What is the difference between land use designation and zoning?

Land use designation – describes the existing or future uses and building types a property can have (e.g., commercial, residential, etc.) and are found in the Official Community Plan. Changing the land use designation does not automatically change the zoning.

Zoning – specifies permitted uses, lot sizes, and other regulations, such as the height, setbacks and density of buildings. All land in the City is assigned a zone under the City’s Zoning Bylaw. A zoning change (i.e., rezoning) must be consistent with the land use designation in the Official Community Plan.

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