Notice of Passing of Zoning By-law 70-24

Notice of Passing of Zoning By-Law

The Corporation of the City of Richmond Hill

Take notice that the Council of The Corporation of the City of Richmond Hill passed By-law 70-24 on November 13, 2024 under section 34 of the Planning Act, R. S. O. 1990.

And take notice that an appeal to the Ontario Land Tribunal in respect of the Zoning By-law may be made by filing a written notice of appeal with the City Clerk of The Corporation of the City of Richmond Hill, no later than 4:30 p.m. on December 18, 2024.

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Richmond Hill Council Takes Steps To Support Affordable Housing

New Community Improvement Plan will provide incentives to developers to build sustainable affordable housing

RICHMOND HILL – Richmond Hill Council has adopted a Community Improvement Plan (CIP) to help address housing affordability and environmental sustainability.

The CIP is one of nine initiatives Richmond Hill is pursuing as a part of its $31 million Housing Accelerator Fund (HAF) agreement with the Canada and Mortgage Housing Corporation (CMHC). The City has allocated up to $13 million in HAF...

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Request for Public Comment - Park Name - Heron View Park

Council is requesting public comment in accordance with the City’s Policy for Naming and Renaming City Parks, Open Space and Recreation Facilities.

The City of Richmond Hill is proposing to name a park within the park and natural heritage system as follows:

(located at 0 Bawden Drive, north of Elgin Mills Road East and Leslie Street)

“Heron View Park” refers to the Great Blue Heron, which was named Richmond Hill’s Bird Friendly City bird in 2024. The proposed park name will provide...

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Statement From Mayor David West: Labour Disruption

I would like to thank the residents and businesses of Richmond Hill for their patience during the CUPE 905 strike and apologize for the inconvenience and delays this job action may be causing you.

The City did not want this strike. That is why we made offers to CUPE 905’s bargaining committee that reflected and exceeded current municipal bargaining trends. 

The City’s last offer to CUPE 905’s bargaining committee included: 

• Wage increases of
• 3.25% in 2024;
• 3% in 2025;
• 3.25% in 2026
• Improvements to these...

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Notice of Temporary Closure - Saigeon Trail Greenbank Drive Entrance

Please be advised that the Greenbank Drive entrance to Saigeon Trail is temporarily closed for staircase repair and restoration. This work is expected to take approximately three weeks to complete (weather permitting). Residents can access the trail from Rollinghill, Tower Hill and/or Gamble Road.

Inquiries can be directed to Access Richmond Hill at 905-771-8800 or access@richmondhill.ca.

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