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 Many are outdated and do not reflect current Provincial legislation and Official Plan policies.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

  • Phase 2 - Second Draft and Release of Exceptions

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    Phase 2 - Public Release of the Second Draft of the Zoning By-law is now complete!

    The City of Pickering prepared a second draft of its consolidated Zoning By-law and invites you to review and learn more about the changes and how they impact properties and future development in Pickering.

    In response to comments on the First Draft of the Zoning By-law, provisions for Short-term Rentals, Driveway Widening, and several new areas have been included in the Second Draft.

    Second Draft of the Zoning By-law Text


    Release of Chapter 15 - Exceptions

    With the release of the Second Draft of the Zoning By-law, we have completed our review of the Exceptions. City Staff reviewed over 800 Exceptions found in the six existing Parent By-laws. All Exceptions were an outcome of site specific rezonings dating all the way back to the 1960's.

    Through our review, the total number of Exceptions has been reduced from roughly 851 to 412. This means that many of the existing development is now in compliance with the Consolidated Zoning By-law.

    Exception Texts Exception Tracking Matrix
    Exception Zones x1 to x91
    		 Exception Tracking Matrix
    Exception Zones x92 to x104
    		 Exception Tracking Matrix
    Exception Zones x105 to x215
    		 Exception Tracking Matrix
    Exception Zones x216 to x302
    		 Exception Tracking Matrix
    Exception Zones x303 to x353, and x412
    		 Exception Tracking Matrix
    Exception Zones x354 to x381
    		 Exception Tracking Matrix
    Exception Zones x382 to x411
    		 Exception Tracking Matrix


    Comment Summary Matrix

    City Staff have received many comments from the Public on the first draft of the By-law. We have prepared a Comment Matrix with all public comments and our response here: Comment Summary Matrix


    For more information on the Second Draft of the Zoning By-law, the City of Pickering hosted an In-person Open house on March 12, 2024 from 4:30 to 8 pm at the Civic Centre foyer. The statutory meeting was held on April 2nd, 2024 at 7 pm in the Council Chambers with an In-person Open House from 4:00 - 6:30pm.

    The Statutory meeting was held on April 2, 2024 at 7 pm in the Pickering Council Chambers with an In-person Open House from 4:00 - 6:30 pm.

    Statutory Meeting
    Date Tuesday, April 2, 2024
    Time 7:00 pm
    Location Pickering Council Chambers

    		View the Public Notice

    		View the Information Report

    Phase 2 - Public Release of the Second Draft of the Zoning By-law is now complete!

    The City of Pickering prepared a second draft of its consolidated Zoning By-law and invites you to review and learn more about the changes and how they impact properties and future development in Pickering.

    In response to comments on the First Draft of the Zoning By-law, provisions for Short-term Rentals, Driveway Widening, and several new areas have been included in the Second Draft.

    Second Draft of the Zoning By-law Text


    Release of Chapter 15 - Exceptions

    With the release of the Second Draft of the Zoning By-law, we have completed our review of the Exceptions. City Staff reviewed over 800 Exceptions found in the six existing Parent By-laws. All Exceptions were an outcome of site specific rezonings dating all the way back to the 1960's.

    Through our review, the total number of Exceptions has been reduced from roughly 851 to 412. This means that many of the existing development is now in compliance with the Consolidated Zoning By-law.

    Exception Texts Exception Tracking Matrix
    Exception Zones x1 to x91
    		 Exception Tracking Matrix
    Exception Zones x92 to x104
    		 Exception Tracking Matrix
    Exception Zones x105 to x215
    		 Exception Tracking Matrix
    Exception Zones x216 to x302
    		 Exception Tracking Matrix
    Exception Zones x303 to x353, and x412
    		 Exception Tracking Matrix
    Exception Zones x354 to x381
    		 Exception Tracking Matrix
    Exception Zones x382 to x411
    		 Exception Tracking Matrix


    Comment Summary Matrix

    City Staff have received many comments from the Public on the first draft of the By-law. We have prepared a Comment Matrix with all public comments and our response here: Comment Summary Matrix


    For more information on the Second Draft of the Zoning By-law, the City of Pickering hosted an In-person Open house on March 12, 2024 from 4:30 to 8 pm at the Civic Centre foyer. The statutory meeting was held on April 2nd, 2024 at 7 pm in the Council Chambers with an In-person Open House from 4:00 - 6:30pm.

    The Statutory meeting was held on April 2, 2024 at 7 pm in the Pickering Council Chambers with an In-person Open House from 4:00 - 6:30 pm.

    Statutory Meeting
    Date Tuesday, April 2, 2024
    Time 7:00 pm
    Location Pickering Council Chambers

    		View the Public Notice

    		View the Information Report

  • Phase 2 - Virtual Open Houses

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    We are in Phase 2

    In response to comments on the First Draft of the Zoning By-law, provisions for Short-term Rentals, Driveway Widening, and several new areas will be included in Draft #2. Virtual Open Houses were held on Tuesday September 19 and Thursday September 21. Each session included open discussion and an opportunity to ask questions.


