Notice of Intention to Remove Holding (H) Symbol from a Zoning By-law

Take Notice that pursuant to Sections 34 and 36 of the Planning Act, the Corporation of the City of Richmond Hill has received a Zoning By-law Amendment application from Long Hill Developments 16 Inc. requesting the removal of a Holding (H) symbol. Council intends to pass an amending by-law to Zoning By-law 235-97, as amended, at its regular meeting scheduled on Wednesday, December 9, 2020 at 9:30 AM. In...
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RICHMOND HILL – Richmond Hill residents and businesses can help make someone’s season a little brighter by donating to the City’s Holiday Donation Drive.

This year, we are accepting donations at one location by curbside drop-off only, with COVID-19 health and safety precautions in place. When dropping off donations, please wear a mask and maintain a distance of 6 feet from any staff member or resident you may encounter.

Date: December 1 – 15, 2020
Hours: Monday...
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Plan Will Help Protect the Environment, Reduce Blue Box Contamination

Richmond Hill – As part of its ongoing commitment to caring for the natural environment, Richmond Hill is working to reduce reliance on single-use plastic items across the community.

Single-use plastics refer to plastic products and packaging designed to be used only once before they are discarded. Examples include disposable cutlery, straws, stir sticks, shopping bags, single-serve condiment packets and...
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Focuses on Supporting a Sustainable, Connected and Thriving Community

RICHMOND HILL – Council has confirmed its priorities for the next two years, reflecting the evolving needs and interests of the community and building on the great work of the City to date.

Richmond Hill’s Council Strategic Priorities 2020-2022 set the City on a solid path to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic, minimizing the financial impact on residents while continuing to emphasize environmental...
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City Wins Two Awards; Council Endorses First Climate Change Framework

RICHMOND HILL – Richmond Hill has won two awards recognizing its efforts to creatively educate residents about the local effects of climate change and engage them in the development of the City’s climate change plans.

The City received an Award of Distinction from the So(cial) Good Design Awards, presented by the Association of Registered Graphic Designers for the Resilient Richmond Hill video. This...
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