New draft bylaw online for review

The city's draft consolidated zoning bylaw and mapping are now available online for public viewing and comment.

The updated by-law is a consolidation of the city's three previously existing zoning by-laws. It is designed as a user-friendly document which utilizes plain language and modernizes terminology to reflect today's society.

The updated by-law also implements the adopted new Official Plan which will provide more opportunities for additional housing options, support active transportation, and permit new businesses, and offers new protections for the environment, mature neighbourhoods and sensitive land uses.

The city contracted Dillon Consulting Limited to undertake the project in 2019 and since then, has held a number public engagement sessions to gain feedback from the community on the update, including several “hot button” zoning issues.

A complete summary of public consultation on the project is available online. With the draft by-law and mapping now complete, city staff and Dillon Consulting will host two Public Information Centres on April 20 from 2 to 5 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. to discuss the project with residents and get their feedback before they are finalized.

The bylaw will be discussed in a zoning bylaw public information centre April 20 from 2 to 5 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. in the Sir Mackenzie Bowell Room, Third Floor, City Hall (169 Front St.).

Public comments may also be submitted to planning@belleville.ca. For more information on the project, visit: Belleville. ca/ZBLConsolidation.