Category Archives: Planning and Building

Guelph, Ont., June 13, 2025 – As part of the Downtown Infrastructure Renewal Program (DTIRP), the design for St. George’s Square, the Capital Implementation Plan and the construction mitigation strategy will be presented at Committee of the Whole on July 8. DTIRP aims to upgrade roads, sewers, and watermains, and improve sidewalks, cycling facilities, and the streetscape in parts of the Downtown Secondary Plan area. Transforming Downtown Guelph will take time. This long-term infrastructure renewal involves years of planning, community input, and phased construction to manage disruptions for residents, workers, and visitors. Our goal is to make Downtown Guelph more resilient, inclusive, and vibrant—a place where people of all ages and abilities can live, work, and play. With community feedback in hand, we’re now bringing the… Continue reading Share your thoughts on the design of St. George’s Square design and the Capital Implementation Plan for DTIRP

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In accordance with Section 36 of the Planning Act R.S.O 1990 c.P.13., the City of Guelph intends to pass a Zoning By-law 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 132 Clair Road West. The subject lands are shown on the Key Location Map below. The subject lands are currently zoned “Open Space” (OS), “Site-specific Corporate Business Park with a Holding Symbol” (BP-8(H21)), and “Site-specific Commercial Mixed-Use Centre with a Parking Adjustment Suffix and a Holding Symbol” (CMUC-16 (PA)(H21)) according to Zoning Bylaw (2023)-20790, as amended. As per section 17.1.20 of Zoning By-law (2023)-20790, as amended, the (H21) Holding Symbol is to be in place… Continue reading Notice of intention to pass an amending bylaw to remove a holding “H” symbol

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Guelph, Ont., May 30, 2025 – We’re continuing the Community Planning Permit System (CPPS) work in Downtown. The first CPPS in Guelph was approved by Council in April for the Stone Road/Edinburgh area. The CPPS is a land-use planning tool that combines Zoning By-law Amendments, Minor Variances, and Site Plan applications into a single application and approval process. By streamlining the application process, a CPPS speeds up approvals for development projects, enabling housing to reach the market more quickly. A CPPS can also be used to secure community benefits such as affordable housing, park land, public art, and community facilities. A CPPS for Downtown will help the City accommodate future growth while supporting our goals for transit supportive development, active transportation, and housing affordability. Join… Continue reading Help us develop the Downtown Community Planning Permit System requirements

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Decision intended to protect Guelph taxpayers, preventing developer costs from being passed onto existing residents Guelph, Ont., ​May 30, 2025​ – Council has found a developer is responsible for paying development charges for a new housing development, geared towards students, at 601 Scottsdale Drive. Development charges contribute to the costs of new roads, water, sewers and other infrastructure and amenities to support growth. Forum Asset Management filed a complaint about the development charges with the City of Guelph on March 31 under Section 20 of the Development Charges Act. As part of the process, the City set a notice of hearing for May 15 after the initial meeting on April 29 was cancelled due to a power outage. During the hearing, Council convened as a… Continue reading Developer must pay for cost of growth on new housing development, says Council

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Public and Decision meeting for planning applications Guelph City Council will hold a public meeting in accordance with the Planning Act to consider the following planning and development applications. The meeting will take place: Tuesday, June 10, 2025 6:00 p.m. This is a hybrid City Council meeting that can be watched online at guelph.ca/live or in-person in the Council Chambers at Guelph City Hall, 1 Carden Street, Guelph, Ontario. About the planning application(s) 725 Imperial Road (File: OZS24-004) – Ward 4 The subject site is approximately 0.81 hectare in size and located on Imperial Road North, north of Woodlawn Road W. A Zoning By-law Amendment is proposed to City of Guelph Zoning By-law (2023)-20790 to permit the development of a six hotel. The Planner to… Continue reading Proposed development in your community: 725 Imperial Road

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Public meeting for planning applications Guelph City Council will hold a public meeting in accordance with the Planning Act to consider the following planning and development applications. The meeting will take place: Tuesday, June 10, 2025 6:00 p.m. This is a hybrid City Council meeting that can be watched online at guelph.ca/live or in-person in the Council Chambers at Guelph City Hall, 1 Carden Street, Guelph, Ontario. About the planning application(s) 81 Royal Road (File: OZS25-004) – Ward 4 The subject site is approximately 2 hectares in size and located at the southeast corner of Woodlawn Road West and Royal Road. An Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment is proposed to City of Guelph Zoning By-law (2023)-20790 to permit the development of a commercial… Continue reading Proposed development in your community: 81 Royal Road

