This reform will help advance development applications through the site plan process, as well as, the ADU process and building permit process for 10 units or less.
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I support the proposed regulatory change under Schedule 7 of Bill 17 that would allow small variations (within 10%) to zoning setbacks to be permitted “as-of-right” for urban residential lands outside the Greenbelt.
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Set-backs reflect years of planning knowledge and respect neighbourly relationships. They also provide room for utilities and access to the back yard without trespass. Why have set-backs if their can be varied as a right.
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We must not plan more overcrowded
Communities and need wise,well spaced out developments especially now since the recent satellite proof of many, "sinking" cities in North America.
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Thank you for allowing me to review the proposed changes. I am a municipal planner with 25 years dealing directly with consents and variances. I'm not too sure if the proposed would in fact speed up the processes. Most variances for development are greater than 10% setbacks.
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I object to this sort of thing because it essentially renders existing zoning as meaningless. Zoning in Ottawa here is totally out of control (when was the last time the province saw our Official Plan after several omnibus changes the city calls clarifications).
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To be clear, this bill will not allow for "variances as-of-right." This bill will REDUCE all municipal zoning setbacks by 10% (or whatever limit is decided upon). Call it what it is.
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I am not supportive of this proposal. In higher density neighbourhoods - mine is R3 - density is already increasing fast. Every older single home sold in the past 8 years has been demolished and large bedroom count semi-detached homes with secondary units built.
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Bonjour,
Vous trouverez ci-joint les commentaires de l'Association des conseils scolaires des écoles publiques de l'Ontario (ACÉPO) au sujet de la consultation 025-0463.
Merci.
Alexandre Beaudin
Chargé de projets, développement de l'intelligence collective
Alexandre.beaudin@acepo.org
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May 20, 2025
Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing
Office of the Minister
777 Bay Street, 17th Floor
Toronto ON M7A 2J3
Dear Honourable Minister Flack:
Re: Bill 17, Protect Ontario by Building Faster and Smarter Act, 2025; Environmental Registry Comments
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I am supportive of regulations that would permit as-of-right variations to discrete development standards within 10%. Specifically:
Lot Coverage - up to 10% is appropriate
Height - up to 10% is appropriate, except where it would exceed aviation height limits
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RE: Proposed Bill 17: Protect Ontario by Building Faster and Smarter Act, 2025 and Associated Regulations - ERO 025-0461, ERO 025-0462, ERO 025-0463 and RR 25-MMAH003
Dear Honourable Minister Flack,
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