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  • Council approves new developments that could add up to 1,726 homes across Guelph

    New housing projects approved for four areas of the city Guelph, Ont., September 10, 2026 – Guelph City Council has approved new housing applications that could bring up to 1,726 more homes to the city over the coming years. At its September 9 Planning meeting, Council approved development applications for housing at 220 Arkell Road;…

  • City digitizes development planning applications

    Streamlined application process moves us towards more homes, faster Guelph, Ont., September 8, 2026 – Earlier this year development planning applications were added to the Guelph Permit and Application System (GPAS), digitizing a vital part of the work required for building new homes. Supported by the Housing Accelerator Fund (HAF), this project involved the configuration…

  • Notice of Minor Zoning By-law Amendment

    In accordance with Section 34 of the Planning Act, notice of a minor Zoning By-law Amendment is being provided. Purpose and Effect of the Minor Zoning By-law Amendment The proposed Zoning By-law Amendment is being introduced to correct a zoning error for 298 and 300 Grange Road in Zoning By-law (2023)-20790. 298 and 300 Grange…

  • City of Guelph’s AAA credit rating reaffirmed for fifth straight year

    Read S&P Global Ratings’ report on Guelph’s 2026 credit rating Guelph, Ont., August 24, 2026 – For the fifth straight year, S&P Global Ratings continues to affirm the City of Guelph’s financial credit rating as AAA with a stable outlook, the agency’s highest possible rating. This achievement comes as municipalities across the country navigate a…

  • Notice of intention to designate: 19 Dublin Street South

    Take notice that the Council of the Corporation of the City of Guelph intends to designate 19 Dublin Street South 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 PT LOT 385, PLAN…

  • Notice of intention to designate: 7 Balsarroch Place

    Take notice that the Council of the Corporation of the City of Guelph intends to designate 7 Balsarroch Place 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 Part Broken Front, Lot 5,…

  • Notice of Zoning By-law Amendment

    In accordance with Section 34 of the Planning Act, notice of a minor Zoning By-law Amendment is being provided. Purpose and Effect of the Minor Zoning By-law Amendment The proposed Minor Zoning By-law Amendment is being introduced to correct a zoning error at 75, 125, 145, 175, 215, 225, 245, 311, 325, 361, and 375…

  • Guelph is ready for future housing growth, says City report

    Guelph, Ont., July 14, 2026 – Guelph is getting ready for more housing as families grow and more people set up businesses in the city, according to the 2025 Growth Management Monitoring Report. The report, which is going to Council today, shows how Guelph has continued to take action — despite slower housing starts across…

  • Proposed development in your community: 233-237 Janefield Avenue

    About the planning application 233-237 Janefield Avenue, File: SP26-012 – Ward 5 The subject lands are located south of Janefield Avenue, east of Hanlon Expressway, and north of Stone Road West on vacant land totaling approximately 1.08 hectares in area. Surrounding areas include a mix of Medium Density Residential and Low Density Residential neighbourhoods to…

  • Notice of intention to designate: 65 McTague Street

    Take notice that the Council of the Corporation of the City of Guelph intends to designate 65 McTague 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 Lot 32, Plan 105, Guelph…

  • Proposed development in your community

    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, July 14, 2026 – 4:00 p.m. This is a hybrid City Council meeting that can be watched online at guelph.ca/live or in-person…

  • Building homes in Guelph gets easier, with new clarity around zoning rules

    Guelph, Ont., June 8, 2026 – Building homes in Guelph is now a bit easier, thanks to a partial settlement from the Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT) on an appeal from a local builders’ group to the City’s Comprehensive Zoning Bylaw. The decision provides more clarity on more than half of the appealed rules — 57…

  • Notice of intention to designate: 245 Dublin Street North

    Take notice that the Council of the Corporation of the City of Guelph intends to designate 245 Dublin 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 The legal description is Part Lot 51, Plan…

  • Notice of intention to designate: 144 Dublin Street North

    Take notice that the Council of the Corporation of the City of Guelph intends to designate 144 Dublin 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 The legal description is Part Park Lot 53,…

  • Notice of intention to designate: 115 Nottingham Street

    Take notice that the Council of the Corporation of the City of Guelph intends to designate 115 Nottingham 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 PT Lot 260, Plan 8,…

