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# Zoning By-laws
Zoning by-laws are regulations that control the use of land across the city. Zoning By-laws detail how land may be used and where buildings can be located, and include requirements such as lot sizes, parking, and building heights. Explore the Zoning By-law map.
## Kingston Zoning By-law documents
* Part One, Sections 1 to 19
* Part Two, Section 20: Legacy Exceptions
* Part Three, Section 21: Exceptions
* Part Four, Section 22: Holding Conditions
* Part Five, Sections 23 to 24: Temporary Zones
* Part Six, Section 25: Municipal Servicing Allocation Overlay Conditions
## Former Zoning By-laws
The former zoning by-laws have been repealed in their entirety with a few exceptions.
Properties that are still subject to the former zoning by-laws are shown as "Not Subject to this By-law" in the current Kingston Zoning By-law.
Former zoning by-law documents are posted for informational purposes while we work on making them accessible. To request an alternate format or communication support, please contact [email protected].
* Downtown and Harbour Zoning By-law (96-259)
* Cataraqui North Zoning By-law (97-102)
* Kingston Township Zoning By-law (76-26)
* Pittsburgh Township Zoning By-law (32-74)
* Restricted Area By-law (8499)
## Key maps and schedules
Explore our Planning and Development map. You can select the key maps and schedules for the Kingston Zoning By-law (Tab Five) and the former Zoning By-laws (Tab Six) in the mapping tool.
Contact
**Building Services**1211 John Counter Boulevard
Kingston, ON K7K 6C7
buildingpermits
@cityofkingston.ca
Phone: 613-546-4291 ext. 3280
Contact
**Planning Services**
1211 John Counter Blvd.
Kingston, ON K7L 4X7
[email protected]
Phone: 613-546-4291 ext. 3180
The City of Kingston acknowledges that we are on the traditional homeland of the Anishinabek, Haudenosaunee, and the Huron-Wendat, and thanks these nations for their care and stewardship over this shared land.
Today, the City is committed to working with Indigenous peoples and all residents to pursue a united path of reconciliation.
Learn more about the City's reconciliation initiatives.