Consolidated Zoning By-law Review

A Zoning By-law controls the use of land in your community. The zoning for a specific property can tell you exactly:

• how the land may be used
• the types of buildings and structures that are permitted
• where buildings and other structures can be located
• the minimum required dimensions and setbacks for buildings and structures
• parking requirements
• building heights
• and much more

The City of Pickering is regulated by six parent Zoning By-laws 2511, 2520, 3036, 3037, 7364/14 and 7553/17.

Aside for the Seaton Urban Area (By-law 7364/14) and City Centre (By-law 7553/17) Zoning By-laws, the other by-laws are outdated and do not reflect current policies and trends. It is the City’s intention that through this review, the older by-laws will be updated to reflect Pickering’s Official Plan, current development trends, and simplify the processing of building permits and development applications.

• Phase 1 (February 2020 - March 2021) Released discussion papers, held multiple open houses to present the findings of the discussion papers and obtained feedback from the community.
• Phase 2 (June 2022 - Spring 2024) Finalize additional provisions, review and integrate comments, streamline exceptions, and further consolidation of zones for Draft #2 CZBL.
• Phase 3 (Summer 2024) Release of Draft #3 CZBL with a report to Planning & Development Committee. Draft #3 will include all provisions and consolidated exceptions. Prior to the meeting, a summary of the City’s response to comments on Drafts 1 & 2 will be posted.

The project is complete and CZBL 8149/24 is now in force and effective December 16, 2024.

Phase 0 - Prior to Project Initiation

Report PLN 18-19
Comprehensive Zoning By-law Review Work Plan

Report PLN 29-19
Consulting Services for the Comprehensive Zoning By-law Review

Initiating Project - Introduction Video

Want to learn more about this project? Watch this introduction video.

Alternatively, please download the narrative for this video below.

• Narrative for Introduction Video
• Video Panels/Display Boards

Phase 1 - Discussion Papers

1: Guiding Principles and Parameters

• Summary Hand Out for DP1
• Summary YouTube Video

2: Review and Assessment of Existing Parent By-laws

• Summary Hand Out for DP2
• Summary YouTube Video

3: Residential Areas

• Summary Hand Out for DP3
• Summary YouTube Video

4: Employment Areas

• Summary Hand Out for DP4
• Summary YouTube Video

5: Mixed Use/Intensification Areas

• Summary Hand Out for DP5
• Summary YouTube Video

6: Agricultural/Rural/Hamlet/Open Space/Environmental Areas

• Summary Hand Out for DP6
• Summary YouTube Video

7: Parking, Active Transportation and Loading

• Summary Hand Out for DP7
• Summary YouTube Video

8: Cannabis Production and Retail Businesses

• Summary Hand Out for DP8
• Summary YouTube Video
  

Phase 2 - First Draft Zoning By-law and Interactive Mapping

First Draft of the Comprehensive Zoning By-law

• The First Draft of the Comprehensive Zoning By-law 

Report PLN 36-22

• Report PLN 36-22 and updates to Council on project status

Report PLN 24-23

• Report PLN 24-23 and updates to Council on project status

Phase 2 - Drop-in Session and Virtual Public Open House Summary Sheets

• 1: Overview of the New Draft Zoning By-law
• 2: How Does the New Zoning By-law Work?
• 3: Agricultural and Rural Areas
• 4: Employment Areas
• 5: Environmentally Sensitive Areas
• 6: Residential Zones
• 7: Commercial, Mixed-Use & Intensification Areas
• 8: Parking, Loading & Active Transportation

Phase 2 - Second Draft Zoning By-law, Exceptions and Interactive Mapping

Second Draft of the Comprehensive Zoning By-law

• The Second Draft of the Comprehensive Zoning By-law 

Comment Summary Response Matrix

• The Comment Summary Response Matrix

Chapter 15 Exceptions Text

• Exception Zones x1 to x91
  • Exception Tracking Matrix
• Exception Zones x92 to x104
  • Exception Tracking Matrix
• Exception Zones x105 to x215
• Exception Zones x216 to x302
  • Exception Tracking Matrix
• Exception Zones x303 to x353, and x412
  • Exception Tracking Matrix
• Exception Zones x354 to x381
  • Exception Tracking Matrix
• Exception Zones x382 to x411
  • Exception Tracking Matrix

