The town is now in Stage 3 of the province’s reopening framework. More town amenities, programs and services are becoming available. Provincial orders remain in effect and we must all follow public health guidelines.
Find information related to the most frequently requested by-laws, including links to access the PDF version of a by-law and its amendments, if applicable.
Animal licensing by-laws
Dog licensing information
Business licensing by-laws
Business licensing information
Business licensing applications
Noise by-laws
Noise enforcement
Nuisance by-laws
Nuisance enforcement
Property standards and lot maintenance by-laws
Property standards and lot maintenance information
Private tree by-laws
Tree protection and removal information
Site alteration by-laws
Landscaping project information
Please note: Town by-laws and their associated amendments are also on file in the Town of Oakville Clerk’s department. While the town makes every effort to publish current by-law details on this website, the online documents are provided for the purpose of information gathering only and may not reflect all related amendments.
If you are experiencing difficulty using the By-law Search tool or to ensure you are accessing the most accurate and complete by-laws, please contact the Clerk’s department at 905-815-6015 or at townclerk@oakville.ca.