In order to provide greater…

In order to provide greater clarity for municipalities, in the new regulation ensure that it is written so that the proposed types of development shall be exempt from community benefit charges, and not may be exempt.

Add a new section 4.1 to the Development Charges Act, 1997 to provide a definition of a “special care” dwelling unit and mandating that all municipalities amend their development charge by-law to introduce these new dwelling units. Additionally, mandate that “special care” dwelling units have a development charge that is 25 per cent lower than a one-bedroom dwelling unit development charge.

Proposed Amendment to the Development Charges Act, 1997
Special care dwellings
4.1 (1) If a development is a special care dwelling, the amount of the development charge that is payable must be set at a rate of at least 25 per cent lower than a one-bedroom dwelling unit.

(2) A special care dwelling means a residential building or portion thereof;
(a) containing more than two dwelling units, which units have a common entrance from street level;
(b) where the occupants have the right to use in common halls, stairs, yards, common rooms and accessory buildings
(c) that is designed to accommodate individuals with specific needs, including independent permanent living arrangements;
(d) where support services such as meal preparation, grocery shopping, laundry, housekeeping, nursing, respite care and attendant services are provided at various levels; and
(e) includes but is not limited to retirement homes or lodges, nursing homes, charitable homes, granny flats, group hopes (including correctional group homes) and hospices