By-laws Enforced by Building
For general information on by-laws or to report a violation, contact 311.
If you would like to read a particular City by-law that is not included on this website, please contact Council Services by phone at 519-255-6100 or at clerks@citywindsor.ca by email.
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Permits and Inspections:
- Schedule 1 - List of Applicable Forms Required for Permit (see Application Forms)
- Schedule 2.1 - Documents and Drawings Required for Permit Application
- Schedule 2.2 - Information Required on Drawings
- Schedule 4 - Inspection Notices
Code of Conduct: Schedule J - Code of Conduct for Building Officials
Development Charges: By-law 1-2021 (replaces 60-2015)
Property Standards: By-law 9-2019 (replaces 147-2011)
Zoning: Zoning By-law 8600, Zoning Index Map, Zoning By-law 85-18, By-law 85-18 Maps
Fences:
- Fence Viewers - By-law 350-2002
- Fence - By-law 170-2012
Swimming Pool: By-law 63-2021 (replaces 160-2010)
Signs:
Vital Services: By-law 195-2011
Site Plan Control: By-law 1-2004
Encroachments:- Maintenance - By-law 305
- Building Refacing - By-law 1699
- Projections from Building - By-law 2119
- Pipelines - By-law 903
Entry on Adjoining Lands: By-law 5711
Fortification of Lands: By-law 174-2003
Handling of Explosives: By-law 6366
Indemnity Deposits: By-law 106-2010
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Email: buildingdept@citywindsor.ca