What is a zoning bylaw?

A zoning bylaw is a series of rules that tell us:

• What a property can be used for;
• How big the property or structure can be;
• Where buildings can be placed;
• How tall, what size, and how many buildings can be built, and;
• How many parking spaces are needed, and where the parking spaces can be located.

Know your zone

When we are done, we will have a map of the city that is zoned appropriately for our various uses. The new zoning bylaw will protect conflicting land uses from locating near each other, and provides a way for the City to manage land use and future development.

Based on which zone your property is in, you will know which set of rules apply for you. Knowing your zone before you plan a project will save you time, money and resources.