Remove or Lift a Holding Provision
What is a Holding Provision?
In accordance with Section 36 of the Planning Act, City Council has the authority to apply a holding “H” symbol to a Zoning By-law that is passed under Section 34 of the Planning Act.
Holding provisions restrict the use / development of certain lands until outstanding conditions of development are satisfied. For example, a holding symbol may be applied in cases where additional study work is required, or municipal infrastructure is not in place. City Council has the authority to remove / lift a holding provision when the conditions of development are satisfied.
Applying to Remove/Lift a Holding Provision
Application Submission Requirements:
- Written request (in the form of a letter)
- Necessary documentation or study required to satisfy the holding provision. Consult the City’s Terms of Reference for guidance.
- All required application fees to:
Remove/Lift a Holding Provision Process
Remove/Lift Holding (H) Provision Application
Time to Process (to decision): 2 Weeks
| Step | City's Role | Applicants Role | Target Timeline |
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| Pre-Consultation | City Staff, any required agencies and an applicant will review a preliminary development proposal, discuss the nature of the proposal, any development and planning issues, the need for additional information, and the planning approvals process. The City will provide the applicant a pre-consultation form/checklist identifying what approvals, studies, information, materials, and fees are required to proceed with a formal application. | Applicant completes Pre-consultation process | 3 weeks |
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| Application Submission | -- | Applicant submits:- formal application
- material to support lifting the H provision
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| - | Reviews files (i.e., names, unlocked status) | -- | 2 days |
| - | Generates invoice | Applicant pays required fees | 1 day |
| - | Planner assigned to file | -- | 1 day |
| Review for Completeness | Planner reviews for complete application. | -- | 1 day |
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| Circulation (When Complete) | Planner circulates to internal departments (and external agencies, if required). | -- | 1 day |
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| - | Notice of Application to Lift Holding (H) Provision given by Planner. | -- | 1 week |
| Decision by General Manager of Planning, Building, and Development or Designate | Memo and by-law presented for approval. | -- | 1 week |
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| - | If approved, by-law is sent to Clerk and Mayor for signing. | -- | 1 day |
| - | Decision letter sent by Planner. | -- | 1 day |
