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.

Town of Halton Hills municipal law enforcement officers are responsible for enforcing all municipal by-laws. If you believe an infraction has occurred and wish to report it, please fill out an enforcement request form. Enforcement Services does not take anonymous complaints.

All information is collected and protected under the MFIPPA (Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act). If you need immediate, emergency assistance outside of business hours, contact Halton Regional Police Service.

Enforcement Request Form

Adequate heat

Submit an enforcement request form about adequate heat.

No heat or inadequate heat
Low temperatures
Portable heaters

Business licensing

Submit an enforcement request form about business licensing.

Operating without a business license

Community standards

Submit an enforcement request form about community standards.

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

Dog Owners Liability Act

Submit an enforcement request form 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)

Fences

Submit an enforcement request form 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

Highway encumbrance

Submit an enforcement request form about highway encumbrance.

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

Idling vehicles

Submit an enforcement request form about idling of vehicles.

Vehicles left idling in driveways or streets

Noise

Submit an enforcement request form about noise.

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

Parks

Submit an enforcement request form about parks.

Use of grounds after hours
Use of parks without a permit
Restricted area entrance

Pool enclosures

Submit an enforcement request form about pool enclosures.

Pools without a permit
Pool fencing requirements

Property standards

Submit an enforcement request form about property standards and view our Property Standards Enforcement page.

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

Responsible pet owner

Submit an enforcement request form about responsible pet owners.

Off-leash or running at large
Licensing number of animals per household
Stoop and scoop

Signs

Submit an enforcement request form about signs.

Permanent or portable signs
Sign variance

Weed control

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

Impacts on agricultural lands
Noxious weeds

Zoning

Submit an enforcement request form about Zoning.

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

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