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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.

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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 Regarding barking dogs, who do we call By-Law or the OPP? On the Leamington municipality website OPP is indicated, which I’m sure they have more important task at hand.Please provide contact information for this situation. Thank you on Facebook Share Regarding barking dogs, who do we call By-Law or the OPP? On the Leamington municipality website OPP is indicated, which I’m sure they have more important task at hand.Please provide contact information for this situation. Thank you on Twitter Share Regarding barking dogs, who do we call By-Law or the OPP? On the Leamington municipality website OPP is indicated, which I’m sure they have more important task at hand.Please provide contact information for this situation. Thank you on Linkedin Email Regarding barking dogs, who do we call By-Law or the OPP? On the Leamington municipality website OPP is indicated, which I’m sure they have more important task at hand.Please provide contact information for this situation. Thank you link

    Regarding barking dogs, who do we call By-Law or the OPP? On the Leamington municipality website OPP is indicated, which I’m sure they have more important task at hand.Please provide contact information for this situation. Thank you

    Concerned Neighbour asked over 3 years 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 leamington.ca/reportanissue.

  • Share Rooming House Questions: 1) how do we know it is legal? Neighbours were never advised it was changing from a residence to a rooming house. 2) how many can live in a 3-bedroom house? (Not including the shallow basement) 3) if neighbours believe it is too crowded what do we do? on Facebook Share Rooming House Questions: 1) how do we know it is legal? Neighbours were never advised it was changing from a residence to a rooming house. 2) how many can live in a 3-bedroom house? (Not including the shallow basement) 3) if neighbours believe it is too crowded what do we do? on Twitter Share Rooming House Questions: 1) how do we know it is legal? Neighbours were never advised it was changing from a residence to a rooming house. 2) how many can live in a 3-bedroom house? (Not including the shallow basement) 3) if neighbours believe it is too crowded what do we do? on Linkedin Email Rooming House Questions: 1) how do we know it is legal? Neighbours were never advised it was changing from a residence to a rooming house. 2) how many can live in a 3-bedroom house? (Not including the shallow basement) 3) if neighbours believe it is too crowded what do we do? link

    Rooming House Questions: 1) how do we know it is legal? Neighbours were never advised it was changing from a residence to a rooming house. 2) how many can live in a 3-bedroom house? (Not including the shallow basement) 3) if neighbours believe it is too crowded what do we do?

    Cath asked almost 3 years ago

    Thank you for your question. 

    The Zoning By-law defines a “boarding, lodging and rooming house” as any building or portion thereof in which the proprietor supplies for hire or gain to more than three (3) other persons, lodging, meals, or both but shall not include a hotel, hospital, group home dwellings, home for the young or the aged or institution if the hotel, hospital, home or institution is licenced, approved or supervised under any general or special Act.


    The analysis does not end with this definition. In determining whether a property is being used as a boarding house, one has to consider the actual use of the premises by the occupants. The distinguishing characteristic between a boarding house and a single dwelling unit is the control of the premises. Control in a boarding house is between the owner and the occupants on an individual basis, whereas in a single dwelling unit, it is by the group operating as a single tenancy.

     

    If you believe a residence is in contravention of the Municipalities Zoning By-law, please report the issue through the Municipality's online tool here: leamington.ca/reportanissue


     

