Zone the Future - New Zoning By-law

Help Shape the Future of Collingwood!

Join us for two exciting Community Conversations on October 23, 2024, where your feedback will help us build a sustainable, more vibrant community!

This is your chance to dive into the draft recommendations and share your thoughts on five discussion papers which are available in the documents panel on the Engage Page and in the news item below. These are designed to spark conversation and innovation.

Register now at collingwoodzbl.eventbrite.ca to secure your spot! A link to the virtual meeting will be sent to you on the day of the event.

The Town of Collingwood has started the process to update the Comprehensive Zoning By-law

Council received a presentation on May 22, 2024 to announce the beginning of a Zoning By-law Update project.

Why Update the Zoning By-law?

• Aligns with community vision and priorities
• Addresses an evolving Provincial and County of Simcoe policy and regulatory landscape
• Incorporates new information and background studies
  
• Improves clarity and ease of use
• Is legislatively required within 3 years of approval of a new Official Plan
• Brings an innovative lens to implement new Official Plan objectives and policies
• Addresses emerging trends and issues, particularly housing affordability and climate change
• Facilitates appropriate development and redevelopment, including gentle density

The Town has retained a consulting team, led by The Planning Partnership, to assist the Town in delivering an innovative document that supports a complete and sustainable community for our future. The new Zoning By-law will achieve the goals set out in the Town's new Official Plan. The update process is anticipated to take 12-18 months to complete.

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What is a Zoning By-law?

The Zoning By-law is a regulatory tool that controls the use of land within our community. It will state how land may be used, the types of buildings that are permitted, where buildings and other structures can be located, and other specific details such as lot sizes and dimensions, parking requirements, building heights and densities, and setbacks from the street. Compliance with the Zoning By-law is required before a building permit can be issued.

The Zoning By-law is required to conform to, and will be designed to implement the new Official Plan, which is anticipated to be approved by the County of Simcoe in Fall of 2024.

How can I get involved?

There will be many chances for public input during the Zoning By-law update process and we want to hear your ideas! Please watch this page and Town social media for updates on how you can be involved.