Regulates placing/removal of fill, grading and site alteration on land in St. Thomas; a permit is required before altering grade, drainage or vegetation on a property.
Zoning & land use — St. Thomas, Ontario
What can I build? Do I need a development permit?
The City of St. Thomas, Ontario has 3 adopted bylaws on file: By-law 140-2025 - Site Alteration (UPDATED); Swimming Pool Fence By-law 56-2011 (Consolidation); Zoning By-law No. 50-88 (Office Consolidation, May 2026), verified 2026-10-19.
Requires fencing of privately owned outdoor swimming pools in St. Thomas for safety, setting minimum fence height and gate specifications.
The City's comprehensive Zoning By-law restricting use of land and the erection/use of buildings across St. Thomas, with schedules/zoning maps; office consolidation of all amendments to date.