Category Archives: Planning and Building

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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Help shape a potential heritage conservation district in the Ward neighbourhood. February 4, 2025 – You’re invited to an open house for the Ward West Heritage Conservation District (HCD) project. Please join us on Thursday, February 20th, 2025, anytime between 4:30 pm and 6:30 pm at the Italian Canadian Club to learn about the study and share your feedback! The first part of the study evaluated the historical, design and contextual value of the study area; the results indicate that the study area meets the designation requirements as a heritage conservation district under the Ontario Heritage Act. The project team is now gathering feedback to determine if there is public support for creation of a heritage conservation district in the Ward, what the goals and… Continue reading Open house for Ward West Heritage Conservation District Study

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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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Updated: November 8, 2024 Guelph, Ont., November 8, 2024 – The City has released an online map of all streets named after Guelph veterans. The interactive map offers a profile of each veteran including their name, when the street name was registered and other details as available. The City’s street naming program began in 2012. To date, 153 streets in Guelph have been named in honour of veterans. The honourary street name signs are identified by blue letters on a white background with a poppy symbol. Under the street naming program, 75 per cent of new streets in Guelph are named after veterans, including citizens who made a significant contribution to the city and City employees who died while in the service of our city.… Continue reading New street map honours Guelph veterans

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November 7, 2024 – Second Notice of Special Meeting of Council – Guelph City Council will hold a special meeting of Council in accordance with Section 26 of the Planning Act to consider your comments, ideas, and issues regarding an Official Plan update based on the Downtown Building Heights Study. This meeting will take place: Tuesday, December 10, 2024 4:00 p.m. Council Chambers, City Hall, 1 Carden Street, Guelph 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. Guelph’s Official Plan is a statement of goals, objectives and policies, which are intended to promote public interest in the future development of the City.  Copies of… Continue reading City of Guelph Official Plan Update Special Meeting of Council

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Guelph, Ont. – On November 25, the City of Guelph will host the second virtual open house about developing Guelph’s Municipal Service and Financing Agreements (MSFA) policy. MSFAs, also known as front-ending agreements, allow municipalities to work with developers to build roads, water and wastewater services, and other essential infrastructure that supports housing and business development. Reaching Guelph’s housing targets requires a coordinated effort. The City’s budget and resources are limited. With these agreements, developers can fund and build the needed infrastructure for a project ahead of when the City’s fiscal capacity would allow. The City would then repay the funds as housing development occurs. How to get involved We want developers, homebuilders and members of the Guelph community to share your thoughts and feedback… Continue reading Share your input on the development of a Municipal Service and Financing Agreements policy

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Guelph City Council will hold a special meeting of Council in accordance with Section 26 of the Planning Act to consider your comments, ideas, and issues regarding an Official Plan update based on the Downtown Building Heights Study. This meeting will take place: Tuesday, December 10, 2024 4:00 p.m. Council Chambers, City Hall, 1 Carden Street, Guelph 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. Guelph’s Official Plan is a statement of goals, objectives and policies, which are intended to promote public interest in the future development of the City.  Copies of the current Official Plan are available online at guelph.ca/officialplan. Alternate document formats… Continue reading City of Guelph Official Plan Update Special Meeting of Council

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Guelph City Council will hold a Public Meeting in accordance with the Ontario Heritage Act to discuss the draft Ontario Reformatory Heritage Conservation District Plan and Guidelines. Wednesday, November 13 6:00 p.m. Council Chambers, City Hall, 1 Carden Street, Guelph The draft Ontario Reformatory HCD Plan and Guidelines (OR HCD Plan) will be released for public comment and consideration by Council on Friday, November 1, 2024. The OR HCD Plan is meant to ensure that the cultural heritage value or interest of the Ontario Reformatory is protected, managed, maintained, and enhanced over time.  The OR HCD Plan is also intended to provide guidance to property owners and tenants within the district who wish to undertake modifications to their properties. The November 13, 2024 meeting of… Continue reading Public Meeting: Heritage Conservation District Plan and Guidelines

