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Zones on this map
167 zones. Each links to where its rules are in Zoning By-law 150-85, City of Cambridge (consolidation January 2012).
| Zone | Name | Zone areas |
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| (E)A1 | Agricultural – farms – aggregate resource area Rules: By-law 150-85, s. 3.6: Agricultural Use Class Zones (E): mineral aggregate resource area; s. 2.1.5 of By-law 150-85 also applies. |
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| (F)(H)RM2 | Multiple Residential – apartment houses and other multiple-unit buildings in Preston's central area and central Hespeler – flood plain, holding Rules: By-law 150-85, s. 3.1: Residential Use Class Zones (F) prefix: land below the regulatory flood line; s. 2.1.8.1 of By-law 150-85 and Grand River Conservation Authority regulations also apply. (H) holding prefix: until Council removes the H by amendment, only the uses in s. 2.1.4 of By-law 150-85 are allowed. By-law 26-007 (February 2026) replaced By-law 150-85's residential zones citywide except deferred areas and lands under its transition rules; the City's map shows By-law 150-85 still governing here. |
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| (F)C1 | Commercial – city centre, Preston's central area and central Hespeler – flood plain Rules: By-law 150-85, s. 3.3: Commercial Use Class Zones (F) prefix: land below the regulatory flood line; s. 2.1.8.1 of By-law 150-85 and Grand River Conservation Authority regulations also apply. |
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| (F)C1C5 | Compound zone: Commercial C1 + Commercial C5 (uses of either zone permitted) – flood plain Rules: By-law 150-85, s. 3.3: Commercial Use Class Zones Compound zone: the land may be used for any use permitted in either zone, or a combination, subject to s. 2.1.3 (s. 1.1.2.2(a) of By-law 150-85). (F) prefix: land below the regulatory flood line; s. 2.1.8.1 of By-law 150-85 and Grand River Conservation Authority regulations also apply. |
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| (F)C1R4 | Compound zone: Commercial C1 + Residential R4 (uses of either zone permitted) – flood plain Rules: By-law 150-85, s. 3.3: Commercial Use Class Zones (also s. 3.1 for R4) Compound zone: the land may be used for any use permitted in either zone, or a combination, subject to s. 2.1.3 (s. 1.1.2.2(a) of By-law 150-85). (F) prefix: land below the regulatory flood line; s. 2.1.8.1 of By-law 150-85 and Grand River Conservation Authority regulations also apply. By-law 26-007 (February 2026) replaced By-law 150-85's residential zones citywide except deferred areas and lands under its transition rules; the City's map shows By-law 150-85 still governing here. |
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| (F)C1RM1 | Compound zone: Commercial C1 + Multiple Residential RM1 (uses of either zone permitted) – flood plain Rules: By-law 150-85, s. 3.3: Commercial Use Class Zones (also s. 3.1 for RM1) Compound zone: the land may be used for any use permitted in either zone, or a combination, subject to s. 2.1.3 (s. 1.1.2.2(a) of By-law 150-85). (F) prefix: land below the regulatory flood line; s. 2.1.8.1 of By-law 150-85 and Grand River Conservation Authority regulations also apply. By-law 26-007 (February 2026) replaced By-law 150-85's residential zones citywide except deferred areas and lands under its transition rules; the City's map shows By-law 150-85 still governing here. |
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| (F)C1RM1M2 | Compound zone: Commercial C1 + Multiple Residential RM1 + Industrial M2 (uses of either zone permitted) – flood plain Rules: By-law 150-85, s. 3.3: Commercial Use Class Zones (also s. 3.1, s. 3.4 for RM1, M2) Compound zone: the land may be used for any use permitted in either zone, or a combination, subject to s. 2.1.3 (s. 1.1.2.2(a) of By-law 150-85). (F) prefix: land below the regulatory flood line; s. 2.1.8.1 of By-law 150-85 and Grand River Conservation Authority regulations also apply. By-law 26-007 (February 2026) replaced By-law 150-85's residential zones citywide except deferred areas and lands under its transition rules; the City's map shows By-law 150-85 still governing here. |
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| (F)C3 | Commercial – neighbourhood grocery and variety stores – flood plain Rules: By-law 150-85, s. 3.3: Commercial Use Class Zones (F) prefix: land below the regulatory flood line; s. 2.1.8.1 of By-law 150-85 and Grand River Conservation Authority regulations also apply. |
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| (F)M2 | Industrial – general industrial uses with no outdoor storage or outdoor operations – flood plain Rules: By-law 150-85, s. 3.4: Industrial Use Class Zones (F) prefix: land below the regulatory flood line; s. 2.1.8.1 of By-law 150-85 and Grand River Conservation Authority regulations also apply. |
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| (F)M3 | Industrial – general industrial uses – flood plain Rules: By-law 150-85, s. 3.4: Industrial Use Class Zones (F) prefix: land below the regulatory flood line; s. 2.1.8.1 of By-law 150-85 and Grand River Conservation Authority regulations also apply. |
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| (F)N1 | Institutional – educational, government and non-profit community institutions, hospitals, places of worship – flood plain Rules: By-law 150-85, s. 3.2: Institutional Use Class Zones (F) prefix: land below the regulatory flood line; s. 2.1.8.1 of By-law 150-85 and Grand River Conservation Authority regulations also apply. |
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| (F)N1RM3 | Compound zone: Institutional N1 + Multiple Residential RM3 (uses of either zone permitted) – flood plain Rules: By-law 150-85, s. 3.2: Institutional Use Class Zones (also s. 3.1 for RM3) Compound zone: the land may be used for any use permitted in either zone, or a combination, subject to s. 2.1.3 (s. 1.1.2.2(a) of By-law 150-85). (F) prefix: land below the regulatory flood line; s. 2.1.8.1 of By-law 150-85 and Grand River Conservation Authority regulations also apply. By-law 26-007 (February 2026) replaced By-law 150-85's residential zones citywide except deferred areas and lands under its transition rules; the City's map shows By-law 150-85 still governing here. |
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| (F)OS2 | Open Space – major recreational uses – flood plain Rules: By-law 150-85, s. 3.5: Open Space Zones (F) prefix: land below the regulatory flood line; s. 2.1.8.1 of By-law 150-85 and Grand River Conservation Authority regulations also apply. |
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| (F)R4 | Residential – detached one-family dwellings, urban density (fully serviced areas) – flood plain Rules: By-law 150-85, s. 3.1: Residential Use Class Zones (F) prefix: land below the regulatory flood line; s. 2.1.8.1 of By-law 150-85 and Grand River Conservation Authority regulations also apply. By-law 26-007 (February 2026) replaced By-law 150-85's residential zones citywide except deferred areas and lands under its transition rules; the City's map shows By-law 150-85 still governing here. |
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| (F)R4(CO) | Residential – detached one-family dwellings, urban density (fully serviced areas) – flood plain, office conversion permitted Rules: By-law 150-85, s. 3.1: Residential Use Class Zones (F) prefix: land below the regulatory flood line; s. 2.1.8.1 of By-law 150-85 and Grand River Conservation Authority regulations also apply. (CO) suffix: a detached or semi-detached house may be converted to a business or professional office under s. 2.1.7. By-law 26-007 (February 2026) replaced By-law 150-85's residential zones citywide except deferred areas and lands under its transition rules; the City's map shows By-law 150-85 still governing here. |
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| (F)R5(CO) | Residential – detached one-family dwellings, urban density (fully serviced areas) – flood plain, office conversion permitted Rules: By-law 150-85, s. 3.1: Residential Use Class Zones (F) prefix: land below the regulatory flood line; s. 2.1.8.1 of By-law 150-85 and Grand River Conservation Authority regulations also apply. (CO) suffix: a detached or semi-detached house may be converted to a business or professional office under s. 2.1.7. By-law 26-007 (February 2026) replaced By-law 150-85's residential zones citywide except deferred areas and lands under its transition rules; the City's map shows By-law 150-85 still governing here. |
