By-laws Enforced by Building

For general information on by-laws or to report a violation, contact 311.

If you would like to read a particular City by-law that is not included on this website, please contact Council Services by phone at 519-255-6100, or by email at clerks@citywindsor.ca.

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Permits and Inspections:

• By-law 49-2018 
• Schedule 1 - List of Applicable Forms Required for Permit (see Application Forms)
• Schedule 2.1 - Documents and Drawings Required for Permit Application
• Schedule 2.2 - Information Required on Drawings
• Schedule 3 - Fees - 2020
• Schedule 4 - Inspection Notices

Development Charges: By-law 60-2015

Property Standards: By-law 9-2019 (replaces 147-2011)

Zoning: Zoning By-Law 8600, Zoning Index Map, By-Law 85-18 Maps

Fences:

• Fence Viewers - By-law 350-2002
• Fence - By-law 170-2012

Swimming Pool: By-law 160-2010

Signs:

• Sign By-Law 250-2004
• Schedule B - Fees
• Schedule C - Agreement

Vital Services: By-law 195-2011

Site Plan Control: By-law 1-2004

• Maintenance - By-law 305
• Building Refacing - By-law 1699
• Projections from Building - By-law 2119
• Pipelines - By-law 903

Entry on Adjoining Lands: By-law 5711

Fortification of Lands: By-law 174-2003

Handling of Explosives: By-law 6366

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