Zoning & land use — Norfolk, Ontario

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

The City of Norfolk, Ontario has 2 adopted bylaws on file: Building By-law No. 2024-125; Comprehensive Zoning By-law 1-Z-2014 (consolidated, working version Feb 2026), verified 2026-08-23.

Building By-law No. 2024-125 adopted bylaw

Implements the Building Code Act locally: permits mandatory for construction/demolition/change of use, application/plan requirements, fee schedule reference, permit transfer on ownership change, and mandatory-inspection stages.

Comprehensive Zoning By-law 1-Z-2014 (consolidated, working version Feb 2026) adopted bylaw

Consolidated comprehensive zoning by-law: permitted uses, lot dimensions, building heights, setbacks, parking standards for residential/commercial/agricultural zones; includes cannabis production facility, kennel and livestock provisions. Direct PDF, working consolidation dated February 2026.

Machine-readable: zoning.json · Official website: https://www.norfolkcounty.ca/ · Last verified 2026-08-23 · Zoning & land use in other municipalities