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.
- 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.
- Imposes miscellaneous charges and appliance rental rates for Utilities Kingston.
B
- 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.
- 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.
F
- 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
- Imposes gas rates for Utilities Kingston
- 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
- 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
- Regulates natural gas distribution for the City of Kingston.
- Check the Gas page on the Utilities Kingston website for safety and current gas rates.
- Regulates noise in the City.
- Find out what is prohibited and when, and how to apply for an exemption on our Noise Regulations page.
- Regulates Nuisance Parties in the City.
- Find out what is considered a Nuisance Party and how to pay any associated fines.
P
- 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.
- 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
- 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.
- Regulates where and what type of signs can be placed in public areas.
- 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.
T
- 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.
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