The Official Plan is our City's key land use document. It describes what kind of community we want to become in the future. It sets goals, objectives, and policies which guide our land use planning decisions. Everything the City does related to land use needs to conform to the Plan.
The Zoning By-law manages the present and future land use in the City. It is a tool used to implement the Official Plan's vision for the City on a day-to-day basis. The Zoning By-law divides the City into land use zones. Each zone has a list of permitted land uses and a set of regulations. There are regulations that apply to specific uses permitted in each zone. There are also general regulations that apply to all properties in any zone.
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The Official Plan sets out the goals and objectives for the City of Belleville as a whole. The purpose is to inform the public of the City's general land use planning goals, objectives and policies in both the short and long term. It ensures that growth of the City meets the long term needs of the community. To obtain a copy of the schedules for the Official Plan please e-mail planning@belleville.ca.
We are currently undertaking an Official Plan Update as required by the Planning Act. |
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The Loyalist Secondary Plan forms part of the Official Plan. Developments in the Secondary Plan area are guided by the policies and provisions of the Secondary Plan and the Official Plan. In the event of a conflict, the policies of the Loyalist Secondary Plan prevail. We are currently undertaking a Loyalist Secondary Plan Update. |
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You can find the zoning of your property by entering your address into the Belleville Zoning Map. Once you have found the zoning of your property, refer to the corresponding zoning bylaw to find the permitted uses and standards. |
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Three zoning By-laws govern land use in the City of Belleville. We are currently undergoing a Zoning By-law Consolidation to update and consolidate the three existing Bylaws.
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Pre-consultation with City Staff is required prior to the submission of any planning applications. The purpose of the pre-consultation is to identify the information and supporting documentation that will be required prior to processing a 'complete application'. Please complete the pre-consultation form found below and email it along with any supporting documentation to planning@belleville.ca in order to book a meeting. Applicable fees for a pre-consultation meeting may apply. Pre-consultation for Development Applications Form If a proposed use or structure on a property does not meet the requirements of our Zoning By-law or is not consistent with the Official Plan, you will need to apply for an Official Plan and/or Zoning By-law Amendment. Apply for an Official Plan Amendment and/or Zoning Bylaw Amendment |
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If the zoning on a property is accompanied by a holding symbol (-h) which needs to be removed as all holding provisions have been met, please complete the application below and email it along with any supporting documents to planning@belleville.ca. |
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This guide outlines the procedures followed by the City of Belleville when processing applications to amend the Official Plan and / or Zoning By-law pursuant to sections 17 and 34 of the Ontario Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P.13, as amended. Application Process
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The fee schedule for Official Plan and/or Zoning By-law amendments can be found on our Planning Application Fees page. |
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A zoning and building compliance letter provides the current zoning of the applicable subject lands, and indicates whether there are any open building permits or open work orders regarding property standards issues for the subject lands. The fee for the compliance letter is $300.00 and is usually provided within 5 business days. You can request and pay for a zoning and building compliance letter online by completing the zoning and building compliance request form. |