Zoning & land use — Kawartha Lakes, Ontario

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

The City of Kawartha Lakes, Ontario has 2 adopted bylaws on file: Kawartha Lakes Zoning By-laws; Rural Zoning By-Law 2024-113, verified 2026-08-28.

Kawartha Lakes Zoning By-laws adopted bylaw

Official zoning page listing the 19 current zoning by-laws covering the City of Kawartha Lakes and schedules for former local areas.

Rural Zoning By-Law 2024-113 adopted bylaw

Comprehensive zoning by-law (with zoning maps) governing permitted land uses, lot coverage, setback and height standards for the rural/unorganized areas of Kawartha Lakes. Legacy former-township zoning by-laws remain separately in force for settlement areas (see notes).

Machine-readable: zoning.json · Official website: https://www.kawarthalakes.ca/ · Last verified 2026-08-28 · Zoning & land use in other municipalities