Burlington Official Plan, 2020 Targeted Realignment Exercise
The City of Burlington is starting its Official Plan Targeted Realignment Exercise. This project will advance the policies of the Burlington Official Plan, 2020 (BOP, 2020) by identifying where we should consider changes to the Official Plan. These changes will make sure that the Official Plan:
- Responds with a Burlington approach to the recent changes to Legislation, Provincial and Regional Plans, and policies;
- Represents the community and Council’s vision for growth; and
- Embeds policies that further the objectives of the City’s Strategic Plan, Housing Strategy, Integrated Mobility Plan and other master plans.
To read to the Burlington Official Plan, 2020 and stay up to date on the Burlington Official Plan, 2020 Ontario Land Tribunal appeals process please see the Burlington Official Plan webpage.
Please subscribe to this project page to stay up to date on upcoming parts of the Exercise where we will look for your input and feedback
We are committed to leading an open and transparent public engagement process to make sure we hear from all residents across Burlington. This will help Council in making their decision on the BOP, 2020 Targeted Realignment Exercise.
The City of Burlington is starting its Official Plan Targeted Realignment Exercise. This project will advance the policies of the Burlington Official Plan, 2020 (BOP, 2020) by identifying where we should consider changes to the Official Plan. These changes will make sure that the Official Plan:
- Responds with a Burlington approach to the recent changes to Legislation, Provincial and Regional Plans, and policies;
- Represents the community and Council’s vision for growth; and
- Embeds policies that further the objectives of the City’s Strategic Plan, Housing Strategy, Integrated Mobility Plan and other master plans.
To read to the Burlington Official Plan, 2020 and stay up to date on the Burlington Official Plan, 2020 Ontario Land Tribunal appeals process please see the Burlington Official Plan webpage.
Please subscribe to this project page to stay up to date on upcoming parts of the Exercise where we will look for your input and feedback
We are committed to leading an open and transparent public engagement process to make sure we hear from all residents across Burlington. This will help Council in making their decision on the BOP, 2020 Targeted Realignment Exercise.
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BOP, 2020 Targeted Realignment Exercise Workplan Update 2
Share BOP, 2020 Targeted Realignment Exercise Workplan Update 2 on Facebook Share BOP, 2020 Targeted Realignment Exercise Workplan Update 2 on Twitter Share BOP, 2020 Targeted Realignment Exercise Workplan Update 2 on Linkedin Email BOP, 2020 Targeted Realignment Exercise Workplan Update 2 linkCity staff will provide the BOP, 2020 Targeted Realignment Exercise – Workplan Update 2 Report to the Committee of the Whole on April 8, 2024.
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BOP 2020, Targeted Realignment Exercise Work Plan Update 1 Report & Engagement Approach
Share BOP 2020, Targeted Realignment Exercise Work Plan Update 1 Report & Engagement Approach on Facebook Share BOP 2020, Targeted Realignment Exercise Work Plan Update 1 Report & Engagement Approach on Twitter Share BOP 2020, Targeted Realignment Exercise Work Plan Update 1 Report & Engagement Approach on Linkedin Email BOP 2020, Targeted Realignment Exercise Work Plan Update 1 Report & Engagement Approach linkOn Jan. 8, 2024, City staff presented the first BOP, 2020 Targeted Realignment Exercise Update Report and Engagement Approach to the Committee of the Whole. View the meeting here.
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Burlington City Council unanimously approves motion to declare its intention to allow four residential units per residential lot
Share Burlington City Council unanimously approves motion to declare its intention to allow four residential units per residential lot on Facebook Share Burlington City Council unanimously approves motion to declare its intention to allow four residential units per residential lot on Twitter Share Burlington City Council unanimously approves motion to declare its intention to allow four residential units per residential lot on Linkedin Email Burlington City Council unanimously approves motion to declare its intention to allow four residential units per residential lot linkTo help with more housing options and supply throughout the City of Burlington, City Council approved a motion to declare its intention to allow four residential units per lot. This direction supports the City’s Housing Strategy to:
- help with a healthy supply of rental units and
- increase housing options.
This direction also builds on the City’s recent update to its Additional Residential Units policies which now allow up to three residential units per urban residential lot. There will be community engagement on property criteria for ARUs and before more changes are made to the City’s Official Plan and Zoning Bylaw to allow up to four units.
What are Additional Residential Units (ARUs)?
Additional Residential Units are self-contained living units with their own kitchen, bathroom and sleeping areas. They are on the same property as a primary home, including single detached homes, semi-detached homes and townhouses. They can be inside or attached to a primary home, or in a separate accessory building like a detached garage. Examples of ARUs are basement apartments, attached suites, tiny homes and coach houses. The Additional Residential Units page provides details about how to apply for an ARU on your property.
Join us in our work to change policies and regulations to allow four units per lot. We will also consult with you in our review of the existing standards in the City’s current zoning bylaw for ARUs. This may include what might be allowed for the height of accessory buildings with ARUs, such as detached garages, or parking space requirements.
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Additional Residential Units: Statutory Public Meeting and Recommendation Report for City-Initiated Amendments to Official Plan, 2020 and Zoning By-law 2020
Share Additional Residential Units: Statutory Public Meeting and Recommendation Report for City-Initiated Amendments to Official Plan, 2020 and Zoning By-law 2020 on Facebook Share Additional Residential Units: Statutory Public Meeting and Recommendation Report for City-Initiated Amendments to Official Plan, 2020 and Zoning By-law 2020 on Twitter Share Additional Residential Units: Statutory Public Meeting and Recommendation Report for City-Initiated Amendments to Official Plan, 2020 and Zoning By-law 2020 on Linkedin Email Additional Residential Units: Statutory Public Meeting and Recommendation Report for City-Initiated Amendments to Official Plan, 2020 and Zoning By-law 2020 linkCity staff presented a recommendation report on a City-Initiated Official Plan Amendment and Zoning Bylaw Amendment to expand permissions for additional residential units in compliance with the Planning Act, to Community Planning Regulation and Mobility Committee on Sept. 12, 2023.
