Requires registration of Additional Residential Units (secondary suites/ADUs) permitted under the Zoning By-law, setting registration fees and standards for these housing units.
Zoning & land use — Barrie, Ontario
What can I build? Do I need a development permit?
The City of Barrie, Ontario has 8 adopted bylaws on file: Additional Residential Units Registration By-law No. 2020-010; Allandale Major Transit Station Area (MTSA) Community Planning Permit By-law No. 2026-073; Building By-law No. 2026-066; Community Benefits Charges By-law No. 2023-073; Development Charges By-law No. 2023-074; Site Alteration By-law No. 2014-100; Site Plan Control By-law No. 99-312; Zoning By-law No. 2009-141, verified 2026-08-23.
Establishes a Community Planning Permit System (replacing standard zoning approvals) for the Allandale Major Transit Station Area, streamlining development approvals near the GO/transit hub.
Governs the building permit process under the Building Code Act — permit applications, fees, inspections and enforcement for construction within the City.
Imposes a Community Benefits Charge on higher-density development (5+ storeys/10+ units) under the Planning Act to fund community facilities/services associated with growth.
Imposes development charges on new residential and non-residential development to fund growth-related infrastructure, per the Development Charges Act; sets the current DC rate schedule.
Regulates grading, filling and removal of topsoil/fill (site alteration) on lands within the City, requiring a permit for alterations above set thresholds.
Designates the City as a site plan control area under the Planning Act, requiring site plan approval (grading, access, landscaping, servicing) before development proceeds on designated lands.
Barrie's comprehensive Zoning By-law: establishes zoning districts, permitted uses, setbacks, height and parking standards city-wide, consolidated with subsequent amendments.