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| (F)RM3 | Multiple Residential – apartment houses and other multiple-unit buildings outside the core areas – flood plain Rules: By-law 150-85, s. 3.1: Residential Use Class Zones (F) prefix: land below the regulatory flood line; s. 2.1.8.1 of By-law 150-85 and Grand River Conservation Authority regulations also apply. By-law 26-007 (February 2026) replaced By-law 150-85's residential zones citywide except deferred areas and lands under its transition rules; the City's map shows By-law 150-85 still governing here. |
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| (F)RM4 | Multiple Residential – multiple-unit buildings other than apartment houses – flood plain Rules: By-law 150-85, s. 3.1: Residential Use Class Zones (F) prefix: land below the regulatory flood line; s. 2.1.8.1 of By-law 150-85 and Grand River Conservation Authority regulations also apply. By-law 26-007 (February 2026) replaced By-law 150-85's residential zones citywide except deferred areas and lands under its transition rules; the City's map shows By-law 150-85 still governing here. |
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| (F)RS1 | Residential – semi-detached one-family dwellings – flood plain Rules: By-law 150-85, s. 3.1: Residential Use Class Zones (F) prefix: land below the regulatory flood line; s. 2.1.8.1 of By-law 150-85 and Grand River Conservation Authority regulations also apply. By-law 26-007 (February 2026) replaced By-law 150-85's residential zones citywide except deferred areas and lands under its transition rules; the City's map shows By-law 150-85 still governing here. |
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| (F)RS1(CO) | Residential – semi-detached one-family dwellings – flood plain, office conversion permitted Rules: By-law 150-85, s. 3.1: Residential Use Class Zones (F) prefix: land below the regulatory flood line; s. 2.1.8.1 of By-law 150-85 and Grand River Conservation Authority regulations also apply. (CO) suffix: a detached or semi-detached house may be converted to a business or professional office under s. 2.1.7. By-law 26-007 (February 2026) replaced By-law 150-85's residential zones citywide except deferred areas and lands under its transition rules; the City's map shows By-law 150-85 still governing here. |
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| (F)RS1RM4 | Compound zone: Semi-detached Residential RS1 + Multiple Residential RM4 (uses of either zone permitted) – flood plain Rules: By-law 150-85, s. 3.1: Residential Use Class Zones Compound zone: the land may be used for any use permitted in either zone, or a combination, subject to s. 2.1.3 (s. 1.1.2.2(a) of By-law 150-85). (F) prefix: land below the regulatory flood line; s. 2.1.8.1 of By-law 150-85 and Grand River Conservation Authority regulations also apply. By-law 26-007 (February 2026) replaced By-law 150-85's residential zones citywide except deferred areas and lands under its transition rules; the City's map shows By-law 150-85 still governing here. |
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| (H)(F)C1RM1 | Compound zone: Commercial C1 + Multiple Residential RM1 (uses of either zone permitted) – holding, flood plain Rules: By-law 150-85, s. 3.3: Commercial Use Class Zones (also s. 3.1 for RM1) Compound zone: the land may be used for any use permitted in either zone, or a combination, subject to s. 2.1.3 (s. 1.1.2.2(a) of By-law 150-85). (H) holding prefix: until Council removes the H by amendment, only the uses in s. 2.1.4 of By-law 150-85 are allowed. (F) prefix: land below the regulatory flood line; s. 2.1.8.1 of By-law 150-85 and Grand River Conservation Authority regulations also apply. By-law 26-007 (February 2026) replaced By-law 150-85's residential zones citywide except deferred areas and lands under its transition rules; the City's map shows By-law 150-85 still governing here. |
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| (H)(F)RM2CS5 | Compound zone: Multiple Residential RM2 + Shopping Centre CS5 (uses of either zone permitted) – holding, flood plain Rules: By-law 150-85, s. 3.1: Residential Use Class Zones (also s. 3.3 for CS5) Compound zone: the land may be used for any use permitted in either zone, or a combination, subject to s. 2.1.3 (s. 1.1.2.2(a) of By-law 150-85). (H) holding prefix: until Council removes the H by amendment, only the uses in s. 2.1.4 of By-law 150-85 are allowed. (F) prefix: land below the regulatory flood line; s. 2.1.8.1 of By-law 150-85 and Grand River Conservation Authority regulations also apply. By-law 26-007 (February 2026) replaced By-law 150-85's residential zones citywide except deferred areas and lands under its transition rules; the City's map shows By-law 150-85 still governing here. |
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| (H)(H1)(H2)M1 | Industrial – general industrial uses with no outdoor storage or outdoor operations – holding Rules: By-law 150-85, s. 3.4: Industrial Use Class Zones (H) holding prefix: until Council removes the H by amendment, only the uses in s. 2.1.4 of By-law 150-85 are allowed. (H1)/(H2)/(H3) are numbered holding provisions whose conditions are set out in the site-specific exception for these lands (the S. number shown above); most such exceptions are newer than our January 2012 copy of the by-law. |
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| (H)(H1)M1 | Industrial – general industrial uses with no outdoor storage or outdoor operations – holding Rules: By-law 150-85, s. 3.4: Industrial Use Class Zones (H) holding prefix: until Council removes the H by amendment, only the uses in s. 2.1.4 of By-law 150-85 are allowed. (H1)/(H2)/(H3) are numbered holding provisions whose conditions are set out in the site-specific exception for these lands (the S. number shown above); most such exceptions are newer than our January 2012 copy of the by-law. |
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| (H)A1 | Agricultural – farms – holding Rules: By-law 150-85, s. 3.6: Agricultural Use Class Zones (H) holding prefix: until Council removes the H by amendment, only the uses in s. 2.1.4 of By-law 150-85 are allowed. |
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| (H)C1RM1 | Compound zone: Commercial C1 + Multiple Residential RM1 (uses of either zone permitted) – holding Rules: By-law 150-85, s. 3.3: Commercial Use Class Zones (also s. 3.1 for RM1) Compound zone: the land may be used for any use permitted in either zone, or a combination, subject to s. 2.1.3 (s. 1.1.2.2(a) of By-law 150-85). (H) holding prefix: until Council removes the H by amendment, only the uses in s. 2.1.4 of By-law 150-85 are allowed. By-law 26-007 (February 2026) replaced By-law 150-85's residential zones citywide except deferred areas and lands under its transition rules; the City's map shows By-law 150-85 still governing here. |
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| (H)C2(O) | Commercial – Blair centre and strip commercial areas – holding, offices-only suffix Rules: By-law 150-85, s. 3.3: Commercial Use Class Zones (H) holding prefix: until Council removes the H by amendment, only the uses in s. 2.1.4 of By-law 150-85 are allowed. (O) suffix: no commercial use other than business or professional offices until the suffix is removed (s. 2.1.6). |
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| (H)C4 | Commercial – Hespeler Road commercial development area – holding Rules: By-law 150-85, s. 3.3: Commercial Use Class Zones (H) holding prefix: until Council removes the H by amendment, only the uses in s. 2.1.4 of By-law 150-85 are allowed. |
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| (H)CS5 | Shopping Centre Commercial – local shopping centre – holding Rules: By-law 150-85, s. 3.3: Commercial Use Class Zones (H) holding prefix: until Council removes the H by amendment, only the uses in s. 2.1.4 of By-law 150-85 are allowed. |
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| (H)M1 | Industrial – general industrial uses with no outdoor storage or outdoor operations – holding Rules: By-law 150-85, s. 3.4: Industrial Use Class Zones (H) holding prefix: until Council removes the H by amendment, only the uses in s. 2.1.4 of By-law 150-85 are allowed. |
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| (H)M2 | Industrial – general industrial uses with no outdoor storage or outdoor operations – holding Rules: By-law 150-85, s. 3.4: Industrial Use Class Zones (H) holding prefix: until Council removes the H by amendment, only the uses in s. 2.1.4 of By-law 150-85 are allowed. |
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| (H)M2CS5 | Compound zone: Industrial M2 + Shopping Centre CS5 (uses of either zone permitted) – holding Rules: By-law 150-85, s. 3.4: Industrial Use Class Zones (also s. 3.3 for CS5) Compound zone: the land may be used for any use permitted in either zone, or a combination, subject to s. 2.1.3 (s. 1.1.2.2(a) of By-law 150-85). (H) holding prefix: until Council removes the H by amendment, only the uses in s. 2.1.4 of By-law 150-85 are allowed. |
