The Town of Whitby's Zoning By-law governs land use and helps implement the policies outlined in the Official Plan. Depending on the zoning of your property, you will need to follow specific land use and building and development regulations.

Zoning by-laws

View the consolidated zoning by-laws for the Town of Whitby:

• Zoning By-law 2585 – governs land use in Downtown Whitby
• Zoning By-law 1784 – governs land use in the former Township of Whitby
• Zoning By-law 5581-05 – governs land use in the Oak Ridges Moraine

Additional Dwelling Units

The Town's Zoning By-laws were recently amended as it relates to Additional Dwelling Units (also referred to as secondary suites, basement apartments, two-unit dwellings, granny flats, in-law suites, accessory apartments, laneway houses, coach houses, garage suites or garden suites).  Please refer to the amending by-laws below:

• By-law 8141-24 to amend Zoning By-law 1784 
• By-law 8142-24 to amend Zoning By-law 2585
• By-law 8143-24 to amend Zoning By-law 5581-05

Zoning by-law review

We are currently undertaking a comprehensive Zoning By-law review. Learn about the review process and find out how you can get involved.

Amendments to the Zoning By-law

If your building or development project doesn't comply with the Zoning By-law, you'll need to apply for a Zoning By-law Amendment.

Committee of Adjustment

The Whitby Committee of Adjustment meets regularly to consider applications for minor variances to the Town's Zoning By-laws.

Zoning By-law App

To view a full screen version of the app please click here.