Q3 2025 – New Zoning By-law Review Status Update

An Information Previously Distributed (IPD) document was released today and will be listed on the September 3 Planning and Housing Committee and September 4 Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee agendas. The IPD provides an update on the status of the final draft of the new Zoning By-law, which will be released for public comment on Monday, September 8. The update includes a summary of changes made between Draft 2 and the final draft, details about upcoming public engagement opportunities, and an overview of the Committee and Council process leading to final approval of the Zoning By-law. It also includes a summary of comments received during consultations on Draft 2.

The changes made since Draft 2 was released in March 2025 address direction provided by Council as well as public input received on Draft 2. The memo outlines the most significant changes made between Draft 2 and the final draft, including proposed provisions for maximum building heights in N1 and N2 zones and the height transition strategy from mixed-use zones to low-rise residential zones.

The statutory open house for the draft By-law will take place on Tuesday, September 23 at the EY Centre, with two virtual open houses planned on Wednesday, September 17 and Thursday, September 25.