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| (H)M3 | Industrial – general industrial uses – holding Rules: By-law 150-85, s. 3.4: Industrial Use Class Zones (H) holding prefix: until Council removes the H by amendment, only the uses in s. 2.1.4 of By-law 150-85 are allowed. |
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| (H)M4 | Industrial – heavy industrial uses – holding Rules: By-law 150-85, s. 3.4: Industrial Use Class Zones (H) holding prefix: until Council removes the H by amendment, only the uses in s. 2.1.4 of By-law 150-85 are allowed. |
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| (H)N1 | Institutional – educational, government and non-profit community institutions, hospitals, places of worship – holding Rules: By-law 150-85, s. 3.2: Institutional Use Class Zones (H) holding prefix: until Council removes the H by amendment, only the uses in s. 2.1.4 of By-law 150-85 are allowed. |
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| (H)OS1 | Open Space – environmentally significant and conservation areas – holding Rules: By-law 150-85, s. 3.5: Open Space Zones (H) holding prefix: until Council removes the H by amendment, only the uses in s. 2.1.4 of By-law 150-85 are allowed. |
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| (H)R2 | Residential – detached one-family dwellings, urban density (fully serviced areas) – holding Rules: By-law 150-85, s. 3.1: Residential Use Class Zones (H) holding prefix: until Council removes the H by amendment, only the uses in s. 2.1.4 of By-law 150-85 are allowed. By-law 26-007 (February 2026) replaced By-law 150-85's residential zones citywide except deferred areas and lands under its transition rules; the City's map shows By-law 150-85 still governing here. |
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| (H)R3 | Residential – detached one-family dwellings, urban density (fully serviced areas) – holding Rules: By-law 150-85, s. 3.1: Residential Use Class Zones (H) holding prefix: until Council removes the H by amendment, only the uses in s. 2.1.4 of By-law 150-85 are allowed. By-law 26-007 (February 2026) replaced By-law 150-85's residential zones citywide except deferred areas and lands under its transition rules; the City's map shows By-law 150-85 still governing here. |
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| (H)R4 | Residential – detached one-family dwellings, urban density (fully serviced areas) – holding Rules: By-law 150-85, s. 3.1: Residential Use Class Zones (H) holding prefix: until Council removes the H by amendment, only the uses in s. 2.1.4 of By-law 150-85 are allowed. By-law 26-007 (February 2026) replaced By-law 150-85's residential zones citywide except deferred areas and lands under its transition rules; the City's map shows By-law 150-85 still governing here. |
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| (H)R5 | Residential – detached one-family dwellings, urban density (fully serviced areas) – holding Rules: By-law 150-85, s. 3.1: Residential Use Class Zones (H) holding prefix: until Council removes the H by amendment, only the uses in s. 2.1.4 of By-law 150-85 are allowed. By-law 26-007 (February 2026) replaced By-law 150-85's residential zones citywide except deferred areas and lands under its transition rules; the City's map shows By-law 150-85 still governing here. |
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| (H)R6 | Residential – detached one-family dwellings, urban density (fully serviced areas) – holding Rules: By-law 150-85, s. 3.1: Residential Use Class Zones (H) holding prefix: until Council removes the H by amendment, only the uses in s. 2.1.4 of By-law 150-85 are allowed. By-law 26-007 (February 2026) replaced By-law 150-85's residential zones citywide except deferred areas and lands under its transition rules; the City's map shows By-law 150-85 still governing here. |
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| (H)RM1 | Multiple Residential – apartment houses and other multiple-unit buildings in the city centre – holding Rules: By-law 150-85, s. 3.1: Residential Use Class Zones (H) holding prefix: until Council removes the H by amendment, only the uses in s. 2.1.4 of By-law 150-85 are allowed. By-law 26-007 (February 2026) replaced By-law 150-85's residential zones citywide except deferred areas and lands under its transition rules; the City's map shows By-law 150-85 still governing here. |
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| (H)RM2 | Multiple Residential – apartment houses and other multiple-unit buildings in Preston's central area and central Hespeler – holding Rules: By-law 150-85, s. 3.1: Residential Use Class Zones (H) holding prefix: until Council removes the H by amendment, only the uses in s. 2.1.4 of By-law 150-85 are allowed. By-law 26-007 (February 2026) replaced By-law 150-85's residential zones citywide except deferred areas and lands under its transition rules; the City's map shows By-law 150-85 still governing here. |
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| (H)RM3 | Multiple Residential – apartment houses and other multiple-unit buildings outside the core areas – holding Rules: By-law 150-85, s. 3.1: Residential Use Class Zones (H) holding prefix: until Council removes the H by amendment, only the uses in s. 2.1.4 of By-law 150-85 are allowed. By-law 26-007 (February 2026) replaced By-law 150-85's residential zones citywide except deferred areas and lands under its transition rules; the City's map shows By-law 150-85 still governing here. |
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| (H)RM3C1 | Compound zone: Multiple Residential RM3 + Commercial C1 (uses of either zone permitted) – holding Rules: By-law 150-85, s. 3.1: Residential Use Class Zones (also s. 3.3 for C1) Compound zone: the land may be used for any use permitted in either zone, or a combination, subject to s. 2.1.3 (s. 1.1.2.2(a) of By-law 150-85). (H) holding prefix: until Council removes the H by amendment, only the uses in s. 2.1.4 of By-law 150-85 are allowed. By-law 26-007 (February 2026) replaced By-law 150-85's residential zones citywide except deferred areas and lands under its transition rules; the City's map shows By-law 150-85 still governing here. |
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| (H)RM3CS4 | Compound zone: Multiple Residential RM3 + Shopping Centre CS4 (uses of either zone permitted) – holding Rules: By-law 150-85, s. 3.1: Residential Use Class Zones (also s. 3.3 for CS4) Compound zone: the land may be used for any use permitted in either zone, or a combination, subject to s. 2.1.3 (s. 1.1.2.2(a) of By-law 150-85). (H) holding prefix: until Council removes the H by amendment, only the uses in s. 2.1.4 of By-law 150-85 are allowed. By-law 26-007 (February 2026) replaced By-law 150-85's residential zones citywide except deferred areas and lands under its transition rules; the City's map shows By-law 150-85 still governing here. |
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| (H)RM3CS5 | Compound zone: Multiple Residential RM3 + Shopping Centre CS5 (uses of either zone permitted) – holding Rules: By-law 150-85, s. 3.1: Residential Use Class Zones (also s. 3.3 for CS5) Compound zone: the land may be used for any use permitted in either zone, or a combination, subject to s. 2.1.3 (s. 1.1.2.2(a) of By-law 150-85). (H) holding prefix: until Council removes the H by amendment, only the uses in s. 2.1.4 of By-law 150-85 are allowed. By-law 26-007 (February 2026) replaced By-law 150-85's residential zones citywide except deferred areas and lands under its transition rules; the City's map shows By-law 150-85 still governing here. |
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| (H)RM4 | Multiple Residential – multiple-unit buildings other than apartment houses – holding Rules: By-law 150-85, s. 3.1: Residential Use Class Zones (H) holding prefix: until Council removes the H by amendment, only the uses in s. 2.1.4 of By-law 150-85 are allowed. By-law 26-007 (February 2026) replaced By-law 150-85's residential zones citywide except deferred areas and lands under its transition rules; the City's map shows By-law 150-85 still governing here. |
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| (H1)OS1 | Open Space – environmentally significant and conservation areas – holding Rules: By-law 150-85, s. 3.5: Open Space Zones (H1)/(H2)/(H3) are numbered holding provisions whose conditions are set out in the site-specific exception for these lands (the S. number shown above); most such exceptions are newer than our January 2012 copy of the by-law. |
