Zoning By-law
The Restricted (Area) Zoning By-law sets out the land uses permitted throughout the municipality by establishing zone categories on site specific properties. It also regulates such matters as building location (setbacks), lot coverage, building height, and parking. All development proposals must comply with the Zoning By-law requirements. As a result, you should discuss your proposal with the Planning Department as soon as possible to either ensure that the proposal complies with the By-law or determine an appropriate course of action to address the deficiency early in the process.
Zoning By-law Amendments
Occasionally, development proposals do not comply with either the permitted uses or the locational criteria of the Zoning By-law. Significant deviations from the Zoning By-law will require an Zoning By-law amendment. The Zoning By-law amendment process can take three to six months from application to final approval. In considering an application for a Zoning By-law amendment, staff assess the conformity of the proposal to the Provincial Policy Statement, Growth Plan, the Regional and local Official Plans and any other applicable planning policies as well as the appropriateness of the development. The Planning Act sets out the legislative requirements, including a public consultation process, which must be met prior to the passing of a Zoning By-law amendment.
A basic application fee is required to cover normal costs incurred in processing a Zoning By-law amendment application. For further information on fees, the process or the application form, please contact the Planning Department. You can also speed up the process by downloading the Zoning By-law amendment APPLICATION FORM.
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