East Gwillimbury (EG) is updating its Zoning By-law to reflect current development standards, align with the proposed Official Plan and new Provincial legislation, and help guide future growth and development. The Town is also updating its Official Plan, which is currently under review by the Province. Once approved, the Zoning By-law will be updated to match the new Official Plan.

The Zoning By-law is a legal document that puts the goals and policies of the Town’s Official Plan into action. It divides land into zones such as residential, commercial, industrial, open space, and environmental protection. Each zone sets rules for things like permitted uses, lot size, and building setbacks.

To support this work, the Town has hired NPG Planning Solutions Inc. (NPG). NPG will review the current Zoning By-law, identify needed updates, and carry out public consultation activities throughout the project.

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Project Updates
  • A Public Information Session was held on February 3, 2026.
  • A presentation was made at the Council Workshop on January 20, 2026.
  • A Public Information Session was held on June 25, 2025.
  • 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.

Documents

View the Technical Briefs

View the Background Report
Project Timelines
  1. Project Start Up - Q2 2025
  2. Research and Analysis - Q3 2025 to Q1 2026
  3. Build and Engage - Q1 to Q3 2026
  4. Finalization - Q4 2026 to Q2 2027 

For further information, please contact the Planning department.

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