The City is inviting the public to an open house at Steinbach City Hall, located at 225 Reimer Avenue, on Thursday, April 30, 2015 from 4:30-7:30pm regarding the City of Steinbach’s zoning by-law update.
Project Background
The City of Steinbach is updating the City of Steinbach zoning by-law and is seeking public input.
Steinbach’s Official Community Plan (OCP) was recently adopted and to ensure that the City’s zoning regulations align with the updated OCP, a comprehensive review and update of the zoning by-law has been undertaken. In addition to aligning the zoning by-law with the updated OCP, this review and update has also improved the usability of the zoning by-law.
The zoning by-law
The City of Steinbach zoning by-law is the planning tool that implements the general policies of the OCP. It regulates land use and development by setting specific standards which include provisions for how land and buildings may be used, where buildings and structures may be located, lot sizes, dimensions, parking, and landscaping. For example, the OCP may designate an area generally for residential use and the zoning by-law may then zone specific areas for single detached dwellings, townhouses, or apartments.
How to get involved
In February 2015, a Public Open House was held to provide an opportunity to share feedback on the existing zoning by-law and to help determine what changes should be considered in the by-law update. Feedback from the Open House along with discussions with frequent users of the zoning by-law, City of Steinbach administrators, and our own review were considered in the zoning by-law update. These proposed updates are being presented at a second Public Open House.
The public is invited to stop by to learn about the project, ask questions, and share opinions on the proposed zoning by-law updates. Presentation boards and materials will be on display for you to see and representatives will be available to engage in dialogue.
For more information, please contact Brock Feenstra at 204-943-3178 or email feenstrab@mmm.ca.
