Category: Bylaws
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Notice of passed bylaws
in BylawsGuelph City Council passed the following bylaws on June 10, 2025: By-law (2025) – 21097 about 725 Imperial Road North. For more information visit https://guelph.ca/2025/05/proposed-development-in-your-community-13/. Bylaw (2025) – 21098 & (2025) – 21099 about 81 Royal Road. For more information visit https://guelph.ca/2025/03/81-royal-road/. For more information about any of the above contact Planning Services at 519-837-5616…
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City of Guelph moves to an Administrative Penalty System to dispute parking violations
On May 1, 2025, the City of Guelph moved to an Administrative Penalty System (APS) for parking infractions. Under this system, you will no longer have to dispute a parking ticket through the Provincial Offences Court. Instead, you will be able to request a review of a parking penalty with a Screening Officer. By moving…
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Amendments to Sign By-law (2021) – 20621
in BylawsOn May 13, 2025, City Council will discuss minor amendments to the Sign By-law, including aligning the Sign By-law with the Comprehensive Zoning By-law (2023)-20790 zone categories. Council and the public have the opportunity to review and provide feedback on the draft amendments to Sign By-law (2021)-20621. How to participate The report relating to the…
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Notice of passed bylaws
in BylawsGuelph City Council passed the following bylaws on April 8, 2025: By-law (2025) – 21066 to adopt Amendment Number 106 to the City of Guelph Official Plan to implement the findings of the Downtown Building Heights Study to permit revised building heights within the Downtown Secondary Plan area. For more information about the Downtown Building…
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Notice of passing of designation bylaw: 19 Fountain Street West
in BylawsIn the matter of the Ontario Heritage Act, R.S.O. 1990, Chapter 0.18 in the City of Guelph, in the Province of Ontario. Take notice that the Council of the Corporation of the City of Guelph has passed By-law Number (2025)-21036 dated February 11, 2025 to designate portions of the property known as 19 Fountain Street…
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Notice of passing of designation bylaw: 22 James Street East
in BylawsIn the matter of the Ontario Heritage Act, R.S.O. 1990, Chapter 0.18 in the City of Guelph, in the Province of Ontario. Take notice that the Council of the Corporation of the City of Guelph has passed By-law Number (2025)-21035 dated February 11, 2025 to designate portions of the property known as 22 James Street…
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Notice of passing of designation bylaw: 37 Christie Lane
in BylawsIn the matter of the Ontario Heritage Act, R.S.O. 1990, Chapter 0.18 in the City of Guelph, in the Province of Ontario. Take notice that the Council of the Corporation of the City of Guelph has passed By-law Number (2025)-21026 dated February 11, 2025 to designate portions of the property known as 37 Christie Lane…
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Notice of passed bylaws
in BylawsGuelph City Council passed the following bylaws on February 11, 2025: By-law (2025) – 21042 and (2025) – 21043 to designate a Community Improvement Project Area for purposes of Affordable Housing and to adopt the City of Guelph Affordable Housing Community Improvement Plan. For more information about the City of Guelph Affordable Housing Community Improvement…
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Notice of intention to pass an amending bylaw to remove holding “H” symbol
in BylawsIn accordance with Section 36 of the Planning Act R.S.O 1990 c.P.13., Guelph City Council intends to pass a Zoning Bylaw Amendment to remove a Holding ‘H’ symbol from the City of Guelph Zoning By-law (2023)-20790, as amended. The lands affected by the proposed amendment are municipally known as 165, 165A, and 167 Alice Street.…
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Notice of Minor Zoning Bylaw Amendment
in BylawsIn accordance with section 34 of the Planning Act, notice of a minor Zoning Bylaw Amendment is being provided. Purpose and Effect of the Minor Zoning Bylaw Amendment The proposed Zoning Bylaw Amendment is being introduced to correct a zoning error for 178, 180, 182 and 184 Alice Street in the Comprehensive Zoning By-law (2023)-20790.…
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Notice of Minor Zoning Bylaw Amendment
