City of Guelph

Public Notice

  • Notice of Passing of Designation Bylaw: 19 Fountain Street West

    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 (2025)-21036 dated February 11, 2025 to designate portions of the property known as 19 Fountain Street…

  • Notice of Passing of Designation Bylaw: 22 James Street East

    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 (2025)-21035 dated February 11, 2025 to designate portions of the property known as 22 James Street…

  • Notice of Passing of Designation Bylaw: 37 Christie Lane

    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 (2025)-21026 dated February 11, 2025 to designate portions of the property known as 37 Christie Lane…

  • Notice of Intention to Pass an Amending Bylaw to Remove Holding “H” Symbol

    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 165, 165A, and 167 Alice Street.…

  • 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 Bylaw Amendment is being introduced to correct a zoning error for 178, 180, 182 and 184 Alice Street in the Comprehensive Zoning By-law (2023)-20790.…

  • Notice of Intention to Pass an Amending Bylaw to Remove Holding “H” Symbol

    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…

  • 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 Bylaw Amendment is being introduced to correct a zoning error for 750 Gordon Street in the Comprehensive Zoning By-law (2023)-20790. 750 Gordon Street was…

  • 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, 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…

  • Some City Rates and Fees Changing January 1

    Guelph, Ont., December 23, 2024 – On January 1, 2025, rates and fees for some City services and programs will increase. Check the 2025 rates, fees and charges guide for a full list of the rates and the changes with the effective date of change. The changes are part of the Council-adopted 2025 Budget Confirmation. …

  • 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 (2024)-21016 dated December 10, 2024 to designate portions of the property known as 106 Carden Street…

  • Help Shape Guelph’s Water Conservation Strategy

    Guelph, Ont., December 19, 2024 – The City of Guelph is developing its first integrated water management strategy, called The Blueprint: Guelph’s One Water Plan. The City of Guelph is known for its commitment to sustainable water management through the operation of three municipal services: water, wastewater, and stormwater. These municipal services are important for…

  • Paper Shredder Will No Longer Be Available at the Waste Resource Innovation Centre

    Commencing January 1, 2025 Guelph, Ont., December 19, 2024 – Beginning January 1, 2025, the self-service paper shredder at the Waste Resource Innovation Centre (WRIC) will no longer operate due to changes from the provincial Blue Box Regulation. Shredded and un-shredded paper is still being collected using the following options: Drop off shredded paper in…

  • 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., 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…

  • Proposed Development in Your Community

    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…

  • Guelph Transit Makes Trip Planning Easier With Mobile Apps

    A New Partnership With Transit App, Plus Existing Mobile Apps Offer Guelph Transit Riders More Personalized Trip Planning Guelph, Ont., November 26, 2024 – For those looking to use Guelph Transit, downloading certain apps to your phone can make trip planning easier. Plan Your Trip Conventional Bus Service On-Demand and Mobility Bus Service Pay for…

  • Housing Affordability Strategy – Proposed Official Plan Amendment

    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…

  • Passing of Municipal-Wide Development Charges Bylaws

    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…

  • City of Guelph Statement on Tentative Agreement With Amalgamated Transit Union (Atu)

    The City of Guelph has reached a tentative agreement with the Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU) Local 1189, which represents approximately 260 operators and staff at Guelph Transit.

  • City of Guelph Official Plan Update 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…

  • Mayor Guthrie’s Introduction to the Proposed Draft 2025 Budget

    With new provincial legislation, the 2025 proposed draft budget will be introduced using Strong Mayor Powers. This requires mayors to present a draft budget for Council consideration or direct staff to present a draft budget. It is also the second year of Guelph’s 2024-2027 multi-year budget. While listening to public feedback throughout 2023, and considering…

  • Arkell Spring Grounds and Carter Wellfield Projects

    These properties are significant water supply assets owned by the City and located in the Township of Puslinch.

  • Your Road Map to a Safe and Ticket-Free Parking Experience

    Guelph, Ont., August 28, 2024 – Back-to-school is upon us again with challenges that include higher traffic in school neighbourhoods. We can all do our part to ensure a happy and safe school year by walking and biking to school safely, parking in designated areas only and slowing down near schools. Where to Park If…

  • Clair-Maltby Secondary Plan Officially Incorporated Into the City’s Official Plan

    Guelph, Ont., March 14, 2024 – The City has worked over multiple years with several interested parties to bring the Clair-Maltby Secondary Plan from concept to reality. In May 2022, Council approved Official Plan Amendment No. 79 (OPA 79) for the Clair-Maltby Secondary Plan. On Friday, February 16, 2024, following negotiations and Tribunal-led mediation, an…

  • City of Guelph Asks Businesses to Support Waste Reduction Strategy

    In 2022, Guelph Council approved a single-use items bylaw that banned plastic shopping bags and polystyrene foam containers and cups. At that time, Council also asked us to collect feedback from the community about paying fees for disposable cups and reusable bags. We appreciated the community feedback and having heard that some community members supported…

  • Mayor Guthrie’s Introduction to the 2024-2027 Multi-Year Budget

    The City of Guelph has released the first four-year multi-year budget for 2024-2027. I encourage everyone to look at what the budget represents in terms of value.

  • Statement From Mayor Cam Guthrie on the Recent Conflict in the Middle East

    The recent conflict and its impact on innocent lives in Israel and Gaza has been extremely difficult for citizens of Guelph to witness.