Zoning By-law (2014-23)

PURPOSE OF THIS ZONING BY-LAW

The purpose of the Zoning By-law is to regulate the use of land and the character, form, height, location and dimensions of buildings and structures. The By-law has been prepared to conform to and implement the policies of the Official Plan for the Sudbury East Planning Area. By regulating land use, buildings and structures, this By-law help ensure compatibility between different land uses and minimize land use conflicts.

AUTHORITY TO PREPARE THIS ZONING BY-LAW

As amended, the Zoning By-law has been prepared under Section 34 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P.13. The Planning Act specifies what a Zoning By-law can regulate. In general terms, the Zoning By-law may:

• Regulate the use of land, including outlining the types of uses that are permitted or prohibited;
• Regulate the type of construction and the height, bulk, size, location, floor area, spacing and the use of buildings and structures;
• Regulate lot frontages and depths;
• Regulate the proportion of a lot that may be covered by buildings and structures;
• Regulate minimum elevations of doors, windows and other openings in buildings and structures;
• Require that parking and loading facilities be provided and maintained;
• Prohibit uses, buildings and structures on lands that are considered hazardous; and/or
• Prohibit uses, buildings and structures on sensitive lands, such as groundwater recharge areas, aquifers, significant habitats, wetlands, woodlands, shorelines, or archaeological resources.