This project has been archived and is no longer being updated. Find the latest information by visiting the City Zoning Bylaw webpage.
Help modernize the City's Zoning Bylaw
We are updating our Zoning Bylaw to create a modern document that is user-friendly and adaptable to the needs of our community, both now and in the future.
Zoning shapes the way your neighbourhood looks and feels by setting the rules for where different types of housing and businesses can be located and the design and size of buildings.
Through our Zoning Bylaw Update, we aim to:
- Develop a user-friendly Zoning Bylaw that is aligned with City policies and directions
- Develop an innovative and equitable Zoning Bylaw that is flexible and socially conscious
- Streamline and simplify Zoning Bylaw regulations and related services and processes
The Zoning Bylaw Update will take place over the next two years with opportunities for community input throughout the process.
Past project updates
Documents
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Phase 1 ReportPDF (19.16 MB)
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Phase 1 Engagement SummaryPDF (14.20 MB)
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Council Report - November 28 ,2023PDF (33.99 MB)
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Council Report - April 3, 2023PDF (4.58 MB)
Engagement Display Boards
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Healthy City.pdfPDF (6.20 MB)
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What is Zoning.pdfPDF (1.63 MB)
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Connected City.pdfPDF (2.05 MB)
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Livable and Resilient City.pdfPDF (2.40 MB)
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Prosperous City.pdfPDF (2.11 MB)
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Vibrant and Inclusive City.pdfPDF (1.63 MB)
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Well-Designed City.pdfPDF (5.68 MB)
Backgrounder Documents
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Zoning for a Healthy City Backgrounder.pdfPDF (3.62 MB)
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Zoning for a Prosperous City Backgrounder.pdfPDF (4.52 MB)
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Zoning a Well-Designed City Backgrounder.pdfPDF (4.65 MB)
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Zoning for a Livable and Resilient City Backgrounder.pdfPDF (2.53 MB)
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Zoning for a Vibrant and Inclusive City Backgrounder.pdfPDF (2.45 MB)
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Zoning for a Connected City Backgrounder.pdfPDF (2.22 MB)
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Zoning for Diverse Housing Needs Backgrounder.pdfPDF (3.25 MB)
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Zoning and Planning Backgrounder.pdfPDF (2.98 MB)
Links
Timeline
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Timeline item 1 - complete
Phase 1: Building Awareness & Input
Spring - Fall 2023
Building awareness of the project and providing opportunities for the public to participate in the update of the Zoning Bylaw.
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Timeline item 2 - active
Phase 2: Developing the New Zoning Bylaw
Fall 2023 - Summer 2024
Drafting the new Zoning Bylaw, and testing the visual communication approaches to ensure that it meets the needs of potential users.
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Timeline item 3 - incomplete
Phase 3: New Zoning Bylaw Approvals and Implementation
Summer - Fall 2024
Preparation of the updated draft Zoning Bylaw, and development of the interactive online Zoning Bylaw.
Questions?
Please reach out to City staff at zoningupdate@cnv.org with any questions.