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.
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.
Our Business Licensing Bylaw (By-law 042-2008) regulates the licensing and operation of various businesses.
Our Cemeteries Bylaw (By-law 102-2012) establishes rules and regulations for cemeteries.
Our Delegated Authority Bylaw (By-law 007-2022) delegates various approval authority to different staff members.
Our Development Charges Bylaw (By-law 026-2022) lists the required fees for various types of development projects.
Our Division Fence Bylaw (By-law 024-2003) determines the cost of division fences.
Our Nuisance and Noise Control Bylaw (By-law 019-2003) regulates and prohibits certain noises and nuisances.
Our Parking Administrative Monetary Penalties Bylaw (By-law 040-2016) lists the penalties and fees for parking violations.
Our Private Tree Bylaw (By-law 040-2022) regulates tree removal on private property to preserve and protect trees in our city.
Our Procurement Bylaw (By-law 004-2022) defines procurement policies and procedures for the City.
Our Public Tree Bylaw (By-law 068-2013) regulates the planting, maintenance and preservation of trees on public property.
Our Public Vehicles Bylaw (By-law 020-2009) regulates the licensing and operation of public vehicles.
The Rates and Fees Bylaw (By-law 083-2022) lists the various rates and fees for services, activities or the
use of property.
Our Signs and Advertising By-law (By-law 034-2007) regulates the size, use, location and maintenance of signs and advertising devices.
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.
Our Storm Sewer Discharge Bylaw (By-law 059-2022) regulates, prohibits and inspects any discharge into land drainage works or sewer systems.
Our Traffic Bylaw (By-law 086-2007) regulates traffic on our roads.
Our Zoning Bylaw (By-law 2020) regulates the use of land in Burlington.