Redesignation (re-zoning) is the process of changing the Land Use District assigned to a property under the Municipality's Land Use Bylaw. Landowners seeking to change the zoning designation of their property must submit a Land Use Redesignation Application to the Town.
Redesignation Time & Cost Factors
The time and cost of the redesignation process can vary depending on each application . Factors include:
- current type of land designation
- the applicants experience (some hire professionals such as land agents or surveyors)
- the complexity of the application or proposal
The Redesignation Process
Upon receipt, the application is reviewed by Town Administration, circulated to planners, regulatory bodies, and adjacent landowners, and subsequently presented to Council for consideration (1st reading). If approved, a Public Hearing is held to provide an opportunity for community input prior to Council making a decision (2nd and 3rd reading). If Council approves the redesignation, the Land Use Bylaw and associated Land Use Map are amended, enabling the applicant to proceed with the Development Permit process.
The accompanying Land Use Redesignation Process Overview illustrates the land use redesignation procedure, highlighting the major stages and decision points involved.