Zoning Bylaws
Zoning bylaws are regulations that control the use of land across the city. Zoning Bylaws detail how land may be used, where buildings can be located and include requirements such as lot sizes, parking and building heights.
Kingston Zoning Bylaw documents
- Part One, Sections 1 to 19
- Part Two, Section 20: Legacy Exceptions
- Part Three, Section 21: Exceptions
- Part Four, Section 22: Holding Conditions
- Part Five, Sections 23 to 24: Temporary Zones and Amendments to this Bylaw
Former Zoning Bylaws
We are currently reviewing our former Zoning Bylaws and propose to update them in the summer of 2024.
The former zoning bylaws have been repealed in their entirety, except as they apply to the properties that are shown as “Not Subject to this Bylaw” in the Kingston Zoning Bylaw.
The only properties that are subject to the former zoning bylaws are those that are shown as “Not Subject to this Bylaw” in Kingston Zoning Bylaw.
Key maps and schedules
Explore our Planning and Development map. You can select the key maps and schedules for Kingston Zoning Bylaw (Tab Five) and the former Zoning Bylaws (Tab Six) in the mapping tool.
Contact
Building Services
1211 John Counter Boulevard
Kingston, ON K7K 6C7
buildingpermits@cityofkingston.ca
Phone: 613-546-4291 ext. 3280
Contact
Planning Services
1211 John Counter Blvd.
Kingston, ON K7L 4X7
planning@cityofkingston.ca
Phone: 613-546-4291 ext. 3180
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