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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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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Key Dates
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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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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 has finished this stageStaff will provide the BOP, 2020 Targeted Realignment Exercise – Workplan Update 2 Report to the Committee of the Whole
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May 27, 2024- Mayor's Speaker Series
Burlington Official Plan, 2020 Targeted Realignment Exercise has finished this stagePlanning Staff will be attending the Housing tradeshow in the lobby of the Burlington Performing Arts Centre from 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM to discuss the Increasing Housing Options project, the Housing Strategy, and the Housing Accelerator Fund Action Plan.
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Increasing Housing Options Survey: May 27
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Increasing Housing Options Survey: June 14
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July 8, 2024 - Update report 3 and BCM background and draft visioning to Committee of the Whole
Burlington Official Plan, 2020 Targeted Realignment Exercise has finished this stageStaff will provide the BOP, 2020 Targeted Realignment Exercise Workplan Update 3 Report to the Committee of the Whole.
All documents are in the document library on this page under July 8, 2024.
Those wishing to delegate can pre-register to speak as a delegate by Friday July 5, at noon. See the Council and Committees Calendar for further information.
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July 16, 2024
Burlington Official Plan, 2020 Targeted Realignment Exercise has finished this stageStaff will provide the BOP, 2020 Targeted Realignment Exercise Workplan Update 3 Report to the Council
All documents are in the document library on this page under July 8, 2024.
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September 14, 2024
Burlington Official Plan, 2020 Targeted Realignment Exercise has finished this stageThe City of Burlington will be hosting Food for Feedback, a community engagement BBQ. Join us on Saturday September 14 from 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. at Central Park, 2299 New St. Vegetarian and Halal options are available.
Note: in case of inclement weather, the event will be held indoors at the Burlington Seniors' Centre.
Attendees will receive a free lunch from a food truck, in exchange for providing feedback to the City on projects and initiatives, including the Burlington Official Plan, Targeted Realignment.
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September 2024
Burlington Official Plan, 2020 Targeted Realignment Exercise has finished this stageReport and presentation to Committee of the Whole to provide first draft release of the OPA to Increase Housing Options
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Sept. 22, 2024
Burlington Official Plan, 2020 Targeted Realignment Exercise has finished this stageCome out and visit the Official Plan Amendment booth at the Appleby Line Street Festival from 1 - 5pm.
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Oct. 17, 2024 - Public Open House
Burlington Official Plan, 2020 Targeted Realignment Exercise has finished this stageJoin staff for this virtual public open house via zoom
7:00 - 9:00pm
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Oct. 22, 2024 - Public Open House- Increasing Housing
Burlington Official Plan, 2020 Targeted Realignment Exercise has finished this stageCome out and speak to staff and provide you input into the project
- Central Arena Auditorium
- 7:00 - 9:00 pm
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Oct. 24, 2024 - Public Open House - Increasing Housing
Burlington Official Plan, 2020 Targeted Realignment Exercise has finished this stageCome out and speak to staff and provide you input into the project
- Appleby Ice Centre, Community Room 1
- 7:00 - 9:00 pm
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Oct. 28, 2024 - Public Open House - Increasing Housing
Burlington Official Plan, 2020 Targeted Realignment Exercise has finished this stageJoin staff for this virtual public open house via zoom
7:00 - 9:00pm
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Oct. 28, 2024
Burlington Official Plan, 2020 Targeted Realignment Exercise has finished this stageBronte Creek Meadows survey opens
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Nov. 5, 2024- Public Open House - Bronte Creek Meadows
Burlington Official Plan, 2020 Targeted Realignment Exercise has finished this stageBronte Creek Meadows Area Specific Planning Project
- In-person Public Open House
- Tuesday, Nov. 5, 7 to 9 p.m.
- Appleby Ice Centre, Community Room 1
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Nov. 6, 2024 - Public Open House - Bronte Creek Meadows
Burlington Official Plan, 2020 Targeted Realignment Exercise has finished this stageBronte Creek Meadows Area Specific Planning Project
- Virtual Public Open House
- Wednesday, Nov. 6, 7 to 9 p.m.
- Zoom https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82007714959
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Nov. 12 - Mayor's Speaker Series - 7:00-8:30 p.m.
Burlington Official Plan, 2020 Targeted Realignment Exercise has finished this stageThis session is entitled “Growth is Coming: What’s In It For You?” The Mayor will be joined by three expert panelists: Jesse Helmer, Senior Research Associate at the Smart Prosperity Institute; Jeff Neven, CEO of Indwell; and Terri Johns, President & Founder of Landwise.
