Fines and Penalties

Failing to register a dog with the City.

$100

Failing to renew a dog registration with the City.

$100

Permitting a dog to run at large

$150

Permitting a dog to (bite/attack/chase) a person

$250

Permitting a dog to (bite/attack/chase) an animal

$250

Failing to comply with a notice respecting a dangerous dog

$500

Failing to immediately remove dog feces

$100

Keeping more than three (3) dogs over ten (10) weeks of age on a premises

$150

Permitting livestock to run at large

$300

Owner-(allow/permit) persistent barking by any domestic pet

$200

Owner-(allow/permit) persistent whining by any domestic pet

$200

Owner-(allow/permit) persistent calling by any domestic pet

$200

Owner- fail to comply with Regulations in Schedule “D” as it pertains to the keeping of Chickens

$250

Permitting a cat to run at large

$150

(Keep/Permit to be kept/Harbour) more than three cats on a premise

$150

Obstructing an officer in the execution of (his/her) duties

$300

No person shall erect, or caused to be erected, or maintain or cause to be maintained, any fence within the municipality unless such fence is a lawful fence.

$350

No fence shall be maintained, or caused to be maintained, in a damaged or disrepaired state of condition by reason of fire, decay or otherwise and all fences shall be constructed or caused to be constructed in a sound manner and shall be straight and true

$350

Subject to section 5 of this By-law, no fence of a height greater than 1 metre above the adjoining ground level, shall be erected or maintained, or caused to be erected or maintained, in any front yard, provided, however, that the portion of any such fence erected or maintained along the side or rear lot line of the rear yard of any adjoining property may be of a height not greater than 2.5 metres.

$300

Subject to section 5 of this By-law, no fence of a height greater than 2.5 metres above the adjoining ground level, shall be erected or maintained, or caused to be erected or maintained, in any rear yard, provided, however, that the portion of any such fence erected or maintained along the side lot line of the front yard of any adjoining lot shall not be of a height greater than 1 metre unless such fence is erected or maintained in the rear yard a corner lot along the side lot line of the front yard of an adjoining property, in which case the fence may be erected or maintained to a height not greater than 2.5 metres.

$300

Failing to comply with an order

$500

Preventing, hindering or obstructing an Officer

$400

Attempting to hinder or obstruct an Officer

$400

Hinder or obstruct any person exercising power or duty under the Designated By-law

$400

Attempt to hinder or obstruct any person exercising power or duty under the Designated By-law

$400

Late payment fee

$25 per month of delay

Failure to attend a scheduled screening

$50

Failure to attend a scheduled hearing

$100

Land title searching fee

$55

Retrieve registered vehicle owner information from the Ministry of Transportation (MTO)

$10

Cause or permit noise or vibration disturbance that interferes with peaceful enjoyment

$300

Persistent yelling, shouting, screaming, whistling, hooting or singing at any time

$300

Persistent barking, whining, calling or other similar sound made by any domestic pet or other animal kept or used for any purpose other than agriculture at any time.

$300

Activation of a security alarm resulting in sound for a duration in excess of five minutes, at any time

$300

The use of any electronic device or group of connected electronic devices incorporating one or more loudspeakers or other electro-mechanical transducers and intended for the production, reproduction or amplification of sound between 9:00 p.m. one day to 7:00 a.m. the next day, 9:00 a.m. on a Holiday, excluding the exempted areas as set out in Schedule 1 of the By-law.

$300

The playing of music between 9:00 p.m. one day to 7:00 a.m. the next day, 9:00 a.m. on a Holiday, excluding the exempted areas as set out in Schedule 1 of the By-law.

$300

Revving of an engine or motor

$300

Operation of a motor vehicle in such a way that tires squeal

$300

Operation of a motor vehicle, engine, motor, construction equipment or pneumatic device without an effective exhaust, intake-muffling or other sound attenuation device, which device is in good working order and in constant operation.

$300

Operation of a conveyance or a motor vehicle, with or without a trailer, resulting in banging, clanking, squealing or other sounds due to improperly secured loads or equipment or inadequate maintenance.

$300

Operation of a motor vehicle horn or other warning device except where required or authorized by law or in accordance with good safety practices.

$300

Vehicle repairs between 9:00 p.m. on day and 7:00 a.m. the next day, 9:00 a.m. on a Holiday.

