Concerns of Bill 185, Cutting Red Tape to Build More Homes Act, 2024

  

Careful consideration and ongoing evaluation will be essential to mitigate potential drawbacks and ensure positive outcomes for all stakeholders involved.

Proposed Changes Analysis:

Ontario Land Tribunal Appeals:

1.      Restricting third-party appeals may limit community input and transparency in decision-making processes.

Development Charges:

2.      Revoking the phase-in could impact municipal revenue streams needed for infrastructure development.

Pre-Consultation Voluntary:

3.      Voluntary pre-consultation could result in insufficient community engagement and potentially lead to contentious developments.

Parking Standards:

4.      Insufficient parking could lead to congestion and inconvenience for residents and visitors.

Minister’s Zoning Orders/Community Infrastructure Housing Accelerators:

5.      Overreliance on MZOs could bypass local planning processes and diminish community involvement.

“Use it or Lose it” and Upper Tier Municipalities:

6.      Strict timelines for development approvals could pressure developers and potentially result in rushed projects.

Redistribution of planning responsibilities may strain resources in remaining municipalities.

Public Notices and Additional Unit Regulations:

7.      Reliance on digital notices may exclude individuals without internet access or digital literacy.

Removing zoning barriers may lead to concerns about neighbourhood character and infrastructure capacity.