By-laws


By-laws 

Municipal government makes decisions by passing by-laws. Brampton City Council passes by-laws at each of its meetings to confirm its decisions and authorize actions by the corporation. Council passes new by-laws and amends or repeals existing by-laws, as required. 


By-law Index

The following index of by-laws lists all City of Brampton by-laws passed from 1990 to present. If you require information about a specific City by-law, please contact the City Clerk's Office for more information.

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Common By-laws

Below is a list of commonly requested and referenced City of Brampton bylaws. Please note, these bylaws are office consolidation versions of the various bylaws passed by Council and for reference purposes only. 

Please contact the City Clerk’s Office for more information regarding specific City by-laws. 

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Adequate Heat.pdfAdequate Heat 240-92To require adequate and suitable heat for related dwelling accommodation
Animal Control.pdfAnimal Control 261-93To prohibit and regulate the keeping of animals other than dogs
blvd-maintenance.pdfBoulevard Maintenance 133-97To require the owners or occupants of properties abutting municipal highways to maintain the boulevard portion of the abutting highway
Appeal Tribunal.pdfBrampton Appeal Tribunal48-2008To create the Brampton Appeal Tribunal and establish its rules of procedure
Building Permits.pdfBuilding Permits and Fees387-2006Construction, demolition and change of use permits and inspections; Classes of permits, permit fees and refunds (Schedule A)
carbon-monoxide-alarm.pdfCarbon Monoxide Alarm 275-98To prescribe maintenance and occupancy standards for dwelling units with respect to carbon monoxide alarms.
confiscatory-powers.pdfConfiscatory Powers 93-93(Extract)  To prohibit the sale of goods on a highway.
Delegation of Authority.pdfDelegation of Authority 191-2011

A by-law to authorize the delegation of certain powers and duties under the Municipal Act, 2001, the Planning Act and other Acts

Development Charges.aspxDevelopment Charges222-2009 to 228-2009To establish development charges for the City of Brampton.
DogLicence.pdfDog Licence 250-2005To licence dogs, and to prohibit the running of dogs at large.
elderly-tax-assistance.pdfElderly Residents Tax Credit 57-2010To provide a tax rebate for eligible property owners and to repeal By-law 105-93.
emergency-plan-by-law.pdfEmergency Plan By-Law 232-2010To adopt an Emergency Plan for the City of Brampton.
Fill By-law 143-95.pdfFill By-Law143-95To prohibit or regulate the placing or dumping of fill in areas of the City of Brampton
fire-alarm.pdfFire Alarms 279-93To require the care and maintenance of Building Fire Alarm Systems.
firearm-replica.pdfFirearm Replicas 48-92To prohibit the manufacture, display, marketing for sale or sale of a replica of a firearm in the City of Brampton.
Fireworks.PDFFireworks 147-2006To regulate the storage and setting off of fireworks. Handling and collection of Garbage Please call the Region of Peel Wasteline at 791-9499 for this service.
Grass and Weed Cutting By-law.pdfGrass and Weed Cutting By-law166-2011To require the owners or occupants of private property to cut grass and weeds on their premises and remove the cuttings and to repeal By-law 121-90
GrowHouses.pdfGrow House Abatement 361-2004To establish a means of recovery of costs of police attendances at marijuana Grow Houses to abate public nuisances and to amend User Fee By-Law 380-2003.
Heritage Grant.pdfHeritage Property Incentive Grant Program 266-2011To establish a Designated Heritage Property Incentive Grant Program
Interim Integrity Commissioner.pdfInterim Integrity Commissioner41-2011A by-law to establish on an interim basis The Office of Integrity Commissioner
Licensing.pdfLicensing 1-2002A by-law respecting the issue of licences in the City of Brampton. Updated fee structure for 2012.
fence-by-law.pdfLine Fence By-Law and Procedures 172-2006To provide that the Line Fences Act, R.S.O. Ch. L17 does not apply to all or any part of the municipality (The Division Fence By-law), and to repeal By-laws 9-74, 115-82 and 190-2004.
121-2012.pdfLottery Licensing By-law121-2012To establish a system of licensing for lotteries and to amend By-law 1-2002 and By-law 380-2003
Noise.PDFNoise 93-84To prohibit and regulate noise.
nolots.pdfNumbering of Lots 157-2005To provide for the numbering of lots and buildings within the City of Brampton and to Repeal By-law 134-97.
open-fires.pdfOpen Fires 91-94To prescribe the time during which fires may be set in the open air and the precautions to be observed by persons setting out fires under the Municipal Act
parkland-dedication.pdfParkland Dedication 41-2000To enact a Parkland Dedication By-law, as amended by By-law 65-2012 
Parkland.PDFParklands 161-83To provide for the management, control regulations, maintenance and usage of all parklands and water areas situated within parklands and properties owned by The Corporation of the City of Brampton for park or recreation purposes
planningfee.pdfPlanning Fee By-Law 85-96To Establish a Tariff of Fees By-law with Respect to Planning and Other Municipal Applications.  Updated fee structure as of January 3, 2012.
Pool Enclosure By-law.pdfPool Enclosure By-law202-2011

