WHEREAS Report ACS2026-PDB-PSX-0076 recommends rezoning the lands municipally known as 1740, 1754, 1760 St. Laurent Boulevard and 700 Mountaineer Private; and AND WHEREAS revisions to the proposed development were submitted during the application review process, including an increase to the proposed building heights; and AND WHEREAS the City of Ottawa wants to ensure transparency and meaningful op
WHEREAS report ACS2026-PDB-PS-0068 recommends several amendments to the Permanent Signs on Private Property By-law 2016-326 to comply with the New Zoning By-law and to make other minor amendments of an administrative nature; AND WHEREAS report ACS2026-PDB-PS-0068 does not contain the language necessary to add the clarity sought and contains several technical errors; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT t
the zoning bylaw 2026-050 provides a maximum parking ratio of 1.25 spaces per dwelling unit at 3 Hamilton Avenue North and 223, 229 and 233 Armstrong And whereas this site is within walking distance of the Tunney's Pasture Rapid Transit Station. Therefore be it resolved, that Planning and Housing Committee recommend Council direct Staff to reconsider the parking maximums in proximity to rapid tran
WHEREAS the applicant has requested the opportunity to continue discussions with staff regarding the parking concerns raised in the report; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Report ACS2026-PDB-PDX-0040 be
(on behalf of Councillor S. Desroches) Motion BE IT RESOLVED that Planning and Housing Committee recommend that Council approve that Mosquito Drive in Ward 22 be renamed McEvoy Drive.
WHEREAS the City of Ottawa’s current Site Plan Control By-law was updated to exempt residential and mixed-use buildings of up to 12 dwelling units from requiring a site plan control application pursuant to Motion No. 2025-66-05, in the context of the Housing Innovation Task Force Report; and WHEREAS Planned Unit Developments of multiple residential buildings on a lot are exempt from site plan cont
WHEREAS the City of Ottawa (the City) and Canadian Union of Public Employees, Local 5500 (CUPE 5500) have committed to working collaboratively to resolve issues of mutual concern in the workplace; and, WHEREAS the collective agreements between the City and Canadian Union of Public Employees, Local 5500 (CUPE 5500) expired on March 31, 2026; and, WHEREAS the bargaining teams for the City and Canadi
WHEREAS on November 9, 2022 City Council passed By-law 2022-377 which rezoned a strip, 20 metres in width or less, of part of the lands addressed as 1 and 7 Cheryl Road and part of 5 Majestic Drive from R3WW to R3WW[2842], prohibiting development on the said strip of land to protect lands potentially required for Barrhaven Light Rail Transit (“LRT”) infrastructure, pending design work to be comple
WHEREAS Mosquito Drive is the name of a street in Ward 22 within the Riverside South Business Park; and WHEREAS McEvoy was approved as a street name through the Commemorative Naming Policy in April 2025 and is available to be used in Ward 22; and WHEREAS the McEvoy family immigrated from Ireland in 1827 and was instrumental in the development of Ottawa’s rural south; and WHEREAS the McEvoy & Shiel
That the following motion be added for consideration as an additional item at the July 8, 2026 meeting of Planning and Housing Committee, pursuant to Subsection 89 (3) of the Procedure By-law. WHEREAS Mulkins Main Dental is proposing the installation of a replacement ground sign, with electronic message centre at 1 Mulkins Street; and WHEREAS an existing ground sign is installed and the business w
WHEREAS in 2024, City Council approved the Commemorative Naming Policy; and WHEREAS in keeping with its powers set out in the Municipal Act, 2001, Council may assign a commemorative name by resolution, notwithstanding the provisions included in the Commemorative Naming Policy; and WHEREAS Addressing By-law No. 2014-78 provides the regulatory framework for municipal addressing within the City of Ot
WHEREAS in 2024, City Council approved the Commemorative Naming Policy; and WHEREAS in keeping with its powers set out in the Municipal Act, 2001, Council may assign a commemorative name by resolution, notwithstanding the provisions included in the Commemorative Naming Policy; and WHEREAS Addressing By-law No. 2014-78 provides the regulatory framework for municipal addressing within the City of Ot
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Recommendation 2. a. in the staff report be replaced with the following text: Direct staff to explore and assess other financial and non-financial strategies (including but not limited to policy or process changes and reprioritization of existing funding sources to support service enhancements as described in this report), consult with relevant advisory committees, an
WHEREAS Ottawa residents continue to face a shortage of primary care providers, and a City report from October 2025 estimated that 270 new primary care providers are required to ensure all residents have local access to primary care; and WHEREAS City Council approved a Primary Care Provider Recruitment and Retention Strategy in October 2025; and WHEREAS there are several groups city-wide who want
