Zoning By-law Amendment Application

INTRODUCTION

The City of Dryden Council is the approved body for Zoning Amendments.  Section 34 of the Planning Act sets out the process and requirements for Zoning Amendment applications.

The City of Dryden's current Comprehensive Zoning By-law is No. 2740-2000, as amended.  The zoning by-law regulates the use of lands in the city.  The zoning by-law contains maps and schedules which identify all properties and the zone in which they are located.  Each zone contains a list of permitted uses and regulations which control the size of lots, minimum frontages, parking requirements, etc.

If a use proposed for a property is not permitted by the existing zoning, approval of a Zoning By-law Amendment will be required by the City of Dryden Council prior to establishing the use.

This Zoning By-law Amendment Application is to be completed and submitted to the City of Dryden Building and Planning Department for processing.  Please note an applicaton for a zoning by-law amendment generally requires  approximately 2 to 4 months to process.

You are strongly encouraged to consult with the City of Dryden planning staff for guidance prior to making any formal submission.

** Please note if you are uncomfortable completing this Application Form online, it may also be picked up at the Building and Planning Department at 30 Van Horne Avenue and completed manually and must be submitted with all required information and fee(s).

FEES:

Effective January 1, 2023

Zoning Bylaw Amendment     $1,685.00

* Fees are payable by cash, cheque, debit or credit card at the City of Dryden, 30 Van Horne Avenue.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:

In accordance with Section 34(10.1) of The Planning Act and Ontario Regulation 545/06, this Application must be completely filled out and the required fee and information must be provided.  Should this Application not be completely filled out and the required fee and information not be provided, the Application shall be returned.

A complete applicaton consists of the following:

1. A complete and signed application form and payment of the prescribed application fee.
2. A signed letter of authorization from the owner(s) of the property for those applications submitted by an agent.
3. Four (4) copies of all supporting technical and background information reports as required.

GENERAL INFORMATION

DESCRIPTIVE INFORMATION

1.  Location of Property

2.  Size of Property:

PURPOSE OF THE APPLICATION

13. Proposed Land Use:  (Please be specific - i.e. commerical, retail, office, restaurant, residential - number of units, apartments; industrial - warehouse, manufacturing.  Also include any details of proposed buidlings including setbacks, building height, building floor area, etc.)  Please attach any drawings, proposed site plans, etc. relevant to this Application)

OTHER INFORMATION

15. Is the subject land the subject of an application for approval of:

17. This application must be accompanied by a sketch, survey or preliminary site plan showing the following:

1. The boundaries and dimensions of the subject land.

2. The location, size and type of all existing and proposed buildings and structures on the subject land, indicating the distance of the buildings or structures from the front yard lot line; rear yard lot line and the side yard lot lines.

3. The approximate location of all natual and artificial features or the subject land and on the land that is adjacent to the subject land that, in the opinion of the applicant, may affect the application.  Examples include:  buildings, railways, pipeline, roads, watercourse, drainage ditches, rivers, wetlands, wells and septic tanks, highways, roads, rights-of-way.

4. The current uses of land that is adjacent to the subject land.

5. The location and nature of any easements affecting the subject land.

DECLARATION

** Personal information contained in this application form (name, address, phone number, e-mail address) is part of the public record and by signing such an application form the applicant acknowledges that such information can be disclosed to the public.

OWNER'S AUTHORIZATION (if using an Agent)

If an agent is used, the owner MUST complete this section.  If there is more than one owner, a separate authorization from each individual or corporation is required.  Attach additional page or pages in the same format as this authorization if necessary (a file upload link for additional authorizations will follow this authorization).

APPLICATION DECLARATION

, and that all the statements contained within this application are true and correct, and I make this solemn declaration conscientiously believing it to be true, and knowing that it is of the same force and effect as if made under oath, and by virtue of the Canada Evidence Act. I hereby make this application for Zoning Amendment acknowledging the City of Dryden will process the application based on the information provided.

** This section to be completed in the presence of a Commissioner of Oaths **

I understand that all the information, documents, drawings and plans provided with this application will be made available to the public, as required by the provisions of the Planning Act. R.S.O., 1990, c.P13, as amended.

Declared before me at the                                                  

in the District of                                                  this                  day of                      , 20    .

Signature of Commissioner for Taking Affidavits                                     Signature of Declarant

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