Winnipeg Zoning By-law Rewrite
We’re updating Winnipeg’s zoning by-laws.
Zoning shapes our neighbourhoods—how buildings look, where shops and services go, and how streets and public spaces feel. It sets the rules for how land and buildings can be used and developed.
Winnipeg has two zoning by-laws—one for downtown and one for the rest of the city. They were last fully updated about 20 years ago.
We’re creating one new, modern zoning by-law for the whole city. It will be easier to use, support more housing options, and better match how Winnipeg is growing today.
We want to hear from you
Tell us what’s working well, what could be improved, and your ideas for the new zoning rules by June 5, 2026. Your input will help us draft the new zoning by-law.
We’re updating Winnipeg’s zoning by-laws.
Zoning shapes our neighbourhoods—how buildings look, where shops and services go, and how streets and public spaces feel. It sets the rules for how land and buildings can be used and developed.
Winnipeg has two zoning by-laws—one for downtown and one for the rest of the city. They were last fully updated about 20 years ago.
We’re creating one new, modern zoning by-law for the whole city. It will be easier to use, support more housing options, and better match how Winnipeg is growing today.
We want to hear from you
Tell us what’s working well, what could be improved, and your ideas for the new zoning rules by June 5, 2026. Your input will help us draft the new zoning by-law.
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Share your thoughts: Phase 1 engagement is open
Share Share your thoughts: Phase 1 engagement is open on Facebook Share Share your thoughts: Phase 1 engagement is open on Twitter Share Share your thoughts: Phase 1 engagement is open on Linkedin Email Share your thoughts: Phase 1 engagement is open linkWe’re in the first phase of public engagement and want to hear from you. Your input will help shape a new, city-wide zoning by-law.
We’re looking for your thoughts on:
- What matters most when new development happens in your neighbourhood
- Your experience with the current zoning by-law (what’s easy and what’s challenging)
- Your ideas for how zoning could be improved
You can share your input by taking the survey or attending an event.
Take the survey
Share your feedback online by June 5, 2026:
Attend an event
Join us to learn more about the project and share your thoughts.
Open houses
You can drop in anytime. Project team members will be available to answer questions and hear your feedback.
Tuesday, May 19
Time: 4 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Location: RBC Convention Centre, 375 York Ave. (North Building, Meeting Room 4-5)Wednesday, May 20
Time: 4 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Location: Canad Inns Destination Centre Club Regent Casino Hotel, 1415 Regent Ave. W. (Ambassador Main Room)Thursday, May 21
Time: 4 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Location: Canad Inns Destination Centre Garden City, 2100 McPhillips St. (Ambassador A Room)Monday, May 25
Time: 4 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Location: St. Vital Centre, 1225 St. Mary’s Rd. (Main floor, near the former Hudson’s Bay)Tuesday, May 26
Time: 4 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Location: Outlet Collection Winnipeg, 555 Sterling Lyon Pky. (near Old Navy/H&M, Entrance 1)Virtual event
Join a short presentation followed by a question and answer period. Registration is required.
Wednesday, May 27
Time: 7 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
RegisterWe’re in the first phase of public engagement and want to hear from you. Your input will help shape a new, city-wide zoning by-law.
We’re looking for your thoughts on:
- What matters most when new development happens in your neighbourhood
- Your experience with the current zoning by-law (what’s easy and what’s challenging)
- Your ideas for how zoning could be improved
You can share your input by taking the survey or attending an event.
Take the survey
Share your feedback online by June 5, 2026:
Attend an event
Join us to learn more about the project and share your thoughts.
Open houses
You can drop in anytime. Project team members will be available to answer questions and hear your feedback.
Tuesday, May 19
Time: 4 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Location: RBC Convention Centre, 375 York Ave. (North Building, Meeting Room 4-5)Wednesday, May 20
Time: 4 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Location: Canad Inns Destination Centre Club Regent Casino Hotel, 1415 Regent Ave. W. (Ambassador Main Room)Thursday, May 21
Time: 4 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Location: Canad Inns Destination Centre Garden City, 2100 McPhillips St. (Ambassador A Room)Monday, May 25
Time: 4 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Location: St. Vital Centre, 1225 St. Mary’s Rd. (Main floor, near the former Hudson’s Bay)Tuesday, May 26
Time: 4 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Location: Outlet Collection Winnipeg, 555 Sterling Lyon Pky. (near Old Navy/H&M, Entrance 1)Virtual event
Join a short presentation followed by a question and answer period. Registration is required.
Wednesday, May 27
Time: 7 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Register
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How can we help?
If you have questions or require alternate formats or accessibility accommodations to participate, please visit engage.winnipeg.ca/help or contact:
| zoningrewrite@winnipeg.ca | |
| 204-986-4243 |
Timeline
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Project Begins
Winnipeg Zoning By-law Rewrite has finished this stageJanuary 2026
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Information Gathering
Winnipeg Zoning By-law Rewrite has finished this stageWinter 2026
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Phase 1 Public and Stakeholder Engagement
Winnipeg Zoning By-law Rewrite is currently at this stageSpring 2026
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Draft the Zoning By-law and Map
this is an upcoming stage for Winnipeg Zoning By-law RewriteFall 2026/Winter 2027
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Phase 2 Public and Stakeholder Engagement
this is an upcoming stage for Winnipeg Zoning By-law RewriteWinter/Spring 2027
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Revise the Draft Zoning By-law and Map
this is an upcoming stage for Winnipeg Zoning By-law RewriteSpring to Summer 2027
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Council Review
this is an upcoming stage for Winnipeg Zoning By-law RewriteLate 2027
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Implement Zoning By-law*
this is an upcoming stage for Winnipeg Zoning By-law Rewrite2028 onward
*Subject to Council adoption
Who's listening
Engagement type
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