PART V LAND USE CONTROLS AND RELATED ADMINISTRATION
Holding provision by-law
36 (1) The council of a local municipality may, in a by-law passed under section 34, by the use of the holding symbol “H” (or “h”) in conjunction with any use designation, specify the use to which lands, buildings or structures may be put at such time in the future as the holding symbol is removed by amendment to the by-law.  R.S.O. 1990, c. P.13, s. 36 (1). Condition (2) A by-law shall not contain the provisions mentioned in subsection (1) unless there is an official plan in effect in the local municipality that contains provisions relating to the use of the holding symbol mentioned in subsection (1).  R.S.O. 1990, c. P.13, s. 36 (2). Appeal to Tribunal (3) Where an application to the council for an amendment to the by-law to remove the holding symbol is refused or the council fails to make a decision thereon within 90 days after receipt by the clerk of the application, the applicant may appeal to the Tribunal and the Tribunal shall hear the appeal and dismiss the same or amend the by-law to remove the holding symbol or direct that the by-law be amended in accordance with its order. 2017, c. 23, Sched. 3, s. 11 (1); 2019, c. 9, Sched. 12, s. 8 (1). Matters of provincial interest (3.1) Where an appeal is made to the Tribunal under subsection (3), the Minister, if he or she is of the opinion that a matter of provincial interest is, or is likely to be, adversely affected by the by-law, may so advise the Tribunal in writing not later than 30 days before the day fixed by the Tribunal for the hearing of the appeal and the Minister shall identify, (a) the part or parts of the by-law by which the provincial interest is, or is likely to be, adversely affected; and (b) the general basis for the opinion that a matter of provincial interest is, or is likely to be, adversely affected. 2017, c. 23, Sched. 5, s. 94. No hearing or notice required (3.2) The Minister is not required to give notice or to hold a hearing before taking any action under subsection (3.1).  2004, c. 18, s. 7 (2). No order to be made (3.3) If the Tribunal has received notice from the Minister under subsection (3.1) and has made a decision on the by-law, the Tribunal shall not make an order under subsection (3) in respect of the part or parts of the by-law identified in the notice. 2017, c. 23, Sched. 5, s. 94. Action of L.G. in C. (3.4) The Lieutenant Governor in Council may confirm, vary or rescind the decision of the Tribunal in respect of the part or parts of the by-law identified in the notice and in doing so may repeal the by-law in whole or in part or amend the by-law in such a manner as the Lieutenant Governor in Council may determine. 2017, c. 23, Sched. 5, s. 94. Application of s. 34 (10.7, 10.9-25.1) (4) Subsections 34 (10.7) and (10.9) to (25.1) do not apply to an amending by-law passed by the council to remove the holding symbol, but the council shall, in the manner and to the persons and public bodies and containing the information prescribed, give notice of its intention to pass the amending by-law.  R.S.O. 1990, c. P.13, s. 36 (4); 1994, c. 23, s. 22 (2); 1996, c. 4, s. 22; 2009, c. 33, Sched. 21, s. 10 (6); 2017, c. 23, Sched. 3, s. 11 (2); 2019, c. 9, Sched. 12, s. 8 (2). Section Amendments with date in force (d/m/y) 1994, c. 23, s. 22 (1, 2) - 28/03/1995; 1996, c. 4, s. 22 - 22/05/1996 2004, c. 18, s. 7 (1, 2)
- 30/11/2004 2009, c. 33, Sched. 21, s. 10 (6) - 15/12/2009 2017, c. 23, Sched. 3, s. 11 (1, 2) - 03/04/2018; 2017, c. 23, Sched. 5, s. 94 - 03/04/2018 2019, c. 9, Sched. 12, s. 8 (1, 2) - 03/09/2019 Community benefits charges