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.

The following is a listing of frequently visited by-laws:

• Angus BIA By-law 2007-30 (Includes Amendments)
• ARUs Zoning By-law Amendment 2022-28  -  ARU Registry By-law 2022-29
• ATV-ORV By-law 2021-16 as amended
• Automated Speed Enforcement Administrative Penalties By-law 2024-18
• Breeding of Dogs By-law 2007-53
• Breeding of Dogs Amendment By-law 2007-58
• Building By-law​ 2021-44
• Burning (Open Air) By-law 2015-92 (Office Consolidation)
• ​Business Licensing By-law 2011-20 (Office Consolidation)
• Canine Control By-law 2006-18 (Office Consolidation)
• Cannabis Prohibition By-law 2018-93
• Council Remuneration 2013-53
• Disabled Parking By-law 2004-22
• Discharge of Sewage, Stormwater and Land Drainage into Municipal Infrastructure By-law 2015-18
• Donation Bins By-law 2009-16
• Election Sign By-law 2022-20
• Fees and Charges 2023-01 By-law (Office Consolidation)
• Fence By-law 2017-40
• Fill By-law 2019-84
• Fire Marque By-law 2016-07   -   Fire Marque Agreement (Fire/Insurance) 
• Firearms (Discharge of) By-law 2007-82
• Fireworks By-l​aw 2020-59 (Office Consolidation)
• Fishing Access Passes By-law 2007-48 (Office Consolidation)
• Fortification of Land By-law 2012-12
• Littering By-law 2020-51​
• Municipal Addressing (Property Identification Number) By-law 2006-37
• Noise By-law 2018-47 (Office Consolida​tion)
• Parking By-law 2005-96 (Office C​onsolidation) 
• Parks Use By-law 2020-52​​
• Procedural By-Law 2017-77 - 2017-77 Cons​olidated Schedule​
• Procurement and Acquisition By-law 2017-24
• Property Standards By-law 2008-07 (Office Consolidation)
• Reduced Load Restriction By-law 2009-42
• Regulate a Fire Department
• Road Entrance / Boulevard By-law 2015-11
• Sewers and Drains / Discharge of Water and Waste into Sewer System By-law 1997-43
• Sign By-law 2008-15 (Office Consolidation)
• Smoking By-law 2002-08
• Smoking Prohibited on Municipal Properties & Parks By-law 2011-62
• Smoking in the Workplace By-law 2002-07
• Snowmobiles By-law 2005-23
• Tax Rating 2025 By-law 2025-28
• Tax Rating 2025 BIA - By-law 2025-29
• Thornton Union Cemetery By-​law 2021-34
• Transient Trader By-law 2006-48​​
• Untidy Lot By-law 2006-50 (Office Consolidation)
• Water Connection By-law 1996-58
• Water Connection (Thornton) By-law 2006-79
• Water (Thornton) Capital Costs Payable 2006-54
• Watering Restrictions (Municipal Watering System) By-law 2011-56
• Zoning By-law ​2003-50

If you would like a copy of a By-Law or if you cannot find a specific By-law, contact the Clerk's Office.