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Guelph, Ont., April 23, 2025 – We’re hosting another public open house at City Hall for the Downtown Infrastructure Renewal Program (DTIRP)! This open house will focus on the design of Wyndham Street North and the preferred concept for St. George’s Square. We’ll have display boards and activities for you to look at and provide feedback on. Members of the project team will be available to answer questions and provide insights. When: Thursday, May 1 6 to 8 p.m. Where: City Hall galleria 1 Carden Street, Guelph Can’t be there in person? Join us virtually! From April 29 to May 29, you can get more information and provide feedback at haveyoursay.guelph.ca/downtown-renewal. For more information Reg Russwurm, Manager, Design and Construction Engineering and Transportation Services City of Guelph 519-822-1260 extension 2765… Continue reading Downtown transformation: Have your say on the design of Wyndham Street North and St. George’s Square

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The Wyndham-Wellington Water and Wastewater Capacity Improvement project focuses on replacing the sanitary sewer and watermain infrastructure along Wellington Street which is reaching the end of its life. These services will be increased in size to support housing growth within the downtown area. Sanitary sewer will also be replaced and increased in size along Wyndham Street South. On Wyndham Street South, the existing on-street bike lanes will be upgraded to in-boulevard cycle tracks like College Avenue, with some extension of the cycling network to connect to the bike lanes on Wyndham Street south of the Speed River. This project will help to alleviate capacity restrictions in our overburdened infrastructure and open development opportunities within Downtown Guelph, south of the Metrolinx railway corridor. Timeline of construction… Continue reading Lane reductions on Wellington Street East

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Guelph, Ont., April 24, 2025 – This morning, the Honourable Kinga Surma, Minister of Infrastructure for Ontario, Mayor Cam Guthrie and CAO Tara Baker, both from the City of Guelph, broke ground on the Wyndham-Wellington Water and Wastewater Capacity Improvement project. This project sets the foundation for the Downtown Renewal Infrastructure Program that is set to get underway in 2026. The Ontario Housing-Enabling Water Systems Fund (HEWSF) provided $2.1 million in funding to help facilitate the replacement and improvement of water and wastewater infrastructure on Wellington Street from Gordon Street to Wyndham Street South. It will also fund the replacement of the wastewater infrastructure on Wyndham Street South from Wellington Street to Farquhar Street. “Our government is investing $2.1 million to protect drinking water and… Continue reading Setting the foundation for the Downtown Renewal Infrastructure Program

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Take notice that the Council of the Corporation of the City of Guelph intends to designate 136 Glasgow Street North as a property of cultural heritage value or interest under section 29, Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act, R.S.O. 1990, Chapter 0.18. Description of the property 136 Glasgow Street North is located is on the West side of Glasgow Street North, east of Yorkshire Street North between Liverpool Street and Oxford Street, and its legal description is PT PARK LOT 47, Plan 8, AS IN RO781295; Guelph. Statement of cultural heritage value or interest The residential building at 136 Glasgow Street North is worthy of designation under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act because it meets six of the nine prescribed… Continue reading Notice of intention to designate: 136 Glasgow Street North

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Take notice that the Council of the Corporation of the City of Guelph intends to designate 56 Paisley Street as a property of cultural heritage value or interest under section 29, Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act, R.S.O. 1990, Chapter 0.18. Description of the property 56 Paisley Street is on the south side of Paisley Street between Dublin Street North and Glasgow Street North. It bears the legal description of Plan 8, Lot 593. Statement of cultural heritage value or interest 56 Paisley Street is worthy of designation under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act because it meets three of the nine prescribed criteria for determining design and physical value, historical and associative value, and contextual value, as per Ontario Regulation… Continue reading Notice of intention to designate: 56 Paisley Street

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Take notice that the Council of the Corporation of the City of Guelph intends to designate 54 Paisley Street as a property of cultural heritage value or interest under section 29, Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act, R.S.O. 1990, Chapter 0.18. Description of the property 54 Paisley Street is on the south side of Paisley Street between Dublin Street North and Glasgow Street North. It bears the legal description of Plan 8, Lot 593. Statement of cultural heritage value or interest 54 Paisley Street is worthy of designation under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act because it meets three of the nine prescribed criteria for determining design and physical value, historical and associative value, and contextual value, as per Ontario Regulation… Continue reading Notice of intention to designate: 54 Paisley Street

