Official Plan & Zoning By-law
Service at a Glance
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What is an Official Plan? An Official Plan is a land use planning document that guides and shapes development by identifying where and under what circumstances specific types of land uses can be located. It is used to ensure that future planning development appropriately balances social, economic and environmental interests of the community. The City of Hamilton has two Official Plans:
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What is a Zoning By-law? A Zoning By-law regulates the use of land and controls how each property in the city can be used. More specifically, it regulates:
At present the City of Hamilton has 7 Zoning By-laws currently in effect. |
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Zoning By-law 05-200 The Comprehensive Zoning By-law 05-200 is being implemented in stages. To date, this by-law contains zones for:
The next phase that is being brought forward are the new Rural Zones. |
Rural Zone Policies for Zoning By-law 05-200 The next phase of Zoning By-law No. 05-200 is focused on the Rural Zones. The purpose of the new Rural Zones will be to implement the policies of the Rural Hamilton Official Plan and to create consistent zoning throughout the Rural area. |
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Review of the Existing Residential “ER” Zone in Ancaster The City is holding an information session to allow residents the opportunity to discuss:
Date: Monday, September 26, 2016 |
Interactive Zoning Mapping An interactive zoning map that allows you to find the zoning designation of a property in Hamilton. |