The Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee approved amendments to the City’s Site Plan Control By-law. Site plan control is the process the City uses to ensure land development is safe, functional and in line with the City’s standards for construction. The amendments approved today would require site plan control for all battery energy storage systems, natural…
The Committee approved amendments to the Official Plan and related policies to delegate decisions on some minor zoning applications to City staff. The changes would simplify and shorten the process for certain zoning applications following updates to the criteria for considering an amendment minor. Applications requesting a height increase up to five storeys or 25 per cent…
As of January 1st, a new Idling Control By-law for Ottawa comes into force Be idle aware! Help reduce unnecessary idling and promote clean air by following the City of Ottawa’s new regulations. Idling is only permitted for a maximum of 10 minutes in temperatures above 27 Celsius or under 0 Celsius, and a maximum…
The following items will be heard at Committee of Adjustment on Tuesday, November 19, 2024 at 1:00 PM. Ben Franklin Place, The Chamber, Main Floor, 101 Centrepointe Drive, and by electronic participation The hearing can be viewed on the Committee of Adjustment YouTube page. For more information, visit Ottawa.ca/CommitteeofAdjustment Simultaneous interpretation in both official languages, accessible formats and communication supports are available…
“Peeking In” – Gallery Opening Event at Salon Des Bananes November 15 (6pm – 9pm) VIP Vernissage Event & Exhibition (tickets required) November 16 & 17 (11am – 5pm) Exhibition Days (reservations recommended) www.salondesbananes.com 2207 Carling Ave “Peeking In” is a special exhibit event that will allow a select group of people to come into…
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I hope everyone had a fun Halloween. The numbers of trick or treaters were down on my street but we enjoyed seeing those who came. This past week City Council approved a number of items of interest. I was pleased to see the recommendation of Licensing of Vaping Stores go through unanimously. I did not…
As of Saturday, November 30, retailers selling vapour products will require a City of Ottawa business licence. To start or continue selling vapour – also known as vape or vaping – products, retailers will need to obtain an applicable licence as set out in Schedule 12 of the City’s Licensing By-law relating to Tobacco and Vapour Product Retailers. The…
On Thursday, October 29th 2024 residents were invited to participate in a public meeting to review the detailed plans for the new Frank Ryan Park community building and park. A presentation was made by staff and the architect, followed by questions from residents. Thank you to staff for providing a wonderful update and answering questions.…
City of Ottawa first responders will participate in an emergency response training exercise along the westbound lanes of Highway 174 between the Montreal Road and Blair Road intersection approaching the Blair off-ramp. The exercise is for the O-Train East Extension and will take place on Saturday, November 2 from 6 am to 1 pm. The…