Approach to Special Modifications

The current Zoning Bylaw has 86 special modifications, and each one has been carefully reviewed in the development of the proposed Zoning Bylaw. For each special modification, we assessed whether it should be deleted, modified, or kept substantially the same. Special modifications are proposed to be deleted if they are more restrictive than the standard zone or if they are no longer warranted in relation to the OCP. Special modifications are proposed to be kept or modified if they remain relevant and do not conflict with the OCP.

In total, 40 special modifications are carried forward into the proposed bylaw. Additionally, 6 new special modifications have been introduced to support specific OCP policies or to address situations where standard zone conversion is not appropriate for a particular site.

All retained special modifications have been rewritten for consistency and clarity, ensuring they are easier to understand and apply.

A complete list of the special modifications from the current Zoning Bylaw, including the proposed action (delete, modify, or keep) and the reason, and all newly introduced modifications, is provided in the List of Special Modifications document.