100 John West Way, Aurora, Ontario, Canada, L4G 6J1

By-law Services

The Town of Aurora's By-law Services division promotes health, safety and a harmonious community through the investigation and resolution of by-law complaints. Some of the core operational functions of this division includes animal licensing and control, parking control, property standards, business licensing and mobile vendor licensing.

Regulatory By-laws

The most frequently viewed regulatory by-laws are summarized below. If you require more information, please contact the By-law Services division by phone at 905-727-3123 ext. 4240 or by email to bylawdept@aurora.ca.

Type	Description
Animal control (cats)	To prohibit and regulate the keeping of and being at large or trespassing of cats and for requiring the identification of such animals. By-law 4749-05.P More on animal control (cats)
Animal control (dogs)	To regulate various matters relating to the licensing and control of dogs. By-law 4747-05.P More on animal control (dogs)
Business licensing	To license the operation of taxi cabs, driving instructors, refreshment vendors and others. By-law 4258-01.P More on business licensing
Clean yards	To ensure that properties are maintained in a safe condition and kept clear of waste. By-law 4754-05.P More on clean yards
Debris	To require the cleaning of any ground or yards and to prohibit the dumping of refuse. By-law 4738-05.P More on debris
Division fences	To apportion the cost of division fences. By-law 4742-05.P More on division fences
Firearms	To regulate and/or prohibit the use of certain weapons. By-law 4740-05.P More on firearms
Fires and open air burning	To regulate outdoor burning*. By-law 5111-09.P More on fires and open air burning
Fireworks	To prohibit and regulate the sale and setting off of fireworks**. By-law 5373-11 More on fireworks
Garbage disposal	To establish and maintain a system for the collection, removal and disposal of garbage, other refuse, yard waste materials, recyclable materials including blue box materials and source separated organics. By-law 4931-07.E More on garbage disposal
Noise	To regulate and prohibit the causing of noise. By-law 4787-06.P More on noise
Obstruction of roadways and highways	To regulate the obstruction of highways and the crossing of boulevards by delivery vehicles. By-law 4744-05.P More on obstruction of highways
Outdoor water use (harmonized watering)	To regulate the supply and use of water within the serviced area of the Town. By-law 4420-03.E More on outdoor water use (harmonized watering)
Parking	To regulate parking and traffic. By-law 4574-04.T More on parking
Parks and public places	To regulate the use and government of parks and public places. By-law 4752-05.P More on parks and public places
Property standards	To require property owners to repair and maintain their property. By-law 4044-99.P More on property standards
Purchasing	To define the procurement policies and procedures for the Corporation of The Town of Aurora. By-law 4621-04.F
Signs (permanent)	To respect permanent signs. By-law 4898-07.P More on permanent signs
Signs (temporary)	To regulate temporary signs. By-law 4897-07.P More on temporary signs
Tree removal permits	To authorize the injury or destruction of trees. By-law 4474-03.D THIS BY-LAW IS CURRENTLY UNDER REVIEW More on tree removal permits
Tree planting (boulevard)	To regulate the planting of shade or ornamental trees upon the highways. By-law 4734-05.P More on boulevard tree planting
* Regulated by Central York Fire Services ** Enforcement by the Town of Aurora's By-law Services division. Licensing by Central York Fire Services