City of Cornwall residents, businesses, and organizations are governed by municipal by-laws.
Relevant by-laws can be searched and viewed by clicking here. For the most up to date versions of by-laws, email the Clerk's Division or call 613-930-2787 ext. 2316.
Enforcement
By-Law enforcement is the responsibility of several City departments: Clerk's Division, Cornwall Community Police Services, Cornwall Fire Services, Municipal Works, Planning, and Building and By-law.
Please click here to submit a by-law complaint.
To obtain clarification on a By-Law, or file a complaint about a By-Law contravention, please contact the following departments:
Department/Organization Responsible | Phone Number | Address |
Building & By-Law | 613-930-2787 ext. 2310 | Cornwall Civic Complex, 2nd Floor, Cornwall ON |
Cornwall Community Police Services | 613-933-5000 ext. 2401 | 340 Pitt Street, Cornwall ON |
Cornwall Fire Services | 613-930-2787 ext. 2311 | 10 Fourth Street West, Cornwall ON |
Municipal Works | 613-930-2787 ext. 2242 | 1225 Ontario Street, Cornwall ON |
Frequently Requested By-laws
By-Law #079-1996 prohibits specific types of noise by time and place. Any person can make an application to Council to be granted an exemption from any of the provisions of this By-law. For more information please contact the Building and By-Law Division at 613-930-2787 ext. 2310.
By-Law #051-1996 prohibits persons to throw, place or deposit refuse or debris on any private or public property. For more information please contact the Building and By-Law Division at 613-930-2787 ext. 2310.
By-Law #2011-024 prohibits or regulates signs and other advertising devices and the posting of notices on buildings or vacant lots.
- Marina 200
- Grays Creek Outer Area Docks (located south of Boundary Rd/Montreal Rd intersection)
- Lamoureux Park and Guindon Park Boat Launches
- Rotary Eco Garden, located in Lamoureux Park south of Cumberland Street.
For more information please contact the Building and By-Law Division at 613-930-2787 ext. 2310.
It is prohibited to feed water-fowl in all of Lamoureux Park.
Dangers of feeding wildlife:
- You will attract unwanted animals to your home and neighbourhood;
- Animals can become more aggressive; and
- Human food is unhealthy for animals and may cause disease, injury or death.
For all wildlife concerns on private property, please contact a local trapper or the Ministry of Natural Resources at 1-800-667-1940
For wildlife concerns on City property please contact the Building and By-Law Division at 613-930-2787 ext. 2310.
Contact Us
City of Cornwall
360 Pitt Street, Cornwall, ON K6J 3P9
Phone: 613-930-2787 ext. 0
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