*Important information:
All Committee of Adjustment applications and Zoning Clearance Certificates will be evaluated against the new zoning by-law 2020.374 (Character area studies and low density residential areas) regulations effective immediately.
- Zoning Clearance Certificates must be approved before applying for a building permit or a pool permit.
- All zoning clearance certificates expire one year from the date they are issued.
To find zoning information for a specific property, use our interactive zoning map.
Application Process
- Complete the application form (PDF).
- Provide all required fees (PDF).
- Ensure the application complies with the city's zoning by-law (Zoning By-Law 2020) and any other applicable laws.
- If you need approval from external agencies, obtain your approval from these agencies first and submit this with your Zoning Clearance application.
- Ensure your plans are to scale and include all required information listed on the Zoning Clearance checklists.
Zoning applications are reviewed in order of receipt. In the spring and summer of 2017, we are handling high volumes. Processing of complex applications may take up to four weeks.
Have an active application?
Appointments are required if you wish to have an in depth discussion concerning your application. Please contact the planner or zoning examiner reviewing your file to set up a time to meet. This allows them time to review your file and be ready to help.
Application Requirements
Along with your application, you must submit all applicable additional information:
Checklists
Residential
- Single Family Dwelling and Semi-Detached Dwellings
- Residential Additions
- Accessory Buildings
- Decks and Patios
- Basement Finish
- Accessory Dwelling Unit
- Zoning Clearance for Pool Permit Application Checklist
Industrial/Commercial/Institutional