Zone changes
Due to COVID-19 the planning division is closed for in-person visits. Information requests can be made via email to the staff contact listed on each zone change application.
A zone change is a process that alters permitted land uses and regulations as per the bylaw. Council will only consider zone change applications in line with our official plan. Find current applications below.
Public notification
The public has a right to comment on proposed zone changes. We publicize them by:
- posting a large sign along the frontage of the lands
- publishing notices in the Waterloo Chronicle
- posting information on this webpage
- hosting public meetings to discuss the proposed change
- letters to properties within 120m of the proposed change
Application process
The new Zoning Bylaw passed in September 2018 applies to all land and buildings within the city, with the exception of two specific areas (PDF) which are subject to appeals.
Enter an address into our interactive map to find out what a property is zoned.
The zone change application form (PDF) and signage requirements (PDF) are also available.
Current zone change applications
RequestTo amend the zoning from Agriculture (A) to Green One (G1), Flexible Residential (FR), Single-Residential Three (SR3) and Medium-Density One (MD1) with site-specific provisions related to lot frontage. Purpose To create a new residential subdivision containing an anticipated 36 single-detached lots (a mix of larger residential estate type lots and smaller residential lots), a 24-unit townhouse block, open space blocks, buffers from natural features, stormwater management ponds and conservation easements.
Supporting documentsHydrogeological and geotechnical investigation - cover and index Hydrogeological and geotechnical investigation - introduction Hydrogeological and geotechnical investigation - field program Hydrogeological and geotechnical investigation - discussion of results Hydrogeological and geotechnical investigation - conclusions, limitations and references Hydrogeological and geotechnical investigation - appendix A - Naylor geotechnical report Hydrogeological and geotechnical investigation - appendix B - borehole logs Hydrogeological and geotechnical investigation - appendix D - stratigraphic information used to construct cross sections Hydrogeological and geotechnical investigation - appendix E - water well record for MW06-07 Memo in response to City of Waterloo, Region of Waterloo and GRCA comments Ontario Municipal Board decision for Owen property Scoped environmental impact study Scoped environmental impact study - Wideman Road, White Tail Crossing maps Scoped environmental impact study - appendix A - terms of reference correspondence Scoped environmental impact study - appendix B - scoped watershed report Scoped environmental impact study - appendix C - terrestrial resources report Scoped environmental impact study - appendix D - preliminary regional recharge area mapping for Region of Waterloo Scoped environmental impact study - appendix E - pre-development monitoring terms of reference - and appendix F - target flows Engineering design report - White Tail Crossing (Owen Subdivision) White tail subdivision preliminary stormwater management report Staff report - January 2009 Staff report - January 2009 |
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Request and purposeDraft Plan of Subdivision 30T-05401 is a low-rise residential subdivision anticipated to yield 191 residential units. A range of housing types and densities is provided. A mixed-use commercial/residential block is provided to serve the day-to-day commercial needs of nearby consumers. A neighbourhood park and parkette are provided for active and passive recreation opportunities within the subdivision. A constructed wetland facility is provided to manage stormwater quantity and quality. The Melitzer Creek woodlands and wetland complex is protected as open space. Supporting documents |
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RequestThe applicant is proposing to amend the city's zoning bylaw no. 1418 by rezoning the lands from Agriculture (A) to Institutional (IN) and Green One (G1). PurposeA zone change application is being advanced to permit the existing buildings on the property to be used for spiritual uses, and to zone the natural heritage features on the property "green". No new buildings or building additions are contemplated on the subject lands at this time. In the future, the applicant intends to develop a larger spiritual use building on the subject lands. Informal public meetingMay 9, 2016 Neighbourhood information meetingMarch 8, 2018 Formal public meetingJune 26, 2017
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RequestThe applicant is proposing to rezone the lands from agriculture 'A' to Residential (R), Medium Density Three (MD3), Institutional (IN), Green One (G1) and Green Two (G2) with site specific provisions for the proposed R and MD3 zones to accommodate specific house, lot and/or building designs. PurposeIn conjunction with a draft plan of subdivision application submitted to the Region of Waterloo, this application is being advanced to permit the creation of 478 residential units, including single detached dwellings and townhomes, a proposed new public elementary school, parks, a stormwater management block and protected open space. Informal public meetingMonday February 26, 2018 Formal public meetingPending Supporting documentsRevised Draft plan - annotated with changes Preliminary servicing strategy report Preliminary design stormwater management report Groundwater and surface water monitoring report Geotechnical engineering report Westmount Road and Conservation Drive intersection operation assessment summary report Environmental impact statement If you require documents in an alternative format please contact Natalie Hardacre at 519-514-0255 or TTY (for deaf) 1-866-786-3941. |
