No Objection in Principle,…

No Objection in Principle, subject to servicing capacity.

The notion of gentle intensification is generally supported as it offers more affordable housing where zoning may have been a barrier. In unserviced areas, the increase units could be a strain on private well and septic systems which could result in a negative impact on the groundwater quality and quantity both on- or off-site. In smaller urban areas where servicing capacity is limited, this change could affect the ability of these urban areas to accommodate additional development, since reserve sewage capacity
would be required to reflect this legislative change.

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This is staff-level feedback submitted on Bill 23 to the province on behalf of the Region of Durham. Council endorsement of staff-level feedback and recommendations will be sought at the December Regional Council meeting.