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.

Community Standards Bylaw

• Provides a set of rules that aims to keep the community safe, clean, and enjoyable for everyone.
• Check the Community Standards page to learn more about how you can make our City safe and enjoyable for everyone.

D

Development Charges Bylaw

• Establishes development charges for the City of Kingston

F

False Alarms Bylaw

• Imposes fees for automatic false alarms

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.

Noise Bylaw

• Regulates noise in the City.
• Find out what is prohibited and when, and how to apply for an exemption on our Noise Regulations page.

Nuisance Party Bylaw

• Regulates Nuisance Parties in the City.
• Find out what is considered a Nuisance Party and how to pay any associated fines.

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.

Property Standards Bylaw

• Outlines the standards for the maintenance and occupancy of property within the City.
• Visit the Property Standards page for tenant and property owner rights and responsibilities.

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.

Smoking and Vaporizing Bylaw

• Regulates smoking and vaporizing in public places and enclosed workspaces.
• For more information, visit the Kingston Lennox Frontenac & Addington Public Health website, call the Tobacco Information Line at 613-549-1232 and check out the Smoke-Free Ontario Act.
• Local businesses can pick up an information package at KFL&A Public Health, 221 Portsmouth Ave.

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.

Y

Yards Bylaw

• Regulates when and how land should be maintained in a clean and clear condition