Zoning By-law Review Survey

This survey allows residents, business owners, and all members of the community to share their feedback and learn more about the ongoing Zoning By-law Review. Please note that the answers provided in this survey will be taken into consideration and may be referenced in decision making for updates to the Zoning By-law. This is simply an opportunity to get informed and have your say.

1.Are you aware that the Town has a Zoning By-law and what this By-law is used for?

Yes

2.Which of the following statements below best describes you?(Required.)

Business owner

Visitor

I live in the Town, but study/work elsewhere

I live in the Town and study/work in the Town

I live elsewhere, but study/work in the Town

Other (please specify)

3.If you reside in the Town, where do you reside? Please provide the closest major intersection.

4.Do you know the current zoning of your property?

Yes

5.Is the current zoning by-law easy to understand?

Yes

I don't know

6.If you selected 'No' in the previous question, please provide more information.

7.Is it easy to navigate the zoning by-law on the Town's website?

Yes

I don't know

8.Have you ever submitted a planning application?

Yes

9.If you selected 'Yes' in the previous question, please describe how you found the process.

10.Please explain whether there are any zoning regulations that you find too strict or not strict enough.

Additional Residential Units (ARUs)

Additional Residential Units (ARUs) are self-contained homes located within the same building, or on the same lot, as a detached house, semi-detached house or rowhouse. They can be located within the interior of the existing house (example: basement), in an existing garage, or by constructing a detached unit on the property or as an addition to an existing building.

Two (2) ARUs are permitted provided that the following criteria are met:
- a detached house, semi-detached house or rowhouse is permitted, 
- lots are in the settlement area boundary (e.g. not on agricultural lands), and
- lots are served by municipal sewage works and municipal drinking water system

The ARU must meet applicable zoning by-law requirements (e.g., setbacks, and parking of one space per ARU).

11.Have you considered constructing an ARU?

Yes

12.If you have considered constructing an ARU, were there any zoning requirements that posed a challenge? Please describe.

13.Should vehicular parking be required for an ARU?

Yes

14.Do you have any concerns or suggestions regarding how home businesses are regulated in Town?

15.Are there any matters not mentioned that you would like to be addressed in the new Zoning By-law?

If you want to stay informed with Zoning By-law updates, please visit our website www.townofstmarys.com/zoningbylaw. Any additional questions, please contact Grant Brouwer, Director of Building and Development at gbrouwer@town.stmarys.on.ca.

Thank you for your feedback on the Zoning By-law Review. Your time is greatly appreciated.