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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.

Frequently Referenced By-laws   

                                                                                               Click here for Toys for Tickets Information

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 1-855-898-8605.
  • 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 - Parking By-law
  • 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)

 

Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville
111 Sandiford Drive
Stouffville, Ontario
L4A 0Z8

Tel: 905-640-1900
or 1-855-642-TOWN(8696)
Fax: 905-640-7957

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    • 55+ Club
    • Adapted & Integrated
    • Birthday Parties
    • Camps
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    • Gymnasium
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    • Bid and Tender Opportunities
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