To review all development applications in Bay Ward, use the Development Application Search Tool.
Applications for minor variances to the zoning by-law are considered by the Committee of Adjustment. For the schedule of public hearings and copies of documents related to submissions for approval of minor variances refer to the Committee of Adjustment page.
Ottawa – On Thursday, January 14, the City’s Planning Committee approved a framework for a community benefits charge by-law, to enable the City to collect fees that would fund community-oriented projects. Under Section 37 of the Planning Act, the City can sometimes negotiate a financial contribution from a developer in exchange for approving greater density…
Details available at Ottawa.ca/NewOP Interested in more information about the 613 Flats – please review some different ideas of how they could be built. Each of the below is a different form or typology for the 613 Flats concept. If you have feedback on these, please use the 613 Flats Feedback Form. Typology One
The city is looking for your input at Ottawa.ca/NewOP by February 17th, 2020. The City has developed 21 different one-page fact sheets to give people a general sense of the topics the OP will address. During the next couple of months, I will be highlighting these topics in the my weekly bulletin starting with the…
Read this week’s message from Councillor Kavanagh about this decision. On Tuesday, November 10th, the Planning Committee approved Official Plan and zoning amendments to permit two residential towers just west of Bayshore Shopping Centre. A 30-storey and a 27-storey tower would add about 500 units to this residential community that abuts the Bayshore transit station…
What is Planning Primer? The Planning, Infrastructure and Economic Development Department is offering the Planning Primer Program to help residents become more aware of, and more involved in, the land-use planning process. The program is a series of half-day courses. The series includes two core courses and two elective courses. They are also offering virtual courses. The core courses,…
Infrastructure Services implements city-building priorities from planning and delivering infrastructure projects, to managing infrastructure assets and investments. Scroll to Ward 7 to view the status of local projects. Read the current Project Status Reports (PSR) .
For your reference, you can view Ward 7 reports on active Development applications at this time. Also attached is a Terminology Reference sheet attached to assist with the definitions of each header. The submitted documents and reports associated with these developments can be viewed on-line from the City’s website using the Development Search Tool.
A great tool to get information about city infrastructure is geoOttawa. This popular public-facing website allows users to access a variety of information layers on the map, such as parks, schools, City facilities, property parcels, zoning and air photos dating back to 1928. With this mapping tool, you can: View the route of the new LRT Find out the current zoning designation of…
Holzman Consultants Inc. has been engaged by a local developer as the urban planning consultant with respect to an application for Site Plan Control for a multi-unit residential development on the above-noted properties. Councillor Kavanagh hosted an information session on Tuesday, December 15 which was recorded for future reference. Watch the meeting You can still…
Ottawa – On September 24th, the City’s Planning Committee approved a new zoning strategy to better balance front-yard features with soft landscaping and tree planting. This landscape-first approach would help maintain the streetscape character in older communities as the City continues to encourage more higher-density dwellings in established neighbourhoods. The biggest challenge when introducing more…
Many residents joined Councillor Theresa Kavanagh for a three part discussion on intensification. Links to the presentations and video recordings of the event are available below: Video and Audio Audio only Presentation from Robb Barnes, Ecology Ottawa Audio and Visual Presentation by Toon Dreessen, President Architects DCA Panel Discussion: Intensification, why it’s important and how…
Below are the Ward 7 reports on active Development applications at this time. Also included below is a Terminology Reference sheet to assist with the definitions of each header.
