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
Noise |
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. |
Litter |
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. |
Signs |
By-Law #2011-024 prohibits or regulates signs and other advertising devices and the posting of notices on buildings or vacant lots. |
Smoking |
By-Law #2020-040 prohibits persons smoking within nine (9) meters of the entrance or exit of any municipal building or facility. For all other smoking inquiries/complaints, please contact the EOHU or refer to the Smoke-Free Ontario Act. |
Swimming & Fishing |
No person or domestic animal shall swim or bathe and no person shall fish within 75 meters of:
For more information please contact the Building and By-Law Division at 613-930-2787 ext. 2310. |
Wildlife |
It is prohibited to feed water-fowl in all of Lamoureux Park. Dangers of feeding wildlife:
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
Debbie Caskenette
Deputy Clerk
360 Pitt Street, Box 877, Cornwall ON, K6H 5T9
T.: 613-930-2787 ext. 2219
F.: 613-933-1860
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