Ottawa’s New Draft Zoning By-law and Old Ottawa South
City of Ottawa planning staff are now reviewing feedback on the draft zoning by-law from residents, industry, and community groups and associations, including the Old Ottawa South Community Association (OSCA). OSCA noted that while Intensification will bring new and welcome housing choices, to date it is occurring at a faster rate than planned and is concentrated in the central area. Also, proposed densities in the zoning by-law are higher than those required in the…
More Bedrooms at 177 Hopewell
In October 2016 a total of 12 bedrooms was promised at the Committee of Adjustment (CofA) in order to get approval to “construct an addition and interior alterations to all units of a 3 storey, 6 unit apartment building” at 177 Hopewell Ave. Acting on behalf of Jordan Tannis the hired Planner told the CofA: “Many of the comments, the committee states, the public comments that this will translate into a tripling of the…
Planning & Zoning Committee Update – Two Submissions to City’s Planning Committee
OSCA’s Planning & Zoning Committee made two submissions to the City’s Planning Committee in September, one regarding R4 Zoning and one regarding infill zoning amendments. The links are below.
Engage Ottawa: The 15-minute Neighbourhood Survey
A new survey on the City’s Engage Ottawa website needs our input as City planning staff moves forward with its vision for our future. The City survey questions deal with the 15-minute neighbourhood, one of the core concepts for the new Official Plan. The survey asks residents to prioritize the importance of things like schools, clinics, parks and transit. It takes more than access to services to make a neighbourhood a viable, livable 15-minute…
860 Colonel By Drive – Potential Heritage Designation Under Review
The Heritage professionals and City councillors that make up the Built Heritage Subcommittee of the City of Ottawa voted six to one yesterday to reject a staff report recommending that the 111 year-old home at 860 Colonel By Drive not be designated. The home is already on the Heritage Inventory List and part of the Heritage Overlay that covers the houses between the Bank and Bronson bridges along Colonel By Drive and front the…
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