$300

Operation of any power device or non-power device or tool for domestic purposes, except snow blowers, between 9:00 p.m. one day to 7:00 a.m. the next day, 9:00 a.m. on a Holiday.

$300

Operation of an engine or motor which is used in or is intended for use in, a toy or a model or replica of any device, which toy, model or replica has no function other than amusement and which is not a conveyance, between 9:00 p.m. one day and  7:00 a.m. the next day, 9:00 a.m. on a Holiday.

$300

Operation of construction equipment in connection with construction between 7:00 p.m. one day and 7:00 a.m. the next day, 9:00 a.m. on a Holiday

$300

The loading, unloading, delivering, packing, unpacking or otherwise handling of any containers, products or materials between 9:00 p.m. one day to 7:00 a.m. the next day, 9:00 a.m. on a Holiday, excluding the exempted areas as set out in Schedule 1 of the By-law.

$300

Operation of solid waste, refuse, or recyclable bulk-lift or refuse-compacting equipment between 9:00 p.m. one day to 7:00 a.m. the next day, 9:00 a.m. on a Holiday, excluding the exempted areas as set out in Schedule 1 of the By-law.

$300

Operate any trade, calling, business or occupation without a licence.

$500

Solicit on a highway on behalf of a commercial parking lot

$500

Playing a musical instrument on a highway, park or public place

$450

Maintenance of yards and exterior paths of travel:  No yard shall contain dilapidated, collapsed or partially constructed structures which are not currently under construction.

$350

Retaining walls:  All retaining walls and accessory buildings shall be kept in good repair and free from health and safety hazards and shall be protected by paint, preservative or other weather resistant material.

$350

Pest Prevention: All buildings shall be kept free of conditions that would permit or cause an infestation of rodents, vermin and insects.

Methods used for exterminating rodents, vermin or insects shall be in accordance with the provisions of the Environmental Protect Act, the Pesticides Act and any other applicable regulations, acts or municipal by-laws.

$350

Heating and cooling systems: Every dwelling unit shall be provided with a heating system capable of continuously maintaining an indoor air temperature of not less than:

(1) 22°C [72°F] in all habitable rooms and interior living spaces (excluding attached garages);

(2) 22°C [72°F] in unfinished basement spaces; and

(3) 15°C [59°F] in heated crawlspaces.

$350

Landlord responsibilities:  Every landlord shall provide adequate vital services to each of the landlord’s occupied residential rental units, and no landlord shall cease to provide a vital service for a residential rental unit if it is occupied by the tenant.

$500

Obligations and prohibitions: No Owner or occupant of property shall use, occupy, allow, permit or acquiesce in the use or occupation of the property unless such property conforms to the standards prescribed in the Property Standards By-law.

$450

Obligations and prohibitions: No person, being the Owner, tenant or occupant of a property, shall fail to maintain the property in conformity with the standards required by the Property Standards By-law.

$450

Failure to keep drain in operative state.

$250

Failure to alter drain as required.

$250

Throw or deposit refuse on private or public land.

$250

Failure to provide sanitary disposal of sewage and drainage.

$250

Failure to keep land free and clear of refuse.

$250

Failure to cover refuse as may be prescribed by the Manager in writing.

$250

Storing vehicle for wrecking or dismantling them, or salvaging parts for sale or other disposal.

$250

Parking or storing of any vehicles on on-surfaced parking areas.

$250

Grass not kept less than 20 cm in height.

$250

Failure to provide adequate and suitable heat in a dwelling unit.

$500

Urinate/defecate/vomit/spit in a public place

$500

Knock over a Canada Post mailbox /newspaper box /bench/fence/blue box/garbage can, or other structure or object in a public place

$400

Attempt to knock over a Canada Post mailbox/newspaper box/bench/fence /blue box/garbage container or other structure or object in a public place

$400

Loiter in a public place

$500

Participate in a fight in any public place

$500

Mark or apply graffiti on any public place, including signs, or private property

$500

Leave/throw/deposit any bottles/glass or other materials on public or private property

$500

Cause, permit or allow large doors or garage type doors of premises serving alcohol to remain open after 11:00 pm

$450

Except for signs referred to in section 3.5.1, no person shall erect, display or maintain a sign on private property unless a permit is obtained under the provisions of this By-law prior to the erection for that sign.

