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HomeMy WebLinkAboutDecember 1, 2025 Planning and Development Committee Meeting Agenda Electronic Meeting December 01, 2025 - 07:00 PM Chair: Councillor Pickles Please be advised that in accordance with Section 10.04 of the Procedure By-law, the City of Pickering is holding Council and Committee Meetings in an electronic format until further notice. Members of the public may observe the meeting proceedings by viewing the livestream on the HTML Agenda or the archived video available on the City's website. How to Participate Individuals looking to make a verbal delegation may do so in accordance with the City’s Procedure By-law. In lieu of a verbal delegation, individuals may also submit written comments to clerks@pickering.ca. To register as a delegation, please submit a Delegation Request Form by visiting pickering.ca/meetings. For inquiries related to accessibility, please contact Legislative Services Phone: 905.420.4611 | Email: clerks@pickering.ca. Call to Order/Roll Call Disclosure of Interest Delegations Planning & Development Reports Director, City Development & CBO, Report PLN 23-25 Page 3 Pickering Official Plan Amendment 52 Informational Revision 29 Planning Act Conformity Amendments City Initiated File: OPA 25-002P 1. 2. 3. 4. 4.1 Recommendation: That Official Plan Amendment Application OPA 25-002P, initiated by the City of Pickering, as set out in Exhibit “A” to Attachment 1 to Report PLN 23-25 be approved to: amend existing policies to recognize the delegated authority of consent applications from the Region of Durham to the City of Pickering; a. no longer require pre-consultations but instead encourage pre- consultations between the Applicant and the City prior to submitting a development application; b. add revised Parkland Dedication policies;c. remove Density Bonusing policies entirely from the Pickering Official Plan; d. 1. That the Draft By-law to adopt Amendment 52 to the Pickering Official Plan, as set out in Attachment 1 to Report PLN 23-25, be finalized and forwarded to Council for approval; and, 2. That Informational Revision 29 to the Pickering Official Plan as set out in Attachment 2 to Report PLN 23-25 be approved. 3. City Development Department & CBO, Report PLN 24-25 Page 19 Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 03/25 Amendment to Consolidated Zoning By-law 8149/24, as amended City Initiated File: A 03/25 Recommendation: That Part 1 of City Initiated Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 03/25, to permit amendments to Zoning By-law 8149/24, as amended, to correct errors and omissions, and to add text clarifying zoning provisions and aid zoning interpretation, be approved; and, 1. That the Draft By-laws implementing Part 1 of Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 03/25, as set out in Attachments 1 and 2 to Report PLN 24-25, be finalized and forwarded to Council for adoption. 2. Member Updates on Committees Adjournment 4.2 5. 6. Planning and Development Committee Meeting Agenda December 01, 2025 - 2 - Report to Planning & Development Committee Report Number: PLN 23-25 Date: December 1, 2025 From: Kyle Bentley Director, City Development Department & CBO Subject: Pickering Official Plan Amendment 52 Informational Revision 29 Planning Act Conformity Amendments City Initiated File: OPA 25-002P Recommendation: 1.That Official Plan Amendment Application OPA 25-002P, initiated by the City of Pickering, as set out in Exhibit “A” to Attachment 1 to Report PLN 23-25 be approved to: a.amend existing policies to recognize the delegated authority of consent applications from the Region of Durham to the City of Pickering; b.no longer require pre-consultations but instead encourage pre-consultations between the Applicant and the City prior to submitting a development application; c.add revised Parkland Dedication policies; d.remove Density Bonusing policies entirely from the Pickering Official Plan; 2.That the Draft By-law to adopt Amendment 52 to the Pickering Official Plan, as set out in Attachment 1 to Report PLN 23-25, be finalized and forwarded to Council for approval; and 3.That Informational Revision 29 to the Pickering Official Plan as set out in Attachment 2 to Report PLN 23-25 be approved. Executive Summary: The purpose of this report is to recommend approval of City-Initiated Official Plan Amendment 52 (Application OPA 25-002P), as shown in Exhibit “A” to Attachment 1. Amendment 52 includes several changes: •It gives the City of Pickering the official power to consider consent applications, which used to be handled by the Region of Durham. •It states that pre-consultation meetings between applicants and the City are no longer required, but are still encouraged before a development application is submitted. •It updates the rules about how parkland is dedicated. - 3 - PLN 23-25 December 1, 2025 Page 2 •It removes the policy about Density Bonusing from the Pickering Official Plan, to match changes made in the Planning Act. Further, the report recommends the approval of a corresponding Informational Revision 29 to the Pickering Official Plan to keep explanatory text related to Amendment 52 up to date. Relationship to the Pickering Strategic Plan: The recommendations in this report respond to the Pickering Strategic Plan Priority of Advance Innovation & Responsible Planning to Support a Connected, Well-Serviced Community. Financial Implications: This report has no direct financial implications to the City. Discussion: The purpose of this report is to obtain Council approval of Official Plan Amendment 52 (OPA 52), and to give an overview of the policy changes that are being implemented through OPA 52. Background The recommended Official Plan Amendment responds to four different pieces of Provincial legislation that changed the land use planning system and /or amended the Planning Act: •Bill 23, More Homes Built Faster Act, 2022 •Bill 185, Cutting Red Tape to Build More Homes Act, 2024 •Bill 109, More homes for Everyone Act, 2022, and •Bill 197, COVID 19 Economic Recovery Act, 2020 Bill 23: In 2022, Bill 23 introduced several changes to the