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| (H2)M3 | Industrial – general industrial uses – holding Rules: By-law 150-85, s. 3.4: Industrial Use Class Zones (H1)/(H2)/(H3) are numbered holding provisions whose conditions are set out in the site-specific exception for these lands (the S. number shown above); most such exceptions are newer than our January 2012 copy of the by-law. |
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| (H3)M2 | Industrial – general industrial uses with no outdoor storage or outdoor operations – holding Rules: By-law 150-85, s. 3.4: Industrial Use Class Zones (H1)/(H2)/(H3) are numbered holding provisions whose conditions are set out in the site-specific exception for these lands (the S. number shown above); most such exceptions are newer than our January 2012 copy of the by-law. |
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| A1 | Agricultural – farms Rules: By-law 150-85, s. 3.6: Agricultural Use Class Zones |
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| A1(E) | Agricultural – farms – aggregate resource area Rules: By-law 150-85, s. 3.6: Agricultural Use Class Zones (E): mineral aggregate resource area; s. 2.1.5 of By-law 150-85 also applies. |
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| C1 | Commercial – city centre, Preston's central area and central Hespeler Rules: By-law 150-85, s. 3.3: Commercial Use Class Zones |
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| C1(O) | Commercial – city centre, Preston's central area and central Hespeler – offices-only suffix Rules: By-law 150-85, s. 3.3: Commercial Use Class Zones (O) suffix: no commercial use other than business or professional offices until the suffix is removed (s. 2.1.6). |
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| C1C5 | Compound zone: Commercial C1 + Commercial C5 (uses of either zone permitted) Rules: By-law 150-85, s. 3.3: Commercial Use Class Zones Compound zone: the land may be used for any use permitted in either zone, or a combination, subject to s. 2.1.3 (s. 1.1.2.2(a) of By-law 150-85). |
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| C1M2 | Compound zone: Commercial C1 + Industrial M2 (uses of either zone permitted) Rules: By-law 150-85, s. 3.3: Commercial Use Class Zones (also s. 3.4 for M2) Compound zone: the land may be used for any use permitted in either zone, or a combination, subject to s. 2.1.3 (s. 1.1.2.2(a) of By-law 150-85). |
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| C1M5 | Compound zone: Commercial C1 + Industrial M5 (uses of either zone permitted) Rules: By-law 150-85, s. 3.3: Commercial Use Class Zones (also s. 3.4 for M5) Compound zone: the land may be used for any use permitted in either zone, or a combination, subject to s. 2.1.3 (s. 1.1.2.2(a) of By-law 150-85). |
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| C1RM1 | Compound zone: Commercial C1 + Multiple Residential RM1 (uses of either zone permitted) Rules: By-law 150-85, s. 3.3: Commercial Use Class Zones (also s. 3.1 for RM1) Compound zone: the land may be used for any use permitted in either zone, or a combination, subject to s. 2.1.3 (s. 1.1.2.2(a) of By-law 150-85). By-law 26-007 (February 2026) replaced By-law 150-85's residential zones citywide except deferred areas and lands under its transition rules; the City's map shows By-law 150-85 still governing here. |
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| C1RM1M2 | Compound zone: Commercial C1 + Multiple Residential RM1 + Industrial M2 (uses of either zone permitted) Rules: By-law 150-85, s. 3.3: Commercial Use Class Zones (also s. 3.1, s. 3.4 for RM1, M2) Compound zone: the land may be used for any use permitted in either zone, or a combination, subject to s. 2.1.3 (s. 1.1.2.2(a) of By-law 150-85). By-law 26-007 (February 2026) replaced By-law 150-85's residential zones citywide except deferred areas and lands under its transition rules; the City's map shows By-law 150-85 still governing here. |
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| C1RM2 | Compound zone: Commercial C1 + Multiple Residential RM2 (uses of either zone permitted) Rules: By-law 150-85, s. 3.3: Commercial Use Class Zones (also s. 3.1 for RM2) Compound zone: the land may be used for any use permitted in either zone, or a combination, subject to s. 2.1.3 (s. 1.1.2.2(a) of By-law 150-85). By-law 26-007 (February 2026) replaced By-law 150-85's residential zones citywide except deferred areas and lands under its transition rules; the City's map shows By-law 150-85 still governing here. |
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| C2 | Commercial – Blair centre and strip commercial areas Rules: By-law 150-85, s. 3.3: Commercial Use Class Zones |
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| C2(O) | Commercial – Blair centre and strip commercial areas – offices-only suffix Rules: By-law 150-85, s. 3.3: Commercial Use Class Zones (O) suffix: no commercial use other than business or professional offices until the suffix is removed (s. 2.1.6). |
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| C2(O)RM3 | Compound zone: Commercial C2 + Multiple Residential RM3 (uses of either zone permitted) – offices-only suffix Rules: By-law 150-85, s. 3.3: Commercial Use Class Zones (also s. 3.1 for RM3) Compound zone: the land may be used for any use permitted in either zone, or a combination, subject to s. 2.1.3 (s. 1.1.2.2(a) of By-law 150-85). (O) suffix: no commercial use other than business or professional offices until the suffix is removed (s. 2.1.6). By-law 26-007 (February 2026) replaced By-law 150-85's residential zones citywide except deferred areas and lands under its transition rules; the City's map shows By-law 150-85 still governing here. |
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| C2C5 | Compound zone: Commercial C2 + Commercial C5 (uses of either zone permitted) Rules: By-law 150-85, s. 3.3: Commercial Use Class Zones Compound zone: the land may be used for any use permitted in either zone, or a combination, subject to s. 2.1.3 (s. 1.1.2.2(a) of By-law 150-85). |
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| C2RM3 | Compound zone: Commercial C2 + Multiple Residential RM3 (uses of either zone permitted) Rules: By-law 150-85, s. 3.3: Commercial Use Class Zones (also s. 3.1 for RM3) Compound zone: the land may be used for any use permitted in either zone, or a combination, subject to s. 2.1.3 (s. 1.1.2.2(a) of By-law 150-85). By-law 26-007 (February 2026) replaced By-law 150-85's residential zones citywide except deferred areas and lands under its transition rules; the City's map shows By-law 150-85 still governing here. |
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| C2RM4 | Compound zone: Commercial C2 + Multiple Residential RM4 (uses of either zone permitted) Rules: By-law 150-85, s. 3.3: Commercial Use Class Zones (also s. 3.1 for RM4) Compound zone: the land may be used for any use permitted in either zone, or a combination, subject to s. 2.1.3 (s. 1.1.2.2(a) of By-law 150-85). By-law 26-007 (February 2026) replaced By-law 150-85's residential zones citywide except deferred areas and lands under its transition rules; the City's map shows By-law 150-85 still governing here. |
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| C2RS1 | Compound zone: Commercial C2 + Semi-detached Residential RS1 (uses of either zone permitted) Rules: By-law 150-85, s. 3.3: Commercial Use Class Zones (also s. 3.1 for RS1) Compound zone: the land may be used for any use permitted in either zone, or a combination, subject to s. 2.1.3 (s. 1.1.2.2(a) of By-law 150-85). By-law 26-007 (February 2026) replaced By-law 150-85's residential zones citywide except deferred areas and lands under its transition rules; the City's map shows By-law 150-85 still governing here. |
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| C3 | Commercial – neighbourhood grocery and variety stores Rules: By-law 150-85, s. 3.3: Commercial Use Class Zones |
19 |
| C3C5 | Compound zone: Commercial C3 + Commercial C5 (uses of either zone permitted) Rules: By-law 150-85, s. 3.3: Commercial Use Class Zones Compound zone: the land may be used for any use permitted in either zone, or a combination, subject to s. 2.1.3 (s. 1.1.2.2(a) of By-law 150-85). |
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| C4 | Commercial – Hespeler Road commercial development area Rules: By-law 150-85, s. 3.3: Commercial Use Class Zones |
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| C4C5 | Compound zone: Commercial C4 + Commercial C5 (uses of either zone permitted) Rules: By-law 150-85, s. 3.3: Commercial Use Class Zones Compound zone: the land may be used for any use permitted in either zone, or a combination, subject to s. 2.1.3 (s. 1.1.2.2(a) of By-law 150-85). |
