Zoning By-law

Both the Interactive Zoning By-law and the PDF version of the Zoning By-law are updated on a continuous basis and may not reflect all amendments that have been passed by Council or approved at the Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT). To view the most up-to-date zoning information, please refer to the list of unconsolidated amendments.

The City of Mississauga’s Zoning By-law regulates the use of land, buildings and structures in the City.

Use the Interactive Zoning By-law to view the consolidated text of the by-law.

Find your zoning

Use the property information tool to find the zoning information of a property. You can follow this step-by-step guide to learn how to find your property’s zoning information.

PDF version of the Zoning By-law

Download individual sections of the Zoning By-law in PDF.

Proposed City-initiated Zoning By-law amendments

The City periodically amends the Zoning By-law to:

• Clarify wording
• Update definitions
• Delete or modify outdated regulations
• Address new trends

To determine whether these changes affect your application, please review your proposal with your agent or professional consultant.

The following proposed Zoning By-law amendments have been initiated by the City:

The amendments proposed to this by-law include:

• Adding a new definition of Terrace, to provide clarity for such design features
• Amending the definition of:
  • Corner Lot, to include “Common Element Condominium – Road” (CEC – Road)
  • Electric Vehicle Ready Parking Space, by removing third-party, electrical engineering sign-off criteria
  • Exterior Side Lot Line, to include “CEC – Road”
  • Group Home, to directly align with the legislative definition found within the Municipal Act
  • Landscaped Buffer, to remove reference of “utility easement”
  • Street Line, to include “CEC – Road”

  Supporting documents

  Notice of public meeting

  Report

  By-law

  BL.09-RES (all wards): Neighbourhood zoning – small lots and semis

  The City is proposing to amend the Mississauga Official Plan and Zoning By-law to:

  • Reduce the number of residential detached dwelling zones
  • Reduce minimum lot frontage and minimum lot area requirements
  • Introduce semi-detached dwellings as a permitted use in detached dwelling zones
  • Amend maximum dwelling heights for detached and semi-detached dwellings
  BL.09-PAT (all wards): Patios

  The City is proposing changes to the Zoning By-law to permit seasonal and permanent outdoor patios in specified zones city-wide, including Port Credit. This amendment will also introduce new permissions for seasonal outdoor retail sales and display areas. And it will eliminate the minimum separation distance requirement for restaurants near residential zones.

  Supporting documents

  Notice of public meeting

  Report

  By-law

  • • By-law 0217-2023
    • By-law 0100-2024
    • BL.09-CIT in Effect Declaration
    • BL.09-CIT in Effect Declaration 2
    • BL.09-PAT Notice of Passing
    CD.21-ORC (Ward 11): Orangeville-Brampton Railway Corridor Conversion

    The City of Mississauga is proposing to change the Official Plan and Zoning By-law to permit a public trail on a portion of the decommissioned Orangeville-Brampton Railway corridor.

    Supporting documents

    Notice of public meeting

    Supporting studies and information

    • General context map
    • Survey
    • Stage 1 Archaeological Assessment – Part 1
    • Stage 1 Archaeological Assessment – Part 2
    • Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessment
    • Phase 2 Environmental Site Assessment
    • Scoped Phase 2 Environmental Site Assessment
    • Reliance letter

    Report

    Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendment

    • CD.21-ORC in Effect Declaration (Bylaw)
    • CD.21-ORC in Effect Declaration (Official Plan)
    • CD.21-ORC (Ward 11) Notice of Passing
    • Official Plan Amendment 175
    • By-law 0097-2024
    • By-law 0098-2024
    BL.09-DWY (all wards): Driveway regulations

    The City of Mississauga is proposing to change the driveway regulations in the Zoning By-law for low- and medium-density residential zones.

    Supporting documents

    Notice of public meeting

    Report

    By-law

    Expected in fall 2024.

    Contact us

    If you have questions about the Zoning By-law or need an alternate accessible format of the by-law please contact 311 (905-615-4311 outside City limits) or email public.info@mississauga.ca.

    Report a technical issue

    If you are experiencing a technical issue with the Interactive Zoning By-law, please email ScottT.Anderson@mississauga.ca.

    Related

    • Permitted uses
    • Zoning information
    • Find property information
    • Historical Zoning By-law