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Proposed Affordable Housing Community Improvement Plan Subject lands The City of Guelph in its entirety. Public meeting Wednesday, November 13, 2024 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. Purpose of the report To present the Affordable Housing Community Improvement Plan for public feedback and to be received by Council. Additional information Information about the project can be found on haveyoursay.guelph.ca/affordable-housing-cip. Documents relating to the proposed Community Improvement Plan and financial incentives for affordable housing projects will be available at guelph.ca/agenda on October 31, 2024. For more information, please contact: Christine Chapman, Manager Economic Development Economic Development & Tourism 519-822-1260 ext. 2823 TTY 519-826-9771 [email protected] How to… Continue reading Notice of public meeting: Proposed Affordable Housing Community Improvement Plan

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Guelph, Ont., October 9, 2024 – Yesterday, we presented our Draft Housing Affordability Strategy to City Council.  We’re now ready to take this draft to the public and collect community feedback before taking the next steps in finalizing the Housing Affordability Strategy for Guelph. What is the Housing Affordability Strategy? The purpose of this strategy is to determine actions that we can take to address private-market housing gaps both in the short and long term. While the City has the most influence on private-market housing, we’ve been taking a highly collaborative approach for this work so we can support unlocking more housing opportunities across the board. Upcoming engagement events We’ll be hosting a series of in-person and virtual engagement events throughout October to talk about… Continue reading Have thoughts about housing affordability? Let us know!

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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, October 8, 2023 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) 8 Mitchell Street (File: OZS24-011) – Ward 2 The subject site is approximately 1,815 square metres in size and located between Mitchell Street and Arthur Street North, west of Eramosa Road. A Zoning By-law Amendment is proposed to City of Guelph Zoning By-law (2023)-20790 to permit the development of 4 semi-detached dwelling units and… 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 106 Carden 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 current legal description of the subject real property is Lots 2 & 3, Plan 8; Part Lots 1 & 4, Plan 8, Parts 24 & 25, 61R11523; 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 seven of the prescribed criteria for determining cultural heritage value or interest, according to Ontario Regulation 9/06 as amended by Ontario Regulation 569/22.… Continue reading Notice of intention to designate: 106 Carden Street

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Guelph, Ont., ​August 29, 2024​ – On September 13, the City of Guelph will host a virtual open house about developing Guelph’s Municipal Service and Financing Agreements (MSFA) policy.  MSFAs, also known as front-ending agreements, allow municipalities to work with developers to build infrastructure, like water and wastewater services, to support housing and business development.   Reaching Guelph’s housing targets requires a coordinated effort. The City’s budget and resources are limited. With these agreements, developers can move projects forward, ahead of when the City’s fiscal capacity would allow, by funding and building the needed infrastructure, which is then repaid by the City as housing development occurs.  We want to connect with developers, homebuilders and others in the sector, as well as members of the Guelph community.   Municipal… Continue reading Share your input on the development of a Municipal Service and Financing Agreements policy

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Guelph, Ont., August 26, 2024 – On September 5, the City of Guelph will host two information sessions to share information about the development of Guelph’s affordable housing Community Improvement Plan (CIP). The proposed program will provide financial incentives for developers and homebuilders to rehabilitate the city’s existing housing supply into affordable purpose-built rentals and new affordable rental and ownership units. We want to connect with developers, homebuilders and others in the sector, as well as members of the Guelph community. Guelph’s Affordable Housing Community Improvement Plan information sessions Date: Thursday, September 5 Time: Drop-in style, 1-3 p.m. or 4-6 p.m. Where: Marg Mackinnon Community Room, City Hall During the information sessions, staff will: Provide an overview of community improvement plans, how they work, and… Continue reading Learn more about Guelph’s development of an affordable housing Community Improvement Plan

