Please be advised that the current Development Charge (DC) rates will increase as of March 2, 2023. This is part of the annual indexing process which increases DC rates based on the StatsCan Q3 Non-Residential Construction Price Index (NRCPI). Continue reading 2023 Development Charge rates
Category Archives: Planning and Building
2023 Development Charge rates
January 4, 2023Council approves City’s recommendations in preparation for changes stemming from Bill 109 and Bill 23
November 22, 2022Development charges rates changing September 18
September 16, 2022Guelph’s development charges (DC) rates will decrease by about 3 per cent for residential rates and 5 per cent for non-residential rates on September 18, 2022. Continue reading Development charges rates changing September 18
Notice of Study Completion: Municipal Class Environment Assessment Emma Street to Earl Street Bridge over the Speed River
August 18, 2022Clythe Creek subwatershed study update will inform planning for land use, water supply, stormwater management and infrastructure
August 12, 2022Notice of intention to designate: 50-60 Fife Road
August 4, 2022Guelph City Council intends to designate 50-60 Fife Road as a property of cultural heritage value or interest. Continue reading Notice of intention to designate: 50-60 Fife Road
Made-in-Guelph growth strategy to be presented to Council
July 7, 2022Guelph Council approves Clair-Maltby Secondary Plan Official Plan Amendment
May 17, 2022Council approves York and Elizabeth neighbourhood design concepts
May 10, 2022Guelph’s urban design concept, informed by the land use study, for the York Road and Elizabeth Street neighbourhood was unanimously approved by City Council. Continue reading Council approves York and Elizabeth neighbourhood design concepts
Online submission requirements
February 11, 2022Starting March 1, 2022, all submission requirements, including for older building permits, shall be uploaded through GPAS. This includes documents, reports and drawings related to both permit applications and inspections. Continue reading Online submission requirements
Guelph receives $1.75 million to streamline development approval process
January 26, 2022The City of Guelph is receiving $1.75 million under the new Streamline Development Approval Fund announced by Ontario Premier Doug Ford at the Ontario-Municipal Summit on January 19. Continue reading Guelph receives $1.75 million to streamline development approval process
Notice of study commencement: Macdonell and Allan Structures Municipal Class Environmental Assessment
August 12, 2021The City of Guelph has initiated a Municipal Class EA (Class EA) for improvements and modifications to the Macdonell and Allan structures. Continue reading Notice of study commencement: Macdonell and Allan Structures Municipal Class Environmental Assessment
Notice of study commencement: Wyndham Street Municipal Class Environmental Assessment
August 12, 2021The City of Guelph has initiated a Municipal Class EA (Class EA) to confirm the required improvements to Wyndham Street North. Continue reading Notice of study commencement: Wyndham Street Municipal Class Environmental Assessment