By-laws

Check out our By-law Guide for Residents for a plain-language summary of some of our most frequently requested by-laws:

• Animal Control and Wildlife
• Cannabis Information for Residents
• Drainage and Grading
• Business Licences and Permits
• Noise
• Site Alteration
• Smoking in Outdoor Public Spaces
• Stagnant Water
• Zoning

The following frequently requested by-laws relate to home and property:

• Additional Dwelling Units
• Accessory Structures
• Fence and Cost Sharing
• Garbage and Recycling
• Property Standards
• Zoning By-law
• Residential Construction Dust By-law

The following by-laws relate to roads and sidewalks in Whitby:

• Boulevard Maintenance
• Driveway Widening and Curb Cutting
• Idling Vehicles
• Parking
• Sidewalk Snow Clearing
• Sports Equipment on Streets

If you believe a Town of Whitby by-law is being violated, please complete our Enforcement Services Complaint Form.

Anonymous complaints are not accepted. Enforcement staff may contact you to verify the information provided.

Before submitting a complaint, please have:

• Your name, address, and contact information
• The address or location of the concern
• Details of the concern, including dates and times

Complaints are reviewed and prioritized based on public safety, urgency, and available resources. Submission of a complaint does not guarantee immediate enforcement action or a specific outcome.

Submit an Enforcement Services Complaint

For by-law concerns that are creating a safety hazard outside of regular business hours, please complete our After-Hours Complaint Form. After-hours complaints are monitored only as resources allow.

Examples of concerns that may warrant prompt action include:

• After hour noise disturbances
• Parking concerns creating safety hazards, such as obstructed fire routes, blocked fire hydrants, or vehicles parking within the intersection
• Tree being damaged on Town boulevard or in a Town park
• Health and safety issues related to Property Standards, such as falling trees, buildings or structures
• Road occupancy matters that are causing a safety issue
• Construction dust from private residential works

After-hours complaints are reviewed and responded to based on urgency and available resources. Concerns that do not require an immediate response may be forwarded to Enforcement Services for follow up during regular business hours. 

Submit an After-Hours Complaint

Non-emergency concerns should be submitted through the Enforcement Services complaint form, or contact the Town during regular business hours.