Zoning & land use — Niagara Falls, Ontario

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

The City of Niagara Falls, Ontario has 3 adopted bylaws on file: Building Permit By-law No. 2013-178 (amended by 2014-16, 2014-108); Zoning By-law 79-200; Zoning By-law No. 79-200 (consolidated, AODA-compliant), verified 2026-08-28.

Building Permit By-law No. 2013-178 (amended by 2014-16, 2014-108) adopted bylaw

Governs building permit requirements, applications and fees under the Ontario Building Code Act for construction in the City.

Zoning By-law 79-200 adopted bylaw

Comprehensive zoning by-law for the City of Niagara Falls establishing zones, permitted uses and land-use regulations.

Zoning By-law No. 79-200 (consolidated, AODA-compliant) adopted bylaw

The City's comprehensive Zoning By-law: establishes zones (residential, commercial, industrial, agricultural, open space, etc.), permitted uses, setbacks, and site-plan control. Confirmed by opening the PDF (298+ pages, full table of contents reviewed).

Zoning By-law 79-200 - Schedules/Maps

Zoning map schedules accompanying By-law 79-200; shows zone boundaries parcel by parcel.

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