$450

Any sign not expressly permitted by this Bylaw is prohibited and without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the following signs are specifically prohibited:

(a) A sign located on or over public property;

(b) Bench sign;

(c) A sign located so as to obstruct the view of any pedestrian or motorist so as to cause an unsafe condition; (d) A sign attached to or displayed on a vehicle or trailer which is parked or located for the primary purpose of displaying the sign or advertisement;

(e) A sign which obstructs or is located in a parking space that is required to enable the premises upon which the portable or temporary sign is located to comply with the requirements of a City of Niagara Falls Zoning By-law;

(f) A sign located in a daylight triangle;

(g) An inflatable sign;

(h) No sign located within 30 metres of an intersection shall contain any green or red lettering or graphics that are illuminated or flashing;

(i) Any sign which violates in any way any statute, regulation or by-law of the Government of Canada, the Province of Ontario, the Region or the City.

$400

No sign shall be located so as to obstruct the view of the movement of traffic or pedestrians upon any street or railway crossing to persons using or seeking to use the street or railway crossing or of the view of any traffic signal located on or near the street, lane, highway or railway crossing.

$400

Except where otherwise permitted, no sign shall be fixed, attached to or painted onto a fence, board, tree, transit shelter, splash guard, safety or guard rail, utility pole, street furniture, trash or recycling bin.

$400

A sign must be located or displayed at a location where that type of sign is permitted and must comply with the regulation applicable to that type of sign in that location.

$350

No person shall excavate for, or erect, or cause or permit excavation for, or erection of, any outdoor swimming pool and/or swimming pool enclosure without first obtaining a permit from the Chief Building Official.

$400

An outdoor swimming pool or private spa shall not be located within any front yard.

$200

An outdoor swimming pool shall have no interior wall surface located within 1.8m [5.9 ft.] of the main wall of any dwelling on such lot or on any adjoining lot.

$250

An outdoor swimming pool shall have no interior wall surface located within 1.8m [5.9 ft.] of the main wall of any primary building on such lot or on any adjoining lot.

$250

The owner of any lands on which an outdoor swimming pool is located or erected shall erect a swimming pool enclosure around the entire swimming pool area, in accordance with the provisions of this by-law.

$400

The height of a swimming pool enclosure required by this by-law shall be a minimum of 1.07m [42 in.] in height, as measured from ground level at the exterior face of the enclosure.

$350

No person shall keep an outdoor swimming pool or private spa unless it is maintained in good repair and working condition.

$250

No person shall cause or permit an outdoor swimming pool or private spa to contain standing water for a period in excess of three (3) days.

$250

Own or operate, or permit the operation of a Vacation Rental Unit without a current valid licence.

$1000 once per day of a continuing contravention

Own or operate, or permit the operation of a Bed and Breakfast establishment without a valid licence.

$1000 once per day of a continuing contravention

Own or operate a Vacation Rental Unit or a Bed and Breakfast establishment other than in accordance with the terms and conditions of a licence, the terms and conditions of the by-law.

$1000 once per day of a continuing contravention

Advertise, promote, broker, or offer for rent or lease a Vacation Rental Unit without a current valid licence.

$1000 once per day of a continuing contravention

Advertise, promote, broker, or ofer for rent a Bed and Breakfast establishment without a current valid licence.

$1000 once per day of a continuing contravention

Alter or modify or permit the alteration or modification of a licence.

$1000 once per day of a continuing contravention

Use or attempt to use a licence issued to another person.

$1000 once per day of a continuing contravention

Own, operate or carry on any business in any other name other than in the name that appears on the licence.

$1000 once per day of a continuing contravention

Knowingly makes a false statement in an application, declaration, affidavit or paper writing required by by-law or the City.

$1000 once per day of a continuing contravention

Contravene any provision set out in any municipal by-law, federal or provincial act, statute, or any other legislation applicable to the licensed premises.

$1000 once per day of a continuing contravention plus a one-time charge of all legal fees and disbursements incurred by the City in any resulting prosecution.

Remove an order or placard posted on the premises under the by-law, except an Officer.

$1000 once per day of a continuing contravention

Own, operate or carry on any business while a licence is under an administrative suspension.

$1000 once per day of a continuing contravention

Discriminate against any member of the public in the carrying on, conducting or operating of a Bed and Breakfast establishment or a Vacation Rental Unit on the basis of race, colour, creed, gender or sexual orientation.

$1000 once per day of a continuing contravention