South Oakville Residential Zoning By-law Review

Review and update of the low-density residential areas under Zoning By-law 2014-014.

We are reviewing and updating low-density residential zones under the South Oakville Zoning By-law 2014-014 as part of continuous efforts to improve zoning regulations. This Zoning By-law provides a framework for when properties (including homes and accessory buildings) are being upgraded, modified or rebuilt.

This applies to properties zoned RL1 to RL11 including (“-0”) zones south of Dundas Street which mainly have detached and semi-detached houses.

The current review responds to previous public consultation held in 2023, where many residents expressed their desire to ensure compatibility in existing neighbourhoods when building new homes and making renovations such as a new deck, pool, basement apartment or home extension. 

Key project goals

  • Clarify and simplify regulations to make them easier to understand and apply, explore reducing the number of Residential Low zones and apply more equitable practices. 
  • Update regulations for continued alignment with the Livable Oakville Official Plan.

Public engagement

Based on previous public feedback, the town has developed recommendations, specifically about driveways, yards, encroachments, new special provisions, lot coverage, landscaping, and more.

Public input is critical at this stage to help finalize the amendments.

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Attend an open house on April 9 or 10

The town is hosting two in-person open houses and invites the public to drop by either of these sessions. Pre-registration is not required.

  • Wednesday, April 9, 2025, 6 to 8 p.m., Town Hall
  • Thursday, April 10, 2025, 6 to 8 p.m., Town Hall

The open houses will feature a series of maps and diagrams about key zoning issues, preliminary recommendations, and areas under review. Residents will have the opportunity to markup maps, leave comments, and share their thoughts directly with town staff and the project consultant.

Get involved!

Email zoningreview@oakville.ca to sign up for updates on this project. 

Next steps

Input collected from the public open houses will help shape the draft Zoning By-law Amendment (ZBA). The draft ZBA will be available for further public consultation in summer 2025 before it is presented to Council for approval. 

Background

The town initiated a Residential Character Study to gain a better understanding of the elements that define the “look and feel” of an area and to inform potential improvements to policy, urban design, zoning and other processes. 

The final study was presented to Council on January 15, 2018 and included various recommendations for further review including house height, landscaping, and setbacks (distance between the house and the property lines). 

As part of the review, the town will also respond to recent changes to the Planning Act such as those implemented through Bill 23, More Homes Built Faster Act, 2022 and will respond to future changes proposed by the Province. 

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Help shape residential zoning regulations in south Oakville! The Town of Oakville is currently reviewing zoning rules for detached and semi-detached homes south of Dundas Street. 

Read the full community advisory notice

Official Plan

Learn about Oakville's official plan.

Go to the Official Plan page

Zoning By-law 2014-014

See the complete version of the by-law.

Go to the Zoning By-law 2014-014 page

Contact

905-845-6601
planning@oakville.ca

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