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Take notice that the Council of the Corporation of the City of Guelph intends to designate 52 Paisley Street as a property of cultural heritage value or interest under section 29, Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act, R.S.O. 1990, Chapter 0.18. Description of the property 52 Paisley Street is on the south side of Paisley Street between Dublin Street North and Glasgow Street North. It bears the legal description of Plan 8, Lot 593. Statement of cultural heritage value or interest 52 Paisley Street is worthy of designation under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act because it meets three of the nine prescribed criteria for determining design and physical value, historical and associative value, and contextual value, as per Ontario Regulation… Continue reading Notice of intention to designation: 52 Paisley Street

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Take notice that the Council of the Corporation of the City of Guelph intends to designate 32 Eramosa Road as a property of cultural heritage value or interest under section 29, Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act, R.S.O. 1990, Chapter 0.18. Description of the property 32 Eramosa Road is a corner lot at the intersection of Mitchell Street and Eramosa Road. It bears the legal description of PT Lot 2, Plan 40, Northeast OF MITCHELL ST-ERAMOSA Road West AS IN ROS393708; GUELPH. Statement of cultural heritage value or interest 32 Eramosa Road is worthy of designation under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act because it meets five of the nine prescribed criteria for determining cultural heritage value or interest, as per… Continue reading Notice of intention to designate: 32 Eramosa Road

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Take notice that the Council of the Corporation of the City of Guelph intends to designate 30 Eramosa Road as a property of cultural heritage value or interest under section 29, Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act, R.S.O. 1990, Chapter 0.18. Description of the property 30 Eramosa Road is a corner lot at the intersection of Mitchell Street and Eramosa Road. It bears the legal description of PT Lot 2, Plan 40, Northeast SIDE OF ERAMOSA Road West AS IN MS30014; GUELPH. Statement of cultural heritage value or interest 30 Eramosa Road is worthy of designation under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act because it meets five of the nine prescribed criteria for determining cultural heritage value or interest, as per… Continue reading Notice of intention to designate: 30 Eramosa Road

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Take notice that the Council of the Corporation of the City of Guelph intends to designate 15 and 17 Paisley Street as a property of cultural heritage value or interest under section 29, Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act, R.S.O. 1990, Chapter 0.18. Description of the property 15 and 17 Paisley Street are part of a mixed-use, residential and commercial block on the northwest side of Paisley Street, with a legal description of Part Lot 638 in Plan 8. The building block continues northeast in the adjacent property of 9 and 13 Paisley Street. Statement of cultural heritage value or interest 15 and 17 Paisley Street, which forms a part of a historic block with 13 Paisley Street, is worthy of designation under Part… Continue reading Notice of intention to designate: 15 and 17 Paisley Street

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Take notice that the Council of the Corporation of the City of Guelph intends to designate 13 Paisley Street as a property of cultural heritage value or interest under section 29, Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act, R.S.O. 1990, Chapter 0.18. Description of the property 9 and 13 Paisley Street are part of a mixed-use, residential and commercial block on the northwest side of Paisley Street with a legal description of Part Lots 638 and 639 in Plan 8. The building block continues southwest in the adjacent property of 15 and 17 Paisley Street. Statement of cultural heritage value or interest 13 Paisley Street, which forms a part of an original historic block with 15 and 17 Paisley Street, is worthy of designation under… Continue reading Notice of intention to designate: 9 and 13 Paisley Street

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Public meeting for planning applications Guelph City Council will hold a public meeting in accordance with the Planning Act to consider the following planning and development applications. The meeting will take place: Tuesday, May 13, 2025 6:00 p.m. This is a hybrid City Council meeting that can be watched online at guelph.ca/live or in-person in the Council Chambers at Guelph City Hall, 1 Carden Street, Guelph, Ontario.About the planning application(s) 105 Elmira Road North (File: OZS25-003) – Ward 4 The subject site is approximately 1 hectare in size and located at the northeast corner of Elmira Road North and Willow Road An Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment is proposed to City of Guelph Zoning By-law (2023)-20790 to permit the development of a six… Continue reading Proposed development in your community

