Bylaws
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Noise exemption notice: Wyndham House granted noise exemption on July 29, 2026
The City has granted Hope House an exemption from the City’s Noise Control Bylaw on July 29, 2026, from 3:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. The exemption will allow noise related to noise from live music and crowds. If you are impacted by this exemption, you can request that Council review the approval of the noise…
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Noise exemption notice: Hope in the Street granted noise exemption on September 18, 2026
The City has granted Hope House an exemption from the City’s Noise Control Bylaw on September 18, 2026, from 4:00 p.m. until 11:00 p.m. The exemption will allow noise related to Hope in the Street, an annual street festival at 43 Arthur Street South, Guelph ON, N1E0P9. If you are impacted by this exemption, you…
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Notice of passing of designation bylaw: Ontario Reformatory Heritage Conservation District
In the matter of the Ontario Heritage Act, R.S.O. 1990, Chapter 0.18 in the City of Guelph, in the Province of Ontario. Take notice that the Council of the Corporation of the City of Guelph has passed By-law Number (2026) – 21192 dated May 12, 2026, which designates the Ontario Reformatory Heritage Conservation District under…
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Notice of passing of municipal-wide development charges bylaws
TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the City of Guelph passed municipal-wide development charges Bylaw No. (2026)-21203 on March 31, 2026 under section 2 (1) of the Development Charges Act, 1997, S.O., 1997 c. 27, as amended; AND TAKE NOTICE that any person or organization may appeal to the Ontario Land Tribunal under section 14…
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Notice of passing of designation bylaw
In the matter of the Ontario Heritage Act, R.S.O. 1990, Chapter 0.18 in the City of Guelph, in the Province of Ontario. Take notice that the Council of the Corporation of the City of Guelph has passed By-law Number (2026)-21222 dated March 10, 2026 to designate portions of the property known as 12 Clarke Street…
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Notice of the passing of a zoning bylaw by the City of Guelph
The General Manager of Planning and Building Services of The Corporation of the City of Guelph, through delegated authority, approved the passing of By-law (2026)-21214, for property at 91-93 Westmount Road on February 12, 2026, under section 34 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P.13, as amended. An explanation of the purpose and effect…
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Noise exemption notice: EverLine Coatings granted noise exemption between April 17 and 24, 2026
The City has granted Everline Coatings an exemption from the City’s Noise Control Bylaw from April 14-21, 2026 at 435 Stone Rd W, Guelph, ON N1G 2X6. The exemption allows for yearly spring parking lot maintenance including the use of a street sweeper, a water truck for dust control, a dump truck to haul away…
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Notice of passing of designation bylaw
In the matter of the Ontario Heritage Act, R.S.O. 1990, Chapter 0.18 in the City of Guelph, in the Province of Ontario. Take notice that the Council of the Corporation of the City of Guelph has passed By-law Number (2026)-21211 dated February 10, 2026 to designate portions of the property known as 88 Ontario Street…
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Notice of passing of designation bylaw
In the matter of the Ontario Heritage Act, R.S.O. 1990, Chapter 0.18 in the City of Guelph, in the Province of Ontario. Take notice that the Council of the Corporation of the City of Guelph has passed By-law Number (2026) – 21187 dated January 20, 2026, which designates the Downtown Guelph Heritage Conservation District under…
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City takes big steps to protect and expand affordable housing in Guelph
Vacant home tax, rental renovation bylaw and expanded use of City-owned land for affordable housing coming soon Guelph, Ont., November 26, 2025 – The City is taking proactive steps to protect and expand affordable housing in Guelph. Last night, Council approved work on three major initiatives that will help more people keep or find housing:…
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City of Guelph modernizes parking for improved ease and accessibility
Gates to be removed by November 2 Guelph, Ont., October 27, 2025 – The City of Guelph will modernize parking infrastructure to improve accessibility and make the parking experience more convenient and efficient for residents and visitors. By November 2, 2025, all gates will be removed from municipal parking lots and parkades as the City…
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Public notice to repeal and replace Sign By-law (2021) – 20621
On November 12, 2025, amendments to the Sign Bylaw, prepared for City Council decision, will outline minor amendments to the Sign Bylaw which includes aligning the Sign Bylaw with the Comprehensive Zoning By-law (2023)-20790 zone categories and Community Planning Permit By-law (2025)–21065 precinct categories. Sign By-law (2021)–20621 is proposed to be repealed and replaced by…
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Sign Variances for 705 Southgate Drive
The City received applications for variances from the City of Guelph Sign By-law Number (2021)-20621, as amended. Address: 705 Southgate Drive, Guelph,ON Request Request for variance from Table 1, Row 1 of Sign By-law Number (2021)-20621, as amended, to permit: How to participate Reports relating to these applications will be available online on Thursday, October…
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Notice of passing of designation bylaw: 14 Mitchell Street
In the matter of the Ontario Heritage Act, R.S.O. 1990, Chapter 0.18 in the City of Guelph, in the Province of Ontario. Take notice that the Council of the Corporation of the City of Guelph has passed By-law Number (2025)-21139 dated September 9, 2025 to designate portions of the property known as 14 Mitchell Street…
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City of Guelph moves to an Administrative Penalty System to dispute parking violations
