Zoning is a set of rules that determines how a piece of land can be used and developed, what activities and businesses can or can't take place on a property, what a building generally looks like and where a building is built. It is used to shape the places and communities in which we live, work, learn and play. A Zoning By-law is the legal document outlining these set of rules subject to Section 34 of the Province’s Planning Act.
Zoning divides lands in the city into different categories based on their use and function. It sets to prevent or minimize conflicts from uses on nearby properties, and ensures there are proper access to roads, utilities and other infrastructure.
