I am very concerned with the reduced set backs being automatically approved with no review.
By reducing setbacks with no oversite there will be more icing issues with more slip and falls.
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I prefer the Manitoba legislation where administration has the ability to approve variances of up to 15% for any minimum or maximum requirement in the zoning bylaw without notice or a public hearing.
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We understand the province’s intention to streamline the development review and approval process and address common causes of applications that can extend the development review timeline.
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While the proposed 10% variance to property setbacks may streamline minor adjustments, Perth County Council believes that broad application of this policy across all setbacks could compromise compatibility with adjacent land uses.
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Hi there,
Please find attached County Planning Staff Comments related to Bill 17 ERO posting.
Regards,
Jameson Pickard
Senior Policy Planner
Wellington County
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We support the principle of streamlining planning processes, but caution against limiting municipalities' ability to require site-specific technical studies. Local planning decisions rely on comprehensive, context-sensitive data, especially in complex or constrained sites.
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Thank you for the opportunity to provide comments on the Protect Ontario by Building Fast and Smarter Act. Town staff offer the following comments on the proposed As of Right from Setback Requirements regulations.
General Comments:
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Bill 17, Protect Ontario by Building Faster and Smarter Act, 2025, marks the first major legislative move on housing post provincial election.
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Comment submitted on behalf of the Corporation of the City of Windsor, through the Office of Windsor Mayor Drew Dilkens.
Windsor Comments - Proposed Regulation – As-of-right Variations from Setback Requirements
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Please find attached Halton Region's consolidated comment response letter to Bill 17 related ERO postings No. 025-0450, 025-0461, 025-0462, 025-0463, 025-0504. The letter also includes responses to the Province's Bill 17 Technical Briefing, as well as Regulatory Registry postings. Thank you.
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Please find attached the City of Guelph's general comments on Schedule 7 of Bill 17, which include feedback regarding the proposed regulations on as-of-right variations from setback requirements.
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Please find attached Conservation Ontario's coordinated comments on three Environmental Registry postings. These comments have been submitted to the three postings below:
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