Zoning
What is a zoning by-law?
Zoning by-laws regulate how land and buildings are used, the location of buildings, lot coverage, building heights and other provisions necessary to ensure proper development.
How do I find out what the zoning is for a property?
Contact a zoning officer in Building Services or visit Explore Oakville to determine your zoning designation. Please speak with a zoning officer for current information.
When is a zoning review required?
In addition to building permit applications, zoning staff also reviews:
- Minor variances applications
- Consent applications
- Site plan applications
- Zoning certificate of occupancy
- Development applications
- Rezoning applications
- Subdivision applications
- Condominium applications
- Business licensing
Zoning By-law 1984-63
Zoning By-law 1984-63 is the town's main comprehensive zoning by-law. It applies to all properties in the town south of Dundas Street and north of Highway 407. Visit the Zoning By-law 1984-63 page for details.
Zoning By-law 2009-189
Zoning By-law 2009-189 is also called the North Oakville Zoning By-law. It applies to all properties in the town between Dundas Street and Highway 407. Visit the Zoning By-law 2009-189 page for details.
inZone — preparing Oakville's comprehensive zoning by-law
With the Livable Oakville Plan now in full force and effect, the town has launched inZone - our preparation of a new comprehensive zoning by-law. Visit the inZone page for details about this major initiative.