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Take notice that the Council of the Corporation of the City of Guelph intends to designate 328 Woolwich Street as a property of cultural heritage value or interest under section 29, Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act, R.S.O. 1990, Chapter 0.18. Description of the property The legal description of Part Lot 43 and 44, Plan 105 Statement of cultural heritage value or interest The subject property is worthy of designation under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act because it meets four of the nine prescribed criteria for determining cultural heritage value or interest, according to Ontario Regulation 9/06 as amended by Ontario Regulation 9/06. The heritage attributes of 328 Woolwich St display: design/physical, historical/associative, and contextual value. Design/Physical Value 328 Woolwich… Continue reading Notice of intention to designate: 328 Woolwich Street

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Take notice that the Council of the Corporation of the City of Guelph intends to designate 19 Woodycrest Drive as a property of cultural heritage value or interest under section 29, Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act, R.S.O. 1990, Chapter 0.18. Description of the property The legal description of 19 Woodycrest Drive is Firstly Part Lots 13 & 14, Plan 429, Part Woodycrest Drive, PLAN 429, Closed by Bylaw #7811 (MS111027) as in ROS388267; Guelph and Secondly Part Lot 21 Con Division A Guelph Township as in ROS388267; Guelph. Statement of cultural heritage value or interest The Italianate Villa at 19 Woodycrest Drive is worthy of designation under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act because it meets three of the nine… Continue reading Notice of intention to designate: 19 Woodycrest Drive

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Take notice that the Council of the Corporation of the City of Guelph intends to designate 332 Woolwich Street as a property of cultural heritage value or interest under section 29, Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act, R.S.O. 1990, Chapter 0.18. Description of the property The legal description of Part Lot 43 and 44, Plan 105 Statement of cultural heritage value or interest The subject property is worthy of designation under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act because it meets four of the nine prescribed criteria for determining cultural heritage value or interest, according to Ontario Regulation 9/06 as amended by Ontario Regulation 9/06. The heritage attributes of 332 Woolwich St display: design/physical, historical/associative, and contextual value. Design/Physical Value 332 Woolwich… Continue reading Notice of intention to designate: 332 Woolwich Street

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Take notice that the Council of the Corporation of the City of Guelph intends to designate 330 Woolwich Street as a property of cultural heritage value or interest under section 29, Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act, R.S.O. 1990, Chapter 0.18. Description of the property The legal description of Part Lot 43 and 44, Plan 105 Statement of cultural heritage value or interest The subject property is worthy of designation under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act because it meets four of the nine prescribed criteria for determining cultural heritage value or interest, according to Ontario Regulation 9/06 as amended by Ontario Regulation 9/06. The heritage attributes of 330 Woolwich St display: design/physical, historical/associative, and contextual value. Design/Physical Value 330 Woolwich… Continue reading Notice of intention to designate: 330 Woolwich Street

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Take notice that the Council of the Corporation of the City of Guelph intends to designate 99 Maltby Road West as a property of cultural heritage value or interest under section 29, Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act, R.S.O. 1990, Chapter 0.18. Description of the property The legal description of the subject property is PT Lot 15, Concession 7, Township OF PUSLINCH PT 1, 61R20183, City of Guelph. Statement of cultural heritage value or interest The subject property is worthy of designation under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act because it meets four of the nine prescribed criteria for determining cultural heritage value or interest, according to Ontario Regulation 9/06 as amended by Ontario Regulation 9/06. The heritage attributes of 99… Continue reading Notice of intention to designate: 99 Maltby Road West

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Take notice that the Council of the Corporation of the City of Guelph intends to designate 72 Gordon Street as a property of cultural heritage value or interest under section 29, Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act, R.S.O. 1990, Chapter 0.18. Description of the property The legal description is Plan 8, Lot 149 and 155. Statement of cultural heritage value or interest The subject property is worthy of designation under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act because it meets four of the nine prescribed criteria for determining cultural heritage value or interest, according to Ontario Regulation 9/06 as amended by Ontario Regulation 9/06. The heritage attributes of 72 Gordon St display: design/physical, historical/associative, and contextual value. Design/Physical Value The subject property… Continue reading Notice of intention to designate: 72 Gordon Street

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Take notice that the Council of the Corporation of the City of Guelph intends to designate 59 Green Street as a property of cultural heritage value or interest under section 29, Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act, R.S.O. 1990, Chapter 0.18. Description of the property 59 Green Street is located on the north side of Green Street, to the west of Dublin Street North. The legal description of PLAN 156, PT LOT 9 and PT LOT 10. Statement of cultural heritage value or interest The subject property is worthy of designation under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act because it meets four of the nine prescribed criteria for determining cultural heritage value or interest, according to Ontario Regulation 9/06 as amended… Continue reading Notice of intention to designate: 59 Green Street

