Zoning

It's important your building or renovation projects meets local zoning requirements. Local governments use zoning bylaws to regulate how a property can be used.

• How big a lot can be 
• What you can build on a property (i.e. building type and size) 
• Where you can build on a property 
• How buildings can be used 
• Any parking requirements that must be followed

For any building or renovation project, ask your local government's building department these questions:  

• What’s the current zoning on my land? 
• Is my proposed building or renovation project permitted? 
• What are the details of the current or proposed zone I want to build within?

There are two ways to change the zoning in a specific area:

1. Apply for a variance 
2. Apply for rezoning