Zoning

The City of Brantford's Zoning By-law guides development and implements the policies of the Official Plan. Property use, the location and height of buildings on a lot, parking requirements, and open space are examples of elements regulated by the by-law. The by-law is continuously updated as Council approves amendments.

New Zoning By-law 124-2024

On September 24, 2024, City Council approved the new Zoning Bylaw 124-2024.

At the Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT) hearing March 4, 2025, the tribunal approved a motion to scope the Zoning By-law appeals and deem the Zoning By-law (124-2024) to be in force and effect as of Sept 24, 2024 (when it was passed by Council) save and except for the site-specific appeals. The approved scoping motion has been posted to the OLT case site and is available at the following link: https://www.omb.gov.on.ca/e-decisions/OLT-24-001085-MAR-19-2025.PDF

Available at the links below, the City has created an updated Zoning Bylaw (124-2024) in force and effect that visually marks properties that remain under site-specific appeal.

• Zoning Bylaw Text, Sections 1 to 15
• Zoning Bylaw Schedules, Section 16 
• Interactive web map
• Zoning Bylaw Appendices

Former Zoning By-laws

• Zoning Bylaw 160-90 – this bylaw covered most of the city from 1990 to 2024.
• Zoning Bylaw 61-16 – this bylaw applied to the section of Brantford transferred from the County in 2017. 

Zoning by-law amendments

To apply for a Zoning by-law amendment, complete the Zoning by-law amendment application. We strongly recommend you meet with our Planning Department prior to filling out the application and review the application fees.

Zoning compliance request

Information regarding the zoning of a property and permitted uses of a property can be made available through submission of a zoning compliance request. If a survey for the property is provided, it will confirm if the buildings are located in compliance with development regulations of the zoning by-law. The fee for this service is $90.40 (including H.S.T.)

Buy a copy of our Zoning By-law

You can buy a printed copy of our Zoning By-law from Brantford City Hall on 58 Dalhousie Street for $65.