Caledon acts on Bill 23 changes
Back to SearchThe Town of Caledon is responding to Bill 23, More Homes Built Faster Act, 2022, with immediate action items to address impacts of the Bill, and position Caledon for success. The Town is also asking the Province to further consult with municipalities and Indigenous communities before all parts of the Bill come into effect.
“There are many layers of changes under Bill 23 and we are carefully working through them and what they mean for Caledon’s future growth,” said Mayor Annette Groves. “Our concerns remain with impacts to our environment, heritage, parkland and ability to plan and fund the infrastructure needed to meet the Province’s housing targets. We are doing the work now to help prepare Caledon for a prosperous and successful future, and we will need support from all levels of government, residents and stakeholders to plan for what is important to Caledon.”
Caledon’s Growth Targets
The Province has provided housing targets for 29 selected municipalities in Ontario. Caledon’s target is 13,000 new residential units by 2031. The Province has requested that Caledon sign a ‘Housing Pledge’ committing to the new target by March 1, 2023. Staff will bring forward more information on the Housing Pledge in February.
Bill 23 Impacts
Staff is reviewing these impacts in detail:
- Funding for new growth in Caledon.
- Changes to planning processes and heritage protections.
- Changes to planning laws and appeal matters.
- Impacts on natural environment and conservation.
“Changes proposed through Bill 23 will impact our land use planning and processes,” said Antonietta Minichillo, Director, Planning/Chief Planner. “Staff across the Town of Caledon continue to explore opportunities from the legislation. Caledon’s greenfield growth requires significant investments (transit, water and wastewater, infrastructure, etc.). We look forward to working with the Province for better understanding of impacts to greenfield developments, new funding tools and solution creation.”
Financial Impacts
“Bill 23 presents financial challenges to municipalities such as Caledon who are at the beginning of their growth journey” said Myuran Palasandiran, Director, Finance and Chief Financial Officer. “The Province has indicated they understand these impacts and will offer new financial tools to assist municipalities with housing enabling infrastructure funding. Caledon is eager to learn what those tools are.”
For more information review the full report: Caledon’s Initial Action Plan in Response to Bill 23 and Greenbelt Changes
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Concerned with the impacts of Bill 23, Build More Homes Faster Act? The Town of Caledon held an emergency meeting of Council on November 25, 2022 where Council unanimously voted to ask the province to halt the Act and begin fulsome consultation with all municipalities on local impacts. The Government of Ontario passed the bill on November 28, 2022 with minor changes. Some parts of the Bill will come into force at a later date. What is Bill 23? Bill 23 makes changes to legislation already in place for municipal government and land planning. These changes are raising concerns with existing municipalities including the Town of Caledon. Under Bill 23 the Province requested municipalities to create pledges on how they will meet housing targets set by the province and any barriers,
The Town of Caledon has many questions and concerns regarding the bill and what it means to Caledon residents and businesses. Read the Town's joint statement with Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation. Learn more about this new legislation and how it impacts you as a resident and a taxpayer.
Changes From Bill 23Interim Zoning Measures Regarding Bill 23’s Additional Residential Unit PoliciesBill 23 made changes in the Planning Act that impact our Zoning By-law (2006-50) for additional residential units in a dwelling. Before the passing of Bill 23, the Town of Caledon permitted a maximum of one accessory apartment in certain dwelling types, largely with the exception of lands located in the Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan Area. As part of the Comprehensive Zoning By-law review, staff will study the impacts of Bill 23 and work with the community and Council to update the Zoning By-law (and Official Plan) as required to address Bill 23. Further changes to this interim position may come as a result of further changes from the Province, including expected amendments to O. Reg 299/19. Learn more Plans of Subdivision: Public MeetingsThe province has changed how Ontario municipalities manage plans of subdivisions. Bill 23 removes the requirement that a public meeting be held for proposed plans of subdivision and this is a change for the Town of Caledon. Previously the Planning Act, required public meetings for proposed plans of subdivision before draft plan approval is issued. The Town took an additional step for plans of subdivision that are not yet draft approved with a public meeting held two or more years before the meeting before draft plan approval is issued. Although this may result in less resident and stakeholder participation, the plan of subdivision process remains public. At this time, a Notice of Application continues to be required for plans of subdivision. Town will continue to provide notice through posting of a sign(s), a mailout to landowners within 120 metres (394 feet) and newspaper advertisements. Residents and other stakeholders are able to reach out to the Town and provide comments through this notification. In addition, through the Town’s response to Bill 109, the Town is requiring that new projects undertake public consultation (to the satisfaction of the Town), before a formal plan of subdivision application is submitted. Although the Town is still developing the details on how and when notice will be provided, the requirement will be that applicants hold a meeting where nearby residents/stakeholders can attend, learn about the proposal and provide comment. Finally, public meetings continue to be required for Official Plan Amendments and Zoning By-law Amendment applications. At the Town it is typical for plans of subdivision to also require a Zoning By-law Amendment to be approved, and public meetings continue to be required for these applications. The Town is advising clients that any draft plan of subdivision application deemed ‘complete’ after January 1, 2023 will no longer require a public meeting. |
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Concerned with the impacts of Bill 23, Build More Homes Faster Act? The Town of Caledon held an emergency meeting of Council on November 25, 2022 where Council unanimously voted to ask the province to halt the Act and begin fulsome consultation with all municipalities on local impacts. The Government of Ontario passed the bill on November 28, 2022 with minor changes. Some parts of the Bill will come into force at a later date. What is Bill 23? Bill 23 makes changes to legislation already in place for municipal government and land planning. These changes are raising concerns with existing municipalities including the Town of Caledon. Under Bill 23 the Province requested municipalities to create pledges on how they will meet housing targets set by the province and any barriers,
The Town of Caledon has many questions and concerns regarding the bill and what it means to Caledon residents and businesses. Read the Town's joint statement with Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation. Learn more about this new legislation and how it impacts you as a resident and a taxpayer.
