Property Standards By-law

Uxbridge, Ontario

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For information at a glance view our Animal Control Brochure. ## Boulevards By-Law The Boulevard By-Law regulates the maintenance, occupancy, use and other matters pertaining to those portions of public highways under the jurisdiction of the Township of Uxbridge known as boulevards. For information at a glance view our Boulevard Maintenance Brochure. ## Buildings - Administration and Enforcement of the Building Code Act By-law The Buildings Administrative And Enforcement Of The Building Code Act By-Law outlines how the Township of Uxbridge will enforce the building regulations outlined in the Ontario Building Code. ## Business Licensing By-law The Business Licensing By-law provides the licensing and regulation of various businesses in the Township of Uxbridge. Learn how to apply for a business licence. ## Cash-in-lieu of Parkland By-law The Cash-in-lieu of Parkland By-law requires new developments and redevelopments to include a section of land as parkland. ## Clean and Clear By-law The Clean and Clear By-law regulates the draining, cleaning and clearing of lands within the Township of Uxbridge. ## Construction Fire Safety By-law The Construction Fire Safety By-law outlines the construction fire safety guidelines for the Township of Uxbridge. ## Council Code of Conduct and Complaint Procedure By-law The Council Code of Conduct and Complaint Procedure By-law regulates the behaviour and actions of Council members in the Township of Uxbridge. ## Discharge of Firearms By-law The Discharge of Firearms By-law prohibits and regulates the discharge of guns, or other fire-arms, air-guns, cross-bows, long-bows or any other class or type therefore in the Township of Uxbridge. For information at a glance view our Discharge of Firearms Brochure. ## Election Sign and Third Party Sign By-law The Election Sign and Third Party Sign By-law regulates election and third party signs in the Township of Uxbridge. This includes the location and size of election signs. For information at a glance view our Election Signs Brochure. ## Encroachment on Public Lands By-law The Encroachment on Public Lands By-law regulates all encroachments onto public lands in the Township of Uxbridge. For information at a glance view our Encroachment Brochure. ## Fees By-law The Fees By-law 2024-105 establishes and requires the payment of fees and charges for information, services, activities and the use of Township property. The Fees By-Law 2025-051 establishes the requires the payment of fees and charges pertaining to recreation, culture and tourism, the parks and arena and public works departments. ## Fence By-law The Fence By-law prescribes the height and description of fences in the Township of Uxbridge. It also requires property owners to put up a fence around an outdoor swimming pool. ## Fence Cost Sharing By-law The Fence Cost Sharing By-law regulates how the cost of property line fences should be shared between neighbouring property owners. ## Fill (Site Alteration) By-law The Fill (Site Alteration) By-law prohibits and regulates the removal of topsoil, the placing or dumping of fill and the alteration of the grade of land in the Township of Uxbridge. ## Fire By-law The Fire By-law regulates setting and maintaining open air fires in the Township of Uxbridge. ## Fireworks By-law The Fireworks By-law prohibits and regulates the sale and discharge of fireworks in the Township of Uxbridge. For information at a glance view our Fireworks Brochure. ## Fortification of Land By-law The Fortification of Land By-law regulates the fortification of land and prohibits excessive fortification of land and the application of excessive protective elements to land within the Township of Uxbridge. ## Fuel Tank Removal By-law The Fuel Tank Removal By-law requires fuel tanks be removed from abandoned properties or properties that are no longer in use. ## Graffiti By-law The Graffiti By-law prohibits graffiti on property and requires properties to be graffiti-free in the Township of Uxbridge. ## Kennel By-law The Kennel By-law outlines the licensing, regulations and governing of kennels in the Township of Uxbridge. ## Line Fences By-law The Line Fences By-law includes the appointment of fence viewers, appointed by the municipality to resolve boundary disputes, and the fence viewers fee. ## Motorized Snow Vehicles By-law The Motorized Snow Vehicles By-law regulates, prohibits and governs the operation of motorized snow vehicles in the Township of Uxbridge. ## Noise By-law The Noise By-law regulates and controls noise levels across the Township of Uxbridge. If you need to exceed these limits for an event or project, you can submit a Noise Exemption Application. For a quick summary of the rules, check