What is a Zoning By-law?

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Aside for the Seaton Urban Area (7364/14) and City Centre (7553/17) Zoning By-laws, the other by-laws are outdated and do not reflect current policies and trends.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 planning applications.

Project Status

The Study will be conducted in three phases:

• Phase 1 is to be initiated early 2020 and will include the preparation of discussion papers, a public consultation strategy, and multiple open houses to present the findings of the discussion papers and obtain feedback from the community.
  • The City is currently within Phase 1 of the Study.
• Phase 2 will include the preparation of the draft By-law, public consultation to obtain feedback on the By-law, required revisions to the draft By-law based on stakeholder/public input, and the preparation of a recommended By-law.
• Phase 3 will include presentation to Planning & Development Committee of the recommended By-law for Council adoption.

Reports, Discussion Papers, Videos & Other Documents

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: https://youtu.be/RUE6f3GGQZU

Alternatively, please download the narrative for this video below.

• Narrative for Introduction Video
• Video Panels/Display Boards

Phase 1 - Discussion Papers

Discussion Paper 1: Guiding Principles and Parameters

• Summary Hand Out for DP1
• Summary YouTube Video

Discussion Paper 2: Review and Assessment of Existing Parent By-laws

• Summary Hand Out for DP2
• Summary YouTube Video

Discussion Paper 3: Residential Areas

• Summary Hand Out for DP3
• Summary YouTube Video

Discussion Paper 4: Employment Areas

• Summary Hand Out for DP4
• Summary YouTube Video

Discussion Paper 5: Mixed Use/Intensification Areas

• Summary Hand Out for DP5
• Summary YouTube Video

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

• Summary Hand Out for DP6
• Summary YouTube Video

Discussion Paper 7: Parking, Active Transportation and Loading

• Summary Hand Out for DP7
• Summary YouTube Video

Discussion Paper 8: Cannabis Production and Retail Businesses

• Summary Hand Out for DP8
• Summary YouTube Video
  

Get Involved

Phase 1 Electronic Council Meeting

The City of Pickering is concluding Phase 1 of the Comprehensive Zoning By-law Review, as such staff have prepared a report to Council presenting the key findings and recommendations from the 8 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 will take place on Monday, March 22, 2021 at 7:00 pm.

• Notice of Electronic Council Meeting

Phase 1 Electronic Public Open House

An Electronic Public Open House was held on Thursday 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"

Survey

Please fill out this short survey to provide your feedback on what the outcomes of this Review should be: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/zonereview