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# Bylaw directory
These bylaws are digital reproductions of the official legal documents. They are intended for information purposes only.
For any questions about these bylaws contact 519-747-8785 or [email protected]
The Region of Waterloo's bylaws are also in force in the City of Waterloo.
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## A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | L | M | N | O | P | R | S | T | W | Z
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### **A**
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#### Adequate Heat Bylaw
* regulates the suitable indoor temperature in rental units
* provides enforcement and possible charges applied in the event of noncompliance
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#### Animal Control Bylaw
* regulates the keeping of animals on private property and notes the conditions under which each type of animal must be kept
* outlines steps that can be taken to relieve animals in distress
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#### Anti-idling Bylaw
* regulates and provides applicable provisions and exceptions of the idling of vehicles
* states enforcement or non-compliance can result in discontinue of activity and the application of charges or fines
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#### Apportion the Cost of Divisional Fences Bylaw
* regulates the responsibilities and restrictions of modifying divisional fences
* provides information on fence construction, replacement, and repair in the event of adjoining ownership
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### **B**
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#### Backflow Prevention Bylaw
* ensures safety of public water supply by regulating the backflow of water
* outlines backflow permits and installation of backflow prevention devices
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#### Building Bylaw
* provides information regarding different types of building permits, the process for permit application and the notice requirements for inspection
* includes the code of conduct for building officials and enforcement guidelines
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#### Business Licensing Bylaw
* states which businesses operating require a license and how to obtain one
* visit our business licence page to apply for a licence
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### **C**
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City Tree Protection Bylaw
* provides information regarding the protection and maintenance of city trees
* visit our trees page for additional forestry services
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#### Community Benefits Charges Bylaw
* sets rules for when community benefits charges apply to new developments or redevelopments
* explains how charges are calculated, paid, and refunded
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### **D**
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#### Dangerous Dog Bylaw
* defines what dogs breeds are restricted or deemed dangerous and how to get a license for one
* outlines safety procedures for dogs that have been designated as dangerous
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#### Delegate Authority Bylaw
Defines who has the authority to execute official documents for the City of Waterloo.
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#### Demolition Control Bylaw
Controls demolition within the City of Waterloo in specified areas.
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#### Development Charges Bylaw
Provides information regarding different development charges, the calculation of charges and penalties for noncompliance.
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#### Disabled Parking Bylaw
* prohibits the parking of vehicles in designated disabled parking areas
* describes noncompliance penalties such as fees and charges or impounding of the vehicle
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### E
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#### Emergency Management Plan Bylaw
* regulates how the city will prepare for, respond to, and recover from emergencies
* gives the Mayor and other officials the power to declare emergencies and make important decisions
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### **F**
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#### Fees and Charges Bylaw
* 2024-2026 rates (update approved June 16, 2025)
* outlines all common fees and charges for city services
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#### Fence and Enclosure Bylaw
* regulates the building requirements for fences based on property or yard type
* visit our fence and enclosure page for additional fence services
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#### Firearms Bylaw
Prohibits the discharge of firearms within the City of Waterloo.
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#### Fire Safety Box Bylaw
* regulates the use of fire safety boxes within the City of Waterloo
* visit our public education page to learn more about implementing our firebox rules
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#### Fireworks Bylaw
* regulates the sale, authorization and use of low hazard fireworks on specific dates
* the Canadian National Fireworks Association has safety tips for individual fireworks use
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#### Fire Route Bylaw
Grants authority to the city to establish fire route locations and ensure compliance through enforcement.
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### **G**
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#### Graffiti Bylaw
Establishes graffiti as a public nuisance and prohibits unauthorised graffiti on property.
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#### General Administrative Penalty Bylaw
Establishes an administrative penalty system for bylaw violations within the City of Waterloo.
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### **H**
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#### Highways and Boulevards Bylaw
Regulates the construction, maintenance and protection of highways and boulevards within the City of Waterloo.