land use planning system in Ontario and made legislative amendments to the Planning Act and other pieces of legislation, including the reclassification of the Region of Durham, and six other regional governments in Ontario, as “Upper-Tier Municipalities without Planning Responsibilities”. On October 25, 2023, Durham Regional Council passed By-law 61-2023, a By-law to delegate Regional Council’s land division responsibilities and authority to grant consents, under the Planning Act, to each of the Region’s area municipalities, including the City of Pickering, effective January 1, 2024. On December 15, 2023, Council passed Resolution #362/23 and directed staff to initiate an amendment to the Pickering Official Plan, to amend policies to: •expand the role of the Committee of Adjustment to include consent for land severance applications; and •to recognize the delegation of authority to the Director, City Development & CBO, or a designate, to grant approval of technical consent applications . - 4 - PLN 23-25 December 1, 2025 Page 3 Bill 185: In 2024, Bill 185 introduced changes to the Planning Act, the Development Charges Act, and other related legislation in an effort to streamline the planning process and increase housing supply. One of the changes to the Planning Act was to no longer require pre-consultations between the City and applicant, but to make it voluntary and at the discretion of the applicant. Accordingly, the relevant policy language in the Pickering Official Plan related to mandatory pre-consultation meetings need updating. Bill 109: In 2022, Bill 109 amended various other statutes related to housing, development and other matters, including changes to Sections 42 and 51.1 of the Planning Act which reduced the parkland dedication rate for high density and mixed-use areas as well as the cash-in-lieu of parkland rate for all development. Although the City updated its Parkland By-law to conform to the revised legislation, the parkland policies in the Official Plan need updating. Bill 197: In 2020, Bill 197 amended and repealed various provincial statutes, which included the removal of Section 37, Density Bonusing entirely from the Planning Act. Since the Pickering Official Plan still contains policies on density bonusing and transfers, the text dealing with bonusing needs to be deleted to conform to the Planning Act. 1.Recommended Amendment (OPA 52) to the Pickering Official Plan The purpose of the recommended Official Plan Amendment is to: •Recognize the delegated authority from the Region to the City to consider consent applications. This will permit the City’s Committee of Adjustment to consider consent applications for all lands across the City. •Replace the requirement for mandatory pre-consultation meetings between the Applicant and City staff prior to the formal submission of a development application with policy language that encourages pre-consultation meetings, making it voluntary. Although the revised policy is less restrictive, encouraging pre-consultations will provide staff the opportunity to provide preliminary comments to the Applicant, resulting in a more streamlined development review process and complete applications. •Add revised Parkland Dedication policies to conform to revised provisions regarding parkland dedication in the Planning Act, ensuring that the City of Pickering Official Plan has the most up-to-date parkland policies. •Remove policies pertaining to Density Bonusing entirely from the Official Plan, to conform to revisions made to the Planning Act; ensuring that the City’s Official Plan complies with provincial legislation. See Exhibit “A” to Attachment 1 to review the recommended Amendment. 2.Informational Revision 29 to the Pickering Official Plan Informational text in the Official Plan provides context for related policies. When policies change, corresponding updates to informational text may be required. The recommended revision updates references to ‘mandatory’ pre-consultation meetings with the City, clarifying these meetings are now optional. See Attachment 2 for Informational Revision 29. - 5 - PLN 23-25 December 1, 2025 Page 4 3.Public Engagement (Open House & Statutory Public Meeting) The Open House and Statutory Public Meeting were advertised on the corporate website, including the City’s Development Applications website, and was promoted through the City’s social media channels starting on August 1, 2025. The Open House was held on September 3, 2025, and the Statutory Public Meeting was held on September 8, 2025. As of this writing, comments were received from one member of the public expressing concerns about traffic, which does not fall within the scope of OPA 52. However, these comments will be considered through the Official Plan Review process, which is currently underway. Additionally, technical comments were received from Metrolinx that do not fall within the scope of OPA 52. 4.Conclusion Official Plan Amendment 52 incorporates appropriate revisions in relation to consent applications, in accordance with Resolution #362/23. It also updates the Plan’s policies regarding mandatory pre-consultation, parkland dedication, and density bonusing. Overall, the Amendment brings the City’s Official Plan into conformity with the Planning Act. Attachments: 1.Draft By-law to adopt Amendment 52 to the Pickering Official Plan 2.Informational Revision 29 - 6 - PLN 23-25 December 1, 2025 Page 5 Prepared By: Original Signed By Waqas Ahmad, H.B.A. Planner II Original Signed By Déan Jacobs, MCIP, RPP Manager, Policy & Geomatics Approved/Endorsed By: Original Signed By Catherine Rose, MCIP, RPP Chief Planner Original Signed By Kyle Bentley, P. Eng Director, City Development & CBO WA:ld Recommended for the consideration of Pickering City Council Original Signed By Marisa Carpino, M.A. Chief Administrative Officer - 7 - Attachment 1 to Report PLN 23-25 The Corporation of the City of Pickering By-law No. XXXX/25 Being a by-law to adopt Amendment 52 to the Official Plan for the City of Pickering (OPA 25-002P) Whereas pursuant to the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.p. 13, subsections 17(22) and 