  • Notice of intention to designate: 140 Suffolk Street West

    Take notice that the Council of the Corporation of the City of Guelph intends to designate 140 Suffolk 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 The legal description is LOT 5, PLAN 259;…

  • Proposed development in your community: 250 Niska Road

    Notice of Public Meeting and Decision Meeting of Council: Niska Lands Guelph City Council will hold a public meeting and Decision Meeting in accordance with the Planning Act to consider the following planning and development applications. The meeting will take place: Guelph City Council will hold a public meeting in accordance with the Planning Act…

  • 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., 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 716 Gordon Street. The subject…

  • Applications now open for 2026 Affordable Housing Seed Funding

    Guelph, Ont., May 7, 2026 – Not-for-profits can now apply for up to $25,000 in seed funding from the City of Guelph to start an affordable housing project. A total of $100,000 is available to cover pre-construction costs, like site studies, surveys or planning fees. Affordable housing supported by the grants must remain affordable for…

  • Notice of intention to designate: 31 Yorkshire Street South

    Take notice that the Council of the Corporation of the City of Guelph intends to designate 31 Yorkshire Street South 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 Part of Park Lot…

  • Notice of passing of designation bylaw

    In 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 (2026)-21223 dated April 15, 2026 to designate portions of the property known as 89 Arthur Street…

  • Proposed development in your community

    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: Wednesday, April 15, 20266:00 p.m. This is a hybrid City Council meeting that can be watched online at guelph.ca/live or in person in…

  • Notice of passing of designation bylaw

    In 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 (2026)-21222 dated March 10, 2026 to designate portions of the property known as 12 Clarke Street…

  • Notice of intention to designate: 225 Waterloo Ave

    Take notice that the Council of the Corporation of the City of Guelph intends to designate 225 Waterloo Ave 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 Lot 42, Plan 330. Statement…

  • Notice of the passing of a zoning bylaw by the City of Guelph

    The General Manager of Planning and Building Services of The Corporation of the City of Guelph, through delegated authority, approved the passing of By-law (2026)-21214, for property at 91-93 Westmount Road on February 12, 2026, under section 34 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P.13, as amended. An explanation of the purpose and effect…

  • Proposed development in your community

    Statutory 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: Wednesday, April 15, 20266:00 p.m. This is a hybrid City Council meeting that can be watched online at guelph.ca/live or in-person in…

  • Proposed development in your community

    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, March 10, 202610:00 a.m. This is a hybrid City Council meeting that can be watched online at guelph.ca/live or in-person in the…

  • Proposed development in your community

    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, March 10, 202610:00 a.m. This is a hybrid City Council meeting that can be watched online at guelph.ca/live or in-person in the…

  • Notice of intention to designate: 89 Arthur Street North

    Take notice that the Council of the Corporation of the City of Guelph intends to designate 89 Arthur 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 The legal description is LOT 37, PLAN 32…

  • Decision meeting for designation of Ontario Reformatory Heritage Conservation District on February 10

    Guelph, Ont., January 27, 2026 – City Council will consider the proposed designation of the Ontario Reformatory Heritage Conservation District at a decision meeting on Tuesday, February 10. This includes consideration of the designation bylaw, and final draft plan and guidelines for the Ontario Reformatory Heritage Conservation District (HCD).  Review the final draft of the Ontario Reformatory HCD plan on Have Your Say or on the Ontario Reformatory HCD webpage. This plan provides policy…

  • Notice of intention to pass an amending bylaw to pass temporary use bylaw

    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 Bylaw Amendment from the City of Guelph Zoning By-law (2023)-20790, as amended, to convert an existing office/commercial building to an institutional school use through a Temporary Use Bylaw. The lands affected by the proposed…

  • Notice of intention to designate: 88 Ontario Street

    Take notice that the Council of the Corporation of the City of Guelph intends to designate 88 Ontario 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 The legal description of the property known as…

  • Notice of Public Meeting and Decision Meeting of Council: Additional Dwelling Unit Grant Program Amendment

    In accordance with Section 28 of the Planning Act, a public meeting and decision meeting of City Council will be held to consider the proposed amendment to the Affordable Housing Community Improvement Plan – Additional Dwelling Unit Grant Program (‘The Amendment’). Statutory public meeting and decision meeting Tuesday, December 96:00 p.m. This is a hybrid…

