Zoning Bylaw

A Zoning By-Law is a municipal By-Law that sets out the specific permitted land-uses and development standards that apply to the properties within a Municipality. The County of Brant Zoning By-Law was passed in 2016, and is updated through housekeeping projects and technical amendments each year to ensure that it is accurate and up-to-date.

Interactive Zoning Map

Looking for the zoning of a specific property? Try searching it on our map below. If the zoning labels do not show up on the map after you have searched, please zoom in to the property in question.

If you need assistance with the interactive map contact our Development Services GIS Analyst, Anna Kulesza by email here or by phone at 519.44BRANT ext. 3015.

The Zoning By-Law

Zone Codes - What do they mean?

Use the table below to determine which Section(s) of the Zoning By-Law will provide more information on the zoning of your property. The Zoning By-Law can be found in the drop down below this table called 'Search the Full County of Brant Zoning By-Law'.

When a Zone code is preceded or followed by an additional code, there may be other requirements or restrictions that apply to the property as well. Please be sure to review all applicable sections of the Zoning By-Law for the applicable information. If you have any questions, please contact planning@brant.ca for further assistance.

Main Zone Code	Zone Description	By-Law Section
A	Agricultural	Section 6
AE	Agricultural Employment	Section 7
R1	Residential Singles	Section 8
R2	Residential Singles and Semis	Section 8
RM1	Residential Multiple Low Density	Section 8
RM2	Residential Multiple Medium Density	Section 8
RM3	Residential Multiple High Density	Section 8
SR	Suburban Residential	Section 9
RH	Residential Hamlets and Villages	Section 9
RR	Rural Residential	Section 9
C1	Neighbourhood Commercial	Section 10
C2	General Commercial	Section 10
C3	Shopping Centre Commercial	Section 10
C4	Core Area Commercial	Section 10
C5	Mixed Use Commercial	Section 10
C6	Automotive Commercial	Section 10
M1	Prestige Industrial	Section 11
M2	Light Industrial	Section 11
M3	Heavy Industrial	Section 11
M4	Energy and Waste Industrial	Section 11
EX	Resource Extraction	Section 12
N1	Minor Institutional	Section 13
N2	Major Institutional	Section 13
NH	Natural Heritage	Section 14
OS1	Open Space	Section 14
OS2	Recreational Facilities	Section 14
OS3	Recreational Trailer Parks	Section 14
h-	Holding Provision	Section 15
T-	Temporary Zoning	Section 15
HA-	Built and Cultural Heritage Area	Section 4
s-	Special Policy Area	Section 4
ss-	Steep Slope	Section 4

Download the Zoning By-Law Document & Schedules

Comprehensive Zoning By-Law 61-16 - (Full Text)

Schedule 'A' - Mapping

Schedule 'B' - Airport Height Restrictions

Schedule 'C' - Airport Protection Overlay

Schedule 'D' - Wellhead Protection and Groundwater Recharge

If you require alternate formats of the above listed documents, please contact planning@brant.ca for further assistance.

Zoning Map and By-law Instructional Video

I'd Like to Request a Zoning Compliance Certificate

If you're looking for information regarding Planning Policy or Building Code compliance, generally requested during the due-diligence process for a purchase and sale agreement, this request can be made online at the Request a Building and Planning Compliance Certificate link.

Please be sure to include an up-to-date survey if compliance information regarding a specific structure is being sought. Please also be advised that these requests can take upwards of 10 business days to be completed. A link to the full building and planning certificate for printing purposes can be found here. The current 2021 fee for this request is $257.00, taxes exempt.

For compliance information regarding a specific land-use on a property, please specify the use in question and provide legal paperwork showing the date of establishment of the particular use (licenses, sworn affidavit, previous variances, etc.). Otherwise, please contact planning@brant.ca for information on how to request a Third Party Compliance letter about a specific land-use on a property.

I'd Like to Speak to A By-Law Enforcement Officer

Our Zoning By-Law, along with many of the other regulatory By-Laws in the County of Brant, is enforced by the County of Brant By-Law Enforcement Department. If you have concerns about a property or person who might not be abiding by the zoning requirements, please contact the Bylaw Enforcement Department for assistance or visit the dedicated By-Law Enforcement web-page for more information.

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Our contact information is listed below and we look forward to hearing from you.

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