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Zoning By-law / Zoning By-law Amendment (s. 34) Development Permit System (s. 70.2 and O. Reg. 608/06) Minimum/Maximum Standards in Zoning-Bylaws (s. 34 (3))

Zoning regulates land Description of Tool Description of Tool Description of Tool

uses and physical Maximum
standards (e.g., height, • R egulates land uses and • Combines zoning, site plan • Clarification about zoning by-
and minor variance into one
height law standards
density, location, size, physical characteristics of
spacing and streamlined application and • Optional tool, does not require
parking)
land use (e.g., building height,
density, location and parking) approval process OP policies for set-up
• Required tool to implement • Optional tool, requires OP • Zoning by-laws can regulate
official plan (OP) policies and a development Minimum minimum as well as maximum
• Can be used on a municipal- permit by-law height standards for height and
wide or site-specific basis • Form of enhanced zoning density, and also minimum and
• No conditions which can include site maximum lot area
plan matters, variation of
development standards within
specified limits and other key
features
• Does not replace lot creation Minimum
or building permit processes lot size
• Allows conditions which may Legend
be set out in agreements and Existing buildings
registered on title New development
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Site Plan Control - Implemented with Exterior Design Control (s. 41) Plan of Subdivision (s. 51) Reduction in Parkland Dedication Payments (s. 42 (6.2) and (6.3))

Description of Tool Description of Tool Description of Tool

• Process of multiple lot creation • Enables municipalities
• Builds upon zoning (technical • Optional tool to authorize a reduction
process) • Approval authorities may in the amount of cash in-
• Optional tool, requires OP consider a subdivision’s lieu of parkland payment if
policies and a by-law for set-up regard to street connectivity, sustainability features, which
• Can regulate certain external range of lot sizes, shapes meet OP criteria, are included
building, site and boulevard and orientation to facilitate a in redevelopment proposals
design matters (character, mix of housing types and the • Optional tool, requires OP
scale, appearance, sustainable efficient use and conservation policies for set-up
streetscape design) of energy • Only applies where on-site
• Allows for limited conditions • Allows approval authorities to parkland cannot be dedicated
related to design matters impose conditions that require in redevelopment proposals
(including agreements which land dedications for parks,
may be registered on title) walking and cycling pathways,
public transit rights of way,
Highly connected Pedestrian and bicycle Varied lot sizes and Street and lot transit stations and commuter
street network pathways and public shapes for mix of uses orientation to maximize parking lots
transit rights of way and housing types passive solar energy

Second Suites (s.17(24.1), 17(36.1), 22(7.1) & (7.2), and 34(19.1)) Height and Density Bonusing (s. 37) Community Improvement Plans (CIPs) (s. 28)

Description of Tool Description of Tool Agreement Description of Tool

• Enables municipalities to • Process to allow buildings to • Focuses on maintenance,
increase density by adopting exceed height and density rehabilitation, development
OP policies and zoning by-laws of development otherwise and redevelopment (in
Detached that permit second suites in permitted by zoning by-laws, targeted areas)
house detached, semi-detached and in exchange for community • Optional tool, requires
row houses as-of-right benefits OP policies and a by-law
• Optional tool, requires OP • Optional tool to implement designating a CIP project area
policies and zoning by-law OP but requires additional OP • Prescribed upper-tiers (UTs)
provisions to permit second policies for set-up are now able to adopt CIPs
suites • Often negotiated between dealing with prescribed items
• Cannot be challenged at the developer and municipality • UTs and lower-tiers can
Ontario Municipal Board unless • Allows services, facilities participate in each other’s
Second OP policies are appealed at the or matters to be set out in CIPs
unit in time of a mandatory OP review agreements and registered on • Municipalities can make grants
basement • Makes more efficient use of title or loans within CIP project
existing housing stock and areas to help pay for certain
infrastructure costs
• Supports intensification • Allows registration of grant and
while preserving community loan agreements on title
character
DISCLAIMER: This chart deals in summarized fashion with complex matters and reflects legislation, policies and practices that are subject to change. It should not be relied upon when making decisions related to land use planning matters. In addition, all illustrations represent hypothetical scenarios of the application of various tools. Users should refer to the relevant legislation, regulations and policy documents when making land use planning decisions.
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