Recommendations from the findings of the Interim Control Bylaw (ICBL) Land-Use Study to be discussed at a statutory public meeting on Jan. 14, 2020

Members of the public are invited to provide their comments on staff recommendations resulting from the Interim Control Bylaw (ICBL) Land-Use Study at a statutory public meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2020 at 9:30 a.m., in Council Chambers at City Hall, located at 426 Brant St.

The recommendations are based on the land-use study undertaken as a result of the ICBL, passed by City Council on March 5, 2019. The ICBL restricts the development of lands within the study area for a period of one year, including the Downtown Urban Growth Centre (UGC) and lands near the Burlington GO Station.

The recommendations from the findings of the ICBL study include proposed amendments to Burlington’s current in-force-and-effect Official Plan and Zoning Bylaw. The staff recommendation report and proposed amendments can be viewed online at burlington.ca/icbl.

The purpose of the proposed Official Plan and Zoning Bylaw amendments is to:

  • strengthen the integration between land use and transit by introducing policies related to transit-supportive development
  • introduce the concept of Major Transit Station Areas and a policy framework
  • introduce development criteria for development applications within the study area
  • update or add definitions to the Official Plan to align with Provincial policy documents and/or assist in the interpretation of Official Plan policies
  • introduce additional permitted uses and heights on lands near the Burlington GO Station.

Speaking to City Council at the meeting. Individuals who would like to delegate at the statutory public meeting on Jan. 14, 2020 are not required to register in advance. However, if you wish to arrange to speak at the meeting prior to Jan. 14, please register online at burlington.ca/delegate or contact the committee clerk, Jo-Anne Rudy by phone at 905-335-7600, ext. 7413 or email at jo-anne.rudy@burlington.ca.

Please note, any presentation materials must be submitted to Ms. Rudy by noon on Jan. 13, 2020 so that they may be reviewed by members of Council before the meeting on Jan. 14.

Recommendations from the findings of the Interim Control Bylaw (ICBL) Land-Use Study to be discussed at a statutory public meeting on Jan. 14, 2020

Quick Facts

  • An interim control bylaw (ICBL) is a tool available to Ontario municipalities as part of the Planning Act. An ICBL places a temporary “freeze” on the development of certain lands while a municipality is studying or reviewing its land use policies. The restrictions can only be imposed for one year, with a maximum extension of a second year. An ICBL may not be appealed when it is first passed, however the extension of the ICBL to a second year may be appealed.
  • Developments in the study area that submitted applications for site plan approval, in accordance with the approved zoning bylaw, prior to March 5, 2019, are exempt from the ICBL study area.
  • During the one-year “freeze” on development in the study area, the ICBL Land Use Study:
    • Assessed the role and function of the downtown bus terminal and the Burlington GO station on Fairview Street as Major Transit Station Areas
    • Examined the planning structure, land use mix and intensity for the lands identified in the study area
    • Proposed updates to the Official Plan and Zoning bylaw regulations as needed for the lands identified in the study area.

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