21(1), the Council of The Corporation of the City of Pickering may by by -law adopt amendments to the Official Plan for the City of Pickering; Whereas the Council of The Corporation of the City of Pickering deems it advisable to amend the Official Plan of the City of Pickering; 1.Now therefore the Council of The Corporation of the City of Pickering hereby enacts as follows: That Amendment 52 to the Official Plan for the City of Pickering, attached hereto as Exhibit “A”, is hereby adopted; 2.This By-law shall come into force and take effect on the day of the final passing hereof. By-law passed this XX day of XXXX, 2025. ________________________________ Kevin Ashe, Mayor ________________________________ Susan Cassel, City Clerk - 8 - Exhibit “A” to By-law XXXX/25 Amendment 52 to the City of Pickering Official Plan - 9 - Recommended Amendment 52 to the Pickering Official Plan Purpose: The purpose of this Amendment is fourfold. The first revises policies in the Official Plan to recognize the delegation of land division responsibilities, and the approval authority to grant consents, from the Region of Durham to the City of Pickering. This is provisioned under section 53 of the Planning Act. The second replaces the policies in the Official Plan mandating pre-consultation meetings, between an applicant and City staff, prior to submission of a development application, with policies encouraging such pre-consultation meetings, making them voluntary and at the discretion of the applicant. The third revises Parkland Dedication policies. This is provisioned under Section 42 and Section 51.1 of the Planning Act, which reduced the parkland dedication rate for high density and mixed-use areas and the cash-in-lieu of parkland rate for all development. The fourth removes the Density Bonusing policies. Location: The Amendment applies to all lands within the City of Pickering. Basis: The basis for the City-initiated Official Plan Amendment is as follows: The revised policies, recognizing the delegation of land division responsibilities and the approval authority to grant consents from the Region to the City of Pickering, stems from revisions to the Planning Act through Bill 23, More Homes Built Faster Act, 2022. Among other matters, this Act reclassified the Region of Durham, including six other regional municipalities in Ontario, as “Upper Tier Municipalities without Planning Responsibilities”. The replacement of the policies ‘requiring’ pre-consultation meetings between the City and the applicant, with policies ‘encouraging’ pre-consultation meetings, is based on revisions to the Planning Act through Bill 185, Cutting Red Tape to Build More Homes Act, 2024. The revised policies regarding Parkland Dedication result from revisions to the Planning Act through Bill 109, More homes for Everyone Act, 2022. The removal of policies pertaining to Density Bonusing is based on revisions to the Planning Act through Bill 197, COVID 19 Economic Recovery Act, 2020. Actual Amendment: The City of Pickering Official Plan is hereby amended by: New text is shown as underlined text, deleted text is shown as strikeout text, and retained is shown as unchanged text - 10 - Recommended Amendment 52 to the Pickering Official Plan Page 4 1.Revising City Policy 5.8, in Chapter 5 – Economic Development, so that it reads as follows: City Policy Financial Incentives 5.8 City Council shall consider an incentive program to encourage green building design in any new development in the City Centre, which may include density bonuses, loans, development charge reduction, Community Improvement Plan grants or an expedited development application review process. 2.Revising City Policy 11.49, in Chapter 11 – Seaton Urban Area by deleting subsection (b)so that it reads as follows, and renumbering the subsequent subsections: City Policy Affordable Strategies for Lower Income Tenants and Owners 11.49 City Council recognizes that most new affordable rental housing and some new affordable ownership housing directed at larger owner households in the bottom 30th percentile of owner households, will require some type of subsidy or incentive to reach required ownership or rent levels affordable to low income households. Such assistance could include: (a)…; (b)using density bonusing at selected sites where a builder provides a certain proportion of rental or subsidized ownership units as affordable; (cb) providing…; (dc)using…; etc. 3.Revising City Policy 12.15(c)(ii), in Chapter 12 – Urban Neighbourhoods so that it reads as follows: City Policy Brock Ridge Neighbourhood Policies 12.15 City Council shall: (c)…: (i)…; and (ii)acknowledge the landowners’ interest in developing higher density development and to this end, shall consider the use of density bonuses to achieve community design and other municipal objectives (in accordance with Section 16.17 of this Plan), in addition to density transfers as set out in Section (12.15)(a) above. - 11 - Recommended Amendment 52 to the Pickering Official Plan Page 5 4.Revising City Policy 12.16(a)(iv), in Chapter 12 – Urban Neighbourhoods so that it reads as follows: City Policy Rouge Park Neighbourhood Polices 12.16 City Council shall: (a)…: (i)…; (ii)…; (iii)…; (iv)in accordance with Sections 16.17 and 16.18, permit the use of density transfers and bonuses, as further detailed in the Rouge Park Neighbourhood Development Guidelines; (v)…; etc. 5.Revising City Policy 16.2, in Chapter 16 – Development Review, so that it reads as follows: City Policy Pre-submission Consultation 16.2 City Council shall require encourages applicants to consult with the municipality prior to submitting an application for an official plan amendment, zoning by-law amendment, draft plan of subdivision, draft plan of condominium, consent or site plan approval. The pre-submission consultation meeting will be held with the applicant, City staff and any other government agency or public authority that the City determines appropriate. At the pre-submission consultation meeting: 6.Revising City Policy 16.3, in Chapter 16 – Development Review, by adding the word “consent” in the policy pretext as well as in subsection (f), deleting subsection (c), and renumbering the subsequent subsections, so that it reads as follows: City Policy Complete Application 16.3 City Council shall not accept an application for an official plan amendment, zoning by-law amendment, draft plan of subdivision, draft plan of condominium, consent, or site plan approval until the following has been submitted to the City: (a)a complete application form, including an acknowledgement by the applicant of the obligation to pay required peer review costs, as referred to in Section 16.4; - 12 - Recommended Amendment 52 to the Pickering Official Plan Page 6 (b)any information or materials prescribed by statute and regulation; (c)a record of pre-submission consultation; (dc)the prescribed application fee(s); (ed) payment, or proof of payment of application review fees charged by commenting agencies; (fe) all required studies set out in Section 16.5A for an official plan amendment, zoning by-law amendment, consent, draft plan of subdivision and draft plan of condominium application; and (gf) all required studies set out in Section 16.5B for a site plan application. 7.Revising the subtext to City Policy 16.4, in Chapter 16 – Development Review, so that it reads as follows: City Policy Required Studies for an Official Plan Amendment, Zoning By-law Amendment, Consent, Draft Plan of Subdivision, and Draft Plan of Condominium Approval 8.Revising City Policy 16.5A, in Chapter 16 – Development Review, so that it reads as follows: 16.5A City Council shall require the following materials and studies prepared by qualified experts, which may be as scoped or expanded as a result of the non-mandatory pre-submission consultation required by as provided for in Section 16.2, to be submitted at the time of application for an official plan amendment, zoning by-law amendment, draft plan of subdivision, consent and draft plan of condominium approval: 9.Revising City Policy 16.5B, in Chapter 16 – Development Review, so that it reads as follows: 16.5B City Council shall require the following materials and studies prepared by qualified experts, which may be as scoped or expanded as a result of the non-mandatory pre-submission consultation as provided for by in Section 16.2, to be submitted at the time of application for site plan approval: … 10.Revising City Policy 16.8 in Chapter 16 – Development Review so that it reads as follows: 16.8 City Council: (a)as determined may determine through a non-mandatory pre- submission consultation as provided for as determined through a presubmission consultation in Section 16.2, to require the submission and approval of an Environmental Report as part of the consideration of a development application or a public infrastructure - 13 - Recommended Amendment 52 to the Pickering Official Plan Page 7 project for major development within 120 metres of the Natural Heritage System or within the minimum area of influence prescribed in Table 18 of this Plan; and (b)despite Section 16.8(a), may, through the non-mandatory pre- submission consultation as provided for in Section 16.2, require the submission and approval of an Environmental Report as part of its consideration of any other development application or public infrastructure project. 11.Revising City Policy 16.13, in Chapter 16 – Development Review, so that it reads as follows: City Policy Retail Impact Study 16.13 Outside the City Centre, City Council, in the review of development proposals for new or expanded gross leasable floor space for the retailing of goods and services: (a)shall for the development of 2,500 square metres or greater of floor space; and (b)may for the development of less than 2,500 square metres of floor space; as determined through a non-mandatory pre-submission consultation as provided for in Section 16.2, require a retail impact study: (i)to justify the proposed floor space for the retailing of goods and services; and, (ii)to demonstrate that such additional floor space will not unduly affect the viability of any lands designated or developed for the retailing of goods and services. 12.Deleting City Policy 16.17 (Bonus Zoning) in Chapter 16 – Development Review in its entirety and replacing it with the following: City Policy Bonus Zoning 16.17 Section Revoked by Amendment 52As provided for in the Planning Act, City Council may pass by-laws that grant an increase in density of development not exceeding 25 percent of the density that would otherwise be permitted by this Plan, or an increase in the height of a building providing: (a)the density or height bonus is given only in return for the provision of specific services, facilities or matters as specified in the by -law, such as but not limited to, additional open space or community - 14 - Recommended Amendment 52 to the Pickering Official Plan Page 8 facilities, assisted or special needs housing, the preservation of heritage buildings or structures, or the preservation of natural heritage features and functions; (b)when considering an increase in density or height, and allowing the provision of benefits off-site, the positive impacts of the exchange should benefit the social/cultural, environmental and economic health of surrounding areas experiencing the increased height and/or density; (c)the effects of the density or height bonus have been reviewed and determined by Council to be in conformity with the general intent of this Plan, by considering matters such as: (i)the suitability of the site for the proposed increase in density and/or height in terms of parking, landscaping, and other site- specific requirements; (ii)and the compatibility of any increase in density and/or height with the character of the surrounding neighbourhood; and (d)as a condition of granting a density or height bonus, the City requires the benefiting landowner(s) to enter into one or more agreements, registered against the title of the lands, dealing with the provision and timing of specific facilities, services or matters to be provided in return for the bonus. 