Municipal By-Law Enforcement
The City of Stratford shares a common goal with our residents to make our community safe, healthy and enjoyable for everyone.
To that end, we have by-laws and regulations in place to encourage residents and businesses to be responsible and respectful of their neighbours and contribute to the health, safety and vibrancy of our community.
Our municipal by-law enforcement officers investigate complaints received from the public regarding alleged violations and non-compliance with various City by-laws.
Applications |
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Completed By-Law Driveway, Sign and Pool Permit Applications can be submitted using the Electronic Permit Submission Page. If you intend to pay the application fee with a credit card, please fill out the Credit Card Form. Current by-law fees are outlined below. Hardcopy applications are accepted at the City Hall Annex (3rd Floor), located at 82 Erie Street, Stratford Ontario, N5A 2M4. Only 1 method of submission is required for each permit. Please ensure that all of the required forms and drawings are submitted. Upon receipt of your submission, a staff member will reach out to confirm your permit cost, and whether any documents or drawings are missing. Municipal staff cannot begin review of your Application until all documents, and payment, are submitted. Bed and Breakfast and Plumbing License applications can be submitted by email. Common By-Law Permits Include:Bed & Breakfast Information Package |
Popular By-laws |
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Some of the By-Laws that are enforced regularly are: Bed and Breakfast Licensing By-law |
Registering a Complaint |
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The By-law Department is responsible for the investigation and enforcement of all our municipal bylaws. To file a complaint, it must be in a written form. Please complete a Complaint Form. Paper copies are available to pick up at City Hall (1 Wellington St.) or City Hall Annex (82 Erie St.). Complainant information is confidential and will be treated as such. All written complaints must include:
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Trade Licencing |
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Our Trade Licensing Forms are below: |
Fees
This chart outlines By-law Fees in effect January 1, 2022:
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Item |
Fee |
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Awning |
$226.00 |
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Bed and Breakfast (1 Room) |
$182.00 |
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Bed and Breakfast (Each Additional Room) |
$110.00 |
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Bed and Breakfast (Late Fee) |
$62.00 |
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Bed and Breakfast (Transfer Fee) |
$32.00 |
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Driveway Widening |
$123.00 |
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Fence & Hedge Amendment |
$612.00 |
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Group Home (New) |
$182.00 |
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Group Home (Renewal) |
$153.00 |
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Pool (Above Ground) |
$248.00 |
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Pool (In-Ground) |
$397.00 |
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Sign Permit |
$226.00 |
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Sign Structural Review |
$125.00 |
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Sign Variance |
$612.00 |
This chart outlines Plumbing Licencing Fees in effect January 1, 2022:
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License |
Fee |
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Backflow Tester |
$98.00 |
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Drain Layer |
$98.00 |
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Drain Layer Contractor |
$105.00 |
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Drain Layer Examination |
$100.00 |
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Journeyman Plumber |
$18.00 |
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Master Plumber |
$98.00 |
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Plumbing Contractor |
$105.00 |
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Late Fee (applications submitted after January 31st) |
$35.00 |
This chart outlines Sign By-law Fees in effect January 1, 2022:
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Item |
Fee |
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Sign Removal |
$250.00 or the City's actual cost of removing the sign, whichever is greater |
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Storage Charge |
$25.00 per day or part thereof, or $2.50/m2 of sign face per day or part thereof, whichever is greater Signs will only be held in storage for 30 calendar days; after such time, they will be destroyed |