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Take notice that the Council of the Corporation of the City of Guelph intends to designate 33 Dormie Lane as a property of cultural heritage value or interest under section 29, Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act, R.S.O. 1990, Chapter 0.18. Description of the property The legal description of the subject property is PT LOT 2, CONCESSION 2, DIVISION G, TOWNSHIP OF GUELPH, AS IN MS36550; S/T INTEREST, IF ANY, IN MS48202; GUELPH. Statement of cultural heritage value or interest The subject property is worthy of designation under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act because it meets three of the nine prescribed criteria for determining cultural heritage value or interest, according to Ontario Regulation 9/06 as amended by Ontario Regulation 9/06.… Continue reading Notice of intention to designate: 33 Dormie Lane

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Guelph, Ont., March 28, 2025 – The Official Plan Amendment (OPA) is being brought back to City Council for a public meeting and decision (view the official notice) on April 8. You can have your voice heard at the public meeting by joining virtually or in person, or by sending in comments before April 4.   In the fall, we reached out to the community to learn about what taller buildings in the Downtown area would mean to you. Through those conversations and surveys, we heard that:  Increasing access to housing is important,  More people living and working in the Downtown is good for our economy, and Protecting Guelph’s heritage and charm is a shared value among much of the community.  We also heard a… Continue reading Share your thoughts on the proposed Official Plan Amendment relating to Downtown heights

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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 (Map-1 below). Public Meeting and Decision: April 8, 2025, 4 p.m. This is a hybrid City Council meeting that can be watched online at guelph.ca/live or attended in-person in Council Chambers, City Hall, 1 Carden Street Guelph City staff will be providing a recommendation to Council on this application. Purpose and effect of the proposed amendment and bylaw The purpose of this meeting is to provide a recommendation to Council on the proposed Official Plan Amendment and Community Planning Permit Bylaw. The purpose of the amendment and proposed bylaw is to align with the City’s vision to address evolving housing needs by… Continue reading Notice of Decision for Proposed Official Plan Amendment and Community Planning Permit Bylaw

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Public meeting for planning applications Guelph City Council will hold a public meeting in accordance with the Planning Act to consider the following planning and development applications. The meeting will take place: Tuesday, April 8, 2025 4:00 p.m. This is a hybrid City Council meeting that can be watched online at guelph.ca/live or in-person in the Council Chambers at Guelph City Hall, 1 Carden Street, Guelph, Ontario. About the planning application(s) 132 Clair Road West (north of Poppy Drive – Block 2, Draft Plan of Subdivision 23T-15501) (File: OZS25-002) – Ward 6 The subject lands are located at the south-west corner of Clair Road West and Gosling Gardens. Official Plan and Zoning Bylaw Amendments are proposed to facilitate the development of a 62 unit stacked… Continue reading Proposed development in your community

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Accessibility Alternative accessible formats are available by contacting [email protected] or TTY 519-826-9771. Subject lands Downtown Secondary Plan (See Key Map 1 below) Public meeting and Decision: April 8, 2025, 4 p.m. This is a statutory public meeting and decision during a hybrid City Council meeting that can be watched online at guelph.ca/live or attended in-person in Council Chambers, City Hall, 1 Carden Street, Guelph. City staff will be providing a recommendation to Council on this application. The draft Official Plan Amendment will be shared online starting on March 18. Visit haveyoursay.guelph.ca/downtown-heights to view and share comments. Purpose and effect of the proposed amendment The proposed Official Plan Amendment identifies areas in the Downtown Secondary Plan where additional heights can be considered and what policy refinements… Continue reading Notice of Public Meeting and Decision for Proposed Downtown Heights Official Plan Amendment

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Guelph, Ont., February 12, 2025 – The City of Guelph is launching new grants to support homeowners, landlords, non-profits and developers who are looking to build affordable housing in Guelph. Yesterday, City Council approved the Affordable Housing Community Improvement Plan (CIP)—part of the City’s eight commitments in its Housing Accelerator Fund (HAF) action plan. “The Affordable Housing Community Improvement Plan grants are one way that we’re making it easier to build more affordable housing in Guelph,” said City of Guelph Mayor Cam Guthrie. “Through strong partnerships with other levels of government, we will continue to create opportunities for housing that meets the needs of our community.” The program will offer grants to those looking to add a new affordable unit to their home, turn vacant… Continue reading City of Guelph offers grants for those looking to build affordable housing

