Learn about By-Law Enforcement

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The mandate of our By-law Enforcement division is to achieve compliance with municipal by-laws through education, mediation, and as necessary, enforcement and prosecution. Our primary goals are to ensure public safety and to maintain community standards that contribute to improving the quality of life in Leamington.

What do we do?

We enforce many different municipal by-laws, including property standards, land maintenance, parking, taxicabs, COVID-19 restrictions, pool enclosures, signs, and waste management, just to name a few.

We answer over 1400 calls a year ranging from barking dogs to unsafe buildings. We work together with the community and local agencies as we strive to make Leamington a safer and better place for everyone.

Check out our FAQ section for answers to some of our most asked questions. If you have any other by-law related questions, please feel free to ask them below.

The mandate of our By-law Enforcement division is to achieve compliance with municipal by-laws through education, mediation, and as necessary, enforcement and prosecution. Our primary goals are to ensure public safety and to maintain community standards that contribute to improving the quality of life in Leamington.

What do we do?

We enforce many different municipal by-laws, including property standards, land maintenance, parking, taxicabs, COVID-19 restrictions, pool enclosures, signs, and waste management, just to name a few.

We answer over 1400 calls a year ranging from barking dogs to unsafe buildings. We work together with the community and local agencies as we strive to make Leamington a safer and better place for everyone.

Check out our FAQ section for answers to some of our most asked questions. If you have any other by-law related questions, please feel free to ask them below.

Ask a Question

Do you have a question about Leamington by-laws? Let us know and we'll get back to you shortly.

To report a municipal issue, please visit leamington.ca/reportanissue



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  • Share We recently lost our dog to a stray cat fight. The neighbours have been catching the stray cats to get them fixed and vaccinated and feeding them on their property which has become a problem as they are now on our property creating an unsafe environment for my animals. Am I allowed to catch these stray cats and re-home them to a good home without getting into trouble? As well as they have a pet cat that they allow to go in and out, and comes on our property. What can be done about this? I need to protect my animals and make sure we do not lose another dog. on Facebook Share We recently lost our dog to a stray cat fight. The neighbours have been catching the stray cats to get them fixed and vaccinated and feeding them on their property which has become a problem as they are now on our property creating an unsafe environment for my animals. Am I allowed to catch these stray cats and re-home them to a good home without getting into trouble? As well as they have a pet cat that they allow to go in and out, and comes on our property. What can be done about this? I need to protect my animals and make sure we do not lose another dog. on Twitter Share We recently lost our dog to a stray cat fight. The neighbours have been catching the stray cats to get them fixed and vaccinated and feeding them on their property which has become a problem as they are now on our property creating an unsafe environment for my animals. Am I allowed to catch these stray cats and re-home them to a good home without getting into trouble? As well as they have a pet cat that they allow to go in and out, and comes on our property. What can be done about this? I need to protect my animals and make sure we do not lose another dog. on Linkedin Email We recently lost our dog to a stray cat fight. The neighbours have been catching the stray cats to get them fixed and vaccinated and feeding them on their property which has become a problem as they are now on our property creating an unsafe environment for my animals. Am I allowed to catch these stray cats and re-home them to a good home without getting into trouble? As well as they have a pet cat that they allow to go in and out, and comes on our property. What can be done about this? I need to protect my animals and make sure we do not lose another dog. link

    We recently lost our dog to a stray cat fight. The neighbours have been catching the stray cats to get them fixed and vaccinated and feeding them on their property which has become a problem as they are now on our property creating an unsafe environment for my animals. Am I allowed to catch these stray cats and re-home them to a good home without getting into trouble? As well as they have a pet cat that they allow to go in and out, and comes on our property. What can be done about this? I need to protect my animals and make sure we do not lose another dog.

    Bre asked 24 days ago

    Thank you for your inquiry. Property owners or occupiers in urban Leamington are permitted to humanely trap cats trespassing on their property using portable, humane traps provided by the Municipality upon request. It is essential to ensure the cat's safety and well-being by providing adequate food, water, and shelter suitable for the current weather conditions.

    The Municipality of Leamington offers traps for this purpose, requiring a refundable deposit of $80.00. Traps can be rented at a cost of $15.00 per day.

