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Zoning

A Zoning Bylaw sets out the specific permitted land-uses and development standards that apply to the properties within a Municipality.

On this page:

  • Interactive Zoning Map
  • Zoning Codes and Information
  • Zoning Bylaw and Schedules 
  • Building and Planning Compliance Certificate 

Interactive Zoning Map

Looking for the zoning of a specific property? Search in the 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.

Zoning Codes and Information

Use the table below to determine which Section(s) of the Zoning Bylaw will provide more information on the zoning of your property.

Zoning Codes, descriptions and bylaws

Zone Code

Zone Description

Bylaw

A

Agricultural

Section 6 Agricultural (PDF)

AE

Agricultural Employment 

Section 7 Agricultural Employment (PDF)

R1

Residential Singles 

Section 8 Urban Residential Zones (PDF)

R2

Residential Singles and Semis 

Section 8 Urban Residential Zones (PDF)

RM1

Residential Multiple Low Density 

Section 8 Urban Residential Zones (PDF)

RM2

Residential Multiple Medium Density 

Section 8 Urban Residential Zones (PDF)

RM3

Residential Multiple High Density 

Section 8 Urban Residential Zones (PDF)

SR

Suburban Residential 

Section 9 Non-Urban Residential Zones (PDF)

RH

Residential Hamlets and Villages 

Section 9 Non-Urban Residential Zones (PDF)

RR

Rural Residential 

Section 9 Non-Urban Residential Zones (PDF)

C1

Neighbourhood Commercial 

Section 10 Commercial Zones (PDF)

C2

General Commercial 

Section 10 Commercial Zones (PDF)

C3

Shopping Centre Commercial 

Section 10 Commercial Zones (PDF)

C4

Core Area Commercial 

Section 10 Commercial Zones (PDF)

C5

Mixed Use Commercial 

Section 10 Commercial Zones (PDF)

C6

Automotive Commercial 

Section 10 Commercial Zones (PDF)

M1

Prestige Industrial 

Section 11 Employment Zones (PDF)

M2

Light Industrial 

Section 11 Employment Zones (PDF)

M3

Heavy Industrial 

Section 11 Employment Zones (PDF)

M4

Energy and Waste Industrial 

Section 11 Employment Zones (PDF)

EX

Resource Extraction 

Section 12 Resource Extraction Zone (PDF)

N1

Minor Institutional 

Section 13 Institutional Zone (PDF)

N2

Major Institutional 

Section 13 Institutional Zone (PDF)

NH

Natural Heritage

Section 14 Open Space Zones (PDF)

OS1

Open Space 

Section 14 Open Space Zones (PDF)

OS2

Recreational Facilities

Section 14 Open Space Zones (PDF)

OS3

Recreational Trailer Parks 

Section 14 Open Space Zones (PDF)

h-

Holding Provision

Section 15 Holding and Temporary Zones (PDF)

T-

Temporary Zoning

Section 15 Holding and Temporary Zones (PDF)

HA-

Built and Cultural Heritage Area

Section 4 General Provisions (PDF)

s-

Special Policy Area

Section 4 General Provisions (PDF)

ss-

Steep Slope

Section 4 General Provisions (PDF)

Zoning Bylaw and Schedules

Comprehensive Zoning Bylaw 61-16 (PDF)

  • Section 1 - Application and Enforcement (PDF)
  • Section 2 - Zones, Schedules and Interpretation (PDF)
  • Section 3 - Definitions (PDF)
  • Section 4 - General Provisions (PDF)
  • Section 5 - Parking and Loading Requirements (PDF)
  • Section 6 - (A) Agriculture (PDF)
  • Section 7 - (AE) Agriculture Employment (PDF)
  • Section 8 - (R*, RM*) Urban Residential (PDF)
  • Section 9 - (SR, RH, RR) Non-Urban Residential (PDF) 
  • Section 10 - (C*) Commercial (PDF)
  • Section 11 - (M*) Employment (PDF) 
  • Section 12 - (EX) Resource Extraction (PDF)
  • Section 13 - (N) Institutional (PDF)
  • Section 14 - (OS* and NH) Open Space and Natural Heritage (PDF)
  • Section 15 - (h- and t-) Holding and Temporary Zones (PDF)
  • Schedule A (PDF)
  • Schedule B (PDF)
  • Schedule C (PDF)
  • Schedule D (PDF)

Building and Planning 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 by submitting a Request a Building and Planning Compliance Certificate.

For zoning inquiries, please contact the County of Brant. 

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