Bylaws related to public behaviour

The Public Behaviour Bylaw in Calgary regulates social behaviours to ensure the enjoyment of public spaces. Here's an overview:

  • Fighting is prohibited in public areas.
  • Defecating and urinating are not allowed in public places or on private property if visible to the public.
  • Spitting on streets, sidewalks, pathways, or trails is not allowed.
  • No person shall loiter in a public place and thereby obstruct any other person.
  • Loitering that obstructs other people in public places is prohibited.
  • Standing or placing feet on tables, benches, planters, or sculptures in public areas is prohibited.
  • Carrying visible knives in public places is not allowed.
  • Harassing others in any public space accessible in Calgary, including sidewalks, restaurants, libraries, etc., is prohibited.

Fines for violations of these regulations range between $50 and $300.

Our Public Behaviour Bylaw was established to regulate problematic social behaviours that may have a negative impact on the enjoyment of public spaces in Calgary.

This page is an overview of these regulations. Please refer to the actual bylaw for more detailed information. Original copies of the bylaw are available from the City Clerk's office.

Filing a complaint

If you know of a bylaw infraction and would like to report it, please call 311 (from within Calgary) or 403-268-CITY (2489) (from outside Calgary) or use the 311 app or:

Submit a complaint online

To help us respond faster, please be ready with the following information:

  • Your name and address
  • A primary and alternate phone number
  • The address and exact location of the property for which you wish to register a complaint
  • A brief and concise description of the complaint

This information will remain confidential. No anonymous complaints will be accepted - you must identify yourself with the 311 service representative.

Please include any related photos when reporting a complaint with the 311 app. This will assist the investigating officer.

Learn more about filing a bylaw complaint and the process.

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