Zoning By-Law Amendment | Town of Grimsby

Depending on your planned use of a property or if you’re making certain changes not allowed by Grimsby’s zoning by-law, you may need to apply for a zoning by-law amendment (ZBA), also known as rezoning. A ZBA can be considered only if your proposed use is allowed by Grimsby’s Official Plan. Small changes to the zoning by-law can be assessed through the minor variance process.

A by-law is approved by Council to implement and regulate the land use designations and planning policies of a Municipality's Official Plan at a more detailed level. The level of detail included within the Zoning By-law regulations commonly speak to the following elements:

Building Height
Landscaped Open Space
Lot Area, Coverage, and Density
Minimum Distance Separation
Parking Requirements
Permitted Uses
Setbacks from Buildings and or Structures

Step 1. Book a pre-consultation meeting

Before starting your application, you must attend a pre-consultation meeting.

Step 2. Complete ZBA form

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Step 3. Review Required Documentation

Terms of Reference

Step 4. Review Application Fee

If determined to be applicable during the pre-consultation process, additional agencies may also require payment of fees or review including Niagara Region, Region of Niagara Public Health, Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority (NPCA), Niagara Escarpment Commission (NEC), Canadian National Railway (CN Rail), Grimsby Power Inc., Enbridge Pipelines Inc., Ministry of Transportation, Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks, and Ministry of Natural Resources and Fisheries.

Step 5. Submit Application

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Step 6. Application Completeness

Once your application has been submitted to the Planning Department, it will be assessed for completion according to the requirements set in the pre-consultation process, and verified that all required fees are paid for.

If it is deemed complete, you will be notified with a letter of completion within 30 days of submission, which will include next steps for the application.

If it is deemed to be incomplete, you will be notified of any revisions or additional information required. Additional fees may apply.