Pickering Zoning By-law Review

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The City of Pickering is taking the next step to achieve the Pickering Official Plan’s vision by reviewing and consolidating the six current Zoning By-laws (2511, 2520, 3036, 7364/14 & 7553/17) and combining them into one consolidated document. Our intention is to create a new zoning by-law to manage land use and future development. Having one zoning by-law will make it easier for residents, developers and others to access information they are looking for.

Why has the City initiated this review?

Pickering has 6 different zoning by-laws that apply to different areas of the City. Many are outdated and do not reflect current Provincial legislation and Official Plan policies. Through this review, the previous by-laws will be consolidated to reflect Pickering’s Official Plan policies, modern planning trends, and simplify the processing of permits and planning applications.


We are in Phase 3 - the Final Release of the Draft Zoning By-law

The City of Pickering is pleased to present the Final Draft Consolidated Zoning By-law. Our response to comments on the Second Draft are available in the Public Comment Matrix below.

Final Draft of the Zoning By-law Text


Chapter 15 - Exceptions

A total of 435 Exceptions will be carried forward. Previously, the City held 851 Exceptions (formerly called site-specific By-laws). The Exceptions that were removed are in compliance with the Consolidated Zoning By-law.

We have received public comments on the Exceptions, and may be reflected below:

Exception TextsException Tracking Matrix
Exception Zones x1 to x91, x413 & x414
Exception Tracking Matrix
Exception Zones x92 to x104
Exception Tracking Matrix
Exception Zones x105 to x215
Exception Tracking Matrix
Exception Zones x216 to x302, x415 & x435
Exception Tracking Matrix
Exception Zones x303 to x353, x412 & x416
Exception Tracking Matrix
Exception Zones x354 to x381, x417 to x433
Exception Tracking Matrix
Exception Zones x382 to x411, x434
Exception Tracking Matrix


Comment Summary Matrix

We have prepared a Comment Matrix with all public comments and our response here: Comment Summary Matrix

The recommendation report provides an overview of recent applicable Provincial legislation, responses to questions from Members of Council at the Statutory Public Meeting held on April 2, 2024, and responses to public and agency submissions. Council’s consideration and approval of the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment is recommended.

A copy of the recommendation report will be available on and after October 24, 2024, from:

  • the office of the City Clerk;
  • the City Development Department; and
  • on the City’s website at www.pickering.ca/zonereview and Let's Talk page

The Planning & Development Committee is holding a Hybrid Electronic Meeting on November 4, 2024, at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers, located at Pickering City Hall, One The Esplanade, Pickering, ON. Residents can attend the meeting in person or virtually, or view the meeting livestream via the City of Pickering’s YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/@CityPickering/streams

Planning & Development Committee
DateMonday, November 4, 2024
Time7:00 pm
LocationPickering Council Chambers

View the Public Notice


How to Read the Zoning By-law: A Citizen's Guide

Step 1: Locate a property of interest on the Interactive Map here.

  • Use the search bar to find your property of interest.
  • Click on the property to open a dialogue box with your proposed zone code (i.e C1, CC1, SLD1, etc.).
  • Click the arrow on the dialogue box for more information
  • Use the proposed zone code to find updated provisions AND use the Exception number (i.e. x400) to find the site specific by-law that will be carried forward.

Note: for properties with an exception (formerly a site specific by-law), the proposed zone code is the same the current zone code and refers to the Parent or existing By-law.

Step 2: Review the applicable Sections of the draft Zoning By-law Text.

  • First, open the draft Zoning By-law and find the applicable Section(s) (i.e. if you property is zoned Residential, proceed to Section 6.5 for permitted uses, lot requirements).
  • If your selected property has an Exception, please proceed to the Section 15 Exception documents located above
  • Please note, Section 4 (General Regulations) & Section 5 (Parking Regulations) apply to most zones in the City of Pickering.

Step 3: Please share your experience, any questions, or concerns below. Alternatively, you may email your comments to zonereview@pickering.ca. If you wish to have your comments considered on the Final Draft, we kindly request you submit your comments or questions by/before October 29, 2024.


