Municipal by-laws help to make our community a safe and pleasing place in which to live and work. The city provides online access to reference copies of current by-laws dating from 1996 to the present; certified true copies of by-laws may be obtained upon request.
Quick Facts
By-laws are:
- The primary legislative instrument for exercising powers under the Municipal Act, 2001.
- Enacted, amended and repealed by City Council. By-laws may also be enacted by the Ontario Municipal Board, city agencies and other local boards.
- Enforceable as municipal legislation.
- Made publically available by the Clerks department.
Access
The City of Burlington provides online versions of by-laws for information and reference purposes only, and. users refer to these online documents at their own risk. If you require a certified true copy of a by-law and its applicable amending by-laws, please contact Service Burlington at 905-335-7600, or email records@burlington.ca. Please include the relevant by-law number in your email. Fees do apply to this service.
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Complaints
To complain about a possible by-law infraction in your community, contact By-law Enforcement.
During by-law enforcement processes, the identity of complainants is kept strictly confidential.