Join Councillor David Hill and me for a virtual information session on Tuesday 10 September, 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm to discuss the first draft of Ottawa’s proposed Zoning By-law and how it affects Barrhaven and the city.

The session will begin with a citywide presentation that will provide an overview of the proposed Zoning By-law. Following the citywide presentation, ward-specific breakout rooms will address key topics relevant to Barrhaven, including a question-and-answer session. The citywide presentation is expected to take 30 minutes, while the remainder of the time will be dedicated to the breakout sessions.

The virtual session will be hosted on Zoom. Click here to register.

The proposed Zoning By-law will guide growth and development in the City of Ottawa up to the year 2046 and will be critical in facilitating growth that aligns with intensification goals as outlined in the City’s Official Plan, adopted by Council in 2021 and approved by the provincial government in 2022.

By virtue of the age of local development, most of Barrhaven will be unaffected by the proposed Zoning By-law. New developments after the adoption of the proposed Zoning By-law will be subject to the new zoning rules.

The new designations in the proposed Zoning By-law permitting more density will likely present first in areas under development at/near the Barrhaven town centre and by Longfields Transitway station in the next five to 10 years.

Following the public information sessions, a second draft of the proposed Zoning By-law will be shared with Council early in 2025, followed by another round of consultation. The final draft will be presented to Council in late-2025 for discussion, amendments, and a vote. Upon approval, the new Zoning By-law replaces the current version in its entirety.

More information about the draft Zoning By-law is available in my 11 June 2024 newsletter.