Letters of Opinion for Legal Non-Conforming

What is legal non-conforming?

Legal Non-Conforming means “a use that is not permitted in the current Zoning By-Law, but lawfully existed under the previous zoning by-laws that were in place.”

Under Section 34(9) of the Planning Act which reads:

No by-law passed under this section applies,

“to permit the use of any land, building or structure for any purpose prohibited by the by-law if such land, building or structure was lawfully used for such purpose on the day of the passing of the by-law so long as it continues to be used for that purpose.”

For general inquiry or assistance with the Legal Non-Conforming procedure please contact Denise Clement, Manager of Permits & Approvals Integration by calling 705-674-4455, Ext. 4426 or by email to denise.clement@greatersudbury.ca