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Guelph, Ont., January 27, 2025 – We’re collecting the community’s feedback on the draft Official Plan Amendment (OPA) before the OPA is brought back to City Council this spring (view the official notice). We recently reached out to the community to learn about what taller buildings in the Downtown area would mean to you. Through those conversations and surveys, we heard that: Increasing access to housing is important, More people living and working in the Downtown is good for our economy, and Protecting Guelph’s heritage and charm is a shared value among much of the community. We also heard a lot of feedback specifically about how tall buildings should be permitted in specific blocks. Our team listened and learned from the collective voice of the… Continue reading Share your thoughts on the proposed Official Plan Amendment relating to Downtown heights

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Accessibility Alternative accessible formats are available by contacting [email protected] or TTY 519-826-9771. Subject lands Downtown Secondary Plan (See Key Map 1 below). Open house When: February 4, 2025, from 6 to 8 p.m. How to attend: Drop-in to City Hall (Marg MacKinnon room) to learn about the proposed Official Plan Amendment and speak with the project team. Comments on the proposed Official Plan Amendment can also be provided online (details below). Public meeting This is a statutory public meeting during a hybrid City Council meeting that can be watched online at guelph.ca/live or attended in-person in Council Chambers, City Hall, 1 Carden Street, Guelph. When: February 11, 2025, 4 p.m. The draft Official Plan Amendment will be shared online starting on January 21. Visit haveyoursay.guelph.ca/downtown-heights… Continue reading Notice of Open House and Public Meeting for Proposed Downtown Heights Official Plan Amendment

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You’re invited to an open house for Phase 2 of the Downtown Guelph Heritage Conservation District (HCD) project. Please join us on Wednesday, January 29th, 2025, anytime between 4:30 pm and 6:30 p.m. in the Marg Mackinnon Room at City Hall. Continue reading Open house for Downtown Guelph Heritage Conservation District Plan

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In 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 (2023)-20790, as amended. The lands affected by the proposed amendment are municipally known as 151 Bristol Street. The subject lands are shown on the Key Location Map below. The lands are currently zoned “Low Density Residential – 24 with holding provisions” (RL.1-24(H)) under Zoning Bylaw (2023)-20790, as amended. The (H) holding provision is to be in place until a revised stormwater management report, grading plan be provided to the satisfaction of the City, and until drawings stamped and endorsed by a P. Eng for the construction of all soft and/or… Continue reading Notice of intention to pass an amending bylaw to remove holding “H” symbol

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Public meeting for planning applications Guelph City Council will hold a public meeting in accordance with the Planning Act to consider the following planning and development applications. The meeting will take place: Tuesday, January 21, 2025 6:00 p.m. This is a hybrid City Council meeting that can be watched online at guelph.ca/live or in-person in the Council Chambers at Guelph City Hall, 1 Carden Street, Guelph, Ontario. About the planning application(s) 115 Watson Parkway North (File: OZS24-015) – Ward 1 The subject lands are located at the intersection of Starwood Drive and Watson Parkway North with frontage on both Watson Parkway North and Watson Road North. A Zoning By-law Amendment is proposed to permit a mixed-use residential and commercial development comprised of 1,129 dwelling units… Continue reading Proposed development in your community

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Gentle density will provide more housing options while maintaining small-town charm of Guelph neighbourhoods Guelph, Ont., December 11, 2024 – Homeowners and developers in Guelph can now build up to four housing units on a property — a type of development known as gentle density. Yesterday, City Council approved Official Plan and Zoning bylaw amendments that will allow for more diverse and affordable options for housing, such as fourplexes, in low-rise neighbourhoods. “Gentle density is one of many ways that Guelph is helping improve housing supply and affordability,” said Krista Walkey, General Manager of Planning and Building Services. “By allowing more diverse housing options like fourplexes, we can help more residents find a place to call home — from first-time homebuyers to those looking for… Continue reading Residents can now build up to four housing units on a property in Guelph