13.Revising City Policy 16.25, in Chapter 16 – Development Review, so that it reads as follows: City Policy Committee of Adjustment 16.25 City Council shall encourage its Committee of Adjustment to apply the goals, objectives and policies of this Plan, and maintain the purpose and intent of the City’s zoning by-laws in making decisions regarding the granting of minor variances and consent applications pursuant to the Planning Act. 14.Revising City Policy 16.26, in Chapter 16 – Development Review, so that it reads as follows: City Policy Land Severance 16.26 City Council, in commenting to the Regional Land Division Committee regarding the consideration of land severances pursuant to the Planning Act or the Committee of Adjustment to whom the authority is delegated, to grant consents pursuant to the Planning Act: … - 15 - Recommended Amendment 52 to the Pickering Official Plan Page 9 15.Revising City Policy 16.29, in Chapter 16 – Development Review, so that it reads as follows: City Policy Parkland: Conveyance of Land for Park or Other Public Recreational Purposes 16.29 City Council: (a)shall as a condition of residential development, and may as a condition of other development, except for the uses described in Subsection (b): (i)require the conveyance of land to the municipality for park or other public recreational purposes in an amount not exceeding 5 percent of the proposed land to be developed; (ii)may or, as an alternative to requiring conveyance of land as provided for in (i) above, in the High Density Residential Areas and Mixed Use Areas, require land to be conveyed for park or other public recreational purposes at a rate of up to one hectare for each 300 600 dwelling units proposed, whichever is greater; (iii)may or, in lieu of a portion or all of the land conveyance stipulated by (i) or (ii) above, require the payment of money to the value of the land that would otherwise be required to be conveyed for park purposes at a rate of up to one hectare for each 1,000 net dwelling units proposed; (iv)provided that, for the alternative rate, the City shall not require a conveyance or payment in lieu that is greater than: (1)in the case of land proposed for development or redevelopment that is five hectares or less in area, 10 percent of the land or the value of the land, as the case may be; and (2)in the case of land proposed for development or redevelopment that is greater than five hectares in area, 15 percent of the land or the value of the land, as the case may be; and (b)may, as a condition of commercial or industrial development: (i)require the conveyance of land to the municipality for park or other public recreational purposes in an amount not exceeding 2 percent of the proposed land to be developed; and (ii)may, in lieu of a portion or all of the land conveyance stipulated by (i) above, require the payment of money to the value of the - 16 - Recommended Amendment 52 to the Pickering Official Plan Page 10 land that would otherwise be required to be conveyed for park purposes; and (c)shall not accept as parkland conveyance lands required for drainage; valley and stream corridor or shoreline protection purposes; lands susceptible to flooding; steep valley slopes; hazard lands; lands required to be conveyed to a public agency other than the City of Pickering; and other lands unsuitable for park development. Implementation: The provisions set forth in the City of Pickering Official Plan, as amended, regarding the implementation of the Plan shall apply in regard to this Amendment. Interpretation: The provisions set forth in the City of Pickering Official Plan, as amended, regarding the interpretation of the Plan shall apply in regard to this Amendment. Cross Reference: OPA 25-002P - 17 - Attachment 2 to Report PLN 23-25 Recommended Informational Revision 29 to the Pickering Official Plan Purpose: The purpose of this Revision is to change the informational text contained within the Pickering Official Plan to update informational text on pre-consultations from mandatory, to advisory, to match policy changes made through Amendment 52. Location:Not applicable. Basis: The informational Text should support, not conflict, with the policy language of the Pickering Official Plan. Proposed The City of Pickering Official Plan is hereby revised by: Revision: (New text shown as underlined text, deleted text shown as strikeout text, retained text shown as unchanged text) 1.Revising the third informational paragraph in Chapter 16 – Development Review, to read as follows: This Chapter also outlines the various reports that are required to be submitted in conjunction with a development application to constitute a complete application. An application would be deemed to be complete when all required information as set out in this Chapter has been submitted to the City. A standard list of required studies is provided for all development applications. However, during the pre-submission consultation with the applicant, City staff strongly recommend that applicants continue to request pre-submission consultation meetings with City and agency staff, despite their non-mandatory nature. At those meetings, staff and agency representatives will identify the studies from the standard list that will not be required, or may be scoped in extent, or may request additional information depending on the complexity of the application. Cross Reference: OPA 25-002P - 18 - Report to Planning & Development Committee Report Number: PLN 24-25 Date: December 1, 2025 From: Kyle Bentley Director, City Development Department & CBO Subject: Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 03/25 Amendment to Consolidated Zoning By-law 8149/24, as amended City Initiated File: A 03/25 Recommendation: 1.That Part 1 of City Initiated Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 03/25, to permit amendments to Zoning By-law 8149/24, as amended, to correct errors and omissions, and to add text clarifying zoning provisions and aid zoning interpretation, be approved; and 2.That the Draft By-laws implementing Part 1 of Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 03/25, as set out in Attachments 1 and 2 to Report PLN 24-25, be finalized and forwarded to Council for adoption. Executive Summary: The purpose of