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 Do I need permission to dig around the house to repair my foundation of the house on Facebook Share Do I need permission to dig around the house to repair my foundation of the house on Twitter Share Do I need permission to dig around the house to repair my foundation of the house on Linkedin Email Do I need permission to dig around the house to repair my foundation of the house link

    Do I need permission to dig around the house to repair my foundation of the house

    Chet Seng asked 27 days ago

    Thank you for your question. 

    For any work involving digging around your home to repair the foundation, please contact the Building Services Department. They can provide information and guidance related to permits and applicable regulations. 

    You can contact Building Services during regular business hours (Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM) by calling 519-326-5761, or through our online reporting portal at leamington.ca/ReportAnIssue.

  • Share Neighbor is continuing making noise late night and early morning would appreciate them to respect us as we have respected them on Facebook Share Neighbor is continuing making noise late night and early morning would appreciate them to respect us as we have respected them on Twitter Share Neighbor is continuing making noise late night and early morning would appreciate them to respect us as we have respected them on Linkedin Email Neighbor is continuing making noise late night and early morning would appreciate them to respect us as we have respected them link

    Neighbor is continuing making noise late night and early morning would appreciate them to respect us as we have respected them

    EMANUEL asked about 1 month 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 contact the OPP's non-emergency line at 1-888-310-1122. Alternatively, you may contact Leamington By-law Enforcement during regular business hours (8:30 AM to 4:30 PM) at 519-326-5761 or report the issue online through our website at leamington.ca/reportanissue.

    For further details, please refer to the Municipality's Noise By-law here: https://www.leamington.ca/en/municipal-services/resources/51-18-Noise-By-law.pdf

  • Share Is there a distance someone needs to be away from a private driveway on a residential street? Our street parking is getting out of control, cars are hanging over the ends of our driveway. Cars are parking across sidewalks or have the rear ends hanging out onto the street at times. I know I’ve pulled out of my driveway blind because I cannot see through the solid line of cars parked on the road. on Facebook Share Is there a distance someone needs to be away from a private driveway on a residential street? Our street parking is getting out of control, cars are hanging over the ends of our driveway. Cars are parking across sidewalks or have the rear ends hanging out onto the street at times. I know I’ve pulled out of my driveway blind because I cannot see through the solid line of cars parked on the road. on Twitter Share Is there a distance someone needs to be away from a private driveway on a residential street? Our street parking is getting out of control, cars are hanging over the ends of our driveway. Cars are parking across sidewalks or have the rear ends hanging out onto the street at times. I know I’ve pulled out of my driveway blind because I cannot see through the solid line of cars parked on the road. on Linkedin Email Is there a distance someone needs to be away from a private driveway on a residential street? Our street parking is getting out of control, cars are hanging over the ends of our driveway. Cars are parking across sidewalks or have the rear ends hanging out onto the street at times. I know I’ve pulled out of my driveway blind because I cannot see through the solid line of cars parked on the road. link

    Is there a distance someone needs to be away from a private driveway on a residential street? Our street parking is getting out of control, cars are hanging over the ends of our driveway. Cars are parking across sidewalks or have the rear ends hanging out onto the street at times. I know I’ve pulled out of my driveway blind because I cannot see through the solid line of cars parked on the road.

    Shannon123 asked about 2 months ago

    Thank you for your question.

    Parking in a manner that obstructs a driveway or lane, or stopping on or over a sidewalk, is a violation of Leamington’s traffic By-law. These rules help maintain visibility, safety, and accessibility for residents and pedestrians. 

    If this continues to be a concern, please report it to our By-law Enforcement Department. Reports can be made during regular business hours by calling 519-326-5761, or anytime through the online reporting portal at leamington.ca/ReportAnIssue

  • Share How do I report a loud car or exhaust noise. Is this a noise bylaw or an OPP issue? on Facebook Share How do I report a loud car or exhaust noise. Is this a noise bylaw or an OPP issue? on Twitter Share How do I report a loud car or exhaust noise. Is this a noise bylaw or an OPP issue? on Linkedin Email How do I report a loud car or exhaust noise. Is this a noise bylaw or an OPP issue? link

    How do I report a loud car or exhaust noise. Is this a noise bylaw or an OPP issue?