    Alternatively, residents may choose to bring stray cats to the Windsor-Essex Humane Society in Windsor for a fee of $30.00.

    For more information or to request a cat trap, please visit our website: https://www.leamington.ca/en/municipal-services/spay-neuter-program.aspx#Nuisance-Cats-

  • Share Is there a bylaw that requires property owners in the urban area od Leamington to pick up their leaves? on Facebook Share Is there a bylaw that requires property owners in the urban area od Leamington to pick up their leaves? on Twitter Share Is there a bylaw that requires property owners in the urban area od Leamington to pick up their leaves? on Linkedin Email Is there a bylaw that requires property owners in the urban area od Leamington to pick up their leaves? link

    Is there a bylaw that requires property owners in the urban area od Leamington to pick up their leaves?

    Wineguygk asked about 1 month ago

    Thank you for your inquiry. While the Municipality does not have a specific By-law addressing property owners picking up leaves, this matter may fall under By-law 840-08, which requires property owners to maintain their properties in a neat and tidy condition. 

     For your reference, we’ve included a link to the full By-law document below:

    If you would like this concern to be investigated, you can contact Leamington By-law Enforcement during regular business hours at 519-326-5761. Alternatively, you can report the issue online anytime using the Municipality's reporting tool at leamington.ca/reportanissue.

  • Share How long can a car stay parked on a street with out moving ? My neighbours car has been parked out front of my house for a week now and hasn’t moved once even though they have a 4 car driveway on Facebook Share How long can a car stay parked on a street with out moving ? My neighbours car has been parked out front of my house for a week now and hasn’t moved once even though they have a 4 car driveway on Twitter Share How long can a car stay parked on a street with out moving ? My neighbours car has been parked out front of my house for a week now and hasn’t moved once even though they have a 4 car driveway on Linkedin Email How long can a car stay parked on a street with out moving ? My neighbours car has been parked out front of my house for a week now and hasn’t moved once even though they have a 4 car driveway link

    How long can a car stay parked on a street with out moving ? My neighbours car has been parked out front of my house for a week now and hasn’t moved once even though they have a 4 car driveway

    Carrie asked about 2 months ago

    Thank you for your question. Unless otherwise posted, vehicles are permitted to park on a residential street for a maximum of 12 hours. 

    Additionally, between November 1 and March 31, vehicles require an on-street winter parking permit to park between the hours of 2:00 AM and 6:00 AM. More information on winter on-street parking can be found at leamington.ca/snow

    If you require any further assistance with this matter, please contact the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) or the Leamington By-law Department. The OPP non-emergency number is 1-888-310-1122. Alternatively, you can contact Leamington By-law Enforcement during regular business hours at 519-326-5761 or report the issue online 24/7 through the Municipality's website at leamington.ca/reportanissue.

  • Share Can I park my rv on my grass over the winter on Facebook Share Can I park my rv on my grass over the winter on Twitter Share Can I park my rv on my grass over the winter on Linkedin Email Can I park my rv on my grass over the winter link

    Can I park my rv on my grass over the winter

    Sandra asked about 2 months ago

    Thank you for your question. Leamington Council passed By-law 08-18, which regulates motor vehicle parking in residential zones and makes it an offence to park a motor vehicle anywhere other than a garage or residential driveway.

     You can view the by-law here: Leamington By-law 08-18.

  • Share For the last 3 nights, I wake up at 5am to a dog barking constantly until I leave for work at 630am. I am not sure the exact address but it is a neighbor around me. Am I able to file a noise complaint? on Facebook Share For the last 3 nights, I wake up at 5am to a dog barking constantly until I leave for work at 630am. I am not sure the exact address but it is a neighbor around me. Am I able to file a noise complaint? on Twitter Share For the last 3 nights, I wake up at 5am to a dog barking constantly until I leave for work at 630am. I am not sure the exact address but it is a neighbor around me. Am I able to file a noise complaint? on Linkedin Email For the last 3 nights, I wake up at 5am to a dog barking constantly until I leave for work at 630am. I am not sure the exact address but it is a neighbor around me. Am I able to file a noise complaint? link

    For the last 3 nights, I wake up at 5am to a dog barking constantly until I leave for work at 630am. I am not sure the exact address but it is a neighbor around me. Am I able to file a noise complaint?

