Zoning By-law controls the use of land in your community.

An Official Plan sets our a municipality’s General policies for future land use and a Zoning By-law put the plan into effect and provides for its day-to-day administration.

Many municipalities have a comprehensive zoning bylaw that divides the municipality into different land use zones, with detailed maps. The bylaw specifies the permitted uses (for example, commercial or residential) and the required standards (for example, building size and location) in each zone.

Council for the Municipality of Shuniah has awarded a tender to Fotenn Planning + Design to prepare a new Comprehensive Zoning By-law to be consistent with municipality’s Official Plan.

One of the most important parts of this process is receiving community member’s input. Community members are encouraged to reach out to municipal staff with their feedback and input regarding the New Comprehensive Zoning By-law.