Council considered the Zoning By-law Housekeeping Amendment following a Public Meeting on Monday, March 18, 2024. Council amended the proposed By-law on the floor that night, and the By-law, as amended, was approved unanimously by Council.

The Housekeeping Zoning By-law, as amended by Council on March 18, 2024, was passed on Monday, April 8, 2024.

Notice of the Passage of the By-law was issued in accordance with Section 34 (18) of the Planning Act on April 12, 2024, and the appeal period concluded May 2, 2024, with no appeals filed.

As such, the Zoning by-law, as amended by the Housekeeping Amendment, is now in force and effect.

Informational Videos

A series of informational videos that provide an overview of the proposed amendments for various categories are below:

Introduction

Parking

Lots, Yards and Encroachments

Landscaping

Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs)

Additional Clarifications

Open Houses

On Thursday, Dec. 14, 2023, and Thursday, Jan. 25, 2024, the City hosted two drop-in style open houses, with materials available for review and staff present to receive comments and answer questions.

Public Meeting

City Council hosted a Legislated Public Meeting on March 18, 2024:

Questions and Appeal Rights

For more information about this matter, including information about appeal rights, contact Taya Devlin, Planning and Building Services Department at 905.688.5601, ext. 1709, via email at tdevlin@stcatharines.ca or the City’s TTY number (text telephone) at 905.688.4TTY (4889).