Bylaw Library

The bylaws contained in this section are for research and reference purposes only. For the official version of a bylaw contact the City Clerk's Office.

A

Administrative Penalty Process Bylaw

• Establishes a process for Administrative Penalties.
• Check the Administrative Monetary Penalties page to find out what the violations are how to pay your ticket.

Animal Control Bylaw

• Regulates the keeping, registration, licensing, control and welfare of certain classes of animals.
• Learn about animal regulations, how to purchase a pet licenses and find wildlife resources on the Animal and Pet Services page.

Appliance Rate Bylaw

• Imposes miscellaneous charges and appliance rental rates for Utilities Kingston.

B

Building Bylaw

• Provides for the construction, demolition, change of use and transfer of permits and inspections.
• Visit the Building and Renovating section if you are planning to build or renovate your home.

C

Civic Addressing and Road Naming Bylaw

• Ensures the orderly addressing of buildings and properties and appropriately naming roads.
• Check the Civic Addressing page to find out more about how they are assigned and how you can get one.

F

Fence Bylaw

• Regulates the building requirements for fences based on property or yard type.
• Visit the Property Line Disputes page to learn about how to deal with neighbour fence disputes.

G

Gas Rates Bylaw

• Imposes gas rates for Utilities Kingston

Garbage Bylaw

• Regulates the Solid Waste Management System for the City Of Kingston.
• Visit the Garbage and Recycling section for information on how to dispose of your waste.

H

Heritage Grant Bylaw

• Establishes a Heritage Grant Program for the City.
• Visit the Heritage Grants and Tax Refund Programs page to find out more about the program and how to apply.

N

Natural Gas Bylaw

• Regulates natural gas distribution for the City of Kingston.
• Check the Gas page on the Utilities Kingston website for safety and current gas rates.

P

Parking Bylaw

• Regulates on-street parking and parking lots in the City of Kingston.
• Visit the parking page for more information about your parking options and permits.

S

Sewer Use Bylaw

• Regulates the control of discharges to sewers and sewage works.

Short-term Rental Licensing Bylaw

• Licenses and regulates Short-term Rentals in the City of Kingston.
• Visit the Short-Term Rental Licensing page to find out how to apply.

Sign Bylaw

• Regulates where and what type of signs can be placed in public areas.

Site Plan Control Bylaw

• Site plan control enables the City to exercise site-specific controls over development.
• Learn more about the Site plan approval process and the guidelines around this it.

T

Traffic Bylaw

• Regulates where you can park, stop and drive on roads in Kingston.
• Check the Roads, Parking and Transportation section for detailed information.

Transportation Network Company Bylaw

• Regulates and licenses Transportation Network Companies in the City.

W

Water and Waste Water Rates Bylaw

• Establishes rates and procedures for water and wastewater.
• Visit the Utilities Kingston website to learn about Wastewater services.