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Comprehensive Zoning By-law

 Zoning By-law 

A zoning by-law controls the use of land in a community. It describes how land can be used, where buildings and structures can be located, the types of buildings that are permitted and how they can be used as well as the lot sizes and dimensions, parking requirements, building heights and setbacks from property lines, etc.

Zoning By-laws put the general policies of an Official Plan into effect and provide for its day-to-day administration. It contains specific requirements that are legally enforceable. If proposed construction or development does not comply with a zoning by-law, then the municipality has the authority to refuse the issuance of a building permit.

A zoning by-law amendment is an application for a change of use on a property that does not meet the current zoning standards. Council can consider a change only if the new use is allowed by the Official Plan. There are certain processing provisions of the Planning Act regarding circulation of the application and public meetings which must be met before Council considers the application.

More Information:
For more information or to order a Zoning Compliance letter (aka Conformity Statement) or a Zoning Verification Letter please contact; 

Darka Jensen
905-468-3266, ext. 247
darka.jensen@notl.com

Currrently, there are two zoning by-laws in effect for the Municipality:

     Zoning By-law 4316-09, as amended, for all those areas inside an Urban Boundary; and

     Zoning By-law 500A-74, as amended, for all those areas outside an Urban Boundary.

 

The New Comprehensive Zoning By-law was passed by Council but some parts of it are under appeal to the Ontario Municipal Board.  Please contact the department for  further information.
Comprehensive Zoning By-law No. 4316-09, as amended (for those areas inside an Urban Boundary)

An Office Consolidation for Comprehensive Zoning By-law No. 4316-09, as amended, has been prepared as a convenience reference only.
(For greater accuracy, the original Zoning By-law and amendments thereto should be consulted.)

Consolidated Comprehensive Zoning By-law Sections:

Consolidated Zoning Schedules for the Community Zoning Districts which are in effect:


Amendments to By-law No. 4316-09:

• Approved Amendments to Comprehensive Zoning By-law No. 4316-09

 


 Original Zoning By-law No. 4316-09, as approved by Town Council
(Please note the document below does not include amendments made to the by-law and is provided here for information ONLY.  For a more complete document, use the consolidated sections above.)

• Comprehensive Zoning By-law No. 4316-09 (approved by OMB August 19, 2010)

• Schedules to By-law No. 4316-09  (as approved by By-law No. 4316A-09) 

Note that only the schedules (A-1,2,3,9,14,21,23 and 25 are in effect) The remainder have all been REPEALED and are not in effect.  All the areas outside these schedules fall under Zoning By-law 500A-74, as amended.

 

Comprehensive Zoning By-law 500A-74, as amended (for those areas outside an Urban Boundary)

An Office Consolidation for Zoning By-law 500A-74, as amended, has been prepared as a convenience reference only.
(For greater accuracy, the original Zoning By-law amendments should be consulted and are referenced in the text.  Please notify the office for a copy if required. )

Consolidated Comprehensive Zoning By-law Sections:

The following schedules are from the last office consolidation of 500A-74 as amended done in 1994. They are being provided as a guide at this point but new schedules will be uploaded when they are completed. Please note that only those areas outside an Urban Boundary are in effect for this by-law.