Bylaw Updates and Engagement

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By-laws help create a safe, clean, and welcoming community for all residents. Our By-law Compliance team provides a range of services, including municipal law enforcement, licensing, animal control, and parking enforcement. Our officers work to educate and support residents while ensuring compliance with local regulations. From time to time, the City updates by-laws to reflect the community’s evolving needs. This page will provide updates on by-law changes, enforcement initiatives, and opportunities for public input.

By-laws help create a safe, clean, and welcoming community for all residents. Our By-law Compliance team provides a range of services, including municipal law enforcement, licensing, animal control, and parking enforcement. Our officers work to educate and support residents while ensuring compliance with local regulations. From time to time, the City updates by-laws to reflect the community’s evolving needs. This page will provide updates on by-law changes, enforcement initiatives, and opportunities for public input.

  • City of Burlington seeking public input on construction-related noise and neighbourhood impacts

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    The City of Burlington is inviting residents to participate in a review of the City's Noise and Nuisance Control By-law (19-2003) and share feedback about how construction activities affect their neighbourhood.

    The review follows Council direction to examine permitted construction hours and gather community feedback on the impacts of construction activity.

    In the City’s by-law, construction equipment is defined as:

    “Any equipment or device designed and intended for use in construction, or material handling, including but not limited to, air compressors, pile drivers, pneumatic or hydraulic tools, bulldozers, tractors, excavators, trenchers, cranes, derricks, loaders, scrapers, pavers, generators, off highway haulers or trucks, ditchers, compactors and rollers, pumps, concrete mixers, graders, or other material handling equipment.”

    While the by-law regulates certain construction-related noise and impacts, it does not cover construction vehicle backup beeping, honking, workers communicating on-site, or traffic delays related to construction.

    Under the City's current by-law, construction is permitted between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m., Monday to Saturday. Construction is prohibited on Sundays and statutory holidays unless the City grants an exemption. When an exemption is approved to allow construction outside regular hours, the applicant is required to notify all residences within 150 metres of the project site.

    Engagement feedback will help the City better understand residents' experiences with construction-related noise and neighbourhood impacts and inform potential updates to the City's Noise and Nuisance Control By-law.

    Opportunities to get involved

    Complete the online survey

    • Complete the online survey by Nov. 30, 2026.

    Attend an in-person public engagement meeting

    • Join us on Nov. 17, 2026, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Alton Community Centre.

    • A staff presentation will begin at 6:45 p.m., followed by an opportunity to ask questions and provide feedback through interactive dotmocracy boards.

    Participate in a virtual public engagement meeting

    • Join a virtual public engagement session on Nov. 19, 2026, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.

    • The presentation will begin at 6:35 p.m., followed by an opportunity to ask questions and share feedback.

    • A recorded version of the presentation will be available after the engagement meetings.

    As part of the review, the City is also gathering input from members of the construction industry to better understand the potential impacts any by-law changes could have on project timelines, costs and delivery.

    The results of the public engagement will be summarized and presented to Council as part of a staff recommendation report in Q1 2027.

    Take the survey, attend a public engagement event and subscribe to stay informed as the project moves forward

    The City of Burlington is inviting residents to participate in a review of the City's Noise and Nuisance Control By-law (19-2003) and share feedback about how construction activities affect their neighbourhood.

    The review follows Council direction to examine permitted construction hours and gather community feedback on the impacts of construction activity.

    In the City’s by-law, construction equipment is defined as:

    “Any equipment or device designed and intended for use in construction, or material handling, including but not limited to, air compressors, pile drivers, pneumatic or hydraulic tools, bulldozers, tractors, excavators, trenchers, cranes, derricks, loaders, scrapers, pavers, generators, off highway haulers or trucks, ditchers, compactors and rollers, pumps, concrete mixers, graders, or other material handling equipment.”

    While the by-law regulates certain construction-related noise and impacts, it does not cover construction vehicle backup beeping, honking, workers communicating on-site, or traffic delays related to construction.

    Under the City's current by-law, construction is permitted between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m., Monday to Saturday. Construction is prohibited on Sundays and statutory holidays unless the City grants an exemption. When an exemption is approved to allow construction outside regular hours, the applicant is required to notify all residences within 150 metres of the project site.

    Engagement feedback will help the City better understand residents' experiences with construction-related noise and neighbourhood impacts and inform potential updates to the City's Noise and Nuisance Control By-law.

    Opportunities to get involved

    Complete the online survey

    • Complete the online survey by Nov. 30, 2026.

    Attend an in-person public engagement meeting

    • Join us on Nov. 17, 2026, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Alton Community Centre.

    • A staff presentation will begin at 6:45 p.m., followed by an opportunity to ask questions and provide feedback through interactive dotmocracy boards.

    Participate in a virtual public engagement meeting

    • Join a virtual public engagement session on Nov. 19, 2026, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.

    • The presentation will begin at 6:35 p.m., followed by an opportunity to ask questions and share feedback.

    • A recorded version of the presentation will be available after the engagement meetings.

    As part of the review, the City is also gathering input from members of the construction industry to better understand the potential impacts any by-law changes could have on project timelines, costs and delivery.

    The results of the public engagement will be summarized and presented to Council as part of a staff recommendation report in Q1 2027.

