The project now enters Phase 2, where staff will being drafting the new Zoning Bylaw, which will take place through Summer 2024.
We are updating our Zoning Bylaw to create a modern document that is user-friendly and adaptable to the needs of our community, both now and in the future.
Zoning shapes the way your neighbourhood looks and feels by setting the rules for where different types of housing and businesses can be located and the design and size of buildings.
Through our Zoning Bylaw Update, we aim to:
The Zoning Bylaw Update will take place over the next two years with opportunities for community input throughout the process.
Update December 13, 2023: On November 27, 2023, staff presented the Phase 1 Report and Engagement Summary to Council. Throughout Phase 1, we heard feedback on housing affordability, transportation infrastructure safety, the changing nature of work affecting travel patterns and space needs in buildings for home and business, as well as greenspace and tree canopy, and so much more.
The project now enters Phase 2, where staff will being drafting the new Zoning Bylaw, which will take place through Summer 2024.
We are updating our Zoning Bylaw to create a modern document that is user-friendly and adaptable to the needs of our community, both now and in the future.
Zoning shapes the way your neighbourhood looks and feels by setting the rules for where different types of housing and businesses can be located and the design and size of buildings.
Through our Zoning Bylaw Update, we aim to:
The Zoning Bylaw Update will take place over the next two years with opportunities for community input throughout the process.
Your input is important because it helps us create a Zoning Bylaw that meets your needs when you need to work with it. Thank you for participating., this survey should take 5-10 minutes to complete. Before you start, we encourage you to take a look at our project boards and backgrounders for more information.
Share Survey on Facebook Share Survey on Twitter Share Survey on Linkedin Email Survey link Page last updated: 14 Dec 2023, 02:40 PMSpring - Fall 2023 Building awareness of the project and providing opportunities for the public to participate in the update of the Zoning Bylaw.
Fall 2023 - Summer 2024 Drafting the new Zoning Bylaw, and testing the visual communication approaches to ensure that it meets the needs of potential users.
Summer - Fall 2024 Preparation of the updated draft Zoning Bylaw, and development of the interactive online Zoning Bylaw.
Phase 1 Report (19.2 MB) (pdf)Phase 1 Engagement Summary (14.2 MB) (pdf)Council Report - November 28 ,2023 (34 MB) (pdf)Council Report - April 3, 2023
Engagement Display BoardsWhat is Zoning.pdf (1.63 MB) (pdf)Healthy City.pdf (6.2 MB) (pdf)Connected City.pdf (2.05 MB) (pdf)Livable and Resilient City.pdf (2.4 MB) (pdf)Prosperous City.pdf (2.11 MB) (pdf)Vibrant and Inclusive City.pdf (1.63 MB) (pdf)Well-Designed City.pdf (5.68 MB) (pdf)Backgrounder DocumentsZoning and Planning Backgrounder.pdf (2.98 MB) (pdf)Zoning for Diverse Housing Needs Backgrounder.pdf (3.25 MB) (pdf)Zoning for a Connected City Backgrounder.pdf (2.22 MB) (pdf)Zoning for a Vibrant and Inclusive City Backgrounder.pdf (2.45 MB) (pdf)Zoning for a Livable and Resilient City Backgrounder.pdf (2.53 MB) (pdf)Zoning a Well-Designed City Backgrounder.pdf (4.65 MB) (pdf)Zoning for a Healthy City Backgrounder.pdf (3.62 MB) (pdf)Zoning for a Prosperous City Backgrounder.pdf (4.52 MB) (pdf)