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Land use planning affects almost every aspect of life
in Ontario. It helps decide where in our communities homes and factories should be built;
where parks and schools should be located; and where roads, sewers and other essential
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growth and the efficient provision of services. It touches all of us and helps us to have
the kind of community we want. |
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Contact
the Planner |
(613) 623-4231
ext 223
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Official Plan
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Planning
processes monitors all new development in the Town and makes sure that the objectives of
the Official Plan - which is a policy document setting out the future direction of the
Town - are being met. The purpose of the Official Plan is to guide the physical
development of the Town of Arnprior by articulating policies and land use designation that
describe and promote the desired future form of the Town. |
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| Comprehensive Zoning By-law |
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Town’s Comprehensive
Zoning By-law, 4990-01, as amended. If you are proposing to construct a new building or
add to an existing structure, the zoning by-law contains the municipality’s zoning
regulations. Planning staff can assist you in interpreting the zoning by-law and advise
you as to whether the proposed use and location is in compliance with the approved zoning
for your property. Information contained in the zoning by-law can also be of assistance to you should you
intend to purchase a new property, as it sets out the permitted uses of the property you
are proposing to purchase. Staff can assist in reviewing the zone provisions to
determine whether you may require a rezoning to permit an intended use.
Schedule A to
By-law 4990-01 |
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The municipality does not issue business licences for all types of business, but wishes
to ensure that the land from which you intend to operate your business is zoned properly
for the proposed use and that your business is conducted in compliance with the approved
zone provisions applicable to your land. The by-law contains specific provisions with
regard to commercial and industrial properties, as well as home occupation type uses.
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Official
Plan and/or Zoning By-Law Amendment Form
Planning
Requirements & Development Applications
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Site
Plan Control
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The Planning Act of Ontario grants municipalities the
authority to review and approve site plans for certain types of development in accordance
with established municipal requirements. Site Plan Control Review, an integral component
of the municipal planning and development review process, focuses on the technical issues
of site design rather than land use. In Arnprior, commercial, industrial, institutional and medium and high density housing
projects are subject to site plan control. Planning staff administer the site plan control
by-law and are available for pre-consultation with applicants. Applications for site plan
approval should be submitted to planning staff.
Site
Plan Control Form
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Lot Control Form
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Lifting
Holding Symbol Form
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Minor
Variance
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The Committee of Adjustment is
appointed by Council to deal with minor problems in meeting
municipal zoning by-law provisions. Members currently appointed
to this committee are Murray Chown, Ken DeLuca,
J. David
Moore,
Peter Pelletier and Carol
Ruddy. Obtaining a minor variance involves an application to the
Committee of Adjustment by submission of an application and
appropriate fee, followed by a public hearing, full
consideration of the proposal, and a decision rendered. Once the
20 day appeal period has expired, the committee’s decision is
binding. A minor variance does not change the existing by-law,
but rather provides relief from specific requirements of the
by-law to suit special circumstances, for a site-specific
property.
Minor
Variance Form
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Consent
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The Committee
of Adjustment also deals with requests for consent.
Consent, or severance, means the authorized separation of
a piece of land to form two new adjoining properties, when
a registered plan of subdivision is not considered
necessary for the proper and orderly development of a
municipality. In addition to the division of land,
rights-of-way, easements and any change to you existing
property boundaries also require land severance approval.
The process to obtain a consent is very similar to the
process to obtain a minor variance. Once the committee’s
decision is final, there are usually conditions to
fulfill, including requirements for road widening,
rezoning or surveying. When all the conditions have been
met by the applicant, a certificate is issued by the
authority, and the severance goes into effect.
Planning staff are available to review the Official Plan policies and zoning by-law
provisions which will affect applications for variance or consent and to provide the
necessary application forms.
Consent
Severance Form
Application
to Lift 0.3m Reserves
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Fees (
affective March 1, 2012 )
Detailed fee listing
Public Meeting May 13, 2013 re
Permit Building Fees
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| Official
Plan or Zoning By-law Amendment |
$1,600.00 |
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More
information:
- Phone: (613) 623-4231
ext 223
- Fax: (613)623-9960
- Email
Robin Smith,
Planner
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| Site Plan Control |
$1,600.00 |
| Consent or Minor Variance |
$1,100.00 |
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Frequently Asked
Questions:
| Why does a zoning by-law amendment take 2 to 3 months to process? |
The timing for processing a zoning by-law amendment, or any other planning application,
is regulated by the Planning Act of Ontario, which sets out the steps which must be
followed. Public consultation plays an important part in the review and approval of all
types of applications and, therefore, the process is designed to ensure that the public
are given the opportunity to review the proposal and provide comments to Council. The
process requires 20 days notice of public meetings and 20 days of appeal period. |
| What is a "non-conforming use"? |
A "non-conforming use" is any use, existing on the date of the final passing
of the zoning by-law, which is not listed as a permitted use in the zone where it is
located. |
| How do I get
a copy of the Official Plan or Zoning By-law? |
You may
download a copy of the Town's Official Plan or Comprehensive
Zoning By-Law, but if you need assistance, you may contact
Planning Staff at 613-623-4231, ext 223,
rsmith@arnprior.ca or at the Town Hall during regular
office hours. |
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