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| C4M1 | Compound zone: Commercial C4 + Industrial M1 (uses of either zone permitted) Rules: By-law 150-85, s. 3.3: Commercial Use Class Zones (also s. 3.4 for M1) Compound zone: the land may be used for any use permitted in either zone, or a combination, subject to s. 2.1.3 (s. 1.1.2.2(a) of By-law 150-85). |
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| C4M3 | Compound zone: Commercial C4 + Industrial M3 (uses of either zone permitted) Rules: By-law 150-85, s. 3.3: Commercial Use Class Zones (also s. 3.4 for M3) Compound zone: the land may be used for any use permitted in either zone, or a combination, subject to s. 2.1.3 (s. 1.1.2.2(a) of By-law 150-85). |
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| C5 | Commercial – automobile service stations and gas bars Rules: By-law 150-85, s. 3.3: Commercial Use Class Zones |
17 |
| C5C2 | Compound zone: Commercial C5 + Commercial C2 (uses of either zone permitted) Rules: By-law 150-85, s. 3.3: Commercial Use Class Zones Compound zone: the land may be used for any use permitted in either zone, or a combination, subject to s. 2.1.3 (s. 1.1.2.2(a) of By-law 150-85). |
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| C5CS5 | Compound zone: Commercial C5 + Shopping Centre CS5 (uses of either zone permitted) Rules: By-law 150-85, s. 3.3: Commercial Use Class Zones Compound zone: the land may be used for any use permitted in either zone, or a combination, subject to s. 2.1.3 (s. 1.1.2.2(a) of By-law 150-85). |
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| C5M3 | Compound zone: Commercial C5 + Industrial M3 (uses of either zone permitted) Rules: By-law 150-85, s. 3.3: Commercial Use Class Zones (also s. 3.4 for M3) Compound zone: the land may be used for any use permitted in either zone, or a combination, subject to s. 2.1.3 (s. 1.1.2.2(a) of By-law 150-85). |
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| C5M6 | Compound zone: Commercial C5 + Industrial M6 (uses of either zone permitted) Rules: By-law 150-85, s. 3.3: Commercial Use Class Zones (also s. 3.4 for M6) Compound zone: the land may be used for any use permitted in either zone, or a combination, subject to s. 2.1.3 (s. 1.1.2.2(a) of By-law 150-85). |
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| C5RM3 | Compound zone: Commercial C5 + Multiple Residential RM3 (uses of either zone permitted) Rules: By-law 150-85, s. 3.3: Commercial Use Class Zones (also s. 3.1 for RM3) Compound zone: the land may be used for any use permitted in either zone, or a combination, subject to s. 2.1.3 (s. 1.1.2.2(a) of By-law 150-85). By-law 26-007 (February 2026) replaced By-law 150-85's residential zones citywide except deferred areas and lands under its transition rules; the City's map shows By-law 150-85 still governing here. |
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| C6 | Commercial – regional power centre Rules: By-law 150-85, s. 3.3: Commercial Use Class Zones |
2 |
| CS1 | Shopping Centre Commercial – regional shopping centre Rules: By-law 150-85, s. 3.3: Commercial Use Class Zones |
1 |
| CS3 | Shopping Centre Commercial – community shopping centre Rules: By-law 150-85, s. 3.3: Commercial Use Class Zones |
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| CS4 | Shopping Centre Commercial – neighbourhood shopping centre Rules: By-law 150-85, s. 3.3: Commercial Use Class Zones |
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| CS5 | Shopping Centre Commercial – local shopping centre Rules: By-law 150-85, s. 3.3: Commercial Use Class Zones |
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| CS5C5 | Compound zone: Shopping Centre CS5 + Commercial C5 (uses of either zone permitted) Rules: By-law 150-85, s. 3.3: Commercial Use Class Zones Compound zone: the land may be used for any use permitted in either zone, or a combination, subject to s. 2.1.3 (s. 1.1.2.2(a) of By-law 150-85). |
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| CS5N1 | Compound zone: Shopping Centre CS5 + Institutional N1 (uses of either zone permitted) Rules: By-law 150-85, s. 3.3: Commercial Use Class Zones (also s. 3.2 for N1) Compound zone: the land may be used for any use permitted in either zone, or a combination, subject to s. 2.1.3 (s. 1.1.2.2(a) of By-law 150-85). |
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| CS5RM3RM4 | Compound zone: Shopping Centre CS5 + Multiple Residential RM3 + Multiple Residential RM4 (uses of either zone permitted) Rules: By-law 150-85, s. 3.3: Commercial Use Class Zones (also s. 3.1 for RM3, RM4) Compound zone: the land may be used for any use permitted in either zone, or a combination, subject to s. 2.1.3 (s. 1.1.2.2(a) of By-law 150-85). By-law 26-007 (February 2026) replaced By-law 150-85's residential zones citywide except deferred areas and lands under its transition rules; the City's map shows By-law 150-85 still governing here. |
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| CS5RM4 | Compound zone: Shopping Centre CS5 + Multiple Residential RM4 (uses of either zone permitted) Rules: By-law 150-85, s. 3.3: Commercial Use Class Zones (also s. 3.1 for RM4) Compound zone: the land may be used for any use permitted in either zone, or a combination, subject to s. 2.1.3 (s. 1.1.2.2(a) of By-law 150-85). By-law 26-007 (February 2026) replaced By-law 150-85's residential zones citywide except deferred areas and lands under its transition rules; the City's map shows By-law 150-85 still governing here. |
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| M1 | Industrial – general industrial uses with no outdoor storage or outdoor operations Rules: By-law 150-85, s. 3.4: Industrial Use Class Zones |
49 |
| M1N1 | Compound zone: Industrial M1 + Institutional N1 (uses of either zone permitted) Rules: By-law 150-85, s. 3.4: Industrial Use Class Zones (also s. 3.2 for N1) Compound zone: the land may be used for any use permitted in either zone, or a combination, subject to s. 2.1.3 (s. 1.1.2.2(a) of By-law 150-85). |
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| M2 | Industrial – general industrial uses with no outdoor storage or outdoor operations Rules: By-law 150-85, s. 3.4: Industrial Use Class Zones |
51 |
| M3 | Industrial – general industrial uses Rules: By-law 150-85, s. 3.4: Industrial Use Class Zones |
147 |
| M3CS5 | Compound zone: Industrial M3 + Shopping Centre CS5 (uses of either zone permitted) Rules: By-law 150-85, s. 3.4: Industrial Use Class Zones (also s. 3.3 for CS5) Compound zone: the land may be used for any use permitted in either zone, or a combination, subject to s. 2.1.3 (s. 1.1.2.2(a) of By-law 150-85). |
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| M4 | Industrial – heavy industrial uses Rules: By-law 150-85, s. 3.4: Industrial Use Class Zones |
25 |
| M4CS5 | Compound zone: Industrial M4 + Shopping Centre CS5 (uses of either zone permitted) Rules: By-law 150-85, s. 3.4: Industrial Use Class Zones (also s. 3.3 for CS5) Compound zone: the land may be used for any use permitted in either zone, or a combination, subject to s. 2.1.3 (s. 1.1.2.2(a) of By-law 150-85). |
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| M5 | Industrial – transport uses Rules: By-law 150-85, s. 3.4: Industrial Use Class Zones |
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| M6 | Industrial – asphalt and concrete batching plants Rules: By-law 150-85, s. 3.4: Industrial Use Class Zones |
2 |
| M7 | Industrial – junk, salvage or wreckers' yards Rules: By-law 150-85, s. 3.4: Industrial Use Class Zones |
2 |
| N1 | Institutional – educational, government and non-profit community institutions, hospitals, places of worship Rules: By-law 150-85, s. 3.2: Institutional Use Class Zones |
56 |
| N1(H)R4 | Compound zone: Institutional N1 + Residential R4 (uses of either zone permitted) – holding Rules: By-law 150-85, s. 3.2: Institutional Use Class Zones (also s. 3.1 for R4) Compound zone: the land may be used for any use permitted in either zone, or a combination, subject to s. 2.1.3 (s. 1.1.2.2(a) of By-law 150-85). (H) holding prefix: until Council removes the H by amendment, only the uses in s. 2.1.4 of By-law 150-85 are allowed. By-law 26-007 (February 2026) replaced By-law 150-85's residential zones citywide except deferred areas and lands under its transition rules; the City's map shows By-law 150-85 still governing here. |
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| N1C4 | Compound zone: Institutional N1 + Commercial C4 (uses of either zone permitted) Rules: By-law 150-85, s. 3.2: Institutional Use Class Zones (also s. 3.3 for C4) Compound zone: the land may be used for any use permitted in either zone, or a combination, subject to s. 2.1.3 (s. 1.1.2.2(a) of By-law 150-85). |
