Zoning Bylaw

The Town’s Zoning Bylaw regulates the use, size, height, density and location of buildings on properties within Sidney.

Notice of Public Hearing – Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2293

Sidney Council held a Public Hearing on Monday June 23, 2025 with respect to a proposed amendment to Zoning Bylaw No. 2275. Following the public hearing, the amendment bylaw was given third reading, and it will be brought back before Council for consideration of adoption at the July 21, 2025 Council meeting. The purpose of Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2293 is to allow shipping containers on lands designated as Park by Sidney’s Official Community Plan, at a maximum of two containers per property, to support the Town’s Disaster Water Supply Project. More information can be found in the public notice, staff report, and draft Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2293 linked below.



	

    	                    

    

    
    
            

    
    		
					

 

To learn more about the recently completed comprehensive update to the Town’s Zoning Bylaw, please visit the Zoning Bylaw Update project page.

 

Tips for understanding the zoning for your home

  1. Determine the zoning for your home by checking out the Zoning Map.
  2. Refer to Section 3 (page 19) of the Zoning Bylaw to understand the intent of the zoning.
  3. Refer to Section 4 (page 23) to learn about permitted uses for that zoning.
  4. Refer to Section 5 (page 52) to understand what could be built on that property if it were developed.