By-laws A - Z

Not all by-laws are available in both official languages. At this time, only the most frequently requested by-laws have been translated. According to the City of Ottawa's Bilingualism Policy, municipal by-laws of significant interest and high demand will be made available to the public in both French and English, in whole or in part, depending on the length and nature of the by-law.

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By-laws contained in this section have been prepared 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.

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Animal Care and Control	By-law No. 2003-77 [ PDF416KB] Respecting animal care and control including: dog leashing, keeping of, dogs in parks, number of pets per household, registration and fees, etc. Report an issue about animals to serviceottawa.ca

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Animal Care and Control

By-law No. 2003-77 [ PDF416KB]
Respecting animal care and control including: dog leashing, keeping of, dogs in parks, number of pets per household, registration and fees, etc.

Report an issue about animals to serviceottawa.ca

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Backing and Excavations	By-law 66-78 A by-law of the former City of Ottawa providing the City with the authority to order a property owner to fill in an excavation where the construction project has been abandoned and the excavation poses a safety hazard to the public.
Bilingualism	By-law No. 2001-170 A by-law of the City of Ottawa relating to bilingualism.
Board of Health	By-law 2011-1 [ PDF80KB ] A by-law to govern the proceedings of the Board of Health for the City of Ottawa Health Unit, also known as the Ottawa Board of Health. By-law 2011-2 [ PDF38KB ] A by-law of the Board of Health for the City of Ottawa Health Unit respecting delegation of authority to various officers. By-law 2011-3 [ PDF18KB ] A by-law of the Board of Health for the City of Ottawa Health Unit to designate a head of the Ottawa Board of Health for the purposes of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. By-law 2011-4 [ PDF9KB ] A by-law of the Board of Health for the City of Ottawa Health Unit to appoint a person for the purposes of administering requests pursuant to the Personal Health Information Protection Act, 2004. By-law 2011-5 [ PDF10KB ] A by-law of the Board of Health for the City of Ottawa Health Unit to establish fees for the purposes of administering requests for disclosure of personal health information pursuant to the Personal Health Information Protection Act, 2004.
Boarding Up	By-law No. 2010 - 211 Various by-laws providing the City with the authority to order the boarding up/securing of buildings, to undertake the work and to recover the cost of the work should the property owner fail to undertake the work, are in effect.
Bridge Posting	By-law No. 350-2001 Respecting load restrictions and height restrictions on or under certain bridges
Building	By-law No. 2005-303 [ PDF287KB ] Respecting the administration and enforcement of the Ontario Building Code Act respecting the construction, renovation or any change of use of buildings and designated structures. See Building Code for more information. View a detailed list of permits issued or a summary of permits issued by building type.
Business Licensing	Several business categories require a municipal business licence — if Council deems that there are concerns with respect to nuisance, consumer protection and/or health and safety. If you require such a licence, or are interested in the business licensing process, please read the general provisions, in addition to the applicable Schedule, which is part of the by-law and provides specific regulations. The fees have been listed separately; please see the sidebar.

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Cash in lieu of Parking	By-law No. 251-95 A by-law of the former City of Ottawa, respecting the payment of cash in lieu of providing parking spaces, the need for which was created by the new development/use.
Cash in lieu of Parkland	Various by-laws respecting the payment of cash in lieu of providing lands for recreational use are in effect.
Compliance Report	By-law No. 2003-69 Respecting applications for compliance reports and associated fees. [ PDF 86 KB ]

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Demolition Control	Various by-laws respecting preservation of dwelling units by requiring the applicant of a demolition permit to first obtain a building permit for the replacement-building permit are in effect. View a detailed list of permits issued or a summary of permits issued by building type.
Development Charges	By-law No. 2009-216 Various by-laws respecting the collection of funds on new development to support growth-related infrastructure costs are in effect.
Discharge of Firearms	By-law No. 2002-344 Although the City of Ottawa does not regulate hunting, the Discharge of Firearms By-law No. 2002-344 regulates the discharge of firearms within the boundaries of the City of Ottawa for public safety. For information about hunting specifically (e.g., open seasons), contact the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources at www.mnr.gov.on.ca or call 1-800-667-1940.
Drainage	By-law No. 2007-398 A by-law of the City of Ottawa to prohibit the obstruction or alteration of drains, private drains and the grade of land, and regulating the maintenance and repair of drains, private drains, and the grade of land.

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Emergency Planning and Responses	By-law No. 2002-264 [ PDF323KB ]
Encroachment	By-law No. 2007-109 A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2003-446 respecting fees for encroachments. By-law No. 2003-446 Respecting encroachments on City highways.
Exotic Animal Entertainment Event	Schedule No. 8 of Licensing By-law No. 2002-189 Governs the conditions for being granted a permit for an exotic animal event.
Exotic Animal Rescue and Education Establishments	Schedule No. 9 of Licensing By-law No. 2002-189 Governs the conditions for being granted a permit for an animal rescue and education establishment.

