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.

  
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  • 3D Digital Twin Map: Visualize and interact with the proposed zoning in your neighborhood in a 3D built environment.
  • Interactive Draft 1 - Zoning Map: Compare existing zoning rules of the current Zoning By-law 2008-250 with the proposed Draft 1 Zoning.
    • 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

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

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

Please note that Zoning By-law 2008-250 remains in effect. The Draft 1 proposed text and new Zoning By-law Map that follow are for the proposed new Zoning By-law to be considered by the Planning and Housing Committee, Agricultural and Rural Affairs Committee, and Council.

None of the text or maps contained within these links has been implemented. The current Zoning By-law (2008-250) remains in effect. This information is for consultation purposes and may change following consideration by Committee and Council in 2025.

Honouring Statement

Ottawa is built on unceded Anishinabe Algonquin territory. The peoples of the Anishinabe Algonquin Nation have lived on this territory for millennia. Their culture and presence have nurtured and continue to nurture this land. The City of Ottawa honours the peoples and land of the Anishinabe Algonquin Nation. The City of Ottawa honours all First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples, and their valuable past and present contributions to this land.