The problem
Early research is broken
Most people spend hours piecing together zoning info before they even know if their idea is viable. Zoned fixes that.
Without Zoned
Hours to days
- Hunt across GeoOttawa, zoning PDFs, bylaw schedules
- Manually calculate setbacks and lot coverage
- No visual of what actually fits on the lot
- First contractor call starts from scratch
With Zoned
Less than 1 minute
- Zoning, setbacks, and limits for your lot instantly
- Visual buildable envelope drawn on your parcel
- Try project types against real constraints
- Share context with your contractor immediately
Process
How it works
Same flow for homeowners and contractors—only the decisions at the end differ.
- Enter any Ottawa address — Zoned locks everything to that specific parcel and its zoning designation.
- See your lot + zoning constraints — Setbacks, height, coverage limits, and what they mean for buildable area, in plain language.
- View the buildable envelope — A visual boundary showing exactly where you can build on your lot, drawn from real setback rules.
- Try project types — Coach home, multiplex, addition, pool—see how each fits against your lot's constraints before anyone bills hourly.
- Exit with clarity — Pursue quotes and permits with shared context, or kill a dead-end idea before it costs real money.
Outputs
What Zoned actually gives you
Not marketing promises. These are the concrete outputs you use to make decisions.
Audience
Built for homeowners and contractors
For homeowners
- Sanity-check your idea before spending on drawings
- Compare realistic options for your specific address
- Drop projects that would force a late, expensive redesign
- Walk into contractor calls with confidence and context
For contractors
- Receive leads with zoning context already done
- Skip the first hour of zoning research per inquiry
- Close faster when homeowners understand what's buildable
- Reduce change orders from avoidable zoning misses
Traction
The numbers so far
Based on real usage data from Ottawa homeowners and our contractor pilot program.
Comparison
Zoned vs city maps
City maps show raw data layers. Zoned builds a workflow that interprets them for your lot and project.
Swipe horizontally to compare.
| Capability | Zoned | City maps (GeoOttawa) |
|---|---|---|
| Time to useful picture | Less than 1 minute | Hours to days of manual research |
| Zoning interpretation | Plain language, tied to your zone code | Zone label only; rules in separate PDFs |
| Buildable envelope | Drawn on your lot automatically | Manual math from bylaw tables |
| Project scenarios | Try coach home, multiplex, addition, etc. | Not available; land use only |
| Contractor handoff | Shared numbers and visuals from day one | You re-teach context every call |
FAQ
Common questions
Is this legal advice or a permit?
No. Zoned provides planning clarity. Always confirm with the City and licensed professionals before proceeding.
Will it catch every edge case?
No tool does. Zoned catches the big structural questions early so surprises happen before you're financially committed, not after.
What cities does Zoned cover?
Ottawa is fully supported. Toronto is expanding. Join the waitlist for other Ontario cities.
What should I do after running an address?
Use the output to brief a designer or contractor, then follow normal permit and construction paths with your eyes open.
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See what's buildable before you spend on drawings, permits, or contractor hours.
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