By-laws

The By-law Enforcement Division within the Township of Essa is dedicated to upholding municipal by-laws in a fair and effective manner to help maintain a safe, welcoming, and well-maintained community for both residents and visitors.

Our team of By-law Enforcement Officers responds to public concerns and works proactively to address a wide range of issues, ensuring timely and professional service that supports the overall quality of life in Essa. If you are searching for a specific by-law, need a copy, or require the document in an alternative or accessible format, please contact the Clerk’s Office for assistance.

If you observe a possible violation of any of the by-laws listed below, please use our online reporting tool: Reporting Tool

By - Law Number Description
2007-30 Angus BIA (Includes Amendments)
2022-29 ARU Registry
2003-50 ARU Zoning By - Law Amendment
2021-16 ATV - ORV as Amended
2024-18 Automated Speed Enforcement
2007-58 Breeding of Dogs Amendment
2007-53 Breeding of Dogs
2021-44 Building
2015-92 Burning (Open Air) (Office Consolidation)
2011-20 Business Licensing (Office Consolidation)
2018-93 Cannabis Prohibition
2006-18 Control of Dogs (Office Consolidation)
2013-53 Council Remuneration
2004-22 Disabled Parking
2015-18 Discharge of Sewage, Stormwater and Land Drainage into Municipal Infrastructure
2009-16 Donation Bins
2022-20 Election Sign
2003-50 Essa Zoning
2023-01 Fees - Essa Township
2017-40 Fences
2019-84 Fill By-Law
2016 - 07 Fire Marque | Fire Marque Agreement
2007-82 Firearms (Discharge of)
2020-59 Fireworks (Office Consolidation)
2007-48 Fishing Access Passes (Office Consolidation)
2012-12 Fortification of Land
2020-51 Littering By - Law
2006-37 Municipal Addressing (Property Identification Number)
2002-8 No Smoking By-Law - Public Places
2002-7 No Smoking By-Law - Workplaces
2018-47 Noise (Office Consolidation)
2005-96 Parking (Office Consolidation)
2020-52 Parks Use
2017-77 Procedural By - Law (Office Consolidation)
2017-24 Procurement and Acquisition
2008-07 Property Standards (Office Consolidation)
2009-42 Reduced Loads Restriction
2022-16 Regulate Fire Department
97-43 Regulation of the use of public and private sewers and drains
2013-53 Remuneration of the Council
2015-11 Roads Entrance - Boulevard
97-43 Sewers and Drains (Discharge of Water and Waste into Sewer System)
2008-15 Sign Regulation (Office Consolidation)
2011-62 Smoking Prohibited on Municipal Properties & Parks
2005-23 Snowmobiles
2025-28 Tax Rating 2025
2025-29 Tax Rating BIA 2025
2021-34 Thornton Union Cemetery
2006-50 Untidy Lot (Office Consolidation)
2006-54 Water (Thornton) Capital Costs Payable
2006-79 Water Connection (Thornton)
96-58 Water Connection
2011-56 Watering Restriction (Municipal Watering System)

Township of Essa

Email: bylaw@essatownship.on.ca
Phone: 705-424-9917 ext. 109 or 122
Fax: 705-424-2367
TTY: 705-424-5302

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