Zone changes
A zone change is a process that alters permitted land uses and regulations. Council will only consider zone change applications in line with our official plan.
Find current applications below.
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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
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 Supporting documents
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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Request The 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. Purpose In 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 meeting Monday February 26, 2018 Formal public meeting Pending Supporting documents Second submission, September 29, 2020
First submission
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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Request The 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:
Purpose The 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 meeting June 12, 2017 Formal public meeting June 18, 2018 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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Request The 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:
Purpose The 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 meeting June 12, 2017 Formal public meeting Pending Supporting documents |
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Request The 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. Purpose This 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 meeting June 12, 2017 Formal public meeting June 24, 2019 Supporting documents
Second submission First submission 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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Request The 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 meeting October 23, 2017 Supporting documents
If 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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Request The applicant proposes to amend Zoning Bylaw no. 2018-050 by rezoning the lands from ‘Zone Change Application’ (ZC) to:
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. This 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 1418, being Agriculture (A) Zone. The agent has provided a comprehensive overview and justification of the requested zoning framework for the subject lands in the Planning Response Report, Section 4, pages 32-27. Purpose The owner has submitted these applications to permit the creation of a new residential neighbourhood consisting of single detached, semi-detached and townhouse dwellings and potentially low rise apartments or stacked townhouses, a road network, parks and trails, stormwater management ponds and pumping stations, and protected environmental areas. The full-build out of this subdivision would create between 621 and 975 new residential 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 36 to 40 new residential units. Collectively, upon full build out, the applications are proposing to create in the range of 657 to 1,015 new residential units. Since the July 2017 submission, the ‘Northgate Lands’ subdivision has been modified to include the Environmental Lands (Core Natural Features) which were previously excluded from the limits of the plan of subdivision. This accounts for the significant change in land area of this subdivision (+18.33 ha). The Environmental Lands (to be zoned OS3) in the respective ‘Northgate Lands’ subdivision and the ‘Kartway Lands’ subdivision are proposed to be privately owned by separate condominium corporations. Background information The City of Waterloo received a resubmission of Zoning By-law Amendment Application Z-17-14 (‘Northgate Lands’) and zoning bylaw amendment application Z-17-15 (‘Kartway Lands’) on July 22, 2020. These applications are being processed concurrently. The original submissions were received by the city in July 2017. Informal resubmissions were received in March 2018. The city compiled comments received from the circulation of these applications and provided these to the applicant in August 2019. In December 2017, these applications were appealed to the OLT on the basis that a decision was not made with 120 days. As these applications are the subject of active OLT, the review of these resubmissions and all comments issued to the applicant are without prejudice. Informal public meeting November 27, 2017 Formal public meeting Supporting documents Second Submission, July 2020
Original submission, additional material, July 28, 2017
Original submission, July 8, 2017
Archaeological assessment If 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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Request The applicant proposes to amend Zoning Bylaw no. 2018-050 by rezoning the lands from ‘Zone Change Application’ (ZC) to:
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. This 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 1418, being Agriculture (A) Zone. The Agent has provided a comprehensive overview and justification of the requested zoning framework for the subject lands in the Planning Response Report, Section 4, pages 32-27. Purpose The owner has submitted these applications to permit the creation of a new residential neighbourhood consisting of:
The full-build out of this subdivision would create between 36 and 40 new residential 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 Beaver Creek Road and Conservation Drive. On these adjacent lands, they are proposing to create:
