Course Description:
NOTE: Manual is NOT included in course fee, you can use the online manual or purchase one from the OBOA website.
This course is designed for designers and building officials who require a general knowledge of community planning and a working knowledge of the purpose and effect of zoning but who do not process planning applications.
Objectives of the course:
- Understand the importance of land use planning to the province, municipality and the public.
- Be able to identify the legislative authority for planning in the province and recognize the most important components of this legislation that have a direct effect on job responsibilities.
- Understand the general purpose and contents of an official plan and the role that an official plan plays with respect to local planning functions.
- Understand the purposes and generic contents of a zoning by-law, different types of zoning by-laws and amendment procedures.
- Recognize problem areas that may arise from conflicts between planning decisions or regulations and responsibilities under the Building Code Act or building code requirements and identify mechanisms to resolve such problems
- Recognize other planning tools, the role of the committee of adjustment, and minor variances and non-conforming uses
- Understand the procedures and requirements of zoning administration and the use of letters of compliance.
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