Planning, Zoning & Development
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Federal
- Codes Canada — CODES-GUIDES Online LibraryFree electronic access to the National Building Code, Fire Code, Plumbing Code, Energy Code and user's guides published by the NRC.
Provincial
- Municipal and Community Affairs — Land Use Planning RegistryA–Z register of municipal plans and development regulations in legal effect, with PDF plans and KMZ zoning maps for every NL municipality.
- Newfoundland and Labrador — Provincial Land Use AtlasInteractive map of Crown land titles and applications, municipal plans, protected road zoning and land use restrictions across the province, with topographic base maps and aerial photography.
- Nunavut Planning Commission — Public RegistrySearch Nunavut land-use project proposals on a map or by keyword and region — proposal notices, documents, schedules and comment periods, with new-document email alerts.
- Ministry of Natural Resources — Crown Land Use Policy AtlasMap Crown land-use policy areas across 39 million hectares and search area-specific policy reports and amendments in the interactive atlas.
- Ontario Land Tribunal — DecisionsFull-text decisions of the OLT and predecessors (OMB, LPAT, ERT) on land-use planning appeals, zoning by-laws, official plan amendments, and heritage disputes; searchable by municipality and keyword. Case status portal covers active files.
Municipal
- Abbotsford — Property Information SearchAddress-based parcel lookup for the City of Abbotsford. Entering an address returns a public summary covering building permits, business licences, assessments, zoning and development information, and service record cards — the quickest way for a resident to see what permits exist on a property.
- Abbotsford — WebMapView properties with zoning, land use, lot area, air photos and utility layers; measure and draw graphics, print or export to PDF, and get property reports.
- Abbotsford Development Data — Development Application TrackerLive searchable reporting system tracking development activity in Abbotsford — covers development variance permits (in progress, issued current/previous year, with approval in principle), instream development applications, rezoning applications (at 3rd reading, in progress, final approval current/previous year), and subdivision applications (in progress, final approval, preliminary layout approvals). Each report lists application details, addresses, and status; export results to CSV, Excel, or PDF. Useful for monitoring construction, land use change, and development trends without filing a FOI request.
- Barrie Planning & Development MapMap layers for active building permits, zoning, official plan land use, and planning applications in Barrie — now hosted on the municipal open data hub.
- Belleville — B-Connect Public GIS MapSingle interactive city map uniting zoning, land-use, transit, flood mapping, wards, parks, community gardens and yard-waste zones in one layer-based viewer.
- Belleville Parcels Open DataCity of Belleville property parcel layer with roll and addressing attributes — export CSV/GeoJSON or use ArcGIS Hub API.
- Brandon — COBRA Reference AtlasBrandon's GIS reference atlas for exploring zoning, back lanes, greenspaces, property boundaries, and layers of spatial city data interactively.
- Calgary — Development Map (DMap)Search Calgary development permits and land-use redesignations by address, permit number or community, view proposals in 3D, and comment on applications.
- Calgary — Noise Exemption PermitHow to apply for a Calgary noise exemption permit for construction or demolition work outside permitted hours, with the application route and fees.
- Calgary — Permit Application SearchCalgary's Development Map route for searching land use and development permit applications by address, and how the permit application process works through it — the address-keyed way to see what is being built or changed on a property.
- Calgary Building PermitsSearch and download building permit records from Open Calgary — filter by date, community, and permit type with API access.
- CBRM Parcel FinderCape Breton Regional Municipality parcel and property lookup via municipal GIS ParcelFinder map services.
- CBRM Planning GIS ServicesCBRM planning department GIS map services — zoning and land-use layers via ArcGIS REST for Cape Breton Regional Municipality.
- Clarington — Public Map GallerySearch properties by address, roll or PIN number; view assessment and zoning by-law information, aerial photos, with measuring, drawing and print tools.
- Clarington Municipal Planning Data ReportsQuarterly PDF reports of planning applications received and decided, housing units proposed and approved — per Ontario Regulation 73/23.
- Coquitlam Planning and Development Open DataZoning, development permit areas, neighbourhood plans, and planning boundaries for Coquitlam — download via ArcGIS Hub.
- Corner Brook — Construction MapInteractive ArcGIS map of active construction and development projects across the City of Corner Brook, showing locations and project details.
- Cornwall — Maps & Interactive Map GalleryCentral hub of interactive and printable maps covering zoning, transit routes, parks, trails, heritage sites, child-care centres, traffic counts and the Official Plan.
- Cornwall Official Plan Land Use Open DataOfficial Plan Schedule 1 land-use polygons for Cornwall — download shapefile/GeoJSON or query via ArcGIS REST from the open data catalogue.
- Courtenay — ZoningZoning — Feature Service on the Courtenay open data hub (CSV, GeoJSON, Shapefile export where available; queryable via REST API). Verified live via the hub OGC items API.