this report is to recommend approval of Part 1 of City Initiated Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 03/25, and the implementing draft Zoning By-laws as set out in Attachments 1 and 2. The draft Zoning By-laws correct errors and omissions and add text clarifying zone provisions to aid in the interpretation of Zoning By-law 8149/24. The draft Zoning By-laws propose the following changes: •Add definitions for Common Indoor Amenity Area and Private Amenity Area. •Exempt Block and Back-to-Back Townhouses from common indoor and outdoor amenity area requirements in certain zones. •Correct and reinstate side yard setback requirements for specified low density residential zones. •Reinstate the maximum building height of 18 metres for structures in the Agricultural (A) Zone. •Correct zoning on the Zoning Map Schedule 1 for 1201 and 1203 St. Martins Drive. •Amend the Protected Major Transit Station Area (PMTSA) boundary on Schedule 8 to reflect the correct boundaries. With respect to Part 2 of City Initiated Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 03/25, staff are continuing discussions with the representative of 1900 Concession Road 8 to address the comments received. A future recommendation report will be prepared for Council’s consideration reflecting the outcome of these discussions. - 19 - PLN 24-25 December 1, 2025 Page 2 Relationship to the Pickering Strategic Plan: The recommendations in this report respond to the Pickering Strategic Plan Priority of Advance Innovation & Responsible Planning to Support a Connected, Well-Serviced Community. Financial Implications: This report has no direct financial implications to the City. Discussion: The purpose of this report is to obtain Council’s approval for Part 1 of City Initiated Zoning By-law Amendment application A 03/25 proposing corrections to errors and omissions in the text and mapping of By-law 8149/24, as amended, and seek Council’s enactment of the draft amending Zoning By-laws, set out in Attachments 1 and 2. The application also proposes additional definitions and modified zone provisions to aid in the interpretation of the By-law. Background On December 16, 2024, Council adopted the Consolidated Zoning By-law 8149/24, which came into force and took effect immediately. By-law 8149/24 applies to the entire City of Pickering, except for the lands that are within the Kingston Road Corridor Intensification and Special Retailing Node and subject to Official Plan Amendment 38. Staff monitoring of By-law 8149/24 through zoning inquiries and zoning reviews for building permits identified errors, omissions, and the need for clarification of certain zoning provisions. On June 16, 2025, preliminary information about City Initiated Zoning By-law Amendment application A 03/25 was presented at a virtual Statutory Public Meeting. One interested party delegated at the public meeting and provided a comment on 1900 Concession Road 8. No comments were received from City departments or agencies . Public Engagement (Open House & Statutory Public Meeting) The Statutory Public Meeting was advertised on the corporate website, including the City’s Development Applications website, and was promoted through the City’s social media channels. The Statutory Public Meeting was held on June 16, 2025. 1. The Proposed Zoning By-law Amendments (see Attachments 1 & 2) Amenity Areas and Exemption of Block and Back-to-Back Townhouses: By-law 8149/24 establishes amenity space requirements for development with 8 or more dwelling units including apartment dwelling units. Required is a minimum of 4 square metres of indoor amenity space per unit and 4 square metres of outdoor amenity space per unit, with at least 40 square metres of contiguous common outdoor area provided on the developed property. These provisions align with the Integrated Sustainable Design Standards performance measure LN7 for apartment dwelling units and were not intended to apply to Block and Back-to-Back Townhouse dwelling units. The proposed Zoning By-law amendment (see Attachment 1, Housekeeping Amendments) adds text to clarify that block and back-to-back townhouse developments are exempt from the common indoor and outdoor amenity area requirements - 20 - PLN 24-25 December 1, 2025 Page 3 within the Residential Third Density (R3B, R3C), Mixed-Use (MU1), and City Centre (CC) Zones. In addition, the amendment introduces new definitions for “Common Outdoor Amenity Area” and “Private Amenity Area.” Prior to the adoption of By-law 8149/24, the former City Centre By-law 7553/17 contained only a general definition for “Amenity Space.” The addition of these new definitions provides greater flexibility for locating both common and private outdoor amenity areas throughout a development. Building Side Yard Setbacks in Residential Zones: Setback requirements for certain Residential First Density (R1) Zones were incorrect or omitted from By-law 8149/24. The amendment proposes to correct and reinstate setback requirements within specified Residential First Density (R1) Zones to align with current development standards. Specifically, the amendment proposes the following: • The minimum exterior side yard setback will be amended to 4.5 metres in the R1B, R1C, R1D, and R1E Zones, reflecting updated design and lot configuration standards. • The minimum interior side yard setback will be reinstated to 1.8 metres in the R1C and R1D Zones, and to 1.5 metres in the R1E Zone, ensuring consistency with contemporary subdivision and streetscape design practices. The R1B, R1C, R1D, and R1E Zones represent reorganized low-density residential zones from the R1, R2, R3 and R4 Zone categories of the former Zoning By-laws. These zones are generally found in more established residential areas within stable, low-density residential neighbourhoods including Bay Ridges, West Shore, Rosebank, Rougemount and Dunbarton . Maximum Height in the Agriculture “A” Zone: By-law 8149/24 did not include a maximum building height for the Agriculture (A) Zone. The proposed amendment reinstates a maximum building height of 18 metres within the Agriculture (A) Zone in the rural area. This amendment carries forward the established provision previously contained in former By-laws 3036 and 3037, ensuring continuity and consistency within the zoning framework. Protected Major Transit Station Area (PMTSA): The PMTSA boundary shown on Schedule 8 is proposed to be amended to reflect the correct PMTSA boundary illustrated in Attachment 3, PMSTA Boundary. 