    Wayne asked about 2 months ago

    Thank you for your inquiry regarding excessive vehicle or exhaust noise. If the vehicle is in motion when the noise occurs, please contact the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) on their non-emergency line at 1-888-310-1122, available 24/7.

     If the vehicle is stationary or idling while producing excessive noise, you may report the issue to the Municipality of Leamington By-law Enforcement Department. Reports can be made during regular business hours by calling 519-326-5761, or at any time using the Municipality’s online reporting portal at leamington.ca/ReportAnIssue
     
     When reporting, please include as much information as possible, such as the date and time of the incident, location, vehicle description, and licence plate number (if known). This type of noise may be a violation of Leamington’s Noise By-law 51-18.

  • Share Is there anyone that follows up on a landlord that refuses to fix a toilet in a rental unit? It is a young mother with a newborn baby, two year old twins and a seven year old. They are having to go to the washroom at a neighbour's and the toilet has not been fixed for over two weeks. Thank you Wilma Lamb . on Facebook Share Is there anyone that follows up on a landlord that refuses to fix a toilet in a rental unit? It is a young mother with a newborn baby, two year old twins and a seven year old. They are having to go to the washroom at a neighbour's and the toilet has not been fixed for over two weeks. Thank you Wilma Lamb . on Twitter Share Is there anyone that follows up on a landlord that refuses to fix a toilet in a rental unit? It is a young mother with a newborn baby, two year old twins and a seven year old. They are having to go to the washroom at a neighbour's and the toilet has not been fixed for over two weeks. Thank you Wilma Lamb . on Linkedin Email Is there anyone that follows up on a landlord that refuses to fix a toilet in a rental unit? It is a young mother with a newborn baby, two year old twins and a seven year old. They are having to go to the washroom at a neighbour's and the toilet has not been fixed for over two weeks. Thank you Wilma Lamb . link

    Is there anyone that follows up on a landlord that refuses to fix a toilet in a rental unit? It is a young mother with a newborn baby, two year old twins and a seven year old. They are having to go to the washroom at a neighbour's and the toilet has not been fixed for over two weeks. Thank you Wilma Lamb .

    Wilma asked 2 months ago

    Thank you for your question. 

    The Municipality of Leamington has a comprehensive Property Standards By-law in place to ensure that all properties are maintained in a safe and habitable condition.

    A non-functioning toilet for over two weeks may be considered a violation of this by-law. We encourage the tenant to report this matter to the By-law Enforcement Department, who can investigate and take appropriate action.

    To report a property standards concern:

    Please contact the Leamington By-law Enforcement during regular business hours at 519-326-5761. Alternatively, the issue can be reported online anytime at     leamington.ca/ReportAnIssue.

    Thank you again for bringing this matter forward. Ensuring the health and safety of residents is a priority for the Municipality.

  • Share Are we allowed to sleep for few hours in the car? And which parking lot can we park for one night? on Facebook Share Are we allowed to sleep for few hours in the car? And which parking lot can we park for one night? on Twitter Share Are we allowed to sleep for few hours in the car? And which parking lot can we park for one night? on Linkedin Email Are we allowed to sleep for few hours in the car? And which parking lot can we park for one night? link

    Are we allowed to sleep for few hours in the car? And which parking lot can we park for one night?

    Ned asked 2 months ago

    Thank you for your question.

    There is currently no specific bylaw in Leamington that prohibits sleeping in a vehicle. However, if you choose to park on a public street, please pay close attention to any posted signage, as local parking restrictions still apply.

