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Zoning By-law Review and Urban Design Guidelines

The Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville is undertaking a review of its Zoning By-law and Urban Design Guidelines to help guide the Town’s growth.

Zoning By-laws are rules for how land in a town can be used. They tell us what kinds of uses, buildings and structures can go where. They also say how tall buildings can be, how far they should be from the street or neighbour’s property, and how many parking spots they need. These rules help keep communities organized and make sure new buildings fit in well.

Urban Design Guidelines are suggestions for how towns should look and feel. They help make sure buildings, streets, and parks are built in a way that makes the town a good place to live, walk around, and enjoy.

The purpose of this Community Survey is to collect feedback and help identify key issues and concerns that should be addressed through the project. We encourage you to register on the project webpage to help stay informed on project milestones and to hear about opportunities for future engagement on the Zoning By-law Review and Urban Design Guidelines!

This survey will take approximately 10 - 15 minutes to complete. Questions may be skipped if desired.
1.Do you live or work in Whitchurch-Stouffville?
2.How long have you lived or worked in Whitchurch-Stouffville?
3.Select all answers that apply to you:
4.Do you have experience using or reviewing the Town's Zoning By-law or Urban Design Guidelines? Please share details about your experience and what the outcome was.
5.Thinking about a future zoning by-law, how flexible or restrictive do you think it should be? Please select the option that best reflects your view
6.What do you value most about the Town’s look and feel that should be protected as it grows?
7.What attributes of new development or redevelopment are important for making it feel well designed and fit in the Town? (Select top 3 choices)
8.The province is expanding housing options and supply. How should the Town’s new Zoning By-law and Design Guidelines support this? (Select top 3 choices)
9.What type(s) of housing would you like to see more of in the Town? (Select top 3 choices)
10.What issues or challenges do local businesses face that zoning might help address? (Select all that apply)
11.Should small neighbourhood supportive businesses (i.e., cafes, corner stores, hair salon, tutoring, etc.,) be permitted in residential areas?
12.Are there any places in Town where you would like to see certain uses or types of buildings?
13.Are there any uses that are not suitable to be along Main Street?
14.Do you have any additional feedback, ideas, priorities, or opportunities that the Town should consider for this project?
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