Changes From Bill 23Interim Zoning Measures Regarding Bill 23’s Additional Residential Unit PoliciesBill 23 made changes in the Planning Act that impact our Zoning By-law (2006-50) for additional residential units in a dwelling. Before the passing of Bill 23, the Town of Caledon permitted a maximum of one accessory apartment in certain dwelling types, largely with the exception of lands located in the Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan Area. As part of the Comprehensive Zoning By-law review, staff will study the impacts of Bill 23 and work with the community and Council to update the Zoning By-law (and Official Plan) as required to address Bill 23. Further changes to this interim position may come as a result of further changes from the Province, including expected amendments to O. Reg 299/19. Learn more Plans of Subdivision: Public MeetingsThe province has changed how Ontario municipalities manage plans of subdivisions. Bill 23 removes the requirement that a public meeting be held for proposed plans of subdivision and this is a change for the Town of Caledon. Previously the Planning Act, required public meetings for proposed plans of subdivision before draft plan approval is issued. The Town took an additional step for plans of subdivision that are not yet draft approved with a public meeting held two or more years before the meeting before draft plan approval is issued. Although this may result in less resident and stakeholder participation, the plan of subdivision process remains public. At this time, a Notice of Application continues to be required for plans of subdivision. Town will continue to provide notice through posting of a sign(s), a mailout to landowners within 120 metres (394 feet) and newspaper advertisements. Residents and other stakeholders are able to reach out to the Town and provide comments through this notification. In addition, through the Town’s response to Bill 109, the Town is requiring that new projects undertake public consultation (to the satisfaction of the Town), before a formal plan of subdivision application is submitted. Although the Town is still developing the details on how and when notice will be provided, the requirement will be that applicants hold a meeting where nearby residents/stakeholders can attend, learn about the proposal and provide comment. Finally, public meetings continue to be required for Official Plan Amendments and Zoning By-law Amendment applications. At the Town it is typical for plans of subdivision to also require a Zoning By-law Amendment to be approved, and public meetings continue to be required for these applications. The Town is advising clients that any draft plan of subdivision application deemed ‘complete’ after January 1, 2023 will no longer require a public meeting. |
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Concerned with the impacts of Bill 23, Build More Homes Faster Act? The Town of Caledon held an emergency meeting of Council on November 25, 2022 where Council unanimously voted to ask the province to halt the Act and begin fulsome consultation with all municipalities on local impacts. The Government of Ontario passed the bill on November 28, 2022 with minor changes. Some parts of the Bill will come into force at a later date. What is Bill 23? Bill 23 makes changes to legislation already in place for municipal government and land planning. These changes are raising concerns with existing municipalities including the Town of Caledon. Under Bill 23 the Province requested municipalities to create pledges on how they will meet housing targets set by the province and any barriers,
The Town of Caledon has many questions and concerns regarding the bill and what it means to Caledon residents and businesses. Read the Town's joint statement with Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation. Learn more about this new legislation and how it impacts you as a resident and a taxpayer.