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| N1M1 | Compound zone: Institutional N1 + Industrial M1 (uses of either zone permitted) Rules: By-law 150-85, s. 3.2: Institutional Use Class Zones (also s. 3.4 for M1) Compound zone: the land may be used for any use permitted in either zone, or a combination, subject to s. 2.1.3 (s. 1.1.2.2(a) of By-law 150-85). |
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| N1M2 | Compound zone: Institutional N1 + Industrial M2 (uses of either zone permitted) Rules: By-law 150-85, s. 3.2: Institutional Use Class Zones (also s. 3.4 for M2) Compound zone: the land may be used for any use permitted in either zone, or a combination, subject to s. 2.1.3 (s. 1.1.2.2(a) of By-law 150-85). |
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| N1M3 | Compound zone: Institutional N1 + Industrial M3 (uses of either zone permitted) Rules: By-law 150-85, s. 3.2: Institutional Use Class Zones (also s. 3.4 for M3) Compound zone: the land may be used for any use permitted in either zone, or a combination, subject to s. 2.1.3 (s. 1.1.2.2(a) of By-law 150-85). |
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| N1R2 | Compound zone: Institutional N1 + Residential R2 (uses of either zone permitted) Rules: By-law 150-85, s. 3.2: Institutional Use Class Zones (also s. 3.1 for R2) Compound zone: the land may be used for any use permitted in either zone, or a combination, subject to s. 2.1.3 (s. 1.1.2.2(a) of By-law 150-85). By-law 26-007 (February 2026) replaced By-law 150-85's residential zones citywide except deferred areas and lands under its transition rules; the City's map shows By-law 150-85 still governing here. |
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| N1R3 | Compound zone: Institutional N1 + Residential R3 (uses of either zone permitted) Rules: By-law 150-85, s. 3.2: Institutional Use Class Zones (also s. 3.1 for R3) Compound zone: the land may be used for any use permitted in either zone, or a combination, subject to s. 2.1.3 (s. 1.1.2.2(a) of By-law 150-85). By-law 26-007 (February 2026) replaced By-law 150-85's residential zones citywide except deferred areas and lands under its transition rules; the City's map shows By-law 150-85 still governing here. |
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| N1R4 | Compound zone: Institutional N1 + Residential R4 (uses of either zone permitted) Rules: By-law 150-85, s. 3.2: Institutional Use Class Zones (also s. 3.1 for R4) Compound zone: the land may be used for any use permitted in either zone, or a combination, subject to s. 2.1.3 (s. 1.1.2.2(a) of By-law 150-85). By-law 26-007 (February 2026) replaced By-law 150-85's residential zones citywide except deferred areas and lands under its transition rules; the City's map shows By-law 150-85 still governing here. |
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| N1R5 | Compound zone: Institutional N1 + Residential R5 (uses of either zone permitted) Rules: By-law 150-85, s. 3.2: Institutional Use Class Zones (also s. 3.1 for R5) Compound zone: the land may be used for any use permitted in either zone, or a combination, subject to s. 2.1.3 (s. 1.1.2.2(a) of By-law 150-85). By-law 26-007 (February 2026) replaced By-law 150-85's residential zones citywide except deferred areas and lands under its transition rules; the City's map shows By-law 150-85 still governing here. |
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| N1R6 | Compound zone: Institutional N1 + Residential R6 (uses of either zone permitted) Rules: By-law 150-85, s. 3.2: Institutional Use Class Zones (also s. 3.1 for R6) Compound zone: the land may be used for any use permitted in either zone, or a combination, subject to s. 2.1.3 (s. 1.1.2.2(a) of By-law 150-85). By-law 26-007 (February 2026) replaced By-law 150-85's residential zones citywide except deferred areas and lands under its transition rules; the City's map shows By-law 150-85 still governing here. |
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| N1RM3 | Compound zone: Institutional N1 + Multiple Residential RM3 (uses of either zone permitted) Rules: By-law 150-85, s. 3.2: Institutional Use Class Zones (also s. 3.1 for RM3) Compound zone: the land may be used for any use permitted in either zone, or a combination, subject to s. 2.1.3 (s. 1.1.2.2(a) of By-law 150-85). By-law 26-007 (February 2026) replaced By-law 150-85's residential zones citywide except deferred areas and lands under its transition rules; the City's map shows By-law 150-85 still governing here. |
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| N1RM4 | Compound zone: Institutional N1 + Multiple Residential RM4 (uses of either zone permitted) Rules: By-law 150-85, s. 3.2: Institutional Use Class Zones (also s. 3.1 for RM4) Compound zone: the land may be used for any use permitted in either zone, or a combination, subject to s. 2.1.3 (s. 1.1.2.2(a) of By-law 150-85). By-law 26-007 (February 2026) replaced By-law 150-85's residential zones citywide except deferred areas and lands under its transition rules; the City's map shows By-law 150-85 still governing here. |
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| N2 | Institutional – public and private hospitals and licensed nursing care facilities Rules: By-law 150-85, s. 3.2: Institutional Use Class Zones |
8 |
| N2RM1 | Compound zone: Institutional N2 + Multiple Residential RM1 (uses of either zone permitted) Rules: By-law 150-85, s. 3.2: Institutional Use Class Zones (also s. 3.1 for RM1) Compound zone: the land may be used for any use permitted in either zone, or a combination, subject to s. 2.1.3 (s. 1.1.2.2(a) of By-law 150-85). By-law 26-007 (February 2026) replaced By-law 150-85's residential zones citywide except deferred areas and lands under its transition rules; the City's map shows By-law 150-85 still governing here. |
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| N2RM2 | Compound zone: Institutional N2 + Multiple Residential RM2 (uses of either zone permitted) Rules: By-law 150-85, s. 3.2: Institutional Use Class Zones (also s. 3.1 for RM2) Compound zone: the land may be used for any use permitted in either zone, or a combination, subject to s. 2.1.3 (s. 1.1.2.2(a) of By-law 150-85). By-law 26-007 (February 2026) replaced By-law 150-85's residential zones citywide except deferred areas and lands under its transition rules; the City's map shows By-law 150-85 still governing here. |
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| N2RM3 | Compound zone: Institutional N2 + Multiple Residential RM3 (uses of either zone permitted) Rules: By-law 150-85, s. 3.2: Institutional Use Class Zones (also s. 3.1 for RM3) Compound zone: the land may be used for any use permitted in either zone, or a combination, subject to s. 2.1.3 (s. 1.1.2.2(a) of By-law 150-85). By-law 26-007 (February 2026) replaced By-law 150-85's residential zones citywide except deferred areas and lands under its transition rules; the City's map shows By-law 150-85 still governing here. |
6 |
| N3 | Institutional – group homes and domiciliary hostels Rules: By-law 150-85, s. 3.2: Institutional Use Class Zones |
4 |
| N3RM3 | Compound zone: Institutional N3 + Multiple Residential RM3 (uses of either zone permitted) Rules: By-law 150-85, s. 3.2: Institutional Use Class Zones (also s. 3.1 for RM3) Compound zone: the land may be used for any use permitted in either zone, or a combination, subject to s. 2.1.3 (s. 1.1.2.2(a) of By-law 150-85). By-law 26-007 (February 2026) replaced By-law 150-85's residential zones citywide except deferred areas and lands under its transition rules; the City's map shows By-law 150-85 still governing here. |
2 |
| OS1 | Open Space – environmentally significant and conservation areas Rules: By-law 150-85, s. 3.5: Open Space Zones |
281 |
| OS1OS2 | Compound zone: Open Space OS1 + Open Space OS2 (uses of either zone permitted) Rules: By-law 150-85, s. 3.5: Open Space Zones Compound zone: the land may be used for any use permitted in either zone, or a combination, subject to s. 2.1.3 (s. 1.1.2.2(a) of By-law 150-85). |
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| OS2 | Open Space – major recreational uses Rules: By-law 150-85, s. 3.5: Open Space Zones |
13 |
| OS3 | Open Space – cemeteries Rules: By-law 150-85, s. 3.5: Open Space Zones |
11 |
| OS4 | Open Space – neighbourhood and community playgrounds and playing fields Rules: By-law 150-85, s. 3.5: Open Space Zones |
102 |
| R1 | Residential – detached one-family dwellings, low density where full services are not generally available Rules: By-law 150-85, s. 3.1: Residential Use Class Zones By-law 26-007 (February 2026) replaced By-law 150-85's residential zones citywide except deferred areas and lands under its transition rules; the City's map shows By-law 150-85 still governing here. |