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RequestThe applicant is proposing to:
PurposeThis application is being advanced to permit the redevelopment of the subject lands with a mix of townhouses, stacked townhouses and apartment buildings up to six storeys in height. Combined, the site would contain up to a maximum of 300 units or 630 bedrooms, and 930 square metres of commercial building floor area within the proposed residences fronting onto Roger Street and/or Moore Avenue (live/work space). Entrances to the site are proposed from Roger Street and Moore Avenue South. Approximately 325 parking spaces are proposed, to be located at grade and in an underground structure. Informal public meetingMay 8, 2017 Formal public meetingJune 18, 2018 Supporting documentsFunctional servicing report - revised, dated December 1, 2017. Functional site servicing report Environmental stationary noise assessments Hydrogeological & source water protection potential contamination study: ODC hydrogeological study - March 20, 2017 Appendix A - figures Appendix B - executive summary from 2008 phase I ESA (Trow Associates) Appendix C - executive summary & data from 2013 limited subsurface soil and groundwater investigation (LVM) Appendix D - miscellaneous borehole logs, well records & maps Appendix E - miscellaneous figures from Region of Waterloo studies If you require documents in an alternative format please contact Wendy Fisher at 519-747-8544 or TTY (for deaf) 1-866-786-3941. |
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RequestThe applicant is proposing to amend the city's Zoning Bylaw no. 1108 by adding site specific provisions to the existing Commercial Eight-25 (C8-25) zone. The site specific provisions include:
PurposeThe application is being advanced to permit the addition of two storeys to the existing building at 80 King St. S. and to develop a 25 storey residential building (with 217 m2 ground floor commercial uses) at 87 Regina St. S. Informal public meetingJune 12, 2017 Formal public meetingJune 18, 2018 Supporting documentsStaff report - IPPW 2018-006 Official Plan amendment request letter Updated environmental noise study North elevation and parking structure - renderings and building material Functional servicing and stormwater management report Source water protection contamination study If you require documents in an alternative format please contact Wendy Fisher at 519-747-8544 or TTY (for deaf) 1-866-786-3941. |
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RequestThe applicant is proposing to add a specific provision area policy to the existing business employment designation to permit ancillary commercial uses to exceed 15% of the gross floor area of any one building provided the combined ancillary uses do not exceed 15% of the overall gross floor area of all the buildings on the subject lands. Further, to permit said ancillary uses to be oriented either to the street or internal to the site. The applicant is also proposing to amend the city's Zoning Bylaw no. 1418 by adding site specific provisions to the existing Industrial - 6 (I-6) zone. The site specific provisions include add the following new ancillary uses:
PurposeThe application is being advanced to permit the addition of ancillary commercial uses to multiple proposed office (employment) buildings and to permit one of the office buildings to measure up to 40 metres in height. Informal public meetingJune 12, 2017 Formal public meetingPending Supporting documents |
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RequestThe applicant is proposing to amend the city's Zoning Bylaw no. 1108 by rezoning the lands from Multiple Residence-25 (MR-25) to MR-25 with site specific regulations. The site specific provisions include permissions for an ancillary restaurant use, a reduced commercial parking rate, a reduced residential parking rate, introduce a visitor parking rate and no loading space for the ancillary use. PurposeThis application is being advanced to permit the conversion of 66 square metres of the existing 233 square metre amenity area on the ground floor of the existing 11 storey, 37 unit, apartment building to a restaurant. Informal public meetingJune 12, 2017 Formal public meetingJune 24, 2019 Supporting documentsStaff report - IPPW2019-042 Second submissionFirst submissionSite plan, elevations and floor plans If you require documents in an alternative format please contact Rita Szilock at 519-747-8650 or TTY (for deaf) 1-866-786-3941. |
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RequestThe purpose of this application is to amend the city's Zoning Bylaw no. 1418 by rezoning the lands from Agriculture (A) to a new Business Employment zone. This application is being advanced to allow for the redevelopment of the lands with a hospice, office, community uses, medical clinic, and program space for the Hospice of Waterloo Region. Informal public meeting
June 19, 2017 Formal public meetingOctober 23, 2017 Supporting documentsIf you require documents in an alternative format please contact Natalie Stopar at 519-514-0224 or TTY (for deaf) 1-866-786-3941. |