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### **L**
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#### Lot Maintenance Bylaw
* regulates the basic standards for maintenance and aesthetics of the exterior portion of a property in the city
* sets out grass cutting, garbage, wood storage, weed control and material disposal standards
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#### Lottery Sales Bylaw
* the city works with the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) to regulate lottery licenses
* ensures sales meet Criminal Code of Canada requirements and enforces the Gaming Control Act
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### **M**
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### **N**
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#### Noise Bylaw
* provides the general limitations of sound levels and sets out a minimum standard for noise and vibrations
* visit our noise page to make a noise complaint or apply for a bylaw exemption
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#### Nuisance Bylaw
Regulates public nuisances or public situations that could health hazards such as:
* foul odours in public places
* excessive smoke, dust or airborne particulate matter in public places
* spitting, vomiting, urinating or defecating in public places
* dumping or littering in public places
* blocking the passage of a pedestrian on a highway or on public property
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### **O**
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#### Open Air Fire Bylaw
* regulates the time and setting open air fires are permitted
* non-compliance can result in an officer issuing an order to discontinue the activity or a Provincial Offences Notice where charges are laid and fines imposed
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### **P**
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#### Parking Administrative Monetary Penalty System Bylaw
Enacts a parking administrative monetary penalty system within the City of Waterloo.
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#### Parking Bylaw
* regulates parking and use of municipal parking lots within the city
* provides information about parking fees, permits and enforcement
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#### Parking in Yards Bylaw
* prohibits parking on organic matter (lawns or otherwise) in front and back yards
* non-compliance can result in an order to discontinue the activity or a Provincial Offences Notice where charges are laid and fines imposed
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#### Parking on Private Property Bylaw
* regulates parking in private spaces such as businesses or commercial properties
* non-compliance can result in fines or vehicle impounding
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#### Parkland Dedication Bylaw
Provides information regarding development or redevelopment of land occurring in the city, the conveyance of land for parks or other public recreational purposes.
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#### Parks Regulation Bylaw
* regulates the treatment and use of public municipal parks within the city
* provides information regarding obtaining permits for prohibited uses
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#### Pool Enclosure Bylaw
* regulates minimum building requirements for a safety enclosure around a swimming pool
* visit our pool enclosures page to apply for a permit
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#### Procedure Bylaw
Regulates the calling, place and proceedings of meetings of the council and its committees.
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#### Property Standards Bylaw
* defines standards for maintaining a property in the City of Waterloo
* property owners must maintain the property and dwellings in a state of good repair, including stair railings, plumbing, electrical, fences, foundations, walls, windows and roofs
* if the owner does not comply we may conduct work to gain compliance at the owner's expense
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#### Purchasing Bylaw
* regulates how the city procures goods and service
* ensures consistency and fairness amongst bidders during the procurement process
* visit our bids and tenders page for additional purchasing services
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### **R**
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#### Regulate Parking Bylaw
Establishes certain municipal parking lots in the City and provides information regarding the use of them.
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#### Rental Housing Renovation Licence Bylaw
* sets rules for landlords who need tenants to move out so they can do major repairs or renovations
* requires landlords to apply for a city licence after they give a tenant an N13 notice
* explains the different kinds of support landlords must offer their tenants
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#### Residential Rental Licensing Bylaw
* provides rental housing requirements and guarantees property owners have insurance, functioning HVAC, electrical safety check, fire inspections and zoning compliance
* visit our residential rental licence page to apply for a licence
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### **S**
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#### Stormwater Utility and Credit Program Bylaw
* protects the city's water supply by outlining when city staff can enter a land where it supplies a sanitary or stormwater to perform work
* outlines when city staff can shut off the supply of public water if fees and charges are overdue
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#### Securing Vacant Buildings Bylaw
Regulates securing vacant buildings in the City of Waterloo.
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#### Screening and Hearing Officer Bylaw
Enacts the appointment and jurisdiction of screening and hearing officers within the City of Waterloo.
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#### Signs Bylaw
* regulates where and what type of signs can be placed in public areas
* visit our signage page to apply for a sign permit or variance
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#### Site Alteration Bylaw
Regulates the alteration of sites including the placing of fill, removal of topsoil and overall alteration of the grade of lands.
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#### Site Plan Control Bylaw
Delegates councils site plan control power to the director of planning approvals.
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#### Snow Removal Bylaw
* delegates snow removal responsibility on private property and outlines the process for compliance and enforcement
* visit our snow removal page to report an unsafe private sidewalk
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#### Traffic and Parking Bylaw
* regulates where you can park, stop and drive on roads in Waterloo
* overnight parking on city streets and lots in prohibited from 2:30 to 6:00 a.m.
* visit our parking page to apply for an overnight parking permit
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### **W**
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#### Water Feature Bylaw
* prevents the injury, fouling, filling up, or impairment of water features within the city
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#### Water Use Bylaw
Outlines city responsibility for water use, access and maintenance in relation to the Municipal Act.
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### **Z**
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#### Zoning Bylaw
The zoning bylaw controls land development and how it's used.
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