What is a Zoning By-law?
A Zoning By-law is an implementation tool for the Official Plan. Using a series of land use zones and labels, it generally spells out:
- How land and buildings may be used
- Where buildings and other structures may be located
- What restrictions may be related to the development of a specific property
A Zoning By-law is a legally enforceable document intended 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. Small, technical adjustments to By-law provisions may be accommodated by a Minor Variance.
Current Comprehensive Zoning By-law 85-2003
The Town of Cobourg is currently undertaking a review of our Comprehensive Zoning By-Law 85-2003. Until an updated Zoning By-Law is approved, this document is in full force and effect.
Updates to the Zoning By-law will implement:
- New policy and regulatory initiatives from the Province of Ontario
- The newly adopted Official Plan Amendment #69 - 5 Year Review 2010 (under appeal)
- Emerging issues and trends in sustainable community planning
| Current Comprehensive Zoning By-law 85-2003 Maps |
Applying for a Zoning By-law Amendment
The Planning Department has prepared a guide to assist in the completion of an application for Zoning By-law and Official Plan amendments. The application process for an Official Plan and/or Zoning By-law Amendment may take approximately 4-6 months to complete, depending on the nature and complexity of the application. The Citizen's Guide outlines required information for a complete application, time frames, fee structure, contact name and numbers as well as a sample application. To review this document, please click here.
Comprehensive Zoning By-law Review
| Terms of Reference |
| In the Summer of 2011, Cobourg Municipal Council retained Meridian Planning Consultants Inc. to conduct the Zoning By-Law Review. |
| Study Process |
| The initial phase of the Zoning By-law Review project included a review of all relevant background information as well as public and stakeholder consultation. The information gathered was used to develop a Background Report and strategy which identifies future directions. A public open house took place to review these documents in early 2012.
The second phase of the process involved a review of the public and stakeholder input from Phase One followed by the preparation of a Summary Report and draft Zoning By-law Amendment. A second public open house took place in mid-2012. A draft Zoning By-Law has been prepared, however, until the Official Plan has been approved this document cannot receive final approval and implementation. |
| Public Notices |
There are currently no public meetings scheduled. Please check back for future reference.
If you wish to receive direct notification by e-mail, or if you have written comments or concerns about the Zoning By-law review, please make your request or submission, including your name, return mailing address, e-mail address, and telephone number to: Glenn J. McGlashon, MCIP, RPP E-Mail: gmcglashon@cobourg.ca Phone: 905-372-1005 x 4450 Rob Franklin, MCIP,RPP E-Mail: rfranklin@cobourg.ca |
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