By-law Directory

Common By-laws

​The By-laws and By-law Consolidations posted here are for reference purposes only.

To obtain certified, true copies of by-laws or for enforcement-related inquiries, please contact Legislative Services at 905-895-5193 ext. 2220

To determine permitted uses and zoning for specific properties, please call 905-895-5193 ext. 2450 or visit the Planning section for additional information.

By-law Sort descending By-law No.
Accessory Dwelling Units
A By-law for the registration of Accessory Dwelling Units.
By-law 2013-13
Adequate Heat for Rented Dwelling Accommodations
A By-law to require adequate and suitable heat for rental dwellings.
By-law 1990-87
Administrative Monetary Penalty System (AMPS)
A By-law to establish a process for administrative penalties for contravention of town by-laws.
By-law 2019-62
Animal Control
A By-law respecting the regulation, licensing and control of animals.
By-law 2020-30
Anti-idling By-lawBy-law 2005-157
Business Licensing
A By-law to regulate and licence businesses to operate in the Town of Newmarket. This by-law consolidates Rooftop patios and Personal Wellness Establishments. 
By-law 2020-31
Carnivals
A By-law for the licensing, regulating and governing of carnivals.
By-law 2009-78
Clean Yards By-law
A By-law for maintaining land in a clean and clear condition.
By-law 2017-63
Clothing Bins
A By-law for the licensing, regulating and governing of clothing donation bins.
By-law 2016-33
Cost Division By-law
A By-law to Determine the Appointment of Costs of Division Fence.
By-law 2019-21
Council Code of Conduct
A By-law to establish a Council Code of Conduct.
By-law 2019-08
Development Charges (Northwest Quadrant Development Area)
A By-law to establish area specific development charges for the Town of Newmarket.
By-law 2014-41
Development Charges (Town-Wide)
A By-law to establish development charges for the Town of Newmarket.
By-law 2014-42
Discharge of Firearms
A By-law respecting the Firing of Guns.
By-law 1990-77
Election Sign By-law
A By-law to manage and regulate election signs in the Town of Newmarket.
By-law 2022-16
Fences By-law
A By-law prescribing the height and description of fences.
By-law 2019-20
Filming
A By-law respecting the permitting, licensing, regulating of Filming within the Town of Newmarket.
By-law 2023-19
Fireworks By-law
A By-law for the licensing, regulating the sale and setting off of fireworks.
By-law 2015-18
Fortification By-law
A By-law to regulate the fortification of land and to prohibit excessive fortification and excessive protective elements to land.
By-law 2002-119
Garbage By-lawBy-law 2007 77