01-05-2024, 12:24 PM
(01-05-2024, 11:27 AM)Acitta Wrote: Inclusionary Zoning: Public meeting takes place in Kitchener on Jan. 29
We have an update on the Exploring Inclusionary Zoning to Support Affordable Housing initiative.
A public meeting is being held by Kitchener City Council to hear comments about proposed Inclusionary Zoning amendments to the City of Kitchener’s Official Plan and Zoning By-law.
Date: Monday, January 29, 2024
Time: To be determined (will be included in the committee agenda, posted 10 days prior to the meeting)
Location, in-person: Council Chambers, 2nd Floor, Kitchener City Hall (200 King Street West)
Location, virtual: Zoom (link will be in the committee agenda)
The staff report and proposed amendment will be contained in the agenda, available approximately 10 days prior to the meeting. To see the agenda and report once they are available, visit calendar.kitchener.ca/council
If you would like to speak at the public meeting, please register in advance at: kitchener.ca/delegations. You may also call the City Clerk’s Office at 519-741-2200
About Inclusionary Zoning
Inclusionary zoning would require developers to include up to 5% affordable units within new, multi-unit housing developments. This would apply around ION stations.
The proposed Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments would:
Apply to all new residential developments in Protected Major Transit Station Areas where 50 or more dwelling units are
I look forward to the Region making another decision to add costs to an industry that’s loaded with costs and also neglecting to check any other city where this has been tried!
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