Frequently Requested By-laws

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To establish community benefit charges for the City of Barrie.
Bylaw Number: 2023-073
Last Updated: 2023
Designates Community Safety Zones in the City of Barrie.
Bylaw Number: 2003-160
Last Updated: 2025
To establish municipal-wide development charges for the City of Barrie.
Bylaw Number: 2023-074
Last Updated: 2025
Regulates election signs.
Bylaw Number: 2018-011
Last Updated: 2018
Adopts an Emergency Management Program and Emergency Plan, pursuant to the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. E. 9 as amended, and Regulations made thereunder.
Bylaw Number: 2013-142
Last Updated: 2013
Establishment and requirement of the payment of fees for information, services, activities and use of City property.
Bylaw Number: 2025-024
Last Updated: 2025
Establishes a lobbyist registry and the position and duties of the Lobbyist Registrar.
Bylaw Number: 2023-141
Last Updated: 2023
Licenses, regulates and governs lottery events carried on within the City of Barrie.
Bylaw Number: 2010-032
Last Updated: 2012
To establish a Municipal Accommodation Tax for Internet-based accommodation sharing platforms.
Bylaw Number: 2019-022
Last Updated: 2024
To establish a Municipal Accommodation Tax.
Bylaw Number: 2018-129
Last Updated: 2024

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