  • Share Hi, I live across from East Side Park on Bowman Avenue. Many dog owners do not poop & scoop & let their dogs run free in the park. Poop is also on lawns in this area. The by-laws need to be enforced. Sights in the park at both entrances should be larger & visible. Signs for fines & that residents can report dog owners too. It’s becoming worse everyday. I have gone out to offer bags to some owners who always say they forgot their bags but really they wouldn’t do clean up. For the park maybe not allowing dogs is the solution. Dogs off leash is getting worse & owners can’t even see where the dogs poop. Please help with this problem. I’m finding more & more poop on my lawn too. Confronting an owner is always risky. Thank you, a concerned citizen. on Facebook Share Hi, I live across from East Side Park on Bowman Avenue. Many dog owners do not poop & scoop & let their dogs run free in the park. Poop is also on lawns in this area. The by-laws need to be enforced. Sights in the park at both entrances should be larger & visible. Signs for fines & that residents can report dog owners too. It’s becoming worse everyday. I have gone out to offer bags to some owners who always say they forgot their bags but really they wouldn’t do clean up. For the park maybe not allowing dogs is the solution. Dogs off leash is getting worse & owners can’t even see where the dogs poop. Please help with this problem. I’m finding more & more poop on my lawn too. Confronting an owner is always risky. Thank you, a concerned citizen. on Twitter Share Hi, I live across from East Side Park on Bowman Avenue. Many dog owners do not poop & scoop & let their dogs run free in the park. Poop is also on lawns in this area. The by-laws need to be enforced. Sights in the park at both entrances should be larger & visible. Signs for fines & that residents can report dog owners too. It’s becoming worse everyday. I have gone out to offer bags to some owners who always say they forgot their bags but really they wouldn’t do clean up. For the park maybe not allowing dogs is the solution. Dogs off leash is getting worse & owners can’t even see where the dogs poop. Please help with this problem. I’m finding more & more poop on my lawn too. Confronting an owner is always risky. Thank you, a concerned citizen. on Linkedin Email Hi, I live across from East Side Park on Bowman Avenue. Many dog owners do not poop & scoop & let their dogs run free in the park. Poop is also on lawns in this area. The by-laws need to be enforced. Sights in the park at both entrances should be larger & visible. Signs for fines & that residents can report dog owners too. It’s becoming worse everyday. I have gone out to offer bags to some owners who always say they forgot their bags but really they wouldn’t do clean up. For the park maybe not allowing dogs is the solution. Dogs off leash is getting worse & owners can’t even see where the dogs poop. Please help with this problem. I’m finding more & more poop on my lawn too. Confronting an owner is always risky. Thank you, a concerned citizen. link

    Hi, I live across from East Side Park on Bowman Avenue. Many dog owners do not poop & scoop & let their dogs run free in the park. Poop is also on lawns in this area. The by-laws need to be enforced. Sights in the park at both entrances should be larger & visible. Signs for fines & that residents can report dog owners too. It’s becoming worse everyday. I have gone out to offer bags to some owners who always say they forgot their bags but really they wouldn’t do clean up. For the park maybe not allowing dogs is the solution. Dogs off leash is getting worse & owners can’t even see where the dogs poop. Please help with this problem. I’m finding more & more poop on my lawn too. Confronting an owner is always risky. Thank you, a concerned citizen.

    Evans asked about 2 years ago

    To report dogs running at large or owners not cleaning up after their dogs, please visit leamington.ca/reportanissue or contact the Animal Control Officer directly at 519-796-3013.

  • Share What can be done about people repeatedly parking in accessible parking spots? I witness the same woman parking (with no visible permit) in an accessible spot that is clearly marked almost every day. on Facebook Share What can be done about people repeatedly parking in accessible parking spots? I witness the same woman parking (with no visible permit) in an accessible spot that is clearly marked almost every day. on Twitter Share What can be done about people repeatedly parking in accessible parking spots? I witness the same woman parking (with no visible permit) in an accessible spot that is clearly marked almost every day. on Linkedin Email What can be done about people repeatedly parking in accessible parking spots? I witness the same woman parking (with no visible permit) in an accessible spot that is clearly marked almost every day. link

    What can be done about people repeatedly parking in accessible parking spots? I witness the same woman parking (with no visible permit) in an accessible spot that is clearly marked almost every day.

    CT asked almost 2 years ago

    Motor vehicles using accessible parking spots without a proper permit are subject to a fine of $75.00. Leamington By-law Enforcement and the 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 What is considered excessive barking and is there a time when your dog can bark like between 6am and 11pm. Thanks on Facebook Share What is considered excessive barking and is there a time when your dog can bark like between 6am and 11pm. Thanks on Twitter Share What is considered excessive barking and is there a time when your dog can bark like between 6am and 11pm. Thanks on Linkedin Email What is considered excessive barking and is there a time when your dog can bark like between 6am and 11pm. Thanks link

    What is considered excessive barking and is there a time when your dog can bark like between 6am and 11pm. Thanks

    Larry asked over 1 year ago

    Thank you for your question. There is no specific time of day that permits a dog to bark more than the By-law allows. By-law 51-18, regulates noise and states in section 3 (a) no person shall permit the persistent barking of a dog of which the person is the owner or has care and control. "Persistent" means of a continuous duration of not less than ninety (90) seconds per occurrence and occurring more than three times within a period of thirty (30) minutes.

