Urban Design Guidelines

The City-Wide Urban Design Guidelines (UDG) were endorsed by Council in December 2025. The document provides a framework to guide the planning, design, and development of Brampton's neighbourhoods, corridors, centres, and public spaces.

Supporting the vision and policies of the Brampton Plan and in coordination with the City's Zoning By-law, the UDG sets out urban design expectations for new development and redevelopment across the city.

The Guidelines are intended to be a living document and may be updated periodically to reflect evolving best practices and city-building priorities.

The three parts of the Guidelines are available at the links below:

Part A: Introduction

Part A outlines core design principles, links to City of Brampton policies, and offers practical guidance.

Part B: Sustainable Community Design

Part B Focuses on larger-scale planning, addressing streets, parks, and natural systems to support sustainable communities.

B1. Introduction
B2. Built Environment
B3. Mobility
B4. Natural Heritage, Parks and Open Space
B5. Sustainable Infrastructure and Buildings

Part C: Site Organization and Built Form

Provides detailed guidance for designing residential, mixed-use, and non-residential developments.

C1. Introduction
C2. Design Guidelines Common to All Built Form
C3. Low-Rise Development
C4. Mid-Rise Development
C5. High-Rise Development
C6. Non-Residential Development
C7. Mixed-Use Development
Appendix 1- Guidelines for Detached Additional Residential Units/ Garden Suites