Activa is now proposing a new development concept consisting of 47 three-storey townhouse units (23 units will directly face Margaret Ave) with at-grade parking. The revised proposal requires a Minor Variance and will be considered at the next Committee of Adjustment meeting on July 18, 2023 (applications A 2023-087 and B 2023-026). For more information, […]
Growing Together Updates
The Growing Together project is a continuation of the Planning Around Rapid Transit Stations (PARTS) and the Neighbourhood Planning Review (or Secondary Plan Review) projects which will produce updated land use designations and zoning for our community. Following the workshops held in Spring 2023, the project has released a Draft Approach to Growth and Change […]
Inclusionary Zoning Update
Exploring Inclusionary ZoningInclusionary Zoning (IZ) is a means of requiring private developers to include a percentage of below-market rate units within new, multi-unit housing developments. Provincial legislation limits IZ to: and prohibits regions and municipalities from collecting Development Charges, Parkland Dedication Fees and Community Benefits Charges on the IZ units. Within these limitations, the cities […]
Information About Proposed Bill 97
Introduced April 6, 2023, Bill 97 “Helping Homebuyers, Protecting Tenants: Ontario’s Housing Supply Action Plan April 2023” is a Province of Ontario omnibus bill that aims to amend 7 pieces of legislation (Planning Act, Municipal Act, Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing Act, Development Charges Act, etc.) and 8 sets of regulations. It also proposes […]
Regional Official Plan
Regional Official Plan UpdateThe decision regarding the Waterloo Region Official Plan update “ROPA 6” by the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing was released on April 11, 2023. The Ministry made several changes to the plan. See the ERO entry 019-5952 for details on the response and the modifications and below for media coverage. ROP […]
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