Changes From Bill 23Interim Zoning Measures Regarding Bill 23’s Additional Residential Unit PoliciesBill 23 made changes in the Planning Act that impact our Zoning By-law (2006-50) for additional residential units in a dwelling. Before the passing of Bill 23, the Town of Caledon permitted a maximum of one accessory apartment in certain dwelling types, largely with the exception of lands located in the Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan Area. As part of the Comprehensive Zoning By-law review, staff will study the impacts of Bill 23 and work with the community and Council to update the Zoning By-law (and Official Plan) as required to address Bill 23. Further changes to this interim position may come as a result of further changes from the Province, including expected amendments to O. Reg 299/19. Learn more Plans of Subdivision: Public MeetingsThe province has changed how Ontario municipalities manage plans of subdivisions. Bill 23 removes the requirement that a public meeting be held for proposed plans of subdivision and this is a change for the Town of Caledon. Previously the Planning Act, required public meetings for proposed plans of subdivision before draft plan approval is issued. The Town took an additional step for plans of subdivision that are not yet draft approved with a public meeting held two or more years before the meeting before draft plan approval is issued. Although this may result in less resident and stakeholder participation, the plan of subdivision process remains public. At this time, a Notice of Application continues to be required for plans of subdivision. Town will continue to provide notice through posting of a sign(s), a mailout to landowners within 120 metres (394 feet) and newspaper advertisements. Residents and other stakeholders are able to reach out to the Town and provide comments through this notification. In addition, through the Town’s response to Bill 109, the Town is requiring that new projects undertake public consultation (to the satisfaction of the Town), before a formal plan of subdivision application is submitted. Although the Town is still developing the details on how and when notice will be provided, the requirement will be that applicants hold a meeting where nearby residents/stakeholders can attend, learn about the proposal and provide comment. Finally, public meetings continue to be required for Official Plan Amendments and Zoning By-law Amendment applications. At the Town it is typical for plans of subdivision to also require a Zoning By-law Amendment to be approved, and public meetings continue to be required for these applications. The Town is advising clients that any draft plan of subdivision application deemed ‘complete’ after January 1, 2023 will no longer require a public meeting. |
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Concerned with the impacts of Bill 23, Build More Homes Faster Act? The Town of Caledon held an emergency meeting of Council on November 25, 2022 where Council unanimously voted to ask the province to halt the Act and begin fulsome consultation with all municipalities on local impacts. The Government of Ontario passed the bill on November 28, 2022 with minor changes. Some parts of the Bill will come into force at a later date. What is Bill 23? Bill 23 makes changes to legislation already in place for municipal government and land planning. These changes are raising concerns with existing municipalities including the Town of Caledon. Under Bill 23 the Province requested municipalities to create pledges on how they will meet housing targets set by the province and any barriers,
The Town of Caledon has many questions and concerns regarding the bill and what it means to Caledon residents and businesses. Read the Town's joint statement with Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation. Learn more about this new legislation and how it impacts you as a resident and a taxpayer.
Changes From Bill 23Interim Zoning Measures Regarding Bill 23’s Additional Residential Unit PoliciesBill 23 made changes in the Planning Act that impact our Zoning By-law (2006-50) for additional residential units in a dwelling. Before the passing of Bill 23, the Town of Caledon permitted a maximum of one accessory apartment in certain dwelling types, largely with the exception of lands located in the Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan Area. As part of the Comprehensive Zoning By-law review, staff will study the impacts of Bill 23 and work with the community and Council to update the Zoning By-law (and Official Plan) as required to address Bill 23. Further changes to this interim position may come as a result of further changes from the Province, including expected amendments to O. Reg 299/19. Learn more Plans of Subdivision: Public MeetingsThe province has changed how Ontario municipalities manage plans of subdivisions. Bill 23 removes the requirement that a public meeting be held for proposed plans of subdivision and this is a change for the Town of Caledon. Previously the Planning Act, required public meetings for proposed plans of subdivision before draft plan approval is issued. The Town took an additional step for plans of subdivision that are not yet draft approved with a public meeting held two or more years before the meeting before draft plan approval is issued. Although this may result in less resident and stakeholder participation, the plan of subdivision process remains public. At this time, a Notice of Application continues to be required for plans of subdivision. Town will continue to provide notice through posting of a sign(s), a mailout to landowners within 120 metres (394 feet) and newspaper advertisements. Residents and other stakeholders are able to reach out to the Town and provide comments through this notification. In addition, through the Town’s response to Bill 109, the Town is requiring that new projects undertake public consultation (to the satisfaction of the Town), before a formal plan of subdivision application is submitted. Although the Town is still developing the details on how and when notice will be provided, the requirement will be that applicants hold a meeting where nearby residents/stakeholders can attend, learn about the proposal and provide comment. Finally, public meetings continue to be required for Official Plan Amendments and Zoning By-law Amendment applications. At the Town it is typical for plans of subdivision to also require a Zoning By-law Amendment to be approved, and public meetings continue to be required for these applications. The Town is advising clients that any draft plan of subdivision application deemed ‘complete’ after January 1, 2023 will no longer require a public meeting. |
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