On July 7, 2020, the City’s Finance and Economic Development Committee received an update on the review of Ottawa’s ward boundaries. To ensure effective representation of Ottawa’s growing population, the City hired an independent consultant to conduct the review. Based on consultations with Councillors, residents and stakeholders, the consultant developed five options: Add two wards,…
Information session on August 12 from 6:30 to 7:30 – click to get Zoom meeting link Site Location 1420 Richmond Road, 365 Forest Street, and 2583 to 2589 Bond Street. Submit comments and view documents at Ottawa.ca Comments due date: August 8, 2020 Applicant’s Proposal The City of Ottawa has received a concurrent Official Plan…
Update August 9, 2020 Work was completed this week on the Carlingwood Mall future site of the Canadian Tire store. CT plans to mobilize and commence construction in September, 2020. From previous meetings with Canadian Tire, they said that it normally takes 18 months to build a store. Update June 17, 2020 The original remediation…
Applicant’s Proposal The City of Ottawa has received a Lifting of a Holding Symbol application due to the provision which requires that a holding symbol remain in place until such time that a Site Plan Control application is submitted that includes an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) that is deemed satisfactory by City staff. An EIS…
Planning staff have received a Minor Zoning Bylaw Amendment application for 847 Woodroffe Avenue, located on the east side of Woodroffe Avenue between Fox Crescent and Lenester Avenue. The applicant is requesting minor modifications to some provisions of the R2G Zone to develop two long semi-detached dwellings with secondary dwelling units (8 units total). Site…
On Wednesday, May 27th, Council voted 15-6 to expand the urban boundary. I was one of the 6 who voted against adding up to 1,650 hectares of development land inside the urban boundary. I believe the city of Ottawa is better off holding the line on urban sprawl and concentrating on intensification. Building new neighbourhoods…
Documents June 4th Meeting Audio, Video, and Chat Full Zoom Meeting Audio Only Chat Site Lines
A Zoning By-law Amendment and Site Plan Control applications (D02-02-20-0030 & D07-12-20-0044) have been filed with the City for 1995 Carling Avenue. The purpose of the applications is to develop a 27-storey apartment dwelling with six levels of underground parking. Application Summary View documents submitted to the City. Read the Applicant’s Rationale On May 7th,…
Ottawa – The City’s Planning Committee and Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee will meet on Monday, May 11 to consider a growth management strategy that will guide how Ottawa grows. Residents interested in providing feedback to the two committees are encouraged to review the report, which recommends a balanced growth strategy that would add between…
The 2019-2022 City Strategic Plan outlines the key focus of Council for the next three years. It’s our roadmap for making Ottawa the best city it can be. These priorities balance current spending needs with Ottawa’s future growth, while ensuring our existing infrastructure remains in good working order. The performance measures are currently being finalized…
A new 11-storey building will be built at 851 Richmond. You can review planning documents at Ottawa.ca Construction of the building is starting soon. A tree permit was approved in September 2018 for 851 Richmond in oder to facilitate the construction of an 11-storey residential building with underground parking east of the existing building. The…
Please be advised that the City of Ottawa received Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments applications for 100 Bayshore Drive. The site is located on the south side of Woodridge Crescent, west of Bayshore Shopping Centre, directly north of Highway 417 and the Bayshore Transit Station. The applicant is proposing to develop two residential towers:…
On December 12, Planning Committee approved a plan for two new mixed-use buildings at 2175 Carling Ave across from Carlingwood Shopping Centre. The applicant would demolish five low-rise commercial buildings and replace them with a 22-storey and a four-storey building, adding 290 apartments along with new commercial space. Items approved at this Planning Committee meeting…
On December 12, the City’s Planning Committee approved a preliminary phase of the redevelopment of the Lincoln Fields Shopping Centre, a project that also promises to increase the supply of rental housing when it’s fully built. For now, two new commercial buildings for Metro and Rexall would be added to the site so that the…
On December 11, City Council approved growth projections and preliminary policy directions that will be the basis for a draft new Official Plan. The new Official Plan will ensure Ottawa continues to adapt to current and emerging needs, opportunities and challenges. A draft of the plan, to be tabled in October 2020, will rely on…
Ottawa is a growing city, now with more than 1 million people. With growth comes the need to update the Transportation Master Plan, which is the City’s blueprint for the planning, funding, and implementation of its walking, cycling, transit and road networks over the next several decades. The TMP update will take place in four…
Planning Committee of the City of Ottawa will be considering the Zoning By-law amendment proposal for 2175 Carling Avenue on Thursday, December 12, 2019. The meeting will begin at 9:30 a.m. at Champlain Room, City Hall, 110 Laurier Avenue West, Ottawa. You are welcome to attend the meeting and present your views. You can also…
