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# Zone Richmond Hill
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## Comprehensive Zoning By-law 93-25
On September 24, 2025, Council passed the City's *Comprehensive Zoning By-law 93-25* (*CZBL 93-25*). On July 2, 2026, the Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT) issued a Decision and Order granting, among other things, partial approval to the City's *Comprehensive Zoning By-law 93-25* (as amended by the OLT). CZBL 93-25 is now in force and effect for the majority of the lands within the City, except for site and area specific appeals (see Map).
For zoning inquiries or information related to *CZBL 93-25*, please contact the Building Division or submit the Request for Zoning By-law Information form.
For other general questions on the *CZBL 93-25*, please contact Development Zoning.
### Office Consolidation - August 31, 2026
The City has prepared an office consolidation of Comprehensive Zoning By-law 93-25 for convenience purposes only.
The August 31, 2026, Office Consolidation includes:
* *By-law 93-25* as adopted by Council on September 24, 2025
* Technical corrections and revisions
* Revisions pursuant to the Ontario Land Tribunal Decision and Order dated July 2, 2026
* By-laws amending *CZBL 93-25* passed by Council with no appeals or approved by the OLT as of August 31, 2026
CZBL (August 31, 2026, Office Consolidation)
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| **CZBL 93-25 August 31, 2026, Office Consolidation - Sections** |
| * Section 1.0 - Administration * Section 2.0 - Establishments of Zones * Section 3.0 - Provisions Applicable to All Zones * Section 4.0 - Centres and Corridors * Section 5.0 - Neighbourhoods * Section 6.0 - Institutional * Section 7.0 - Employment Area * Section 8.0 - Greenway System * Section 9.0 - Utility Corridor * Section 10.0 - Automobile Parking, Bicycle Parking and Loading Provisions * Section 11.0 - Definitions * Section 12.0 - Zoning Schedules and Overlays * Section 13.0 - Exceptions * Section 14.0 - Amendments to this By-law |
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| **CZBL 93-25 August 31, 2026, Office Consolidation - Schedules & Overlays** |
| * Schedule A - Zoning * Schedule A1 - ORM Zoning * Schedule B - Density * Schedule C - Height * Schedule D - Parking Strategy Areas * Overlay E - TRCA Regulation Area and Hazardous Lands * Overlay F - Natural Features * Overlay G - High Aquifer Vulnerability and Wellhead Protection Areas * Overlay H - Street Classification |
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| **By-Law 93-25** |
| * Ontario Land Tribunal Decision and Order dated July 2, 2026 * Formal copy of Comprehensive Zoning By-law 93-25 * Notice of By-law 93-25 * September 24th, 2025 Council Meeting minutes * Memorandum to Council from the Commissioner of Planning and Building * September 17th, 2025 Staff Report |
### CZBL Mapping Application
The CZBL Mapping Application is an easy-to-use, interactive tool that provides zoning information for properties across Richmond Hill. It allows users to view how the City's Comprehensive Zoning By-law 93-25 applies to different areas.
This tool is intended to help residents, property and business owners and development professionals to quickly access relevant zoning information and requirements to support their business and development decisions. The application is provided for information purposes only and not intended as a substitute for formal zoning confirmation. For legal copies of zoning by-laws, please contact the City Clerk's Office.
Interactive CZBL Mapping Application
### 2026 Comprehensive Zoning By-law Update
On September 16, 2026, Council passed By-law 82-26, which amends the City's Comprehensive Zoning By-law 93-25, as amended. By-law 82-26 implements the proposed changes to the 2010 Richmond Hill Official Plan through the City-initiated Official Plan Amendment (OPA) 18.9 and includes housekeeping changes to the CZBL.
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| **By-Law 82-26** |
| * Formal copy of By-law 82-26 * By-law 82-26 - Accessible Version * Notice of Passing of By-law 82-26 * September 15th, 2006 Council Meeting minutes * Memorandum to Council from the Commissioner of Planning & Building (item 15.7) * View Staff Report SRPBS.26.053 (item 11.9) |
### Public Information and Meeting Schedule
* A **Public Open House** took place on **Thursday, June 11, 2026** to provide information about the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment to Comprehensive Zoning By-law 93-25 and give members of the public an opportunity to review the materials and ask questions.
+ View the Public Open House Materials
* A **Council Public Meeting** was held on **Tuesday, June 23, 2026**to inform members of the public and receive comments on the draft Zoning By-law Amendment to Comprehensive Zoning By-law 93-25.
+ View Staff Report SRPBS.26.035 (item 4.1)
* A Committee of the Whole Meeting was held on **Wednesday, September 9, 2026** to discuss the draft By-law 82-26 .
+ View Committee of the Whole meeting minutes
### Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
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| **What is a Comprehensive Zoning By-law?** |
| The City's Comprehensive Zoning By-law (CZBL) is a set of rules that regulate how land and buildings can be used and developed in Richmond Hill subject to Section 34 of the *Planning Act*. It implements the land use policies from the Richmond Hill Official Plan at an individual property level. The CZBL regulates: * how you can use your property (e.g. homes, offices, shops, factories) * where on your property a building can be built * the general size and height of a building * what types of businesses and activities are permitted within a building * how much parking on your property is required It is not about: * users of lands or buildings as groups of people * licensing and permits * property maintenance and general upkeep * how a building is constructed and detailed appearance * public street parking requirements Use the CZBL Mapping Application to find out how the CZBL applies to your property. |
| **Does the Comprehensive Zoning By-law 93-25 impact me and my property?** |
| The City's Comprehensive Zoning By-law 93-25 is in force and effect for lands and properties in Richmond Hill, save and except for lands excluded as identified on Schedules A & A1 of the CZBL and sites and areas remaining under appeal before the OLT. For information relating to appeals, including their current status and precise description of the lands subject to appeal, please review the relevant OLT Decision and Order available on the OLT website. |
| **I would like to develop my property, and I may need to seek relief from Comprehensive Zoning By-law 93-25, as amended. What do I need to do?** |
| If your proposal requires a significant change to zoning requirements, it is strongly encouraged to submit a Pre-Submission Meeting prior to filing a Zoning By-law Amendment application to the City's Development Planning Division for consideration and a decision by Council. If your proposal involves minor changes to your current property, you may need to submit a Minor Variance application to the Committee of Adjustment. You may also need to seek relief from the applicable former zoning by-law until Comprehensive Zoning By-law 93-25 is in force and effect. For questions or more information about zoning standards and how they apply to your property, please contact the Building Division. |
| **I recently obtained a planning/building approval for my proposed development. How does the CZBL impact the entitlements I already obtained?** |
| Your application may be eligible to proceed in accordance with the transition provisions in Section 1.12 of Comprehensive Zoning By-law 93-25. These provisions set out how existing approvals and applications in process are treated during the transition to the new by-law. Lands subject to CZBL 93-25, as amended, may also continue to be subject to other applicable zoning by-laws during this transition period, in accordance with Section 1.12. Please contact the Building Division to confirm how the transition provisions apply to your specific property and approvals. |
| **My property has been identified as excluded from the CZBL. What does this mean?** |
| If your property is not subject to Comprehensive Zoning By-law 93-25, it remains regulated by other applicable zoning by-laws. To review current applicable zoning by-laws, refer to the Zoning Index map and contact the Building Division. |
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| **How do I obtain a copy of a site-specific amending by-law?** |
| For zoning information and interpretations, please fill out this online form and/or contact the Building Division. For legal copies of zoning by-laws, please contact the City Clerk's Office. |
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