New Zoning By-law
Draft 1 of the new Zoning By-law now available for review and comment
New Zoning By-law - Draft 1
Click on the "Draft 1 - Zoning By-law" tab below to view:
- The story behind the new Zoning By-law Review: Ottawa is Ready for a New Zoning By-law: learn about the draft Zoning By-law and the new Neighbourhood Zone designation, which is replacing Residential Zones.
- Interactive Draft 1 - New Zoning By-law Text - You can comment directly on the draft provisions document.
- Interactive Draft 1 - Zoning Map.View existing zoning rules of the current Zoning By-law (By-law 2008-250) and proposed Draft 1 Zoning
- Check out the Interactive Zoning Tool and Neighbourhood Zones Overview instruction video to learn how to use the map and where to learn more about Neighbourhood Zones.
Alternatively, PDF documents of the by-law can be found here.
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 from Ottawa Public Health
- On-Site Stormwater Management for Infill Development
- Review of Minimum Parking Ratios
- Neighbourhood Zones
- Engagement Strategy
- 2023 As We Heard It Report
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.
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.
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Draft 1 - New Zoning By-law
New Zoning By-law - Draft 1 (May 2024)
Learn about and provide feedback on Draft 1 of the new Zoning By-law
Below are:
1) A link to the Draft 1 Zoning Map
2) the interactive version of Draft 1 of the proposed New Zoning By-law.
The interactive draft below allows you to learn about each Part of the proposed By-law by clicking the 'Summary' tab. You can also click on the 'Guided Tour' tab for a brief explanation of the proposed Zoning By-law.
If you cannot find what you're looking for, ask a question in AI search bar.
A PDF version of Draft 1 can be found HERE to read or download.
You can also send your comments or questions through our online form or to our project email at newzoning@ottawa.ca
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.
DRAFT 1 ZONING MAP
Use the interactive Draft 1 – Zoning Map to find your zoning. Comments and feedback on the Draft 1 – Zoning Map can be submitted to newzoning@ottawa.ca
DRAFT 1 - NEW ZONING BY-LAW TEXT
Click anywhere in the document to add a comment on the interactive new Zoning By-law.Revised June 20, 2024, to correct Part 12, which was absent in the initial distribution. The archived version can be found here
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The new draft and the interactive map are easy to read and understand. I feel like the zoning could be more consistent and realistic. For example, many lots on Fisher, which is a busy street, are zoned N3B. Whereas the local streets like Dorchester, Emperor, etc are mostly zoned N4. Some less busy streets like Sunnyside are zoned CM. It's not clear what is the criteria to set these zones. If we want a walkable neighborhood, I think we should allow more commercial uses along Fisher as this area does not have a lot stores.
Thank you for creating this easy-to-understand tool. I have a few questions regarding the new zoning bylaw. In most suburb areas the maximum height is 11m under the current zoning, and it will be reduced to 8.5 m in the new zoning. On 7108 Notre Dame Street in Orleans, for example, the Zoning changes from R2N to N1B. Both of these changes are heading wrong direction if we are talking about increasing housing.
On two large lots in Bells Corners, 510 and 512 Moodie Drive current zoning is R1FF and it changes to N2E, while this is a step up in density, I think the change should be more significant. These lots are extra large, surrounded by R3 and R4 lots on all 4 sides, located on the main street, and can be efficiently redeveloped into small or midrise apartment buildings.