Frequently requested bylaws
Bylaws contained in this section, have been prepared for the purpose of convenience only and are not certified true copies. When available, consolidated versions including the original bylaw and any subsequent amendments are combined. For accurate reference, consult copies of the official bylaws and documents in the Office of the City Clerk.
| Bylaw | Information Contact | Enforcement Contact |
|---|---|---|
| Accessible Parking Bylaw (2014)-19736 | Traffic Investigations (Engineering) 519-822-1260 extension 2275 | Bylaw Compliance 519-837-2529 |
| Animal Control Bylaw (2016)-20122 (and amendments) | Bylaw Compliance 519-837-2529 | Guelph Humane Society 519-824-3091 |
| Backflow Prevention Bylaw (2016)-20028 | Building Services 519-837-5615 | Building Services 519-837-5615 |
| Barbecues on balconies (2019)-20443 | Fire Prevention Office 519-763-8111 | Fire Prevention Office 519-763-8111 |
| Brooklyn and College Hill Heritage Conservation District Bylaw (2014)-19812 | Planning Services [break]519-837-5616 | Planning Services[break]519-837-5616 |
| Budget Bylaw (2023)-20758 | Finance Department 519-837-5610 | Finance Department 519-837-5610 |
| Building Bylaw (2015)-19985, as amended (consolidation) | Building Services 519-837-5615 | Building Services 519-837-5615 |
| Business Licence Bylaw (2009)-18855 (Consolidation) | Bylaw Compliance 519-837-2529 | Bylaw Compliance 519-837-2529 |
| Chief Administrative Officer Appointment Bylaw (2019)-20425 | City Clerk’s Office 519-837-5603 | |
| City Lands Encroachment Bylaw (2009)-18799 | Bylaw Compliance 519-837-2529 | Bylaw Compliance 519-837-2529 |
| Community Benefits Charges By-law (2022) – 20714 | Finance Department 519-837-5610 | Finance Department 519-837-5610 |
| Delegation of Authority Bylaw (2024) – 20994 as amended by (2025) – 21037, (2025) – 21063, and (2025) – 21074 (consolidate) | City Clerk’s Office 519-837-5603 | |
| Demolition Control Bylaw (2024) – 20923 | Building Services 519-837-5615 | Legal Department 519-837-5637 |
| Development Application Fee Bylaw (2017)-20216 | Development Planning 519-837-5616 | Development Planning 519-837-5616 |
| Development Charges Bylaw (2024)-20866, as amended by (2024) – 20997 | Finance Department 519-837-5610 | Finance Department 519-837-5610 |
| Election Sign Bylaw (2022)-20704 | Bylaw Compliance 519-837-2529 | Bylaw Compliance 519-837-2529 |
| E-scooter Bylaw (2023)-20819 | Bylaw Compliance 519-837-2529 | Bylaw Compliance 519-837-2529 |
| Fire Route Bylaw (2003)-17082 | Traffic Investigations (Engineering) 519-822-1260 ext. 2275 | Bylaw Compliance 519-837-2529 |
| Firearms Bylaw (1994)-14738 (Consolidation) | Bylaw Compliance 519-837-2529 | Police Department 519-824-1212 |
| Fireworks Bylaw (1993)-14362 (Consolidation) | Fire Prevention Office 519-763-8111 | Fire Prevention Office 519-763-8111 or Bylaw Enforcement 519-836-7275 |
| Fouling of Highways Bylaw (2006)-18034 | Bylaw Compliance 519-837-2529 | Police Department 519-824-1212 |
| Heavy Trucks Bylaw Excerpt of bylaw (2002)-17017 | Traffic Investigations (Engineering) 519-822-1260 extension 2275 | Police Department 519-824-1212 |
| Idling Bylaw (1998)-15945 | Bylaw Compliance 519-837-2529 | Bylaw Compliance 519-836-7275 |
| Inline Skating, Skateboarding, Non-motorized Scooters Bylaw Excerpt of bylaw (2002)-17017 (Consolidation) | Traffic Investigations (Engineering) 519-822-1260 extension 2275 | Police Department 519-824-1212 |
| Interim Tax Bylaw (2017) –20128 | Finance Department 519-837-5610 | Finance Department 519-837-5610 |
| Meeting Investigation Bylaw (2008)-18492 | ||
| Motorized Snow Vehicles Bylaw (1971)-7622 | Bylaw Compliance 519-837-2529 | Police Department 519-824-1212 |
| Noise Control Bylaw (2000)-16366 (Office Consolidation) | Bylaw Compliance 519-837-2529 | Police Department 519-824-1212 |
