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Notice of Decision to Refuse Zoning Bylaw Amendment for 1056-1060 Brant St.
Posted on Thursday, April 23, 2026 09:01 AM
Burlington City Council refused an application to amend Zoning Bylaw 2020, as amended, on April 21, 2026, under Section 34 of the Planning Act, 1990, as amended. File number: 520-01/26 (DGM-26-26) (Bousfields Inc., representing 2735843 ONTARIO INC., 2060188 ONTARIO INC., 2735841 ONTARIO INC., 2059977 ONTARIO INC.).
The application requested that 1056-1060 Brant St. be rezoned to permit an 11-storey residential building (plus mechanical penthouse) with 93 residential units.
The reasons for Council's refusal are that the proposed development does not conform to the policies of the Provincial Policy Statement 2024, City of Burlington Official Plan and the City of Burlington Zoning Bylaw, and represents overdevelopment of the subject lands.
Public consultation on the proposed Zoning Bylaw Amendment was provided between Jan. 29, 2026 and Feb. 13, 2026. As a result of public consultation, the City received six public comments, one delegation at the Statutory Public meeting held on April 14,...
Notice of Decision of Refusal for 1056-1060 Brant St.
Posted on Thursday, April 23, 2026 08:52 AM
With respect to an Official Plan Amendment
Subsection 22(6.6) of the Planning Act
Date of decision: April 21, 2026
Date of notice: April 23, 2026
Last date of appeal: May 13, 2026
A decision was made on the date noted above to refuse a proposed amendment to the Official Plan of the City of Burlington.
Purpose and Effect of the AmendmentThe purpose of this amendment was to permit an 11-storey residential building (plus mechanical penthouse) with 93 residential units.
Reasons for DecisionThe reasons for Council's refusal are that the proposed development does not conform to the policies of the Provincial Policy Statement 2024, City of Burlington Official Plan and the City of Burlington Zoning Bylaw, and represents overdevelopment of the subject lands.
Public consultation on the proposed Official Plan Amendment was provided between Jan. 29, 2026 and Feb. 13, 2026. As a result of public consultation, the City received six public comments, one delegation at the Statutory Public meeting held on...
April 21, 2026 Council Decision Highlights and Updates
Posted on Wednesday, April 22, 2026 04:11 PM
Burlington, Ont. – April 22, 2026 – The City of Burlington held its regularly scheduled City Council meeting yesterday, Tuesday, April 21, 2026, covering motions, by-laws and various items of City business.
Below is an overview of key agenda items and Council decisions.
St. Luke’s Window to the Lake (report CSS-06-26)The Parish Church of St. Luke has a publicly accessible pedestrian pathway across its land that, with a formal agreement in place with the City, could help support a more walkable downtown and enhance pedestrian connections between Apeldoorn and Spencer Smith parks. Council approved City staff to work with the church to complete the agreements needed for the project. The agreements would be in place for up to 20 years and would cover access to the land, shared maintenance responsibilities and construction details. Council also directed staff to include ongoing...
City Council approves 2026 Tax Levy Bylaw
Posted on Wednesday, April 22, 2026 01:49 PM
Burlington, Ont.— April 22, 2026 – Burlington City Council has approved the City’s 2026 Tax Levy Bylaw, which allows the City to bill 2026 property taxes and set payment due dates for final tax bills for the year.
Final tax bills will be mailed out to property owners in May for the 2026 billing cycle, and property tax payments are due on June 23 and Sept. 23, 2026.
Council approval of the bylaw is an annual requirement to officially set tax rates for the year.
The City of Burlington collects taxes for the City, Halton Region, and the Halton district school boards. For each residential dollar collected, 52.0 per cent stays in the City, 32.9 per cent goes to Halton Region and 15.1 per cent goes to the Halton district school boards.
Tax payment optionsProperty tax payments can be made:
- At financial institutions
- Through online banking
- By setting up pre-authorized payment plans by month or due date, to help spread the payments throughout the year. This also helps ensure on-time payment. For more...
City expands and permanently adopts Significant Tree Maintenance Rebate Program
Posted on Wednesday, April 22, 2026 01:00 PM
Burlington, Ont.—April 22, 2026— Yesterday, Burlington City Council approved the expansion and permanent adoption of the City’s Significant Tree Maintenance Rebate Program to better support residents in caring for established trees on their property.
“Significant trees” are defined by the City's private tree by-law as trees that are equal to or larger than 75 centimetres in diameter.
The program is designed to encourage proactive maintenance and reduce removals of significant trees, and support canopy retention and the City’s goal of 35 per cent canopy cover by 2060.
The City has also doubled the annual funding for the program, increasing it from $25,000 to $50,000, which means more residents can receive support.
Program details:-
The rebate will subsidize 50 per cent of maintenance costs, up to $1,000 per tree, per property.To apply, residents must live within the City’s urban boundary, where the private tree by-law applies.
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Before starting any work, residents are encouraged to speak with a...
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