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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, September 10, 2024 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) 26-40 Carden St. and 27-39 Macdonell St. (File: OZS24-012) – Ward 2 The subject lands have frontage on both Carden Street and Macdonell Street and are located mid block between Wyndham Street North and Wilson Street. Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments are proposed to permit the development of a 14-storey building with 120… 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 220 Gordon St 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 is Lots 1 and 2 of Benjamin Harrison’s unregistered survey. 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 five of the nine prescribed criteria for determining cultural heritage value or interest, according to Ontario Regulation 9/06 as amended by 569/22. The heritage attributes of 220 Gordon Street display: design/physical, historical/associative, and contextual value. Design/physical… Continue reading Notice of intention to designate: 220 Gordon Street

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Take notice that the Council of the Corporation of the City of Guelph intends to designate the building known as Saint Agnes School at 28 Norfolk 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 the subject property is BLOCK OF LAND BOUNDED BY NORFOLK, NORTHUMBERLAND, DUBLIN & CORK STREETS, PLAN 8 SAVE AND EXCEPT CS27965 & CS64284, 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 seven of the nine prescribed criteria for determining cultural heritage value or interest, according… Continue reading Notice of intention to designate: 28 Norfolk Street

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Take notice that the Council of the Corporation of the City of Guelph intends to designate 12 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 The legal description of the subject real property is PLAN 99 PT LOT 7 PT LOT 8. The real property includes the following addresses: 12, 14 and 16 Eramosa Road as well as 157 and 161 Arthur Street North. 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 six of the nine prescribed criteria for determining cultural heritage value or interest,… Continue reading Notice of intention to designate: 12 Eramosa Road

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Recent provincial legislative changes may affect development charges and associated fees for some building permits. On June 6 the Provincial Government passed Bill 185, Cutting Red Tape to Build More Homes Act, 2024. The Bill outlined key changes to municipal land use planning and development law. On June 6, 2024, development charge rate phase-ins introduced via Bill 23 were removed, meaning that effective immediately, development charge fees increased to the full rate calculated through the Development Charge Background Study. The City was notified of official Provincial legislative changes when the information was made public. We are working to adapt policies and inform those affected in a timely manner. For more information Shanna O’Dwyer, CPA, CA, MA Deputy Treasurer, Manager, Financial Strategy and Reporting Finance City… Continue reading Impacts of Bill 185 on building permits and development charges

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Take notice that the Council of the Corporation of the City of Guelph intends to designate 14 Neeve 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 the subject property is The legal description of the property is 712850047 –PT LOTS 3 & 4, PLAN 33, *PT 2 61R4475; LOT 4, PLAN 269; LANE, PL 269, AS IN ROS587105; City of GUELPH Statement of Significance The subject property 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, according to Ontario Regulation… Continue reading Notice of intention to designate: 14 Neeve Street

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Take notice that the Council of the Corporation of the City of Guelph intends to designate 100 Queen 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 the subject property is The legal description of the property is Lot 98, Plan 243; City of Guelph. Statement of Significance The subject property 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, according to Ontario Regulation 9/06 as amended by Ontario Regulation 569/22. The heritage attributes of 100 Queen Street display: design/physical, historical/associative,… Continue reading Notice of intention to designate: 100 Queen Street

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Take notice that the Council of the Corporation of the City of Guelph intends to designate 167 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 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 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 of 167 Suffolk Street West display: design or physical, historical or associative, and contextual value. Design/Physical Value 167 Suffolk Street West meets Criterion 1 having… Continue reading Notice of intention to designate: 167 Suffolk Street West

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Take notice that the Council of the Corporation of the City of Guelph intends to designate 211 Silvercreek Parkway 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 the subject property is PT LT A E/S OF GALT & GUELPH RAILWAY PL 52 AS IN ROS524508, SAVE AND EXCEPT PT 2, 61R6538; CITY OF GUELPH SUBJECT TO AN EASEMENT AS IN RO791712 AND PT LOTS 1, 2, 3, 10, 11 & 12, PLAN 206, AS IN ROS524508; CITY OF GUELPH SUBJECT TO AN EASEMENT AS IN RO791712. Statement of Significance The subject property is worthy of designation under Part IV, Section 29… Continue reading Notice of intention to designate: 211 Silvercreek Parkway South