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| R1C2(O) | Compound zone: Residential R1 + Commercial C2 (uses of either zone permitted) – offices-only suffix Rules: By-law 150-85, s. 3.1: Residential Use Class Zones (also s. 3.3 for C2) Compound zone: the land may be used for any use permitted in either zone, or a combination, subject to s. 2.1.3 (s. 1.1.2.2(a) of By-law 150-85). (O) suffix: no commercial use other than business or professional offices until the suffix is removed (s. 2.1.6). By-law 26-007 (February 2026) replaced By-law 150-85's residential zones citywide except deferred areas and lands under its transition rules; the City's map shows By-law 150-85 still governing here. |
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| R2 | Residential – detached one-family dwellings, urban density (fully serviced areas) Rules: By-law 150-85, s. 3.1: Residential Use Class Zones By-law 26-007 (February 2026) replaced By-law 150-85's residential zones citywide except deferred areas and lands under its transition rules; the City's map shows By-law 150-85 still governing here. |
30 |
| R3 | Residential – detached one-family dwellings, urban density (fully serviced areas) Rules: By-law 150-85, s. 3.1: Residential Use Class Zones By-law 26-007 (February 2026) replaced By-law 150-85's residential zones citywide except deferred areas and lands under its transition rules; the City's map shows By-law 150-85 still governing here. |
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| R3(CO) | Residential – detached one-family dwellings, urban density (fully serviced areas) – office conversion permitted Rules: By-law 150-85, s. 3.1: Residential Use Class Zones (CO) suffix: a detached or semi-detached house may be converted to a business or professional office under s. 2.1.7. By-law 26-007 (February 2026) replaced By-law 150-85's residential zones citywide except deferred areas and lands under its transition rules; the City's map shows By-law 150-85 still governing here. |
1 |
| R4 | Residential – detached one-family dwellings, urban density (fully serviced areas) Rules: By-law 150-85, s. 3.1: Residential Use Class Zones By-law 26-007 (February 2026) replaced By-law 150-85's residential zones citywide except deferred areas and lands under its transition rules; the City's map shows By-law 150-85 still governing here. |
246 |
| R4(CO) | Residential – detached one-family dwellings, urban density (fully serviced areas) – office conversion permitted Rules: By-law 150-85, s. 3.1: Residential Use Class Zones (CO) suffix: a detached or semi-detached house may be converted to a business or professional office under s. 2.1.7. By-law 26-007 (February 2026) replaced By-law 150-85's residential zones citywide except deferred areas and lands under its transition rules; the City's map shows By-law 150-85 still governing here. |
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| R4(CO)RS1RM3 | Compound zone: Residential R4 + Semi-detached Residential RS1 + Multiple Residential RM3 (uses of either zone permitted) – office conversion permitted Rules: By-law 150-85, s. 3.1: Residential Use Class Zones Compound zone: the land may be used for any use permitted in either zone, or a combination, subject to s. 2.1.3 (s. 1.1.2.2(a) of By-law 150-85). (CO) suffix: a detached or semi-detached house may be converted to a business or professional office under s. 2.1.7. By-law 26-007 (February 2026) replaced By-law 150-85's residential zones citywide except deferred areas and lands under its transition rules; the City's map shows By-law 150-85 still governing here. |
2 |
| R5 | Residential – detached one-family dwellings, urban density (fully serviced areas) Rules: By-law 150-85, s. 3.1: Residential Use Class Zones By-law 26-007 (February 2026) replaced By-law 150-85's residential zones citywide except deferred areas and lands under its transition rules; the City's map shows By-law 150-85 still governing here. |
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| R5(CO) | Residential – detached one-family dwellings, urban density (fully serviced areas) – office conversion permitted Rules: By-law 150-85, s. 3.1: Residential Use Class Zones (CO) suffix: a detached or semi-detached house may be converted to a business or professional office under s. 2.1.7. By-law 26-007 (February 2026) replaced By-law 150-85's residential zones citywide except deferred areas and lands under its transition rules; the City's map shows By-law 150-85 still governing here. |
22 |
| R5C3 | Compound zone: Residential R5 + Commercial C3 (uses of either zone permitted) Rules: By-law 150-85, s. 3.1: Residential Use Class Zones (also s. 3.3 for C3) Compound zone: the land may be used for any use permitted in either zone, or a combination, subject to s. 2.1.3 (s. 1.1.2.2(a) of By-law 150-85). By-law 26-007 (February 2026) replaced By-law 150-85's residential zones citywide except deferred areas and lands under its transition rules; the City's map shows By-law 150-85 still governing here. |
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| R5RM3 | Compound zone: Residential R5 + Multiple Residential RM3 (uses of either zone permitted) Rules: By-law 150-85, s. 3.1: Residential Use Class Zones Compound zone: the land may be used for any use permitted in either zone, or a combination, subject to s. 2.1.3 (s. 1.1.2.2(a) of By-law 150-85). By-law 26-007 (February 2026) replaced By-law 150-85's residential zones citywide except deferred areas and lands under its transition rules; the City's map shows By-law 150-85 still governing here. |
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| R6 | Residential – detached one-family dwellings, urban density (fully serviced areas) Rules: By-law 150-85, s. 3.1: Residential Use Class Zones By-law 26-007 (February 2026) replaced By-law 150-85's residential zones citywide except deferred areas and lands under its transition rules; the City's map shows By-law 150-85 still governing here. |
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| R6RM3 | Compound zone: Residential R6 + Multiple Residential RM3 (uses of either zone permitted) Rules: By-law 150-85, s. 3.1: Residential Use Class Zones Compound zone: the land may be used for any use permitted in either zone, or a combination, subject to s. 2.1.3 (s. 1.1.2.2(a) of By-law 150-85). By-law 26-007 (February 2026) replaced By-law 150-85's residential zones citywide except deferred areas and lands under its transition rules; the City's map shows By-law 150-85 still governing here. |
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| RM1 | Multiple Residential – apartment houses and other multiple-unit buildings in the city centre Rules: By-law 150-85, s. 3.1: Residential Use Class Zones By-law 26-007 (February 2026) replaced By-law 150-85's residential zones citywide except deferred areas and lands under its transition rules; the City's map shows By-law 150-85 still governing here. |
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| RM2 | Multiple Residential – apartment houses and other multiple-unit buildings in Preston's central area and central Hespeler Rules: By-law 150-85, s. 3.1: Residential Use Class Zones By-law 26-007 (February 2026) replaced By-law 150-85's residential zones citywide except deferred areas and lands under its transition rules; the City's map shows By-law 150-85 still governing here. |
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| RM3 | Multiple Residential – apartment houses and other multiple-unit buildings outside the core areas Rules: By-law 150-85, s. 3.1: Residential Use Class Zones By-law 26-007 (February 2026) replaced By-law 150-85's residential zones citywide except deferred areas and lands under its transition rules; the City's map shows By-law 150-85 still governing here. |
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| RM3/CS5 | Compound zone: Multiple Residential RM3 + Shopping Centre CS5 (uses of either zone permitted) Rules: By-law 150-85, s. 3.1: Residential Use Class Zones (also s. 3.3 for CS5) Compound zone: the land may be used for any use permitted in either zone, or a combination, subject to s. 2.1.3 (s. 1.1.2.2(a) of By-law 150-85). By-law 26-007 (February 2026) replaced By-law 150-85's residential zones citywide except deferred areas and lands under its transition rules; the City's map shows By-law 150-85 still governing here. |
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| RM3C1 | Compound zone: Multiple Residential RM3 + Commercial C1 (uses of either zone permitted) Rules: By-law 150-85, s. 3.1: Residential Use Class Zones (also s. 3.3 for C1) Compound zone: the land may be used for any use permitted in either zone, or a combination, subject to s. 2.1.3 (s. 1.1.2.2(a) of By-law 150-85). By-law 26-007 (February 2026) replaced By-law 150-85's residential zones citywide except deferred areas and lands under its transition rules; the City's map shows By-law 150-85 still governing here. |
