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Zoning Applicable Law Certificate (ZAP)
A preliminary review that confirms zoning and applicable-law compliance and whether Site Plan Control applies. An issued ZAP lets you make a complete building permit application.
You need it when: Before any building permit, to confirm zoning and applicable-law compliance.
Why it's needed
- Determines compliance with the Zoning By-law and whether Site Plan approval is needed.
- Replaced the Preliminary Project Review (PPR) service on 1 Mar 2022. Up to three reviews are included [TO].
When to apply
- Early in design, before building permit applications. Findings also support any zoning amendment or variance.
Review time
Plan for about 20 business days.
Documents for a complete application
- ZAP application form
- Site plan, floor plans, elevations, sections with zoning statistics
- Zoning matrix
How to submit
- Apply online through Toronto Building's zoning review service.
Forms and guides
- Zoning Applicable Law Certificate (ZAP) Application Form (City of Toronto, application form)
- Declaration: Use of Zoning Applicable Law Certificate (City of Toronto, declaration)
Official pages
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Sources are marked in the text: [TO] toronto.ca pages, [Guide] general industry guidance, [Plan] permit planning practice. Confirm on the official page before applying.