The City of Burlington's bylaws help to create a safe community. Our most frequently requested bylaws are listed below. You can also browse all of our bylaws or search for a bylaw.
Animal control
Our Animal Control Bylaw (By-law 083-2015) regulates the licensing and owning of dogs and other animals.
The Rates and Fees Bylaw (By-law 083-2022) lists the various fees for the adoption and surrender of different types of pets.
Business Licensing
Our Business Licensing Bylaw (By-law 042-2008) regulates the licensing and operation of various businesses.
Cemeteries
Our Cemeteries Bylaw (By-law 102-2012) establishes rules and regulations for cemeteries.
Delegated authority
Our Delegated Authority Bylaw (By-law 007-2022) delegates various approval authority to different staff members.
Development charges
Our Development Charges Bylaw (By-law 041-2024) lists the required fees for various types of development projects.
Division fence
Our Division Fence Bylaw (By-law 024-2003) determines the cost of division fences.
Illegal Dumping
Our Exterior Property Maintenance (By-Law 049-2022) does not permit littering or dumping of any waste on any property. Illegal dumping, including littering is strictly prohibited and enforced. To learn more about the City's response to litter and illegal dumping, visit burlington.ca/litter
Naturalized Gardens
Our Lot Maintenance Bylaw (By-Law 049-2022) provides any overview of property maintenance, including pest prevention, storage of waste for disposal and compost, standing water, graffiti and general maintenance. Learn more burlington.ca/naturalizedgarden
Nuisance and noise
Our Nuisance and Noise Control Bylaw (By-law 019-2003) regulates and prohibits certain noises and nuisances.
Parking administrative monetary penalties
Our Parking Administrative Monetary Penalties Bylaw (By-law 040-2016) lists the penalties and fees for parking violations.
Private trees
Our Private Tree Bylaw (By-law 040-2022) regulates tree removal on private property to preserve and protect trees in our city.
Procurement
Our Procurement Bylaw (By-law 004-2022) defines procurement policies and procedures for the City.
Public trees
Our Public Tree Bylaw (By-law 068-2013) regulates the planting, maintenance and preservation of trees on public property.
Public vehicles
Our Public Vehicles Bylaw (By-law 020-2009) regulates the licensing and operation of public vehicles.
Rates and Fees
The Rates and Fees Bylaw (By-law 083-2022) lists the various rates and fees for services, activities or the
use of property.
Signs and advertising
Our Signs and Advertising By-law (By-law 034-2007) regulates the size, use, location and maintenance of signs and advertising devices.
Site alteration
Our Site Alteration Bylaw (By-law 064-2014) regulates and prohibits the placing, dumping, cutting or removal of fill or altering the grade and drainage of land any other way.
Storm sewer discharge
Our Storm Sewer Discharge Bylaw (By-law 059-2022) regulates, prohibits and inspects any discharge into land drainage works or sewer systems.
Traffic
Our Traffic Bylaw (By-law 086-2007) regulates traffic on our roads.
Zoning
Our Zoning Bylaw (By-law 2020) regulates the use of land in Burlington.