As-of-right zoning (also known as As-of-right) is a right given to owners of property to use or develop it, without the need of approval from city council or a public hearing. It is the foundational legal framework which allows for Three-units-as-of-right and Four-units-as-of-right. Bill 23 expanded as-of-right to include small scale residential uses of up to three units per lot, or Three-units-as-of-right.
Canadian Legal Definition
As-of-right: Entitlement of the owner of property to use or develop it, without recourse to a public hearing process or a vote of municipal council, if the proposed use accords with the zoning by-laws. 1
Goals
- To speed up approvals and construction of new developments.
- To meet planned minimum density targets near major transit stations.