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# By-laws and Policies
Below, you will find a list of the most frequently requested by-laws. They are listed alphabetically within the departments that manage the by-law. By-laws contained in this section are for reference purposes only. Every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of this information; however, it is not to be used in place of actual by-laws. Actual by-laws can be obtained from the city clerk's office.
POLICY INDEX
Building and planning (regulatory by-laws)
905-735-1700 x2251 or x2257
* Building
* Development Charges
* Home Occupations
* Interim Control
* Parkland Dedication
* Property Standards
* Sign
* Site Plan Control
* Standard Subdivision Agreement (consent/variance)
**Zoning**
* Comprehensive Zoning By-law 2017-117, as amended by By-law 2024-99
+ By-law 2024-99
* Comprehensive Zoning By-law 2017-117
* Schedule A: zone maps
* GIS Zoning Map
* Schedule B: special exceptions
* Zoning By-law 2667 (individual sections)
By-law enforcement
905-735-1700 x2224
* Administrative Penalty Information for Non-parking Related Offences
* Business Licence
* Clean Yards
* Fence
* Firearms
* Noise
* Prohibit the Operation and Use of Vehicles on the Welland Canal Multi-use Trail and Adjacent Lands
+ Addendum to Prohibit the Operation and Use of Vehicles on the Welland Canal Multi-use Trail and Adjacent Lands
* Prohibiting and Regulating the Damaging, Obstructing, and Fouling of Highways
* Public Nuisance
* Short-term Rentals
* Sidewalk Snow Clearing
* Swimming Pool Enclosure
* Vacant Building
City clerk and Council
905-735-1700 x2152
* Canal Lands Safety
* Go Quiet Policy and Urban Fishing Initiative
* Procedural By-law of Council
* Delegation of Authority By-law
Engineering
905-735-1700 x2221
* By-law to Regulate Management of a System of Sewer Works and Drainage Works
* Site Alteration
+ Addendum to Site Alteration
Finance
905-735-1700 x2171
* 2025 Fees and Charges
* 2026 Fees and Charges
* Water Management
Fire and Emergency Services
905-735-1700 x2488
* Fireworks
* Open-Air Fires
Niagara SPCA and Humane Society
905-735-1552
* niagaraspca.com
* Animals at Large
* Cats
* Dog Control and Licensing
* Exotic Animals
* Feeding of Wildlife
Traffic and parking
905-735-1700
* Administrative Monetary Penalties System
* Niagara College of Applied Arts and Technology -- Parking
* Regulating Traffic and Parking -- By-law and Schedules
#### Important
The City maintains complainant confidentiality, except where disclosure is necessary for a court of law or when subject to the provisions of the *Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act*. Should the complaint proceed to court, you may be required to give evidence as a witness.
**By-law Enforcement Division**
Civic Square,
60 East Main St., Welland, ON L3B 3X4
**Phone:**905-735-1700 x2224
**Email:** bylaw\[email protected]
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