- Dauphin — Monthly Building StatisticsMonthly PDF downloads of Dauphin building permit statistics showing construction activity by type, value, and month. Updated regularly with current-year data. Useful for tracking local development trends, construction market analysis, and economic research. First planning-zoning depth entry for Dauphin beyond its financial plans page.
- Edmonton Development Permits Open DataDevelopment permit records on the Edmonton Open Data Portal — search by community, permit type, and status with Socrata API export.
- Edmonton Zoning Map — Development PermitsInteractive zoning map layer showing development permit applications with applicant, location, and job description fields.
- Fredericton — Zoning & Land Use Interactive MapLook up the zoning of any Fredericton property by address: click or search an address to see which zone applies and get a detailed zone description.
- Gander Interactive GIS MapInteractive ArcGIS web map for the Town of Gander showing zoning, property parcels, municipal infrastructure, recreation facilities, and utilities. Explore property boundaries and land use plans.
- Gatineau — Statistiques sur les permis de constructionAnnual and monthly building permit statistics published by Gatineau — counts and values for construction activity tracking.
- Greater Sudbury Open Data — Building PermitsListing of all building permits from the city's Pronto/Accela permit system of record. Download as CSV, GeoJSON, or Shapefile, or query via ArcGIS REST API. Use to track construction activity, permit types, and development trends across Greater Sudbury. CC-BY-SA licensed. First planning-zoning depth entry for Greater Sudbury beyond its open-data portal.
- Greater Sudbury Open Data — ZoningZoning, community, township, and parcel boundary layer for the entire City of Greater Sudbury. Download as CSV, GeoJSON, or Shapefile, or query via ArcGIS REST API. Look up the zoning designation for any property to understand permitted land uses and development constraints. CC-BY-SA licensed. Complements the building permits dataset for comprehensive planning research.
- Hamilton Building Permits Open DataIssued building permits and related planning datasets on Open Hamilton — filter, map, and download via ArcGIS Hub.
- Hamilton Development Applications Open DataActive development applications and planning status layers published on the City of Hamilton open data portal.
- Kamloops — Property Information PortalLook up civic address, planning and zoning, property tax levies/assessments, active permits and business licences, utility charges, and water/garbage/transit details for any Kamloops property.
- Kamloops Planning & Zoning MapZoning districts, development permit areas, and planning development layers for Kamloops via CityMap GIS services.
- Kelowna Building Permits Open DataBuilding permit issuance data for Kelowna on the municipal open data hub — filter by date, type, and neighbourhood.
- Kingston Building Permits — ArcGIS HubGeocoded building permit dataset for City of Kingston showing active permits (last 3 years) and closed permits (last 18 months) with addresses, permit values, project descriptions, and status. Download as GeoJSON or explore on interactive map — useful for tracking construction activity and development in specific neighbourhoods.
- Kitchener — Active Permits and Interactive MappingExplains the two ways to see Kitchener's building permits — an online permit system and an interactive map with Current and Historic Building Permits layers, refreshed daily. It walks through opening the property viewer, toggling the layer, searching an address and reading permit details from the property popup.
- Kitchener — OnPoint Interactive MappingOne-stop GIS viewer: look up zoning, active building permits, traffic closures, city-owned water/storm/sewer infrastructure, trails, bikeways and parks with aerial imagery.
- Laval — Info-règlements (Grilles de zonage)Look up zoning type, permitted uses, and exception grids for any address or cadastral lot in Laval's urban planning code.
- Lethbridge — Interactive WebMAPsSeven interactive maps: property info with tax roll numbers, city amenities, fire & EMS calls, truck routes, social services, youth services, and census data.
- Lévis Zonage — Données QuébecMunicipal zoning boundaries for Lévis — download GeoJSON, shapefile, or FGDB; updated on Données Québec with CC-BY licence.
- Longueuil — Industrial ZonesGeoJSON/Shapefile download mapping industrial zones across Longueuil. Useful for site selection, economic development research, and land-use planning.
- Markham — Interactive Zoning MapSearch any Markham address to view zoning designations under the Comprehensive Zoning By-Law. Interactive ArcGIS Experience app showing permitted uses, development standards, and appeal status.
- Markham — MappiT Development Application ViewerLook up development applications and tree removal permits by address, status, ward or application type, with detail, map and results tally views.
- Medicine Hat — Maps & GISHub for City iMap (parks, trails, garbage zones, schools), crime map, capital projects, construction closures, and story maps of historic and public art sites.
- Mississauga — Active Development Applications MapTrack Mississauga development applications on a real-time map — view renderings of proposed buildings, submission documents and upcoming public meetings.
- Mississauga Building Permits Open DataSearch and download Mississauga building permit data from the open data catalogue with API access.
- Moncton Development Applications MapInteractive ArcGIS web map of Moncton development applications and planning layers for public review.
