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Notice of Decision to Refuse Demolition Application
Posted on Tuesday, February 25, 2020 02:00 PM
IN THE MATTER OF THE ONTARIO HERITAGE ACT, R.S.O. 1990
CHAPTER 0.18
AND IN THE MATTER OF THE LAND AND PREMISES
IN THE CITY OF RICHMOND HILL, IN THE PROVINCE OF ONTARIO
Notice of Decision to Refuse Demolition Application
11575 Yonge Street - the Former Jefferson School House
City File D12-07486
TAKE NOTICE that the Council of The Corporation of the City of Richmond Hill at its meeting on February 12, 2020 denied the application to demolish the Part IV heritage-designated former Jefferson Schoolhouse,...
Notice of Study Commencement: Red Maple Road Improvements
Posted on Wednesday, February 19, 2020 11:45 AM
Municipal Class Environmental Assessment StudyRed Maple Road ImprovementsThe Project
The City of Richmond Hill has initiated a study to review the traffic operations and potential road modifications for Red Maple Road. The study area, as shown on the key plan, includes Red Maple Road from High Tech Road to Highway 7.
The corridor is approximately 450 metres long and provides access to Langstaff GO Station on the west side, plus several large commercial retail and restaurant uses via several...
Twickenham Pond Rehabilitation Public Information Centre - March 2, 2020
Posted on Friday, February 14, 2020 02:15 PM
The City of Richmond Hill is undertaking a Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (EA) Study to determine the best means of rehabilitating the Twickenham Stormwater Management Pond (16-4) and three downstream online stormwater management facilities. The study area is shown in the key map. The study will evaluate a range of alternatives to determine the best rehabilitation solution to improve water quality, and mitigate erosion and flooding in the area.
The study is being conducted in accordance...
Richmond Hill’s 0.73% Tax Increase Lowest in GTA
Posted on Thursday, February 13, 2020 02:00 PM
Richmond Hill’s 0.73% Tax Increase Lowest in GTA
RICHMOND HILL – Richmond Hill Council approved a 0.73 per cent tax increase – the lowest in the GTA – at the February 12 meeting. The City’s total 2020 operating budget is $184.5 million, which is an increase of $845,700.
Richmond Hill achieved the low increase while also adding new services such as citywide windrow clearing and Sunday service at the new Oak Ridges library. The City found efficiencies through process improvements, reorganization,...
Council Highlights - February 12, 2020 Meeting
Posted on Wednesday, February 12, 2020 08:30 AM
Richmond Hill Supports Climate Change Actions
Council reaffirmed the importance and need for climate change action and the City’s commitment to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and promote resiliency in our city through various initiatives. In collaboration with the community, Richmond Hill is preparing a Community Energy and Emissions Plan (CEEP) – a comprehensive look at our community’s energy consumption patterns with the goals of reducing emissions and promoting related economic...
