By-Laws

A by-law is a municipal law passed under the authority of a provincial act. By-laws are the laws that govern towns, cities and villages.

• Frequently requested by-laws

Why do we have by-laws?

The Municipality passes by-laws for many reasons, including:

• To ensure public safety
• To eliminate public nuisances
• To regulate through licensing and permits
• To set minimum standards of property maintenance which help protect property value and the general health and safety of the community

Proposed On-Farm Special Events By-law

Learn about the proposed On-Farm Specials Event By-law. 

By-law enforcement

Our Municipal Law Enforcement Division investigates and enforces regulatory municipal by-laws such as property standards, lot maintenance, zoning, signs, noise, parking enforcement and licensing by-laws.

By-law complaint form

Complete the online form to submit a concern related to the following by-laws:

• Animal related
• Long grass and weeds
• Noise
• Parking
• Property standards
• Snow removal from sidewalks
• Zoning

Online by-law directory

The Municipality of Clarington, is an amalgamated municipality, and has approximately 13,000 by-laws from the following municipalities, in its online corporate information system:

• Municipality of Clarington (containing by-laws from 1993 to present)
• Clarke Township (containing by-laws from 1851 to 1973)
• Darlington Township (containing by-laws from 1924 to 1979)
• Village of Orono (containing only a handful of by-laws)
• Town of Bowmanville (containing by-laws from 1853 to 1973)
• Town of Newcastle (containing by-laws from 1974 to 1993)
• United Counties of Northumberland (containing only a handful of by-laws)
• Village of Newcastle (containing by-laws from 1857 to 1973)