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Residents Guide

Maintaining a Safe and Respectful Community

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.

See all by-laws

Reporting By-Law Concerns

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 Service 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.

Enforcement Service Request

Enforcement Services

Contact Halton Regional Police Service

Looking for a specific department, accessibility support, or additional contact options? Visit the Halton Regional Police Service directory for a complete list of phone numbers, email addresses, and specialized services.

Contact Halton Regional Police

Making By-Laws Easier to Understand

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.

Halton Hills Resident Guide

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Report concerns that may affect the safety, appearance, and enjoyment of our neighbourhoods through an Enforcement Service Request.

Enforcement Service Request

Submit an Enforcement Service Request about adequate heat.

  • No heat or inadequate heat

  • Low temperatures

  • Portable heaters

View the adequate heat by-law

Submit an Enforcement Service 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

Submit an Enforcement Service 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 comply with the by-law. A noise exemption application must be submitted a minimum of 8 weeks before the event date.

Noise Exemption Application

Submit an Enforcement Service 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

Submit an Enforcement Service 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

Learn more

Submit an Enforcement Service Request about Zoning.

  • Land use

  • Two unit

  • Operating a business

  • Driveway widening

  • Accessory structures

  • Setbacks

View Comprehensive Zoning By-law and schedules

Halton Hills Resident Guide

Yard

Help preserve the appearance and enjoyment of our community by reporting concerns through an Enforcement Service Request.

Enforcement Service Request

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

  • Impacts on agricultural lands

  • Noxious weeds

Submit an Enforcement Service 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 

Site Alteration Permit

Submit an Enforcement Service 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

Submit an Enforcement Service Request about pool enclosures.

  • Pools without a permit

  • Pool fencing requirements

View the Pool Enclosures By-law

Submit an Enforcement Service Request about idling of vehicles.

  • Vehicles left idling in driveways or streets

View the Idling of Vehicles By-law

Submit an Enforcement Service 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.

Submit an Enforcement Service Request about driveway widening. 

  • Widen your driveway

  • Road cut changes

View the Excavation/Construction on Public Highways By-law

View Road Construction Page

Construction/Excavation or Entrance on Public Highway permit

Submit an Enforcement Service 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

Halton Hills Resident Guide

Street

Use the Enforcement Service Request to notify Municipal Law Enforcement of concerns that may affect the safety and enjoyment of public spaces.

Enforcement Service Request

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

 Submit an Enforcement Service Request about the idling of vehicles.

  • Vehicles left idling in driveways or on streets

View the Idling of Vehicles By-law

 Submit an Enforcement Service 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

Submit an Enforcement Service Request about Fireworks.

  • Display fireworks

  • Family fireworks

  • Retail sale of family fireworks

  • Safety tips for discharging

View the Fireworks By-law 

Visit the Fireworks page

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.

  • Pay parking tickets

  • Dispute a ticket

  • Change an appointment

  • Reports and Policies


Visit the Administrative Monetary Penalty System (AMPS) page


Halton Hills Resident Guide

Neighbourhood

Submit an Enforcement Service Request to report concerns and help maintain safe, respectful, and welcoming neighbourhoods.

Enforcement Service Request

Submit an Enforcement Service Request about signs.

  • Permanent or portable signs

  • Sign variance

View the Sign By-law

A Sign Variance process is available where a sign cannot be erected in compliance with the by-law. The process takes approximately 3 months.

Submit an Enforcement Service Request about responsible pet owners.

  • Off-leash or running at large

  • Licensing number of animals per household

  • Stoop and scoop

View the Responsible Pet Owners By-law  

Visit the Canine Services page


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Submit an Enforcement Service Request about parks.

  • Use of grounds after hours

  • Use of parks without a permit

  • Restricted area entrance

View the Parks By-law

Submit an Enforcement Service 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.

Noise Exemption Application

 Submit an Enforcement Service 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  

Visit the Canine Services page


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Submit an Enforcement Service 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

 Submit an Enforcement Service Request about business licensing.

  • Operating without a business licence

View the Business Licensing By-law 

Visit the Business Licensing page