Agricultural areas are intended primarily for agricultural uses, facilities and supporting services with an emphasis on food production.

Conservation and Recreation areas are intended to protect significant ecological and recreation assets, including: drinking watersheds, conservation areas, wildlife management areas and ecological reserves, forests, wetlands, riparian corridors, and other tourist recreation areas.

General Urban areas are intended for residential neighbourhoods and centres, and are shopping, services, institutions, recreational facilities, and parks. Urban Centres and Frequent Transit Development Areas are generally located in General Urban areas.

Industrial areas are primarily intended for heavy and light industrial activities, and appropriate accessory uses. Residential uses are not intended.

Mixed Employment areas are intended for industrial, commercial, and other employment-related uses that complement employment uses in Urban Centres and Frequent Transit Development Areas. Residential uses are not intended.

Rural areas are intended to protect the existing character of rural communities, landscapes, and environmental qualities. Rural areas are not intended as future urban development areas, and generally will not have access to regional sewer services.