Zoning & land use — Burlington, Ontario

What can I build? Do I need a development permit?

The City of Burlington, Ontario has 2 adopted bylaws on file: Consolidated Residential Zoning By-law 09-2026 (consolidated May 2026); Site Alteration By-law 064-2014, verified 2026-10-28.

Consolidated Residential Zoning By-law 09-2026 (consolidated May 2026) adopted bylaw

Current city-wide Zoning By-law, in force since March 2, 2026 (partly overlapping the prior 2020 zoning framework). Sets zones, permitted uses, parking requirements, residential zone standards, holding zones, site-specific exceptions and zoning maps.

Site Alteration By-law 064-2014 adopted bylaw

Regulates grading, drainage and site alteration on private property in the City, addressing changes that could cause flooding or drainage problems for neighbouring properties.

Machine-readable: zoning.json · Official website: https://www.burlington.ca/ · Last verified 2026-10-28 · Zoning & land use across Ontario · Zoning & land use in other municipalities