Interim Control By-law 56-2026

By-law No. 56-2026 of The Corporation of the City of Brantford

Being a by-law to implement Interim Control pursuant to section 38 of the Planning Act for certain employment areas in the City of Brantford, to facilitate an official plan review respecting conformity with the Planning Act and consistency with the Provincial Planning Statement, 2024.

WHEREAS the City of Brantford has initiated a review of its Official Plan pursuant to section 26 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.P.13, including matters respecting the areas of employment as defined in subsection 1(1) of the Planning Act;

AND WHEREAS the use of land for new institutional uses and commercial uses, including retail and office uses, would prevent the City of Brantford from including such lands within an area of employment;

AND WHEREAS the Council of the Corporation of the City of Brantford wishes to undertake a land needs assessment and a comprehensive employment area review, to consider the alignment of the City’s employment areas with the definition of area of employment found in subsection 1(1) of the Planning Act;

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE MUNICIPAL COUNCIL OF THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF BRANTFORD ENACTS AS FOLLOWS, PURSUANT THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 38 OF THE PLANNING ACT:

1. This By-law shall apply to the lands, building, and structures within the area shown in Schedule “A” attached to this By-law.
2. The following terms have the same meaning as defined in By-law 124-2024 of the City of Brantford, as amended:
   1. Accessory;
   2. Asphalt plant;
   3. Building;
   4. Cannabis production and processing facility;
   5. Concrete batching plant;
   6. Food processing plant;
   7. Manufacturing use;
   8. Office, general;
   9. Research use;
   10. Retail store;
   11. Structure;
   12. Transportation terminal;
   13. Warehouse;
3. The intent of this By-law is to prevent the establishment of uses which do not align with the definition of “area of employment” contained in subsection 1 (1) of the Planning Act on lands, buildings, and structures within the area shown in Schedule “A” attached to this By-law so that such lands may be evaluated through a land needs assessment and a comprehensive employment area review, the findings of which will be implemented through an official plan amendment and zoning by-law amendment, as directed by the Council of the City of Brantford.

4. Notwithstanding any other by-law to the contrary, no person shall use any land, buildings, or structures for any purpose except the following:
   
   1. A use that existed on the date of the passage of this By-law, so long as it continues to be used for such purposes.
   2. One or more of the following uses:
      
      1. Asphalt plant;
      2. Brewery, distillery, or winery;
      3. Cannabis production and processing facility;
      4. Concrete batching plant;
      5. Food processing plant;
      6. Manufacturing Use;
      7. Research use;
      8. Transportation terminal;
      9. Warehouse;
   3. Any other business and economic use prescribed by the Province under subparagraph 1 vi of the definition of “area of employment” found in subsection 1 (1) of the Planning Act.
   4. One or more of the following uses, provided that the use is accessory to a use identified in clause 4. a), b), or c) above:
      
      1. Office, general;
      2. Retail store; or,
      3. Any other use which serves an accessory function to a use identified in clause 4. a), b) or c).
   5. A use identified in Section 3.32 (Uses Permitted in All Zones) of Zoning By-law 124-2024.

5. This By-law shall become effective from and after the date of passing thereof.
6. This By-law shall be effective for a period of one (1) year from the date of passing thereof, unless extended by Council in accordance with the provisions of Section 38 of the Planning Act.
   Passed this 26th day of May, 2026.