- Montreal Building Permits Open DataConstruction, transformation, and demolition permits issued by Montreal boroughs — download CSV, GeoJSON, or SHP from Données Montréal.
- Nanaimo — NanaimoMapSearch NanaimoMap for addressing, property information, active permits, current zoning, utilities, bike lanes, trails and historical aerial imagery across the city.
- New Glasgow Ward MapPDF ward boundary map for the Town of New Glasgow showing six municipal council districts as of September 2024.
- Corner Brook Land Use Planning RegistryCorner Brook municipal plan, zoning maps (PDF/KMZ), and development regulations via the provincial land use planning registry.
- Orillia Zone Mapping Feature ServiceOrillia zoning by-law zone polygons via County of Simcoe ArcGIS FeatureServer — query JSON/GeoJSON or export for GIS analysis.
- Ottawa Development Applications MapQuery development applications subject to public consultation on a map; links to posting plans. ArcGIS REST supports JSON and GeoJSON export.
- Ottawa Zoning Map ServiceOfficial City of Ottawa zoning layers including by-law zones, overlays, and village plans. Export and identify parcels via ArcGIS map service.
- Peterborough — e-Maps 3.0 Interactive MapPublic web map with zoning, transit, trails, traffic, waste collection and recreation layers, plus aerial photography from 1956 to the present.
- Prince Albert Zoning MapInteractive ArcGIS Experience zoning map for Prince Albert — search by address to view zoning districts, land use designations, and development regulations.
- Prince George — PGMapPGMap lets you view zoning, land use, cadastre, Agricultural Land Reserve, community forests and 120+ layers, searching by address, PID, intersection or landmark.
- Quebec City Building Permits Open DataQuebec City construction and renovation permits on the municipal open data portal.
- Red Deer — Interactive City Map (Web Map)View property assessed values, zoning districts, waste collection zones, parking, neighbourhoods, and orthophotography across Red Deer.
- Red Deer Open Data — Building PermitsDownloadable dataset of building permits issued in Red Deer, including permit type, construction value, and status. Available as CSV, JSON, and via API.
- Red Deer Open Data — ZoningZoning boundary dataset for the City of Red Deer. Use for land-use research, development feasibility, and property analysis. Available as shapefile and KMZ.
- Regina — Land Use and ZoningDownload Regina zoning and land use boundaries and code descriptions in multiple formats. Updated daily via the City of Regina open data portal. Useful for property analysis, development research, and GIS mapping.
- Repentigny — Plan de zonage interactifInteractive zoning map of Repentigny: search by address or zone number to view applicable regulations and usage grids.
- Richmond Hill — Active Development Application MapView and search active development applications (OPA, zoning by-law, subdivision, condominium, site plan) by municipal address or application type.
- Saanich — SaanichMapExplore 100+ interactive map layers including property information, zoning, trails, heritage sites, underground services, tax levies and aerial photography dating back to 1997.
- Saanich Zoning GIS DataDownloadable GIS zoning data for the District of Saanich in Shapefile, geodatabase, and DWG formats with metadata PDF — direct ZIP downloads from the municipal GIS server.
- Saguenay Zonage — Données QuébecSaguenay municipal zoning polygons — weekly-updated CSV, GeoJSON, and shapefile downloads via Données Québec.
- Saint John — Building Permits DatasetDownloadable dataset of building permits issued in Saint John, NB. Includes permit type, address, issue date, and construction value. Available as CSV and shapefile for analysis of development patterns in Atlantic Canada.
- Saint John — Zoning DatasetPolygon features representing zoning districts as per the Saint John Zoning By-law. Attributes include zoning codes and descriptions. Downloadable as GeoJSON, Shapefile, or KML via ArcGIS Hub.
- Sarnia Residential Development Pipeline DashboardInteractive dashboard of Council-approved residential units via zoning amendments, OPA, and site plan — filter by project status and map location.
- Sherbrooke — Cartes interactives (hub)Central hub for 10+ interactive maps: zoning, cadastre, sports fields, bike paths, power outages, public safety, and river water quality.
- St. Albert Open Data — Weekly Development Permit DecisionsWeekly-updated dataset of development permit decisions for the City of St. Albert, published as an ArcGIS Feature Service. Each record includes permit details, location, and decision status — download as CSV, GeoJSON, or shapefile, or query via REST API. Useful for tracking recent development approvals and construction activity in the Edmonton metro region without filing a FOIP request.
- St. John's MapCentreInteractive GIS mapping portal for St. John's — search addresses, view property parcels, zoning, heritage areas, floodplains, wetlands, electoral wards, and aerial photos dating back to 2003. Useful for real estate research, urban planning, and community organizing.
- St. John's Permits IssuedWeekly lists of building and repair permits issued by the City of St. John's, posted as part of the public record. Download PDFs by date to track development activity, new construction, and renovations.
