The zoning bylaw is the legal document intended to implement the polices and objectives described in the Official Plan. It includes details such as parking requirements and building heights. Zoning bylaw information is available from your local civic centre . Lifting or holding zone provisions Land use and development can be subject to special provisions that require specified changes to services related to a specific property. For example, a provision may stipulate that a property zoned for industrial use can not be rezoned for commercial use unless a local road is widened.
Site plans Site plans provide detailed information about development plans for a specific property.
For example, site plans describe the location of parking, property access and landscaping details. Minor variances Small changes or exceptions to existing land use or development restrictions contained in the zoning bylaw are called minor variances. Part lot control is a term used when a property is divided into smaller lots or combined with other lots. Ravine bylaw variances Ravine bylaws are passed by City Council and describe land use and development restrictions related to land within and surrounding ravines.