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Guns (Discharge of Firearms)	By-law No. 2002-344 Although the City of Ottawa does not regulate hunting, the Discharge of Firearms By-law No. 2002-344 regulates the discharge of firearms within the boundaries of the City of Ottawa for public safety. For information about hunting specifically (e.g. open seasons), contact the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources at www.mnr.gov.on.ca or call 1-800-667-1940.
Graffiti Management	By-law No. 2008-01 A by-law of the City of Ottawa to prohibit the placement of graffiti on property and to require property be kept free of graffiti.

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Parkland Dedication	By-law No. 2009- 385 A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2009-95 [ PDF426KB ] regarding parkland dedication.
Parks and Facilities	By-law No. 2004-276
Permanent Signs on Private Property	Permanent Signs of Private Property By-law 2005-439 A by-law of the City of Ottawa regulating permanent signs on private property. See Permanent Signs on Private Property for more information.
Pet Shops	Various by-laws respecting the licensing, regulating and governing of pet shops are in effect.
Pool Enclosure	By-law No. 2013-39 [ PDF117KB ] A by-law of the City of Ottawa to regulate enclosures for privately-owned outdoor pools, and to repeal By-law No. 2001-259. See Pool Enclosure for more information. View a detailed list of permits issued or a summary of permits issued by building type.
Private Approach	By-law No. 2003-447 Regulating private approaches including sightline issues, entrances, permit and installation fee, culvert installation, etc. By-law No. 2007-111 A by-law of the City of Ottawa to amend By-law No. 2003-447 respecting fees for private approaches.
Private Roadways	By-law No. 2002-521 A by-law of the City of Ottawa respecting the naming of private roadways.
Property Maintenance	By-law No. 2005-208 A by-law respecting refuse or debris cleaning and cleaning of land and snow and ice removal. Report a private property maintenance issue to serviceottawa.ca
Property Standards	By-law No. 2005-207 A by-law of the City of Ottawa to provide for standards under which properties are maintained. Report a private property maintenance issue to serviceottawa.ca
Purchasing	By-law No. 50 of 2000 Being a by-law respecting the purchasing of goods, services and construction for the City of Ottawa.

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Secondary Dwelling Units	By-law No. 2005-367 Effective September 2005, secondary dwelling units, also known as accessory apartments or "in-law suites" are now permitted in all areas of the City with the exception of the former Village of Rockliffe Park.
Sewer Connection	By-law No. 2003-513 Regulating sewer connection and sewage works.
Sewer Use	By-law No. 2003-514 A by-law of the City of Ottawa to regulate the control of discharges to sewers and sewage works
Signs on City Roads	By-law No. 2003-520
Signs (Permanent Signs on Private Property)	Permanent Signs on Private Property By-law 2005-439 A by-law of the City of Ottawa regulating permanent signs on private property. See Permanent Signs on Private Property for more information.
Signs (Temporary Signs on Private Property)	By-law No. 2004-239 Regulating the placement of temporary signs on private property.
Signs (Postering on Poster Collars)	By-law No. 2004-239 Poster collars are aluminium cylinders on lamp posts and utility poles in the downtown area that make it easy for you to display your posters.
Site Plan Control	By-law No. 2002-04 Designating the area within the limits of the City of Ottawa as an area of site plan control.
Smoke-free - Public Place	By-law No. 2001-148 Respecting smoking in public places.
Smoke-free - Workplace	By-law No. 2001-149 Respecting smoking in the workplace. The City of Ottawa has enacted two smoke-free by-laws one regulating smoking in public places and the other smoking in workplaces pursuant to the provisions of the Smoke-Free Ontario Act. The by-laws prohibit smoking in indoor places and enclosed workplaces. The by-laws do not apply to highways but do apply to public transportation vehicles and taxicabs on the highway. Federal and provincial government offices are regulated under the federal Non-Smokers' Health Act or the provincial Smoke Free Ontario Act, respectively, not by the municipal by-laws. The provincial Tobacco Control Act also prohibits smoking within 9 m of certain public institutions such as hospitals. Any issues with respect to smoking outside of any building should be directed to building managers, not municipal by-law enforcement officers. Where possible, individuals who manage public buildings are encouraged to post signs near entryways requesting occupants and visitors to keep any smoking away from doorways and air intake.
Solid Waste	By-law No. 2009-396 (and amending by-law 2010-24) Respecting the rules and regulations about the materials and setout of all waste categories.
Special Events	By-law No. 2001-260 Regulating special events on City highways.
Store Hours	Remembrance Day - By-law No. 2008-35 Respecting retail closure hours on November 11.

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Temporary Signs on Private Property	By-law No. 2004-239 Regulating the placement of temporary signs on private property.
Top Soil Preservation	Various by-laws of former municipalities regulating/prohibiting the removal of topsoil from lands in the municipality are in effect.
Traffic and Parking	By-law No. 2003-530 Regulating traffic and parking on City highways. Report a parking-related issue to serviceottawa.ca
Transit	By-Law No. 2007-268 A City by-law regulating public transit, including fares and transfers, proof of payment, transit passes, general prohibitions, Transitway guidelines, Park & Ride lots, permits, fees and enforcement
Tree Conservation – Urban	By-Law No. 2009-200 A by-law of the City of Ottawa to protect trees on private property in the urban area
Tree Protection	By-law No. 2006-279 Respecting the protection and maintenance of trees and natural areas on municipal property.

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