Minister's Zoning Order (MZO)

A Minister’s Zoning Order Application (MZO) is required to revoke or amend the Minister’s Zoning Order for properties governed under the Provincial Parkway Belt or Airport regulations.

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 MZO ePLAN Quick Reference Guide. For the application fees, please refer to the City’s Fee By-law.

MZO Application Form

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 the Development Services Committee (DSC) and Council for review

The DCS and Council reviews the application and provides a recommendation to the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing.

Application goes to the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing for review and approval

The Minister will review Council’s recommendation and render a decision.

The Minister also has discretion to refer matters to the Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT) for a recommendation. A hearing will be held and the OLT will provide a recommendation to the Minister to render the final decision on the matter.

Approval

The approved revocation or amendment to the MZO will come into effect.