On May 1, 2025, the City of Guelph moved to an Administrative Penalty System (APS) for parking infractions. Under this system, you will no longer have to dispute a parking ticket through the Provincial Offences Court. Instead, you will be able to request a review of a parking penalty with a Screening Officer. By moving…
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Amendments to Sign By-law (2021) – 20621
On May 13, 2025, City Council will discuss minor amendments to the Sign By-law, including aligning the Sign By-law with the Comprehensive Zoning By-law (2023)-20790 zone categories. Council and the public have the opportunity to review and provide feedback on the draft amendments to Sign By-law (2021)-20621. How to participate The report relating to the…
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Notice of passing of designation bylaw: 19 Fountain Street West
In the matter of the Ontario Heritage Act, R.S.O. 1990, Chapter 0.18 in the City of Guelph, in the Province of Ontario. Take notice that the Council of the Corporation of the City of Guelph has passed By-law Number (2025)-21036 dated February 11, 2025 to designate portions of the property known as 19 Fountain Street…
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Notice of passing of designation bylaw: 22 James Street East
In the matter of the Ontario Heritage Act, R.S.O. 1990, Chapter 0.18 in the City of Guelph, in the Province of Ontario. Take notice that the Council of the Corporation of the City of Guelph has passed By-law Number (2025)-21035 dated February 11, 2025 to designate portions of the property known as 22 James Street…
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Notice of passing of designation bylaw: 37 Christie Lane
In the matter of the Ontario Heritage Act, R.S.O. 1990, Chapter 0.18 in the City of Guelph, in the Province of Ontario. Take notice that the Council of the Corporation of the City of Guelph has passed By-law Number (2025)-21026 dated February 11, 2025 to designate portions of the property known as 37 Christie Lane…
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Notice of intention to pass an amending bylaw to remove holding “H” symbol
In accordance with Section 36 of the Planning Act R.S.O 1990 c.P.13., Guelph City Council intends to pass a Zoning Bylaw Amendment to remove a Holding ‘H’ symbol from the City of Guelph Zoning By-law (2023)-20790, as amended. The lands affected by the proposed amendment are municipally known as 165, 165A, and 167 Alice Street.…
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Notice of Minor Zoning Bylaw Amendment
In accordance with section 34 of the Planning Act, notice of a minor Zoning Bylaw Amendment is being provided. Purpose and Effect of the Minor Zoning Bylaw Amendment The proposed Zoning Bylaw Amendment is being introduced to correct a zoning error for 178, 180, 182 and 184 Alice Street in the Comprehensive Zoning By-law (2023)-20790.…
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Notice of Minor Zoning Bylaw Amendment
In accordance with section 34 of the Planning Act, notice of a minor Zoning Bylaw Amendment is being provided. Purpose and Effect of the Minor Zoning Bylaw Amendment The proposed Zoning Bylaw Amendment is being introduced to correct a zoning error for 750 Gordon Street in the Comprehensive Zoning By-law (2023)-20790. 750 Gordon Street was…
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Some City rates and fees changing January 1
Guelph, Ont., December 23, 2024 – On January 1, 2025, rates and fees for some City services and programs will increase. Check the 2025 rates, fees and charges guide for a full list of the rates and the changes with the effective date of change. The changes are part of the Council-adopted 2025 Budget Confirmation. …
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Notice of passing of designation bylaw
In the matter of the Ontario Heritage Act, R.S.O. 1990, Chapter 0.18 in the City of Guelph, in the Province of Ontario. Take notice that the Council of the Corporation of the City of Guelph has passed By-law Number (2024)-21016 dated December 10, 2024 to designate portions of the property known as 106 Carden Street…
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City Council approves Public Space Use bylaw
A motion to fund $450,000 in basic needs provisions for the unsheltered also passed Guelph, Ont., August 29, 2024 – On August 28 at a Special Council meeting, City Council considered and approved the Public Space Use bylaw. Following a staff presentation on the bylaw, Council heard from 43 delegates in addition to 62 pieces…
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Your road map to a safe and ticket-free parking experience
Guelph, Ont., August 28, 2024 – Back-to-school is upon us again with challenges that include higher traffic in school neighbourhoods. We can all do our part to ensure a happy and safe school year by walking and biking to school safely, parking in designated areas only and slowing down near schools. Where to park If…
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Guelph City Council hears delegations and determines next steps for proposed Public Space Use bylaw
Guelph, Ont., February 15, 2024 – At a special meeting of Council held on February 14, City Council heard delegations from members of the community related to the proposed Public Space Use bylaw. As directed by Council in January, City staff prepared the draft bylaw to address safety concerns regarding encampments and related activities on…
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City clarifies recent outreach efforts to individuals living in encampments
Guelph, Ont., February 9, 2024 – Late yesterday, the City of Guelph was made aware of flyers that had been distributed to individuals living in tents in a downtown encampment containing misleading information. The flyers, which were distributed in error, incorrectly suggested that City Bylaw staff would return in 12 hours to deliver eviction notices.…
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Guelph City Council approves new Development Charge bylaws
Guelph’s new bylaws come into effect on March 2, 2024 Guelph, Ont., January 17, 2024 – Last night, at the Council Planning meeting, City Council approved the 2023 Development Charge Background Study with its addendum. Council also approved the new Development Charge bylaws. The new rates will come into effect on March 2, 2024. New…