Help Shape Brampton's New Urban Design Guidelines
Official title: Urban Design Guidelines
Brampton is rewriting the rules for how new buildings and neighbourhoods should look and function. The new Urban Design Guidelines will replace 20-year-old standards and cover everything from street layouts to garden suites. The city wants feedback on the third draft before it goes to Council for approval.
Why This Matters
Live in Brampton or thinking of moving there? These guidelines will shape what your neighbourhood looks like for decades. They affect everything from how tall buildings can be to whether you can add a garden suite in your backyard. Developers, homeowners planning renovations, and anyone who cares about walkable streets should pay attention.
What Could Change
New rules will govern street patterns, building heights, and community focal points across Brampton. Garden suites and additional residential units will have clear guidelines for the first time. The 2003 Development Design Guidelines will be replaced entirely. These standards will work alongside the new Zoning By-law to shape all future development.
Key Issues
- What should street and block patterns look like in new developments?
- How should guidelines address low-, mid-, and high-rise building forms?
- What rules should govern garden suites and additional residential units?
- How can the guidelines promote design excellence in public and private development?
How to Participate
- Review the three-part Third Draft: Part A: Introduction, Part B: Sustainable Community Design, and Part C: Site Organization and Built Form.
- Send your comments to udg@brampton.ca by the deadline. Include the section clause and page number for each comment.
- Attend the December 1, 2025 Planning and Development Committee meeting in person at City Hall Council Chamber or watch virtually at the live stream.
Events
| Date | Event | Location | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|
| December 1, 2025 7:00 PM | Planning and Development Committee Meeting - Supplementary Report | City Hall Council Chamber, 2 Wellington Street West, Brampton, ON |
Key Documents
- Third Draft - Part A: Introduction (opens in new tab)
- Third Draft - Part B: Sustainable Community Design (opens in new tab)
- Third Draft - Part C: Site Organization and Built Form (opens in new tab)
- Second Draft of the Urban Design Guidelines (opens in new tab)
- First Preliminary Draft of the Urban Design Guidelines (opens in new tab)