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Impacts of Bill 185 on building permits and development charges

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

City of Guelph seeks property donations for a temporary structured encampment

Guelph, Ont., March 25, 2024 – In response to a mayoral direction issued on February 28, the City of Guelph is seeking private property donations to (potentially) establish a temporary structured encampment as part of its ongoing efforts to address unsheltered homelessness. Property owners within Guelph are invited to identify potential sites suitable for conversion into temporary structured encampments. These sites will serve as safe havens for those in need for a minimum period of three years. While properties within one kilometre of the downtown core are preferred, all submissions will be considered. Property owners interested in contributing to this initiative are encouraged to submit their name, contact information, and potential location address to [email protected] by April 26, 2024. The City emphasizes that this initial… Continue reading City of Guelph seeks property donations for a temporary structured encampment

This entry was posted in City Hall, Economic Development, Mayor, Planning and Building and tagged building, housing, Housing in Guelph, Mayor, Mayor Guthrie, planning on March 27, 2024.

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 amended version of OPA 79 was submitted for approval to the Ontario Land Tribunal, and on March 6, 2024, the of the Clair-Maltby Secondary Plan. The City was able to file with the Ontario Land Tribunal after reaching a consensus position with the assistance of a team of Tribunal-appointed mediators. The amended OPA 79 is supported by all appellants who had appealed the plan. Amended plan maintains key policies and… Continue reading Clair-Maltby Secondary Plan officially incorporated into the City’s Official Plan

This entry was posted in City Hall, Official Plan, Planning and Building, Plans and strategies and tagged building, Clair-Maltby, Housing in Guelph, Official plan, planning on March 14, 2024.

Guelph receives $4.68 million for meeting provincial housing targets

Funding will be invested in housing or community-enabling infrastructure Guelph, Ont., March 14, 2024 – Today, Paul Calandra Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, announced that the City of Guelph will receive $4,680,000 in Government of Ontario funding through the Building Faster Fund. In 2023, the City issued 1,320 building permits for new units and the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) reported 1,287 new housing starts, meaning Guelph achieved 98 per cent of its 2023 housing target. “I applaud the work being done by Guelph and all the other municipalities that are making substantial progress toward their 2031 housing targets,” said Paul Calandra, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing. Representatives from the City of Guelph including Mayor Cam Guthrie and members of City Council… Continue reading Guelph receives $4.68 million for meeting provincial housing targets

This entry was posted in Awards and Achievements, City Hall, Planning and Building and tagged building, housing, Housing in Guelph, planning, Strategic Plan on March 14, 2024.

2024 Development Charge Rates

Attention: Architects, Engineers, Home Builders, Industrial/Commercial/Institutional (ICI) Contractors Please be advised that the current Development Charge (DC) rates will increase as of March 2, 2024. The new rates will apply to all building permits issued after March 1, 2024. The increase comes as a result of the 2023 Development Charge Background Study (DCBS) with its addendum, approved by Council on January 16, 2024. Residential building permits (houses) The total flat rate (including education DC’s) for detached and semi-detached house permits is increasing from $50,680 per unit to $54,691 per unit. The new rates for other unit types will be available online at guelph.ca/dc shortly. Respecting legislated building permit turnaround times of 10 business days, residential building permit applications should be submitted by no later than… Continue reading 2024 Development Charge Rates

This entry was posted in Planning and Building and tagged building, Building Services on January 29, 2024.

Council approves City’s recommendations in preparation for changes stemming from Bill 109 and Bill 23

Guelph, Ont., November 22, 2022 – At a special meeting today, Council received an update and heard from delegates about anticipated impacts associated with Bill 109, More Homes for Everyone Act, and Bill 23, More Homes Built Faster Act. In response, Council approved staff’s requests to immediately fund an increase in staff, as well as changes to the development application fee structure. Council will also call on the Province to reconsider its plan to defund growth, which further pushes costs of growth onto local tax and ratepayers. “Housing is unattainable for too many people in Guelph, and we’re committed to doing what we can to create more homes and improve housing affordability,” says Jayne Holmes, the City’s deputy chief administrative officer, Infrastructure, Development and Enterprise… Continue reading Council approves City’s recommendations in preparation for changes stemming from Bill 109 and Bill 23

This entry was posted in City Hall, Mayor and Council, Planning and Building and tagged AAF, building, DC rate, development, Housing in Guelph, planning on November 22, 2022.