There was no appeal period; the Amendments are now in force and effect. Please see the Sept. 12, CPRM Meeting revised Agenda for a copy of the staff presentation and video of the meeting.
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June 27, 2023 - Initial Work Plan to Committee
Share June 27, 2023 - Initial Work Plan to Committee on Facebook Share June 27, 2023 - Initial Work Plan to Committee on Twitter Share June 27, 2023 - Initial Work Plan to Committee on Linkedin Email June 27, 2023 - Initial Work Plan to Committee linkAt the Community Planning Regulation and Mobility (CPRM) Committee Meeting, City staff presented a report on the Burlington Official Plan, 2020 Targeted Realignment Exercise – Initial Work Plan. This included a staff recommendation to start the revised approach to moving the Burlington Official Plan, 2020 forward to make sure it is aligned with the updated Regional and Provincial policy framework. Council approved the initial work plan report and directed staff to develop an engagement plan for this exercise.
Please see the June 27 CPRM Meeting revised Agenda for a copy of the staff presentation and video of the meeting.
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Manager of Policy and Community
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Level of Engagement
- Inform
- Consult
- Involve
Learn more about the IAP2 Public Participation Spectrum.
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Key Dates and Milestones
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June 27, 2023 - – Initial Work Plan presented to Community Planning Regulation and Mobility Committee
Burlington Official Plan, 2020 Targeted Realignment Exercise has finished this stageInitial work plan for the Burlington Official Plan Targeted Realignment Exercise presented.
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Sept. 12, 2023 – Additional Residential Units OPA and ZBA Statutory Public Meeting
Burlington Official Plan, 2020 Targeted Realignment Exercise has finished this stageAdditional Residential Units Official Plan and Zoning Bylaw Amendments to permit two additional residential units per property (for a total of three units) as required by the updates to the Planning Act presented at the CPRM Committee Meeting
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Sept. 16, 2023 – Food for Feedback
Burlington Official Plan, 2020 Targeted Realignment Exercise has finished this stageStaff hosted a Burlington Official Plan, 2020 Targeted Realignment Exercise booth
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Jan. 8, 2024 – Update Report and Engagement Approach to Committee of the Whole
Burlington Official Plan, 2020 Targeted Realignment Exercise has finished this stageReport Report PL-01-24 – Burlington Official Plan, 2020 Targeted Realignment Exercise – Workplan Update 1 was presented at the CPRM Committee Meeting.
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April 8, 2024 - Update Report 2 to Committee of the Whole
Burlington Official Plan, 2020 Targeted Realignment Exercise is currently at this stageStaff will provide the BOP, 2020 Targeted Realignment Exercise – Workplan Update 2 Report to the Committee of the Whole
Document Library
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1. Burlington Official Plan 2020, Targeted Realignment Exercise – Initial Work Plan
- PL-45-23 New Burlington Official Plan - Work Plan.pdf (275 KB) (pdf)
- PL-45-23 Appendix A - City of Burlington Housing Pledge Submission (568 KB) (pdf)
- PL-45-23 Appendix B - Memo Revised Approach – Addressing required changes to the new OP (621 KB) (pdf)
- PL-45-23 Appendix C - Targeted Realignment Exercise – Conceptual Work Plan, June 2023 (179 KB) (pdf)
- PL-45-23 Appendix D - Population and Employment Growth Analysis Proposed Terms of Inquiry (482 KB) (pdf)
- Burlington Official Plan 2020, Targeted Realignment Exercise – Work Plan Update 1
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City-initiated Additional Residential Units Amendments
- PL-53-23 Appendix A - Official Plan Amendment No. 1.pdf (463 KB) (pdf)
- PL-53-23 Appendix B - Zoning By-law Amendment No. 2020.460.pdf (261 KB) (pdf)
- PL-53-23 Appendix C - Additional Residential Units Example Configurations.pdf (309 KB) (pdf)
- PL-53-23 Appendix D - Proposed Zoning By-law Amendments and Staff Explanation.pdf (194 KB) (pdf)
- City of Burlington Housing Pledge
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Reports on Provincial and Regional Changes
- PL-30-22 New Burlington Official Plan – proposed modifications for ROPA 48 Confomity.pdf (180 KB) (pdf)
- PL-41-22 - Regional Official Plan Amendment 48 - Approach to Achieve Conformity.pdf (158 KB) (pdf)
- PL-37-22 Regional Official Plan Review ROPA 49 staff comments.pdf (353 KB) (pdf)
- PL-52-22 New Burlington Official Plan recommended modifications for ROPA 48 conformity.pdf (295 KB) (pdf)
- PL-82-22 City of Burlington Submissions as of November 25 on Ontarios Housing Supply Action Plan and Bill 23.pdf (263 KB) (pdf)
- PL-05-23 ROPA 48, 49 and Bill 23 - Approach to Achieve Conformity and Compliance.pdf (260 KB) (pdf)
- PL-39-23 City of Burlington Comments - Bill 97 and proposed Provincial Planning Statement.pdf (241 KB) (pdf)
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FAQs
- What is the Burlington Official Plan, 2020 (BOP, 2020)?
- How can I give feedback or my ideas about the project?
- Will there be parts of this project that have their own engagement plan?
- What processes will the City go through to align the City’s BOP, 2020 policies?
- What areas of the BOP, 2020 would require statutory Official Plan Amendments to take place through this project?