PLG 610 Study Guide - Final Guide: Plans, Urban Design, Minimax
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Management of resources, and (3) protecting public health and safety: applies to all of ontario, under the planning act , growth plan/other provincial policy documents all decisions must conform to the. Growth plan: applies to the greater golden horseshoe, main focus: provides more detail and specific growth management than the pps, other focuses: intensification targets, density targets, settlement boundaries, preservation of natural heritage, hazards, resources, etc. If something does not comply to a zoning by-law, there are two options: rezone: must be consistent and conform to other plans, minor variance: minor adjustments for the zoning permissions. Must go to the committee of adjustment. Looks at grade of land, natural resources, flood plain, etc: zoning by-laws are retroactive: Section 2: holding by-laws, interim control by-laws, temporary use by-laws. Freeze the use of land until a condition is met. Conditions are set out in the regulations for the zoning by-law hold.