in BylawsIn accordance with section 34 of the Planning Act, notice of a minor Zoning Bylaw Amendment is being provided. Purpose and Effect of the Minor Zoning Bylaw Amendment The proposed Zoning Bylaw Amendment is being introduced to correct a zoning error for 750 Gordon Street in the Comprehensive Zoning By-law (2023)-20790. 750 Gordon Street was…
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Some City rates and fees changing January 1
Guelph, Ont., December 23, 2024 – On January 1, 2025, rates and fees for some City services and programs will increase. Check the 2025 rates, fees and charges guide for a full list of the rates and the changes with the effective date of change. The changes are part of the Council-adopted 2025 Budget Confirmation. …
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Notice of Open House and Public Meeting for Proposed Official Plan Amendment and Community Planning Permit By-law
Accessibility Alternative accessible formats are available by contacting [email protected] or TTY 519-826-9771 Subject lands Stone Road and Edinburgh Road modified Strategic Growth Area (SGA) (See Key Map-1 below). Open house When: January 14, 2025, from 6 to 8 p.m. How to attend: This is a virtual statutory public open house. Public meeting This is statutory…
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Notice of passing of designation bylaw
in BylawsIn the matter of the Ontario Heritage Act, R.S.O. 1990, Chapter 0.18 in the City of Guelph, in the Province of Ontario. Take notice that the Council of the Corporation of the City of Guelph has passed By-law Number (2024)-21016 dated December 10, 2024 to designate portions of the property known as 106 Carden Street…
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Notice of passed bylaws
in BylawsGuelph City Council passed the following bylaws on December 10, 2024: For more information about any of the above contact Planning Services at 519-837-5616 or [email protected]. If you would like to appeal any of the bylaws above, you must file a Notice of Appeal with the City Clerk before 4:00 p.m. on January 7, 2025, by…
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Notice of passed bylaws
in BylawsGuelph City Council passed the following bylaws on November 19, 2024: By-law (2024) – 21008, and (2024) – 21009 about 601 Scottsdale Drive. For more information about the bylaw amendments visit /2023/12/601-scottsdale-drive/ For more information about any of the above contact Planning Services at 519-837-5616 or [email protected]. If you would like to appeal any of…
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Public Space Use bylaw comes into effect today
Guelph, Ont., October 1, 2024 – Starting today, the City of Guelph’s Public Space Use bylaw is in effect. Approved by City Council on September 10, 2024, the bylaw aims to achieve a balance that allows for spaces owned or operated by the City to be accessed and enjoyed by all residents for their intended…
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Notice of passed bylaws
in BylawsGuelph City Council passed the following bylaws on September 10, 2024: For more information about any of the above contact Planning Services at 519-837-5616 or [email protected]. If you would like to appeal any of the bylaws above, you must file a Notice of Appeal with the City Clerk before 4:00 p.m. on October 8, 2024, by…
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Notice of passing of designation bylaw
in BylawsIn the matter of the Ontario Heritage Act, R.S.O. 1990, Chapter 0.18 in the City of Guelph, in the Province of Ontario. Take notice that the Council of the Corporation of the City of Guelph has passed By-law Number (2024)-20972 dated September 10, 2024 to designate portions of the property known as 100 Queen Street…
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Notice of intention to pass an amending bylaw to remove a holding “H” symbol
in BylawsIn accordance with Section 36 of the Planning Act R.S.O 1990 c.P.13., Guelph City Council intends to pass a Zoning By-law Amendment to remove a Holding ‘H’ symbol from the City of Guelph Zoning By-law (1995)-14864, as amended. The lands affected by the proposed amendment are municipally known as 35 and 41 Janefield Avenue. The…
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City Council approves Public Space Use bylaw
A motion to fund $450,000 in basic needs provisions for the unsheltered also passed Guelph, Ont., August 29, 2024 – On August 28 at a Special Council meeting, City Council considered and approved the Public Space Use bylaw. Following a staff presentation on the bylaw, Council heard from 43 delegates in addition to 62 pieces…
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Your road map to a safe and ticket-free parking experience
