This update seems to be intended towards the infill-type ARU scenario, despite capturing (perhaps unintentionally), all residential lots with proper servicing.
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In principle, I agree with the ideas set out in this proposal. However, I am concerned that this policy does not adequately consider the need for sewage upgrades in municipalities.
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Some general comments. The proposal reflects a 'cookie-cutter approach' to zoning that is not appropriate for the varied conditions of lower density lots in communities across Ontario. Zoning regulations should be set relative to the unique circumstances found in various sized settlements.
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The removal of parking requirements, while potentially allowing additional ARUs, will likely cause additional parking on streets. The parking reduction will not eliminate the number of vehicles, but rather, make this more of an issue of on-street parking.
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I’m writing to express my support for the proposed policy changes, particularly the removal of angular plane requirements and the simplification of rules around lot size and building placement.
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Additional items that would be helpful in building Garden Suites should include the following:
- eliminate the inclusion of basements in the calculated area of a Garden Suite
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The province needs to realise that there is other applicable law than the Planning Act or Zoning By-laws. The Ontario Building code requires minimum distances between buildings for the regulation of glazing and fire transfer between buildings.
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I live in London, Ontario, in area identified as a near campus neighbourhood.
We desperately need more housing in our city, especially in neighbourhoods where people want to live.
Neighbourhoods with transit, hospitals and a large University.
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1. Increased Density and Strain on Infrastructure
Overburdening of Public Services: Adding additional residential units may place a strain on existing infrastructure, including water supply, sewage, waste management, and transportation.
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If people would like to copy and paste this in their comment, please feel free to. Not that formal but this is what I am writing:
Hello,
Thank you for proposing these extremely necessary changes to ADUs. I along with many others in Toronto strongly agree with these changes:
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In reading through all of the proposals here we do not see ONE thing that PROTECTS existing, established neighborhoods from developers who swoop in and have only ONE thing in mind....make as much money as possible.
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Hello,
Thank you for proposing these extremely necessary changes to ADUs. I along with many others in Toronto strongly agree with these changes:
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The Town of Milton approved as of right zoning for up to three additional residential units, for a total of four units on a lot, in June, 2024. The Town’s by-law is based on extensive community and stakeholder consultation.
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