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By-law Enforcement is responsible for enforcing Municipal By-laws to ensure a safe, quiet and enjoyable community for all residents. We are also here as a resource if you have questions or concerns relating to by-laws or other enforcement issues.
Our By-law Enforcement Officers investigate noise complaints, property standards issues, littering and dumping, parking and other matters concerning the Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville.
Common By-law Inquiries/Complaints include:
- Animal Control: Patrol services are performed by the Town of Whitchurch-Stouffvile and all animals are impounded at the Pickering shelter, 1688 Highway 7 Brougham ON L0H 1A0. For further information about animal services, please contact 1-855-642-8697 or 1-855-898-8605.
- Dumping: Report the illegal dumping of garbage.
- Fill: Normal gardening practices such as top soil, mulch etc. would not fall under the Fill By-law. Anything beyond this requires a fill permit from the Engineering Department.
- Firearms/Hunting: Please check with the Municipal Law Enforcement Division before discharging firearms for the purpose of hunting, trapping or target shooting.
- Fires & Open Air Burning: Fire and open air burning is permitted with a burn permit from the Fire & Emergency Services Department
- Fireworks (Victoria and Canada Day): Discharging fireworks require a permit from the Fire & Emergency Services Department.
- Graffiti: Report Graffiti
- Noise: To report disruptive noise to the contact the Town's Customer Service Centre.
Noise Exemption Application Form
- Motorized Snow Vehicles: Motorized snow vehicles are not permitted in any public park or cemetery.
- Parking: The Town uses proactive and complaint based parking enforcement. Contact the By-law Department if you have a parking complaint and/or concern
- Property Standards: The Town uses complaint-based enforcement. All information is kept confidential. For any concerns contact the Town's Customer Service Centre.
- Signs (portable/temporary): Temporary sign permits are issued for special event advertising and/or Mobile Signs - Sign by-law
How to Make an Inquiry or Complaint
- Online: Complete our online feedback form
- By Phone: Contact our Customer Service Centre
If immediate assistance is required outside of our regular hours, please contact York Regional Police (non-emergencies only)