WHEREAS on July 10, 2024, City Council approved the Commemorative Naming Policy; and WHEREAS in keeping with its powers set out in the Municipal Act, 2001, Council may assign a commemorative name by resolution, notwithstanding the provisions included in the Commemorative Naming Policy; and WHEREAS Marion Gullock lived in Stittsville for close to 68 years and played a vital role in the formation of
WHEREAS Council has affirmed its intention to make Ottawa the most housing friendly city in Canada; and WHEREAS as outlined by the Development Feasibility Analysis prepared for the City of Ottawa by Bloomberg Associates, the combination of measures taken by this term of Council have made “meaningful gains” toward improving project viability; and WHEREAS these gains are reflected in the fact that h
WHEREAS the City of Ottawa (the City) and Amalgamated Transit Union 279 (Para Transpo) have committed to working collaboratively to resolve issues of mutual concern in the workplace; and WHEREAS the collective agreement between the City and Amalgamated Transit Union 279 (Para Transpo) expired on December 31, 2023; and WHEREAS the bargaining teams for the City and Amalgamated Transit Union 279 (Par
WHEREAS the report recommendation that approval be conditional upon “the applicant working with Heritage Planning staff to explore the feasibility of conserving the relief sculpture on the upper storey of the existing building,” and; WHEREAS the relief sculpture is worthy of conservation as a heritage and cultural asset; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the recommended condition c. be amended to read
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Planning and Housing Committee allow discussion of this item for consideration by the Committee at today’s meeting, pursuant to subsection 89(4) of the Procedure By-law (being by-law no. 2025-100) to allow for questions to staff.
WHEREAS the development proposed for 951 Gladstone Avenue and 145 Loretta Avenue North includes buildings that will be constructed in close proximity to the O-Train Line 2, Trillium Line; and WHEREAS buildings that are situated close to the property line are subject to fire safety requirements regulated by the Ontario Building Code; and WHEREAS a Limiting Distance Agreement (LDA) is a contractual
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council hereby authorizes and approves the proposed terms of settlement of claims with various insurers under the Builders Risk Insurance Policy No. 14602 whereby the City would recover certain costs arising from the June 2016 sinkhole event during Stage 1 LRT construction, as set out in the confidential Settlement Agreement dated February 27, 2026, and as presented to Council
WHEREAS on July 10, 2024, City Council approved the Commemorative Naming Policy; and WHEREAS in keeping with its powers set out in the Municipal Act, 2001, Council may assign a commemorative name by resolution, notwithstanding the provisions included in the Commemorative Naming Policy; and WHEREAS John Curry lived in Stittsville for over 40 years and served as the long-time editor, writer and publ
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Planning and Housing Committee approve the addition of this item for consideration by the committee at today’s meeting, pursuant to subsections 89(3) and (4) of the Procedure By-law (being by-law no. 2025-100) to allow for the response to be listed on the agenda at the earliest possible opportunity following the submission of the inquiry at the February 25, 2026 Council mee
WHEREAS Ottawa’s Official Plan seeks to achieve more growth through intensification than by greenfield development; and WHEREAS maintaining the existing urban boundary and village boundaries can help the municipality conserve resources, promote sustainable growth, and manage the efficient use of land; and THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that during the consideration of the Official Plan Amendment
That the following item be added to the agenda of the meeting of Planning and Housing Committee of February 4, 2026 pursuant to the Procedure By-law, subsection 89(3). WHEREAS the National Capital Commission (NCC) is a trusted partner for city building and the enrichment of Ottawa; and WHEREAS the City of Ottawa and the NCC have a shared vision for seeing vibrant, dynamic communities and public sp
WHEREAS the City of Ottawa’s Official Plan commits that “by 2046, the majority of trips in the city will be made by sustainable transportation,” such as walking, biking, and transit; and WHEREAS the City of Ottawa’s Transportation Master Plan acknowledges that “Ottawa’s minimum bike parking rates should support long-term cycling mode share targets and associated bike ownership levels”; and WHEREAS
