Part 6: New zoning language and definitions
I mentioned in Part 1 of this series that Ottawa’s current Zoning By-law is a hodgepodge of rules combined from older zoning by-laws, dating back more than fifty years. It’s one of the most complicated zoning regulations in Canada.
One of the goals in updating the by-law is to clean it up, simplify it, and update the language to reflect current realities. And here’s another way that residents can get involved and share feedback.
I’m encouraging residents to review the draft zoning provisions and share any comments or questions at NewZoning@ottawa.ca. Comments received before June 30 will be reviewed and considered by staff and may inform changes in the final Zoning By-law presented to Council.
Both of these documents contain the complete Table of Contents, definitions, provisions, and regulations that will form the new Zoning By-Law. Every provision is notated with background and rationale.
- Document 15 has “tracked changes” from the previous draft iteration
- Document 16 is a “clean version” without the mark-up.
There’s even more background info on the City’s engage.ottawa.ca web site, including:
- Interactive Draft 2 – Zoning Map – Detailed maps showing “before” and “after” zoning for the entire city
- Document 08 – Digital Twin – a 3D mapping tool that you can use to examine the proposed zoning in your neighbourhood
- Document 03 – Overview of Key Issues and Options – a discussion of significant issues that have come up during public feedback and consultation
- Document 13 – Public Engagement Strategy – How City staff will be gathering feedback, and the schedule of next steps.
More consultation
City staff will hold several in-person and virtual consultation sessions this spring:
- Thursday, May 29: Virtual open house
- Monday, June 2: In-person open house at Ben Franklin Place, 101 Centrepointe Drive.
- Tuesday, June 3: Virtual open house
Details about these consultations, along with further updates on the New Zoning by-law and additional opportunities for engagement will be posted on Engage Ottawa soon.
And of course, I’m interested to hear from Stittsville residents on any of your comments and questions. Contact me at glen.gower@ottawa.ca. You can also email newzoning@ottawa.ca to reach City planners who are working on this project.
Thanks for reading!
Series index
- Part 1: The big picture
- Part 2: A look at neighbourhood zones in Stittsville
- Part 3: Stittsville’s “hubs and corridors”
- Part 4: Transition for high-rise buildings on Hazeldean
- Part 5: Minimum parking requirements
- Part 6: New zoning language and definitions (this post)