Municipal by-laws are public regulatory laws that apply to a specific area such as vehicle parking and stopping regulations, animal control, building and construction, licensing, noise, zoning and business regulation, and management of public recreation areas. National or regional governments specify what things the municipality may regulate through by-laws.
For the most up-to-date copies of the By-laws, see the folder on the CivicWeb portal. For general inquiries about the by-laws listed contact our general administration at 613-967-3204 or at [email protected]. Hours of operation: Monday- Friday 8:30 am- 4:30 pm
Complaints can be submitted through the Cityview by-law enforcement portal. Complaint forms are also available on the second floor of City Hall.
The following City of Belleville by-laws are for informational purposes only. If you need an actual copy of the By-law please contact Corporate Services – City Clerk at [email protected].
Property
- Property Standards By-Law 2012-79
- Property Maintenance By-Law 2014-120 – Provide for the maintenance of land in a clean and clear condition.
- Zoning By-law 2024-100 – Regulate the use of land and the height, bulk, location, size, floor area, spacing, character and use of buildings within the City of Belleville, pursuant to Section 34 of the Planning Act.
- Building By-Law 2010-88 – Construction, demolition and change of use permits and inspections
Second units
Second Dwelling Units and Coach Houses
- Belleville Second Unit By-law 2018-185
- Thurlow Second Unit By-law 2018-186
- Sidney Second Unit By-law 2018-187
Property tax
Zoning
March 11, 2024 – the updated Zoning By-law 2024-100 consolidates three existing Bylaws:
- Urban Area of Belleville By-law 10245
- Former Township of Thurlow By-law 3014
- Former Sidney Township By-law 2076-80
- Removal of size restrictions of RVs, boats, and trailers;
- Numerous mapping updates;
- More housing options (e.g., stacked and back-to-back townhouses);
- Improved accessible parking provisions;
- Increased flexibility for property owners, particularly in the Thurlow Ward;
- Removal of the Mature Areas Overlay until further review is completed;
- Addition of a special Loyalist College Zone and Downtown Overlay Zone; and
- Provisions to protect and carry forward past minor variance approvals.
Council
- Procedural By-Law 2019-48 – Provides rules governing the calling, place and proceedings of meetings of Council and the conduct of its members. Every municipality must have one.
- Appointing members to boards, committees and special committees By-Law 2023-09
- City purchasing and procurement of goods and services 2020-09
Other
- Noise By-Law 2011-180 – Regulate noise within the City of Belleville
- Animal Control By-law 2005-206
- Signs and advertising devices 2006-55
- Open air burning 2021-12
- Water and sanitary sewer connection charges 2014-49
- Public nuisances 2012-41
- Public nuisances 2017-196
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