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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 can also answer any questions or concerns relating to by-laws, animal control or other enforcement issues.
Our By-law Enforcement Officers investigate such things as noise complaints, property standards issues, littering and dumping, parking and other matters.
Contact Information
Telephone: (905) 640-1900
After hours: 1-855-642-8696 Ext. 2229 or 905-640-1910 Ext. 2229
Complete our online contact form anytime.
If immediate assistance is required outside of our regular hours, please contact York Regional Police (non-emergencies only).
| By Law Subject | Description | Link | Report/Contact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Animal Control | Patrol services are performed by the Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville 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. | View Animal Control Webpage | Report Form |
| Dumping | How to report the illegal dumping of garbage on roads and highways depends on the jurisdiction the road falls under. For dumping on Highway 48, contact the Ministry of Transportation at 888-888-8888. On regional roads, call York Region at 905-830-4444 ext. 75200. For Town maintained roads, contact Customer Service at (905) 640-1900 or use the Report Form. For any questions, please call Customer Service at (905) 640-1900. | View Clean Yards By-Law 2016-068-RE View Refuse By-Law 2006-162-RE |
Report Form |
| 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. | View By-Law 2019-68-RE | Report Form |
| Firearms/hunting | Please check with the Municipal Law Enforcement Division before discharging firearms for the purpose of hunting, trapping or target shooting. | View By-Law 2002-61-HU | Report Form |
| Fires & open air burning | Fire and open air burning is permitted with a burn permit from the Fire & Emergency Services Department. Visit the Fire Department Burn Permit page for more details. | View By-Law 2006-52-FR | |
| Fireworks | Discharging fireworks around Victoria Day and/or Canada Day requires a permit from the Fire & Emergency Services Department. | View By-Law 2013-30-RE | Report Form |
| Graffiti | Report graffiti to Municipal By-Law using our graffiti report online form. | Report Form | |
| Noise |
The Town's Noise By-law regulates noise nuisances and prohibits any person from causing or permitting the emission of such noises. For exemptions, please download and submit the Noise Exemption Application Form. |
View By-Law 2019-092-RE | Report Form |
| Motorized Snow Vehicles | Motorized snow vehicles are not permitted in any public park or cemetery. | View By-Law 93-22 | |
| Parking | The Town uses proactive and complaint-based parking enforcement. Visit the Parking webpage for more information. | View By-Law 2008-114-PR | Report Form |
| Property Standards | The Town uses complaint-based enforcement. All information is kept confidential. | View By-Law 2018-49-RE | Report Form |
| Signs (portable/temporary) | Temporary sign permits are issued for special event advertising and/or mobile signs. Visit our Temporary Sign Permit webpage for more information and a permit application. | View By-Law 2016-165-RE | Report Form |