By-laws

The By-law Enforcement Division within the Township of Essa is dedicated to upholding municipal by-laws in a fair and effective manner to help maintain a safe, welcoming, and well-maintained community for both residents and visitors.

Our team of By-law Enforcement Officers responds to public concerns and works proactively to address a wide range of issues, ensuring timely and professional service that supports the overall quality of life in Essa. If you are searching for a specific by-law, need a copy, or require the document in an alternative or accessible format, please contact the Clerk’s Office for assistance.

If you observe a possible violation of any of the by-laws listed below, please use our online reporting tool: Reporting Tool

By - Law Number	Description
2007-30	Angus BIA (Office Consolidation)
2022-29	ARU Registry
2003-50	ARU Zoning By-law Amendment
2021-16	ATV By-law (Office Consolidation)
2024-18	Automated Speed Enforcement
2007-58	Breeding of Dogs Amendment
2007-53	Breeding of Dogs
2021-44	Building
2015-92	Burning (Open Air) (Office Consolidation)
2011-20	Business Licensing (Office Consolidation)
2006-18	Canine Control (Office Consolidation)
2018-93	Cannabis Prohibition
2013-53	Council Remuneration
2004-22	Disabled Parking
2015-18	Discharge of Sewage, Stormwater and Land Drainage into Municipal Infrastructure
2009-16	Donation Bins
2022-20	Election Sign
2023-01	Fees - Essa Township
2017-40	Fences
2019-84	Fill By-Law
2016 - 07	Fire Marque \| Fire Marque Agreement
2007-82	Firearms (Discharge of)
2020-59	Fireworks (Office Consolidation)
2007-48	Fishing Access Passes (Office Consolidation)
2012-12	Fortification of Land
2020-51	Littering By - Law
2006-37	Municipal Addressing (Property Identification Number)
2002-08	No Smoking By-Law - Public Places
2002-07	No Smoking By-Law - Workplaces
2018-47	Noise (Office Consolidation)
2005-96	Parking (Office Consolidation)
2020-52	Parks Use
2017-77	Procedural By - Law (Office Consolidation)
2017-24	Procurement and Acquisition
2008-07	Property Standards (Office Consolidation)
2009-42	Reduced Loads Restriction
2022-16	Regulate Fire Department
97-43	Regulation of the use of public and private sewers and drains
2013-53	Remuneration of the Council
2015-11	Roads Entrance - Boulevard
97-43	Sewers and Drains (Discharge of Water and Waste into Sewer System)
2008-15	Sign Regulation (Office Consolidation)
2011-62	Smoking Prohibited on Municipal Properties & Parks
2005-23	Snowmobiles
2025-28	Tax Rating 2025
2025-29	Tax Rating BIA 2025
2021-34	Thornton Union Cemetery
2006-50	Untidy Lot (Office Consolidation)
2006-54	Water (Thornton) Capital Costs Payable
2006-79	Water Connection (Thornton)
96-58	Water Connection
2011-56	Watering Restriction (Municipal Watering System)
2003-50	Zoning By-law

Township of Essa

Email: bylaw@essatownship.on.ca
Phone: 705-424-9917 ext. 109 or 122
Fax: 705-424-2367
TTY: 705-424-5302