Zoning & land use — Oshawa, Ontario

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

The City of Oshawa, Ontario has 7 adopted bylaws on file: Fence and Sight Triangle By-law 23-2014 (consolidated, updated 2025); Group Home Registration By-law 78-2006 (consolidated); Hospital Zoning By-law 16-94 (consolidated, as amended by By-law 15-2003); Pre-consultation By-law 22-2023 (consolidated, amended by By-law 82-2023); Site Alteration By-law 85-2006; Two-Unit House Registration By-law 41-2001 (consolidated); Zoning By-law 60-94 (as amended), verified 2026-10-19.

Fence and Sight Triangle By-law 23-2014 (consolidated, updated 2025) adopted bylaw

Regulates the height of fences, natural features and objects, including corner and driveway sight triangles, to preserve sightlines for traffic safety on Oshawa lots.

Group Home Registration By-law 78-2006 (consolidated) adopted bylaw

Requires registration of group homes operating in Oshawa under s.166 of the Municipal Act, tracking this residential land use across the City.

Hospital Zoning By-law 16-94 (consolidated, as amended by By-law 15-2003) adopted bylaw

Site-specific zoning by-law governing permitted uses and development standards for the Oshawa hospital lands.

Pre-consultation By-law 22-2023 (consolidated, amended by By-law 82-2023) adopted bylaw

Requires applicants to consult with the City of Oshawa prior to submitting a planning/development application, setting out required pre-consultation materials.

Site Alteration By-law 85-2006 adopted bylaw

Controls the dumping of fill, removal of topsoil, and alteration of grades on land in Oshawa, requiring permits under s.142 of the Municipal Act.

Two-Unit House Registration By-law 41-2001 (consolidated) adopted bylaw

Requires registration of two-unit houses (properties with an additional residential unit) in Oshawa, tracking a permitted residential land use.

Zoning By-law 60-94 (as amended) adopted bylaw

The City's comprehensive Zoning By-law establishing permitted land uses, density, setbacks, parking, and building requirements for every zone in Oshawa.

Machine-readable: zoning.json · Official website: http://www.oshawa.ca/ · Last verified 2026-10-19 · Zoning & land use across Ontario · Zoning & land use in other municipalities