Snacks and refreshments will be served Date: Wednesday December 11th, 2019 Time: 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm Location: Ron Kolbus Lakeside Centre – 102 Greenview Rd. Ottawa Come to Councillor Kavanagh last Ward Council meeting of 2019. To welcome the holidays, we will be serving snacks and refreshments and hope residents will take a few…
Transportation Impact Assessment by Novatech revised October 2019 READ FULL REPORT OTHER SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS Based on the foregoing, the conclusions and recommendations of this TIA can be summarized as follows: Forecasting The net increase in trips generated by the proposed redevelopment is approximately 293 person trips in the AM peak hour and…
Forestry Services will have a contractor completing tending and tree planting within several parks or forested areas in Bay Ward, including: Andrew Haydon Park Frank Ryan Park The works and specific locations are detailed below. Notification signs will be posted at each location prior to the commencement of work. These operations will include the removal…
The developer has submitted an update regarding its Zoning By-law Amendment and Site Plan Control applications concerning 841, 845, and 855(A) Grenon Avenue. Please refer to this link for revised plans and reports for the above noted applications. In general, the key highlights of the revised proposal include the following: The number of units has…
Budget 2020 an affordable plan for better mobility, infrastructure and housing Ottawa – Draft Budget 2020 is a plan for an affordable, economically vibrant city that invests in core public services, closes the infrastructure gap and helps residents achieve a better quality of life. The proposed 2020 Budget adds investments in public transit, road…
Construction will begin as early as the afternoon of Monday, November 11, 2019, weather permitting. Workers will be on site for almost 2 weeks. Crews will be back in January, when the ground is frozen, to remove the material. The use of heavy trucks over the frozen ground will minimize damage on the park. The…
The owner is requesting consent to sever one lot into two lots at 885 Melwood Ave, Ottawa. The request is to permit the retention of an existing single-family dwelling and the construction a new single-family detached dwelling on a severed lot. The northerly lot with the existing dwelling to be retained will be made up…
Executive Summary from the Project Coordinator, Planning Dept: On September 19th, 2019 over a dozen residents from a variety of communities in Bay Ward gathered to receive an introductory presentation on the 5 Big Moves of the New Official Plan and to engage in discussions to provide their feedback on these concepts. Each discussion group…
RIOCAN’s application to the Committee of Adjustment was approved and now that the appeal period has passed Riocan staff are preparing the report for Planning Committee and they hope to be on the agenda November 14th or 28th. If they receive approval from Committee work will commence immediately. In the meantime, since they have approval,…
The revised submission from Riocan was posted on the city’s site for Application Details: Ottawa.ca. Current Review Status: Approval Authority Elevated to Committee
To view documents submitted to the city. Characteristics: Number of floors: 20 Commercial / Residential Number of units estimate – Total: 175 Studio: 18 1 Bedroom unit: 72 1 bedroom + den unit: 6 2 Bedroom unit: 79 Retail on bottom floor, rental units above Parking Car parking provided: 100 Visitor: 16 Bicycle parking provided:…
Developer: Colonnade Bridgeport Planning and Design: FOTENN Architect: RLA Architecture Oct 2019 – The development is in the zoning phase which is expected to be completed within 8 months (end of December or beginning of 2020). Once approved, the construction phase begins and will take about 30 months. Review boards provided by Development…
Below are the policies relating to high rise buildings on arterial mainstreet (Link: Ottawa.ca) This information was requested in response to the zoning change request by developers for a 22 storey building at Carling and Woodroffe. On Arterial Mainstreets, unless a secondary plan states otherwise, building heights up to 9 storeys may be permitted as…
NOVEMBER 20 @ 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM at Olde Forge – 2730 Carling Ave The project involves the rehabilitation of approximately 1224 meters of the Queensway Terrace Storm Sewer Collector from Queensview Drive to Connaught Avenue. All the surface work will be reinstated after the project is completed. The Public Open House is in a “drop-in”…
Ottawa – The City’s Planning Committee today approved changes to development application fees to ensure the City recovers the true cost of review and processing. The revised fee structure would also ensure that applicants pay for the services they use, reducing the need to fund City services through property taxes. Ottawa has seen immense development…
On September 12th, the Planning Committee also approved new design guidelines for neighbourhood collector streets. Developers will use the guidelines when planning collector streets in new subdivisions, so the changes will eventually lead to wider sidewalks, separated cycling facilities, more space for trees and shorter street-crossing distances for pedestrians in developing communities across the city.…
The Planning Committee received the 2018 Annual Development Report, which includes a lot of good news for our city. Unemployment has dropped to just 4.6 per cent. The 6,300 retail jobs added in 2018 are helping support Ottawa’s growing population, which rose 1.3 per cent to 991,429 residents. The report shows that 557,600 residents are…