    If you are considering parking overnight in a private parking lot (such as a business or plaza), you must obtain permission from the property owner or manager.

    For municipal parking lots operated by the Municipality of Leamington, a 9-hour parking limit applies. Exceeding this time may result in enforcement action.

    If you have further questions or require clarification, please do not hesitate to contact the Municipality directly at 519-326-5761.

  • Share How messy can the neighbours yard get before bylaw enforcement gets involved? on Facebook Share How messy can the neighbours yard get before bylaw enforcement gets involved? on Twitter Share How messy can the neighbours yard get before bylaw enforcement gets involved? on Linkedin Email How messy can the neighbours yard get before bylaw enforcement gets involved? link

    How messy can the neighbours yard get before bylaw enforcement gets involved?

    Andy asked 3 months ago

    Thank you for your inquiry. Yard maintenance in the Municipality of Leamington is regulated under the Land Maintenance By-law. This by-law includes requirements for general property upkeep, such as maintaining grass and weeds below a certain height, to help keep neighbourhood standards upheld.

     

    If you have concerns about a neighbouring property, you can contact Leamington By-law Enforcement during regular business hours at 519-326-5761. Alternatively, you can report an issue online anytime at leamington.ca/ReportAnIssue.

     

    View the current Land Maintenance By-law for more information.

  • Share Do I need to have a permit for a swimming pool 10’ by 43”? on Facebook Share Do I need to have a permit for a swimming pool 10’ by 43”? on Twitter Share Do I need to have a permit for a swimming pool 10’ by 43”? on Linkedin Email Do I need to have a permit for a swimming pool 10’ by 43”? link

    Do I need to have a permit for a swimming pool 10’ by 43”?

    Herman Friesen asked 3 months ago

    Thank you for your inquiry.

    Any pool designed to hold more than 11.8 inches of water requires a Pool Enclosure Permit, as outlined in the Pool Enclosure By-law.

    Click here for the current By-law, which includes a list of required details that must be shown on the site plan and submitted with your application.

    You can apply online through Cloudpermit under “Building Permit”:
    https://www.leamington.ca/en/municipal-services/building-permits.aspx

    Click here for the paper application if you prefer to apply in person.

    If you have further questions about the application process, please contact Building Services at 519-326-5761 ext. 1440.

  • Share What are the laws for atv riding on roads in leamington area on Facebook Share What are the laws for atv riding on roads in leamington area on Twitter Share What are the laws for atv riding on roads in leamington area on Linkedin Email What are the laws for atv riding on roads in leamington area link

    What are the laws for atv riding on roads in leamington area

    Knalz asked 4 months ago

    Thank you for your inquiry. The Municipality of Leamington does not currently have a by-law regulating the use of all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) on municipal roads. However, road use regulations for these types of vehicles may still fall under provincial jurisdiction. 

    For the most accurate and up-to-date information, please contact the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) through their non-emergency line at 1-888-310-1122.

  • Share Does Leamington have a city ordinance concerning leaving a vehicle in a parking lot overnight ? For example, walmart parking lot. thank you on Facebook Share Does Leamington have a city ordinance concerning leaving a vehicle in a parking lot overnight ? For example, walmart parking lot. thank you on Twitter Share Does Leamington have a city ordinance concerning leaving a vehicle in a parking lot overnight ? For example, walmart parking lot. thank you on Linkedin Email Does Leamington have a city ordinance concerning leaving a vehicle in a parking lot overnight ? For example, walmart parking lot. thank you link

    Does Leamington have a city ordinance concerning leaving a vehicle in a parking lot overnight ? For example, walmart parking lot. thank you

    mary asked 4 months ago

    Thank you for your inquiry. The Municipality of Leamington does not have a by-law regulating parking on private property, such as the Walmart parking lot. Please note that municipal parking lots have a parking limit of 9 hours.

    If you have further questions, please contact Leamington By-law Enforcement during regular business hours at 519-326-5761.

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