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Mississauga Preliminary Zoning Review & Zoning Certificate of Occupancy
A Preliminary Zoning Review is an optional check of zoning compliance done in cycles of about 20 business days. A Zoning Certificate of Occupancy approves a new use or change of use [MISS].
You need it when: Confirming zoning compliance before a building permit or site plan, or changing the use of a building or unit.
Why it's needed
- Finds zoning deficiencies (which may need a minor variance) before the formal building permit [MISS].
When to apply
- Early in design; each review cycle takes about 20 business days [MISS].
Review time
Plan for about 20 business days. per cycle [MISS]
Documents for a complete application
- Preliminary zoning review application
- Site plan, floor plans and elevations with zoning statistics
How to submit
- ePlans [MISS].
Official pages
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Sources are marked in the text: [TO] toronto.ca pages, [Guide] general industry guidance, [Plan] permit planning practice. Confirm on the official page before applying.