Category Archives: City Hall
Satisfaction survey: Nearly nine in 10 residents feel they have a good quality of life in Guelph
June 21, 20242024 Guelph Satisfaction Survey results
June 21, 2024Impacts of Bill 185 on building permits and development charges
June 19, 2024Notice of intention to designate: 14 Neeve Street
June 13, 2024Notice of intention to designate: 100 Queen Street
June 13, 2024Notice of intention to designate: 167 Suffolk Street West
June 13, 2024Notice of intention to designate: 211 Silvercreek Parkway South
June 13, 2024Statement from Mayor Guthrie about University of Guelph 2024 Fall semester housing options
June 13, 2024I have made it clear to the University leadership that I am disappointed, and I expect them to actively participate in finding solutions. Continue reading Statement from Mayor Guthrie about University of Guelph 2024 Fall semester housing options
Proposed development in your community
June 13, 2024City of Guelph shares final Future Ready Strategic Plan progress report
June 13, 2024Open house for the Ward West Heritage Conservation District Study
June 6, 2024Drop into the Italian Canadian Club any time between 4:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, June 27 to learn about the project and share feedback. Continue reading Open house for the Ward West Heritage Conservation District Study
Please drop in and join us! Let’s talk about housing affordability in Guelph
May 30, 2024Notice of Decision
May 30, 20242023 Building Permit Revenue, Expenditures and Building Services Ontario Building Code (OBC) Stabilization Reserve Fund
May 30, 2024Notice of Minor Zoning Bylaw Amendment
May 16, 2024Proposed development in your community
May 16, 2024Guelph opens micro-grant program for youth-led climate action
May 8, 2024The City of Guelph launched its Youth Climate Action Fund (YCAF) micro-grant program. Micro-grants range from $1,500 to $6,500 and are available for youth ages 15 to 24 to design and implement climate change solutions. Apply online by 4 p.m. on June 21, 2024. Continue reading Guelph opens micro-grant program for youth-led climate action
Do we need to update our Fireworks bylaw? Help us decide!
May 7, 2024Notice of intention to pass an amending bylaw to remove a holding “H” symbol
May 2, 2024City shares options for updating Guelph’s private tree protection bylaw
April 30, 2024The City is updating Guelph’s Private Tree Protection Bylaw and is asking the community to provide feedback on options for the update. Continue reading City shares options for updating Guelph’s private tree protection bylaw
Clair-Maltby Secondary Plan, Master Environmental Servicing Plan and Comprehensive Environmental Impact Study
April 25, 2024Help shape the future of housing in Guelph
April 22, 2024Guelph contributes 274 hectares of conservation land to Canada’s protected areas target
April 3, 2024The City of Guelph and Ontario Nature announced today that 274 hectares of City-owned conservation land now officially contribute towards Canada’s goal of protecting 30 percent of land and water by 2030. Continue reading Guelph contributes 274 hectares of conservation land to Canada’s protected areas target
Notice of passing amending bylaw
March 28, 2024City of Guelph seeks property donations for a temporary structured encampment
March 27, 2024City of Guelph to receive federal investment for new central library
March 25, 2024Guelph satisfaction survey launches March 22
March 20, 2024Clair-Maltby Secondary Plan officially incorporated into the City’s Official Plan
March 14, 2024… Continue reading Clair-Maltby Secondary Plan officially incorporated into the City’s Official Plan
Guelph receives $4.68 million for meeting provincial housing targets
March 14, 2024Proposed development in your community: Gentle Density – Permitting 4 Dwelling Units on a Lot (citywide)
March 14, 2024Proposed development in your community: 35 and 41 Janefield Avenue
March 14, 2024Mayor directs staff to reduce 2025 property tax levy and help with housing and homelessness
February 28, 2024Mayor Cam Guthrie signed three mayoral orders directing City staff to establish the 2025 confirmation budget at a property tax impact of under four (4) per cent; identify opportunities for underutilized City-owned assets, including City-owned surface parking lots, which can be transformed into housing; and present information about what it takes to establish a temporary structured encampment site for those experiencing homelessness. Continue reading Mayor directs staff to reduce 2025 property tax levy and help with housing and homelessness
Notice of passing of designation bylaw
February 22, 2024Notice of passed bylaw amendments
February 22, 2024Open house: Let’s talk gentle density housing
February 16, 2024Guelph City Council hears delegations and determines next steps for proposed Public Space Use bylaw
February 15, 2024City clarifies recent outreach efforts to individuals living in encampments
February 9, 2024Mayor’s Awards honour five local volunteers
February 7, 2024Mayor Cam Guthrie will present the 2023 Mayor’s Awards to five exceptional local volunteers tomorrow morning as part of the 2024 State of the City Address event. Continue reading Mayor’s Awards honour five local volunteers
City of Guelph asks businesses to support waste reduction strategy
February 5, 2024Notice of passing municipal-wide development charges bylaw
February 2, 2024Public Space Use bylaw: special Council meeting February 14
February 1, 2024Convenient new property tax portal now available
January 31, 2024Property owners in Guelph have a convenient new way to see their property tax information online: the property tax portal. Continue reading Convenient new property tax portal now available
2024 Development Charge Rates
January 29, 2024City’s Chief Administrative Officer announces plan to retire
January 25, 2024Notice of passed bylaw amendments
January 25, 2024Notice of passing of designation bylaw
January 25, 2024The City is now implementing its new strategic plan, Future Guelph
January 22, 2024Should Guelph work to reduce excessive lighting at night with a Dark Sky bylaw?
January 18, 2024Fill out our online survey by February 11 to let us know whether Guelph should address excessive lighting at night with a Dark Sky bylaw, and what considerations need to be made if a bylaw is developed. Continue reading Should Guelph work to reduce excessive lighting at night with a Dark Sky bylaw?
York-Elizabeth Land Use Study Official Plan Amendment
January 18, 2024Guelph City Council directs development of Public Space Use bylaw to address safety concerns
January 17, 2024At the Council planning meeting held on January 16, City Council unanimously passed a motion directing City staff to draft a Public Space Use bylaw to address safety concerns regarding encampments and related activities on lands owned or operated by the City. Continue reading Guelph City Council directs development of Public Space Use bylaw to address safety concerns