- St. Thomas CMAP Interactive City MapsCartoVista web map for St. Thomas — zoning, property, and city map layers for parcel and planning lookups.
- Steinbach — Property & Development Info Map (Zoning)ArcGIS Experience interactive map for property and zoning lookup in Steinbach. Search by address or parcel to view zoning classification, development regulations, and property information. Useful for real estate research, development planning, and community organizing. First planning-zoning depth entry for Steinbach beyond its council video archive.
- Stratford — Interactive Zoning MapSearch any address on the colour-coded zoning map to see the applicable Town of Stratford zone: residential, commercial, mixed use, industrial, open space.
- Surrey — Issued Building PermitsExplore and download City of Surrey issued building permit data via ArcGIS Hub. Filter by date, type, and location; download as CSV, GeoJSON, or Shapefile to analyze construction trends and development activity.
- Thunder Bay — Property Information & Development MapParcel lookup combining assessment, legal description, dwelling-unit count, zoning, Official Plan designation and garbage day cycle, plus a building-activity layer from 2014.
- KildrinToronto renovation-cost benchmarks built from City of Toronto building-permit records (3,278 retained category records, Oct 2024–Aug 2026): medians and middle-50% declared construction values across 7 job categories — laneway suite, garden suite, rear addition, basement underpinning, second suite conversion, deck, front porch — with postal-area breakdowns, methodology notes, and CSV downloads. Featured in the City of Toronto open data gallery.
- Toronto — Building PermitsThe City of Toronto's building-permit hub: when a permit is required, how to apply, fees, inspections and how to check the status of a building permit application.
- Toronto Application Information CentreMap-based search for active and closed development applications, Committee of Adjustment minor variances, rezonings, and site plan control with downloadable supporting documents.
- Toronto Building Permits — Cleared PermitsDownload cleared building permits since 2000 as CSV or JSON — permit type, dates, address, and construction value for completed permits.
- Toronto Development Applications (IBMS)Point layer of active planning applications with status, type, hearing dates, and links to application details. Queryable via ArcGIS FeatureServer.
- Toronto Zoning By-law MapZoning area polygons, overlays, and labels for Toronto properties. Use with City planning layers for land-use and height rules.
- Trois-Rivières — Carte interactive municipaleInteractive map of municipal buildings, sports facilities, parks, community spaces, cycling network, and live traffic disruptions.
- Trois-Rivières Zonage — Données QuébecMunicipal zoning layer for Trois-Rivières — export CSV, GeoJSON, or shapefile from Données Québec; aligns with urban planning by-law.
- Vancouver — Shape Your City Rezoning ApplicationsBrowse active and archived Vancouver rezoning and development applications on a map, read application documents, and submit comments on proposals.
- Vancouver Building Permits IssuedOpen data on issued building permits in Vancouver with project type, value, and address fields.
- Vancouver Zoning & Land Use DistrictsDownload zoning district boundaries and schedules from the Vancouver Open Data Portal for GIS analysis and property lookups.
- Vaughan — PLANit Viewer (Development Applications)Search and view proposed developments across Vaughan by address, filter by status, and inspect planning application details, zoning and land-use layers.
- Victoria Building Permits Open DataIssued building and development permits on the City of Victoria open data catalogue with map and CSV export.
- Waterloo — Interactive Zoning MapEnter an address to find the zoning category and zone name of any Waterloo property, plus ward, closures and aerial imagery layers.
- Weyburn Building Permit ReportsMonthly building permit reports for the City of Weyburn, 2021–2026, plus annual summary reports back to 2018. Each monthly report lists permits issued by type, value, and location — track construction activity and development trends in southeast Saskatchewan.
- Whitby Zoning By-law Interactive MapInteractive web app to look up zoning by-law designations for any property in Whitby. Search by address or click on the map to see the applicable zone category, permitted uses, and by-law references. Useful for property owners, developers, real estate researchers, and urban planning analysis. Hosted on the Whitby GeoHub ArcGIS platform. First planning-zoning depth entry for Whitby beyond its GeoHub portal.
- WhitehorseMapInteractive web-based GIS mapping tool for the City of Whitehorse with layers for planning, engineering, transportation, parks, utilities, and administration. Explore property boundaries, zoning, infrastructure, and public facilities.
- Winnipeg Building Permits Open DataBuilding permit datasets on Winnipeg Open Data — issued permits with addresses, values, and permit categories for download.
- Oxford County Zoning Open Data (Woodstock)Consolidated lower-tier municipal zoning for Oxford County including Woodstock — query MapServer layer or download via Oxford County Open Data Hub.
- Yarmouth Interactive Zoning MapInteractive ArcGIS zoning lookup for properties in the Town of Yarmouth — search by address or parcel to view zoning district, land use rules, and permitted uses.