On this page
The City of Guelph Zoning Bylaw (1995) – 14864 was adopted by Guelph City Council on June 19, 1995 and certified by the City Clerk on August 29, 1997.
The Zoning By-law, Schedule “A” – Defined Area Maps and the individual sections of the by-law shown below, have been prepared and consolidated for the purpose of convenience only and are not certified true copies. For accurate reference, consult copies of the official Zoning By-law (1995)-14864 and amending by-laws in Planning Services at City Hall.
In certain instances, special circumstances dictate that variances be allowed to the permitted uses or regulations. These zones are indicated by hyphenated zone designations (ie. R.1B-XX). Specialized zones are property or area specific and the Specialized Zones document should be reviewed for any changes to the general uses or regulations for that zone. For any items not included in the specialized zone, the general uses or regulations of the parent zone apply.
Building Services should be consulted regarding inquiries and interpretation of the Zoning By-law. Accessible format available by contacting Building Services at 519-822-1260 extension 5615 or TTY 519-826-9771
Section 1: Preamble
Preamble, January 2020
Section 2: Interpretation and administration
Interpretation and Administration of Zoning By-law, June 2019
Section 3: Definitions
Definitions, June 2019
Section 4: General Provisions
General Provisions, December 2020
Section 5: Residential Zones
Residential Zones (R), November 2017
- Specialized Residential Single Detached Zones (R1), November 2019
- Specialized Residential Semi-Detached/Duplex Zones (R2), November 2019
- Specialized Residential Townhouse Zones (R3), January 2020
- Specialized Residential Apartment Zones (R4), January 2020
- Specialized Zones – Other Residential (RR). November 2019
Section 6: Commercial Zones
Commercial Zones (C.1, NC, CC, RC, D.1, D.2, D.3, SC.1, SC.2, OR, CR), June 2019
- Specialized Convenience Commercial Zones (C1), November 2017
- Specialized Commercial Shopping Centre Zones (NC, CC, RC), June 2019
- Specialized Downtown Zones (D), June 2019
- Specialized Downtown Zones (D): Section 16, June 2019
- Specialized Service Commercial Zones (SC), June 2019
- Specialized Office-Residential Zones (OR), June 2019
- Specialized Commercial-Residential Zones (CR), June 2019
Section 7: Industrial Zones
Industrial Zones (B), July 2016
- Specialized Industrial Zones (B), June 2019
Section 8: Institutional Zones
Institutional Zones (I), May 2014
- Specialized Institutional Zones (I), December 2016
Section 9: Park Zones
Park Zones (P), April 2005
- Specialized Park Zones (P), January 2020
Section 10: Aggregate Extraction Zones
Aggregate Extraction Zones (EX), April 2005
- Specialized Aggregate Extraction Zones (EX), April 2005
Section 11: Urban Reserve Zones
Urban Reserve Zones (UR), April 2005
- Specialized Urban Reserve Zones (UR), March 2019
Section 12: Floodplain Lands
Floodplain Lands (FL), April 2005
- Specialized Floodway Zones (FL), April 2005
Section 13: Natural Heritage Features
Natural Heritage Features (WL), April 2005
- Specialized Wetland Zones (WL), April 2005
Section 14: Repeal of Bylaws
Repeal of Bylaws, April 2005