New Zoning By-law

NEW ZONING BY-LAW – FINAL DRAFT

The final draft, Draft 3, of the new Zoning By-law is now out for circulation and comment until October 3, 2025. The final draft incorporates feedback received during the Draft 2 consultation period, particularly on the outstanding issues identified in the Draft 2 report and direction provided by council.

FINAL DRAFT PROVISIONS AND RESOURCES

• The final draft of the proposed new Zoning By-law was released to the public on September 8, 2025.
• Proposal Summary
• Final Draft of the New Zoning By-law (HTML)
• Final Draft of the New Zoning By-law (Clean Copy)
• Final Draft of the New Zoning By-law (Track Changes Copy)
• Neighbourhood Evolution Renderings
• The final draft Schedules and Area Specific Schedules are available for review. Schedules A1 through A13 contain maps and graphics to identify areas which are subject to specific provisions or provide guidance on the application of certain provisions in the new Zoning By-law.
• Urban and rural exceptions will be brought forward in the current Zoning By-law to remain operational. A review of each exception will be conducted to align the provisions, terminology, and section numbers with the intent of the Official Plan and the new Zoning Bylaw, following approval of the new Zoning By-law in 2026.

ZONING MAP

• 3D Digital Twin Map: Interact with the proposed zoning in your neighborhood in a 3D built environment and visualize potential future development.
• Check out geoOttawa for the citywide updated zoning map. Be sure to turn on the “New Zoning By-law - FINAL DRAFT” option under “Zoning Resources”.
• Interactive Final Draft - Zoning Map: Compare existing zoning rules of the current Zoning By-law 2008-250 with the proposed Draft 2 Zoning.
  • Video Tutorial of the Interactive Zoning Tool and Neighbourhood Zones Overview(External link): Watch the instruction video to learn how to use the map and better understand the new Neighbourhood Zones.

ENGAGEMENT FOR THE FINAL DRAFT OF THE NEW ZONING BY-LAW

• The As-We-Heard-It reports released with the Q3 2025 – Status update on the new Zoning By-law - Final Draft IPD document Draft 2 consultation and feedback, including information on the virtual and in-person engagement sessions held in spring 2025, as well as a summary of the topics discussed at working group and advisory committee meetings.

FEEDBACK AND UPCOMING ENGAGEMENT

Both in-person and virtual events will be held in September to gather feedback on the final draft of the new Zoning By-law:

• Virtual City-wide Open House

• Date: Wednesday, September 17
• Time: 6:00 to 8:00 PM
• Registration: Click here to register for the September 17 session

• In-person Statutory Open House

• Date: Tuesday, September 23
• Location: EY Centre, 4899 Uplands Drive
• Time: 6:00 to 8:30 PM
• No registration required

• Virtual City-wide Open House

• Date: Thursday, September 25
• Time: 6:00 to 8:00 PM
• Registration: Click here to register for the September 25 session

• In-person Open House

• Date: Monday, September 29
• Location: Ottawa Conference and Convetion Centre, 200 Coventry Rd
• Time: 6:00 to 8:30 PM
• No registration required

Comments on the final draft of the new Zoning By-law can be made using the public comment form or by contacting the team at NewZoning@ottawa.ca.

Click the blue “Subscribe” button on the right to receive project updates, including information on upcoming public consultation opportunities through the fall and the release of the staff report.

The 28-day circulation period is open from September 8 – October 3. During this time, comments on the final draft provisions can be sent to NewZoning@ottawa.ca.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Check out the folders in the New Zoning By-law Documents tab on the right side of this page for more information on previous drafts of the new Zoning By-law and prior Council reports, previous consultation events and supporting materials, and classroom resources for teachers and students.

Please note that Zoning By-law 2008-250 remains in effect. The Final Draft, Draft 3, of the proposed text and new Zoning By-law Map are to be considered by the Joint Planning and Housing and Agricultural and Rural Affairs Committee, and City Council.

None of the text or maps contained within these links have been implemented. This information is for consultation purposes and may change following consideration by Joint Committee and City Council and public feedback.

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