Fines and Penalties

Fines and penalties are used to support compliance with the City’s by-laws and to help maintain a safe, respectful, and healthy community for all residents. While education and voluntary compliance are always the preferred approach, fines may be issued when violations occur or when issues are not resolved after notice.

This page outlines the set fines and potential penalties associated with common by-law and animal services offences. These penalties are intended to encourage responsible behaviour and ensure that property owners and pet owners meet their obligations under applicable by-laws. In more serious or repeat cases, additional enforcement actions may be taken, including court proceedings.

Parking Fines
Offense Voluntary Payment Fine (Payable within Seven Days) Set Fine
Park on left side of street when not one way - curb $20 $30
Park on left side of street when not one way – no curb $20 $30
Fail to park at 45 degree angle $20 $30
Fail to park within designated lines $20 $30
Park wrong way on one way street – curb $20 $30
Park wrong way on one way street – no curb $20 $30
Park on sidewalk or footpath $20 $30
Park within 0.5 meters of driveway $20 $30
Park within an intersection or crosswalk $20 $30
Park within 3 meters of fire hydrant $40 $50
Park on crosswalk $20 $30
Park on pedestrian crossover $20 $30
Park within 9 meters of pedestrian crossover $20 $30
Park within 9 meters of crosswalk $30 $40
Park within 9 meters of intersection crosswalk $20 $30
Park on bridge, underpass or approach $20 $30
Park obstruct snow removal N/A $75
Park to prevent convenient removal of other vehicle $20 $30
Park within 2 meters of church front entrance $20 $30
Park within 2 meters of hospital front entrance $20 $30
Park within 2 meters of hotel front entrance $20 $30
Park within 2 meters of theatre front entrance $20 $30
Park within 2 meters of public building front entrance $20 $30
Park within 15 meters of level railway crossing $20 $30
Park within 15 meters of Signal Light Traffic System $20 $30
Park within 9 meters of street lines on stop street $20 $30
Park within 9 meters of Fire Hall on hall side of road N/A $75
Park within 30 meters of Fire Hall opposite Fire Hall N/A $75
Double park $30 $40
Park improperly in parking space $20 $30
Park within “T-type” intersection $30 $40
Park when prohibited adjacent to school $20 $30
Park when prohibited $30 $40
Park more than 120 minutes $30 $40
Park more than 15 minutes $20 $30
Park more than 10 minutes $20 $30
Park more than 30 minutes $20 $30
Park more than 1 hour $30 $40
Park in reserved space – police vehicle $20 $30
Park other than parallel $20 $30
Park in reserved space – Mayor $20 $30
Park in reserved space – Councillor $20 $30
Park between 1:00 am and 6:00 am $20 $30
Park more than 12 consecutive hours $20 $30
Park proper coinage not deposited $8 $12
Park – expired meter $20 $30
Park improperly in meter parking space $8 $12
Park - ticket not properly displayed $20 $30
Park expired meter (P&D) $20 $30
Park oversized vehicle without depositing coinage $8 $12
Park – covered meter $8 $12
Park – meter removed from standard $20 $30
Stop when prohibited $30 $40
Park – repair vehicle $8 $12
Park on private property $20 $30
Park on City property $20 $30
Park on Local Board property $20 $30
Park in "No Parking" area $20 $30
Park – interfere with civic services N/A $75
Park – interfere with snow removal 5:00 pm – 7:00 am N/A $75
Park – improperly in parking lot space $8 $12
Fail to pay for all parking lot spaces used $8 $12
Park – other than designated space $20 $30
Park not close as practical to meter $20 $30
Park on parking lot – obstruct aisle or laneway $20 $30
Park on parking lot – prevent removal of other vehicle $20 $30
Park on parking lot – impede ingress or egress $20 $30
Park on parking lot – on walkway $20 $30
Park in prohibited area $20 $30
Park in reserved area $20 $30
Park longer than posted time limit $30 $40
Park in loading bay $8 $12
Park in Fire Route N/A $100
Park in metered parking space in parking lot without depositing proper coinage $8 $12
Park in metered parking space in parking lot without activating meter $8 $12
Park in parking lot at covered meter $8 $12
Park in handicapped space N/A $400
Park bus not at bus stop $20 $30
Park in bus stop $20 $30
Park in school bus loading zone $20 $30
Park in loading zone for unlawful purposes $30 $40
Park in commercial loading zone outside permitted hours $20 $30
Park in taxi loading zone $20 $30
Park taxi in loading zone longer than 15 minutes $20 $30

 

Active Transportation Fines
Offense Set Fine
Operate a vehicle in a bicycle lane $150
Operate a vehicle on a multi-use trail $150
Operate a vehicle on a sidewalk $150
Pedaled an e-bike on a sidewalk $150
Operate or use a bicycle, skateboard, in-line skate or roller skate on a Downtown Sidewalk $100
Skateboard, in-line skate or roller skate on a Highway $150
Skateboard, in-line skate, roller skate or operate a Segway contrary to a Traffic Control Signal $150
Skateboard, in-line skate, roller skate, or operate a Segway without the prescribed lights $100
Skateboard, in-line skate, roller skate, or operate a Segway without the prescribed reflective clothing $100
Fail to yield to a pedestrian $200
Interfere with a bicycle or vehicle being operated in accordance with the Highway Traffic Act $150
Fail to dismount a bicycle or skateboard when crossing a Highway intersection $150
Leave a bicycle, e-bike, or Segway so that it obstructs a vehicle on a Highway $150
Leave a bicycle, e-bike, or Segway so that it obstructs a pedestrian $100
Leave a bicycle, e-bike, or Segway so that it obstructs a parking meter $100

