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Backyard Fires and Chimeneas
Check out information on our Backyard Fires and Chimineas By-law, including cooking fires, smoke, acceptable appliances, burn permits and more.
Boulevard By-law
Find out more about St. Catharines Boulevard By-law which governs the use, maintenance, and occupancy of boulevards and unopened road allowances in St. Catharines.
Graffiti By-Law
Discover more information on our Graffiti By-law, including removal, reporting and prevention of unwanted graffiti and more.
Noise By-law
Review the City of St. Catharines by-law regulating persistent noise and learn how to submit a complaint.
Park By-law
We maintain about 1,400 acres of parkland and open space for use by all residents. Check out more information on park protection, management and regualtions.
Parking By-law
We are committed to providing quality, available parking for citizens. View more information on our Parking By-law, including offences, ticket payment, and more.
Pool Enclosure and Fence By-Law
View information about our Pool Enclosures and Fence By-law, including the construction, location, maximum heights and use of fences on private property.
Property Standards By-law
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Short-term Rental Licensing
Learn more about our Short-term Rental Licensing By-law, including permitted rentals and how to apply for a licence.
Sign By-law
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Snow Removal By-law
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Vacant Building Registry By-law
Discover more information on how to apply to get your vacant building added to the registry, fees and more.
Vital Services By-law
Learn about our Vital Services By-law, which protects tenants from discontinuance of utilities by a landlord. View information on guidelines, penalties and reporting.
Waste Disposal By-law
Learn about the City's Waste Disposal By-law that governs the disposal of waste and removal of garbage from properties in the community.
Weeds and Tall Grass By-Law
Check out our Weeds and Tall Grass By-law including height restrictions, City costs for cutting, violations and more.
Zoning
Learn about our Zoning By-law, which regulates the use of land and buildings. Discover more about regulations on decks, lot sizes, building heights and more.

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