What is a zoning by-law ?

A Zoning By-law allows the Town to regulate:

• how land or buildings are used
• the type of building that can be constructed
• where buildings can be located (i.e., number of metres a building must be set back from the street)
• how tall a building can be
• landscaping requirements
• how many residential units may be constructed
• how small or large a property may be
• the number of off-street parking spaces
• and other features related to the use of land

The Zoning Bylaw is legally enforceable. Land uses that do not meet the bylaw requirements are not allowed without an amendment or variance to the bylaw.