Zoning
Zoning By-laws are regulations governing land use that implement policies in the Town's Official Plan, and are regulated by Section 34 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P.13 in Ontario.
Each provision and zone within the Zoning By-law has specific requirements that control the use of land and provide a legally enforceable way of managing land use and guiding future development.
The Zoning By-law regulates:
- Land use
- Building/structure location on a property
- Building density, height, massing, type, and setbacks
- Landscape and amenity area requirements
- Lot size and dimension requirements
- Parking and loading facilities
- Specific use requirements (such as Cannabis Facilities, Bed and Breakfast, Accessory Structures, etc.)
In certain situations, the Zoning By-law also requires compliance with Minimum Distance Separation (MDS) Formulae which mitigates odour between agricultural and non-agricultural uses.
Comprehensive Zoning By-law 2006-50, as amended, applies to all lands within the Town of Caledon with few exceptions (see Section 1.10).
Zoning By-law Update
For the latest updates to Comprehensive Zoning By-law 2006-50, as amended, please visit the Zoning By-law Updates page.
View the Zoning By-law Review page
Find your zoning
Find out what zone map your property is on by using our interactive map below!
Zoning By-law
- Review the Zoning By-law by section.
- Review the appropriate section of the zoning By-law.
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- Table of Contents
- Section 1 – Interpretation and Administration
- Section 2 – Establishment of Zones
- Section 3 – Definitions
- Section 4 – General Provisions
- Section 5 – Parking Loading Standards
- Section 6 – Residential Zones
- Section 7 – Commercial Zones
- Section 8 – Industrial Zones
- Section 9 – Institutional Zones
- Section 10 – Agricultural and Rural Zones
- Section 11 – Environmental Policy Area Zones
- Section 12 – Open Space Zones
- Section 13.1 - Exceptions
- Section 13.2 - Exceptions - Beacon Hall Lands
- Section 13.3 - Holding Provisions
- Section 13.4 Temporary Use Zones
- Section 13.5 - Planned Development Zones
- Section 14 - Enactment
- The Interim Control By-law (2021-92) restricts the use of land within the specified areas in Bolton and Mayfield West for a period of one year (to December 14, 2022), to undertake a land use study to:
- Examine the mix of land uses within the Major Transit Station Area (MTSA);
- Examine the existing and long range planned transit service for the study areas, and;
- Consider the connections between the future Mayfield West Transit Hub and the Caledon GO Station between each other and the broader Regional transit system.
- Council has the authority to extend the period during which the by-law will be in effect to a total period not exceeding two years.
- This Interim Control By-law was extended by By-law 2022-86 and now expires on December 14, 2023.
Schedules
View the following schedules in the Zoning By-law:
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- Schedule A - Zoning Map Index
- Schedule B – See above Structure Envelope Maps
- Schedule C – Wayside Pits
- Schedule D – Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan – Areas of High Aquifer Vulnerability
- Schedule E – Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan – Areas of Special Prohibitions
- Schedule F – Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan – Designated Agricultural Areas
- Schedule G - Bolton Core Overlay Zone Area
- Schedule H - Additional Residential Units Overlay Zone
Appendices
View the appendices to the Zoning by-law:
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- Appendix 1-1 – Lot Line Illustrations
- Appendix 1-2 – Corner Lot, Parallel Lot Lines, Yard Definitions
- Appendix 1-3 – Corner Lot, Curved Lot Lines, Yard Definitions
- Appendix 1-4 – Irregular Lot, No Rear Lot Lines, Yard Definitions
- Appendix 1-5 – Irregular Lot, No Parallel Lot Lines, Yard Definitions
- Appendix 1-6 – Lot Frontage, Daylight/Sight Triangle
- Appendix 2 - Driveway Measurement Illustrations
Amending the Zoning By-law
Sometimes it's not possible to meet all of the Zoning By-law requirements. You can change your plans to meet the requirements, or apply for a preliminary meeting to discuss your proposal. If you can't meet the Zoning By-law you may need to apply for either a Zoning By-law Amendment or a Minor Variance application.
Request a compliance letter
A compliance letter can be used for:
- Written confirmation of the Official Plan designation and Zoning of a property
- Establishing an Inspection Station
- Establishing a Propane Cylinder Exchange program
- Establishing a Day Nursery
- Establishing a Before/After School Program
Request a zoning certificate
You can apply to have your zoning reviewed (including uses and buildings/structures) to see whether it complies. A Zoning Certificate may be requested for any reason, including:
- To have a zoning review done before you submit a planning application
- For a proposed Motor Vehicles Sales (OMVIC)
- For a proposed propane distribution centre
- For a proposed day nursery
Request a Zoning Certificate Application.
Request a legal non-conforming use
A legal non-conforming use is a use which was legally established under the Zoning By-law in effect at the time the use began but which is not currently permitted. You can apply to have a use recognized as a legal non-conforming use so long as the original use has continued uninterrupted at that location until today.
If you get a letter from the Town refusing your request for a Legal Non-Conforming use, you can add information.
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