Help shape residential zoning regulations in south Oakville

As Oakville grows, its neighbourhoods are evolving as new and renovated houses take shape. 

The Town of Oakville is currently reviewing zoning rules for detached and semi-detached homes located in low-density residential zones south of Dundas Street. The goal is to provide clearer, more consistent regulations for new homes, renovations and upgrades. 

Zoning determines what can be built on a property, including the size and type of homes, driveways, yards and landscaping. 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. 

Based on previous public feedback, the town has developed recommendations, specifically about driveways, yards, encroachments, lot coverage, landscaping, and more. Public input is critical at this stage to help finalize the amendments. 

More details are available on the South Oakville Residential Zoning By-law Review page.

Have your say

Public input is key to ensuring Oakville remains a livable and vibrant community. The town is hosting two in-person open houses, and invites the public to attend 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 event 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.

Input collected from this engagement will help shape the draft Zoning By-law Amendment, which will be available for further public consultation by summer 2025 before presenting to Council for approval. 

Background

• Lands subject to this study stretch from Burloak Drive in the west to Winston Churchill Boulevard in the east and Lake Ontario in the south to Dundas Street in the north. This area also includes four heritage conservation districts.
• As Oakville’s housing opportunities continue to grow, regular reviews of the Zoning By-law help ensure alignment with the Official Plan and Provincial housing legislation and provide more clarity on zoning regulations.