Help us develop the Downtown Community Planning Permit System requirements

Guelph, Ont., May 30, 2025 – We’re continuing the Community Planning Permit System (CPPS) work in Downtown. The first CPPS in Guelph was approved by Council in April for the Stone Road/Edinburgh area. The CPPS is a land-use planning tool that combines Zoning By-law Amendments, Minor Variances, and Site Plan applications into a single application and approval process. By streamlining the application process, a CPPS speeds up approvals for development projects, enabling housing to reach the market more quickly. A CPPS can also be used to secure community benefits such as affordable housing, park land, public art, and community facilities. A CPPS for Downtown will help the City accommodate future growth while supporting our goals for transit supportive development, active transportation, and housing affordability. Join… Continue reading Help us develop the Downtown Community Planning Permit System requirements

Notice of Decision for Proposed Official Plan Amendment and Community Planning Permit Bylaw

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

This entry was posted in House and home, Planning and Building and tagged affordable housing, building heights, Community Planning Permit Bylaw, Community Planning Permit System, CPP Bylaw, CPPS, land-use planning tool on March 13, 2025.