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RequestThis application proposes to amend the city's Zoning Bylaw no. 1418 by rezoning the lands from Agriculture (A) to Semi-Detached (SD), Flexible Residential (FR), Medium Density Three (MD3), Multiple Residence-Six (MR-6), Mixed Use Residential (MXR), Green One zone (G1) and Green Two zone (G2) with site specific provisions for the proposed FR, MD3, MR-6, MXR and G1 zones. The Zoning Bylaw amendment application is being advanced in conjunction with draft plan of subdivision application 30T-17401 and vacant land condominium application 30CDM-17409. PurposeThe owner has submitted these applications to permit the creation of a new residential neighbourhood consisting of residential units in the form of single detached, semi-detached and townhouse dwellings and potentially low rise apartments, a road network, parks and trails, stormwater management ponds and pumping stations, and protected environmental areas. Upon full-build out, the applicant is proposing between 614 and 835 new units. These applications are being processed concurrently with zoning bylaw amendment application Z-17-15, draft plan of subdivision application 30T-17402 and vacant land condominium 30CDM-17410 for the adjacent lands at 675 Conservation Dr. (Erbsville Kartway Lands). On these adjacent lands, they are proposing to create in the range of 31 to 35 new single detached units. Collectively, upon full build out, the applications are proposing to create in the range of 645 to 870 new residential units. Supporting documentsPlanning report, including parkland brief and neighbourhood design summary Planning report addendum and amended zoning schedule (proposed) Preliminary stormwater management reportt, including preliminary grading and erosional sedimentation control measures Preliminary environmental noise assessment Archaeological assessment: If you require documents in an alternative format please contact Natalie Hardacre at 519-514-0255 or TTY (for deaf) 1-866-786-3941. |
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RequestThis application proposes to amend the city's Zoning Bylaw no. 1418 by rezoning the lands from Agriculture (A) to Flexible Residential (FR), Green One zone (G1) and Green Two zone (G2) with site specific provisions for the proposed FR zone. The Zoning Bylaw amendment application is being advanced in conjunction with draft plan of subdivision application 30T-17402 and vacant land condominium application 30CDM-17410. PurposeThe owner has submitted these applications to permit the creation of a new residential neighbourhood consisting of single detached dwellings, parks and trails, and protected environmental areas. Upon full-build out, the applicant is proposing between 31 to 35 new single detached units. These applications are being processed concurrently with zoning bylaw amendment application Z-17-14, draft plan of subdivision application 30T-17401 and vacant land condominium 30CDM-17409 for the adjacent lands at the southwest corner of Conservation Drive and Beaver Creek Road. On these adjacent lands, they are proposing to create in the range of 614 and 835 new units. Collectively, upon full build out, the applications are proposing to create in the range of 645 to 870 new residential units. Informal public meetingDate to be determined Formal public meetingDate to be determined Supporting documentsPlanning report, including parkland brief and neighbourhood design summary Planning report addendum and amended zoning schedule (proposed) Preliminary stormwater management reportt, including preliminary grading and erosional sedimentation control measures Preliminary environmental noise assessment Archaeological assessment: If you require documents in an alternative format please contact Natalie Hardacre at 519-514-0255 or TTY (for deaf) 1-866-786-3941. |
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RequestThe applicant is proposing to amend the city's Zoning Bylaw no. 1108 by rezoning the lands from Single Residence two (SR2) to Medium Density two (MD2) with site specific provisions including a reduced street line setback, a reduced easterly side yard setback, reduced parking requirements and reduced amenity area requirements. PurposeThe application is being advanced to permit the development of 28 stacked townhouse (terrace dwelling) units. Informal public meetingSeptember 25, 2017 Formal public meetingPending Supporting documentsRoad traffic and stationary noise impact study Site servicing feasibility study If you require documents in an alternative format please contact Rita Szilock at 519-747-8650 or TTY (for deaf) 1-866-786-3941. |
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RequestThe applicant is proposing to amend the city's zoning bylaw no. 1108 by adding site specific provisions to the existing multiple residence -25 (MR-25) zone. The site specific provisions include an increase in density, the measurement of density in bedrooms per hectare, reduced setbacks for portions of the building, a reduced parking requirement and permission to include amenity area on top of a parking structure as contributing towards the minimum required landscape open space. PurposeThe application is being advanced to permit two apartment buildings, 21 and 22 storeys in height with a total of 307 units. Informal public meetingOctober 2, 2017 Formal public meetingTo be determined Supporting documents |
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RequestThe applicant is proposing to amend the city's Zoning Bylaw no.1108 by rezoning the lands from universities (wlu)-25 (BI(wlu)-25) to Multiple Residence-25 (MR-25) with a site specific provision to permit a reduced parking requirement of 0.49 spaces per unit, whereas the Zoning Bylaw requires one parking space per unit. PurposeThis application is being advanced to permit the reconfiguration of the existing 52 unit (161 bedroom) apartment building into a 108 unit (108 bedroom) apartment building. No external changes are proposed to the existing building. The reconfiguration of the building will increase the unit count in the building by adding 56 additional units, but reduce the overall occupant density by removing 53 bedrooms. The applicant intends to maintain the existing 53 parking spaces that currently exist on the site. Informal public meetingSeptember 25, 2017 Formal public meetingDate to be determined Supporting documentsIf you require documents in an alternative format please contact Rita Szilock at 519-747-8650 or TTY (for deaf) 1-866-786-3941. |