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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, July 9, 2024 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) 303-317 Speedvale Avenue East (File: OZS24-010) – Ward 2 The subject site is approximately 0.26 hectares in size and located on the south side of Speedvale Avenue East between Metcalfe Street and Manhattan Court. An Official Plan Amendment and a Zoning By-law Amendment are proposed to permit the development of a 48-unit multi-residential building.… Continue reading Proposed development in your community

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Drop 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

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Guelph, Ont., ​May 30, 2024​ – On June 13, please drop in and join the City of Guelph at one of two in-person, open houses to discuss the creation of our city’s housing affordability strategy.   Housing affordability strategy open house Thursday, June 13 Drop-in-style: 2-4 p.m. & 6-8 p.m. Royal City Mission: 50 Quebec St, Guelph  We hope to have open conversations with community members about how to address housing affordability in Guelph, based on the tools that the City can use. We’ll discuss draft actions and priorities supporting the development of Guelph’s Housing Affordability Strategy. We also want to reimagine the housing continuum and how we visually present the range of housing types available in our community.   Can’t attend in person? Don’t worry! You can… Continue reading Please drop in and join us! Let’s talk about housing affordability in Guelph

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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 11, 2024 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) 601 Scottsdale Drive (File: OZS24-007) – Ward 5 The subject lands are approximately 2.2 hectares in size and located on the north-west corner of Scottsdale Drive and Stone Road, east of the Hanlon Expressway. Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments are proposed to permit the development of two, seven-storey residential buildings with a combined… Continue reading Proposed development in your community

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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 (1995)-14864, as amended. The lands affected by the proposed amendment are municipally known as 27 and 35 Janefield Avenue. The subject lands are shown on the Key Location Map below. The lands are currently zoned “Specialized Residential Single Detached with holding provisions” (R.1B-50(H)) and “Specialized Residential Semi-Detached/Duplex with holding provisions” (R.2-33(H)), according to Zoning Bylaw (1995)-14864, as amended. The lands are also zoned “Specialized Low Density Residential with holding provisions” (RL.1-22(H)) and “Specialized Low Density Residential with holding provisions” (RL.1-23(H)) Zones under Zoning Bylaw (2023)-20790, as amended. These site specific… Continue reading Notice of intention to pass an amending bylaw to remove a holding “H” symbol

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Notice of study completion The City of Guelph has prepared a Master Environmental Servicing Plan (MESP) for the Clair-Maltby Secondary Plan area following Phases 1 and 2 of the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (Schedule B). Based on the study findings and input from technical agencies, interested parties, and the public, the recommended servicing strategies for mobility, water, wastewater, and stormwater have been selected. The MESP identifies infrastructure required to service the future growth in the Clair-Maltby Secondary Plan area, while minimizing environmental impacts. The recommended MESP incorporates the comments received from the public and agencies during the study. Figure 1 – Clair-Maltby Secondary Plan Area (existing) Figure 2 – Clair-Maltby preferred servicing for water, wastewater, stormwater, mobility The main components are listed below. While the… Continue reading Clair-Maltby Secondary Plan, Master Environmental Servicing Plan and Comprehensive Environmental Impact Study

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Guelph, Ont., April 22, 2024 – The City of Guelph is launching two surveys to help shape the future of housing in Guelph. We need your feedback to ensure we are creating strategies and policies that support our community’s needs. The purpose of the Housing Affordability Strategy 2024 work is to identify actions like policy changes, tools and incentives, advocacy, and partnership approaches to address private-market housing gaps in the short, medium, and long term. While we need to focus on private-marking housing gaps since this is where the City has the most influence, we will be taking a highly collaborative approach to this work so that we can support unlocking private and non-market housing opportunities. Housing Affordability Strategy survey We want to hear from you… Continue reading Help shape the future of housing in Guelph

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