Municipal bylaws help to make our community a safe and pleasing place in which to live and work.
Bylaws are:
- The primary legislative instrument for exercising powers under the Municipal Act, 2001.
- Enacted, amended and repealed by City Council. Bylaws may also be enacted by the Ontario Municipal Board, Local Planning Appeal Tribunal, city agencies and other local boards.
- Enforceable as municipal legislation.
- Made publicly available by the Clerks department.
Routine Disclosure
The City of Burlington provides online access to reference copies of current by-laws dating from 1996 to the present.
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Information on bylaws before 1996 can be obtained by emailing city@burlington.ca. Routine disclosure fees may apply.
If you require a certified true copy of a bylaw and its applicable amending bylaws, please contact Service Burlington at 905-335-7600, email city@burlington.ca or use the form below. Please include the relevant bylaw number in your request. Commissioning fees apply for the certification process.
Complaints
To complain about a possible bylaw infraction in your community, contact Bylaw Enforcement.
During the bylaw enforcement processes, the identity of complainants is kept strictly confidential.