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RequestThis application proposes to amend the city's Zoning Bylaw no. 1418 by rezoning the lands from Agriculture (A) to Semi-Detached (SD), Medium Density 3 (MD3), and Green 2 (G2) with site specific provisions for the proposed SD and MD3 zones (details in the planning report addendum). The Zoning Bylaw amendment application is being advanced in conjunction with plan of subdivision application 30T-17403. PurposeThe owner has submitted these applications to permit the extension of the residential neighbourhood known as Conservation Meadows. The subdivision would be constructed in one phone and would consist of:
Upon full-build out, subdivision would contain between 182-223 new units. A hydro corridor bisects the subject lands. Supporting documentsPlanning justification report, including neighbourhood design summary Functional servicing and stormwater management report Preliminary grading and erosional sedimentation control plan and water servicing strategy Transportation assessment of left turn lane requirements Post-construction monitoring report If you require documents in an alternative format please contact Natalie Hardacre at 519-514-0255 or TTY (for deaf) 1-866-786-3941. |
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RequestThe applicant is proposing the following changes to the Official Plan:
The following amendments to zoning bylaw 1418 are also requested:
The applicant is also requesting that council exempt the property from a regulation prohibiting minor variances within a period of two years of approval of this bylaw amendment. This will allow minor adjustments to the final site layout not envisioned through the rezoning process. PurposeThe application is being advanced to permit the construction of two 13-storey apartment buildings and three stacked townhouse blocks on the site. In total, the development will contain 335 residential units (499 bedrooms), which results in an overall bedroom density of 277.37 bedrooms per hectare. Entrances to the site are proposed from Westhaven Street and Westhill Drive. Approximately 422 parking spaces are proposed at grade and in a parking structure. Informal public meetingJanuary 29, 2018 Neighbourhood meetingFebruary 28, 2018 Formal public meetingAugust 12, 2019 Supporting documentsSubmission 2 Submission 1 If you require documents in an alternative format please contact John Vos at 519-747-8527 or TTY (for deaf) 1-866-786-3941. |
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RequestThe applicant is requesting an amendment to Zoning Bylaw no 1108 to rezone the lands from Commercial Eight (C8-25) zone to Commercial Eight (C8-25) with site specific provisions, specifically to decrease the minimum required parking from 29 spaces to 5 spaces and to decrease the minimum rear yard setback from 4.5 metres to 0.91 metres. PurposeThe purpose of the requested amendment is to facilitate the development of a three storey mixed use building with retail on the ground floor and office space on the second and third floors. This building is designed to be linked at its south façade to the old post office (35 King St. N.). A two storey building previously existed on the subject lands, with commercial uses on the main floor and residential units on the upper level. This building burned down and the land is now currently vacant. Informal public meetingMonday, March 5, 2018 Formal public meetingJune 25, 2018 Supporting documentsHeritage impact assessment report Concept site plan and building elevations Functional servicing opinion letter Site plan - revised June 2018 If you require documents in an alternative format please contact Natalie Hardacre at 519-514-0255 or TTY (for deaf) 1-866-786-3941. |
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RequestThe applicant is proposing to amend the city's Official Plan to permit a maximum height of 58.25 m within 30 metres of King Street, whereas the maximum height limit is 16 m. A consideration of approval may be height/density bonusing in accordance with the Official Plan. The applicant is also proposing to amend the city's Zoning Bylaw no. 1108 by adding site specific provisions to the existing Commercial Eight-25 (C8-25) zone. The site-specific provisions include:
PurposeThis application is being advanced to facilitate the construction a mixed-use building consisting of a 4 to 6 storey podium with 754 square metres of ground floor commercial space, 3250 square metres of office space, and 418 parking spaces (above and below ground). A 10 storey tower facing King Street and a 16 storey tower facing Regina St. are proposed atop of the podium, for total building heights of 14 storeys (58.25m) and 22 storeys (77.45m) respectively. The towers will contain one level of office and amenity space, and a total of 263 residential units (335 bedrooms) in the levels above. Informal public meetingMarch 5, 2018 Formal public meetingThe formal public meeting has been deferred and will not occur on June 25null, 2018. The targeted date is now September 10th. Notice of the revised formal public meeting will be provided in the Waterloo Chronicle, mailed to property owners within 120 metres of the subject lands, to those who signed the registry at the informal public meeting, and to those who have requested to be on the notification list for the applications. Supporting documentsAdditional studies submitted by the applicant - May to August, 2018
Revised application - February 27, 2018
Materials submitted by the applicant - January 2018 If you require documents in an alternative format please contact Wendy Fisher at 519-747-8544 or TTY (for deaf) 1-866-786-3941. |