    Take the survey, attend a public engagement event and subscribe to stay informed as the project moves forward

  • Upcoming engagement opportunities: Help us understand how construction noise affects you

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    At its meeting on June 23, 2026, Burlington City Council directed City staff to look at the process and considerations for regulating construction and its impact on residents.

    As part of this work, the City wants to hear from community members to better understand how construction noise and hours of work affect those who live in Burlington. The City is also engaging with members of the construction industry to better understand how reducing permitted construction hours could affect public and private construction projects.

    How to get involved

    Food for Feedback – in-person engagement on Sept. 12

    City staff at the

    At its meeting on June 23, 2026, Burlington City Council directed City staff to look at the process and considerations for regulating construction and its impact on residents.

    As part of this work, the City wants to hear from community members to better understand how construction noise and hours of work affect those who live in Burlington. The City is also engaging with members of the construction industry to better understand how reducing permitted construction hours could affect public and private construction projects.

    How to get involved

    Food for Feedback – in-person engagement on Sept. 12

    City staff at the Bylaw Compliance booth will be engaging with event attendees at Food for Feedback to hear about their experiences and perspectives.

    Online survey – October 2026


    Following the in-person engagement, the City will launch a more fulsome online survey in October. The survey will provide Burlington residents an opportunity to share more detailed feedback about construction noise, hours of work and potential changes.

    The survey will be available on this page when it launches.

    Your feedback will help inform the City’s review and report to Council on construction noise and hours of work in Q1 2027.

  • Short-Term Accommodation Licence Applications are Open!

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    At a Special Council Meeting earlier this year, Burlington City Council approved the City’s new Short-Term Accommodation By-law which takes effect on May 1, 2025.

    The key change introduced by this by-law is that operators of short-term accommodations are now required to obtain a licence to operate. If you own a property and rent it out for up to 28 consecutive days (for a total of up to 183 days per year) for a fee - such as through Airbnb or VRBO - the new by-law applies to you, and you must get a licence to operate.

    At a Special Council Meeting earlier this year, Burlington City Council approved the City’s new Short-Term Accommodation By-law which takes effect on May 1, 2025.

    The key change introduced by this by-law is that operators of short-term accommodations are now required to obtain a licence to operate. If you own a property and rent it out for up to 28 consecutive days (for a total of up to 183 days per year) for a fee - such as through Airbnb or VRBO - the new by-law applies to you, and you must get a licence to operate.

    The by-law is designed to address housing availability, safety and common nuisances such as noise, parking issues and garbage. Owners will be required to submit certificates showing that the HVAC and electrical systems meet requirements prior to a licence being issued. Owners will also have to sign a declaration to comply with the maintenance and parking plans, Building Code and Fire Code.

    For further details about licence requirements, and to submit an application, visit:www.burlington.ca/STA


  • New Rideshare and Taxi Service Survey!

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    The City of Burlington is reviewing its Public Vehicles Bylaw (20-2009) and wants to hear from you. Since the bylaw was last updated, the introduction and expansion of rideshare services such as UBER, LYFT, Scoot, and Hopp have changed the way residents and visitors travel within the city. Both services play an important role in helping you get to where you want to go. The City invites you to share your experiences with rideshare services, taxis, vehicles for hire (limousines) and accessible taxicabs. This feedback will help us update our bylaw to ensure it reflects industry changes and meets the changing needs of the Burlington community.

    The collected information will help Burlington City Council and City staff determine how to adjust rideshare licensing and regulations to make these services more accessible, safe, and reliable for everyone.

    A report and draft by-law will be presented to Council in fall 2025.

    The City of Burlington is reviewing its Public Vehicles Bylaw (20-2009) and wants to hear from you. Since the bylaw was last updated, the introduction and expansion of rideshare services such as UBER, LYFT, Scoot, and Hopp have changed the way residents and visitors travel within the city. Both services play an important role in helping you get to where you want to go. The City invites you to share your experiences with rideshare services, taxis, vehicles for hire (limousines) and accessible taxicabs. This feedback will help us update our bylaw to ensure it reflects industry changes and meets the changing needs of the Burlington community.

    The collected information will help Burlington City Council and City staff determine how to adjust rideshare licensing and regulations to make these services more accessible, safe, and reliable for everyone.

    A report and draft by-law will be presented to Council in fall 2025.

  • Pet Boarding Engagement

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    In March, the City gathered feedback on pet boarding services in Burlington to assess their usage within the community. Pet boarding allows owners to leave their pets, including dogs, cats, and other animals, in the care of a boarding facility or pet sitter while they are away. The input will help us better understand how these services are utilized locally.

    The feedback collected will help inform Council’s discussions on whether pet boarding should be licensed in Burlington and what types of regulations, if any, may be beneficial to the community. The input will contribute to future decision-making but does not

    In March, the City gathered feedback on pet boarding services in Burlington to assess their usage within the community. Pet boarding allows owners to leave their pets, including dogs, cats, and other animals, in the care of a boarding facility or pet sitter while they are away. The input will help us better understand how these services are utilized locally.

    The feedback collected will help inform Council’s discussions on whether pet boarding should be licensed in Burlington and what types of regulations, if any, may be beneficial to the community. The input will contribute to future decision-making but does not determine any specific outcomes at this stage.

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