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| RM3CS5 | Compound zone: Multiple Residential RM3 + Shopping Centre CS5 (uses of either zone permitted) Rules: By-law 150-85, s. 3.1: Residential Use Class Zones (also s. 3.3 for CS5) Compound zone: the land may be used for any use permitted in either zone, or a combination, subject to s. 2.1.3 (s. 1.1.2.2(a) of By-law 150-85). By-law 26-007 (February 2026) replaced By-law 150-85's residential zones citywide except deferred areas and lands under its transition rules; the City's map shows By-law 150-85 still governing here. |
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| RM3RM4 | Compound zone: Multiple Residential RM3 + Multiple Residential RM4 (uses of either zone permitted) Rules: By-law 150-85, s. 3.1: Residential Use Class Zones Compound zone: the land may be used for any use permitted in either zone, or a combination, subject to s. 2.1.3 (s. 1.1.2.2(a) of By-law 150-85). By-law 26-007 (February 2026) replaced By-law 150-85's residential zones citywide except deferred areas and lands under its transition rules; the City's map shows By-law 150-85 still governing here. |
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| RM3RM4(A) | Compound zone: Multiple Residential RM3 + Multiple Residential RM4 (uses of either zone permitted) – (A) variant Rules: By-law 150-85, s. 3.1: Residential Use Class Zones Compound zone: the land may be used for any use permitted in either zone, or a combination, subject to s. 2.1.3 (s. 1.1.2.2(a) of By-law 150-85). (A) is not defined in our January 2012 copy of By-law 150-85; it comes from a later amendment (site-specific exception 4.1.359.1, By-law 148-18), which is not in our copy. By-law 26-007 (February 2026) replaced By-law 150-85's residential zones citywide except deferred areas and lands under its transition rules; the City's map shows By-law 150-85 still governing here. |
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| RM4 | Multiple Residential – multiple-unit buildings other than apartment houses Rules: By-law 150-85, s. 3.1: Residential Use Class Zones By-law 26-007 (February 2026) replaced By-law 150-85's residential zones citywide except deferred areas and lands under its transition rules; the City's map shows By-law 150-85 still governing here. |
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| RM4R6 | Compound zone: Multiple Residential RM4 + Residential R6 (uses of either zone permitted) Rules: By-law 150-85, s. 3.1: Residential Use Class Zones Compound zone: the land may be used for any use permitted in either zone, or a combination, subject to s. 2.1.3 (s. 1.1.2.2(a) of By-law 150-85). By-law 26-007 (February 2026) replaced By-law 150-85's residential zones citywide except deferred areas and lands under its transition rules; the City's map shows By-law 150-85 still governing here. |
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| RM5 | RM5 zone (By-law 150-85) The RM5 zone was added to By-law 150-85 after January 2012 (here by site-specific exception 4.1.361.2a, By-law 21-008); our copy of the by-law is the January 2012 consolidation and does not contain its rules. Check the City's current zoning by-law. |
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| RR1 | Rural Residential – rural non-farm dwellings outside settlements Rules: By-law 150-85, s. 3.1: Residential Use Class Zones By-law 26-007 (February 2026) replaced By-law 150-85's residential zones citywide except deferred areas and lands under its transition rules; the City's map shows By-law 150-85 still governing here. |
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| RR2 | Rural Residential – rural settlement areas Rules: By-law 150-85, s. 3.1: Residential Use Class Zones By-law 26-007 (February 2026) replaced By-law 150-85's residential zones citywide except deferred areas and lands under its transition rules; the City's map shows By-law 150-85 still governing here. |
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| RS1 | Residential – semi-detached one-family dwellings Rules: By-law 150-85, s. 3.1: Residential Use Class Zones By-law 26-007 (February 2026) replaced By-law 150-85's residential zones citywide except deferred areas and lands under its transition rules; the City's map shows By-law 150-85 still governing here. |
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| RS1(CO) | Residential – semi-detached one-family dwellings – office conversion permitted Rules: By-law 150-85, s. 3.1: Residential Use Class Zones (CO) suffix: a detached or semi-detached house may be converted to a business or professional office under s. 2.1.7. By-law 26-007 (February 2026) replaced By-law 150-85's residential zones citywide except deferred areas and lands under its transition rules; the City's map shows By-law 150-85 still governing here. |
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| UCM1 | Compound zone: Universities and Colleges UC + Industrial M1 (uses of either zone permitted) Rules: By-law 150-85, s. 3.7: Universities and Colleges Use Class Zone (also s. 3.4 for M1) Compound zone: the land may be used for any use permitted in either zone, or a combination, subject to s. 2.1.3 (s. 1.1.2.2(a) of By-law 150-85). Shown on the City's map as UCM1, read here as a UC + M1 compound zone; site-specific exception 4.1.247 (Conestoga College) also applies. |
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| (F1)R1 | Residential One – Floodplain 1 overlay Rules: By-law 26-007, s. 7.1.2 (rules in Part 7.0: Residential Zones) (F1) Floodplain 1 overlay: s. 13.2.1 of By-law 26-007 and Grand River Conservation Authority permit requirements also apply. |
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| (F1)R2 | Residential Two – Floodplain 1 overlay Rules: By-law 26-007, s. 7.1.3 (rules in Part 7.0: Residential Zones) (F1) Floodplain 1 overlay: s. 13.2.1 of By-law 26-007 and Grand River Conservation Authority permit requirements also apply. |
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| (F1)RR | Rural Residential – Floodplain 1 overlay Rules: By-law 26-007, s. 7.1.1 (rules in Part 7.0: Residential Zones) (F1) Floodplain 1 overlay: s. 13.2.1 of By-law 26-007 and Grand River Conservation Authority permit requirements also apply. |
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| (F2)R1 | Residential One – Floodplain 2 overlay Rules: By-law 26-007, s. 7.1.2 (rules in Part 7.0: Residential Zones) (F2) Floodplain 2 overlay: s. 13.2.2 of By-law 26-007 and Grand River Conservation Authority permit requirements also apply. |
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| (H)R1 | Residential One – holding Rules: By-law 26-007, s. 7.1.2 (rules in Part 7.0: Residential Zones) Holding provision: until the H is removed, only uses that legally existed when it was applied are allowed (s. 2.7 of By-law 26-007). This holding was applied by a later amendment (see the S. number above), which is not in our copy of By-law 26-007. |
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| (H3)R2 | Residential Two – holding Rules: By-law 26-007, s. 7.1.3 (rules in Part 7.0: Residential Zones) Holding provision: until the H is removed, only uses that legally existed when it was applied are allowed (s. 2.7 of By-law 26-007). This holding was applied by a later amendment (see the S. number above), which is not in our copy of By-law 26-007. |
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| EP | Environmental Protection Rules: By-law 26-007, Part 12.0: Environmental and Open Space Zones |
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| F | Floodway Rules: By-law 26-007, Part 11.0: Other Zones |
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| R1 | Residential One Rules: By-law 26-007, s. 7.1.2 (rules in Part 7.0: Residential Zones) |
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| R1(H2) | Residential One – holding Rules: By-law 26-007, s. 7.1.2 (rules in Part 7.0: Residential Zones) Holding provision: until the H is removed, only uses that legally existed when it was applied are allowed (s. 2.7 of By-law 26-007). This holding was applied by a later amendment (see the S. number above), which is not in our copy of By-law 26-007. |
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| R2 | Residential Two Rules: By-law 26-007, s. 7.1.3 (rules in Part 7.0: Residential Zones) |
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| R3 | Residential Three Rules: By-law 26-007, s. 7.1.4 (rules in Part 7.0: Residential Zones) |
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| RR | Rural Residential Rules: By-law 26-007, s. 7.1.1 (rules in Part 7.0: Residential Zones) |
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