1201 and 1203 St. Martins Drive Amendment: By-law 8149/24 did not carry forward the correct zoning for the properties located at 1201 and 1203 St. Martins Drive . The proposed amendment (see Attachment 2, Draft By-law to amend Schedule 8 to By-law 8149/24, 1201 and 1203 St. Martins Drive) corrects the zoning on Schedule “I” of the Zoning By-law to add the designation “(DN)” to the existing zone symbol “I(C)-R(SC)”. The proposed amendment reinstates the “DN” designation, restoring the zoning that was in effect immediately prior to the adoption of By-law 8149/24 and maintaining the continuity of permitted institutional uses on the subject lands and permission for the operation of a day nursery at Saint Martin’s Anglican Church. - 21 - PLN 24-25 December 1, 2025 Page 4 1900 Concession Road 8 Amendment: Prior to the adoption of By-law 8149/24, the property at 1900 Concession Road 8 was zoned “A/GC” under Parent By-law 3037. This zoning permitted agricultural uses, including a detached dwelling, as well as golf course uses. Through the adoption of By-law 8149/24, the “A” Agricultural zoning was inadvertently omitted, and the property was zoned “GC” Golf Course. To rectify this mapping error, staff proposed to amend the zoning to “X336 A/GC” reinstating the zoning that was in effect immediately prior to the adoption of By-law 8149/24. Exception Zone “X336” maintains site-specific permissions for golf course uses throughout north Pickering. However, during the public consultation process, a representative for the 4 Seasons Country Club submitted comments requesting that the zoning remain “GC,” with a revised site-specific exception to permit the existing golf course, a detached dwelling containing three dwelling units, a dwelling unit above the clubhouse, and associated accessory structures. Staff are continuing discussions with the representative to review and address the comments received. A subsequent recommendation report, including a draft amending by -law, will be prepared for Council’s future consideration to reflect the outcome of these discussions and ensure appropriate zoning permissions for 1900 Concession Road 8. 2. Next Steps Staff will continue to monitor the use of By-law 8149/24, including zoning inquiries and zoning reviews for building permits to identify any further errors and omissions, and the need for clarification of certain zoning provisions. Staff will report to Council about the need for any future zoning by-law amendments to address such housekeeping matters. 3. Conclusion Part 1 of City Initiated Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 03/25 addresses a series of technical corrections, omissions, and clarification matters identified since the adoption of the Consolidated Zoning By-law 8149/24. The amendments ensure that the By-law accurately reflects Council’s original intent, aligns with current zoning and development standards, and provides clearer interpretation and administration for both staff and the public. The proposed changes include reinstating amenity area requirements and definitions consistent with prior City Centre provisions, correcting side yard setbacks within several residential zones, reinstating the maximum building height in the Agriculture (A) Zone, and restoring the appropriate zoning for 1201 and 1203 St. Martins Drive. In addition, the PMTSA boundary will be updated to accurately reflect the approved mapping. Staff have consulted with relevant departments and agencies, and no objections have been received. These amendments will maintain the integrity of the City’s comprehensive zoning framework and ensure continued clarity, consistency, and effectiveness in the implementation of By-law 8149/24. A future recommendation report will present, for Council’s consideration, a draft by-law amendment addressing comments received from the agent and owner of 1900 Concession Road 8. - 22 - PLN 24-25 December 1, 2025 Page 5 Attachments: 1.Draft By-law to amend By-law 8149/24, Housekeeping Amendments 2.Draft By-law to amend By-law 8149/24, 1201 and 1203 St. Martins Drive 3.Corrected PMTSA Boundary Prepared By: Original Signed By Deborah Wylie, MCIP, RPP Manager, Zoning & Administration Approved/Endorsed By: Original Signed By Catherine Rose, MCIP, RPP Chief Planner Original Signed By Kyle Bentley, P. Eng Director, City Development & CBO DW:ld Recommended for the consideration of Pickering City Council Original Signed By Marisa Carpino, M.A. Chief Administrative Officer - 23 - Attachment 1 to Report PLN 24-25 The Corporation of the City of Pickering By-law No. XXXX/25 Being a By-law to amend Restricted Area (Zoning) By-law 8149/24, as amended, to implement the Official Plan of the City of Pickering, Region of Durham, for land City wide (A 03/25) Whereas the Council of The Corporation of the City of Pickering initiated an application to add definitions, revise and add lot and building requirements, and correct mapping errors to Zoning By-law 8149/24, as amended; Whereas an amendment to By-law 8149/24 is therefore deemed necessary; Now therefore the Council of The Corporation of the City of Pickering hereby enacts as follows: 1.Section 3 Definitions of By-law 8149/24, is hereby amended by adding the following text in alphabetic order: Amenity Area, Common Indoor: means an amenity area which is provided indoors and available for the shared or communal use of all residents of any associated dwelling units Amenity Area, Private: means the passive or active recreational area provided for the exclusive use of the occupant of the dwelling unit for which it is accessed, and includes balconies, patios, rooftop gardens, and other similar features. 