In-person workshops begin next week over the first draft of City’s new Zoning By-law

Beginning Tuesday, October 1, the City will host a series of in-person workshops to helps explain and receive feedback on the first draft of the new Zoning By-law. The Zoning By-law is a set of regulations that sets rules on what can be built on a property without having to seek specific permission. Residents are encouraged to review the draft by-law and provide feedback both online and in person at any of these workshops:

• Ray Friel Recreation Complex
  • Tuesday, October 1
• John G. Mlacak Community Centre
  • Tuesday, October 8
• Fred Barrett Arena
  • ​​​​​​​Tuesday, October 15
• Ottawa City Hall
  • ​​​​​​​Tuesday, October 22
• Confederation Education Centre
  • ​​​​​​​Tuesday, November 5

All workshops are from 6:30 to 8 pm. The complete draft of the new Zoning By-law, including maps, can be found on the City’s public engagement site, engage.ottawa.ca. You can review our Zoning By-law primer  first, or dive straight into the review on engage.ottawa.ca. ​​​​​​​For more information on City programs and services, visit ottawa.ca, call 3-1-1 (TTY: 613-580-2401) or 613-580-2400 to contact the City using Canada Video Relay Service. You can also connect with us through Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.