    For your reference, the noise by-law is available here: 51-18-Noise-By-law.pdf

     

  • Share I'm just curious why I can't park on the front lawn that I own when washing my car or keeping it in the shade who made this ridiculous money-grab law . I've never got a ticket but I know friends that did and couldn't believe it, is it really coming to this you buy a home that takes half your life to pay off, and you pay ridiculous amounts of property tax only to find out you don't own your property. on Facebook Share I'm just curious why I can't park on the front lawn that I own when washing my car or keeping it in the shade who made this ridiculous money-grab law . I've never got a ticket but I know friends that did and couldn't believe it, is it really coming to this you buy a home that takes half your life to pay off, and you pay ridiculous amounts of property tax only to find out you don't own your property. on Twitter Share I'm just curious why I can't park on the front lawn that I own when washing my car or keeping it in the shade who made this ridiculous money-grab law . I've never got a ticket but I know friends that did and couldn't believe it, is it really coming to this you buy a home that takes half your life to pay off, and you pay ridiculous amounts of property tax only to find out you don't own your property. on Linkedin Email I'm just curious why I can't park on the front lawn that I own when washing my car or keeping it in the shade who made this ridiculous money-grab law . I've never got a ticket but I know friends that did and couldn't believe it, is it really coming to this you buy a home that takes half your life to pay off, and you pay ridiculous amounts of property tax only to find out you don't own your property. link

    I'm just curious why I can't park on the front lawn that I own when washing my car or keeping it in the shade who made this ridiculous money-grab law . I've never got a ticket but I know friends that did and couldn't believe it, is it really coming to this you buy a home that takes half your life to pay off, and you pay ridiculous amounts of property tax only to find out you don't own your property.

    Tony asked over 1 year ago

    Leamington Council passed By-law 08-18, a by-law regulating motor vehicle parking in residential zones and specifically making it an offence to park a motor vehicle other than in a garage or residential driveway.

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

  • Share Why are dog poop & scoop by laws not enforced? Dogs off leash & owners not picking up after their dogs is a huge problem in & around Eastside Park between Bowman Avenue & Whitwam Avenue. The park & surrounding areas are disgusting with poop. No fine signs are posted. Why aren’t there some volunteer patrols to control owners? on Facebook Share Why are dog poop & scoop by laws not enforced? Dogs off leash & owners not picking up after their dogs is a huge problem in & around Eastside Park between Bowman Avenue & Whitwam Avenue. The park & surrounding areas are disgusting with poop. No fine signs are posted. Why aren’t there some volunteer patrols to control owners? on Twitter Share Why are dog poop & scoop by laws not enforced? Dogs off leash & owners not picking up after their dogs is a huge problem in & around Eastside Park between Bowman Avenue & Whitwam Avenue. The park & surrounding areas are disgusting with poop. No fine signs are posted. Why aren’t there some volunteer patrols to control owners? on Linkedin Email Why are dog poop & scoop by laws not enforced? Dogs off leash & owners not picking up after their dogs is a huge problem in & around Eastside Park between Bowman Avenue & Whitwam Avenue. The park & surrounding areas are disgusting with poop. No fine signs are posted. Why aren’t there some volunteer patrols to control owners? link

    Why are dog poop & scoop by laws not enforced? Dogs off leash & owners not picking up after their dogs is a huge problem in & around Eastside Park between Bowman Avenue & Whitwam Avenue. The park & surrounding areas are disgusting with poop. No fine signs are posted. Why aren’t there some volunteer patrols to control owners?

    Evans asked over 1 year ago

    The Municipality has a by-law, being By-law 668-06, that provides for the regulation and registration of dogs within Leamington. It is an offence to permit a dog to run at large and fail to remove dog excrement. This specific by-law can be enforced by a municipal By-law Enforcement Officer or the Municipality’s Animal Control Officer.

    To report dogs running at large or owners not cleaning up after their dogs, please visit leamington.ca/reportanissue or contact the Animal Control Officer directly at 519-796-3013.

