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By-law Directory

Here are commonly requested by-laws for the City of Niagara Falls. If you can't find the by-law you are looking for, please contact us.

To request a by-law that is not on this list, please contact 905-356-7521 or service@niagarafalls.ca.

To request documents in an alternative format or with communication support, please visit our Accessibility page.

Frequently requested by-laws

A by-law to establish administrative penalties for non-parking.

Our Animal Control By-law is enforced by the Niagara SPCA and Humane Society. It promotes responsible pet ownership and animal care within the community. By regulating the care, licensing, and control of animals, it helps protect public safety, ensures the humane treatment of animals, and fosters a harmonious environment for residents and their pets.

  • By-law 2018-91: To amend By-law 79-200 and introduce new definitions and regulatory provisions respecting Bed and Breakfasts.
  • By-law 2021-57: To regulate and license Vacation Rental Units and Bed and Breakfast Establishments, and also contains fines and penalties. This by-law was amended by By-law 2025-033 to include Owner Occupied Short-Term Rentals.
  • By-law 2021-99: To amend By-law 2021-57

Learn more about Bed and Breakfasts on our webpage.

A by-law under the Building Code Act respecting construction, demolition, change of use, occupancy permits, transfer of permits, inspections and associated fees.

The cemetery by-law establishes the rules and regulations for Niagara Falls municipal cemeteries.

The Commercial Parking Lot By-law is for the issuance of licences in the City of Niagara Falls.

A by-law to establish community benefits charges for the City of Niagara Falls. 

Establish development charges for general services such as general government, library services, fire protection, parks and recreation, and public works and fleet.

Establish development charges related to a highway: roads and related.

Establish development charges for water, sanitary sewer, and storm water management.

Historical development charges

Provides development charge rates for rates frozen at rates in effect before the 2024 by-law.

Learn more about City Development Charges

A by-law to prescribe the height and description of lawful fences.

A by-law to regulate the requirements for fire access routes and emergency vehicle access to buildings and properties within the City of Niagara Falls.

A by-law to regulate the discharge of firearms in a defined area of the City of Niagara Falls.

A by-law respecting fires.

A by-law with respect to the installation and maintenance of a fire safety plan box, security key box and building access keys. 

A by-law to regulate the sale and setting off of fireworks and pyrotechnic special effects within the City of Niagara Falls.

A by-law to provide for the issuing of licences and payment of fees therefor for the hunting of pheasants and rabbits within a part of the City of Niagara Falls

A by-law to control the idling of vehicles in the City of Niagara Falls.

Our Licensing By-law makes sure local businesses run safely and fairly. It explains who needs a licence, how to get one, and the rules everyone must follow. It also covers inspections, renewals, and what happens if the rules aren’t followed—helping keep our community safe and welcoming.

A By-law to set fees for lottery licensing.

A by-law to regulate the maintenance of land in a clean and clear condition.

A by-law for establishing, maintaining and operating markets and for regulating such markets located within the City of Niagara Falls.

The Municipal Accommodation Tax By-law imposes a tax in respect of the purchase of transient accommodation in the municipality.

The Noise Control By-law regulates noise in the City of Niagara Falls.

  • By-law 2021-57: To regulate and license Vacation Rental Units and Bed and Breakfast Establishments. Note: Schedule B attached to By-law 2021-57 was repealed and replaced by Schedule B in By-law 2025-033.
  • By-law 2025-033: To amend By-law 2021-57 to include Owner Occupied Short-Term Rentals

Accessible parking by-law

A By-law to require owners and operators of off-street parking facilities to provide designated parking spaces reserved for the sole use of vehicles operated by or carrying persons with disabilities.

Parking and traffic by-law

A by-law regulating parking and traffic on City Roads.

Parking on private and city property by-law

A by-law to prohibit the parking or leaving of motor vehicles on private property and on property owned or occupied by the City of Niagara Falls or any local board thereof.

The Planning Act allows for by-laws respecting the conveyance of land to a municipality for park purposes.