WHEREAS the final draft new Zoning By-law and Zoning Map were released on September 28, 2025, and this version of the proposed By-law and Zoning Map are included in report ACS2025-PDB-PS-0020 released December 1, 2025; and AND WHEREAS since the release of final Draft in September, staff received comments from the public, and have prepared proposed amendments to the draft By-law and Zoning Map thro
WHEREAS Council approved an Official Plan Amendment (OPA 46) on June 25, 2025 through Report ACS2025-PDB-PS-0043: Provincial Planning Statement 2024 – Consistency Amendments; and WHEREAS OPA 46 reflects the required changes to policies for settlement area expansions, strategic growth areas, major transit station areas, employment areas, and other minor amendments, to align the Official Plan with t
WHEREAS Section 612 of the New Zoning By-law regulates parking regulations for heavy vehicles on residential properties, including the parking of recreational vehicles; WHEREAS concerns have been raised about providing adequate flexibility for the parking of recreational vehicles on residential driveways, where there is sufficient space to do so; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Table 612A, column (c
on behalf of Councillor Menard WHEREAS the amenity area regulations of Section 137 of Zoning By-law 2008-250 typically set out a requirement that 50 per cent of the minimum required amenity area be provided as communal amenity area; AND WHEREAS Section 208 of the draft Zoning By-law does not propose to carry forward a minimum requirement for communal amenity area; AND WHEREAS eliminating minimum c
on behalf of Councillor Plante WHEREAS Section 3 of the Official Plan sets out minimum targets for “large-household dwellings” within intensification, including a target of 25 per cent for low-rise buildings on existing lots 15 m or greater in frontage; and WHEREAS the draft Zoning By-law proposes minimum requirements for “large dwelling units” within low-rise residential buildings in the Neighbou
on behalf of Councillor Plante WHEREAS zoning restrictions on the locations of nightclubs in the ByWard Market in Section 193 of Zoning By-law 2008-250 have not been
on behalf of Councillor Menard WHEREAS new zoning is encouraging more housing units and should be a positive development for student housing in close proximity to post-secondary schools, while also requiring a review of property maintenance and standards. WHEREAS the Sandy Hill Property Standards and Property Maintenance Pilot Project led to permanent updates in the Property Standards and the Prop
on behalf of Councillor Devine WHEREAS Birchwood Drive is proposed to be zoned N2E within the draft New Zoning By-law; WHEREAS this street is in close proximity to Merivale Road, which is designated Mainstreet in the Official Plan, and is adjacent to higher density zoning including a N4 zone directly to the west and a MS2 zone directly to the south; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that properties on the
on behalf of Councillor M. Carr WHEREAS the 2022 Official Plan changed the sub-designation for a number of woodlands fully enclosed within parks, such as the Coronation Park woodland, from Urban Natural Feature to Park; and WHEREAS Coronation Park is designated Greenspace on Schedule B3 of the Of-ficial Plan, sub-designated Park on Schedule C12 of the Official Plan, and designated Park in the Alta
on behalf of Councillor Menard WHEREAS the Official Plan permits mid-rise development on designated Mainstreet Corridors city-wide, and permits high-rise development on designated Mainstreet Corridors subject to meeting certain context criteria relating to right-of-way width and lot size; and WHEREAS the final draft Zoning By-law implements Official Plan direction for built-form transition with a
on behalf of Councillor Menard WHEREAS the Rideau River functions as a continuous natural, recreational, and cultural corridor that provides environmental, social, and recreational benefits to residents across the City of Ottawa; and AND WHEREAS lands along the edge of the Rideau River are currently subject to multiple zone designations under the new Zoning By-law, including GRN, N4B, IM, FAC, LGZ
WHEREAS Draft Budget 2026 contains historic investments in transit, supporting the launch of the LRT East Extension and the electrification of the bus fleet; and WHEREAS Ottawa’s transit riders would benefit from a notable increase in service to accompany this level of investment; and WHEREAS staff have completed a wholesome review of the current fuel hedging program; and WHEREAS staff are recomme
That Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for Part of 2555 Marchurst Road and Part of 2625 Marchurst Road, as shown in Document 1, to permit a Battery Energy Storage System, as detailed in Document 2. That pursuant to the Planning Act , subsection 34(17), no further notice be given. For (21) L. Dudas, G. Gower, T. Kavanagh, T. Tierney, R. King, J. Leiper, R. Brockington, C. Kitts
WHEREAS the 2026 Draft Operating and Capital Budget documents for the Planning and Housing Committee were circulated and published after being