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98853

Commenting on behalf of

Township of Woolwich

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Please find the resolution below (item#4) and attached report for comments to the Planning Act. That the Council of the Township of Woolwich, considering Report DS14-2024 respecting ERO postings related to various planning regulations – April 2024 pass the following resolution: Read more

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98855

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Individual

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On behalf of the Ontario Real Estate Association (OREA), we would like to thank you and your Ministry for your public commitment to reducing red tape in the housing sector and getting more affordable homes built faster. Read more

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98874

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Good morning, Please see attached comments from the Town of Newmarket on ERO posting 019-8366 which proposes changes under the Planning Act related to Additional Residential Units. Regards, Andria Sallese Senior Policy Planner Town of Newmarket Read more

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98877

Commenting on behalf of

Township of North Dundas

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Barriers to ARU's include: 1) No Public Transit; 2) Lack of infrastructure capacity to accommodate the addition ADUs (Pump stations capacity (big one for us), municipal water capacity, storm sewer capacity, lack of hydro infrastructure, etc). Read more

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98898

Commenting on behalf of

The Corporation of the Town of Lincoln

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In addition to the attached report which provides commentary on behalf of the Town of Lincoln, I want to reiterate the concerns with respect to voluntary pre-consultations. Read more

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98900

Commenting on behalf of

Wellington County

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Hi There, Please find attached a Planning Committee report on Bill 185 that were received at the May 9th, 2024 Planning Committee Meeting. Wellington County's comments about the various legislative and regulatory proposals contained in Bill 185 are provided in the report. regards, Read more

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98904

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Individual

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Removing Barriers for Additional Residential Units 1. Length of Permit Review: Unlike single detached dwellings, which are to be reviewed within 10 days of submission, ARU permits are allotted 15 days for review. We suggest that permit review period for the ARU be reduced to 10 days. Read more

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98911

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Individual

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Zoning legislation changes. If the Province was interested in increased density in cities and towns there are concrete steps that are available to do this. Read more

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98927

Commenting on behalf of

City of Mississauga

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Thank you for the opportunity to review and comment on the Environmental Registry of Ontario (“ERO”) posting 019-8366 and Ontario Regulatory Registry (“ORR”) 24-MMAH011 regarding the proposed regulatory changes under the Planning Act Relating to the Cutting Red Tape to Build More Homes Act, 2024 (Bi Read more

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98963

Commenting on behalf of

Ramara Township

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Dear Minister Calandra, The Township of Ramara has reviewed the proposed Bill 185 Cutting Red Tape to Build More Homes Act, 2024) and the Updated Draft Provincial Planning Statement. The Township is submitting the following comments for consideration: Read more

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98986

Commenting on behalf of

London Development Institute

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Please accept LDI comments in support of the changes to the Planning Act for ADU permissions. Read more

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99002

Commenting on behalf of

Town of Halton Hills

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From the Town of Halton Hills Planning staff: Thank you for the opportunity to provide comments on the 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. Read more

Comment ID

99044

Commenting on behalf of

Conestoga College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning

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Conestoga College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning 299 Doon Valley Drive, Kitchener, ON N2G 4M4 Canada, 519-748-5220, www.conestogac.on.ca Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing RE: Bill 185, Cutting Red Tape to Build More Homes Act, 2024 Read more

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99046

Commenting on behalf of

City of Burlington

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Please find attached, the City of Burlington's submission to ERO posting 019-8366 regarding the 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. Read more