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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 wide a driveway can be
  • How tall buildings can be, what size they can be, and how many can be built
  • How many parking spaces are needed and where the parking spaces can be located

Zoning map

Use our interactive map to find the zoning of a property in Guelph. You can search by address, zoom in/out and scroll the map to learn more.

Background

On April 18, 2023, City Council approved the new Zoning Bylaw (2023)-20790.

As of February 6, 2024, the Comprehensive Zoning Bylaw (2023)-20790 is now in force and effect, save and except for the lands, areas, and sections associated with the appeals of the Comprehensive Zoning Bylaw. A full copy of the Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT) motion can be found in pdf format below.

Ontario Land Tribunal Scoping Motion

To help you understand what’s under appeal, we’ve created an Interpretation Document. You can find this on the first page of the Zoning Bylaw. This document:

  • Lists all the parts of the bylaw that are under appeal
  • Notes any properties with site-specific appeals

For easy reference, we have marked in blue which parts of the bylaw are under appeal. For provisions, regulations and sections under city-wide appeal, continued reference should be made to Zoning Bylaw (1995)-14864.

Zoning Bylaw (1995)-14864

Additional dwelling units

On December 10, 2024, City Council approved By-law Number (2024)-21024 to amend the additional dwelling unit regulations and permit up to four dwelling units on low density residential lots. The amending bylaw is available below. By-law (2024)-21024 has not been consolidated with the 2023 Zoning Bylaw. To learn more about additional dwelling units, visit guelph.ca/adu.

By-law Number (2024)-21024

Community planning permit ystem

On April 8, 2025, City Council approved a new Community Planning Permit (CPP) Bylaw (By-law Number (2025)-21064) for the Stone Road/Edinburgh Road area (map below). The Zoning Bylaw does not apply to the area governed by a community planning permit system (CPPS).

Similar to a zoning bylaw, the CPP Bylaw regulates the use of land, the location of buildings and structures, and parking requirements in this area.

To learn more about a community planning permit system, visit the Community Planning Permit System page.

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Zoning Services
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