Zoning by-law amendment applications

Check whether you need a zoning by-law amendment

• A Zoning By-law amendment is required when a development application proposes to develop the property contrary to what the applicable Zoning By-law prescribes. A rezoning, or zoning amendment, can be considered only if your new use is allowed by the official plan. Every zoning amendment triggers a review by staff, and an approval by Council.
• A minor variance from the zoning by-law may be considered through the Committee of Adjustment (COA).
• A development application is required for submission of an Official Plan amendment, Zoning By-law amendment, Plan of Subdivision, and Plan of Condominium.

Review the Development Application Guidelines

• Requirements for an Official Plan amendment, Zoning By-law amendment, draft plan of subdivision or draft plan of condominium are described in the Livable Oakville Plan as well as found in the Planning Act.
• To assess the technical aspects of a development proposal, we require a number of supporting studies and materials to be submitted as part of a complete planning and development application.
• The guidelines set out the study purpose, rationale, who is to prepare it and when. The level of detail and number of studies and plans required will vary depending on the scale and complexity of the proposal.
• A list of specific submission requirements will be prepared at the pre-consultation meeting and detailed in the pre-consultation application form.
• Please consult our Development Engineering Procedures and Guidelines for engineering requirements and standards.

Attend a mandatory pre-consultation meeting

• Once you have attended a mandatory pre-consultation meeting, complete the Development Proposal Application Form.
  Another Oakville page says this differently: “Pre-consultation meetings are highly recommended for all development applications and site plan applications and are held with staff from town departments and agencies.” (Planning & Development Applications). Confirm before you apply: ServiceOakville, 905-845-6601 · service@oakville.ca.
• Include the pre-consultation checklist which has been completed and signed by staff during your mandatory pre-consultation meeting.

Complete the forms1Download the set6 forms

• Development Proposal Application Formincluding all applicable sections, schedules and signaturesForm

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• Reports, documents and drawings3The documents required will be identified during the mandatory pre-consultation meeting with staff. All reports, documents and drawings submitted must be:

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Submit your application

• Review additional information regarding digital submissions and electronic fee payments.
• Request an Oakville Box link and a fee submission reference number from planningapps@oakville.ca for all digital submissions.
• Submit all materials by uploading files to Oakville Box, following the mandatory file naming conventions.
• Payment of Application Fees should be sent via e-transfer/EFT (Electronic Funds Transfer) to planningapps@oakville.ca at the same time as your submission.
• Ensure you quote the fee submission reference number.
• The Planning Application file #, will be assigned once the fee is received.
• For a resubmission of an existing application where a fee is required, please use the Planning file # already assigned.
• Region and Conservation Authority fees are paid directly to the agency.

Pay the fee

Planning and Committee of Adjustment fees and by-law

• Planning and Development Rates and Fees
• Planning Services By-law 2024-156