Taken from the roll call in the town’s own minutes. The minutes record who was not there and almost never why.
What was decided (2 motions)
2 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
That, pursuant to Subsection 89(4) of the Procedure By-law (being By-law NO 2022-410), the Planning and Housing Committee approve that the Rules of Procedure be suspended to allow for the consideration of the item listed as: 8.1. Status Update on the New Zoning By-law Carol Ruddy, Program Manager, Zoning & Intensification, Planning, Real Estate and Economic Development (PRED), presented an overview of the Memo and answered questions from the Committee. Don Herweyer, General Manager, PRED was also present to respond to questions. A copy of the slide presentation is filed with the Office of the City Clerk. Following discussions and questions to staff, the Committee
Moved by C. Curry
Carried
WHEREAS the intent of IPD ACS2023-PRE-EDP-0033 is to update Members of the Planning and Housing Committee on the status of the new Zoning By-law review; and WHEREAS on November 28, 2022 the Province of Ontario enacted Bill 23, More Homes Built Faster Act, which encourages gentle densification through increasing the minimum number of additional dwelling units; and WHEREAS the current Zoning By-law 2005-280 does not contemplate two additional dwelling units as permitted under Bill 23 and as a result there are amendments needed to the current Zoning By-law to align it with Bill 23 and to ensure orderly development in accordance with the Official Plan; and WHEREAS a package of amendments was circulated in March 2023 that included removing zoning provisions for secondary dwelling units and coach houses that are not aligned with Bill 23, harmonization of certain subzone provisions for detached, duplex and triplex dwellings, and a minimum rear yard landscaping requirement to support the liveability of neighbourhoods, tree retention, tree planting in rear yards and the long-term renewal of the urban forest tree canopy; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT, with respect to IPD ACS2023-PRE-EDP-0033, Council approve the following: Direct staff to return to Council no later than September 2023 with options to amend the Zoning By-law in response to Bill 23; Direct staff to consult with industry and members of the community prior to returning to Committee. Direct that staff return to Council in Q