Zoning Bylaw

When building on your property, you must take into consideration zoning regulations. Zoning regulations are outlined in the City’s Zoning Bylaw. They are a set of rules that specify how a property may be developed and used. All land in the City is assigned a zone. 

  • QtheMap is an interactive web-based tool that allows you to look up zoning, development permit areas and subdivision activity, property information, designated land use and much more. 
  • View the QtheMap page to find zoning for your property. 
  • This consolidated copy of the Zoning Bylaw (Zoning Bylaw 3000, 1996 and amending Bylaws) is for convenience only and is not an official copy. This copy was updated as of June 30, 2026.
  • Schedule A - Zoning Maps, is a consolidated copy (Zoning Bylaw 3000, 1996 and amending Bylaws). This copy was updated June 30, 2026. Zoning can also be viewed through Q the Map. See "How to Find a Zoning on a Property" on the Rezonings page. 
  1. Schedules
  1. Table of Contents (PDF) – List of all parts of Zoning Bylaw
  2. Parts 1 and 2: Short Title, Interpretation (PDF) – Title of Bylaw and definitions of all italicized words
  3. Part 3: Basic Provisions (PDF) – Introduction to how Zoning is prescribed and enforced
  4. Part 4: Procedures (PDF) – Temporary Use Permit procedures
  5. Part 5: General Regulations (PDF) – General regulations applied citywide across zones
  6. Part 6: Subdivision (PDF) – Subdivision permissions and regulations
  7. Part 7: Off-Street Parking and Loading (PDF) – Regulations for vehicle and bicycle parking and infrastructure
  8. Part 8: Agricultural and Resource Zone (PDF) – A-3 Zone
  9. Part 10: Low Density Residential Zones (PDF) – RS-2, R-1 to R-4, RTM-1, RT-2 and RMH-1 Zones
  10. Part 12: Medium- and High-Density Zones (PDF) – RM-1 to RM-2 and RA-1 to RA-3 Zones
  11. Part 13: Mixed-Use Zones (PDF) – MU-1 to MU-4 Zones
  12. Part 15: Commercial Zones (PDF) – C-1, C-2 and C-6 Zones
  13. Part 16: Service Commercial Zones (PDF) – CS-1 Zone
  14. Part 17: Service Station Zones (PDF) – SS-1 Zone
  15. Part 18: Business Enterprise Zone (PDF) – B-1 Zone
  16. Part 19: Industrial Zones (PDF) – M-1 to M-2 Zones
  17. Part 20: Institutional Zones (PDF) – P-1 to P-5 Zones
  18. Part 21: Comprehensive Development Zone (PDF) – CD Zones
  19. Part 22: Legacy Zones (PDF) – RS-1, RS-3, RS-4, RT-1, RT-3 and RM-3 to RM-6 Zones