Informal public meeting November 27, 2017 Formal public meeting Date to be determined Supporting documents Second Submission, July 2020
Original submission, additional materials, July 28, 2017
Original submission, July 8, 2017
Archaeological assessment If 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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Request The 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. Purpose The application is being advanced to permit the development of 28 stacked townhouse (terrace dwelling) units. Informal public meeting September 25, 2017 Formal public meeting Pending Supporting documents
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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Request The 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. Purpose The application is being advanced to permit two apartment buildings, 21 and 22 storeys in height with a total of 307 units. Informal public meeting October 2, 2017 Formal public meeting To be determined Supporting documents |
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Request The 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. Purpose This 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 meeting September 25, 2017 Formal public meeting Date to be determined Supporting documents
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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Request This application proposes to amend the Zoning Bylaw no. 2018-050 by rezoning the lands from Zone Change application (ZC) to Residential Five (R5), Residential Eight (R8), Residential Nine (R9), Residential Mixed-Use 20 (RMU-20), and Parks and Recreation (OS1), with site specific regulations proposed for each of the residential zones (details in the planning response report). The Zoning Bylaw amendment application is being advanced in conjunction with draft plan of subdivision application 30T-17403. Purpose In conjunction with a draft plan of subdivision application submitted to the Region of Waterloo, this application is being advanced to permit the creation of between 195 to 342 residential units, including single detached, semi-detached and townhouse dwellings, and multiple / mixed-use dwellings. The applicant is also proposing to create a future development block, a park, trails, and a road network. Informal public meeting Monday November 27, 2017 Formal public meeting Pending Supporting documents Second Submission (July 2020)
If you require documents in an alternative format please contact Wendy Fisher at 519-514-0255 or TTY (for deaf) 1-866-786-3941. |
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Request The 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. Purpose The 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 meeting January 29, 2018 Neighbourhood meeting February 28, 2018 Formal public meeting August 12, 2019 Supporting documents Second submission First submission 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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Request The 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:
Purpose This 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 meeting March 5, 2018 Formal public meeting The 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 documents Additional 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 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
First submission
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Request The 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. Purpose The 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 Notice of proposed settlement, August 2020
Second submission, September 2018
First submission, March 2018
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Request The applicant is proposing to amend the city’s Zoning Bylaw No. 2018-050 by rezoning the lands from Zone Change (ZC) to Residential Mixed-Use (RMU)-81 with site specific provisions. The following site specific provisions have been requested by the applicant:
Purpose This application is being advanced to:
The overall development would contain a total of:
Informal Public meeting Monday, May 28, 2018 (evening, 6:30pm) Formal Public meeting Monday, February 8, 2021 Supporting documents
Third submission, November 2020
Second submission, March 2020
First submission, April 2018
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Proposal The 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. Request To facilitate this development, an amendment to Zoning Bylaw 1108 is requested to: Site specific performance standards
Road widening exemption The 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 meeting Monday, May 28, 2018 Formal Public meeting Pending Supporting documents If 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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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:
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Request The applicant is proposing to amend Zoning Bylaw No. 2018-050 by rezoning the land from ‘Zone Change Application’ (ZC) to:
The following site specific provisions have been requested by the Applicant to the R8 zone:
Purpose This 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 Monday, April 19, 2021 Supporting documents
Fifth Submission, March 2021 Fourth Submission, December 2020 Third Submission, December 2019
Second Submission, March 2019
