Custom homes in Mississauga
Lakeshore and Credit River lots, established neighbourhoods and two heritage villages.
Building in Mississauga: who decides what
- Zoning
- Mississauga Zoning By-law 0225-2007, in force since 2007, with its later amendments.
- Heritage
- Districts include Meadowvale Village, whose first plan was approved in 1980, and Old Port Credit Village.
- Conservation authority
- Mainly Credit Valley Conservation, with the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority on the east side of the city.
- Minor variances
- City of Mississauga Committee of Adjustment.
- Construction hours
- 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday to Saturday, and not on Sundays or statutory holidays.
- Near hospitals
- Areas near hospitals and nursing homes have longer quiet hours.
What building in Mississauga involves
Mississauga’s Zoning By-law 0225-2007 sets the standards for a new house, and it has been amended many times since 2007, so the zoning review starts from the current consolidation and any amendment that applies to the lot.
Meadowvale Village and Old Port Credit Village are heritage conservation districts. Meadowvale Village’s first district plan was approved in 1980 and replaced by a new plan in 2014. Inside either district, new construction and exterior changes go through heritage review before the building permit.
Much of the city drains to the Credit River and to Etobicoke Creek, so lots near the valleys come under Credit Valley Conservation or the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority.
What the zoning by-law controls
The standards differ by zone and by municipality. The questions are the same on every lot.
- Lot frontage and areaSet which zone standards apply.
- Front yardMinimum distance from the street line.
- Side yardsMinimum distance to each side lot line.
- Rear yardMinimum distance to the back lot line.
- Lot coverageShare of the lot that buildings may cover.
- Driveway and landscapingDriveway width and soft landscaping in the front yard.
- Building heightMeasured from established grade as the by-law defines.
What we build in Mississauga
- Custom homesNew houses on lots in Mississauga, from zoning review to occupancy.Details
- Renovations and additionsRear, side and second-storey additions and full-house renovations.Details
- Interiors and millworkKitchens, panelling, closets and built-ins.Details
- Landscaping and outdoor livingGrading, planting, terraces, pools, pool houses and loggias.Details
Mississauga questions
Is my house in a Mississauga heritage district?
The City publishes the boundaries of Meadowvale Village and Old Port Credit Village. We check your address against them at the start.
Which conservation authority covers my lot?
It depends on the watershed. The Credit River and its tributaries are Credit Valley Conservation. Etobicoke Creek and Mimico Creek, on the east side, are the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority.
Can construction start before 7 a.m. in Mississauga?
Not without a noise exemption. Construction noise is allowed from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday to Saturday.
Sources
- City of Mississauga, Zoning By-law 0225-2007, appeals and status
- City of Mississauga, Meadowvale Village Heritage Conservation District Plan, 2014
- Ontario Heritage Trust, Old Port Credit Village Heritage Conservation District
- City of Mississauga, A Good Neighbour’s Guide for Homeowners (construction noise)
- City of Mississauga, Apply for a noise exemption
Checked against these sources on . This page is general information about building in Ontario. It is not legal advice, and the rules change, so confirm the current requirement for your project.
