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The purpose of the Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments is to permit a 9-unit residential townhouse development.
The effect of the Official Plan Amendment is redesignating the lands from Parkland and Open Space to Neighbourhood Residential and Low Density Residential.
The effect of By-law 2026-005 is rezoning the northern part of the lands from Major Green Space (G3) and the southern part from Major Green Space with a Holding Provision (G3-H1) to Low Density Residential – Traditional Neighbourhood with a new Special Provision (R2-180). Special Provision 180 (R2-180) permits an increased maximum number of attached dwelling units, a reduced minimum density per hectare and reduced minimum interior side yard and rear yard setbacks.
Community input has been received, considered and informed the decision of Council.
Complete copies of Official Plan Amendment No. 51 and By-law 2026-005 are available in the office of the City Clerk, City Hall, during regular office hours.
Legal Notice
The last day for filing a notice of appeal is February 11th, 2026, at 4:30pm. The notice of appeal must be filed with the Clerk or submitted through the Ontario Land Tribunal’s (OLT) e-file portal. It must set out the specific objection to the by-laws and the reasons in support of the objection and be accompanied by the fee required by the OLT. More information on fees can be found on the OLT’s website: https://olt.gov.on.ca/fee-chart/
Only the registered owner of the land to which the by-law would apply, specified persons and public bodies as defined in the Planning Act may appeal a decision of the municipality or by-law to the Ontario Land Tribunal.
No person or public body shall be added as a party to the hearing of the appeal unless, before the by-law was passed, the person or public body made oral submissions at a public meeting or written submissions to the council or, in the opinion of the Tribunal, there are reasonable grounds to add the person or public body as a party.
If you require further information regarding the official plan and/or zoning by-law amendment, please contact Planning and Building Services at City Hall, 50 Church Street, (905-688-5601, extension 1660), the City's TTY number (text telephone) 1-800-855-0511, or email pbs@stcatharines.ca during regular business hours.
Planning and Building Services Department
pbs@stcatharines.ca 905-688-5601 ext.1660 or TTY 1-800-855-0511
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