First Submission, July 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. |
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Request The 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). Note This 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. Purpose The 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 meeting Monday, January 14, 2019 Formal public meeting Monday, February 24, 2020
If you require documents in an alternative format please contact Natalie Hardacre at 519-514-0255 or TTY (for deaf) 1-866-786-3941. |
Request The applicant is proposing to amend the city’s Zoning Bylaw by removing the 'H' Holding provision from the subject lands. The lands will be zoned 'Uptown Mixed-use-30' (U2-30) with site specific provisions at 164, 168 King Street South and 'Uptown Mixed-use-10' (U2-10) at 8 George Street. To remove the 'H' Holding symbol, the following conditions have to be met:
Purpose The purpose of the requested holding removal is to permit the construction of a new 8 storey mixed-use building containing 581 sq.m. of commercial space located on the ground floor and 2nd floor and 34 dwelling unit (44 bedrooms) located in the storeys above. Formal public meeting June 28, 2021Supporting documents (PDFs)
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Purpose The 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 meeting Monday April 29, 2019 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. |
Purpose The 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 OLT. The general amendments will apply to the new zoning bylaw once it comes into effect. Informal public meeting Monday, March 25, 2019 Formal public meeting June 24, 2019 Supporting documents 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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Request The 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 OLT. 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. Proposal The 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 meeting Monday May 27, 2019 Neighbourhood Open House Thursday June 27, 2019. View the open house presentation boards from meeting. Formal public meeting The formal public meeting previously scheduled for November 2, 2020 is deferred to a later date. Details will be posted here when available. Supporting documents (PDFs) Fourth submission, October 2020
Third submission, September 2020 Second submission, December 2019
First submission 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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Request The applicant is requesting the following amendments to Zoning Bylaw 2018-050:
Purpose The 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 meeting Monday, June 10, 2019. Formal public meeting June 22, 2020 Support documents Final submission, March 2020
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Request The applicant is proposing to amend:
Purpose MHBC 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 meeting October 28, 2019 Formal public meeting Date to be determined. Supporting documents Second submission
First submission 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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Request The applicant is requesting approval to subdivide the lands to create 8 new blocks for development and a private internal road network through Draft Plan of Subdivision 30T-21401. The Official Plan Amendment proposes to re-designate the lands from industrial (Deferred Status) and business employment to mixed use high density residential, business employment, and open space with special land use and built form provisions. The Zoning Bylaw Amendment proposes to rezone the lands from Future Determination (FD) to Residential Mixed Use (RMU), Business Employment Two (E2) and Parks and Recreation (OS1) with site specific regulations related to land uses and their location, building height and density, parking and access. Purpose The applicant proposes to redevelop the blocks in phases, with implementation guided by a Master Plan. Tall buildings containing a mix of residential, commercial and employment uses are contemplated north of the hydro corridor, with low to mid-rise buildings containing employment and ancillary uses contemplated to the south. Informal public meeting June 28, 2021 – notice of complete application and informal public meeting Formal public meeting To be determined Supporting documents
If you require additional information please contact Laura Dewar at 519-747-6108 or laura.dewar@waterloo.ca, or TTY (for deaf) 1-866-786-3941. |
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Purpose The 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 meeting October 28, 2019 Formal public meeting
Supporting documents 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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Request Zoning By-law Amendment Z-20-01 proposes temporary zoning permissions pursuant to Section 39 of the Planning Act, more specifically:
Temporary uses will be subject to the individual, business or artisan obtaining a licence from the City of Waterloo, and compliance with all conditions applied to the licence. Purpose Waterloo City Council approved report CAO2020-008 on June 11, 2020, creating the city’s SOLER (Support Our Local Economic Recovery) Initiative in response to Stage 2 of the Province’s Reopening Plan related to the COVID-19 pandemic. SOLER is a free, short-term and flexible initiative that enables a wide range of temporary commercial uses that would not otherwise be permitted in the Zoning Bylaw, as well as temporary signage opportunities on municipal lands to market and promote local businesses and artisans. Recommendation 4 of CAO2020-008 authorized the City’s Director of Economic Development to submit an application to amend the City’s Zoning Bylaw in support of the SOLER Initiative, resulting in this application Z-20-01. Informal public meeting Waived pursuant to Policy 12.4.4.(4) in the City’s Official Plan. Formal public meeting July 13, 2020 Supporting documents If you require documents in an alternative format, please contact Jenny Smith at 519-747-8753 or TTY (for deaf) 1-866-786-3941. |
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Request The applicant is proposing to modify three approved draft plans of subdivision by consolidating the remaining undeveloped parts into one comprehensive plan. The current zoning permits the proposed uses so a zone change application is not required. Purpose The new draft plan of subdivision will include the extension of Valhalla Crescent from Paradise Crescent to Beechwood Drive. A total of 21 single detached dwellings will front onto Valhalla Crescent, and one single detached dwelling will front onto Beechwood Drive. The plan also includes a multi-unit residential block along Erbsville Court. The block is currently planned to be developed with 33 townhouse units. Neighbourhood open house August 12 2020 Letter Regarding Neighbourhood Open House (PDF) Supporting documents (PDFs)
If you require documents in an alternative format, please contact Jenny Smith at 519-747-8753 or TTY (for deaf) 1-866-786-3941. |
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Request Rezone the property from Future Determination (FD) to:
Purpose The new draft plan of subdivision will include the completion of Westhaven Street, connecting the north and south sections with a total of 19 single detached dwellings fronting onto the street. The plan also proposes a multi-unit residential block fronting Westhill Drive which is planned to be an apartment building with 87 units (117 bedrooms). A portion of the lands will be added to the existing storm water management pond (east of Westhaven Street) and a new walkway will provide a pedestrian connection to Westhill Drive. Informal public meeting October 5 2020 Formal public meeting May 31, 2021 Supporting documents (PDFs)
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Request Amend the existing site-specific zoning applied to 145 Columbia St. W. that currently permits two residential towers with heights of 15 storeys (47 metres) and 20 storeys (61.5 metres). The applicant is proposing to increase the permitted tower heights to 20 storeys (61.5 metres) and 23 storeys (70 metres) respectively. Site-specific zoning amendments to parking and other performance regulations to implement the proposed development are also contemplated. Informal public meeting November 2, 2020 Formal public meeting February 8, 2021 Supporting documents (PDFs)
If you require documents in an alternative format, please contact Jenny Smith at 519-747-8753 or TTY (for deaf) 1-866-786-3941. |
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Request: The applicant is proposing to amend the city’s Zoning Bylaw No. 2018-050 by rezoning the lands from (Holding) Residential Northdale-6 ((H)RN-6) to Residential Northdale-6 (RN-6) with site specific regulations. The site specific provisions include:
The following conditions have to be met subject to the lifting of the Holding provision:
Purpose: This application is being advanced to permit the development of a 6 storey apartment building with 100 units (110 bedrooms), through the utilization of density bonusing. The development would also contain 27 vehicular parking spaces, 28 bike parking spaces and 340 m² of amenity area. Informal public meeting: January 18, 2021 Formal public meeting: May 30, 2022 Supporting documents (PDF) Second submission supporting documents: (PDF)
First submission supporting documents: (PDF)
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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Request and purpose: The applicant is proposing to construct a 6 storey building containing 46 residential units. To support the proposed development, the applicant is requesting a parking rate of 0.85 spaces per unit (40 spaces total), a ground floor height of 4 metres, and a front yard setback of 2.75 metres for a portion of the frontage. Informal public meeting: February 8, 2021 Formal public meeting: Supporting documents (PDFs) Second submission First submission If you require documents in an alternative format, please contact Jenny Smith at 519-747-8753 or TTY (for deaf) 1-866-786-3941. |
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Request and purpose: The applicant has submitted an application to remove a holding (H) symbol from the property zoning. This is a technical application, requiring that certain matters be resolved before development can proceed. Approval of the holding removal application will allow the property to be developed with three single detached dwellings as permitted in the current zoning. Informal public meeting: February 22, 2021 Formal public meeting: April 19, 2021 Council consideration: May 31, 2021 Supporting documents (PDFs)
