Town Launches Final Phase of Engagement to Develop New Zoning By-law

Community open houses to take place November 13 and 18.

The Town of Whitby is entering the final phase of public engagement to develop a new Comprehensive Zoning By-law, which will guide future land use and development across the Town and we want to hear from you.

The new By-law is being created to consolidate Whitby’s three existing Zoning By-laws into a single document that reflects modern zoning practices and aligns with Provincial, Regional, and Town policies.

What is a Zoning By-law?

A Zoning By-law sets the rules for how properties can be used and developed, such as:

Where a building can be located
How large and tall buildings can be
Other regulations including building an addition to your property, building a shed, creating a home-based business, widening your driveway, and more.

Have Your Say: Community Open Houses

In the first two phases of engagement, residents provided feedback on key directions for the draft By-law. Now, the Town is seeking additional input on the proposed draft before finalizing it in 2025. Share your thoughts at one of the upcoming Community Open Houses:

November 13: 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Whitby Town Hall (575 Rossland Road East)
November 18: 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Brooklin Community Centre and Library (8 Vipond Road)

Each session will include a presentation from SGL Planning & Design, followed by a Q&A period.

RSVP: Register at connectwhitby.ca/InTheZone.

Virtual Option: Can’t attend in person? Presentation materials will be available afterward at connectwhitby.ca/InTheZone

Next Steps

Feedback collected will help finalize the draft Zoning By-law, scheduled for Council approval in 2025.

More Information

To learn more, view materials, or sign up to receive project updates, visit connectwhitby.ca/InTheZone.