2.Section 6.2.2 – Table 6.4 Lot and Building Requirements for Residential First Density is hereby amended as follows: Table 6.4 Lot and Building Requirements for Residential First Density Zones (R1A to R1E) Requirement R1A R1B R1C R1D R1E Minimum Side Yard (m) 1.8 1.8 One side 1.8 m and other side 3.0 m 1.8 One side 1.8 m and other side 3.0 m 1.8 One side 1.8 m and other side 3.0 m 1.5 Minimum Exterior Side Yard (m) 2.7 - 4.5 - 4.5 - 4.5 - 4.5 - 24 - By-law No. XXXX/25 Page 2 3. Section 6.4 – Table 6.9 Lot and Building Requirements for the Residential Third Density Zones, is hereby amended as follows: Table 6.9 Lot and Building Requirements for the Residential Third Density Zones Requirement R3A R3B R3C Minimum Amenity Area (m2) – development with 8 or more dwelling units Back-to-Back Townhouse Dwelling - 4.0/unit, including at least 1 contiguous Common Outdoor Amenity Area with at least 40.0 m2 (3) 4.0/unit, including at least 1 contiguous Common Outdoor Amenity Area with at least 40.0 m2 (3) Block Townhouse Dwelling - 4.0/unit, including at least 1 contiguous Common Outdoor Amenity Area with at least 40.0 m2 (3) 4.0/unit, including at least 1 contiguous Common Outdoor Amenity Area with at least 40.0 m2 (3) Notes: 3. Back-to-Back Townhouse Dwellings and Block Townhouse Dwellings are exempt. 4. Section 8.3 – Table 8.3: Lot and Building Requirements for the Mixed-Use Zones, is hereby amended as follows: Table 8.3 Lot and Building Requirements for the Mixed-Use Zones Requirement LN CN MU1 Back-to-Back Townhouse Dwelling - - 4.0/unit, including at least 1 contiguous Common Outdoor Amenity Area with at least 40.0 m2 (2) Block Townhouse Dwelling - - 4.0/unit, including at least 1 contiguous Common Outdoor Amenity Area with at least 40.0 m2 (2) Notes: 2. Back-to-Back Townhouse Dwellings and Block Townhouse Dwellings are exempt. - 25 - By-law No. XXXX/25 Page 3 5. Section 9.3 – Table 8.6: Lot and Building Requirements for the City Centre Zones, is hereby amended as follows: Table 9.3 Lot and Building Requirements for the City Centre Zones Requirement CC Zones Apartment Dwelling 2.0 m2/unit, Common Indoor Amenity Area 2.0 m2/unit, including at least 1 Common Outdoor Amenity Area with at least 40.0 m2 Block Townhouse Dwelling 4.0/unit, including at least 1 contiguous Common Outdoor Amenity Area with at least 40.0 m2 (4) Back-to-Back Townhouse Dwelling 4.0/unit, including at least 1 contiguous Common Outdoor Amenity Area with at least 40.0 m2 (4) Notes: 4. Block Townhouse Dwellings and Back-to-Back Townhouse Dwellings are exempt. 6. Section 12.2.2 – Table 12.3 Lot and Building Requirements for the Rural Zones is hereby amended by adding the following after the row titled Minimum Rear Yard (m) Specified Accessory Uses: Requirement A Q Maximum Building Height (m) 18.0 - 7. Schedule 8 – Protected Major Transit Station Area is hereby amended as shown on Schedule I attached hereto. 8. By-law 8149/24, as amended, is hereby further amended only to the extent necessary to give effect to the provisions of this By-law. Definitions and subject matters not specifically dealt with in this By-law shall be governed by relevant provisions of By-law 8149/24, as amended. 9. This By-law shall come into force in accordance with the provisions of the Planning Act. By-law passed this XX day of XXX, 2025. ________________________________ Kevin Ashe, Mayor ________________________________ Susan Cassel, City Clerk - 26 - Schedule I to By-Law XXXX/25 Passed This XX rd Day of XXXX 2025 Mayor Clerk ·eferioaker-C.g,t rt t N - 27 - Attachment 2 to Report PLN 24-25 The Corporation of the City of Pickering By-law No. XXXX/25 Being a By-law to amend Restricted Area (Zoning) By-law 8149/24, to implement the Official Plan of the City of Pickering, Region of Durham, being Blocks E and F, Plan 239, Now Parts 1 to 8, 40R-29069, City of Pickering (A 03/25) Whereas the Council of the Corporation of the City of Pickering initiated an application to restore the zone code which existed prior to the passing of By -law 8149/24 for the subject lands being Blocks E and F, Plan 239, Now Parts 1 to 8, 40R-29069 in the City of Pickering; Whereas an amendment to Zoning By-law 8149/24, is required to correct the zone code on lands being Blocks E and F, Plan 239, Now Parts 1 to 8, 40R-29069, from site-specific Zoning By-law 1200/80, as amended by By-law 1573/82. Whereas an amendment to By-law 8149/24, is therefore deemed necessary; Now therefore the Council of The Corporation of the City of Pickering hereby enacts as follows: 1.Schedule I to By-law 8149/24 is hereby amended by replacing “X13 ((I(C)-R(SC))” with “X13 (I(C)(DN)-R(SC))”. 2.The provisions of this By-law shall apply to those lands in Blocks E and F, Plan 239, Now Parts 1 to 8, 40R-29069 in the City of Pickering, designated “X13 (I(C)(DN)- R(SC))” on Schedule I attached hereto. 3.By-law 8149/24, as amended, is hereby further amended only to the extent necessary to give effect to the provisions of this By-law. Definitions and subject matters not specifically dealt with in this By-law shall be governed by relevant provisions of By-law 8149/24, as amended. 4.This By-law shall come into force in accordance with the provisions of the Planning Act. By-law passed this XX day of XXX, 2025. ________________________________ Kevin Ashe, Mayor ________________________________ Susan Cassel, City Clerk - 28 - E co 0 LC) ..- • X13 (l(C)(DN)-R(SC)) Schedule I to By-Law XXXX/25 Passed This XX rd Day of XXXX 2025 Mayor Clerk l~cc---_- Radom Street __,,, ~: • I c.o 3 t N - 29 - Doug c:::I Amended Boundary ;-_-_i Original Boundary -Cdt;of - P](KERJNG Schedule 8 File: A03/25 Corrected PMTSA Boundary tion: Protected Ma·or Transit Station Area PMTSA © The Corporation of the City of Pickering Produced (in part) under license from: © King's Printer, Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources. All rights reserved.;© His Majesty the King in Right of Canada , Department of Natural Resources. All rights reserved.;© Teranet Enterprises Inc. and its suppliers. All rights reserved.;© Municipal Property Assessment Corporation and its supp liers. All rights reserved. Date : Jun. 02 , 2025 SCALE: 1:9,122 THIS IS NOTAPLANOFSURVEY. 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