    Erica asked 2 months ago

    The Leamington By-law Enforcement Department and the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) can both respond to incidents regarding barking dogs. The OPP non-emergency number is 1-888-310-1122. Alternatively, you can contact Leamington By-law Enforcement during regular business hours at 519-326-5761 or report the issue online 24/7 through the Municipality's website at www.leamington.ca/reportanissue.

  • Share Is there anything that can be done about a neighbour in the upper unit purposefully making noise to spite me. She has admitted to trying to make noise when my baby cries. on Facebook Share Is there anything that can be done about a neighbour in the upper unit purposefully making noise to spite me. She has admitted to trying to make noise when my baby cries. on Twitter Share Is there anything that can be done about a neighbour in the upper unit purposefully making noise to spite me. She has admitted to trying to make noise when my baby cries. on Linkedin Email Is there anything that can be done about a neighbour in the upper unit purposefully making noise to spite me. She has admitted to trying to make noise when my baby cries. link

    Is there anything that can be done about a neighbour in the upper unit purposefully making noise to spite me. She has admitted to trying to make noise when my baby cries.

    Mona asked 2 months ago

    The Leamington By-law Enforcement Department and the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) both address concerns related to unnecessary noise, which is defined as sound that is loud, persistent, or continuous and that reasonably disturbs the peace, rest, comfort, or convenience of residents, depending on the surrounding circumstances.

    For noise-related concerns, you can reach the OPP’s non-emergency line at 1-888-310-1122. Alternatively, you may contact Leamington By-law Enforcement during regular business hours at 519-326-5761 or submit a report anytime through our website at leamington.ca/reportanissue.

    For further details, please refer to the Municipality’s Noise By-law. 

     

  • Share How many cats can a person living in Leamington town limits have in their home? on Facebook Share How many cats can a person living in Leamington town limits have in their home? on Twitter Share How many cats can a person living in Leamington town limits have in their home? on Linkedin Email How many cats can a person living in Leamington town limits have in their home? link

    How many cats can a person living in Leamington town limits have in their home?

    L Fagan asked 3 months ago

    Thank you for your inquiry. The Municipality of Leamington does not have a specific by-law regarding the number of cats allowed in a household. 

    However, if you have concerns about animal neglect or abuse, we encourage you to contact Animal Welfare at 1-833-9-ANIMAL or reach out to our local animal control officer at 519-816-7627.

  • Share Can I drive a 4 wheeler in Leamington? on Facebook Share Can I drive a 4 wheeler in Leamington? on Twitter Share Can I drive a 4 wheeler in Leamington? on Linkedin Email Can I drive a 4 wheeler in Leamington? link

    Can I drive a 4 wheeler in Leamington?

    Mike@1982 asked 4 months ago

    Thank you for reaching out with your question. The Municipality of Leamington does not have a by-law specific to 4-wheelers. For concerns regarding the use of 4-wheelers, we recommend contacting the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) directly. You can reach them on their non-emergency line at 1-888-310-1122.

  • Share Where are I can report about the car what always parking on sidewalk and close all the way to pass? on Facebook Share Where are I can report about the car what always parking on sidewalk and close all the way to pass? on Twitter Share Where are I can report about the car what always parking on sidewalk and close all the way to pass? on Linkedin Email Where are I can report about the car what always parking on sidewalk and close all the way to pass? link

    Where are I can report about the car what always parking on sidewalk and close all the way to pass?

    Anna asked 5 months ago

    The Leamington By-law Enforcement and Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are responsible for enforcing this By-law.

    The OPP non-emergency number is 1-888-310-1122. Alternatively, you can contact Leamington By-law Enforcement during regular business hours at 519-326-5761 or report the issue online 24/7 through the Municipality's website at leamington.ca/reportanissue.

  • Share Is my neighbour allowed to trim my trees without my permission on Facebook Share Is my neighbour allowed to trim my trees without my permission on Twitter Share Is my neighbour allowed to trim my trees without my permission on Linkedin Email Is my neighbour allowed to trim my trees without my permission link

    Is my neighbour allowed to trim my trees without my permission

    de Jong asked 5 months ago

    Thank you for your question. In the case of a neighbour trimming trees without permission, we suggest seeking legal advice or contacting The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP). The OPP non-emergency number is 1-888-310-1122.

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