 

Short-Term Accommodations Fines
Offense Set Fine
Offer, operate, advertise, or permit a Short-Term Accommodation without a licence. $400
Offer, operate, advertise, or permit a Short-Term Accommodation under alternate name. $200
Offer, operate, advertise, or permit a Short-Term Accommodation under a suspended licence. $350
Offer, operate, advertise, or permit a Short-Term Accommodation outside of the terms and conditions of a licence $350
Market, operate, provide or allow the use of a Short-Term Accommodation other than in a bedroom. $250
Market, operate, provide or allow the use of a Short-Term Accommodation in a non-building or structure. $350
Market, operate, provide or allow the use of a Short-Term Accommodation in an unlawful dwelling unit. $400
Market, operate, provide or allow the use of a Short-Term Accommodation in a boat or floating accommodation. $350
Market, operate, provide or allow the use of a Short-Term Accommodation where prohibited. $350
Market, operate, provide or allow the use of a Short-Term Accommodation in an unregistered Accessory Dwelling Unit. $400
Provide mistaken, false, or incorrect information. $350
Obstruct or permit the obstruction of an inspection. $500
Fail to produce a copy of a signed Licensee Code of Conduct. $250
Operate or Use a Short-Term Accommodation for any special events. $400

Parks Fines
Offense Set Fine
Enter into restricted area. $250
Cause or permit riotous, boisterous, violent, threatening or illegal conduct. $350
Cast or throw anything with intent to endanger, injure or damage person or property. $350
Urinate or defecate in park or public space. $350
Use photographic device in any washroom or change room. $350
Possess or use firearm or weapon. $500
Climb tree, building, structure or equipment. $350
Break, injure, deface or remove vegetation. $350
Break, injure, deface or vandalize municipal property. $350
Remove rock, soil, sand or wood from public place. $350
Disturb ground under repair, prepared for planting, or newly seeded. $350
Drive, park, or walk in a prohibited area. $250
Dispose or dump garbage, household waste or other refuse. $300
Dispose or dump garden refuse in non-designated area. $350
Dump or deposit snow, fill, soil, building or construction materials. $350
Dump or drain onto soils or waters. $350
Kill, attempt to kill, maim, injure, trap or disturb any animal. $500
Touch, injure or remove any nest or egg. $350
Allow pet to kill or injure any animal. $500
Feed birds or waterfowl. $250
Encroach or take possession of park or public place. $350
Light, build, or stoke an open fire or bonfire. $350
Use charcoal or solid fuel portable barbecue. $350
Hold picnic, gathering or event for more than 25 people without permit. $350
Interfere with picnic, gathering or event authorized by permit. $350
Camp or stay overnight is park or public place. $350
Swim or bathe in any fountain, pond, lake, or stream. $350
Interfere with an authorized organized sport. $350
Fish in a prohibited area. $350
Play golf or strike golf ball. $350
Roller skate, skateboard, roller blade or use a scooter in a prohibited area. $250
Enter, walk or play upon designated are for tennis in any park or public place contrary to the posted rules and regulations. $250
Wash, clean or service a motor vehicle in a park or public place. $250
Pick, collect or gather worms for commercial gain in a park or public place. $250
Cause a nuisance in a park or public place. $350
Loiter in a park or public place. $250
Practice, conduct, or solicit for any trade, occupation, religion, business or profession. $350
Distribute, discard, or display handbill, notice, or other circular, bill or advertisement. $350

Property Standards Fines
Offense Set Fine
Fail to maintain property in accordance with By-law 2025-157 $250
Fail to comply with an Order $350
Hinder or Obstruct an Officer $500

Noise Fines
Offense Set Fine
Cause or Permit Noise From Amplified Sound $250
Cause or Permit Noise From Amplified Sound in Park $250
Cause or Permit Noise From Revving of Engine $250
Cause or Permit Noise from Operation of Vehicle Causing Tire Squeal $250
Cause or Permit Noise From Auditory Signaling Device $250
Cause or Permit Noise From Selling or Advertising $250
Cause or Permit Noise From Combustion Engine– No Muffler $250
Cause or Permit Noise From Construction Equipment When Prohibited $250
Cause or Permit Noise From Toy, Model, or Replica When Prohibited $250
Cause or Permit Noise From Motorized Conveyance When Prohibited $250
Cause or Permit Noise From Powered/Non-Powered Tool When Prohibited $250
Cause or Permit Noise From Bulk Lift or Refuse Compacting Equipment When Prohibited $250
Cause or Permit Noise From Pest Control Device When Prohibited $250
Cause or Permit Noise From Loading or Unloading Material When Prohibited $250
Cause or Permit Noise From Yelling or Shouting When Prohibited $250
Obstruct an Officer $500

Offense Set Fine
Fail to Clear Land of Debris, Refuse, Waste $250
Create Health/Fire/Accident Hazard $350
Improper Composting: Unauthorized Container $150
Grass Exceeds 15cm $250
Permit Noxious Weeds $250
Naturalized Garden Exceeds 0.6m in Corner Sight Triangle $350
Fail to Maintain Naturalized Garden $250
Naturalized Garden Less Than 1m from Property Line $250
Vegetation Overhangs Public Property $300
Fail to Remove Standing Water $250
Park/Store Inoperable Vehicle $250
Throw/Dump/Place/Deposit Debris on Private Property $300
Throw/Dump/Place/Deposit Debris on City Property Without Consent $300
Fail to Remove Debris $150
Place Debris in Unauthorized Receptacle $150
Deliver/Place Unwanted Material $100
Obstruct an Officer $500

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