As we wrap up a busy and productive year, I want to take a moment to wish you and your loved ones a very Happy Holiday season. Reflecting on the year, it has been a privilege to work alongside so many engaged residents, dedicated staff, and my council colleagues. The City’s budget process concluded with…
At this festive time of year, people around the world are gathering with friends and family to celebrate a variety of special days from different cultures and religions. On December 25, Christians celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ on Christmas Day. Traditionally, Christians attend midnight mass on December 24 or Christmas Day mass with family…
Committee of Adjustment’s Panel 2 decisions issued regarding the December 10, 2024, hearings. The decisions are under a 20-day right-to-appeal period ending on January 9, 2025. 2300 Fox Crescent – Applications Granted APPLICANT’S PROPOSAL AND PURPOSE OF THE APPLICATIONS[1] The Applicant wants to subdivide the property into three separate parcels of land to create new…
December is the holiday season, but it’s also budget season at City Hall. For those who thought their comments on the draft budget went unheard, the December 11th budget debate showed that your voices make a difference. After a nine-hour meeting, the City of Ottawa’s budget passed with significant changes. One major concern was the…
My office has been in direct contact with many residents and has been included in numerous emails sent to stage2@ottawa.ca regarding the ongoing detours caused by the Richmond Road Revitalization project. I understand this has been a challenging time for the community. The shift of motor vehicles from Richmond, an arterial road, to Byron, a…
Breaking News! OC Transpo Line 2 and 4 Phased Opening The Trillium Line will launch for weekday service (Monday to Friday) starting January 6th! OC Transpo will take a phased approach to opening, with the following timeline: Parallel bus service will continue alongside Lines 2 and 4 during the phased rollout and ramp-up period. This…
The application for 1299 Richmond Road is being re-circulated for a combined Zoning By-law Amendment and Site Plan Control applications. The City’s re-circulation notice was sent out in this case because the applications were previously inactive for more than 1 year. Below is a link to the revised proposal on the City’s Development Application Search…
842, 844 Dundee (Ward 7 – Bay) Consent Application: Granted To subdivide the property into two separate parcels to create separate ownership for each half of the existing semi-detached dwelling. 725 Rowatt (Ward 7 – Bay) Consent & Minor Variance Applications: Granted Adjourned from October 15, 2024 To subdivide the property into two parcels of…
The following items will be heard at Committee of Adjustment on Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 1:00 Pm at 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…
In 2023, the City updated the Use and Care of Roads By-law to allow residents the opportunity to undertake a residential gardening project, including a naturalized garden, within the City-owned boulevard abutting their property. Following resident and Council feedback, staff have been reviewing options to allow edible plants (fruits, vegetables, herbs) and readily moveable containers…