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What is a Zoning By-law?

Zoning By-law 60-94 establishes and regulates land use in the City of Oshawa by implementing the policies of the Oshawa Official Plan by stating:

  • how land and buildings may be used
  • where buildings and other structures can be located
  • what size and height buildings and other structures can be
  • lot sizes and dimensions, landscaping requirements and parking requirements

Property zoning

If you want to know the zoning of your property or a property of interest, please use our mapOshawa application on our interactive maps webpage. Once you have the zoning (e.g. R1-A) use Zoning By-law 60-94 to determine what uses are permitted and what regulations apply.

To make a zoning inquiry, a complaint, or ask an enforcement question

Municipal Law Enforcement will:

  • provide information about current zoning on a property
  • investigate by-law complaints
  • enforce by-law regulations and standards
  • help to achieve a resolution to by-law infractions through voluntary compliance or prosecution

Please visit the Municipal Law Enforcement and Licensing Services webpage for further information and contacts.

How to amend the Zoning By-law

To apply for a zoning by-law amendment, complete the Application to Amend the Zoning By-law and submit it to Planning Services.

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