Employment Land Strategy: Review of Commercial and Industrial Policies

Virtual open houses will be held on Monday, December 15, 2025 at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. See "Key Dates" for more information and links to participate.


As part of the implementation of the Employment Land Strategy, which was approved by Council in September 2022, a review of the City's current policy framework for commercial and industrial development is being undertaken. The review will examine the City's Zoning By-law and Official Plan and include community engagement to ensure that appropriate guidelines are in place to reflect current industry standards and practices. This project is expected to take approximately one year to complete.

The review will include:

  • modernizing the commercial and industrial zone categories including simplifying zones and/or definitions, along with related Official Plan policy changes;
  • reviewing zone standards with respect to modern requirements (e.g. lot size, frontage, parking ratios); and
  • recommendations that respond to specific recurring issues that have been identified by staff as well as those that emerge through discussion with internal and external priority audiences.

The next phase of the ELS is available for public review. Please send all comments on the updates ELS to ELSpolicy@greatersudbury.ca. Relevant documents are linked below.

Land Use

Land use refers to the way in which land is utilized or managed for various human activities and purposes. It encompasses the activities that occur on a piece of land, including how the land is developed, zoned, and designated for specific functions, including residential, commercial, industrial, agricultural, recreational and more.

Employment Lands

Employment lands refer to areas designated for clusters of business and economic activities including manufacturing, research and development in connection with manufacturing, warehousing, goods movement, associated retail and office, and ancillary facilities.

Current Policy Framework

Current guidelines for commercial and industrial development within Greater Sudbury are included in the City of Greater Sudbury Zoning By-law and the Official Plan.

Virtual open houses will be held on Monday, December 15, 2025 at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. See "Key Dates" for more information and links to participate.


As part of the implementation of the Employment Land Strategy, which was approved by Council in September 2022, a review of the City's current policy framework for commercial and industrial development is being undertaken. The review will examine the City's Zoning By-law and Official Plan and include community engagement to ensure that appropriate guidelines are in place to reflect current industry standards and practices. This project is expected to take approximately one year to complete.

The review will include:

  • modernizing the commercial and industrial zone categories including simplifying zones and/or definitions, along with related Official Plan policy changes;
  • reviewing zone standards with respect to modern requirements (e.g. lot size, frontage, parking ratios); and
  • recommendations that respond to specific recurring issues that have been identified by staff as well as those that emerge through discussion with internal and external priority audiences.

The next phase of the ELS is available for public review. Please send all comments on the updates ELS to ELSpolicy@greatersudbury.ca. Relevant documents are linked below.

Land Use

Land use refers to the way in which land is utilized or managed for various human activities and purposes. It encompasses the activities that occur on a piece of land, including how the land is developed, zoned, and designated for specific functions, including residential, commercial, industrial, agricultural, recreational and more.

Employment Lands

Employment lands refer to areas designated for clusters of business and economic activities including manufacturing, research and development in connection with manufacturing, warehousing, goods movement, associated retail and office, and ancillary facilities.

Current Policy Framework

Current guidelines for commercial and industrial development within Greater Sudbury are included in the City of Greater Sudbury Zoning By-law and the Official Plan.

  • CLOSED: This survey has concluded.

    Share your thoughts on the City’s Commercial and Industrial Policies

    This survey will be available until March 31, 2025. 

    The personal information you provide is collected under the authority of section 10 of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c. 25 and will be used to inform the review of the Commercial/Industrial Policy Framework within the City’s Official Plan and Zoning By-law. Your comments may appear in reports and updates to Council as part of the City’s review process. Questions about the collection or use of personal information may be directed to Wendy Kaufman, Senior Planner, City of Greater Sudbury, PO Box 5000 Stn A, 200 Brady Street, Sudbury, Ontario, P3A 5P3 or by calling 705-674-4455, ext. 4318.

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