To require the construction of fences and gates around privately owned pools sufficient to promote a secure environment and provide a minimum level of safety for the protection of the public and to repeal By-law 95-92, as amended

ProcedureBy-law-160-2004.pdfProcedure By-Law 160-2004To provide rules governing the order and proceedings of the council and the committees of the council of The Corporation of the City of Brampton.
property-standards.pdfProperty Standards 104-96To establish standards for the maintenance and occupancy of property in the City of Brampton.
Purchasing.pdfPurchasing35-2012To provide for the procurement of goods, services, and construction (the Purchasing By-law)
RecordsRetention.pdfRecords Retention 163-2008To adopt a new Records Retention By-law to establish a Schedule of retention Periods for the records of the Corporation of the City of Brampton.
Refuse and Dumping By-law.pdfRefuse and Dumping By-law381-2005

To prohibit the dumping of refuse in Brampton and to require that owners and occupants of lands in Brampton keep their land clear of refuse, graffiti and stagnant water

Sewage.PDFSewage 90-75To control the discharge of sewage into the storm sewage system of the Municipality and to regulate the use of public and private sewers, and the installation and connection of storm sewer connections to the public storm sewer systems and watercourses.
sign.pdfSigns 399-2002To regulate the use and erection of signs.
slaughter-animals.pdfSlaughtering of Animals 179-84To prohibit the slaughtering of animals for food, other than in a slaughterhouse.
Smoke-free.PDFSmoke-Free 115-99To regulate smoking in all public places and workplaces within the City of Brampton.
Snow-Ice.PDFSnow and Ice Removal 242-76To provide for the clearing away and removal of snow and ice from highways and buildings.
snow-vehicles.pdfSnow Vehicles92-93To regulate the operation of Motorized Snow Vehicles within certain areas of the City of Brampton.
stand-vehicles.pdfStand Vehicles 41-96To prohibit motor vehicles being allowed to stand unattended unless locked.
Topsoil.PDFTopsoil 30-92To protect and conserve topsoil within the City of Brampton.
Traffic.aspxTraffic93-93General Traffic By-law - Index of Consolidated Schedules. Set Fines for Traffic Violations.
tree_preservation.pdfTree Preservation 38-2006To conserve and protect trees on private land within the City of Brampton.
UserFee.pdfUser Fee380-2003To establish user fees and charges
Woodlot(Trees).pdfWoodlot (Trees) 402-2005To prohibit or regulate the injuring or destruction of trees in areas of the City of Brampton.
Zoning.aspxZoning270-2004The Zoning By-law stipulates not only what land uses are permitted on a property but also what can be built as well as provides other regulations such as lot size, type of buildings, etc.