1) Minor Variances (as-of-right variances from performance standards)- Staff are not supportive of the as-of-right reduction in established development standards.
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November 21, 2025
Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing
College Park, 777 Bay St, 14th Floor
Toronto, ON
M7A 2J3
Re: Proposed Changes to the Planning Act, 2025 (ERO 025-1097)
To Whom It May Concern:
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The changes to the Planning Act in Bill 60 aim to streamline construction of homes and infrastructure. The changes to Community Improvement Plans and changing Minister's Zoning Orders (MZOs) to non-regulatory orders will help with streamlining and supporting development.
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Minor Variances (As-of-right Variations from Performance Standards):
Generally concur with the proposed regulations for Minor Variances if kept to 5%, NOT 10%. Too much risk of abuse if 10% allowed.
Policy Statements and Minister’s Decisions:
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The City of Kawartha Lakes' full comments are attached. Our key points:
- The proposed revisions to the Planning Act to eliminate, in certain situations, the need for a minor variance lack specifics and requires further refinement and consideration.
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Municipalities should retain local planning authority; the Minister should not be able to override previously approved policies. I oppose this proposal in Bill 60.
November 21, 2025
Province of Ontario – Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing
Re: Proposed Changes to the Planning Act (Schedule 10 of Bill 60 – the Fighting Delays, Building Faster Act, 2025)
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November 21, 2025
Provincial Planning Branch
Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing
13th Floor, 777 Bay Street
Toronto, ON M7A 2J3
RE: ERO Notice #025-1097 - Proposed Changes to the Planning Act (Schedule 10 of Bill 60 - the Fighting Delays, Building Faster Act, 2025)
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Please find attached to this letter three separate letters concerning proposed changes to the Planning Act as they pertain to Community Improvement Plans, Protected Major Transit Station Areas, and Minor Variances.
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On behalf of the Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA), please find attached our submission with respect to ERO # 025-1097 (Proposed Changes to the Planning Act (Schedule 10 of Bill 60 - the Fighting Delays, Building Faster Act, 2025)).
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Thank you for the opportunity to provide comments on the Proposed Changes to the Planning Act (Schedule 10 of Bill 60 - the Fighting Delays, Building Faster Act, 2025). Town staff offer the following general comments:
Minor Variances (As-of-right Variations from Performance Standards):
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TCDSB Comments - Feedback on Proposed Amendments to the Planning Act (Schedule 10 of Bill 60 Fighting Delays Building Faster Act 2025) - Attached
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Dear Minister Flack,
On behalf of Middlesex County Council, I am writing to provide comments on behalf of the County of Middlesex on the following consultations published on the Environmental Registry of Ontario (ERO):
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Attached please find City of Hamilton Staff Comments in response to the above noted ERO posting. Hamilton Planning Committee and City Council will be reviewing these comments at their January 13, 2026 and January 21, 2026 meetings.
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As a planner who has worked in lower-tier municipalities for the past 20+ years, I have concerns with two of the proposed changes under Bill 60.
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Please find attached submission from the Planning, Development and Building Services Department of the City of Ottawa.
Sincerely,
Anthony Chiarello
Strategic Programs and Project Officer | Agent, programmes et projets strategiques
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