Commercial assessment phase-in guide

How to designate a commercial development district and develop a commercial phase-in by-law that supports municipal priorities.

This guide helps municipalities design a commercial phase-in by-law that suits their area and objectives.

Information includes:

• overview of the goals the phase-in tool can help support
• process
• how to design a by-law that meets their needs
• items to consider when further developing the by-law
• examples that show the financial impact of implementing the phase-in tool