Volume 1
Chapter 1. Introduction
Chapter 2. Authority to Plan
I. Jurisdiction and Delegation
II. Provincial Direction; Federal Jurisdiction Over Land Use
Chapter 3. The Plan
I. Legal Nature
II. Planning Area
II. Contents of the Plan
IV. The Planning Process
V. Preparation
VI. Public Consultation
VII. Duty to Consult Aboriginal Peoples
VIII. Adoption
IX. Approval and Implementation
X. Review and Amendment
XI. Other Matters; Summary
Chapter 4. Zoning and Land Use
I. Land Use and Zoning Defined
II. Zoning and Land Use By-Laws
III. Challenges to Zoning and Land Use By-Laws
IV. Interim Development Control
V. Amendments to Zoning By-Laws
VI. Minor Variances; Environmental Considerations; Summary
Chapter 5. Subdivision and Development
I. Introduction
II. Development Regulation: Standards and Agreements
III. Residential Development
Iv. Development Costs
Chapter 6. Legal Non-Conforming Uses & Heritage Designation
I. Introduction
II. Legal Non-Conforming Uses
III. Heritage Designation
IV. Protection of Natural Heritage
Chapter 7. Building Construction Regulation
I. Statutory Authority: Building Codes
II. The Building Permit System
III. The Building Inspector
IV. Other Inspections
V. Maintenance, Repairs and Occupancy; Unsafe Buildings and Unsightly Premises
VI. Sign Regulation
VII. Accessibility Regulation; Building Records
Volume 2
Chapter 8. Challenges to Planning Decisions, Reviews and Appeals
I. General Matters
II. Newfoundland and Labrador
III. Prince Edward Island
IV. Nova Scotia
V. New Brunswick
VI. Quebec
VII. Ontario
VIII. Manitoba
IX. Saskatchewan
X. Alberta
XI. British Columbia
XII. Northern Canada
XIII. Processes and Procedures
XIV. Appeals; Liability of Municipalities
Chapter 9. Enforcement and Remedies
I. Enforcement
II. Offences & Penalties
III. Right of Way
IV. Remedies Available to Municipalities
V. Mandamus
VI. Injunctions
VII. Destruction or Removal
Chapter 10. Emerging Issues in Planning Law
I. Increased Pressures on Land, Air, Water and Energy
II. Sustainability
III. Health and Municipal Planning
Volume 3
Appendices
Volume 4
Appendices
