HomeMy WebLinkAboutBy-law 8249/26The Corporation of the City of Pickering
By-law No. 8249/26
Being a By-law to adopt Amendment 56 to the
Official Plan for the City of Pickering (OPA 22-002P)
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;
Now therefore the Council of The Corporation of the City of Pickering hereby enacts as follows:
1.That Amendment 56 to the Official Plan for the City of Pickering, attached hereto as
Exhibit “A”, is hereby adopted; and
2.That this By-law shall come into force and take effect on the day of the final passing
hereof.
By-law passed this 27th day of April, 2026.
Original Signed By________________________________
Kevin Ashe, Mayor
Original Signed By________________________________
Susan Cassel, City Clerk
Exhibit “A” to By-law 8249/26
Amendment 56
to the City of Pickering Official Plan
Amendment 56 to the Pickering Official Plan
Purpose: The purpose of this amendment is to facilitate the long-term redevelopment of
an existing retail-commercial plaza, The Shops at Pickering Ridge, containing
multiple single-storey commercial buildings located south of Pickering
Parkway, east of Brock Road, and north of Highway 401, into a phased, high-
density, mixed-use development. The amendment revises policies that will
permit building heights of up to 36 storeys, and provide for a future urban
podium school site. Further, the amendment repeals and replaces
Schedule XIV, Sheet 4 of 4 revising the future road network, and identifying
the location of a proposed controlled intersection, the expanded public park
and privately-owned public spaces.
Location: The site-specific amendment affects the lands located south of Pickering
Parkway, east of Brock Road, and north of Highway 401, described as Part of
Lots 17 and 18, Concession 1, Now Parts 1 to 6, 40R-11780, Part 13,
40R-15636, Parts 1 to 3 and 5 to 11, 40R-20443, and Part 3, 40R-31322, in
the City of Pickering.
Basis: Through the review of Official Plan Amendment Application OPA 22-002P and
Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 05/22, City Council determined that
the proposed amendments will facilitate a high-density, mixed-use
development that represents appropriate intensification within the built-up
area, makes efficient use of existing and planned infrastructure and services,
and supports redevelopment in an area intended for higher densities.
The subject lands are located along Brock Road, which is identified as a
Type “A” Arterial Road and Transit Spine in the Pickering Official Plan. These
corridors are intended to accommodate higher-density, mixed-use
development and are supported by a higher level of transit service.
This Official Plan Amendment will be implemented through a site-specific
zoning by-law amendment that permits a broad range of residential,
commercial, and office uses, and introduces zoning provisions, including but
not limited to those related to floor space index, building heights, building
setbacks and stepbacks, tower floor plate size, active at grade frontages, and
parking.
The proposed development permits a range of building height from 12 storeys
to a maximum of 36 storeys. The built form has been appropriately located to
provide appropriate transition and compatibility with existing low to medium-
density residential development and planned high-density development to the
north. The maximum building heights are concentrated near Highway 401 and
Brock Road, with heights stepping down towards existing residential areas to
ensure an appropriate scale and transition.
This amendment also implements a revised street network that is generally
consistent with Official Plan Amendment 38, ensuring appropriate connectivity,
a range of mobility options, and the orderly and coordinated development of
the subject lands and adjacent lands to the north and east.
Overall, the proposed phased, mixed-use, high-density residential
development will contribute to a complete community by integrating residential,
commercial and institutional uses in a compact, pedestrian-oriented, and
transit supportive built form. Its design promotes active transportation, efficient
use of municipal infrastructure, and connectivity within the site and to
surrounding areas, supporting both walkability and transit use while reinforcing
the corridor’s role as a higher-density, mixed use area.
Accordingly, the proposed Official Plan Amendment is consistent with the
policies of the Provincial Planning Statement (2024) and Regional Official Plan
and conforms to the intent and objectives of the Pickering Official Plan and
Official Plan Amendment 38.
Actual
Amendment: The City of Pickering Official Plan is hereby amended by:
1.Repealing and replacing Schedule XIV: Kingston Mixed Corridor and Brock Mixed
Node Intensification Areas, Sheet 4 of 4 - Brock Precinct Intensification Area, to amend
the location of the Future Public Street, Public Park, and Privately Owned Public
Space, and add a new Proposed Controlled Intersection, as illustrated on Schedule ‘A’
attached to this amendment.
2.Revising Section 11A.6, regarding the Brock Precinct, by adding sub-sections (l) and
(m)to read as follows:
“(l) if the Durham District School Board, or a successor or counterpart,
determines there is a need to develop a school on the lands located south
of Pickering Parkway east of Brock Road, and north of Highway 401,
described as Part of Lots 17 and 18, Concession 1, Now Parts 1 to 6,
40R-11780, Part 13, 40R-15636, Parts 1 to 3 and 5 to 11, 40R-20443, and
Part 3, 40R-31322, an urban school will be integrated into the podium of a
high-rise development, subject to the following additional policies:
(i)the location of a potential urban school should be adjacent to
municipal parkland and a public street; and
(ii)the obligation to convey land for an urban school will be secured
through an appropriate condition of approval of a plan of subdivision,
land severance, or condition of approval of a plan of condominium.
(m)notwithstanding Section 11A.10.1(a) permit high-rise building, consisting
of building 12 storeys to a maximum of 36 storeys in height on the lands
located south of Pickering Parkway, east of Brock Road, and north of
Highway 401, described as Part of Lots 17 and 18, Concession 1, Now Parts
1 to 6, 40R-11780, Part 13, 40R-15636, Parts 1 to 3 and 5 to 11, 40R-20443,
and Part 3, 40R-31322.”
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.
OPA 22-002P
A 05/22
Pickering Ridge Lands Inc.
Schedule 'A' to Amendment 56
Schedule XIV: Kingston Mixed Corridor and Brock Mixed Node Intensification Areas
Sheet 4 of 4 -Brock Precinct Intensification Area
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