By-law Directory

Essex Town Council has authority to pass by-laws to, among other things, ensure a safe, quiet, and peaceful environment for residents.

The Clerk's Office maintains a registry of by-laws and amendments enacted by Council that have wide application. To view a list of by-laws in numeric or alphabetical order, or to search by keyword for something specific, use the By-law Registry located on the Laserfiche WebLink system hosted by the County of Essex.

Note: As a third-party application, Laserfiche WebLink may not be accessible for use with screen viewers. Please contact us to obtain an alternative format.

Frequently Requested By-laws

The following list contains some of the Town's frequently requested by-laws. The by-law documents provided here are for convenience of reference only and may not contain amendments or attachments. To obtain an official version of a by-law, an accessible version of a by-law, or a copy of a by-law that is not listed here, please contact the Clerk's Office.