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(ii) when land assembly is required to
permit orderly development;
(iii) when the level of community services
and/or infrastructure is not yet
adequate to support the proposed use;
(iv) where environmental conditions or
constraints temporarily preclude
development or redevelopment; and
(v) where required studies related to
traffic, soils, protection of site features,
environmental constraints, design
features, or market impact analysis
have not yet been approved by the
City;
(b) the zoning by-law containing the holding
provisions specifies the interim land uses
to be permitted, the conditions for removal
of the holding provision, and any
regulations or restrictions applying to the
lands during the time the holding
provision is in place; and
(c) a by-law to remove the holding symbol is
passed when all the conditions set out in
the holding provision have been satisfied.
CITY POLICY
Holding By-laws (cont’d)
15.17 As provided for in the Planning Act, City
Council may pass by-laws that grant an
increase in density of development not
exceeding 25% of the density that would
otherwise be permitted by this Plan, providing,
CITY POLICY
Bonus Zoning
(a) the density bonus is given only in return
for the provision of specific services,
facilities or matters as specified in the
by-law, such as but not limited to,
additional open space or community
facilities, assisted or special needs
housing, the preservation of heritage
buildings or structures, or the preservation
of natural heritage features and functions;
(b) the effects of the density bonus have been
reviewed and determined by Council to be
in conformity with the general intent of
this Plan; and
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