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Regional Government

Please contact the Clerk's Office if the By-law you are looking for is not listed below. 

You may also visit our By-law Enforcement page for regulatory By-laws. 

Code of Use (Use of Regional Buildings, Properties and Services)

The Region of Waterloo regulates the use of Regional buildings, properties and services through the Code of Use By-law 13-050, as amended by 18-056 and by 20-034. This includes visitor conduct while accessing Regional buildings, properties or services such as GRT, Regional museums, and Regional headquarters. 

Consolidation of By-law 13-050: The Office Consolidation Version for Reference Only of the Region’s Code of Use By-law No. 13-050 as amended by By-law Nos. 18-056, 20-034, and 20-051. If there are any discrepancies between this consolidation and Bylaws 13-050, 18-056, 20-034 and 20-051, the By-laws shall prevail.

Carrying out Inspection 
By-law 07-035, to allow municipal officers to enter lands for the purpose of carrying out inspections. 
Development Charges

By-law 19-037, to establish development charges for the Region.

  • Amended by By-law 14-046
Face Covering 

By-law 20-034, to Amend By-law 13-050, A By-Law Respecting the Conduct of Persons Entering Upon Buildings, Grounds and Public Transportation Vehicles Owned or Occupied by The Regional Municipality of Waterloo, to Require the Wearing of Face Coverings in Enclosed Public Places of Regional Buildings and on Public Transit

By-law 20-035, to Require the Wearing of Face Coverings in Enclosed Public Places During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Consolidation of By-law 20-035: The Office Consolidation Version for Reference Only of the Region’s Face Covering By-law No. 20-035 as amended by By-law
No. 20-052. If there are any discrepancies between this consolidation and Bylaws 20-035 and 20-052, the By-laws shall prevail.

Fees and Charges
By-law 21-02, A By-law to Establish Fees and Charges for the Regional Municipality of Waterloo and to Repeal By-law 20-008
Licence Fees and Charges
By-law 16-045, to establish licence fees and charges.
Outdoor Water Use

The Water Conservation By-law 07-069, as amended by By-law 10-020, is in effect every year from May 31 to September 30. 

Answers to questions you may have, including requesting a permit for sod and seed watering or nematode applications, can be found on our Conserving Water page.

Procedural By-law

By-law 00-031, to govern the proceedings of Council and its Committees.

Purchasing By-law
By-law 16-032, to provide for procurement of good and services and the disposal of surplus goods.
Retail Business Holidays Act

Retail Business Holidays Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. R.30

The Retail Business Holidays Act, says retail businesses in Ontario must be closed on the included holidays each year.

Establishments in the CI Core Zoning in St. Jacobs 

By-law 36-92, to permit retail business establishments in the CI Core Zoning in St. Jacobs to remain open on holidays as defined in the Retail Business Act.

St. Jacobs Farmers' Market and Flea Market and St. Jacobs Factory Outlet 

By-law 94-028, to permit the retail businesses in St. Jacobs as listed above to remain open on holidays as defined in the Retail Business Act.

Sewer Use
By-law 1-90, to prohibit, regulate and control the discharge of waters and wastes into bodies of water within the region or into Regional sanitary trunk sewers, sewer systems or sewage treatment works all tributary sewer system and to regulate and control extensions, alterations or enlargements to the sewer system of any area municipality
  • Amended by By-law 92-050
  • Amended by By-law 14-012
Signs

The Region of Waterloo regulates signage on Regional roads and road allowances, as per By-law 10-030. The by-law defines 8 categories of signs including election signs. The by-law outlines size and various other requirements for sign placement on regional roads and road allowances. The sign by-law ensures our communities remain safe by preventing sign distraction and keeps our communities looking great. 

 

Please contact your local municipality for information regarding sign placement on local municipal roads. 

  • Amended by By-law 18-013
  • Election Sign Fact Sheet
Traffic and Parking

The Region of Waterloo regulates parking, vehicle flow and speed limits on all Regional roads. By-law 16-023, outlines specific parking and moving violations within the Region. Enforcement of this by-law is the responsibility of the local municipalities and Waterloo Regional Police. For parking complaints please contact your local municipality. 

Waste Collection

The Region of Waterloo regulates all waste collection and landfill operations within the municipality. By-law 17-007 outlines requirements for proper waste collection including recyclables such as blue box and green bin. It also regulates the use of the Region's landfill. Sustainable waste collection and environmental protection keep the Region looking its best for future generations. 

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