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RequestThe applicant is requesting an amendment to zoning bylaw 1418 to rezone the lands from mixed-use commercial (MXC) zone to mixed-use residential (MXR) and convenience commercial (CC) with site specific provisions. The applicant is also requesting an amendment to the City's Official Plan to redesignate the lands from mixed-use neighbourhood commercial and minor node to mixed-use medium density residential, convenience commercial and minor corridor, with site specific policies. PurposeThe purpose of the requested amendments is to permit a multi-phased, mixed use development containing a 6 storey mixed use building with commercial units on the ground floor, two 6 storey residential apartment buildings, and three commercial buildings. Informal public meetingMonday, March 5, 2018 Neighbourhood information meetingWednesday May 2, 2018 Formal public meetingJune 25, 2018 Supporting documentsPlanning justification report - appendix B Road and stationary noise study Functional servicing and stormwater management report Fire flow/water demand analysis Conceptual master site plan revised June 2018 If you require documents in an alternative format please contact Natalie Hardacre at 519-514-0255 or TTY (for deaf) 1-866-786-3941. |
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RequestThe applicant is proposing to change the official plan land use designation from open space to mixed-use high density residential, and to amend the city's Zoning Bylaw no. 1418 by rezoning the lands from Green (G) zone to Multiple Residential-25 with site specific provisions. The site specific provisions include permitting visitor parking to be located inside a structure, capping the building height at 52 metres, to situate the apartment building tower to a specific location on the property, to regulate the mass of the apartment building tower, to set a minimum building podium, to reduce side and rear yard setbacks, and to cap the residential density to 300 bedrooms per hectare or 189 units per hectare. PurposeThis application is being advanced to permit the redevelopment of the lands with a 15 storey, 182 unit building. Informal public meeting March 26, 2018 Formal public meeting June 10, 2019 Supporting documents Third submission March 2019 Second submission December 2018 First submission December 2017 If you require documents in an alternative format please contact John Vos at 519-747-8527 or TTY (for deaf) 1-866-786-3941. |
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RequestThe applicant is proposing to amend the city's Zoning Bylaw no. 1108 by rezoning the lands from (holding) Northdale Mixed-Use-6 ((H)NMU-6) to Northdale Mixed-Use-6 (NMU-6) with site specific regulations. The site specific provisions include an increased flankage yard setback, reduced ground floor height, utilization of density bonusing and removal of the holding symbol. The applicant is proposing to amend Zoning Bylaw No. 2018-050 by rezoning the lands from Zone Change Application (ZC) to Residential Northdale-6 (RN-6) with site specific regulations. The site specific provisions include an increased flankage yard setback, reduced ground floor height, reduced landscape open space at grade, no loading space, utilization of density bonusing and removal of the holding symbol. NoteThis application was submitted and deemed complete in accordance with the Planning Act, prior to the passing of Bylaw 2018-050 on September 10, 2018 being the new Zoning Bylaw for the City of Waterloo. The subject lands are zoned Zone Change application (ZC) on schedule A to Bylaw 2018-050, which carries forward the zoning provisions applied to the lands in Bylaw 1108, being (Holding) Northdale Mixed Use-6 ((H)NMU-6). PurposeThis application is being advanced to permit the development of a 6 storey apartment building with 115 units (143 bedrooms) through the utilization of density bonusing. The development will consist of a mix of 1, 2 and 3 bedroom units, with 41 parking spaces and 36 bike parking spaces. Informal public meetingMonday, April 9, 2018 Formal public meetingMonday October 28, 2019 Supporting documentsSecond submission July 2019
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RequestThe applicant is proposing to amend the city's Zoning By-law no. 1418 by adding site specific provisions to the existing Multiple Residence-12 (MR-12) zone to reduce setbacks, parking requirements, and open space and amenity requirements, permit an increase in the height and density, and establish new podium and tower regulations, and uses, to align with the city's Comprehensive Zoning By-law that is currently underway. All zoning regulations proposed to be amended are detailed in the planning justification report, which is available using the link below, or upon request, at the front counter of the city's Integrated Planning and Public Works Department, on the second floor of City Hall, during regular business hours. PurposeThe property currently contains a 7 storey apartment building containing 41 units (70 bedrooms), a surface parking area, an underground parking structure, and tennis courts. This applicant is proposing to demolish the parking structure and tennis courts, and construct a 12-storey apartment building containing 140 dwelling units (237 bedrooms). The existing 7 storey apartment building will remain. Supporting documents
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ProposalThe applicant is proposing to:
RequestTo facilitate this development, an amendment to Zoning Bylaw 1108 is requested to:
The lands will continue to be zoned Multiple Residence - 25 (MR-25). Informal Public meetingMonday, May 28, 2018 (evening, 6:30pm) Formal Public meetingPending Supporting documentsPreliminary upper parking level Preliminary building elevations Planning justification report & shadow study Road traffic & stationary noise impact feasibility study If you require documents in an alternative format please contact Rita Szilock at 519-747-8650 or TTY (for deaf) 1-866-786-3941. |
