Notice of Passing of Zoning By-law 43-24

Take notice that the Council of The Corporation of the City of Richmond Hill passed By-law 43-24 on May 22, 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 June 18, 2024.

An explanation of the purpose and effect of the Zoning By-law and map showing the...

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Notice of Passing of Zoning By-law 47-24

Take notice that the Council of The Corporation of the City of Richmond Hill passed By-law 47-24 on May 22, 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 June 18, 2024.

An explanation of the purpose and effect of the Zoning By-law and map showing the...

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Allowing more homes for more people in Richmond Hill

You're invited to provide feedback on additional residential units

Richmond Hill – Richmond Hill is working to increase the housing supply to help alleviate a province-wide housing crisis. The City is developing proposed changes to its Official Plan and Zoning By-laws to increase the number of residential units that can be built on a property.

The proposed changes will allow up to four residential units on single-detached, semi-detached, or townhouse properties, where currently three are permitted.

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Public Open House: Snively Wetland Environmental Assessment

Please join us to review proposed solutions for the stormwater rehabilitation of Snively Wetland, Stormwater Management Facility 2-14 (Paradelle Drive) and Stormwater Management Facility 2-15 (Worthington Avenue), with a focus on potential alternatives for improvement of the wetland’s water level conditions through an evaluation of alternative outlet structure scenarios.

Date: Tuesday, June 11, 2024
Time: 6 - 8 p.m.  
Location: Oak Ridges Community Centre, 12895 Bayview Avenue, Program Room 1

The study...

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Richmond Hill Taking Action to Protect Birds from Window Collisions

RICHMOND HILL – In effort to protect birds from urban hazards, Council has endorsed mandatory Bird-Safe Design Standards for new private and public buildings in Richmond Hill, effective immediately. 

According to Birds Canada, approximately 25 million migratory birds die as a direct result of collisions with buildings in Canada each year. To help reduce this threat, all new buildings, including future City facilities will be required to have bird-safe window treatments in strategic locations,...

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