CHNA New Zoning By-Law Committee
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The New Zoning By-law Committee is an ad hoc committee of the CHNA with the purpose of developing a position on the City of Ottawa's New Comprehensive Zoning By-Law that is set for approval by Council in 2025.
Guiding Principles
The City of Ottawa’s Zoning By-Law controls the use of land in our community, and as such affects residents of the Civic Hospital Neighbourhood directly which would benefit from quality community engagement. The CHNA recognizes the need to develop capacity and to provide tools, which enable the CHNA and residents to prepare informed responses. Support may range from information on proposed By-laws to guidance on related impacts to neighbourhood character and history, transportation (traffic, parking, street calming measures, bike paths, accessibility to Light Rail Stations), environment (retention/replacement of mature trees, agricultural research), livability, etc.
The New Zoning By-law Committee is an ad hoc committee of the CHNA with the purpose of developing a position on the City of Ottawa's New Comprehensive Zoning By-Law that is set for approval by Council in 2025.
Guiding Principles
The City of Ottawa’s Zoning By-Law controls the use of land in our community, and as such affects residents of the Civic Hospital Neighbourhood directly which would benefit from quality community engagement. The CHNA recognizes the need to develop capacity and to provide tools, which enable the CHNA and residents to prepare informed responses. Support may range from information on proposed By-laws to guidance on related impacts to neighbourhood character and history, transportation (traffic, parking, street calming measures, bike paths, accessibility to Light Rail Stations), environment (retention/replacement of mature trees, agricultural research), livability, etc.
The Latest
CHNA Submission to the City - Concerns and Recommendations
The New Zoning By-law Committee has reviewed Draft 1 of the new Zoning By-laws in depth and on Oct. 31, submitted CHNA's initial concerns and recommendations. Please review our submission and send us your comments and suggestions.
| chna_comments_draft_1_zoning_by-laws_oct_31_2024.docx |
Date Posted: Oct 31, 2024
Comprehensive Zoning By-Law Review - Draft 1
The City is undergoing a comprehensive update to our zoning by-laws to bring them into alignment with our new approved Official Plan. It proposes big changes to what can be built in our neighbourhood and across the city. The aim is to provide clarity to both residents and developers on what can and cannot be built. This should lead to fewer approvals of zoning amendments (eg. upzoning) which are frustratingly rampant today.
Draft 1 of the new Zoning By-law is now live on Engage Ottawa . A number of consultation activities are planned for the summer and into the Fall . Draft 2 will be shared Q1 2025. Draft 3 will be voted on for approval in Q4, 2025.
Please leverage both of these opportunities to be informed and to voice your opinions. Zoning policies directly shape our city and our neighbourhoods. CHNA will be engaged and would appreciate hearing your impressions. Email us at [email protected].
For more information, and to stay updated on the latest engagement details, visit the Engage Ottawa page or contact the Zoning Bylaw team directly at [email protected].
FCA Comments: Below is a letter sent from the Federation of Citizens' Associations to the City on their first impressions from Draft 1 with their concerns regarding the engagement model.
Draft 1 of the new Zoning By-law is now live on Engage Ottawa . A number of consultation activities are planned for the summer and into the Fall . Draft 2 will be shared Q1 2025. Draft 3 will be voted on for approval in Q4, 2025.
- City-wide Virtual Information Session -June 20 from 6:30 to 8:00 PM. This session provided an overview of the main ideas of the proposed bylaw and explain what will happen in future meetings. Questions and concerns were shared during a dedicated Q&A time. Questions about specific areas will be discussed in later sessions to make sure everyone's feedback is heard.
- Ward Specific Community Information and Comment Sessions - July 8 from 6:30 to 8:00 PM.
Ward Specific Consultation for Kitchissippi, College Ward and Orleans South Navan will be held in person @ Ben Franklin Place with an Online Option. Registration Link The meeting will start with a general presentation, followed by breakout sessions for each ward. This format will allow residents to engage in more focused discussions and ask questions relevant to their specific areas.
Please leverage both of these opportunities to be informed and to voice your opinions. Zoning policies directly shape our city and our neighbourhoods. CHNA will be engaged and would appreciate hearing your impressions. Email us at [email protected].
For more information, and to stay updated on the latest engagement details, visit the Engage Ottawa page or contact the Zoning Bylaw team directly at [email protected].
FCA Comments: Below is a letter sent from the Federation of Citizens' Associations to the City on their first impressions from Draft 1 with their concerns regarding the engagement model.
| fca_comments_draft1_czbl.docx |
Date Posted: June 26, 2024
City of Ottawa New Official Plan
On October 26, 2021, City Council approved the New Official Plan. The plan was then approved for adoption and implementation on November 4, 2022 by the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing.. This is the first new official plan created since amalgamation and will guide growth for the next 25 years.
The CHNA worked with local community associations and groups reviewing and commenting on the many drafts of this important document. The document looks to balance the need to maintain our green canopy with the need to provide additional and affordable housing options for a growing city. The next 3 years will be spent working on the new zoning changes that will be needed to implement the plans and targets outlined in the New Official Plan.
https://engage.ottawa.ca/the-new-official-plan
Date Posted: November 8, 2022
The CHNA worked with local community associations and groups reviewing and commenting on the many drafts of this important document. The document looks to balance the need to maintain our green canopy with the need to provide additional and affordable housing options for a growing city. The next 3 years will be spent working on the new zoning changes that will be needed to implement the plans and targets outlined in the New Official Plan.
https://engage.ottawa.ca/the-new-official-plan
Date Posted: November 8, 2022
New Zoning By-Law Meetings
Summary of meetings