Update to Development 'D' Zone Provisions - Zoning By-law Amendment

The proposal is seeking an amendment to Zoning By-law 2018-65 to update the Development ‘D’ Zone provisions. Currently, the zoning provisions of the former Town of Thornbury Zoning By-law 10-77 and Township of Collingwood Zoning By-law 83-40 continue to apply to lands zoned D within the Town. This has resulted in confusion regarding the permitted uses and standards associated with these lands. 

In order to provide greater clarity for owners of D-zoned land, the Town is proposing to remove Section 1.5(g) of the Zoning By-law, which requires reference to the former Town of Thornbury and Township of Collingwood Zoning By-laws. In lieu of this provision, a list of permitted uses and standards will be developed for all D-zoned lands and incorporated into Zoning By-law 2018-65.

A draft of proposed provisions is included with this notice. Please note that these are subject to change following public consultation and a decision of Council. It is also noted that existing uses would be permitted to continue in accordance with Section 4.24 of the Zoning By-law

The effects of the draft provisions on D-zoned properties would include:

1. Additional residential units are added as a permitted use;
2. Existing uses are permitted to continue;
3. Any modifications to main buildings must continue to meet the setbacks and height standards as established at the time of the By-law being passed;
4. Construction of new single detached dwellings on vacant properties are prohibited;
5. New accessory buildings and structures and additional residential units can be constructed in accordance with the relevant zoning provisions applicable to those uses.

To determine if your property is zoned Development ‘D’, please use the Town’s Interactive Zoning Map, which can be found on the Zoning Information page of the Town website.

Existing Zoning By-law     Proposed Zoning By-law