A Zoning By-law is a regulatory document that implements the policy direction outlined in the Official Plan. The Comprehensive Zoning By-law (2009-141) was approved by City Council in August 2009.
The Development Services Department (Planning branch):
- confirms compliance for all permit applications, business licensing, two-unit house registrations and site plan applications.
- provides zoning information as requested for property transactions, development applications and general enquiries.
- responds to complaints and enforces compliance as necessary.
A common violation of Zoning By-law 2009-141 is front yard (grass) parking. Please log concerns regarding front yard parking with Development Services via Service Barrie at 705-726-4242 or Service.Barrie@barrie.ca.
Zoning By-law 2009-141 Contents
(Office Consolidation – July 31, 2026)
- Zoning By-law 2009-141
- Appendix A: Conservation Authority Regulated Areas
- Appendix B: Railway Lines and TransCanada Pipeline
- Appendix C: Urban Growth Centre
- Map: North Section
- Map: South Section
- Map: Full City
A Community Planning Permit System is in place for the Allandale Major Transit Station Area. This system replaces the Zoning By-law 2009-141 within this area only.
Zoning By-law Amendments
The following amendments to Zoning By-law 2009-141 are in full force and effect:
By-law 2026-076 to add provisions to support sovereign defence
Zoning By-law 054-04
(Former Town of Innisfil Lands)
Innisfil Zoning By-law 054-04 remains applicable for some Secondary Plan lands which were transferred to the City in 2009.
Zoning By-law 5000
(Former Township of Springwater Lands)
Township of Springwater Zoning By-law 5000 remains applicable for the boundary adjustment lands that were transferred to the City on January 1, 2026.
Zoning By-law 97-95
(Former Township of Oro-Medonte Lands)
Oro-Medonte Zoning By-law 97-95 remains applicable for the boundary adjustment lands that were transferred to the City on January 1, 2026.