Kingsville’s Bylaw Enforcement Officers will conduct enforcement blitzes throughout the year, beginning this spring.

Enforcement this month will concentrate on the following:

• Swimming pools: If you have a swimming pool, you must have a fence at least four feet tall with a self closing and self-latching gate. This requirement prevents small children from wandering into your backyard and possibly falling into your pool. Review our Fence Bylaw for more details on height, location and description of proper fencing.
• Property standards: In Kingsville, you must keep your grass from growing over 10 inches. As a proud Bee-Friendly City, Kingsville supports letting pollinators “sleep in” and other activities promoting environmental stewardship. However, we must balance this against potential threats to the community. Ticks, fleas, rodents, and other creatures emerge from hibernation and can easily hide in the long grass. Read our Property Standards Bylaw for more details related to property maintenance expectations.
• Recreational vehicles parked in driveways: Starting April 16th, residents should be transitioning from parking winter recreational vehicles in their driveway, to parking recreational vehicles such as camper trailers, motor homes, boats, and ATVs. Residents can store off-season recreational vehicles in their back or side yards. Review the Parking and Storage of Recreational Vehicles Bylaw for all the details and timelines. We recently amended this bylaw to provide property owners greater flexibility in storing their recreation, commercial and motor vehicles.

Get to know our Bylaws

Check out our Commonly Requested Bylaws page to learn more about other bylaws. If you have questions regarding any of these regulations or see something concerning you’d like to report, please email requests@kingsville.ca. All bylaw complaints are kept confidential.