These proposed amendments do…

These proposed amendments do not take into account requirements for soft landscaping and trees - let alone existing mature trees. These amendments show no understanding for the need to prepare urban centres for climate change; build climate resiliency; mitigate air pollution; mitigate heat islands and create healthy urban environments.

I oppose the proposed regulations. Specifically:

1. Angular plane The proposal is to override all angular plane requirements in zoning bylaws for buildings with ARUs Intent of angular plane is to reduce the shadowing impacts of a building and is appropriately applied to buildings regardless of whether they have ARUs I am opposed to this amendment
2. Maximum lot coverage The proposal is to allow at least 45% lot coverage for all buildings and structures on parcels with ARUs There is no rational argument for an increased lot coverage in the case of a basement apartment. In fact it can be argued the opposite is the case – more open space is required where there are ARUs.
I am opposed to this amendment
3. Floor Space Index (FSI) The proposal is to override all FSI requirements in zoning bylaws that apply to parcels with ARUs FSI measures density and needs to be maintained in all building types.
I am opposed to this amendment
4. Minimum Lot Size
The proposal is to override all minimum lot size/area requirements that are specific to parcels with ARUs No rationale argument to make an exception for ARUs I am opposed to this amendment
5. Building Distance separation Restrict building distance separation requirements associated with any building containing ARUs to a maximum of 4 metres Stating a maximum distance reflects a unnecessary level of micro-management.

If someone wants to convert their detached garage to a ADU this prevents them from doing that if it is more than 4 m away from their main house. I am opposed to this amendment