Category Archives: City Hall

Based on the advice from Guelph’s Medical Officer of Health to slow the spread of COVID-19, the City of Guelph has declared an emergency, closed City buildings to the public and cancelled all meetings and events. Continue reading City of Guelph responding to Coronavirus

The City of Guelph is acting immediately on the Province of Ontario’s order to close all outdoor recreational amenities to slow the spread of COVID-19 Continue reading Guelph acting on Provincial order to close all recreation amenities to slow spread of COVID-19, get people to stay home

The Mayor made this decision after Dr. Nicola Mercer, the Medical Officer of Health, declared an outbreak in a ward at Guelph General Hospital earlier today. Continue reading Mayor Guthrie declares state of emergency for Guelph in response to COVID-19

… Continue reading Important notice for Provincial Offences matters March 16 to May 29, 2020

Based on advice from Wellington Dufferin Guelph Public Health, Guelph’s waste drop-off is closed to the general public to slow the spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19). Continue reading City closes public waste drop-off to residents

… Continue reading City extends closure of all facilities to April 30

At its emergency meeting tonight, Guelph City Council unanimously approved fiscal relief measures to help residents and businesses manage the impacts of COVID-19. Continue reading City Council approves fiscal relief measures for Guelph residents and businesses in wake of COVID-19

… Continue reading Mayor calls emergency Council meeting on Monday, March 23

Based on advice from Wellington Dufferin Guelph Public Health, and the Ontario government’s declaration of an emergency, the City of Guelph is closing all city facilities to the public to slow the spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19) Continue reading All City facilities now closed to the public

… Continue reading Cancelled: Guelph City Council meetings

Open houses (March 23 and April 2) are postponed. You’re invited to attend one of two open houses as we show how the community’s feedback over the past 18 months has influenced the Urban Design Master Plan for the Baker District redevelopment project. Continue reading Postponed: March 23 open house shows Urban Design Master Plan for Baker District

… Continue reading Statement from the Mayor of Guelph on Guelph Police Service’s Downtown Resource Officer Unit

All water meters installed for new construction within the City of Guelph shall be inspected by Building Services. Continue reading Mandatory water meter inspections

City staff is bringing its recommendation for the Clair-Maltby open space system strategy to Council’s Committee of the Whole on March 2. Continue reading Staff-recommended open space strategy for Clair-Maltby to be discussed at Council in March

The City of Guelph has granted 49 not-for-profit community organizations with $307,200 in funding for activities that enhance quality of life, inclusivity. Continue reading City announces 2020 Community Grant recipients

… Continue reading Nominations now open for 2020 Mayor’s Awards

… Continue reading Mayor shares his 2020 vision in State of the City address

Thursday February 27 in Guelph, join city planning experts to discuss what it means to be a growing city. Continue reading Join Jennifer Keesmaat, Pamela Robinson and Guelph’s Chief Planner for a conversation about a growing city

It is with profound sadness that I reflect on the passing of former member of City Council and community leader Ken Hammill. On behalf of Council and the City of Guelph, I extend heartfelt sympathies to Ken’s wife Eileen, his children, and the rest of his family and loved ones. Continue reading Statement from the Mayor of Guelph on the passing of Ken Hammill

… Continue reading City’s Chief Planner retiring in May

The commercial policy framework specifies the location, amount and function of retail and service land throughout Guelph. Continue reading Council approves update to Guelph’s commercial policy

The City of Guelph’s proposed Long-term Financial Framework is the foundation on which Council and staff will build and deliver services and programs that reflect the community’s priorities. Continue reading City of Guelph sets financial direction to be future ready

These changes impact when the City can charge for development charges, when they are due, and who is eligible for payment deferral. Continue reading Changes to development charges in Guelph

Changes to the Development Charge By-law including rates are coming into effective March 2, 2020. The new rates will apply to all building permits issued after March 1, 2020. Continue reading 2020 Development Charge Rates (ICI)

Changes to the developments charge by-law including the rates are coming into effective March 2, 2020. The new rates will apply to all building permits issued after March 1, 2020.  Continue reading 2020 Development Charge Rates (Residential)

Guelph has finished building a new 18,600 square metre snow storage pad near the Wastewater Treatment Facility on Wellington Street West. Continue reading New snow storage pad reduces environmental impacts of salt

Starting in the new year, the City will require that all building permit applications and inspection requests be submitted electronically through the Building Services online portal. Continue reading Mandatory electronic building permit applications and inspections

The 2012 Building Code was recently amended to include a number of changes to the Code, Supplementary Standards and Appendix A. Continue reading 2020 Building Code changes

City of Guelph reviews time, attendance and scheduling activities to find efficiencies. Staff will begin implementing recommendations in January 2020. Continue reading City of Guelph Time, Attendance and Scheduling (TAS) Review identifies efficiencies

… Continue reading Committee of Adjustment – January 9, 2020

… Continue reading City announces new Internal Auditor

As of January 1, 2020, building permit applications and requests for inspections must be submitted electronically for residential, industrial, institutional and commercial buildings. Continue reading Electronic submissions required for all building permit applications starting January 1, 2020

Guelph approves new commercial built form standards to govern the design of commercial development outside the downtown core. Continue reading Council approves design standards for new commercial developments in Guelph

More than 230 residents from the City and Guelph-Eramosa Township attended the community open houses and pop-up information sessions to get more information, ask questions, and share their feedback. Continue reading City completes engagement on proposal to address its concerns with Dolime Quarry operations

Guelph City Council approved the tax-supported operating budget and the local boards and shared services budget today, bringing the tax levy increase in at 3.91 per cent Continue reading Guelph City Council approves 2020 budget

… Continue reading City Council Agenda – December 9, 2019

… Continue reading Special Council Workshop – December 11, 2019 – Transportation Master Plan and Comprehensive Zoning By-law Review

… Continue reading Council Planning Meeting – Monday, December 9, 2019 – 6:30 p.m.

… Continue reading Committee of Adjustment – December 12, 2019

… Continue reading Committee of the Whole Agenda – December 2, 2019

… Continue reading Special Council Meeting – December 3, 2019 – Deliberations and Approval of Tax Supported Operating Budget

… Continue reading Special Council Meeting – November 18, 2019 – Presentation of Tax Supported Operating Budget

… Continue reading Special Council Meeting – November 20, 2019 – Presentation of Local Boards and Shared Services Budgets

… Continue reading City Council Agenda – November 25, 2019

… Continue reading Special Council Meeting – November 27, 2019

City Council approved the 2020 capital budget and the non-tax supported operating budget, and received the 2021–2029 capital forecast. Continue reading Council approves 2020 capital budget and non-tax supported operating budget

… Continue reading City announces Terry Gayman as new City Engineer

Survey results show Guelph residents are satisfied with their overall quality of life Continue reading 2019 Citizen Satisfaction Survey results

Overwhelmingly residents are satisfied with the quality of life in Guelph with 95 per cent of those surveyed rating it as good or very good. Continue reading Guelph residents are proud to be a part of the city

The City is bringing back the Guelph Urban Design Awards to celebrate design excellence and recognize thoughtful, innovative and sustainable urban design features that enhance our city’s unique sense of place. The awards were last held in 2006. Continue reading Celebrating design excellence in Guelph