On Sept 12th 2019, the City’s Planning Committee approved zoning changes to limit the growth of payday loan establishments in Ottawa. The zoning changes would require minimum distances between payday loan establishments to help reduce the number of these businesses and their clustering in areas, such as Montreal Road and Bank Street. Council directed staff…
Defining the City Together Take the 5 Big Moves Survey before the deadline of September 16th, 2019 to tell us you what you think about Five Big Moves for Ottawa’s future. We want to know what you think about how Ottawa will change and grow around us, now and for years to come. We are…
Engage Ottawa introduces new and innovative online tools to improve how the City engages with you. These online tools give you the opportunity to weigh in on the projects and initiatives that you care about, at your convenience. REGISTER NOW
We hope that you can join the conversation at Councillor Kavanagh’s consultation session on Sept. 19th at the Olde Forge to plan the future of our great City! The New Official Plan is a document that outlines the vision for future growth and physical development in Ottawa. *IMPORTANT NOTE Parking is limited at the Olde…
The third phase of the Inspire555 series to engage the public and gather input on the new Ottawa Public Library (OPL) and Library and Archives Canada (LAC) joint facility is online now at Inspire555.ca. In a short questionnaire on Public Art and Landscape, Canadians from coast to coast are invited to share their thoughts on…
Ottawa – The City of Ottawa wants your input on the projects, policies, programs and services that affect your daily life. From open houses to workshops and online engagement opportunities, your feedback helps to shape City decisions. The following online public engagement opportunities are available: Albion Road Traffic Study: Provide your feedback to help us…
SYNOPSIS OF APPLICATION The property is located on the east side of Croydon Avenue between Carling Avenue and Richmond Road. The property is adjacent to the Lincoln Field Shopping Centre to the east, “Quickie” convenient store to the north, a restaurant to the west, and surface parking to the south. The site is currently vacant…
Ottawa – The City of Ottawa wants your input on the projects, policies, programs and services that affect your daily life. From open houses to workshops and online engagement opportunities, your feedback helps to shape City decisions. The following online public engagement opportunities are available: Aberdeen Square at Lansdowne Park: Provide your feedback until Wednesday,…
This week City Council had the opportunity to debate a motion put forward by Councillor Mathieu Fleury to reconsider the proposed design to the Chateau Laurier addition. This motion was a very emotional subject for many residents because they were upset that the proposed addition marred this treasured building. The Chateau Laurier is an icon…
Infrastructure Services implements city-building priorities from planning and delivering infrastructure projects, to managing infrastructure assets and investments. The report ending June 2019 provides information on overall project status, milestones and specific staff contacts. These reports are issued once a month, however, please reach out to us if you have any questions in the interim. Click…
The R4 Zoning Review began in January 2016 in response to the continued development of buildings in the inner-urban area containing unreasonably large dwelling units that operated as unlicensed rooming houses, commonly known as bunkhouses. More details available at Ottawa.ca The project is proceeding in two phases. R4 Phase 1 concluded in June 2018 with…
The following are some details about the proposed project at 100 New Orchard. Stories: 14 Units: 84 in total including 9 units of affordable housing Parking: 2 level above ground and 1 level underground; including 5 visitors there are 35 parking spots in total Bicycle parking: 42 For more information on the site plan submission…
RioCan, Fotenn and Metro met with Bay Ward community associations to discuss updates to their site plan and present their concept drawings. During the last public meeting they heard from the community that the site should aim for the following goals: Support Transit Be Walkable – Improve Pedestrian Experience More Green and Trees Street Retail…
A new information page has been added for Bay Ward Bulletin readers where you can read about the status of planned infrastructure services projects and search the city’s new interactive map for details of ongoing and planned construction project by the city of Ottawa. Click here to view new page.
Mature Neighbourhoods Overlay and Alternative Provisions in Residential Development Areas The City is proposing a new zoning strategy that would create new regulations for front and corner side yards that puts soft landscaping first, before driveways, parking, walkways and ground-level projections such as landings, stairs and porches. Residents can provide their comments on the new strategy…
The second phase of the Inspire555 series to engage the public and gather input on the new Ottawa Public Library (OPL) and Library and Archives Canada (LAC) joint facility is online now at Inspire555.ca. In a short questionnaire on Spaces and Relationships, Canadians are invited to share their thoughts and comments with the architects regarding…
The City’s Planning Committee today approved a new schedule of development charges to help ensure essential infrastructure and services keep pace with growth in Ottawa. Following the principle of growth paying for growth, development charges ensure that those benefitting from new growth within Ottawa are the ones paying for the associated initial capital costs needed…
The City of Ottawa has identified sites owned by the city that will be used to for affordable housing developments. For site details, please click here.
