The CS-31 Building Bylaw and Regulations outlines the construction, alteration, demolition, relocation, and occupancy of buildings within the City of Summerside.
Zoning Map:
Land development in the City is governed by Summerside's comprehensive Zoning Bylaw CS-40. The Zoning Bylaw divides the city into development zones which determine the type and density of development in the City.
You can check how you're zoned here:
If you're sub-dividing land for a larger development, refer to the Subdivision and Development Bylaw
Related City Documents:
Proposed Amendments:
Proposed amendments to the Zoning Bylaw, Official Plan, or other planning documents will be posted here, along with information on how you can provide comments.
Bylaw# CS26-04: Textual Amendment to subsection 5.10 of the Zoning
Bylaw.
The public meeting for Bylaw #CS26-04 was held during the regular
Council Meeting on September 15th. The bylaw went to planning board for
recommendation on October 6th, and will be going to Council for decision on
October 27th.
Bylaw #CS26-07: Official Plan and Zoning Amendment for 251
Darrach Avenue.
The public meeting for Bylaw #CS26-07 WAS held during the Special
Council Meeting scheduled on October 6th at 6:00pm. The bylaw will be
going to planning board for recommendation on October 27th.
Bylaw #CS26-06 - Official Plan and Zoning Bylaw Amendment for
500 Central Street.
The public meeting for Bylaw# CS26-06 was held during the Special
Council Meeting on October 6th at 6:00 pm. The bylaw will be going to
planning board for recommendation on October 27th.
Restricted Use Application - 296 Pope Road
The public meeting for this Restricted Use application will be held during the Council Meeting scheduled for October 27th, 2026 at 6:00pm. You will be able to provide verbal comments to Council regarding the proposal during this meeting.
If you require additional information, or you wish to provide
comments, you can contact the Planning Officer at 902-432-1260, by email at [email protected], by mail at 275
Fitzroy Street, Summerside PE, C1N 1H9, or in person at the Technical Services
Department, 3rd Floor City Hall. Please note that written submissions will
become public documents once submitted, unless otherwise requested.
CMHC Housing Accelerator Fund:
Summerside is currently working through the 14 initiatives under our CMHC HAF agreement. Periodically we will reach out to the public for feedback on policies, bylaws or guidelines we're drafting to complete these initiatives. Information will be uploaded here, and you can email Megan Williams at [email protected] if you have any questions.
Design Guidelines
As of December 16th, the design guidelines are now in force. They contain building and site elements that aim to blend new multi-unit buildings into the surrounding community. They only apply under certain under certain circumstances, so be sure to review them and reach out to the Technical Services department if you have any questions.
Housing Incentives
The City has adopted five incentive policies to encourage the development of missing middle housing, affordable housing, and property consolidation. Click the links below to learn more about the programs, to read the specific policies, and to download an application.