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 Construction crew adding the bike lane to the promenade at the marina are blasting loud music all day. Prefer this be lowered or turned off please. on Facebook Share Construction crew adding the bike lane to the promenade at the marina are blasting loud music all day. Prefer this be lowered or turned off please. on Twitter Share Construction crew adding the bike lane to the promenade at the marina are blasting loud music all day. Prefer this be lowered or turned off please. on Linkedin Email Construction crew adding the bike lane to the promenade at the marina are blasting loud music all day. Prefer this be lowered or turned off please. link

    Construction crew adding the bike lane to the promenade at the marina are blasting loud music all day. Prefer this be lowered or turned off please.

    Linda M asked 13 days ago

    The Leamington By-law Enforcement Department and the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) can both respond to incidents regarding unnecessary noise. 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.

    I have included By-law 51-18 Being a by-law to regulate noise for your reference.
    https://www.leamington.ca/en/resources/51-18-Noise-By-law.pdf

  • Share Can residents put laundry out to dry on a clothsline hanging from the front of the house on a string from garage? on Facebook Share Can residents put laundry out to dry on a clothsline hanging from the front of the house on a string from garage? on Twitter Share Can residents put laundry out to dry on a clothsline hanging from the front of the house on a string from garage? on Linkedin Email Can residents put laundry out to dry on a clothsline hanging from the front of the house on a string from garage? link

    Can residents put laundry out to dry on a clothsline hanging from the front of the house on a string from garage?

    Elaine asked 23 days ago

    Thank you for your question. The Municipality of Leamington does not have a By-law that prohibits residents from putting laundry out to dry on a clothesline from the front of the house to the garage.

  • 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 month 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 www.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 3 months 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: https://www.leamington.ca/en/municipal-services/resources/51-18-Noise-By-law.pdf

  • Share Hello, If I were to build a pergola that is only 3 feet deep at the top and about 6 feet wide , how tall can it be ? 4.5 metres high ? on Facebook Share Hello, If I were to build a pergola that is only 3 feet deep at the top and about 6 feet wide , how tall can it be ? 4.5 metres high ? on Twitter Share Hello, If I were to build a pergola that is only 3 feet deep at the top and about 6 feet wide , how tall can it be ? 4.5 metres high ? on Linkedin Email Hello, If I were to build a pergola that is only 3 feet deep at the top and about 6 feet wide , how tall can it be ? 4.5 metres high ? link

    Hello, If I were to build a pergola that is only 3 feet deep at the top and about 6 feet wide , how tall can it be ? 4.5 metres high ?

    Anthony asked 3 months ago

    With respect to your question about gazebos, we have included Section 4.1 from our Zoning By-law for your information. If a Gazebo does not fall within these guidelines, you must contact our Building Department to obtain the proper permits. 

    4.1 Accessory Uses, Buildings and Structures Accessory uses, buildings or structures are permitted in any yard, in any zone, subject to the provisions of this By-law for the particular zone in which said building or structure is in or use is located and provided that they: 

    a)    shall not be used for human habitation, except where a residential dwelling unit is a permitted accessory use; 

    b)    shall not be built closer to the front lot line or exterior side lot line than the minimum distance required by this By-law for the main building on the lot unless the lot abuts Lake Erie. Accessory buildings or structures shall not be built closer than 1 m (3.28 ft) from the front lot line for lots that abut Lake Erie; 

    c)    shall not be built closer than 1 m (3.28 ft) to any interior side lot line and 1 m (3.28 ft) to any rear lot line except: i) that common semi-detached private garages, decks or carports may be centred on a mutual side lot line; ii) that in the case where a side or rear lot line for a commercial or industrial use abuts a residential or holding residential zone, accessory uses, buildings or structure shall comply with the minimum required yard for the main building on the lot; 

    d)    shall not exceed 10 % coverage of the total lot area; 

    e)    shall not exceed 1 storey and the following maximum heights: 

    1. in all residential zones, 4.5 m (14.76 ft); 
    2. in all agricultural zones, 6 m (19.68 ft); 

    iii)   in all other zones, 10 m (32.80 ft); 

    f)     shall not be built within 2 m (6.56 ft) of the main building or from another accessory building, structure or use; 

    g)    shall not be considered as an accessory building or structure if attached to the main building in any way; 

    h)    shall not be permitted without a main building or structure; and 

    i)     where a required rear yard abuts a required front yard of an abutting property, the accessory building or structure shall not be located within a triangular space for a distance of 6 m (19.68 ft) measured along the exterior lot line and the interior lot line of the abutting lot (see illustration of “Yard” in the definitions).

  • 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 5 months 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 When building a fence on the property line, is there a distance from the fence required if installing a cement pad with pool heater, pump, filter on it? The heater, pump filter are inside the fence. on Facebook Share When building a fence on the property line, is there a distance from the fence required if installing a cement pad with pool heater, pump, filter on it? The heater, pump filter are inside the fence. on Twitter Share When building a fence on the property line, is there a distance from the fence required if installing a cement pad with pool heater, pump, filter on it? The heater, pump filter are inside the fence. on Linkedin Email When building a fence on the property line, is there a distance from the fence required if installing a cement pad with pool heater, pump, filter on it? The heater, pump filter are inside the fence. link

    When building a fence on the property line, is there a distance from the fence required if installing a cement pad with pool heater, pump, filter on it? The heater, pump filter are inside the fence.

    B68demers asked 7 months ago

     

    When building a fence on a property line, a concrete pad and the related heating pump for the pool must be located a minimum of 1.5m from the lot line (fence). It cannot encroach into the required side yard of 1.5m for an interior side yard.  

    Please contact our Planning Services department directly at 519-326-5761, as a more in-depth review can be completed by reviewing the property location and proposal.

  • 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 8 months 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: https://www.leamington.ca/en/municipal-services/resources/Animal_Control_By-law.pdf

  • 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 9 months 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: https://www.leamington.ca/en/municipal-services/resources/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 10 months 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: https://www.leamington.ca/uploads/9/Doc_636682969373416854.pdf?ts=638270838730685283

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