Guelph, Ont., August 28, 2024 – Back-to-school is upon us again with challenges that include higher traffic in school neighbourhoods. We can all do our part to ensure a happy and safe school year by walking and biking to school safely, parking in designated areas only and slowing down near schools. Where to park If…
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Notice of intention to pass an amending bylaw to remove a Holding ‘H’ symbol
In accordance with Section 36 of the Planning Act R.S.O 1990 c.P.13., and the City’s Delegation of Authority Bylaw (2023)-20794, which delegates authority to the General Manager, Planning and Building Services to pass minor zoning bylaw amendments, including holding provisions, under Section 36 of the Planning Act; the General Manager, Planning and Building Services intends…
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Notice of passed bylaws
in BylawsGuelph City Council passed the following bylaws on July 9, 2024: By-law (2024) – 20958, and (2024) – 20959 about 1166-1204 Gordon Street. For more information about any of the above contact Planning Services at 519-837-5616 or [email protected]. If you would like to appeal any of the bylaws above, you must file a Notice of…
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City bylaw amendment reducing single use items begins March 1, 2025
Guelph, Ont., July 16, 2024 – City Council ratified the recommendations for Phase 2 of the City of Guelph’s Single-Use Items Reduction Strategy as part of the Solid Waste Management Master Plan (SWMMP). With the amendment coming into effect March 1, 2025. In February 2024, food service businesses were surveyed about their waste reduction practices and support…
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Guelph City Council hears delegations and determines next steps for proposed Public Space Use bylaw
Guelph, Ont., February 15, 2024 – At a special meeting of Council held on February 14, City Council heard delegations from members of the community related to the proposed Public Space Use bylaw. As directed by Council in January, City staff prepared the draft bylaw to address safety concerns regarding encampments and related activities on…
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City clarifies recent outreach efforts to individuals living in encampments
Guelph, Ont., February 9, 2024 – Late yesterday, the City of Guelph was made aware of flyers that had been distributed to individuals living in tents in a downtown encampment containing misleading information. The flyers, which were distributed in error, incorrectly suggested that City Bylaw staff would return in 12 hours to deliver eviction notices.…
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Public Space Use bylaw: special Council meeting February 14
Guelph, Ont., February 1, 2024 – On January 16, Guelph City Council unanimously directed City staff to develop a Public Space Use bylaw. The draft bylaw, which is now posted publicly, will be discussed and deliberated by Council at a special Council meeting on February 14. Council will vote on bylaw amendments at this meeting.…
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Guelph City Council directs development of Public Space Use bylaw to address safety concerns
At 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.
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Guelph City Council approves new Development Charge bylaws
Guelph’s new bylaws come into effect on March 2, 2024 Guelph, Ont., January 17, 2024 – Last night, at the Council Planning meeting, City Council approved the 2023 Development Charge Background Study with its addendum. Council also approved the new Development Charge bylaws. The new rates will come into effect on March 2, 2024. New…
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Notice of passed bylaw amendments
in BylawsGuelph City Council passed the following bylaws on December 12, 2023: By-laws (2023) – 20856 and By-law (2023) – 20857 about 331 Clair Road East. By-laws (2023) – 20864 and By-law (2023) – 20865 about 55 Baker Street, 152 and 160 Wyndham Street North. By-laws (2023) – 20882, By-law (2023) – 20883, By-law (2023) –…
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Draft development charge rates presented at Council
Guelph, Ont., July 21, 2023 – On Wednesday, July 19, Guelph City Council participated in a two-part meeting about development charges. The first part of the meeting was a workshop that served as an orientation and education session. The second part was a special council meeting where the preliminary results of the ongoing Development Charges…