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Good governance in Halton Region is accomplished in part by the implementation of by-laws. Learn more about by-laws, and find by-law content, for Halton Region.

About by-laws

By-laws are how the policies of municipal and regional Councils are put into effect. Halton's Regional Council considers and approves by-laws that address the government responsibilities of the Region. Local municipalities also have by-laws. The by-laws of both levels of government work together as a framework for successful communities.

Halton Region’s departments and divisions interpret and manage by-laws set by Council. They may recommend by-law updates.

Accessing by-laws

You may access by-laws by using our Council Documents and By-Laws search tool, or by navigating through our list of frequently requested by-laws (below).

NOTE: The by-laws available on this website are provided as a convenience only. Users should verify all information before acting on it. Some versions of by-laws may be consolidated. A consolidated by-law is one that includes changes ("amendments") that have been made to it.

Frequently requested by-laws

If you require a Regional by-law in an alternate format, please call 311, TTY 905-827-9833 or 1-866-442-5866.

Development Charges

Currently, the Region has three Development Charges By-Laws that govern development charge collections in the Region. These By-laws set out the applicable services for residential development based on the number and type of dwelling units and non-residential development based on total floor area. Development charge rates are indexed annually (April 1) and are subject to change when an existing Development Charges By-law is amended or repealed by Council, or a new Development Charges By-law is passed by Council.

(Applies to residential development within the Recovery Area where such lands require a servicing allocation under a future allocation program)

More on Development Charges

Drinking Water System

A by-law respecting the supply of water, the establishment, construction, maintenance, operation, improvement and extension of drinking water systems for Halton Region, the establishment of water rates and charges and the prevention of backflow into Halton Region’s water system.

Fees & Charges

A by-law to establish the 2023 fees and charges for services provided by Halton Region.

More on the Budget & Business Plan

Food Handler Certification

A by-law that sets out requirements for Mandatory Food Handler Certification.

More on Food Safety

Forest Use

A by-law that governs the permitted and prohibited activities in Halton Regional forest tracts.

More on Regional Forests

Garbage Collection

A by-law that establishes and implements single-tier waste management throughout Halton Region.

More on Recycling and Waste

Mandatory Mask By-law (Temporary/COVID-19)

A by-law that sets out the requirements for wearing non-medical masks/face coverings in enclosed public places in Halton Region.

Learn more about how to protect yourself and others

Procedural By-law

A by-law that governs the proceedings of Halton Regional Council, its Committees and the conduct of its Members.

Purchasing

A by-law that establishes Halton Region's procurement policies and procedures.

More on Doing Business with Halton Region

Regional Roads

A by-law that prohibits, restricts and regulates access to Halton's Regional Road System.

More on Regional Roads

Retail Sales on Regional Roads

A by-law that prohibits retail sales on Halton's Regional roads.

More on By-law Enforcement

Signs

A by-law that regulates the placing or erecting of signs within a Regional Road Right-of-Way.

More on Regional Roads

Smoking and Vaping

A by-law that sets out prohibitions for smoking and vaping within 9 metres from any entrance or exit of buildings owned or leased by Halton Region or its Local Municipalities.

More on Smoking and Vaping

Trees

A by-law that prohibits or regulates the destruction or injuring of trees in Halton Region.

More on Trees

Uniform Traffic Control

A by-law that regulates traffic and parking on highways under the jurisdiction of Halton Region.

Wastewater

A by-law that prohibits, regulates and controls discharges into bodies of waters within regional boundaries or into Halton's Regional sanitary sewers, storm sewers, sanitary sewage works and all tributary sewer systems.

More on Wastewater

Wastewater Fees & Charges

A by-law that establishes the wastewater fees and charges for the collection and disposal of wastewater (sewage) in Halton Region.

More on the Budget & Business Plan

Wastewater System

A by-law that governs the collection and transmission of wastewater, the establishment, construction, maintenance, operation, improvement, and extension of wastewater systems of Halton Region and establishment of wastewater sewer rates and charges.

More on Wastewater

Water and Wastewater Connection Charges

A by-law that establishes charges for connections of buildings to the waterworks system and wastewater works (sewage) system of Halton Region and for service extensions.

More on the Budget & Business Plan

Water Rates and Charges

A by-law that establishes the water rates and charges for the production, treatment, storage and distribution of water in Halton Region.

More on the Budget & Business Plan

By-law enforcement

By-law enforcement officers ensure conformance to Regional by-laws. Below is a list of some of the by-laws enforced by our By-law Enforcement Officers. To tell us about a possible by-law violation, please email accesshalton@halton.ca or call 311.

By-Law Description
32-17 (PDF file) Prohibits, restricts and regulates access to the Regional Road System
36-01 (PDF file) Regulates signs, signboards, gasoline pumps within Halton’s Regional Road right-of-ways
121-05 (PDF file) Prohibits or regulates the destruction or injuring of trees in Halton Region (Tree By-law)
31-10, as amended (PDF file) Prescribes and designates permitted and prohibited activities in Halton Regional Forest Tracts (Halton Regional Forest Use By-law)
71-19, as amended (PDF file) Involves the supply of water, the establishment, construction, maintenance, operation, improvement and extension of drinking water systems for Halton Region, the establishment of water rates and charges, and the prevention of backflow into Halton’s water system
2-03 (PDF file) Prohibits, regulates and controls discharges into bodies of water within Regional boundaries or into the Regional sanitary sewers, storm sewers, sanitary sewage works and all tributary sewer systems
184-95 (PDF file) Involves the collection and transmission of wastewater, the establishment, construction, maintenance, operation, improvement and extension of wastewater systems of Halton Region, and establishment of wastewater sewer rates and charges (Wastewater System By-law)
88-15 (PDF file) (amends 123-12 (PDF file)) Regulates waste collection
109-00 (PDF file) Prohibits retail sales on Regional roads
1984-1
Contact Halton Region to obtain a copy.		 Uniform traffic control
Weed Control Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. W.5, s. 6 (external link) Provides Halton Region the authority to appoint area weed inspectors to enforce the Weed Control Act which is intended to reduce infestation of noxious weeds, eliminate plant disease hosts and reduce health hazards to livestock and agricultural workers caused by poisonous plants.

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