Richmond Hill's Zoning By-laws are required to conform with the Richmond Hill Official Plan. These by-laws contain detailed requirements for how land can be used and what can be built on land, such as:

• Permitted land uses;
• Where buildings or other structures can be located;
• Types of buildings that are permitted and how they can be used;
• Minimum lot dimensions;
• Parking requirements; and,
• Building height and setbacks.

The Zoning Index Maps identify the zoning category and applicable by-law that applies to your property or property of interest.

To confirm Zoning standards or general uses allowed for a specific property within the City of Richmond Hill, please contact Building Division, Zoning inquiries.

You can apply for a Zoning By-law Amendment if you are planning a development proposal that does not comply with the Zoning By-law. Changes to the Zoning By-law must conform with the City of Richmond Hill Official Plan.

How to Apply

A Pre-Submission Meeting with Planning staff is strongly encouraged prior to submitting a development application. The purpose of this meeting is for the applicant to present a development proposal on a preliminary basis to confirm the approvals required for the development of a site, identify the studies and technical requirements and to provide feedback and collaboratively discuss the development proposal. As part of the Zoning By-law  Amendment applications online submission, the Authorization of Applicant/Registered Owner(s) and Prescribed Information Requirements for Zoning By-Law Amendment must be completed. 

Zoning By-law Amendment Applications [Online submission] 

Please note that all applications are subject to the Tariff of Fees By-Law.

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Comprehensive Zoning By-law Review Project

The City of Richmond Hill is undertaking a comprehensive review of all the in force Zoning By-laws.