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ProposalThe applicant is proposing to:
The overall development would contain a total of 70 units, 105 bedrooms, 396 square metres (4,262 square feet) of commercial/office floor area, and 51 parking spaces. RequestTo facilitate this development, an amendment to Zoning Bylaw 1108 is requested to: Site specific performance standards
Road widening exemptionThe applicant is also requesting that council waive the road widening requirement along Princess Street for the subject property, under section 5.4.7(5) of the Official Plan. Table 5-2 of the Official Plan identifies the ultimate road allowance for this section of Princess Street as 18 metres, whereas the current road allowance is approximately 12 metres wide (to be confirmed by an Ontario Land Surveyor). The road widening from the subject property would be approximately 3 metres. Council's decision in this matter may impact the current zoning amendments requested and may result in additional zoning amendments requested. The lands will continue to be zoned Commercial Eight - 25 (C8-25). Informal public meetingMonday, May 28, 2018 Formal Public meetingPending Supporting documentsIf you require documents in an alternative format please contact Laura Dewar at 519-747-6108 or TTY (for deaf) 1-866-786-3941. |
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PurposeThe applicant is requesting to amend the city's Zoning Bylaw no. 1418, further amended by site specific bylaw 2014-037, by removing the holding "H" provision from the subject lands. The purpose of the request is to permit a multi-building commercial development on the subject lands to proceed. To remove the holding "H" provision, the following conditions must be satisfied:
Formal public meetingOctober 1, 2018 Supporting documentsSite servicing and grading plan Notice of source protection plan compliance If you require documents in an alternative format please contact Dominik Simpson at 519-747-8583 or TTY (for deaf) 1-866-786-3941. |
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RequestThe applicant is requesting an amendment to Zoning By-law 1418 to change the zoning on the property from Institutional-4 ("IN-4") to Medium Density Three ("MD3") with site specific rates for parking, interior side yard setback, landscaped open space, and common recreational area. The applicant is also proposing to change the density calculation from units per hectare to bedrooms per hectare. PurposeThe applicant is proposing to redevelop the property with a new church and 84 stacked townhouse units. Informal public meetingSeptember 24, 2018 Formal public meetingMonday April 29, 2019 Supporting documentsSecond submission, April 2019 First submission, May 2018 Concept building elevations and floor plans: If you require documents in an alternative format please contact John Vos at 519-747-8527 or TTY (for deaf) 1-866-786-3941. |
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PurposeThe holding (H) provision prohibits the issuance of a building permit for any new buildings or structure on the subject lands. The applicant is proposing to remove the holding "H" provision from the subject lands to permit the development of a new Grand River Transit (GRT) bus storage and maintenance facility for approximately 250 GRT buses. To remove the holding "H" provision, the following conditions must be satisfied:
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RequestThe applicant is proposing to amend the city's Zoning Bylaw no. 1418 by rezoning the lands from Agriculture (A) to Residential (R) and Medium Density Three (MD3). The applicant requests that the proposed Medium Density Three (MD3) designation include the following site specific provisions:
PurposeThis application is being advanced to permit the development of 8 single detached lots (formerly 10 lots) and 16 townhouse units (formerly 22 units). Informal public meeting September 24, 2018 Formal public meeting Pending Supporting documentsThird Submission, December 2019 Cover letter, complete with a response matrix to comments received Updated environmental impact study Functional site servicing plan Second Submission, March 2019 Response letter and supporting material (includes updated concept plan) First Submission, July 2018 Traffic study (access review) Road traffic and feasibility stationary noise impact study Scoped environmental impact statement (EIS) Scoped hydrogeological study (including scoped monitoring program) Functional servicing brief (including stormwater management brief) If you require documents in an alternative format please contact Rita Szilock at 519-747-8650 or TTY (for deaf) 1-866-786-3941. |
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Purpose The Applicant is proposing to amend city's Zoning Bylaw no. 1108 to remove the 'H' Holding provision from the subject lands, to permit the development of a 12 storey mixed use apartment building with 122 one bedroom units (122 beds). The proposed development will include 71 square metres of commercial space on the ground floor and contain a total of 35 parking spaces, 7 of which would be dedicated to visitors. Lastly, there are 32 bicycle parking spaces proposed on the subject site. To remove the "H" holding symbol, the following conditions have to be met:
Formal public meetingMonday, November 12, 2018 Supporting documentsEngineering capacity assessment If you require documents in an alternative format please contact Dominik Simpson at 519-747-8583 0r tty (for deaf) 1-866-786-3941. |
