Final Zoning Bylaw Draft To Be Released

Published 08/17/2025 · Updated 08/17/2025

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The City will release the third and final draft of the new Zoning By-law on Sept. 8, 2025.

A 28-day public consultation period will follow, ending October 8, 2025. Residents are invited to learn more about how the new Zoning By-law will shape growth in Ottawa at several upcoming events:

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This newsletter excerpt from Rideau-Rockcliffe Councillor Rawlson King is courtesy of the city-wide community group Your Applewood Acres (And Beyond) Neighbours

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Virtual Open Houses: September 17 and September 25
Statutory Open House (in-person): September 23 at the EY Centre

No registration required for the in-person Open House. Registration for the virtual events will be available on the new Zoning By-law Engage Ottawa page two weeks beforehand. Additional details—including project timelines and key topics—will be shared in an Information Previously Distributed (IPD) report at the Planning and Housing Committee meeting on September 3.