Q1 2024: Residential Dwelling Approval Pipeline
La version française suit Here's Ottawa's Residential Dwelling Approval Pipeline report for Q1 2024 (January, February, March): And here's the 2024 YTD report with some additional data presented. Background This data was on the agenda for Ottawa's Planning and Housing...
6310 Hazeldean Road: Zoning by-law amendment update
La version française suit The City of Ottawa has received a fourth submission with minor changes for the zoning by-law amendment application for the site at 6310 Hazeldean Road. The current proposal is to construct a residential development containing 431 apartments...
A map of all the land in Stittsville set aside for future schools
NOTE: This post is out of date. The latest update on future schools in Stittsville is available here… La version française suit (Originally published March 20, 2024.) The number of schools in Stittsville could double in future years, depending on population...
121 Brae: Zoning By-Law Amendment Update
La version française suit The City has received a third submission with minor changes to the zoning by-law amendment application for 121 Brae Crescent. The proposal is for a three-storey apartment building at the corner of Brae and Norway Spruce. More information is...
Consultations begin today over the first draft of City’s new Zoning By-law
La version française suit Today the City has released the first draft of the new Zoning By-law, a set of regulations that sets rules on what can be built as of right, without having to seek specific permission. Residents are encouraged to review the draft by-law and...
A primer on Ottawa’s Draft Comprehensive Zoning By-law
La version française suit The City of Ottawa is developing a new comprehensive Zoning By-law for approval by Council in 2025. The Zoning By-law is a set of regulations that sets rules on what can be built as of right, without having to seek specific permission. In...
UPDATE: 1927 Maple Grove Road at Planning and Housing Committee on May 22
UPDATE: Planning and Housing Committee has approved this application. It will now rise to City Council for final approval on May 29, 2024. La version française suit The Zoning By-Law Amendment for 1927 Maple Grove Road is on the agenda at the Planning and Housing...
Committee approves updated development charges to benefit infrastructure and services
La version française suit The Planning and Housing Committee today approved a new schedule of development charges and a new development charges by-law, to help ensure essential infrastructure and services keep pace with growth in Ottawa. Development charges are...
NOTEBOOK: Fire safety and high-rise buildings
La version française suit We're starting to see more development proposals that include taller buildings and residents have asked if Ottawa Fire Services is equipped to handle potential high-rise emergencies. Ottawa Fire Chief Paul Hutt has provided the following...
NOTEBOOK: A look at Ontario’s Bill 185: “Cutting Red Tape to Build More Homes Act”
La version française suit On my weekly video update on Saturday, I made a passing reference to one of the provisions in Ontario's new Bill 185, the "Cutting Red Tape to Build More Homes Act". Announced earlier this month, Bill 185 is the latest in a series of...
City releases first draft of the New Zoning By-law
La version française suit The first staff report for the new Zoning By-law project is now live on the City’s agenda minutes page. The report will be tabled at the April 29 Joint Committee of the Planning and Housing Committee, and the Agriculture and Rural Affairs...
6310 Hazeldean Road: Zoning by-law amendment update
La version française suit The City of Ottawa has received a third submission for a zoning by-law amendment application for the site at 6310 Hazeldean Road. The current proposal is to construct a residential development containing 431 apartments in two buildings, with...
1174 Carp Road: Draft Zoning By-law Amendment and Site Plan Control proposal
La version française suit UPDATE: Development Information Meeting Our office held a development information meeting on Tuesday, April 9, 2024 to discuss this draft Zoning By-law Amendment and Site Plan Control proposal for 1174 Carp Road. Here's a video archive of...
NOTEBOOK: An update on Provincial and Federal infrastructure money
Above: Mayor Mark Sutcliffe gives Premier Doug Ford a box of Maverick's Donuts at a recent infrastructure announcement./ Ci-dessus : Le maire Mark Sutcliffe remet au premier ministre Doug Ford une boîte de beignes Maverick lors d’une annonce récente en matière...
Ontario Rewards Ottawa with More Than $37.5 Million for Progress Toward 2023 Housing Target
La version française suit Press release from the Office of the Premier Today, Premier Doug Ford announced Ontario will be providing Ottawa with $37,502,947 in funding through the Building Faster Fund as the city has made substantial progress towards meeting its 2023...