By-law 2025-117: A by-law to amend Zoning By-law 2016-040 (rezoning of 42 Mercer Street)

Passed by Council on September 8, 2025, this by-law amends Zoning By-law 2016-040 to allow a mixed-use development at 42 Mercer Street. The change supports downtown revitalization by combining residential living with ground-floor commercial space.

What the by-law does

The amendment re-zones the property from a purely commercial district to a mixed-use zone. This change permits the construction of a building that includes retail or office space on the main floor and residential units above. The by-law also sets specific limits for building height, lot coverage, and parking requirements to match the surrounding streetscape.

Who it applies to

This by-law applies only to the property located at 42 Mercer Street. It does not change zoning rules for other properties in the city.

Enforcement and fines

Any development on the property must follow the approved site plan and the terms of this by-law. Failure to comply with the Zoning By-law is an offence under the Planning Act, 2019. The City can issue orders to stop work, require changes, or impose fines for non-compliance.

When it takes effect

This by-law took effect on the day it was passed by Council, September 8, 2025.

Review the full text

A certified copy of By-law 2025-117 is available for public review at the Clerk's Office in City Hall. You can also access it through the online by-law search portal.