Council adopted Brampton Plan – the City’s new Official Plan on November 1st, 2023. Brampton Plan is in effect since June 6th, 2024 after receiving the Region of Peel’s notice of approval with modification, except for any sections that may be subject to appeal. It is a statutory requirement under the Planning Act to update the City’s Zoning By-law to implement the new Official Plan.
The current Comprehensive Zoning By-law – By-law 270-2004, as amended, is also outdated and not equipped to appropriately regulate the types and intensity of development and growth that Brampton is facing today. The current zoning by-law was a consolidation of the four separate former zoning by-laws that were in effect prior to amalgamation of four Brampton’s founding communities in 1974.
The City has retained WSP Canda Group Limited as the Lead Consultant to conduct background research and prepare a new Comprehensive Zoning By-law.
The new Comprehensive Zoning By-law will layout a new clear and predictable set of rules and standards for how lands can be used and developed in Brampton. This should make the development process in Brampton easier, faster and more consistent, including when a property owner prepares for a development application and for City staff to review an application.