  • Notice of Application for Vacant Land Condominium: 46 Goldenview Drive

    In accordance with Section 34 of the Planning Act, notice of a minor Zoning Bylaw Amendment is being provided. Purpose and Effect of the proposed Vacant Land Condominium The proposed Vacant Land Condominium will facilitate the development of an approved 47 unit cluster townhouse complex. 46 Goldenview Drive received Site Plan Approval for a 47…

  • Sign Variances for 705 Southgate Drive

    The City received applications for variances from the City of Guelph Sign By-law Number (2021)-20621, as amended. Address: 705 Southgate Drive, Guelph,ON Request Request for variance from Table 1, Row 1 of Sign By-law Number (2021)-20621, as amended, to permit: How to participate Reports relating to these applications will be available online on Thursday, October…

  • Proposed development in your community

    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: Wednesday, October 15, 20254:00 p.m. This is a hybrid City Council meeting that can be watched online at guelph.ca/live or in-person in the…

  • Notice of intention to designate: 328 Victoria Road South

    Take notice that the Council of the Corporation of the City of Guelph intends to designate the Frost Building at 328 Victoria Road South 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…

  • Notice of Minor Zoning Bylaw Amendment

    In 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 By-law Amendment is being introduced to correct a zoning error for 105 Elmira Road North in By-law (2025)-21120. 105 Elmira Road North was rezoned…

  • Notice of Minor Zoning Bylaw Amendment

    In 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 By-law Amendment is being introduced to correct a zoning error for 36 Green Street in Zoning By-law (2023)-20790. 36 Green Street was initially zoned…

  • City report outlines opportunities to shape Guelph Innovation District for future growth

    Council direction to guide parks, jobs and heritage in city’s growing east end, while supporting new homes Guelph, Ont., August 28, 2025 – Guelph City Council is considering a proposed plan for the Guelph Innovation District — a major development that will shape how the city grows over the next 50 years. The City of…

  • City of Guelph takes bold step to bring housing to market faster with front-ending agreements

    Guelph, Ont., August 26, 2025 – The City will pilot the use of Municipal Service and Financing Agreements (MSFAs) — also called ”front-ending agreements” — as part of its efforts to help speed up housing development in Guelph. “We need more housing in Guelph, faster — and we need innovative solutions to make this happen,”…

  • Notice of public and decision meeting to amend the official plan and zoning bylaw

    Subject Lands 343 Waterloo Avenue. Legal Description PART OF LOTS 11 AND 12 REGISTERED PLAN 274, CITY OF GUELPHFile No.: OZS25-009 Future Public and Decision Meeting Wednesday, September 3, 20251 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,…

  • Proposed development in your community

    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, September 09, 20256:00 p.m. This is a hybrid City Council meeting that can be watched online at guelph.ca/live or in-person in the…

  • City of Guelph and Thresholds Homes and Supports team up to create deeply affordable housing for seniors living with mental health issues 

    Guelph, Ont., ​July 17, 2025​ – To help meet the growing need for affordable housing, the City of Guelph has selected Thresholds Homes and Supports (THS) to build and operate 13 deeply affordable rental units at 14 Edinburgh Road South, Guelph. The City is contributing nearly half an acre of City-owned land and up to…

  • City making progress on housing and affordability, despite economic challenges

    Guelph, Ont., July 3, 2025 – A new report shows Guelph is making steady progress towards its housing and affordability goals, even in a challenging economic climate. The 2024 Growth Management and Affordable Housing Monitoring Report, going to Council on July 15, shows how Guelph is ensuring a strong housing supply, adding more affordable rentals…

  • Proposed development in your community

    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, July 22, 20256:00 p.m. This is a hybrid City Council meeting that can be watched online at guelph.ca/live or in-person in the…

  • Road work and lane reductions start in the north end of Downtown Guelph

    Multiple streets are impacted including Woolwich Street, Norfolk Street and Baker Street We’re working to revitalize Downtown Guelph and we’re kicking off the summer with two projects that will impact streets in the north end of Downtown. You’ll notice local access only on Baker Street and overnight paving on Woolwich Street, Norfolk Street and Baker…

  • Proposed development in your community

    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, July 15, 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…

  • Share your thoughts on the design of St. George’s Square design and the Capital Implementation Plan for DTIRP

    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…

  • 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., 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…

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