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RequestThe applicant is requesting an amendment to the city's Zoning Bylaw to rezone the lands from Zone Change application (ZC) to Business Employment One (E1-27), Business Employment One (E1-27) with site specific provisions, Convenience Commercial (C3) with site specific provisions, and Parks and Recreation (OS1). NoteThis application was submitted and deemed complete in accordance with the Planning Act, prior to the passing of By-law 2018-050 on September 10, 2018 being the new Zoning By-law for the City of Waterloo. The subject lands are zoned Zone Change application (ZC) on schedule 'A' to Bylaw 2018-050, which carries forward the zoning provisions applied to the lands in Bylaw 1418. The applicant is also requesting an amendment to the city's Official Plan to re-designate a portion of the lands from Business Employment to Convenience Commercial and to apply site specific policies. The applicant has also submitted an application to the Region of Waterloo for a Draft Plan of Subdivision. PurposeThe purpose of the requested applications is to permit the development of a subdivision for employment and commercial land uses, a park, and new streets including the extension of Platinum Drive. Informal public meetingMonday, January 14, 2019 Formal public meetingMonday, February 24, 2020
Supporting documents
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Supporting documents (PDFs)Staff reportFifth Submission, February 2020Fourth submission, December, 2019
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Second submission, December, 2018First submission, August, 2018
If you require documents in an alternative format please contact Rita Szilock at 519-747-8650 or TTY (for deaf) 1-866-786-3941 Official Plan amendment requestThe applicant is proposing to amend the city’s official plan to redesignate the lands at 8 George St. from Low Density Residential and Low Density-10 Metres, to Commercial, Uptown Mixed Use, Primary Node, Medium High Density-40 Metres, and Uptown Complementary Transition Area, with the following site specific provisions:
Zoning bylaw amendment requestThe applicant is also proposing to amend Zoning Bylaw no. 2018-050 by rezoning the lands at 8 George St. from ‘Zone Change Application’ (ZC) to ‘Uptown Mixed-use’ (U2-20) and the lands at 164 and 168 King St. S. from ‘Zone Change Application’ (ZC) to ‘Uptown Mixed-use’ (U2-30). The following site specific provisions would apply to the site:
NoteThis application was submitted and deemed complete in accordance with the Planning Act, prior to the passing of Bylaw 2018-050 on September 10, 2018 being the new Zoning Bylaw for the City of Waterloo. The subject lands are zoned Zone Change application (ZC) on schedule 'A' to Bylaw 2018-050, which carries forward the zoning provisions applied to the lands in Bylaw 1108, being Commercial Two-12 (C2-12), and General Residence Two A (GR2A). PurposeThe purpose of the requested amendments is to permit the construction of a new 8 storey mixed-use building containing 581 square metres of commercial space located on the ground floor and second floor and 34 dwelling units (44 bedrooms) located in the storeys above. |
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RequestThe Applicant is requesting an Amendment to the City’s Zoning By-law 2018-050 to rezone the lands from Zone Change Application (ZC) to Uptown Commercial Core-60 (U1-60) (Area A) and Uptown Commercial Core-20 (U1-20) (Area B) with the following site specific provisions:
Development proposal and application timeline
Informal public meetingMonday, January 14, 2019 Formal public meetingPending Supporting documentsSecond submission, February 2020
Original submission, September 2018If you require documents in an alternative format please contact Fredrick VanRooyen at 519-515-0224 or TTY (for deaf) 1-866-786-3941. |
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PurposeThe applicant is proposing to amend city Zoning Bylaw No. 1108 and No. 2018-050 to remove the ‘H’ holding symbol from the subject lands, to permit the development of a 12 storey residential apartment building with 193 one bedroom units (193 beds). The proposed development will include 74 square metres of commercial space on the ground floor, and contain a total of 52 vehicular parking spaces and 50 bicycle parking spaces. To remove the "H" holding symbol, the following conditions have to be met:
Formal public meetingMonday April 29, 2019 Supporting documentsIf you require documents in an alternative format please contact Dominik Simpson at 519-747-8583 or dominik.simpson@waterloo.ca, or TTY (for deaf) 1-866-786-3941. |
PurposeThe City of Waterloo is initiating general amendments to the city’s Zoning Bylaw 2018-050 to correct, update, and/or add provisions not reflected in the bylaw approved by council on September 10, 2018. The items being considered includes:
Zoning Bylaw No. 2018-050 is currently under appeal to the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal (LPAT). The general amendments will apply to the new zoning bylaw once it comes into effect. Informal public meetingMonday, March 25, 2019 Formal public meetingJune 24, 2019 Supporting documentsIf you require additional information please contact Dominik Simpson at 519-747-8583 or dominik.simpson@waterloo.ca, or TTY (for deaf) 1-866-786-3941. |
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50 Westmount Rd. N., 9 and 15 Dietz Ave. N., 192 - 218 Erb St. W. |
