We are reviewing the existing Zoning By-law to ensure it aligns with the Municipality of Grey Highlands Official Plan, reflects current zoning practices and works for you and your neighbours today and in the future.
What is a zoning by-law? |
Every property within Grey Highlands is subject to policies in the Zoning By-law. A zoning by-law is a legal document passed under Section 34 of the Planning Act. It is considered “applicable law” under the Ontario Building Code Act and is intended to reduce conflict between incompatible land uses, as well as to be an implementation tool that gives effect to the Municipality’s Official Plan. A zoning by-law contains provisions to control:
The by-law consists of maps to show what zone each property is in and the permitted uses for each zone. |
Why is the Municipality updating the Zoning By-law? |
The Municipality of Grey Highlands’ current Zoning By-law 2004-50 was adopted by Council on October 24, 2005. Since then there have been several amendments to the Zoning By-law and numerous changes in legislation and policy, including amendments to the Planning Act, a new Provincial Policy Statement, a new Grey County Official Plan, and an updated Municipality of Grey Highlands Official Plan. The Municipality of Grey Highlands Official Plan was approved by the County of Grey on September 14, 2017, and by the Local Planning Appeals Tribunal on April 27, 2020. As per Section 26 (9) of the Planning Act, the Municipality is required to review and update its Zoning By-law to ensure conformity with the recently approved OP. For further information on the Planning Act, the Provincial Policy Statement, Citizen’s Guide to Land Use Planning, Grey County Official Plan, and Municipality of Grey Highlands Official Plan please visit: |
What will the Comprehensive Review include? |
The comprehensive Zoning By-law review will include:
The comprehensive Zoning By-law review will not:
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Where are we at? |
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How can you participate in this process? |
Participation in the Review process is important so that the Zoning By-law reflects the community’s desires for the future of the Municipality. The Municipality will be hosting Open Houses and Public Meetings to ensure that the public is informed of the changes and have an opportunity to provide input. To stay informed about this process, please Subscribe to Alerts, located in the bottom right corner of the website, like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, or, of course, read about it in the newspaper. The Municipality welcomes and encourages the public to participate in this process. Comments can be provided by written submission to: Michael Benner, MCIP RPP Director, Planning and Building Services The Municipality of Grey Highlands Email: bennerm@greyhighlands.ca Tel : 519-986-2811 ext. 102
Jason Ferrigan, RPP, MCIP, MSc.Pl., Senior Planner J.L. Richards & Associates Ltd. Email: jferrigan@jlrichards.ca
Gaurang Khandelwal, M.A. Planner J.L. Richards & Associates Ltd. Email: gkhandelwal@jlrichards.ca |
Stay tuned for opportunities to get involved and provide your input.
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