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Request and purpose: Activa Holdings Inc. is proposing to construct stacked townhouses with a height of 12 metres (3 storeys). The lands are dual zoned “Residential Six – Freehold Townhouse” (R6-FT) and “Residential Nine” (R9). The R9 zone permits stacked townhouses with a maximum height of 10 metres and apartment buildings with a maximum height of 12 metres. The Minor Zoning Amendment application proposes to increase the height of the stacked townhouses to 12 metres through Section 37 of the Planning Act (Height/Density Bonusing). Formal public meeting: June 28, 2021 Supporting documents (PDFs) |
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Request and purpose: LPMR (635 Erb) GP Inc. has submitted an application to remove a holding (H) symbol from the property zoning. This is a technical application, requiring that certain matters be resolved before development can proceed, specifically:
The applicant is proposing to construct a multi-unit residential development comprised of 5 stacked townhouse blocks, 2 13-storey apartment buildings, and a shared recreation/amenity building. Formal public meeting September 13, 2021 Staff report - IPPW2021-054 Supporting documents (PDFs) |
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Request The applicant is proposing to amend the City’s Zoning Bylaw No. 2018-050 by rezoning the lands from Residential Mixed-Use – 20 (RMU-20) to Residential Mixed-Use - 20 (RMU-20) with site specific regulations. The site specific provisions include:
Purpose This application is being advanced to permit the development of a six (6) storey apartment building with 93 units and 108 bedrooms (391 beds/ha). The development will consist of a mix of:
Informal public meeting: Monday, September 13 2021 Formal public meeting: Monday, May 9 2022 Supporting documents (PDFs)
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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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| 290-298 Hemlock St. | ||||||||||||||
Request The applicant is proposing to amend the city’s zoning bylaw by removing the “H” Holding provision from the subject lands. The lands will be zoned from “(Holding) Residential Northdale Six” ((H)RN-6) to “Residential Northdale Six (RN-6). To lift the Holding provision from the subject site. The following applicable criteria have to be met prior to the lifting of the Holding provision:
Holding provision criteria related to the Record of Site Condition, Density Bonusing Agreement, Block Plan and Provincial D-6 Guidelines are not applicable to the subject lands. Purpose The purpose of the requested holding removal is to permit the construction of a new 6 storey residential building containing 92 residential dwelling units (one bedroom units), 281 sq. m. (3030 sq. ft.) of amenity area and 24 parking units. Formal Public Meeting Monday November 15, 2021 Supporting documents (PDFs)
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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| 287-291 Woolwich St. | ||||||||||||||
Request Rezone the property from Future Determination (FD) to:
Purpose The proposed development will include a single detached dwelling, 28 townhouse units, and the extension of Pelham Street. Informal public meeting October 4, 2021 Formal public meeting To be determined Supporting documents (PDFs)
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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| 535 Quiet Pl. | ||||||||||||||
Request The applicant is proposing to amend the city’s Zoning Bylaw No. 2018-050 to: remove a Holding (H) prefix, and permit site specific regulations. The site specific provisions include:
Purpose This application is being advanced to permit the development of 3, 12 storey residential towers on a shared 4 storey podium. The proposal consists of 423 units and 735 bedrooms with 424 vehicular parking spaces, and 254 bike parking spaces.
Informal Public Meeting Tuesday, November 2 2021 Formal Public Meeting Monday, February 14 2022 Supporting documents:
If you require documents in an alternative format please contact Max Kerrigan at 519-747-8522 or TTY (for deaf) 1-866-786-3941. |
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| 93-119 Roger St. | ||||||||||||||
Request The applicant is proposing to amend the City's zoning by-law by removing the "H" Holding provision from the property. The property will be zoned to:
To remove the "H" holding symbol, the following conditions have to be met:
Purpose This application is for Phase 2 of the development. The overall development includes 2, 6 storey multi-unit residential buildings and 7 stacked townhouse buildings with a total of 248 residential units and 420 bedrooms. Two parks proposed are:
Formal Public Meeting: To be determined Supporting documents:
If you require documents in an alternative format please contact John Vos at 519-747-8522 or TTY (for deaf) 1-866-786-3941. |
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Request In 2018, City Council approved Official Plan Amendment 21 and Zoning By-law Amendment Z-18-02 which applied to the subject lands. The Applicant has now revised the development concept and is proposing to further amend Zoning By-law 2018-050 by: Add new site-specific provisions to:
Remove the Holding “H” provision from the subject lands, which requires the Applicant to:
