Zoning

Zoning helps guide how land can be used and developed throughout the County of Brant. Whether you are planning a new build, addition, business, or property change, this page provides the information and resources you need to understand zoning requirements for your property.

Zoning Bylaw and Schedules

Comprehensive Zoning Bylaw 61-16 (PDF)

• Section 1 - Application and Enforcement (PDF)
• Section 2 - Zones, Schedules and Interpretation (PDF)
• Section 3 - Definitions (PDF)
• Section 4 - General Provisions (PDF)
• Section 5 - Parking and Loading Requirements (PDF)
• Section 6 - (A) Agriculture (PDF)
• Section 7 - (AE) Agriculture Employment (PDF)
• Section 8 - (R*, RM*) Urban Residential (PDF)
• Section 9 - (SR, RH, RR) Non-Urban Residential (PDF)
• Section 10 - (C*) Commercial (PDF)
• Section 11 - (M*) Employment (PDF)
• Section 12 - (EX) Resource Extraction (PDF)
• Section 13 - (N) Institutional (PDF)
• Section 14 - (OS* and NH) Open Space and Natural Heritage (PDF)
• Section 15 - (h- and t-) Holding and Temporary Zones (PDF)
• Schedule A (PDF)
• Schedule B (PDF)
• Schedule C (PDF)
• Schedule D (PDF)

After determining the zone code for your property, scroll below to learn more about the regulations and permitted uses for that zone.

Zoning Codes and Information

Building and Planning Compliance Certificate

If you're looking for information regarding Planning Policy or Building Code compliance, generally requested during the due-diligence process for a purchase and sale agreement, this request can be made online by submitting a Request a Building and Planning Compliance Certificate.

For zoning inquiries, please contact the County of Brant.