By-laws
If you have a By-law related complaint or would like to speak with a By-law Officer please call 705-434-5055 ext. 240 (during business hours), email the By-law Department or fill out our Report a Concern form.
For after hours complaints regarding Canine Control please contact Ewe Herd Me: 705-220-6890.
Below you will find a list of By-laws commonly requested by the public. If you would like a By-law not found in the listing below, or need a certified copy of a By-law, please contact the Clerk’s Department.
The By-laws listed on our website are not the official version of the By-law. The By-laws are provided for information only and should not be relied upon as an official copy.
Commonly Requested By-laws
These are a few of our commonly requested By-laws. Don’t see a By-law? Contact the By-law Department for more information.
• Council and Committee Appointment By-law (Consolidated)
• License and Regulate Refreshment Vehicles and Catering Trucks By-law
• Marriage Licenses Fees and Charges By-law
• Municipal Water Rates By-law
• Municipal Wastewater Rates By-law
• Municipal Rates and Tax Ratios By-law
• Restrict Use of Motorized Vehicle By-law
• Site Alteration and Fill By-law
Building By-laws
• By-law to Amend 23-43 Building By-law
• Development Charges Pamphlet (Effective October 1, 2025)
• Outdoor Wood Burning Appliance By-law
Planning By-laws
• Zoning By-law No. 03-57 (Comprehensive)
• Zoning By-law No. 13-14 (Amendment to Zoning By-law No. 03-57 – Employment Lands)
• Zoning By-law No. 03-56 (Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan)
• Zoning By-law No. 20-30 (Amendment to Zoning By-laws No. 03-56 and No. 03-57 – Definitions)
• By-law 2022-43 – Rules and Procedures for Committee of Adjustment
• By-law 2022-66 – Delegation of Planning Authority
• By-law 2023-100 – Committee of Adjustment By-law
• By-law 23-60 – Site Plan Control By-law_Nov 2024 Consolidation
By-law Enforcement
To ensure your Concern is directed to the appropriate department, please follow the instructions below.
For concerns relating to By-law Enforcement, Building or Planning please use the Cloudpermit submission form. All information submitted is protected under the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.
Complaint process
The By-law Enforcement department looks into complaints they receive and confirms they are valid. Once a by-law violation is confirmed, the By-law Enforcement department will strive to obtain voluntary compliance with our by-laws through public education and mediation. Complaints unable to be resolved through this method may move to further action, such as Notices and Orders.
Written complaints must be forwarded to the municipality. While the municipality will offer assistance or direction with respect to a By-law concern over the phone, Staff will not initiate an investigation without first receiving the complaint in writing.
HOW TO SUBMIT A By-law Enforcement
The Township of Adjala-Tosorontio is pleased to offer residents Cloudpermit – an online system to submit concerns and complaints. Creating and submitting concerns/complaints through Cloudpermit is quick and easy.
- Step 1: Start creating a concern/complaint by selecting the ‘Report a Concern – Municipal By-law’ button
- Step 2: Search for a property by typing an address or by moving and zooming on the map. Click on the property to place a pin for the location of the complaint.
- Step 3: Select ‘Create Complaint’ from the panel on the right side of the map. Fill in the required information. You can describe the exact location the concern/complaint if it is, for example, outside of the property borders and you want to help the by-law enforcement officer to find the location more easily.
- Step 4: Verify and ‘Submit’ your concern/complaint for review. Success, you have submitted your concern.
Need help? Visit https://support.cloudpermit.com/support/home for answers to commonly asked questions.
For concerns relating to speeding, trespassing or after-hour noise complaints contact the OPP Non-emergency line at 1-888-310-1122 or use the OPP Online Reporting Tool.