Note, due to changes made to the development concept, some of the above-noted holding provisions are no longer applicable to the subject lands. Purpose This application is being advanced to facilitate the development of a 25 storey (84.5 metre) mixed-use building containing an 1,815 square metre learning centre for STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art and math) programming, 243 residential units (366 bedrooms) to be located within the tower that is to be oriented to Regina Street, a private and public rooftop amenity area (atop of the podium), and 168 parking spaces. Informal Public meeting February 28, 2022 Formal Public meeting To be determined
Second submission (April 2022) - PDFs First submission (January 2022) - PDFs
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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Request The Applicant is requesting an Amendment to the City’s Zoning By-law 2018-050 to add site specific provisions that will:
Purpose This application is for the development of a new multi-building mixed-use residential and commercial development consisting of four 25 storey towers situated atop a shared podium. The podium proposes to contain commercial and office uses, convertible (live-work) units and residential units. Parking is to be located within two underground levels, with limited surface parking. In total, 1,088 units (1,964 beds) are proposed, with 5,587 square metres of non-residential floor area (not including the convertible units), 1,240 parking spaces, and 692 bicycle parking spaces. Informal Public meeting March 7 2022 Formal Public meeting To be determined Supporting Documents (PDFs)
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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| Housekeeping Amendments to the City’s Official Plan and Zoning Bylaw | ||||||||||||||
Purpose The City of Waterloo’s Planning Division is initiating housekeeping amendments to the City’s Official Plan, 2012 and Zoning By-law 2018-050. The objective of the amendments are to clarify, update, and/or add provisions that respond to minor issues and new planning legislation. NOTE: this is not the Official Plan Review. For information about that project, visit Engage Waterloo. Amendments under consideration include: Official Plan, 2012
Zoning By-law 2018-050
Informal Public Meeting March 7, 2022 Formal Public Meeting To be determined Supporting Documents Pending 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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Request This Official Plan Amendment applies to the following blocks of land within Draft Plan of Subdivision 30T-17401, being an application involving a large parcel of land located at the southwest corner of Conservation Drive and Beaver Creek Road:
Purpose These blocks of land are proposed to be rezoned through Zone Change Application Z-17-14 to permit a range of mid-rise residential buildings, including terrace dwellings (examples: stacked townhouse buildings, maisonette buildings). The Beaver Creek Meadows District Plan, a land use document guiding development in this part of Waterloo, allows terrace dwellings to be built up to 4 storeys in height. However, within Low Density Residential areas such as this, the City’s Official Plan only allows terrace dwellings to be built up to 10 metres in height. As the construction of a 4 storey building typically requires a minimum height of 12 metres, the Applicant is requesting to increase the maximum permitted height for terrace dwellings from 10 metres to 12 metres, to align the policies of the Official Plan with those of the District Plan. Draft Plan of Subdivision 30T-17401 and Zone change Application Z-17-14 have been appealed to the Ontario Land Tribunal. View information on these applications. Informal public meeting March 21, 2022 - View the Notice of informal public meeting and complete application (PDF) Formal public meeting May 30 2022 (evening) Supporting documents (PDFs)
If you require additional information please contact Larua Dewar at 519-747-6108 or laura.dewar@waterloo.ca, or TTY (for deaf) 1-866-786-3941. |
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Request The applicant has requested a “Temporary Use By-law” to permit a spiritual use to operate on the subject lands for up to three (3) years. This will permit All Saints’ Anglican Church to relocate from their current location at 400 Northfield Drive West to 695 Rupert Street while a new church building is being constructed. Informal Public Meeting April 11, 2022 Formal Public Meeting To be determined Supporting document: (PDF) If you require documents in an alternative format please contact John Vos at 519-747-8522 or TTY (for deaf) 1-866-786-3941. |
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| 81-85 Bridgeport Rd. E. | ||||||||||||||
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Request The applicant is proposing to amend the City’s Official Plan to re-designate the subject lands from medium high density to high density residential. To implement the official plan amendment, a zoning bylaw amendment is proposed that will impact C1-60 and C1-81 zones with site specific provisions:
Purpose To permit a new multi-tower, mixed-use development that includes a shared podium with internal parking. The three towers range in height from 16 to 22 storeys (including the podium) and include a total of 494 residential units (692 bedrooms), and 600 sqm. of commercial space proposed at grade along the Bridgeport Road East frontage. A total of 508 vehicular parking spaces and 306 bicycle parking spaces are also proposed. Informal Public Meeting May 9 2022 Supporting documents: (PDF)
If you require documents in an alternative format please contact Max Kerrigan at 519-747-8522 or TTY (for deaf) 1-866-786-3941. |