There are 2 ways to apply for a Zoning Verification:
- Apply online for a Zoning Verification (**Please note that there is a $1.75 convenience fee for this service and you will need to create a free hamilton.ca account**)
OR
Zoning examiner/ Code Correlators provide comments for the Committee of Adjustment, Site Plans, and Zoning Amendments. They also assist in writing new by-laws, and interpret the Hamilton Zoning By-Law for various municipal departments, and committees. Zoning Verification/Property reports are issued by the Engineering and Zoning section in response to requests from property owners, tenants, and lawyers.
Zoning Verifications/Property Reports are processed by the Zoning Examiner. There are two services provided:
Under regular service, Zoning Verifications/Property Reports will be completed within ten (10) working days of receipt of application by the Building and Licensing Division. If no service is specified, the regular service will be assumed.
Under express service, Zoning Verifications/Property Reports will be completed within 2 working days of receipt of application by the Building and Licensing Division and will be faxed to your office. A fax number is required to be provided to guarantee the Express Service. If you do not have a fax number, arrangements can be made for customer pick-up at the Building Services office.
Method of Payment
The Building Services Division accepts Cash, Cheques, VISA, MasterCard, and Interac Direct Payment.
*Please Note: Documents are provided in Adobe Acrobat (PDF) format. If you do not already have the Acrobat Reader installed, please visit the Adobe Web Site and download this free reader application. If you are experiencing difficulty opening the PDF files, right click on the linked text and select open in new window.