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2017, c.18 - Local Governance Act

Section 20.2
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Application to repeal or amend by-law
2023, c.18, s.97
20.2(1)An owner of property who alleges that a by-law or any portion of a by-law prevents the reasonable use of the property may apply to the Minister to repeal or amend a by-law, and, on receiving a completed application, the Minister shall notify the local government that made the by-law of the application.
20.2(2)When notified by the Minister, the local government that made the by-law shall inform the Minister if any proposed amendments to the by-law could impact the Minister’s decision to repeal or amend the by-law.
20.2(3)An application to repeal or amend a by-law shall
(a) describe how the by-law prevents the reasonable use of property consistent with the purpose for which it was zoned,
(b) provide evidence that the property referred to in the application is being used in conformity with the land use plan and the zoning by-law, and
(c) provide evidence that the applicant has attempted, in good faith, to resolve the matter in dispute with the local government and is unable to bring about a resolution of the dispute.
2023, c.18, s.97