Zoning By-law

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The Zoning By-law

The Zoning By-law regulates the use, size, height, density, andlocation of buildings on properties within the City. The purpose of the Zoning By-law is to regulate what, where, and how much you can build on a property. These By-laws are made up of:

• Maps - called "Schedules" identifies the property's zone type and category. Zones range from residential to commercial to industrial to environmental protection as well as institutional.
• Words and Numbers - called "regulations" or "provisions" state how land may be used, where buildings and other structures can be located, the types and heights of buildings that are permitted, the lot sizes and dimensions, parking requirements, and setbacks from the street.

*NEW* - Welcome to Orillia's Interactive Official Plan and Zoning Map

Click here to access Orillia's Zoning and Official Plan Hub!

This webpage will allow you to explore Zoning and Official Plan information for the City of Orillia.

The Zoning and Official Plan sections will move with you as you navigate around the map, allowing you to see information for both. As you zoom in or out with the buttons or scroll wheel, more information will appear such as zoning designations or address numbers.

Navigating between our various Zoning maps and Official Plan schedules is simple, just click on View Mapping button in the associated sidebar on either the left or right edge of the screen. The chosen map will load and you can easily find the information you need.

Please note that the City of Orillia Zoning map is the most accurate source of zoning information.  No other sources of zoning information should be relied upon.

Current Zoning By-law

The City of Orillia's current Zoning By-law is Zoning By-law 2014-44, as amended.

• Text of Zoning By-law 2014-44
• Schedule 'A' (Zone Map)
• Schedule 'B' (Overlay Zones Map)
• Schedule 'C" (Downtown Area Overlay Zones Map)

Historical References

The first Zoning By-law in the City of Orillia came into effect on May 7, 1956 which was followed by:

• Zoning By-law # 4136 (in effect from Aug. 20, 1963 to July 30, 1974)
• Zoning By-law # 1973-100 (in effect from July 31, 1974 to Feb. 15, 2004)
• Zoning By-law #2004-20 (in effect from Feb. 16, 2004 to May 15, 2005)
• Zoning By-law #2005-72 and Schedules. (into effect on May 16, 2005 to June 1, 2014)

(please note that the above documents are scanned copies of the References and may be difficult for some to read.) 

If you have any questions related to our zoning by-laws, please visit the 3rd Floor Planning Counter or contact us by e-mail at planning@orillia.ca or by phone at 705-325-1870.

The City of Orillia attempts to make our website documents Accessible, however, some of these documents, such at the Zoning By-law are produced by third party consultants and may not completely meet all AODA Accessibility requirements. If you require assistance or communication support, please contact 705-325-2622.