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City moving forward with Spencer Smith Park cherry tree pathway renewal project

Posted on Thursday, July 09, 2026 09:20 AM

Burlington, Ont.— July 9, 2026— The City of Burlington is working to make Spencer Smith Park more accessible while ensuring the cherry trees remain beautiful and picturesque for all to enjoy.

The Spencer Smith Park cherry tree pathway renewal project is currently in the tender and award process. Once complete, the project will include a new accessible pedestrian pathway extension, bordered by newly planted cherry trees, ensuring they continue to be part of the parks landscape for decades to come.

Over the past several years, the City’s forestry team has worked to maintain the health of the park’s cherry trees through selective pruning and removal of dead or severely declining trees. Despite pruning efforts, many of the remaining trees are nearing the end of their natural lifespan.

The City’s phased renewal plan allows new cherry trees to be planted before the existing trees need to be removed, helping preserve the park’s well-loved, sentimental cherry tree display.

While the existing...

Notice of Decision to Draft Approve: Subdivision application by Bronte Creek Meadows Phase 1

Posted on Wednesday, July 08, 2026 02:58 PM

PLAN NO. 510-01/26 

The Director of Community Planning of the City of Burlington has made a decision to grant draft approval to the above noted subdivision application. 

Information in respect of the proposed Subdivision will be made available to the public for inspection at the offices of the Community Planning Department, 1st Floor, City of Burlington, weekdays between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. 

Any person or public body may, not later than 20 days after the day that the giving of written notice under subsection 51 (37) is completed, appeal the decision to the Ontario Land Tribunal. The request must be submitted in writing to the Office of the City Clerk of the City of Burlington and must include reasons for the appeal, together with a cheque for $1,100.00 payable to the Minister of Finance. 

The last day for submitting the appeal request is July 29, 2026. 

The proposed decision is final if a request for appeal is not received before or on the last day for submitting a request for...

Notice of Passing of Zoning Bylaw 2020.520

Posted on Wednesday, July 08, 2026 09:28 AM

Burlington City Council passed Bylaw 2020.520 to amend Bylaw 2020, as amended, on June 23, 2026, under Section 34 of the Planning Act, 1990, as amended. File number: 520-02/26 (DGM-38-26) 

Bylaw 2020.520 rezones lands at 5164, 5366, 5470 and 5900 Upper Middle Rd. and 5201 Mainway to permit the development of Phase 1 of the Bronte Creek Meadows Community, being a mixed-use complete community consisting of a variety of residential, commercial, institutional and employment uses. 

Public consultation on the proposed zoning bylaw amendment occurred through a Statutory Public Meeting held on June 9, 2026. Notice of the Statutory Public Meeting was published on the City’s webpage on May 13, 2026. The City received eight comments on the proposed amendment. There was one delegation at the Statutory Public Meeting on June 9, 2026 and no delegations at the June 23, 2026 Council meeting. 

For further information, please contact Jaclyn Schneider of the Community Planning Department at jaclyn...

Notice of Decision: Official Plan Amendment No. 11

Posted on Wednesday, July 08, 2026 09:27 AM

With respect to an Official Plan Amendment
Subsection 17(34) of the Planning Act 

Amendment NO. 11 

Date of decision: June 23, 2026
Date of notice: July 8, 2026
Last date of appeal: July 28, 2026 

A decision was made on the date noted above to approve Amendment No. 11 to the Official Plan of the City of Burlington Planning Area. 

Purpose and Effect of the Amendment

The purpose of this Official Plan Amendment (OPA) is to redesignate the lands at 5164, 5366, 5470 and 5900 Upper Middle Road and 5201 Mainway in accordance with the Schedules to this amendment and to delete and replace site specific policies within Official Plan Amendment 4 (Area Specific Plan) to clarify language and update housing targets and to correct a numbering error within a subsection of OPA4 to improve clarity and consistency. 

Public consultation was conducted through a Statutory Public Meeting held on June 9, 2026 at a Committee of the Whole meeting. Notice of the Statutory Public Meeting was published on the City’s website on...

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Burlington encourages residents to prepare for summer storm season

Posted on Friday, July 03, 2026 11:00 AM

Burlington, Ont.—July 3, 2026— As Burlington enters summer storm season, the City is highlighting ongoing investments in flood resilience and encouraging residents to take simple steps to prepare for severe weather, including summer thunderstorms.

Summer storms can bring heavy rainfall, strong winds, lightning and localized flooding, sometimes with little warning. Taking steps to prepare before severe weather occurs can help residents protect their homes, families and property.

Residents are encouraged to: