By-laws
City Council passes by-laws, or municipal laws, under authority from the Province of Ontario. The Province authorizes what the municipality can regulate. The City's Licensing and Enforcement Division enforces these by-laws in our community.
View our commonly requested by-laws below, report a by-law complaint, or view our searchable Corporate Policy Database.
Report a by-law complaint
City Council passes municipal by-laws under authority granted from the Province of Ontario. Municipal Enforcement Services Officers are appointed under authority of the Police Services Act and are tasked with enforcing these by-laws to better serve our community. By-laws are regularly updated so it is important to check before you report a violation.
To report a by-law related compliance issue, including domestic pet control, please contact Municipal Enforcement Services any time at 807-577-MLEO (6536) or submit your complaint online.
Hours
Our office hours are Monday through Friday from 8:30 am until 4:30 pm, but Officers work longer hours 7-days/week and will respond to calls based on a priority basis.
The municipal dog pound operates regular office hours weekdays but is also available by appointment on Saturdays and Stat Holidays; closed Sundays.
Commonly requested by-laws*
Boulevard Garden and Maintenance By-law
- Adult Entertainment By-law
- Eating Establishments By-law
- Hairstylists By-law
- Kennel By-law
- Lodging House By-law
- Plumber By-law
- Peddler By-law
- Pet Shop By-law
- Public Hall By-law
- Refreshment Vehicle By-law
- Second Hand Dealer By-law
- Trailer Park By-law
For inquiries regarding Business Licenses and Renewals Please call 807-577-6536 Option 2
or Email us at meslicensing@thunderbay.ca
For inquiries regarding Sign Permits Please call 807-577-6536 Option 2 or Email us at meslicensing@thunderbay.ca
Report a compliment, concern or suggestion using our taxi service report form.
For inquiries regarding Vehicle For Hire Licenses Please call 807-577-6536 Option 2
or Email us at meslicensing@thunderbay.ca
The zoning by-law controls land use across the City and follows the City's Official Plan. Each zone has different regulations. Make sure you know what you can build before you buy property or apply for a building permit.
*These commonly requested by-laws are provided for convenience only. For full and complete accurate reference, consult copies of the official by-laws and documents available at the Office of the City Clerk.
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