Zoning Reviews in Ottawa

R.Viau Drafting & Design has passionately provided zoning reviews for a multitude of projects in Ottawa and Ontario.

Planning a new addition, an extension or garage? A zoning review confirms your project's limitations before any other drawings or work get's done.

When is a zoning review essential?

New construction

Whether you're constructing a new home, office building, or any other type of structure, a zoning review is required to ensure the proposed development is permitted in the area

New additions or extensions

If you plan to add extra rooms, build a garage, add a second storey, or extend the footprint of an existing structure, a zoning review ensures that the proposed expansion doesn't violate zoning bylaws.

Change of use

If you're changing how a property is used such as:

converting a residential home into a rental unit, or
turning an agricultural building into a residential dwelling),

A zoning review is necessary to ensure that the new use is permitted in the zoning district.

Dividing existing lots

When you plan to subdivide a property (for example, dividing a large residential lot into smaller lots), the zoning review ensures the subdivision meets minimum zoning bylaw requirements.

When is a zoning review NOT essential?

Minor interior renovations

Small changes to the interior of a home or business (e.g., painting, replacing flooring) that do not affect the building's exterior typically do not require a zoning review.

Repairs or maintenance

General repairs or upgrades such as roof repair, window replacement or

anything that doesn't change the structure of the building generally doesn't' require zoning approval.

Permitted uses

If you're building or developing a property in a zone where your intended use is already permitted by the zoning bylaw, and the proposed project complies with all zoning standards, a zoning review may not be necessary.

Our process

Site Visit

Book us for a site visit! We'll visit the site, review your project's goals and give you a general run down of our expectations with your project.

What we'll need from you

A survey plan is required to do any legitimate zoning review.

Review & Report

With the survey plan, we'll accurately review every zoning aspect that your project will touch and afterwards will prepare a report on all your project requirements.