    Help start the Dialogue - Complete the following Surveys (Now Closed):

    We are in Phase 2

    In response to comments on the First Draft of the Zoning By-law, provisions for Short-term Rentals, Driveway Widening, and several new areas will be included in Draft #2. Virtual Open Houses were held on Tuesday September 19 and Thursday September 21. Each session included open discussion and an opportunity to ask questions.


    Help start the Dialogue - Complete the following Surveys (Now Closed):

  • Phase 2 - Virtual Open House (North Pickering focused) - May 16

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    Join us to learn about the draft Comprehensive Zoning By-law. All residents are welcome to join the session and there will be a focus on zoning related topics in North Pickering.

    The purpose of the new Comprehensive Zoning By-law is to consolidate six existing land use By-laws and their site-specific exceptions into a single Zoning By-law. Zoning By-laws are regulations that municipal staff use to ensure structures are safe and our environment is protected.

    Join us to learn about the draft Comprehensive Zoning By-law. All residents are welcome to join the session and there will be a focus on zoning related topics in North Pickering.

    The purpose of the new Comprehensive Zoning By-law is to consolidate six existing land use By-laws and their site-specific exceptions into a single Zoning By-law. Zoning By-laws are regulations that municipal staff use to ensure structures are safe and our environment is protected.

  • Phase 2 - Virtual Open House - February 15, 2023

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    City development welcomes residents and stakeholders to participate in our upcoming Virtual Open House for the first draft of the Comprehensive Zoning By-law. If you wish to participate, please register at the link below.

    Date Wednesday, February 15, 2023
    Time Between 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    Registration https://forms.gle/TwRVefm4xrqNHV1L6

    City development welcomes residents and stakeholders to participate in our upcoming Virtual Open House for the first draft of the Comprehensive Zoning By-law. If you wish to participate, please register at the link below.

    Date Wednesday, February 15, 2023
    Time Between 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    Registration https://forms.gle/TwRVefm4xrqNHV1L6

  • Phase 2 - Public Open House - January 26, 2023

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    City development welcomes residents and stakeholders to participate in our upcoming Public Open House for the Comprehensive Zoning By-law Review.

    Date Thursday, January 26, 2023
    Time Between 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm and 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
    Location Chestnut Hill Developments Recreation Complex [East Salon], 1867 Valley Farm Road, Pickering


    City development welcomes residents and stakeholders to participate in our upcoming Public Open House for the Comprehensive Zoning By-law Review.

    Date Thursday, January 26, 2023
    Time Between 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm and 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
    Location Chestnut Hill Developments Recreation Complex [East Salon], 1867 Valley Farm Road, Pickering


  • Phase 2 - First Draft of the Comprehensive Zoning By-law

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    Phase 2 includes the preparation of the draft Zoning By-law, public consultation to obtain feedback on the By-law, required revisions to the draft By-law based on stakeholder/public input, and the preparation of a recommended By-law

    *PLEASE NOTE Exceptions are not included in Draft #1 of the Comprehensive Zoning By-law. Draft #1 only consolidates former Parent By-laws. Please look for Exceptions in Draft #2.

    We would greatly appreciate any comments or feedback. We are accepting feedback until March 2023.


    First Draft of the Comprehensive Zoning By-law Text


    First Draft of the Comprehensive Zoning By-law Interactive Map


    The City of Pickering welcomes all residents and stakeholders to provide feedback for the First Draft of the Comprehensive Zoning By-law. We would greatly appreciate any comments or feedback. Kindly forward your comments by March 2023

    Phase 2 includes the preparation of the draft Zoning By-law, public consultation to obtain feedback on the By-law, required revisions to the draft By-law based on stakeholder/public input, and the preparation of a recommended By-law

    *PLEASE NOTE Exceptions are not included in Draft #1 of the Comprehensive Zoning By-law. Draft #1 only consolidates former Parent By-laws. Please look for Exceptions in Draft #2.

    We would greatly appreciate any comments or feedback. We are accepting feedback until March 2023.


    First Draft of the Comprehensive Zoning By-law Text


    First Draft of the Comprehensive Zoning By-law Interactive Map


    The City of Pickering welcomes all residents and stakeholders to provide feedback for the First Draft of the Comprehensive Zoning By-law. We would greatly appreciate any comments or feedback. Kindly forward your comments by March 2023

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  • Phase 1 - Shaping Your City: Introduction to the Project

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    Phase 1 was initiated early 2020 and included the preparation of discussion papers, a public consultation strategy, and multiple open houses to present the findings of the discussion papers and obtain feedback from the community.


    Phase 1 was initiated early 2020 and included the preparation of discussion papers, a public consultation strategy, and multiple open houses to present the findings of the discussion papers and obtain feedback from the community.


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