Hold Removal (HOLD)
A Hold Removal (HOLD) application is required when a Zoning By-law includes a Holding Symbol “H” on a property that restricts future uses and development until conditions for removing the “H” are satisfactorily met. A Zoning By-law amendment through a HOLD application facilitates the removal of the “H.”
The HOLD application process takes four to six months on average to complete.
- Application Submission
The applicant submits an application via ePLAN.
After receiving an application, the Development Technician will conduct a preliminary ‘Prescreen Review’ task to ensure that the required plans and documents have been successfully uploaded. The Development Technician will also ensure all submitted plans and documents meet the City’s ePLAN Submission Standards and the application fees have been determined and confirmed.
Note: The submission does not become an application with the benefit of a review timeline until it passes the City’s ‘Prescreen Review’ process and the application fees are paid.
For more information on how to submit an application, please refer to the HOLD ePLAN Quick Reference Guide. For the application fees, please refer to the City’s Fee By-law.
- Application Circulation
After a successful ‘Prescreen Review’ process, the Development Technician will circulate the file to the assigned Planner and internal and external agencies for review.
- Staff Review and Comments
Staff will work with the applicant to resolve issues identified during the review. If applicable, the applicant will revise and resubmit plans and documents for additional review.
- Application goes to Council for consideration and approval
Council reviews and decides on the application.
- Approval
If approved by Council, the (H) Holding symbol will be removed and the previously approved zoning and development standards on the property will come to effect.