The discussion will be focused on managing growth, maintaining a high quality of life, and ensuring no one is left behind. We will hear from each panelist with time for a Q&A session with the audience.
This is a free event but space is limited! Reserve your seat today. Limit of four registrations per person.
Burlington Performing Arts Centre - 440 Locust St.
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Dec. 2 or 3, 2024 - Committee of Whole
Burlington Official Plan, 2020 Targeted Realignment Exercise has finished this stageStaff Report PL-81-24: Bronte Creek Meadows Area-Specific Planning Project update and proposed policy directions going to Committee of Whole
The report can be found in the Agenda Meeting Package. Those wishing to delegate can pre-register to speak as a delegate by Friday at noon. See the Council and Committees Calendar for further information.
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Dec. 10, 2024
Burlington Official Plan, 2020 Targeted Realignment Exercise has finished this stageStaff Report PL-81-24: Bronte Creek Meadows Area-Specific Planning Project update and proposed policy directions going to Burlington City Council for decision.
The report can be found in the Agenda Meeting Package. Those wishing to delegate can pre-register to speak as a delegate by Monday at noon. See the Council and Committees Calendar for further information.
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March 3, 2025
Burlington Official Plan, 2020 Targeted Realignment Exercise has finished this stageStaff Report DGM-20-25 “Findings of the “Growth Analysis Review – City of Burlington”
The report can be found in the Agenda Meeting Package.
Those wishing to delegate can pre-register to speak as a delegate by Friday February 28th at noon. See the Council and Committees Calendar for further information.
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May 12, 2025
Burlington Official Plan, 2020 Targeted Realignment Exercise has finished this stageStaff Report DGM-32-25 Bronte Creek Meadows Official Plan Amendment NO.4 update and proposed policy directions going to Burlington City Council for decision.
The report can be found in the Agenda Meeting Package. Those wishing to delegate can pre-register to speak as a delegate by Friday May 9, at noon. See the Council and Committees Calendar for further information.
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Check back for more opportunities
Burlington Official Plan, 2020 Targeted Realignment Exercise is currently at this stageWe will post any new opportunities on this page.
Document Library
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1. Burlington Official Plan 2020, Targeted Realignment Exercise – Initial Work Plan
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PL-45-23 New Burlington Official Plan - Work Plan.pdf (275 KB) (pdf)
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PL-45-23 Appendix A - City of Burlington Housing Pledge Submission (568 KB) (pdf)
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PL-45-23 Appendix B - Memo Revised Approach – Addressing required changes to the new OP (621 KB) (pdf)
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PL-45-23 Appendix C - Targeted Realignment Exercise – Conceptual Work Plan, June 2023 (179 KB) (pdf)
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PL-45-23 Appendix D - Population and Employment Growth Analysis Proposed Terms of Inquiry (482 KB) (pdf)
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Burlington Official Plan 2020, Targeted Realignment Exercise – Work Plan Update 1
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City-initiated Additional Residential Units Amendments
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PL-53-23 Appendix A - Official Plan Amendment No. 1.pdf (463 KB) (pdf)
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PL-53-23 Appendix B - Zoning By-law Amendment No. 2020.460.pdf (261 KB) (pdf)
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PL-53-23 Appendix C - Additional Residential Units Example Configurations.pdf (309 KB) (pdf)
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PL-53-23 Appendix D - Proposed Zoning By-law Amendments and Staff Explanation.pdf (194 KB) (pdf)
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City of Burlington Housing Pledge
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Reports on Provincial and Regional Changes
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PL-30-22 New Burlington Official Plan – proposed modifications for ROPA 48 Confomity.pdf (180 KB) (pdf)
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PL-41-22 - Regional Official Plan Amendment 48 - Approach to Achieve Conformity.pdf (158 KB) (pdf)
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PL-37-22 Regional Official Plan Review ROPA 49 staff comments.pdf (353 KB) (pdf)
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PL-52-22 New Burlington Official Plan recommended modifications for ROPA 48 conformity.pdf (295 KB) (pdf)
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PL-82-22 City of Burlington Submissions as of November 25 on Ontarios Housing Supply Action Plan and Bill 23.pdf (263 KB) (pdf)
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PL-05-23 ROPA 48, 49 and Bill 23 - Approach to Achieve Conformity and Compliance.pdf (260 KB) (pdf)
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PL-39-23 City of Burlington Comments - Bill 97 and proposed Provincial Planning Statement.pdf (241 KB) (pdf)
