Review the County's draft Community Planning Permit (CPP) Bylaw and share your feedback

The County of Brant is modernizing its entire zoning framework through the introduction of a new Community Planning Permit System (CPPS). This new system combines several approval processes into one streamlined process ensuring community needs are at the heart of every decision.

Visit EngageBrant.ca/CPPS to learn more about the project and what has happened so far, watch real-life example videos of how the CPPS may affect you, review a list of frequently asked questions, subscribe for project updates, and more!

View the draft bylaw and share your feedback

The draft CPP Bylaw is now complete and ready for public review and feedback.

To help make reviewing the bylaw a little easier, we've outlined some important highlights for you to consider.

• Bylaw Explainer - Structure of the By-law
• Bylaw Explainer - How to Find Your Zoning

View the complete draft CPP Bylaw. 

• Sections 1 and 2 explain how the Bylaw is administered and applied and set out the Community Planning Permit System structure for the County. These sections provide directions on how to read and navigate the Bylaw.
• Section 3 outlines land use permissions and development standards. Development standards are organized into general, use‑specific, zone‑specific, and overlay standards, which should be reviewed together to understand all applicable requirements.
• Section 4 contains definitions, figures, and tables that provide additional support for interpreting technical provisions used throughout the Bylaw.
• Zoning schedules and mapping are currently digital and can be accessed through the Zoning Comparison Tool, which allows users to identify zoning and applicable regulations for their property.

Meet with County Staff

Residents who would like to discuss the Bylaw or understand how the regulations apply to their property can book a meeting with County staff using the link below.

Book a meeting

Have a question or comment about zoning on a property or area? Use our Property Zoning Form

The Property Zoning Form is the primary way to submit zoning‑related questions or feedback.

You can share details, upload supporting documents (such as photos or reports), and include your contact information if you would like a response. This form helps the County track questions, comments, and responses related to specific properties or areas, so they can be reviewed consistently as part of the CPPS process.

Visit the Property Zoning Form 

Submissions will be accepted until June 14, 2026, to allow staff time to prepare recommendations for the July 7, 2026 Council meeting to adopt the CPPS.

Attend a Special Council Meeting

• May 12 at 6:00 pm - Council Meeting: Staff will present the CPPS Engagement Summary and how feedback has been incorporated into the first draft of the CPP Bylaw.
• June 2 at 4:00 pm - Special Council Meeting: Attend to learn more about the CPP Bylaw and Official Plan enabling policies, and share your feedback with Council.

Both meetings will take place at County of Brant Council Chambers, 7 Broadway Street West, Paris.

Council meetings are open to the public and can also be viewed on the County of Brant's YouTube channel at brant.ca/Live.

Share your feedback until June 14, 2026.