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Housing Affordability Strategy will guide the City’s actions to improve housing affordability over the next decade Guelph, Ont., December 11, 2024 – Yesterday, City Council approved a new strategy to increase homes that are affordable in Guelph over the next decade. The Housing Affordability Strategy outlines 30 actions the City can take to improve housing affordability and monitor progress over time. “We know there is a housing crisis happening across Canada, including here in Guelph,” said Tara Baker, Chief Administrative Officer of the City of Guelph. “Our Housing Affordability Strategy is one part of helping address this crisis. By working with others to bring more affordable homes to Guelph, we can help residents access housing that meets their needs.” The City of Guelph is expected… Continue reading City of Guelph approves new strategy to make homes more affordable, deliver diverse housing options

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In 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 210 College Avenue East. The subject lands are shown on the Key Location Map below. The lands are currently zoned “Low Density Residential with holding provisions” (RL.1(H1)) under Zoning Bylaw (2023)-20790, as amended. The H1 holding provision is to be in place until servicing concerns have been addressed to the satisfaction of the City. Engineering staff have reviewed the proposed application and are satisfied that they meet City requirements. The City can therefore remove the Holding… Continue reading Notice of intention to pass an amending bylaw to remove a holding “H” symbol

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Thursday, December 12, 2024, 4:00 p.m. Council Chambers, Guelph City Hall, 1 Carden Street This is a hybrid Committee of Adjustment hearing that can be watched online at guelph.ca/live or in-person at Council Chambers. A staff presentation begins at 3:00 p.m. and members of the public are invited to attend. The review of planning applications begin at 4:00 p.m., the public may attend at either hour. Members of the public who wish to speak to an application may do so in person or by electronic participation. Committee of Adjustment Public Hearing Planning applications for this hearing include (order subject to change): A-90/24 493 Victoria Road North Request: Variances to permit reduced buffer strip, number of parking spaces, landscaped open space, no long-term bicycle spaces, and… Continue reading Proposed development in your community

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Guelph, Ont., November 25, 2024 – Come one, come all to our Downtown Renewal open house at City Hall! We’re hosting an open house featuring several Downtown Renewal projects that we’d love to hear the community’s feedback on. When: Monday, December 9 6 to 8 p.m. Where: City Hall galleria 1 Carden Street, Guelph Learn more about and give your input on the following Downtown projects: Macdonell and Allan’s Structure Environmental Assessment (EA) (as part of the Downtown Infrastructure Renewal Program work) [official notice], Note: The Ward to Downtown Bridge project, cancelled in May 2024, was instead incorporated into this EA. Downtown Heights Study, Waste: Downtown infrastructure, User Fee Study, and Single-Use Items, Wyndham-Wellington Sewer Capacity Improvement Project, Downtown Guelph Heritage Conservation District Study, and… Continue reading Downtown transformation: Have your say at our Downtown Renewal open house

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Take notice that the Council of the Corporation of the City of Guelph intends to designate the building known as the D.M. Rutherford Conservatory at 37 Christie Lane as a property of cultural heritage value or interest under section 29, Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act, R.S.O. 1990, Chapter 0.18. Description of the property The legal description of the subject property is GUELPH CON 1 DIV G PT LOTS 3 TO 9 CON 2 DIV G PT LOTS 6 TO 9 PLAN 378 LOT 8 PT LOTS 5 TO 7; City of Guelph. Statement of Significance The conservatory at 37 Christie Lane is worthy of designation under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act because it meets eight of the nine prescribed… Continue reading Notice of intention to designate: 37 Christie Lane

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Take notice that the Council of the Corporation of the City of Guelph intends to designate 19 Fountain Street West as a property of cultural heritage value or interest under section 29, Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act, R.S.O. 1990, Chapter 0.18. Description of the property Part Lot 173, Plan 8, as in RO786757, City of Guelph Statement of cultural heritage value or interest The subject property is worthy of designation under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act because it meets four of the nine prescribed criteria for determining cultural heritage value or interest, according to Ontario Regulation 9/06 as amended by Ontario Regulation 9/06. The heritage attributes of 19 Fountain Street West display: design/physical, historical/associative, and contextual value. Design/Physical Value… Continue reading Notice of intention to designate: 19 Fountain Street West

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Take notice that the Council of the Corporation of the City of Guelph intends to designate 22 James Street East as a property of cultural heritage value or interest under section 29, Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act, R.S.O. 1990, Chapter 0.18. Description of the property Part Lot A, Plan 302, designated as Part 3, Reference Plan 61R-5259 and Part Lot A, Plan 302, as in RO799193, City of Guelph. Statement of cultural heritage value or interest The subject property is worthy of designation under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act because it meets four of the nine prescribed criteria for determining cultural heritage value or interest, according to Ontario Regulation 9/06 as amended by Ontario Regulation 569/22. The heritage attributes… Continue reading Notice of intention to designate: 22 James Street East

