Public Notices

The City of Burlington is recruiting volunteers for a city advisory committee or board

The City of Burlington is looking for community members to volunteer on a city advisory committee or board. These volunteers play a key role in providing advice and feedback to City Council and staff on a variety of city issues. Applications are now being accepted online at burlington.ca/committees until Dec. 19, 2022.

Members of the public over 18 years of age, representing the diverse backgrounds of our community are encouraged to apply. Participating on a city committee provides a unique opportunity to:

• Lend your voice and expertise to help shape decisions and services that impact our community
• Expand your network and meet new people
• Gain a broader understanding of how municipal government works.

Attend an information session Dec. 7

Individuals interested in learning more, can attend a virtual information session being held on Wednesday, Dec. 7 at 6:30 p.m. on Zoom. To register, please email clerks@burlington.ca.

Notice of intention to pass a bylaw

Notice of intention to pass a bylaw to stop up and close part of the assumed road allowance being an irregularly shaped parcel of land abutting 1376 and 1382 Plains Rd East File 575-09-143
(L-43-22, DA-84-22, Sept. 29, 2022)

The Council for the Corporation of the City of Burlington, at its meeting to be held on Dec. 13, 2022, intends to pass a bylaw to stop up and close part of the assumed road allowance being an irregularly shaped parcel of land described as Part of the Alleyway and Lane, Plan  88, being Parts 1 and Part 2, 20R22199 (being Part of PINs 07087-0043 (LT) and 07087-0046 (LT)), in the City of Burlington, Regional Municipality of Halton, and sell the lands to the abutting registered owners of 1376 and 1382 Plains Rd East.

At this meeting, Council will hear in person, or by his or her counsel, group of persons, or organization who claims their lands will be prejudicially affected by the said bylaw. Delegations must register with the City Clerk’s Department by noon on Dec....

Notice of Statutory Public Meeting for 1010 Downsview Dr. & 355 Plains Rd. E.

Coletara Development has applied to amend the Official Plan and Zoning Bylaw for the property at 1010 Downsview Dr. and 355 Plains Rd. E., located north of the intersection of Downsview Drive and Plains Road East in Ward 1 (file numbers 505-06/22 and 520-07/22).

Description of Proposed Development

The application proposes development at 1010 Downsview Dr. (on the west side of Downsview Drive) of an 8-storey mixed-use building with 141 residential units with retail at grade along Plains Rd. East and 56 stacked townhouse units at the rear of the property, and proposes development at 355 Plains Rd. E. (on the east side of Downsview Drive) of two mid-rise buildings, 9 storeys and 11 storeys in height, connected by a 6-storey lower building with retail at grade along Plains Road East, and stacked townhouses at the rear of the property. The Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments are requested for the proposed increases in Floor Area Ratio and height, as well as a reduction in parking and...

Statutory Meeting, Dec. 6, 2022 - Official Plan (OP) Amendment, Bill 109

Statutory Public Meeting Notice – Proposed Official Plan Amendment

Public Meeting Information

The Statutory Public Meeting will provide you with the chance to give feedback to City Council on the proposed Official Plan Amendments and for Council to consider the feedback before making a decision.

Attend the Statutory Public Meeting

You are invited to attend a Statutory Public Meeting under the Planning Act to consider the staff report about the proposed amendments. This meeting will be held remotely and in person at Burlington City Hall, 426 Brant St.

Meeting Date: Dec. 6, 2022
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Location: Online at www.burlington.ca/calendar or
in person at Burlington City Hall, Council Chambers, 2nd floor, 426 Brant St., Burlington, Ont.

If you would like to delegate, please fill out the online delegation registration form at www.burlington.ca/delegate, submit a written request by email to the Office of the City Clerk at clerks@burlington.ca, or by call 905-335-7600, ext....

Low-Income Seniors Property Tax Rebate 2022

The City of Burlington's Low-Income Seniors Property Tax Rebate program offers a $550 rebate to eligible seniors on their property taxes.

To be eligible, you or your spouse must meet all of the following requirements:

• Be at least 65 years of age as of Jan. 1, 2022
• Be in receipt of the Guaranteed Income Supplement (pursuant to the Old Age Security Act)
• Be the assessed owner as registered on title and occupant of the residential property in the City of Burlington for at least one year preceding the application
• The property taxes must be paid in full, excluding the applicable rebate

An application must be submitted every year.

Applicants are responsible for making sure applications are received by the City by Dec. 31, 2022. City Hall will be closed from Monday, Dec. 26, 2022 to Monday, Jan. 2, 2023 inclusive. City Hall will re-open on Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2023.

The City offers a secure and convenient online application form for the Low-Income Seniors Property Tax Rebate. A PDF is also available.