New Zoning By-law - Draft 1

New Zoning By-law – Draft 1

Explore the New Zoning By-law:

• The Story Behind the Review - Ottawa is Ready for a New Zoning By-law: Learn about the draft Zoning By-law and the new Neighbourhood Zone replacing Residential Zones

• DRAFT 1 - NEW ZONING BY-LAW TEXT

  • Draft 1 of the proposed New Zoning By-law was released to the public on April 29, 2024. To read or download the draft Zoning By-law click here.

Maps:

• 3D Digital Twin Map: Visualize and interact with the proposed zoning in your neighborhood in a 3D built environment.
  • Video Tutorial of the Interactive Zoning Tool and Neighbourhood Zones Overview: Watch the instruction video to learn how to use the map and understand Neighbourhood Zones.
• Consultation on Draft 1 of the new Zoning By-law:
  • As-We-Heard-It report – June Open House
  • As-We-Heard-It report– July to September Correspondence
  • City-Wide Open House Presentation
  • Ward-Specific Virtual Open House Presentations

The staff report to Council on the first draft of the zoning can be found here. Included attachments:

• Land Use and Density Strategy Map
• Height Strategy Map
• Primary Zones Map
• Statement of Ottawa Public Health
• On-Site Stormwater Management for Infill Development
• Review of Parking Rate Ratios
• Neighbourhood zones
• Engagement Strategy
• 2023 As We Heard It Report

Comments on the proposed Draft 1 Zoning By-law can be made directly using the public comment form, or by emailing the project email address newzoning@ottawa.ca.

Resources for Schools:

• Classroom activities proposal
• Classroom activities proposal summary
• Empathy Mapping and Role-playing Session Plan
• Reflection Activity
• Future Neighbourhood Plan Session Plan
• Guided Walking Tour Session Plan
• Residential Lot Pressures Activity
• Visioning Exercise Session Plan