The Zoning By-law Conformity Update is a collaborative and coordinated process which will result in updates to the Town Zoning By-law to reflect contemporary development standards, ensure alignment with new legislation and the Town’s proposed Official Plan, and guide the future growth and development of the Town. 

To lead this effort, the Town has engaged NPG Planning Solutions Inc. (NPG), who will review and analyze the existing Zoning By-law, determine what updates are required to ensure the Town’s Zoning By-law reflects the most up-to-date zoning practices, and conduct a variety of consultation activities throughout this project.

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Public consultation

Attend the upcoming public open house for the Zoning By-law Conformity Update: 

Date: Wednesday, June 25, 2025

Times: 3:00-5:00 p.m. and 7:00-9:00 p.m.

Location: East Gwillimbury Sports Complex (Canada Hall), 1914 Mount Albert Road, Sharon.

There will be a presentation and Q&A with staff. 
Project updates

This section will be updated with reports as the project progresses. 

 Phase 1 consultation dates are: 

  • A Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) and stakeholder meeting was held on June 17, 2025. 
  • A presentation was made to Committee of the Whole Council on June 17, 2025.

FAQs

What is a Zoning By-law?
The Zoning By-law is a legal document that regulates the use of land, applies performance standards such as setbacks, lot sizes and height, sets general provisions such as parking requirements, permitted ancillary uses, and provisi​ons applying to non-conforming buildings and includes bylaw definitions and by-law enforcement criteria. The Zoning By-law regulates development and uses on all lands within the Town of East Gwillimbury. The Zoning Bylaw and amendments to the Bylaw are applied by authority under Section 34 of the Planning Act.  
What is the purpose of a Zoning By-law?
The Zoning By-​law implements the goals and policies as outlined in Town of East Gwillimbury’s  Official Plan.  Zoning standards and associated mapping separates lands into distinct classifications such as residential, commercial, industrial, open space and environmental protection zones. Within each zone category standards are further outlined to address such matters as types of permitted uses, appropriate lot size and setbacks of buildings. These standards provide legally enforceable regulations for development, which is administrated by the Town's Building Services Branch to ensure the Town's standards are upheld.  
Why is the Town conducting a Zoning By-law Conformity Update? 
The Town is updating its Zoning By-law to reflect contemporary development standards, ensure alignment with the proposed Official Plan and new Provincial legislation, and guide the future growth and development of the Town. Planning staff are in the process of updating the Town's Official Plan and are working with the Province for approval. The Town’s Comprehensive Zoning By-law must be updated to conform to the contents of the proposed Official Plan. There will be several public consultation activities throughout the course of the project to ensure that residents are given the opportunity to provide feedback. Please subscribe to this page below for the most up to date information and opportunities to provide feedback.  
 Review process 
The Zoning By-law Conformity Update is a collaborative and coordinated process which will involve the preparation of background reports and discussion papers, and various public consultation activities to inform the updates to the Comprehensive Zoning By-law. 

The conformity update seeks to update the existing Town’s Comprehensive Zoning By-law to ensure alignment with the proposed Official Plan, reflect up-to-date zoning practices and recent Council decisions regarding land use planning, and guide the future growth and development of the Town. 
 Project timeline  
 
 Questions?
Contact Matt Daoust, Senior Planner

Contact Jack Krubnik, Acting General Manager of Development Services

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