Information Report - April 2, 2024

• Information Report 01-24 from the Planning & Development Committee

Phase 3 - Final Draft Zoning By-law, Exceptions and Interactive Mapping

Final Draft of the Consolidated Zoning By-law

• The Final Draft of the Zoning By-law 

Draft of the Consolidated Zoning By-law Interactive Map

• The Final Draft of the Zoning By-law Interactive Map 

Comment Summary Response Matrix

• The Comment Summary Response Matrix

Chapter 15 Exceptions Text

• Exception Zones x1 to x91, x413 & x414
  • Exception Tracking Matrix
• Exception Zones x92 to x104
  • Exception Tracking Matrix
• Exception Zones x105 to x215
• Exception Zones x216 to x302, x415 & x435
  • Exception Tracking Matrix
• Exception Zones x303 to x353, x412 & x416
  • Exception Tracking Matrix
• Exception Zones x354 to x381, x417 to x433
  • Exception Tracking Matrix
• Exception Zones x382 to x411, x434
  • Exception Tracking Matrix

Recommendation Report - November 4, 2024

• Report PLN 30-24 from the November 4, 2024 Planning & Development Committee

Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 01/24 - Consolidated Zoning By-law (City-wide)

The above-noted matter was considered at the Council Meeting on December 16, 2024 at 7:00 pm. The meeting can be found on the City’s YouTube Channel. 

• Council Report PLN 33-24

Know your Zone: Let's Talk Pickering

Pickering's City Development welcomes you to visit our Lets Talk Pickering project page to stay informed, receive project updates, and to provide your feedback and questions on the Zoning By-law. 

Past events:

Phase 3 Statutory Public Meeting (Pickering Council Chambers) - November 4, 2024

A Planning & Development Committee meeting was held on November 4, 2024 at 7:00 pm.

Phase 3 Statutory Public Meeting (Pickering Council Chambers) - April 2, 2024

A Hybrid Electronic Statutory Meeting was held on April 2, 2024 at 7:00 pm. 

Phase 2 Public Open House (Civic Complex Lobby) - April 2, 2024

An in-person Open House was held on April 2, 2024 from 4:00 pm - 6:30 pm. 

Phase 2 Public Open House (Civic Complex Lobby) - March 12, 2024

An in-person Open House was held on March 12, 2024 from 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm.

Phase 2 Virtual Open House (Webex) - September 21, 2023

A virtual Open House was held on September 21, 2023 from 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm.

Phase 2 Virtual Open House (Webex) - September 19, 2023

A virtual Open House was held on September 19, 2023 from 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm.

Phase 2 Virtual Open House (Webex) - May 16, 2023 (North Pickering focused)

A Virtual Public Open House was held on May 16, 2023 from 7:00 pm - 900 pm.

Phase 2 Virtual Open House (Webex) - February 15, 2023

A Virtual Public Open House was held on February 15, 2023 from 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm.

Phase 2 Drop-in Session at Chestnut Hills Complex - January 26, 2023

A Drop-in Public Open House was held on January 26, 2023 from 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm and 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm.

Phase 1 Electronic Public Open House

An Electronic Public Open House was held on November 5, 2020 to present the draft Discussion Papers.

• Draft Discussion Papers, summary videos and handouts are available under "Reports, Discussion Papers, Videos & Other Documents"
• Watch the Electronic Public Open House

Phase 1 Electronic Council Meeting

The City of Pickering is concluding Phase 1 of the Zoning By-law Review, as such staff have prepared a report to Council presenting the key findings and recommendations from the eight Discussion Papers completed within Phase 1 and comments received from the public and stakeholders. In addition, the City’s consultant, WSP, will present an overview of the Discussion Papers. The meeting was held on March 22, 2021 at 7:00 pm.

• Notice of Electronic Council Meeting