Enforcement Services

A municipal by-law is a regulatory law passed by the Town under the authority of a provincial act. By-laws are created to address local issues and concerns in our community.

The Town's municipal law enforcement officers are responsible for enforcing all municipal by-laws. The Town's Enforcement Services Policy provides guidance on how Enforcement Services will handle complaints, investigate issues, and initiate enforcement proceedings.

If you believe an infraction has occurred and wish to report it, please complete an Enforcement Request. Enforcement Services does not take anonymous complaints and all information is collected and protected under the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA). If you need immediate, emergency assistance outside of business hours, contact Halton Regional Police Service.

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Newly launched, this Halton Hills Resident Guide aims to help residents better understand the sometimes confusing language of our enforcement by-laws by using plain text along with images and diagrams.

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Adequate Heat

Submit an Enforcement Request about adequate heat.

No heat or inadequate heat
Low temperatures
Portable heaters

View the Adequate Heat By-law.

Community Standards (Home)

Submit an Enforcement Request about community standards.

Long grass and weeds
Outdoor lighting
Dumping or littering
Stagnant water or water discharge
Graffiti

View the Community Standards By-law.

Noise (Home)

Submit an Enforcement Request about noise.

Construction noises
Barking dogs
Amplified sounds
Air conditioner and pool pump noises

View the Noise By-law.

A Noise Exemption process is available where an event or activity's source of sound may not be in compliance with the by-law. Noise Exemption Applications must be submitted a minimum of 8 weeks prior to the event date.

Property Standards (Home)

Submit an Enforcement Request about property standards.

Waste
Vacant buildings or buildings in disrepair
Trees and yard maintenance
Occupancy standards
Structural soundness

View the Property Standards By-law.

Property Standards Appeal Application

Two-Unit Houses

Submit an Enforcement Request about two-unit houses.

Register a new two-unit dwelling
Become a Landlord
Legalize an existing two-unit house

View the Additional Residential Unit By-law or visit the Two-Unit houses page.

Zoning

Submit an Enforcement Request about Zoning.

Land use
Two unit
Operating a business
Driveway widening
Accessory structures
Setbacks

Visit the Zoning page to access the Comprehensive Zoning By-law and schedules.

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Fences

Submit an Enforcement Request about fences.

Maximum fence height
Front yard fencing
Sight triangles
Electrical fences
A fence variance process is available where a fence cannot be erected in compliance with the by-law

View the Fence Guide and Fences By-law to learn more.

Community Standards (Yard)

Submit an Enforcement Request about community standards.

Long grass and weeds
Outdoor lighting
Dumping or littering
Stagnant water or water discharge
Graffiti

View the Community Standards By-law.

Driveway Widening

Submit an Enforcement Request about driveway widening.

Widen your driveway
Road cut changes

View the Excavation/Construction on Public Highways By-law.
Visit the widening your curb depression page or access the Construction/Excavation or Entrance on Public Highway permit.

Idling Vehicles (Yard)

Submit an Enforcement Request about idling of vehicles.

Vehicles left idling in driveways or streets

View the Idling of Vehicles By-law.

Pool Enclosure

Submit an Enforcement Request about pool enclosures.

Pools without a permit
Pool fencing requirements

View the Pool Enclosures By-law.

Property Standards (Yard)

Submit an Enforcement Request about property standards.

Waste
Vacant buildings or buildings in disrepair
Trees and yard maintenance
Occupancy standards
Structural soundness

View the Property Standards By-law.

Property Standards Appeal Application

Site Alteration

Submit an Enforcement Request about site alteration.

Placement or dumping of fill
Removal of topsoil
Alteration of the grade / slope of land
Protection of the roads, ditches, culverts, boulevards and storm water drainage patterns

View the Site Alteration By-law or visit the Site Alteration page.

Weed Control

Submit an Enforcement Request about the Weed Control Act (enforcement of the destruction of noxious weeds and weed seeds).

Impacts on agricultural lands
Noxious weeds

AMPS

Visit the Administrative Monetary Penalty System (AMPS) page.

Pay parking tickets
Dispute a ticket
Change an appointment
Reports and Policies

Automated Speed Enforcement

The Town is addressing the ongoing issue of speeding in Halton Hills through the implementation of an Automated Speed Enforcement (ASE) program. Visit our ASE webpage to learn more.

Fireworks

Submit an Enforcement Request about Fireworks.

Display fireworks
Family fireworks
Retail sale of family fireworks
Safety tips for discharging

View the Fireworks By-law or visit the Fireworks page.

Highway Encumbrance

Submit an Enforcement Request about highway encumbrance.

Snow pushed onto the roadway
Materials or debris on the road
Road occupancy permits
Disposal containers

View the Highway Encumbrance By-law.

Idling Vehicles (Street)

Submit an Enforcement Request about idling of vehicles.

Vehicles left idling in driveways or streets

View the Idling of Vehicles By-law.

Parking

Parking is regulated in the Town of Halton Hills for public safety, maintenance and accessibility of our residents. Maintenance of public parking lots is completed by the Town's Public Work Division.

Learn more Pay parking tickets

STREET • PARKING ON RESIDENTIAL STREETS • PARKING EXEMPTIONS • PARKING PERMITS FOR MUNICIPAL LOTS • ACCESSIBLE PARKING • ADMINISTRATIVE MONETARY PENALTIES SYSTEM (AMPS) • ONSTREET & OVERNIGHT PARKING • BOULEVARD PARKING • MOBILE BUSINESSES • HIGHWAY ENCUMBRANCES • ROAD OCCUPANCY PERMITS • FIREWORKS

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Business Licensing

Submit an Enforcement Request about business licencing.

Operating without a business licence

View the Business Licensing By-law or visit the Business Licensing page.

Community Standards (Neighbourhood)

Submit an Enforcement Request about community standards.

Long grass and weeds
Outdoor lighting
Dumping or littering
Stagnant water or water discharge
Graffiti

View the Community Standards By-law.

Dog Owners Liability Act

Submit an Enforcement Request about the Dog Owners Liability Act.

Dog bites (dog has bitten or attacked a person or domestic animal)
Dog behaviour (dog has behaved in a manner that poses a menace to the safety of persons or domestic animals)
Owners (Owner does not exercise reasonable precautions to prevent the dog from performing the actions above)

View the Responsible Pet Owners By-law or visit the Canine Services page.

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Noise (Neighbourhood)

Submit an Enforcement Request about noise.

Construction noises
Barking dogs
Amplified sounds
Air conditioner and pool pump noises

View the Noise By-law.

A Noise Exemption process is available where an event or activity's source of sound may not be in compliance with the by-law. Noise exemption applications must be submitted a minimum of 8 weeks prior to the event date.