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April 9, 2021Wellington County proposes purchase of City-owned building for transitional shelter housing
March 23, 2021Wellington County proposes purchase of City-owned building for transitional shelter housing Continue reading Wellington County proposes purchase of City-owned building for transitional shelter housing
Building Services February 16, 2021 notice to customers
February 16, 2021As you may be aware, the Provincial government has lifted essential workplace limits on construction in Guelph as of today, Tuesday, February 16, 2021. Moving forward, please follow the process below for building inspections. Continue reading Building Services February 16, 2021 notice to customers
Help confirm land use plans for York Road and Elizabeth Street neighbourhood
February 4, 2021Join our virtual public open house on February 18 and take the survey by February 25. Continue reading Help confirm land use plans for York Road and Elizabeth Street neighbourhood
Building Services January 15, 2021 notice to customers
January 25, 2021As you may be aware, the Provincial government reinstated the list of essential construction. Please review the list of construction projects and other activities deemed essential. Continue reading Building Services January 15, 2021 notice to customers
Notice of passing of Designation Bylaw – 120 Huron Street
December 17, 2020City Council passed Bylaw Number (2020)-20556 dated December 14, 2020 to designate portions of 120 Huron Street as being of cultural heritage value or interest. Continue reading Notice of passing of Designation Bylaw – 120 Huron Street
Recommended updates to Zoning Bylaw will create more housing options in Guelph
December 3, 2020On December 14, City Council will discuss recommendations to update policies and regulations for additional residential dwelling units—known as accessory apartments, basement apartments and coach houses. Continue reading Recommended updates to Zoning Bylaw will create more housing options in Guelph
Streets named after Veterans in 2020
October 28, 2020This year we are honoured to add two street names: Harrington Road and Ferris Circle. Continue reading Streets named after Veterans in 2020
Help us name new Guelph trail and parks
October 28, 2020Guelph’s getting a new recreational trail and three parks, and we need your help naming them. Submit name suggestions by November 20. Continue reading Help us name new Guelph trail and parks
Recommended updates create more user-friendly sign bylaw
September 24, 2020On October 5, City Council will discuss recommendations to update Guelph’s Sign Bylaw including changes that make it clearer and more user-friendly. Continue reading Recommended updates create more user-friendly sign bylaw
Help plan the future of the York Road and Elizabeth Street neighbourhood
September 17, 2020Provide your feedback about what works well and what could change in the York Road and Elizabeth Street neighbourhood by October 9. Continue reading Help plan the future of the York Road and Elizabeth Street neighbourhood
Notice of study completion: Municipal Class Environmental Assessment Schedule ‘B’ Gordon Street improvements
September 17, 2020To improve the safety and mobility for all road users, City of Guelph is proposing a continuous two-way left-turn lane on Gordon Street between Edinburgh Road and Lowes Road with off-street multi-use paths for pedestrians and cyclists. Continue reading Notice of study completion: Municipal Class Environmental Assessment Schedule ‘B’ Gordon Street improvements
Help guide where new housing gets added in Guelph
August 26, 2020Complete the survey by September 24 to help us decide where new housing could be added throughout the developed, or built-up, areas of our city. Continue reading Help guide where new housing gets added in Guelph
Recommended improvements on Gordon Street would improve traffic flows
August 13, 2020Guelph City Council to discuss recommended changes for Gordon Street between Edinburgh Road and Lowes Road Continue reading Recommended improvements on Gordon Street would improve traffic flows
Notice of intention to designate a heritage property 120 Huron Street
July 20, 2020The City of Guelph intends to designate the former Northern Rubber Company building at 120 Huron Street as a property of cultural heritage value or interest. Continue reading Notice of intention to designate a heritage property 120 Huron Street
City welcomes Krista Walkey as new general manager of Planning and Building Services
June 26, 2020The City of Guelph welcomes Krista Walkey as it’s new general manager of Planning and Building Services. Continue reading City welcomes Krista Walkey as new general manager of Planning and Building Services
Guelph’s COVID-19 recovery efforts well underway
June 17, 2020Guelph City Council approves downtown dining district, increasing support for local non-profit organizations and reinstating parking fees, transit fares Continue reading Guelph’s COVID-19 recovery efforts well underway
Council approves Clair-Maltby open space system strategy
May 25, 2020Guelph Council approved the Clair-Maltby open space system strategy which plans for 38 hectares of open space, equal to almost 47 Canadian football fields. Continue reading Council approves Clair-Maltby open space system strategy
Postponed: March 23 open house shows Urban Design Master Plan for Baker District
March 15, 2020Open houses (March 23 and April 2) are postponed. You’re invited to attend one of two open houses as we show how the community’s feedback over the past 18 months has influenced the Urban Design Master Plan for the Baker District redevelopment project. Continue reading Postponed: March 23 open house shows Urban Design Master Plan for Baker District
Mandatory water meter inspections
March 4, 2020All water meters installed for new construction within the City of Guelph shall be inspected by Building Services. Continue reading Mandatory water meter inspections
Staff-recommended open space strategy for Clair-Maltby to be discussed at Council in March
February 20, 2020City staff is bringing its recommendation for the Clair-Maltby open space system strategy to Council’s Committee of the Whole on March 2. Continue reading Staff-recommended open space strategy for Clair-Maltby to be discussed at Council in March
City’s Chief Planner retiring in May
February 5, 2020Council approves update to Guelph’s commercial policy
January 28, 2020The commercial policy framework specifies the location, amount and function of retail and service land throughout Guelph. Continue reading Council approves update to Guelph’s commercial policy
Changes to development charges in Guelph
January 23, 2020These changes impact when the City can charge for development charges, when they are due, and who is eligible for payment deferral. Continue reading Changes to development charges in Guelph
2020 Development Charge Rates (ICI)
