I'm not a fan of this entire Bill, but to comment on this regulation I believe that the parkland rate should be reconsidered. By adjusting the rate to one hectare per 600 units you may end up will some pretty unliveable neighbourhoods.
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The changes will not benefit the people of Ontario.
This is about lining the pockets of developers and land speculators (particularly those that contribute to the PC party).
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Municipalities have carefully crafted green standards to ensure new construction is environmentally, socially, and economically responsible. These requirements support their climate commitments, reduce the burden on our strained electricity system, and generate local economic value.
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Municipalities rely on development charges to offset the cost of upgrading and installing infrastructure in new developments. As written, Bill 23 puts municipalities in a financially precarious position.
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The amount of greenfield land already designated for development, and added to municipal settlement boundaries, but still sitting unbuilt far exceeds what is needed to meet long range housing targets.
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Please be advised that Brantford City Council at its meeting held November 29, 2022 adopted the following:
A. THAT Report 2022-712 respecting Bill 23 the More Homes Built Faster Act, 2022 BE RECEIVED; and
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By not allowing municipalities to charge Development Charges it will result in higher taxes for all citizens. It will also mean that improvements that are often needed (i.e. increased garbage pickup or parkland) with increased density have no form of funding.
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In Ontario, up to 25% of the cost of a new home is composed of fees, taxes and charges imposed by the
government. Over half of these fees, taxes and charges are imposed by municipal governments.
Municipal levies on new homes have increased by 300%-1000% since 2004. These charges and fees
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As an ordinary, taxpaying homeowner, I have not paid much attention to the intricacies of development charges up until the introduction of Bill 23. I have educated myself, however, as best I can, relying on municipal experts to inform my opinions.
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I want to share my concerns regarding Bill 23, and the “Proposed Planning Act and Development Charges Act, 1997 Changes: Providing Greater Cost Certainty for Municipal Development-related Charges”
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I wish to share my concerns with you regarding Bill 23, and the “Proposed Planning Act and Development Charges Act, 1997 Changes: Providing Greater Cost Certainty for Municipal Development-related Charges”
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I wish to share my concerns with you regarding Bill 23, and the “Proposed Planning Act and Development Charges Act, 1997 Changes: Providing Greater Cost Certainty for Municipal Development-related Charges”
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The Ontario BIA Association (OBIAA) has been a clear advocate for the need for affordable housing and social housing that comes with 24 hour wrap-around support.
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Please answer to thepublIc/taxpayors why your government is always on tHe side of the developers. ONTARIANS ARE EXPERIENCING THE WORST INFLATION IN DECADES . AFFORDABLE HOUSING CRISIS IS NOT BEING ADDRESSED BUIlDING 900.000 TO 1, 000,000,000 HOUSES WITH TAXPAYIRS CARRYING THE 4
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December 7, 2022
Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing
Office of the Minister
777 Bay Street, 17th Floor
Toronto ON M7A 2J3
The Honourable Steve Clark
Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing
steve.clark@pc.ola.org
Re: Bill 23, More Homes Built Faster Act, 2022
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