| Nuisance Parties Bylaw (2013)-19557 | Bylaw Compliance 519-837-2529 | Police Department 519-824-1212 |
| Outside Water Use Bylaw (2014)-19714 (Consolidation) | Water Services 519-837-5627 | Bylaw Compliance 519-837-2529 |
| Parking Bylaw (2023)-20840 | Parking Services 519-822-1260 extension 2888 | Parking Services 519-822-1260 extension 2888 |
| Parkland Dedication Bylaw (2022)-20717 | Open Space Planning 519-822-1260 extension 2527 | Open Space Planning 519-822-1260 extension 2527 |
| Parking In Parks Bylaw (2003)-17224 | Bylaw Compliance 519-837-2529 | Bylaw Compliance 519-837-2529 |
| Power of Entry Bylaw (2009)-18776 | Bylaw Enforcement 519-837-2529 | Bylaw Compliance 519-837-2529 |
| Private Property Parking Bylaw (1997)-15402 | Bylaw Enforcement 519-837-2529 | Bylaw Compliance 519-837-2529 |
| Procedural Bylaw (2024)-20900 | City Clerk’s Office 519-837-5603 | City Clerk’s Office 519-837-5603 |
| Property Standards Bylaw (2000)-16454 (Consolidation) | Bylaw Compliance 519-837-2529 | Bylaw Compliance 519-837-2529 |
| Procurement Bylaw (2018)-20259 | Finance Department 519-837-5610 | Finance Department 519-837-5610 |
| Public Space Bylaw (2024)-20990 | Corporate and Community Safety Division 519-837-2529 | Corporate and Community Safety Division 519-837-2529 |
| Sewer Use Bylaw (2024)-20911 | Wastewater Services 519-837-5629 | Wastewater Services 519-837-5629 |
| Shopping Carts Bylaw (2005)-17785 | Bylaw Compliance 519-837-2529 | Bylaw Compliance 519-837-2529 |
| Short Term Rental Bylaw (2023)-20825 | Bylaw Compliance 519-837-2529 | Bylaw Compliance 519-837-2529 |
| Sign Bylaw (2021)-20621 (Consolidation) | Building Services 519-837-5615 | Building Services 519-837-5615 |
| Single-Use Items Bylaw (2024)–20938 (Office Consolidation) | Solid Waste Resources 519-767-0598 | Bylaw Compliance 519-837-2529 |
| Site Alteration Bylaw (2016)-20097 | Engineering Services 519-837-5604 | Engineering Services 519-837-5604 |
| Small Multi-Unit Residential Registration By-law (2021)-20609 (consolidation) | Building Services 519-837-5615 | Building Services 519-837-5615 |
| Smoking Bylaw (2019)-20379 | Bylaw Compliance 519-837-2529 | Bylaw Compliance 519-837-2529 |
| Standing Water Bylaw (2003)-17192 | Bylaw Compliance 519-837-2529 | Bylaw Compliance 519-837-2529 |
| Stormwater Fees or Charges Bylaw (2023)-20839 | Engineering Services 519-837-5604 | Engineering Services 519-837-5604 |
| Storm Water Disposal Bylaw (1993)-14515 | Wastewater Services 519-837-5629 | Wastewater Services 519-837-5629 |
| Swimming Pool Bylaw (2019)-20408 | Building Services 519-837-5615 | Building Services 519-837-5615 |
| Traffic Bylaw (2022)-20698 | Traffic Investigations (Engineering) 519-822-1260 extension 2275 | Bylaw Compliance 519-837-2529 |
| Trapping (Harper’s) Bylaw (2009)-18709 | Bylaw Enforcement 519-837-2529 | Bylaw Compliance 519-837-2529 |
| Tree Bylaw (2010)-19058 | Parks 519-837-5626 | Bylaw Compliance 519-837-2529 |
| Unattended Motor Vehicles Bylaw (1977)-9650 | Bylaw Compliance 519-837-2529 | Bylaw Compliance 519-837-2529 |
| User Fees Bylaw (2024)-21002 | Finance Department 519-837-5610 | Finance Department 519-837-5610 |
| Waste Management Bylaw (2019)-20392 (Consolidation) | Solid Waste Resources 519-767-0598 | Bylaw Compliance 519-837-2529 |
| Water and Wastewater Customer Accounts Bylaw (2016)-20074 | Water Services 519-837-5627 | Water Services 519-837-5627 |
| Water Bylaw (2024)-20910 | Water Services 519-837-5627 | Bylaw Enforcement 519-837-2529 |
| Water and Wastewater Rates and Charges (2023)-20838 | Water Services 519-837-5627 Wastewater Services 519-837-5629 | Water Services 519-837-5627 Wastewater Services 519-837-5629 |
| Yard Maintenance Bylaw (2008)-18552 | Bylaw Compliance 519-837-2529 | Bylaw Compliance 519-837-2529 |
| Zoning Bylaw | Building Services 519-837-5615 | Building Services 519-837-5615 |