A bylaw is a local law enacted by a municipal council that applies within the municipality's boundaries. Bylaws regulate matters within municipal jurisdiction including zoning, parking, noise, animal control, property standards, business licensing, and many other aspects of community life. The authority to make bylaws comes from provincial legislation—municipalities can only create bylaws on matters provinces have authorized. Bylaws go through formal adoption processes including public notice and council votes. Violations can result in fines or other penalties. Bylaws are publicly available documents, and citizens are expected to know and follow applicable bylaws in their community.