  • By-law 2022-130: Concerning the removal of the requirement of parkland dedication for certain development and redevelopment of land for residential purposes within identified Community Improvement Plan area boundaries of the City
  • By-law 2022-131: Respecting the conveyance of land for park purposes as a condition of development or redevelopment of land zoned for specific commercial and industrial purposes
  • By-law 2022-132: To set a lesser rate of dedication of parkland or cash-in-lieu required for any Community Improvement Area in the City

A By-law to provide for the regulation, protection and government of all the lands and properties owned by and in the City of Niagara Falls and used for park purposes.

A by-law to require pre-consultation on certain Planning Act applications in the City of Niagara Falls.

A by-law to prescribe standards for the maintenance and occupancy of property within the City of Niagara Falls.

The Procedural By-law governs the calling, place and proceedings of meetings.

This by-law establishes procedures for giving public notice.

A by-law to address public nuisances.

A by-law respecting the construction and maintenance of rainwater leaders and downspouts.

A by-law to establish procedures governing the sale of land by the City of Niagara Falls.

Election Sign By-law

Regulates the placement of election signs in Niagara Falls.

Sign By-law

A by-law to prohibit or regulate the placing or erecting of signs, notices, and advertising devices on public and private property within the City of Niagara Falls.

Under the Smoke-Free Ontario Act 2017, you can't smoke in any enclosed public places and workplaces in Ontario.

Smoke and vape-free outdoor spaces by-law 

The Niagara Region enacted the Smoke and Vape-Free Outdoor Spaces By-law to protect children and vulnerable persons from exposure to second-hand smoke and vapour.

Smoking tobacco, cannabis and using an electronic cigarette (vaping) is prohibited in public spaces that are maintained throughout the City of Niagara Falls and the Niagara Region. Including:

  • Beaches
  • Recreation trails
  • Parks, playgrounds and sports fields
  • Splash pads and outdoor pools
  • Arenas and recreation centres
  • Outdoor areas of municipal and regional buildings
  • Within nine metres of an entrance or exit of a publicly accessible place, building or workplace
  • Bus shelters

Niagara's waterpipe by-law

Waterpipe smoking (tobacco and herbal) is not allowed in various public places in Niagara, including:

  • Enclosed public spaces and workplaces
  • Outdoor public patios
  • Within nine metres of a publicly accessible entrance or exit
  • Outdoor public areas such as parks, playgrounds, and beaches

Resources

A by-law respecting motorized snow vehicles.

To prohibit the obstructing, encumbering or fouling of highways and to regulate the crossing of curbings, sidewalks, boulevards and parkland.

The Swimming Pool By-law establishes regulations for all above-ground, in-ground, and seasonal pools installed within the City. These rules include requirements for location and pool enclosures (fences and gates).

A by-law to prohibit or regulate the destruction, injury and planting of trees on municipal property within the City of Niagara Falls.

Vacation Rental Units By-laws:

  • By-law 2018-92: To amend By-law 79-200 to introduce new definitions and regulatory provisions respecting Vacation Rental Units
  • By-law 2021-57: To regulate and license Vacation Rental Units and Bed and Breakfast Establishments. This by-law was amended by By-law 2025-033 to include Owner Occupied Short-Term Rentals.
  • By-law 2021-99: To amend By-law 2021-57

Learn more about Vacation Rental Units.

A by-law to regulate the supply of water and to provide for the maintenance and management of the waterworks and for the imposition and collection of rates for the use of water and water-related services.

A by-law to prohibit the connection of Weeping Tile (foundation drains) to the sanitary sewer system.

Learn about the Weeping Tile Removal Assistance Program.

Niagara Falls Zoning By-laws cover specific areas of the City:

To request documents in an alternative format or with communication support, please visit our Accessibility page.

Contact Us

City of Niagara Falls
4310 Queen Street
P.O. Box 1023
Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6X5
Canada
905-356-7521
service@niagarafalls.ca