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Proposed Regulatory Changes under the Planning Act Relating to the Cutting Red Tape to Build More Homes Act, 2024 (Bill 185): Removing Barriers for Additional Residential Units

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99050

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City of Guelph

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Thank you for the opportunity to provide feedback regarding zoning by-law provisions related to the development of additional residential units. Attached are the City's responses to the discussion questions provided by the Ministry. Read more

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Proposed Regulatory Changes under the Planning Act Relating to the Cutting Red Tape to Build More Homes Act, 2024 (Bill 185): Removing Barriers for Additional Residential Units

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99068

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Food, Health and Consumer Products of Canada

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Please find attached a submission from Food, Health and Consumer Products of Canada regarding Bill 185. Read more

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Proposed Regulatory Changes under the Planning Act Relating to the Cutting Red Tape to Build More Homes Act, 2024 (Bill 185): Removing Barriers for Additional Residential Units

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99069

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Greater Ottawa Home Builders' Association

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Please accept the attached from the Greater Ottawa Home Builders’ Association (GOHBA) and its members as a submission to the government’s request for feedback on Removing Barriers for Additional Residential Units (ERO 019-8366 / 24-MMAH011). Read more

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Proposed Regulatory Changes under the Planning Act Relating to the Cutting Red Tape to Build More Homes Act, 2024 (Bill 185): Removing Barriers for Additional Residential Units

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99074

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Ontario Association of Heritage Professionals (OAHP)

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Ontario Association of Heritage Professionals has prepared a detailed response attached to this submission. Read more

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Proposed Regulatory Changes under the Planning Act Relating to the Cutting Red Tape to Build More Homes Act, 2024 (Bill 185): Removing Barriers for Additional Residential Units

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99080

Commenting on behalf of

Conservation Ontario

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Please find attached Conservation Ontario's comments on three ERO proposals associated with Bill 185, the proposed Cutting Red Tape to Build More Homes Act, 2024: Read more

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Proposed Regulatory Changes under the Planning Act Relating to the Cutting Red Tape to Build More Homes Act, 2024 (Bill 185): Removing Barriers for Additional Residential Units

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99086

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Individual

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Additional Dwelling Units are an important step forward in building more housing stock for both the rental and home ownership markets. Read more

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Proposed Regulatory Changes under the Planning Act Relating to the Cutting Red Tape to Build More Homes Act, 2024 (Bill 185): Removing Barriers for Additional Residential Units

Comment ID

99098

Commenting on behalf of

Mondelez Canada Inc.

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Mondelez Canada is a major employer, employing over 2,500 people across five manufacturing sites and two distribution facilities in Ontario. Read more

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Proposed Regulatory Changes under the Planning Act Relating to the Cutting Red Tape to Build More Homes Act, 2024 (Bill 185): Removing Barriers for Additional Residential Units

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99104

Commenting on behalf of

City of St. Catharines

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On April 10, 2024 the Province of Ontario released a package of proposed Provincial legislation with the announcement of the Cutting Red Tape to Build More Homes Act, 2024 (Bill 185), proposing amendments to 15 Acts, including the Planning Act, Development Charges Act, and Municipal Act. Read more

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Proposed Regulatory Changes under the Planning Act Relating to the Cutting Red Tape to Build More Homes Act, 2024 (Bill 185): Removing Barriers for Additional Residential Units

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99123

Commenting on behalf of

Tay Valley Township

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1. Are there specific zoning by-law barriers standards or requirements that frustrate the development of ARUs (e.g., maximum building height, minimum lot size, side and rear lot setbacks, lot coverage, maximum number of bedrooms permitted per lot, and angular plane requirements, etc.)? Read more

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Proposed Regulatory Changes under the Planning Act Relating to the Cutting Red Tape to Build More Homes Act, 2024 (Bill 185): Removing Barriers for Additional Residential Units

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99145

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Individual

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Please do not pass this. It will allow developers to destroy natural areas like forests, fields, and wetlands, with very few consequences. Building homes is needed, but the UN says it can not be done at the cost of greenspace or wetlands. We need these natural areas as much as housing.

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Proposed Regulatory Changes under the Planning Act Relating to the Cutting Red Tape to Build More Homes Act, 2024 (Bill 185): Removing Barriers for Additional Residential Units

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99146

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Individual

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Please do not pass this. It will allow developers to destroy natural areas like forests, fields, and wetlands, with very few consequences. Building homes is needed, but the UN says it can not be done at the cost of greenspace or wetlands. We need these natural areas as much as housing.

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Proposed Regulatory Changes under the Planning Act Relating to the Cutting Red Tape to Build More Homes Act, 2024 (Bill 185): Removing Barriers for Additional Residential Units

Comment ID

99155

Commenting on behalf of

Toronto Catholic District School Board (TCDSB)

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RE: ERO 019-8366 Please find attached letter submission on behalf of Brendan Browne, Director of Education, Toronto Catholic District School Board (TCDSB) Read more

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Proposed Regulatory Changes under the Planning Act Relating to the Cutting Red Tape to Build More Homes Act, 2024 (Bill 185): Removing Barriers for Additional Residential Units

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99175

Commenting on behalf of

Suite Additions Inc.

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We are a design and consulting company, and have been dedicated to assisting homeowners in Ontario with over 400 additional residential unit (ARU) projects since 2016. Read more

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Proposed Regulatory Changes under the Planning Act Relating to the Cutting Red Tape to Build More Homes Act, 2024 (Bill 185): Removing Barriers for Additional Residential Units

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99239

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Individual

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Garden suites on corner lots should be treated line laneway homes and allowed to be up to 1700sqft and their height should be allowed to go beyond 6m since in these situations they would function like a detached house on the side street.

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