Property Standards and By-laws

We have by-laws in place to set standards for property maintenance and usage, and to encourage considerate and respectful relationships between people who live and work in Pickering.

See below for an overview of some of the most commonly asked about By-laws.

Search our Corporate Records for a complete listing of all City By-laws.

• Accessory Buildings & Structures
• Additional Dwelling Units
• Basketball & Hockey Nets, Skateboard Ramps, etc.
• Boulevard Maintenance
• Building Permits - decks, sheds & garages, structural alterations, etc.
• Carbon Monoxide Detectors
• Common Animal Issues / Responsible Pet Ownership
• Dog and Cat Licenses
• Drainage & Grading
• Driveway Widening & Curb Cuts
• Fences and Fence Cost Sharing
• Fill & Topsoil Disturbance
• Fireworks
• Garbage, Recycling & Green Bin
• Home Based Businesses
• Ice & Snow Clearing
• Noise
• Nuisance By-law
• Outdoor Fireplaces / Open Air Burning
• Parks
• Parking - On-street
• Parking - Residential Properties
• Property Standards & Clean Yards
• Stagnant Water
• Swimming Pools
• Tree Protection
• Vehicle Idling