I realize it may be the…

I realize it may be the intent of Bill 23 in part to remove third party appeals or "neighbour" appeals of Planning Act approvals, particularly private applications.

However, as I read the bill, landowner appeals of City-initiated official plan and zoning by-law amendments will also be removed. My reaction is that this could be unintentional and may have to be corrected.

The apparent rationale for removing third party or neighbour appeals of private applications -- i.e., to build more homes faster -- does not seem to apply to landowner appeals of City-initiated amendments. Often, City-initiated official plans and zoning by-laws will "under designate" or "downzone" properties, thereby reducing or limiting development. The only way for a property owner to protect the development potential of their property is to appeal the City's designation.

I would request that you take a closer look at those persons who are permitted to appeal City-initiated official plan and zoning by-law amendments. In my view, this should include private landowners.