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RequestThe applicant is requesting an amendment to Zoning Bylaw 2018-050, specifically to rezone the lands from mixed-use community commercial (C1-81), mixed-use community commercial (C1-40), and residential mixed-use (RMU-40) to mixed-use community commercial (C1-81) with site specific provisions. Note: Zoning By-law 2018-050 is currently under appeal to the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal (LPAT). As a result, Zoning By-law 1108 is still in effect. The lands are zoned commercial five (C5-25), multiple residential (MR-12) and multiple residential (MR-6) in Zoning By-law 1108. The applicant is also requesting an amendment to the city’s Official Plan to redesignate a portion of the lands from mixed-use medium high density residential to mixed-use community commercial, with specific provision area policies. ProposalThe purpose of the requested amendments is to permit a multi-phased, mixed-use development to consist of an 11 storey building with a four storey podium, a mixed-use podium with two towers (11 storeys and 19 storeys), a second mixed-use tower with two towers (23 storeys and 25 storeys), a 22 storey missed-use building, a five storey mixed-use building, and the creation of an internal private street. The existing five storey office building, Sunlife and commercial plaza, Westmount Plaza is proposed to be maintained. Informal public meetingMonday May 27, 2019 Neighbourhood Open House Thursday June 27, 2019. View the open house presentation boards from meeting. Formal public meetingTo be determined. Supporting documents (PDFs)Second Submission, December 2019
First SubmissionIf you require documents in an alternative format please contact Natalie Hardacre at 519-514-0225 or TTY (for deaf) 1-866-786-3941. |
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RequestThe applicant is requesting the following amendments to Zoning Bylaw 2018-050:
PurposeThe purpose of the requested amendments is to permit the construction of a six storey residential building. The proposed building includes 185 units, 222 bedrooms, and 78 parking spaces. Informal public meetingMonday, June 10, 2019. Formal public meetingApril 27, 2020 Final submission, March 2020
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Request The applicant is requesting an amendment to city's Zoning Bylaw No. 1108 and No. 2018-050 to remove the holding (H) symbol from the subject lands. ProposalThe purpose of the requested amendment is to convert the existing residential building into a university/college use, specifically an academic office for Wilfred Laurier University. A holding (H) symbol has been applied to the lands, restricting any part of the land from becoming a university or college use until such time as the holding (H) symbol is removed. To remove the holding (H) symbol, the following condition must to be met:
Formal public meetingPending Supporting documents
If you require documents in an alternative format please contact Dominik Simpson at 519-747-8583 or dominik.simpson@waterloo.ca, or TTY (for deaf) 1-866-786-3941. |
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Official Plan Amendment 27 and Westhill District Plan Amendment |
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RequestThe applicant is proposing to amend:
PurposeMHBC Planning, on behalf of a group of private landowners in the Westhill District (noted above), has undertaken a study to delineate a new public collector road that will extend from The Boardwalk/Thorndale Drive roundabout to Erb Street West. The study area will be reviewed with consideration given to existing conditions, environmental constraints, servicing networks and transportation needs. A preferred road alignment will be determined along with a master servicing strategy within the study area. The preferred road alignment and servicing network are proposed to be implemented through amendments to the Official Plan and District Plan, as described above. It is anticipated that property-specific planning applications (plan(s) of subdivision and zoning by-law amendment(s)) will be advanced by individual land owners at a later time to physically create the road and address future development in this area. Informal public meetingOctober 28, 2019 Formal public meetingDate to be determined. Supporting documents
If you require documents in an alternative format, please contact Wendy Fisher at 519-747-8544 or TTY (for deaf) 1-866-786-3941. |
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RequestThe applicant is proposing to amend the city’s Official Plan to permit an increase in building height from 12 metres to 16 metres. The applicant is also proposing to amend Zoning Bylaw No. 2015-050 by rezoning the lands from Residential Eight (R8) to Residential Nine (R9) with the following site specific provisions:
PurposeThe purpose of the requested amendments is to permit the development of a five storey residential apartment building located interior to the site. The building will contain 32 one-bedroom units and a greenhouse on the fifth floor, to be operated by the residents of the co-operative. The existing 78 townhouses, amenity building, and children’s playground are proposed to remain. Informal public meetingMonday, January 13, 2020 Formal public meetingPending Supporting documents
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PurposeThe City of Waterloo’s Planning Division is initiating the second phase of general amendments to the city’s Zoning Bylaw 2018-050. The first phase (Part 1) of general amendments was approved by City Council on June 24, 2019. The objective of these general amendments (Part 2) is to further correct, update, and/or add provisions that were not reflected in Part 1 or the Zoning Bylaw approved by council on September 10, 2018. Some of the items being considered include decks, servicing, correcting mapping errors, and other minor amendments. Informal public meetingOctober 28, 2019 Formal public meetingPending Supporting documentsPending If you require additional information please contact Dominik Simpson at 519-747-8583 or dominik.simpson@waterloo.ca, or TTY (for deaf) 1-866-786-3941.
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