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PL-09-24 Burlington Official Plan, 2020, Targeted Realignment Exercise - Work Plan Update 2.pdf (236 KB) (pdf)
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Appendix A to PL-09-24.pdf (122 KB) (pdf)
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PL-29-24 Targeted Realignment Future Growth Areas.pdf (260 KB) (pdf)
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PL-29-24 Appendix A Bronte Creek Meadows Targeted Timeline.pdf (80 KB) (pdf)
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Engagement Plan - OPA to Increase Housing Options.pdf (231 KB) (pdf)
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July 8, 2024 Committee of the Whole Reports
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PL-50-24 Burlington Official Plan, 2020, Targeted Realignment Exercise - Work Plan Update 3.pdf (277 KB) (pdf)
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PL-50-24 Appendix A_ OPA to Increase Housing Options Project Milestones.pdf (127 KB) (pdf)
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PL-50-24 Appendix C_Bronte Creek Meadows Area-Specific Planning Project Engagement Plan DRAFT.pdf (295 KB) (pdf)
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PL-50-24 Appendix D_ BCM Background and Draft Visioning.pdf (471 KB) (pdf)
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PL-66-24 Official Plan Amendment to Increase Housing Options - Preferred Approach.pdf (337 KB) (pdf)
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PL-66-24 Appendix A - Background Report.pdf (1.15 MB) (pdf)
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Appendix B - PL-66-24 OPA to Increase Housing Options Milestones.pdf (78.3 KB) (pdf)
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PL-66-24 Appendix C - Preferred Approach.pdf (128 KB) (pdf)
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Bronte Creek Meadows
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Background and Visioning Report_july 2024.pdf (471 KB) (pdf)
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BCM_Quick Facts Sheet.pdf (222 KB) (pdf)
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PL-50-24_Appendix_C_Bronte_Creek_Meadows_Area-Specific_Planning_Project_Engagement_Plan_DRAFT.pdf (295 KB) (pdf)
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Bronte Creek Meadows map (2.4 MB) (png)
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Bronte Creek Meadows vision map (2.36 MB) (png)
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Bronte Creek Meadows surrounding neighbourhoods.png (2.2 MB) (png)
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PL-81-24 Bronte Creek Meadows Area-Specific Planning Project Update.pdf (308 KB) (pdf)
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PL-81-24 Appendix A.pdf (227 KB) (pdf)
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PL-81-24 - Appendix B.pdf (8.47 MB) (pdf)
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FINAL_BCM 120m Mailer_1 28 25.pdf (351 KB) (pdf)
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Proposed OPA 4_Bronte Creek Meadows Community.pdf (1 MB) (pdf)
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DGM-13-25 Bronte Creek Meadows Proposed OPA 4 Statutory Meeting.pdf (401 KB) (pdf)
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DGM-13-25 Appendix B-BCM Development Limits Report.pdf (15.6 MB) (pdf)
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DGM-13-25_Appendix C _ BCM Existing Conditions Report_Jan .pdf (24.9 MB) (pdf)
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DGM-13-25_Appendix D_BCM Planning Brief_Jan 27 2025.pdf (5.52 MB) (pdf)
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DGM-13-25_Appendix E _Proposed OPA Overview Booklet.pdf (889 KB) (pdf)
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DGM-13-25_Appendix F _Posters.pdf (97.1 KB) (pdf)
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FINAL BCM powerpoint_in person_Feb 24_PDF.pdf (1.78 MB) (pdf)
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FINAL BCM powerpoint_virtual_Feb 25.pdf (1.83 MB) (pdf)
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Growth Analysis Review-City of Burlington (2024) - Final Report.pdf (5.86 MB) (pdf)
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DGM-20-25 Findings of Report - Growth Analysis Review - City of Burlington-1.pdf (334 KB) (pdf)
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DGM-32-25 Bronte Creek Meadows Official Plan Amendment No.4 Recommendation Report.pdf (373 KB) (pdf)
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Appendix A of DGM-32-25_Official Plan Amendment 4.pdf (1.04 MB) (pdf)
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Appendix B of DGM-32-25_Official Plan Amendment 4_Tracked Changes.pdf (1.11 MB) (pdf)
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Appendix C of DGM-32-25_PPS Consistency Analysis to OPA4.pdf (301 KB) (pdf)
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Appendix D of DGM-32-25_ROP Conformity Analysis to OPA4.pdf (279 KB) (pdf)
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Appendix E of DGM-32-25_Public Submissions and Response Table.pdf (491 KB) (pdf)
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Appendix F of DGM-32-25_Agency Submissions and Response Table.pdf (277 KB) (pdf)
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Appendix G of DGM-32-25 BCM_Key Next Steps Table.pdf (56.2 KB) (pdf)
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Appendix H of DGM-32-25_Response Table to Landowner Team Comments.pdf (257 KB) (pdf)
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