Why does the current Zoning By-law need to be changed?
The current By-law was adopted in 1995 and served primarily to merge key zoning provisions of 7 previous zoning by-laws. At the time of drafting, the current by-law was not designed to guide development pro-actively in order to implement the vision of Plan Winnipeg. Finally, the rigid model and age of the current By-law make it relatively time-consuming to negotiate and obtain development approvals, which slows economic growth. The Mayor’s Red Tape Report called for a review of potential regulatory barriers and the removal of those regulations that do not provide significant public benefits.
