Regulatory By-laws

The Adequate Heat By-law requires rented and leased buildings to have adequate heat.

The Adult Entertainment Parlour By-law provides regulations for owners, operators and attendants at adult entertainment parlours.

The Alternative Energy By-law provides information to the Fire Department about buildings that use alternative energy sources.

The Animal Control By-law regulates and prohibits certain animals within the Township of Uxbridge. For information at a glance view our Animal Control Brochure. 

The Boulevard By-Law regulates the maintenance, occupancy, use and other matters pertaining to those portions of public highways under the jurisdiction of the Township of Uxbridge known as boulevards. For information at a glance view our Boulevard Maintenance Brochure.

The Buildings Administrative And Enforcement Of The Building Code Act By-Law outlines how the Township of Uxbridge will enforce the building regulations outlined in the Ontario Building Code.

The Business Licensing By-law provides the licensing and regulation of various businesses in the Township of Uxbridge. Learn how to apply for a business licence.

The Cash-in-lieu of Parkland By-law requires new developments and redevelopments to include a section of land as parkland.

The Clean and Clear By-law regulates the draining, cleaning and clearing of lands within the Township of Uxbridge.

The Construction Fire Safety By-law outlines the construction fire safety guidelines for the Township of Uxbridge.

The Council Code of Conduct and Complaint Procedure By-law regulates the behaviour and actions of Council members in the Township of Uxbridge.

The Discharge of Firearms By-law prohibits and regulates the discharge of guns, or other fire-arms, air-guns, cross-bows, long-bows or any other class or type therefore in the Township of Uxbridge. For information at a glance view our Discharge of Firearms Brochure. 

The Election Sign and Third Party Sign By-law regulates election and third party signs in the Township of Uxbridge. This includes the location and size of election signs. For information at a glance view our Election Signs Brochure. 

The Encroachment on Public Lands By-law regulates all encroachments onto public lands in the Township of Uxbridge. For information at a glance view our Encroachment Brochure. 

The Fees By-law 2024-105 establishes and requires the payment of fees and charges for information, services, activities and the use of Township property.

The Fees By-Law 2025-051 establishes the requires the payment of fees and charges pertaining to recreation, culture and tourism, the parks and arena and public works departments.   

The Fence By-law prescribes the height and description of fences in the Township of Uxbridge. It also requires property owners to put up a fence around an outdoor swimming pool.

The Fence Cost Sharing By-law regulates how the cost of property line fences should be shared between neighbouring property owners.

The Fill (Site Alteration) By-law prohibits and regulates the removal of topsoil, the placing or dumping of fill and the alteration of the grade of land in the Township of Uxbridge. View Site Alteration By-law Brochure.

The Fire By-law regulates setting and maintaining open air fires in the Township of Uxbridge.

The Fireworks By-law prohibits and regulates the sale and discharge of fireworks in the Township of Uxbridge. For information at a glance view our Fireworks Brochure. 

The Fortification of Land By-law regulates the fortification of land and prohibits excessive fortification of land and the application of excessive protective elements to land within the Township of Uxbridge.

The Fuel Tank Removal By-law requires fuel tanks be removed from abandoned properties or properties that are no longer in use.

The Graffiti By-law prohibits graffiti on property and requires properties to be graffiti-free in the Township of Uxbridge.

The Kennel By-law outlines the licensing, regulations and governing of kennels in the Township of Uxbridge.

The Line Fences By-law includes the appointment of fence viewers, appointed by the municipality to resolve boundary disputes, and the fence viewers fee.

The Motorized Snow Vehicles By-law regulates, prohibits and governs the operation of motorized snow vehicles in the Township of Uxbridge.

The Noise By-law regulates and controls noise levels across the Township of Uxbridge. If you need to exceed these limits for an event or project, you can submit a Noise Exemption Application. For a quick summary of the rules, check out our Noise Brochure. 

The Outdoor Solid Fuel Combustion Appliances By-law regulates the location, installation and operation of outdoor solid fuel combustion appliances in the Township of Uxbridge.

The Parks By-law regulates and controls the use of parks and park buildings in the Township of Uxbridge.

Amendment to Parks By-law - By-law No. 2020-053

The Peat Extraction By-law regulates and prohibits the removal and disturbance of peat in the Township of Uxbridge.

The Personal Conveyance By-Law regulates and controls the use of skateboards, bicycles and similar devices in the Township of Uxbridge.

The Power of Entry By-law outlines the power of entry onto properties for municipal officials, including by-law officers.

The Procedural By-law regulates decorum at Council and Committee meetings.

The Procurement By-law outlines the policy for the procurement of goods and services for the Township of Uxbridge.

The Prohibited Animals By-law and the Prohibited Animals List outlines the animals that are not permitted to be kept as pets within the Township of Uxbridge.

The Property Standards By-law regulates residential, non-residential and vacant properties in the Township of Uxbridge. For information at a glance view our Property Standards Brochure. 

The Property Standards Development and Redevelopment By-law regulates properties that are being developed and redeveloped in the Township of Uxbridge.

The Public Nuisance By-law prohibits or regulates public nuisances in the Township of Uxbridge.

The Racing By-law licenses, governs and regulates motor vehicle, go-kart and motorcycle racing in the Township of Uxbridge.

The Refuse By-law prohibits depositing refuse or debris on lands within the Township without the permission of the property owner.

The Replica and Imitation Firearms By-law regulates the sale and possession of replica firearms and imitation firearms in the Township of Uxbridge.

The Road Extensions By-law adopts the standard rural local road section with open ditches for the design criteria for extensions to roads within an unopened right of way.

The Shooting Range By-law regulates, prohibits and controls noise from shooting ranges in the Township of Uxbridge.

The Sign By-law regulates all signage in the Township of Uxbridge to maintain community safety and aesthetic standards. If your proposed sign does not meet standard by-law provisions, you must submit a Sign Exemption Application. For a quick summary of the rules, check out our Sign Brochure

The Site Plan Control By-law regulates site plan control areas within the Township of Uxbridge.

The Smoking By-law regulates smoking (tobacco and cannabis) within the Region of Durham.

The Snow Removal By-law regulates snow removal within the Township of Uxbridge. For information at a glance view our Snow and Ice Removal Brochure. 

The Special Events By-law regulates and governs all public events within the Township of Uxbridge. If you're planning a festival, parade, or community gathering, you must submit a Special Event Permit Application to ensure compliance with safety and licensing standards. For information at a glance view our Special Event Brochure. 

The Street Numbering By-law outlines the process for numbering buildings and properties in the Township of Uxbridge.

The Taxi By-law outlines the licensing process and regulations for taxicab drivers, owners and brokers and limits the number of taxis operating in the municipality.

The Consolidated Traffic By-law regulates traffic and parking on highways, private property and municipal property within the Township of Uxbridge. If you violate the parking regulations, you may receive a parking ticket.

If you need to exceed these limits, you can submit a Temporary 3-Hour Parking Permit Exemption Application. For a quick summary of the rules, check out out Parking Exemption Brochure. 

The Tree By-law regulates the tree canopy, tree preservation and tree removal within the Region of Durham.

The Two Unit Housing Registry By-law provides for the registration of two-unit houses and appointing a registrar to register two-unit houses in the public register.