What is a Zoning By-Law?
A Zoning By-law is an implementation and regulatory tool for the Official Plan. Using a series of land use zones and classifications, it generally spells out:
- How land and buildings may be used.
- Where buildings and other structures may be located.
A Zoning By-law is a legally enforceable document meant to regulate land use and future development. Significant changes to land uses or zone regulations require a Zoning By-law Amendment and possibly an Official Plan Amendment. A minor variance may adapt small, technical adjustments to By-law provisions.
Zoning By-Law 19-2019
The Corporation of the Township of Alnwick/Haldimand updated their Comprehensive Zoning By-law pursuant to Section 34 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, C.P. 13 as amended, and adopted By-law 19-2019 on November 28th, 2019. The appeal period for the new Comprehensive Zoning By-law 19-2019 ends January 2nd, 2020.
View Comprehensive Zoning By-Law 19-2019
Schedules
- Schedule "A"
- Schedule "B" Oak Ridges Moraine Zone Schedule
- Schedule "B1" Burnley
- Schedule "B2" Centreton
- Schedule "B3" Fenella
- Schedule "D" Oak Ridges Moraine Landform Conservation Areas
Applying for a Zoning By-law Amendment
Before you apply for a zoning amendment, please book a consultation with our Manager of Planning and Economic Development. During this consultation, they will discuss your plans with you and provide guidance on the process.
You may want to request a Zoning By-law Amendment if the use you would like for your property does not meet the permissions or exact standards of the Zoning By-Law.
An amendment to the By-law will only be considered if your proposed use is permitted by the Official Plan.