Final Draft of the Zoning By-law Text
The City of Pickering is taking the next step to achieve the Pickering Official Plan’s vision by reviewing and consolidating the six current Zoning By-laws (2511, 2520, 3036, 7364/14 & 7553/17) and combining them into one consolidated document. Our intention is to create a new zoning by-law to manage land use and future development. Having one zoning by-law will make it easier for residents, developers and others to access information they are looking for.

Why has the City initiated this review?

Pickering has 6 different zoning by-laws that apply to different areas of the City. Many are outdated and do not reflect current Provincial legislation and Official Plan policies. Through this review, the previous by-laws will be consolidated to reflect Pickering’s Official Plan policies, modern planning trends, and simplify the processing of permits and planning applications.


We are in Phase 3 - the Final Release of the Draft Zoning By-law

The City of Pickering is pleased to present the Final Draft Consolidated Zoning By-law. Our response to comments on the Second Draft are available in the Public Comment Matrix below.

Final Draft of the Zoning By-law Text


Chapter 15 - Exceptions

A total of 435 Exceptions will be carried forward. Previously, the City held 851 Exceptions (formerly called site-specific By-laws). The Exceptions that were removed are in compliance with the Consolidated Zoning By-law.

We have received public comments on the Exceptions, and may be reflected below:

Exception TextsException Tracking Matrix
Exception Zones x1 to x91, x413 & x414
Exception Tracking Matrix
Exception Zones x92 to x104
Exception Tracking Matrix
Exception Zones x105 to x215
Exception Tracking Matrix
Exception Zones x216 to x302, x415 & x435
Exception Tracking Matrix
Exception Zones x303 to x353, x412 & x416
Exception Tracking Matrix
Exception Zones x354 to x381, x417 to x433
Exception Tracking Matrix
Exception Zones x382 to x411, x434
Exception Tracking Matrix


Comment Summary Matrix

We have prepared a Comment Matrix with all public comments and our response here: Comment Summary Matrix

The recommendation report provides an overview of recent applicable Provincial legislation, responses to questions from Members of Council at the Statutory Public Meeting held on April 2, 2024, and responses to public and agency submissions. Council’s consideration and approval of the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment is recommended.

A copy of the recommendation report will be available on and after October 24, 2024, from:

  • the office of the City Clerk;
  • the City Development Department; and
  • on the City’s website at www.pickering.ca/zonereview and Let's Talk page

The Planning & Development Committee is holding a Hybrid Electronic Meeting on November 4, 2024, at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers, located at Pickering City Hall, One The Esplanade, Pickering, ON. Residents can attend the meeting in person or virtually, or view the meeting livestream via the City of Pickering’s YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/@CityPickering/streams

Planning & Development Committee
DateMonday, November 4, 2024
Time7:00 pm
LocationPickering Council Chambers

View the Public Notice


How to Read the Zoning By-law: A Citizen's Guide

Step 1: Locate a property of interest on the Interactive Map here.

  • Use the search bar to find your property of interest.
  • Click on the property to open a dialogue box with your proposed zone code (i.e C1, CC1, SLD1, etc.).
  • Click the arrow on the dialogue box for more information
  • Use the proposed zone code to find updated provisions AND use the Exception number (i.e. x400) to find the site specific by-law that will be carried forward.

Note: for properties with an exception (formerly a site specific by-law), the proposed zone code is the same the current zone code and refers to the Parent or existing By-law.

Step 2: Review the applicable Sections of the draft Zoning By-law Text.

  • First, open the draft Zoning By-law and find the applicable Section(s) (i.e. if you property is zoned Residential, proceed to Section 6.5 for permitted uses, lot requirements).
  • If your selected property has an Exception, please proceed to the Section 15 Exception documents located above
  • Please note, Section 4 (General Regulations) & Section 5 (Parking Regulations) apply to most zones in the City of Pickering.

Step 3: Please share your experience, any questions, or concerns below. Alternatively, you may email your comments to zonereview@pickering.ca. If you wish to have your comments considered on the Final Draft, we kindly request you submit your comments or questions by/before October 29, 2024.


Final Draft of the Zoning By-law Text
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