The City''s Surface Water Quality program works in partnership with environmental
The City of Ottawa develops and implements a range of strategies,
Adopt-a-Park and Adopt-a-Road is a city-wide program that encourages
How land is used and how development is managed and serviced in urban areas are of huge significance in the pursuit of environmental sustainability. It is still a common perception that environmental protection or restoration comes at the expense of economic health. But based on a growing wealth of experience, decisions that reduce human impact on the environment very often make sense from economic and social perspectives as well.
Waste management, provision of tap water, and treatment of wastewater (sewage) are three core "environmental services" provided by the City. How the City organizes and delivers these services and how residents use them, can significantly influence their environmental impact.
Current transportation systems consume huge amounts of land and resources, fragment habitats, and release pollutants. The transportation sector is Canada''s second largest source of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, after oil and gas. In cities, the environmental impacts of transportation are largely defined by how residents commute to work, and how they access services and amenities. These are, in turn, influenced by land use planning and transportation infrastructure.
Energy use is the key driver of climate change. Containing the scope and pace of climate change requires major shifts at all levels in how we power our economies, our cities, our transportation systems and our homes. As change is already underway, adaptations to minimize risks to safety, health and infrastructure are also critical.
The City of Ottawa develops and implements a range of strategies, policies and programs to protect ecosystems and reduce pollution, resource use, and energy consumption. Links to this information on Ottawa.ca are provided below.
The updated Site Alteration By-law was approved by Ottawa City Council on October 16, 2024, in order to regulate site alteration activities such as placing or dumping fill, removing topsoil, clearing or stripping vegetation, and altering the grade of land. In general, all lands within the City of Ottawa are subject to the by-law, except for lands that are already regulated by a Conservation Authority (e.g., floodplains, rivers and creeks, or in and around wetlands).
In most cases, residents do not need the City''s approval before beginning site alteration, but they must follow the rules in the by-law. Ottawa''s basic rules for site alteration can be summarised as follows:
Rules 1, 2 and 3 apply to everyone. There are exceptions to several of the other rules for yard maintenance, landscaping, farming, woodlot management, and approved developments. Additional information is provided below to help residents understand how the by-law affects them.
Please call or click before you dig! Contact Ontario One Call at 1-800-400-2255 or Home - Ontario One Call to find out where underground utilities such as water or sewer pipes, gas or power lines, and communications cables are on your property. It''s free, and could save you from costly or dangerous mistakes.
If you are not sure where your property line is, refer to your property survey or contact a professional surveyor.
All residents need to be aware that changes to the surface of a property can affect the way water drains across it. Most neighbourhoods are designed and built to ensure that rainwater runoff from every property drains into a system of swales, ditches or pipes. It''s important to be aware of local drainage patterns around your home, your property and your neighbourhood. For example, installing a patio, a pool or even a garden bed may change the way rainwater moves across your land and your neighbour''s. Under the by-law, if your project impacts an approved drainage pattern so that your neighbour''s yard property no longer drains properly, then you may be required to fix the problem.
Roadside ditches and municipal drains are vital parts of the City''s infrastructure and should not be altered, except through the appropriate process (see Ditches and Drains for more information). Rivers, creeks and many other watercourses are regulated by the Conservation Authorities and cannot be altered without a permit. Contact your local Conservation Authority for advice before beginning any work near a watercourse.
Site alteration activities must be carried out in compliance with other City by-laws. Residents are also responsible for ensuring that their site alteration activities comply with other applicable provincial and federal laws and regulations.
Building By-law (enables the City to administer and enforce the provincial Building Code Act; includes specifications for construction fencing where required)
Fence By-law (regulates the erection, maintenance, and repair of fences)
Tree Protection By-law (protects trees and City-owned natural areas – written approval is required prior to working within the critical root zone of City-owned trees)
Pool Enclosure By-law (regulates fencing requirements for swimming pools)
Private Approach By-law (regulates construction of private driveways or access lanes connecting to City roads)
Sewer Use By-law (limits what is allowed into City sewers or ditch systems)
Use and Care of Roads By-law (regulates use of City roads, including use and maintenance of boulevards by adjacent landowners)
Zoning By-law (establishes specific land uses, as well as yard setbacks for structures and permitted lot coverage)
Building Code Act (administered by the City; regulates the design and construction of buildings, additions, decks, septic systems)
Conservation Authorities Act (regulates work near water or wetlands – you may need a permit to work in these areas, check with your local Conservation Authority)
Drainage Act (regulates municipal drains)
Endangered Species Act (protects endangered or threatened species and their habitat)
Environmental Protection Act (regulates movement of soils from one site to another, waste disposal, and protects quality of air, water, and soil)
Fish & Wildlife Conservation Act (regulates hunting and fishing, protects wildlife)
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