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Notice of public meeting and decision meeting of Council In accordance with section 17 and 21 of the Planning Act, a joint public meeting and decision meeting of City Council will be held to consider the proposed Official Plan Amendment. Statutory public meeting and decision meeting: Tuesday, December 10, 2024 4 p.m. This is a hybrid City Council meeting that can be watched online at guelph.ca/live or in – person in Council Chambers, 1 Carden Street, Guelph. The purpose of the joint public meeting and decision meeting is to share information about the amendment, consider public comments, and City staff will provide a recommendation to Council on the proposed Official Plan Amendment. Purpose and effect of the Official Plan Amendment The proposed Official Plan Amendment… Continue reading Housing Affordability Strategy – Proposed Official Plan Amendment

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Guelph, Ont., November 15, 2024 – The City of Guelph is saying yes to housing geared to students in our community. On November 13, City Council approved a development application for 601 Scottsdale to build two residential buildings that will provide 489 new rental units geared to students. “Improving housing supply in Guelph is a top priority for the City,” said Tara Baker, chief administrative officer. “The development application approved on Wednesday will create much-needed rental units and help us continue to support growth in our community.” MHBC Planned Limited submitted the development application on behalf of Forum Asset Management. In accordance with the Planning Act, Forum Asset Management will next prepare and submit a site plan application to the City before applying for a… Continue reading City of Guelph approves new housing development geared to students

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Guelph, Ont. November 15, 2024 – The City of Guelph is hosting two open houses about development in the Stone Road and Edinburgh Road area. Join us in-person or virtually to share your input on how and where development happens in this area.   Your feedback will inform the City’s new Community Planning Permit System (CPPS) for the Stone Road and Edinburgh Road area. The CPPS creates a more efficient development application process while securing community needs like affordable housing.   Help us answer questions like:  Should parking lots be converted into new housing?  Where is the best place to build multi-story apartments?  How do you want to see our parkland improved?   Have your say! Join us at an open house to share your feedback and hear more about the project… Continue reading Join us for an open house about development in the Stone Road and Edinburgh Road area

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TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the City of Guelph passed municipal-wide development charges By-laws No. (2024) – 20997 and (2024) – 20998 on November 13, 2024 under section 2 (1) of the Development Charges Act, 1997, S.O., 1997 c. 27, as amended; AND TAKE NOTICE that subsections 19 (1.2) and 19 (1.3) of the Act permit a municipality to amend a Development Charges bylaw, subject to conditions being met, and exempt such amendments from the process for bylaw amendments under subsection 19 (1) of the Act. The development charges imposed by the bylaws come into effect on November 20, 2024. The charges are as follows: Residential Rates Service/class of service Single and semi-detached dwelling Multiples Apartments – 2+ bedrooms Apartments – studio and 1… Continue reading Passing of municipal-wide Development Charges Bylaws

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Proposed Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment – Permitting 4 Dwelling units on residential lots (City-initiated) – (2024-405) Subject lands The city’s low density residential lots with single detached, semi-detached homes, and on-street townhouse dwelling units. Public Meeting and Decision December 10th, 2024, 4 p.m. This is a hybrid City Council meeting that can be watched online at guelph.ca/live or attended in-person in Council Chambers, City Hall, 1 Carden Street Guelph City staff will be providing a recommendation to Council on this application. Purpose and effect of the amendments Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments are proposed to allow up to four (4) dwelling units on low-density residential lots in Guelph. New and amended regulations would apply city-wide and affect zones that permit single-detached, semi-detached,… Continue reading Notice of public meeting and decision for official plan and zoning bylaw amendments

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Guelph, Ont., November 8, 2024 – If you’re a small business owner preparing for a renovation, including opening a business at a new location, the City will guide you through the building permit approval process. The Small Business Building Permit Assistance Program serves small business owners renovating older buildings in downtown Guelph. Through this program, we’ll provide early feedback during your building permit application review to help you comply with the Ontario Building Code. When do I need a building permit? A building permit is required for most renovation and construction projects. This includes smaller projects such as adding, relocating or removing partition walls, plumbing fixtures or ductwork. Building permits are also often required to change the use of a building or suite. How do… Continue reading Are you a small business owner applying for a building permit? Let us help!

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