    For more information, please view the By-law here: Animal Control By-law.pdf

  • Share Our neighbor(renter) has a very large pine tree in the back yard that the landlord/homeowner has cut over half the branches off at the bottom and left the top half with all of its branches making it even more too heavy. We are extremely concerned when severe weather such as high winds, thunder/lightning storms and heavy snow come, that we are at high risk for that tree to come down and cause severe injury or death and massive damage to the homes which are in its path. Its length could reach multiple homes in either direction if it falls. An attempt to have the homeowner finish the work of taking it down was futile. on Facebook Share Our neighbor(renter) has a very large pine tree in the back yard that the landlord/homeowner has cut over half the branches off at the bottom and left the top half with all of its branches making it even more too heavy. We are extremely concerned when severe weather such as high winds, thunder/lightning storms and heavy snow come, that we are at high risk for that tree to come down and cause severe injury or death and massive damage to the homes which are in its path. Its length could reach multiple homes in either direction if it falls. An attempt to have the homeowner finish the work of taking it down was futile. on Twitter Share Our neighbor(renter) has a very large pine tree in the back yard that the landlord/homeowner has cut over half the branches off at the bottom and left the top half with all of its branches making it even more too heavy. We are extremely concerned when severe weather such as high winds, thunder/lightning storms and heavy snow come, that we are at high risk for that tree to come down and cause severe injury or death and massive damage to the homes which are in its path. Its length could reach multiple homes in either direction if it falls. An attempt to have the homeowner finish the work of taking it down was futile. on Linkedin Email Our neighbor(renter) has a very large pine tree in the back yard that the landlord/homeowner has cut over half the branches off at the bottom and left the top half with all of its branches making it even more too heavy. We are extremely concerned when severe weather such as high winds, thunder/lightning storms and heavy snow come, that we are at high risk for that tree to come down and cause severe injury or death and massive damage to the homes which are in its path. Its length could reach multiple homes in either direction if it falls. An attempt to have the homeowner finish the work of taking it down was futile. link

    Our neighbor(renter) has a very large pine tree in the back yard that the landlord/homeowner has cut over half the branches off at the bottom and left the top half with all of its branches making it even more too heavy. We are extremely concerned when severe weather such as high winds, thunder/lightning storms and heavy snow come, that we are at high risk for that tree to come down and cause severe injury or death and massive damage to the homes which are in its path. Its length could reach multiple homes in either direction if it falls. An attempt to have the homeowner finish the work of taking it down was futile.

    Lisa asked over 1 year ago

    Thank you for the question. This could possibly be a land maintenance or property standards issue.

    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.

    We will then assign an officer to investigate your concern.

  • Share Is there a limit to how long you can park your car on the street? One car house hold with a 4 car driveway. on Facebook Share Is there a limit to how long you can park your car on the street? One car house hold with a 4 car driveway. on Twitter Share Is there a limit to how long you can park your car on the street? One car house hold with a 4 car driveway. on Linkedin Email Is there a limit to how long you can park your car on the street? One car house hold with a 4 car driveway. link

    Is there a limit to how long you can park your car on the street? One car house hold with a 4 car driveway.

    Mel asked about 1 year ago

    The By-law Enforcement Department responds to complaints as well as conducts proactive patrols regarding parking violations. Many of the areas within the Municipality have different restriction regarding the allowable time a vehicle can be parked on a street. The best course of action is to contact the By-law Department to have the matter investigated.

    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 How late can someone have dogs/puppies outside barking continuously? Every night me n my family go through this! Me n my kids need my sleep! Please let me know cause I really don't think these neighbors want me showing up at their door 10pm at night! Enough is enough! on Facebook Share How late can someone have dogs/puppies outside barking continuously? Every night me n my family go through this! Me n my kids need my sleep! Please let me know cause I really don't think these neighbors want me showing up at their door 10pm at night! Enough is enough! on Twitter Share How late can someone have dogs/puppies outside barking continuously? Every night me n my family go through this! Me n my kids need my sleep! Please let me know cause I really don't think these neighbors want me showing up at their door 10pm at night! Enough is enough! on Linkedin Email How late can someone have dogs/puppies outside barking continuously? Every night me n my family go through this! Me n my kids need my sleep! Please let me know cause I really don't think these neighbors want me showing up at their door 10pm at night! Enough is enough! link

    How late can someone have dogs/puppies outside barking continuously? Every night me n my family go through this! Me n my kids need my sleep! Please let me know cause I really don't think these neighbors want me showing up at their door 10pm at night! Enough is enough!

    Julia kroslak asked about 1 year ago

    Thank you for your question. There is no specific time of day that permits a dog to bark more than the By-law allows. By-law 51-18 regulates noise and states in section 3 (a) no person shall permit the persistent barking of a dog of which the person is the owner or has care and control. "Persistent" means of a continuous duration of not less than ninety (90) seconds per occurrence and occurring more than three times within a period of thirty (30) minutes.

    Read the full noise by-law here: By-law 51-18-Noise-By-law

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