This work was originally scheduled to start date August 1, 2019 and end date October 30, 2019 approx. As per NCC – the tender results came back unsatisfactory. They will be going out again for tender hoping to start construction in September instead. Where: 560 metres of wall between Kempster Ave and Maplehurst Ave What is being done: Structural stabilization,…
The Unitarian Congregation on Cleary has embarked on a planning exercise to look at how their site might be developed in future. They’re retained a planning consultant and on Sunday, May 5 from 12:30 pm – 3:30 pm they’ll be presenting the results of their visioning exercise. The public is invited. More details to follow…
We’d like to thank Rosaline and Lisa, the architect and Cardel representative and the residents of Crystal Beach who attended the meeting to discuss the development of 3368 Carling Ave. Lisa and Rosaline explained the variances they will be submitting for approval. We would also like to thank Simon, the City of Ottawa planner, who…
Everyone in Ottawa will face the challenges of the future together. No matter who you are or where you live, we want your opinion. Your input will help us create the plans and policies that guide the growth of Ottawa. We are looking for your input on key issues that are currently facing the City.…
Highlights and Takeaways Sears Building Internal preparation for demolition is complete, including the safe removal of the asbestos. The structure is ready for demolition. They are waiting for the demolition permit to be released by the city. It should be within the next few weeks. Demolition should be completed by the end of summer At…
The following is the application summary, submitted plans, reports, surveys and accompanying documents for the 2165 Carling Avenue, Site Plan Control Proposal: Landscape PlanGrading and Erosion Control PlanApplication SummarySite Servicing PlanSite Plan For highlights on the Bay Ward meeting held on Tuesday February 26, see Post Meeting Summary Deadline date for comments: March 7, 2019…
This is the formal circulation of the planning application noted above. Below is a link to the application on the City’s Development Application Search Tool where you will find information about the application and all of the submitted plans, reports, surveys and accompanying documents you will need to review the application. Link to Application on…
On February 14, 2019, I brought forward a motion to planning committee, directing staff to initiate a Zoning Bylaw Amendment to remove ‘Rooming House’ from the list of uses permitted at 975 Woodroffe Ave. I am pleased to report that I was successful in gaining the support of my colleagues, and this motion was passed…
In December 2016, Ottawa City Council directed staff to undertake a planning study to “…identify trends in housing, employment, and identify opportunities to create complete communities which, together with current Official Plan policies create an affordable and sustainable city beyond 2036…” The goal of the Ottawa Next: Beyond 2036 study was to identify the forces that will shape…
The City developed the following proposed tree planting plans for Britannia Park in 2019: The links above will display the different areas of the park, the location and the species of trees. Please send your comments using the Contact Us form.
The Committee of Adjustment for the City of Ottawa has the Public Hearings applications available online. They include the Public Notice and Circulation Map, as well as Surveys, Site Plans and Elevation Drawings, where applicable. To view the complete file, please visit the Committee office at the address shown below. The application for 47 (45)…
Notice of the demolition of the McEwen Gas Station. Dear Resident, Starting early February 2019, the City of Ottawa will begin the demolition process of the existing structure and excavation at 1181 Richmond Road / 106 McEwen Avenue. The process will be completed by the end of August 2019. Where: 1181 Richmond Road / 106…
1- Completion of storm line excavation and installation in progress.2- Selective demolition in the existing building on the third floor is completed, almost completed on the second floor and to continue on the first floor.3- Building excavation on the new building has started.4- Installation of formwork to start on January 21, 2019, weather permitted.5- Major…
Below is a link to the application on the City’s Development Application Search Tool where you will find information about the application and all of the submitted plans, reports, surveys and accompanying documents you will need to review the application. Click here for Application on DevApps For questions, concerns and all other information please contact…
Next week I will be attending the City Council Planning Committee meeting. I will be asking Councillor Leiper, who is on the committee, to give notice of motion regarding the property at 975 Woodroffe. The motion will ask for the term “rooming house” to be removed from the current zoning. This will not change the…