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 |
| Brooklyn and College Hill Heritage Conservation District Bylaw (2014)-19812 | Planning Services 519-837-5616 |
Planning Services 519-837-5616 |
| Budget Bylaw (2019)-20383 | Finance Department 519-837-5610 |
Finance Department 519-837-5610 |
| Building Bylaw (2015)-19985 (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 |
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| City Lands Encroachment Bylaw (2009)-18799 | Bylaw Compliance 519-837-2529 |
Bylaw Compliance 519-837-2529 |
| Delegation Of Authority Bylaw (2013)-19529 (Office Consolidation) |
City Clerk’s Office 519-837-5603 |
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| Demolition Control Bylaw (1988)-12922 (Consolidation) | 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 (2019)-20372 | Finance Department 519-837-5610 |
Finance Department 519-837-5610 |
| Election Sign Bylaw (2018)-20273 | Bylaw Compliance 519-837-2529 |
Bylaw Compliance 519-837-2529 |
| Fire Prevention Bylaw (1988)-12716 Consolidation | Fire Prevention Office 519-763-8111 |
Fire Prevention Office 519-763-8111 |
| Fire Route Bylaw (2003)-17082 | Traffic Investigations (Engineering) 519-822-1260 ext. 2275 |
Bylaw Compliance 519-837-2529 |
| Fire Safety Plan Lock Boxes Bylaw (2008)-18673 | Fire Prevention Office 519-763-8111 |
Fire Prevention Office 519-763-8111 |
| 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 |
| Parkland Dedication Bylaw (2019)-20366 | 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 (2018)-20260 | 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 |
| Sewer Use Bylaw (1991)-13791 and (1996)-15202 | 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 |
| Sign Bylaw (1996)-15245 (Consolidation) | Building Services 519-837-5615 |
Building Services 519-837-5615 |
| Site Alteration Bylaw (2016)-20097 | Engineering Services 519-837-5604 |
Engineering Services 519-837-5604 |
| 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 (2019)-20355 | 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 |
| Taxicab/Vehicle for Hire Bylaw (2018)-20272 | Bylaw Compliance 519-837-2529 |
Bylaw Compliance 519-837-2529 |
| Traffic Bylaw (2002)-17017 (Consolidation) | 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 | Planning Division 519-837-5616 |
Bylaw Compliance 519-837-2529 |
| Two Unit Bylaw (2017)-20199 | Building Services 519-837-5615 |
Building Services 519-837-5615 |
| Unattended Motor Vehicles Bylaw (1977)-9650 | Bylaw Compliance 519-837-2529 |
Bylaw Compliance 519-837-2529 |
| User Fees Bylaw (2019)-20382 | Finance Department 519-837-5610 |
Finance Department 519-837-5610 |
| Waste Management Bylaw (2019)-20392 | Bylaw Compliance 519-837-2529 |
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 (1991)-13791 | Water Services 519-837-5627 |
Bylaw Enforcement 519-837-2529 |
| Water and Wastewater Rates and Charges (2019)-20356 | Water Services 519-837-5626 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 (1995)-14864 | Building Services 519-837-5615 |
Building Services 519-837-5615 |
Frequently requested policies, procedures and protocols
| Policy | Contact | Telephone |
|---|---|---|
| Access and Privacy Policy | City Clerk’s Office | 519-837-5603 |
| Accountability and Transparency Policy | City Clerk’s Office | 519-837-5603 |
| Acting Mayor Protocol | Executive Assistant to the Mayor | |
| Advertising Acceptability Policy | City Clerk’s Office | |
| Advisory Committee Meeting Procedures | Corporate Communications and Customer Service | 519-837-5603 |
| Attendance Management Policy | Human Resources | 519-837-5601 |
| Anti-Spam Policy | City Clerk’s Office | 519-837-5603 |
| Alternative Work Arrangement Policy | Human Resources | 519-837-5601 |
| Barrier-free Policy | Accessibility Services | 519-822-1260 x 2670 |
| Budget Monitoring Policy | Finance | 519-822-1260 x 2289 |
| Building Services Code of Conduct | Building Services | 519-837-5615 x 2375 |
| Chief Administrative Officer Employment Agreement Template | Human Resources | 519-837-5601 |
| Chief Administrative Officer Employment Policy | City Council | |
| Chief Administrative Officer Performance Appraisal Committee Terms of Reference | Human Resources Clerk’s Office |
519-837-5601 519-837-5603 |
| Chief Administrative Officer Procedure for Hiring and Position Profile | Human Resources | 519-837-5601 |
| Code of Conduct for Council and Local Boards | City Clerk’s Office | 519-837-5603 |
| Community Engagement Policy | Community Engagement | 519-822-1260 x 2679 |
| Conflict of Interest Guidelines with Respect to the Transfer of Provincial Offences Court Administration & Prosecution |
Court Services | 519-826-0762 |
| Corporate Accessibility Policy | Accessibility Services | 519-822-1260 x 2670 |
| Corporate Asset Management Policy | Engineering and Transportation Services 519-822-1260 extension 2765 |
Engineering and Transportation Services 519-822-1260 extension 2765 |
| Use of Corporate Resources During an Election Policy | City Clerk’s Office | 519-837-5603 |
| Council Vacancy Policy | City Clerk’s Office | 519-837-5603 |
| Council Guide to the Committee of Adjustment | City Clerk’s Office | 519-837-5603 |
| Council/Staff Protocol | City Clerk’s Office | 519-837-5603 |
| Councillor Attendance at Municipal Government Events | City Clerk’s Office | 519-837-5603 |
| Debt Management Policy | Finance | 519-822-1260 x 2289 |
| Delegation of Chief Administrative Officer Duties | City Council | |
| General Operating and Capital Budget Policy | Finance | 519-822-1260 x 2289 |
| GMHI Shareholder Declaration | ||
| Health and Safety Accountability | Human Resources | 519-837-5601 |
| Hiring and Employment of Relatives Policy | Human Resources | 519-837-5601 |
| Information Flow Protocol | City Clerk’s Office | 519-837-5603 |
| Investment Policy | Finance | 519-822-1260 x 2289 |
| Leash Free Program Policy | Parks and Recreation | 519-837-5626 |
| Media Relations Policy | Corporate Communications | 519-822-1260 x 2610 |
| Military Leave Policy | Human Resources | 519-837-5601 |
| New Project/Initiative Protocol | Chief Administrative Officer’s Office | 519-837-5602 |
| Non-Union Termination Policy | Human Resources | 519-837-5601 |
| Occupational Health and Safety Policy | Human Resources | 519-837-5601 |
| Pregnancy / Parental Leave Policy (Non-Union Municipal Employees) | Human Resources | 519-837-5601 |
| Procedure for Chief Administrative Officer Performance Appraisal | Human Resources | 519-837-5601 |
| Property Demarcation Policy | ||
| Public Art Policy | Community & Social Services | 519-837-5618 |
| Public Notice Provisions Policy | City Clerk’s Office | 519-837-5603 |
| Records and Information Management Policy | City Clerk’s Office | 519-837-5603 |
| Responsible Computing Policy | Information Technology | 519-822-1260 x 2499 |
| Telecommunication Towers/Antennas Policy | Building Services | 519-837-5615 |
| Video Surveillance Policy | City Clerk’s Office | 519-837-5603 |
| Workplace Harassment and Discrimination Policy | Human Resources | 519-837-5601 |
| Workplace Violence Prevention Policy | Human Resources | 519-837-5601 |