As the COVID-19 situation in Hamilton continues to evolve, these Frequently Asked Questions for Development Approvals will be regularly updated as circumstances change to provide residents and developers with current information.
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Formal consultation is the first step in the planning application process Prior to submitting an application, property owners or developers are required to attend a meeting with Planning staff. This meeting will provide an opportunity to meet with staff and outside agencies to understand the standards and expectations for various Planning Act applications. |
When do I need to apply for an amendment to the Zoning By-law? If a property owner wishes to make changes to a property that deviates from the permitted uses or the regulations of the Zoning By-law, the owner must apply for an Amendment to the Zoning By-law. |
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When do I need to apply for an amendment to the Official Plan? If a proposal to develop land does not conform to the Official Plan policies and/or land use designation applied to those lands, an Official Plan Amendment will need to be made. |
Applying for a Minor Variance If you wish to make a minor change to the Zoning By-law regulations for your property that would differ only slightly from the provisions, the owner may apply for a minor variance, rather than a Zoning By-law Amendment. The variance can relate to the land, building or structure or its use. |
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Applying for Consent/Land Severance A consent is often referred to as a land severance. The most common types of consent applications are for land severance, which allow you to divide a parcel of land:
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Development Application Mapping A map of the City's development applications:
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