out our Noise Brochure. ## Outdoor Solid Fuel Combustion Appliances By-law The Outdoor Solid Fuel Combustion Appliances By-law regulates the location, installation and operation of outdoor solid fuel combustion appliances in the Township of Uxbridge. ## Parks By-law The Parks By-law regulates and controls the use of parks and park buildings in the Township of Uxbridge. Amendment to Parks By-law - By-law No. 2020-053 ## Peat Extraction By-law The Peat Extraction By-law regulates and prohibits the removal and disturbance of peat in the Township of Uxbridge. ## Personal Conveyance By-law The Personal Conveyance By-Law regulates and controls the use of skateboards, bicycles and similar devices in the Township of Uxbridge. ## Power of Entry By-law The Power of Entry By-law outlines the power of entry onto properties for municipal officials, including by-law officers. ## Procedural By-law The Procedural By-law regulates decorum at Council and Committee meetings. ## Procurement By-law The Procurement By-law outlines the policy for the procurement of goods and services for the Township of Uxbridge. ## Prohibited Animals By-law The Prohibited Animals By-law and the Prohibited Animals List outlines the animals that are not permitted to be kept as pets within the Township of Uxbridge. ## Property Standards By-law The Property Standards By-law regulates residential, non-residential and vacant properties in the Township of Uxbridge. For information at a glance view our Property Standards Brochure. ## Property Standards Development and Redevelopment By-law The Property Standards Development and Redevelopment By-law regulates properties that are being developed and redeveloped in the Township of Uxbridge. ## Public Nuisance By-law The Public Nuisance By-law prohibits or regulates public nuisances in the Township of Uxbridge. ## Racing By-law The Racing By-law licenses, governs and regulates motor vehicle, go-kart and motorcycle racing in the Township of Uxbridge. ## Refuse By-law The Refuse By-law prohibits depositing refuse or debris on lands within the Township without the permission of the property owner. ## Replica and Imitation Firearms By-law The Replica and Imitation Firearms By-law regulates the sale and possession of replica firearms and imitation firearms in the Township of Uxbridge. ## Road Extensions By-law The Road Extensions By-law adopts the standard rural local road section with open ditches for the design criteria for extensions to roads within an unopened right of way. ## Shooting Range By-law The Shooting Range By-law regulates, prohibits and controls noise from shooting ranges in the Township of Uxbridge. ## Sign By-law The Sign By-law regulates all signage in the Township of Uxbridge to maintain community safety and aesthetic standards. If your proposed sign does not meet standard by-law provisions, you must submit a Sign Exemption Application. For a quick summary of the rules, check out our Sign Brochure ## Site Plan Control By-law The Site Plan Control By-law regulates site plan control areas within the Township of Uxbridge. ## Smoking By-law (Regional) The Smoking By-law regulates smoking (tobacco and cannabis) within the Region of Durham. ## Snow Removal By-law The Snow Removal By-law regulates snow removal within the Township of Uxbridge. For information at a glance view our Snow and Ice Removal Brochure. ## Special Events By-law The Special Events By-law regulates and governs all public events within the Township of Uxbridge. If you're planning a festival, parade, or community gathering, you must submit a Special Event Permit Application to ensure compliance with safety and licensing standards. For information at a glance view our Special Event Brochure. ## Street Numbering By-law The Street Numbering By-law outlines the process for numbering buildings and properties in the Township of Uxbridge. ## Taxi By-law The Taxi By-law outlines the licensing process and regulations for taxicab drivers, owners and brokers and limits the number of taxis operating in the municipality. ## Traffic By-law The Consolidated Traffic By-law regulates traffic and parking on highways, private property and municipal property within the Township of Uxbridge. If you violate the parking regulations, you may receive a parking ticket. If you need to exceed these limits, you can submit a Temporary 3-Hour Parking Permit Exemption Application. For a quick summary of the rules, check out out Parking Exemption Brochure. ## Tree By-law (Regional) The Tree By-law regulates the tree canopy, tree preservation and tree removal within the Region of Durham. ## Two Unit Housing Registry By-law The Two Unit Housing Registry By-law provides for the registration of two-unit houses and appointing a registrar to register two-unit houses in the public register.