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.

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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)

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.

Page last updated on October 15, 2025

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