January 21, 2020Changes to the Development Charge By-law including rates are coming into effective March 2, 2020. The new rates will apply to all building permits issued after March 1, 2020. Continue reading 2020 Development Charge Rates (ICI)
2020 Development Charge Rates (Residential)
January 21, 2020Changes to the developments charge by-law including the rates are coming into effective March 2, 2020. The new rates will apply to all building permits issued after March 1, 2020. Continue reading 2020 Development Charge Rates (Residential)
Mandatory electronic building permit applications and inspections
December 17, 2019Starting in the new year, the City will require that all building permit applications and inspection requests be submitted electronically through the Building Services online portal. Continue reading Mandatory electronic building permit applications and inspections
2020 Building Code changes
December 17, 2019The 2012 Building Code was recently amended to include a number of changes to the Code, Supplementary Standards and Appendix A. Continue reading 2020 Building Code changes
Council approves design standards for new commercial developments in Guelph
December 10, 2019Guelph approves new commercial built form standards to govern the design of commercial development outside the downtown core. Continue reading Council approves design standards for new commercial developments in Guelph
Market Parkade and Wilson Street improvements completed within budget and with sustainability in mind
October 9, 2019This month, the City will celebrate the long-awaited completion of the Wilson Street road improvements and the grand opening of the new Market Parkade. The new Norfolk Street pedestrian bridge will also open, and the Wilson Street public art project will be unveiled along with four new murals created as part of the Main Street Mural Project. All work was completed within planned budgets. Continue reading Market Parkade and Wilson Street improvements completed within budget and with sustainability in mind
Information about the driveway width enforcement suspension
June 12, 2019Details about the current suspension of enforcement for driveways of semi-detached/duplex and on-street townhouses in Guelph. Continue reading Information about the driveway width enforcement suspension
Background and updates on recent Development Charge changes and the new Community Benefits Charge Framework (Bill 108)
May 31, 2019New Outdoor Swimming Pool and Hot Tub Bylaw with enhanced safety requirements
May 28, 2019On May 27, 2019, Guelph City Council passed a new Outdoor Swimming Pool and Hot Tub By-law No. (2019) – 20408 that features enhanced safety requirements for any new swimming pool or hot tub applications from May 27 onward. Continue reading New Outdoor Swimming Pool and Hot Tub Bylaw with enhanced safety requirements
Smoke alarm requirements for accessory apartments
March 29, 2019Smoke alarms are required on all floor levels, in all bedrooms throughout the entire house and in the hallway(s) outside of bedrooms. All smoke alarms are required to be interconnected. Existing smoke alarms are acceptable provided they are compatible with the new alarms and can be interconnected. All smoke alarms shall have a strobe light signaling component. Continue reading Smoke alarm requirements for accessory apartments
Planning for growth while protecting the moraine, water resources and natural heritage resources
March 8, 2019Come to an information session to discuss Guelph’s Clair Maltby Secondary Plan March 28, 2019 7-9 p.m. Council Chambers, City Hall 1 Carden Street, Guelph Continue reading Planning for growth while protecting the moraine, water resources and natural heritage resources
Downtown Zoning Bylaw in effect
March 7, 2019Council approves Development Charges Bylaw
February 19, 2019Guelph City Council approve Development Charges Bylaw. New rates come into effect March 2, 2019. Continue reading Council approves Development Charges Bylaw
Clair-Maltby project update: phase 3 timing
February 11, 20192019 Development Charge Rates (Residential)
February 5, 2019Please be advised that changes to the Development Charge By-law, including the rates, are scheduled for approval at the February 11, 2019 Council Meeting and would be effective March 2, 2019.
If approved, the new rates will apply to all building permits issued after March 1, 2019. Therefore, respecting legislated building permit turnaround times of 10 business days, residential building permit applications are required to be submitted no later than February 14, 2019 in order to be eligible to receive the current rates. Continue reading 2019 Development Charge Rates (Residential)
2019 Development Charge Rates (ICI)
February 5, 2019Please be advised that changes to the Development Charge By-law, including the rates, are scheduled for approval at the February 11, 2019 Council Meeting and would be effective March 2, 2019.
If approved, the new rates will apply to all building permits issued after March 1, 2019. Therefore, respecting legislated building permit turnaround times of 20 business days, all ICI building permit applications received after January 31, 2019 will be subject to the new rates. Continue reading 2019 Development Charge Rates (ICI)
Proposed development meeting: 855 and 927 Victoria Road South
January 18, 2019Electronic Submission of Industrial, Commercial and Institutional Building Permits
January 14, 2019The City is now accepting building permit applications for New Buildings, Additions and Renovations for Industrial, Commercial and Institutional projects through Building Services Online. Continue reading Electronic Submission of Industrial, Commercial and Institutional Building Permits
Baker District workshop sets stage for vision, goals
January 4, 2019You’re invited to attend one of two drop-in workshops on January 15 as we gather community input to help shape the sustainability vision and goals for the Baker District redevelopment project. Continue reading Baker District workshop sets stage for vision, goals
Damage Deposits
December 20, 2018At the end of 2018, the City will no longer collect damage deposit fees with building permit and swimming pool permit applications. Continue reading Damage Deposits
Guelph releases proposed Development Charges and background study
December 12, 2018Proposed development charges remain competitive with rates in nearby cities, such as Kitchener and Cambridge.
Continue reading Guelph releases proposed Development Charges and background study
Mandatory electronic permits and online inspections for home builders
December 11, 2018Starting January 1st, 2019 the City of Guelph, Building Services will be requiring Home Builders to submit all building permit applications electronically and book all inspections through Building Services Online. Continue reading Mandatory electronic permits and online inspections for home builders