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Civic holiday: What's open and closed at the City of Burlington
Posted on Tuesday, July 30, 2024 10:19 AM
Burlington, Ont. — July 30, 2024 — City of Burlington administrative services will be closed for the Civic holiday on Monday, Aug. 5. For a list of which City services and facilities are available on the long weekend, please see the summary below or visit burlington.ca.
Fireworks reminder
Fireworks are not permitted to be set off on the August Civic holiday. As per the City's bylaw, family (low-hazard) fireworks can only be set off on Canada Day and Victoria Day. For more information regarding who to contact if you have a personal safety concern related to the use of fireworks, visit burlington.ca/fireworks.
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City of Burlington making it easier to live more sustainably
Posted on Monday, July 29, 2024 09:30 AM
The City of Burlington is working to make the city and living in Burlington more environmentally sustainable and climate resilient through both policy and action.
Better Homes BurlingtonAfter a successful pilot program in 2023, the Better Homes Burlington program is now available to help homeowners find and understand options, available incentives and help with the cost of doing home energy upgrades to improve energy efficiency.
Homeowners can connect with City staff who will assist in finding potential green energy rebates, incentives and grants from businesses and different levels of government. Homeowners can also apply for a limited number of interest-free loans from the City of Burlington for up to $10,000 for the purchase and installation of an air-source heat pump.
To connect with City staff or learn more about funding, visit burlington.ca/betterhomes or email betterhomes@burlington.ca.
Electric Vehicle Charging Stations AddedFour new electric vehicle charging stations are being...
Flood recovery supports available for affected residents
Posted on Friday, July 19, 2024 04:53 PM
The City of Burlington is working with community partners to clean up the city, remove debris and support residents in their flood recovery efforts. All roads are now open. Most sports fields are open and all sports fields will be open for use by July 20.
To date, 680 homes have reported home flooding from the 65mm of rain which began on July 15. More rain fell on July 16.
Today, July 19, City staff gave an update at the special meeting of Council. Another special meeting of Council is scheduled for Aug. 7 at 9:30 a.m. Residents can attend in person or stream online at burlington.ca/calendar.
Halton Region’s Ex-gratia GrantHalton Region’s Ex-gratia Grant ($1,000) for Public Sewer Backup can help residents to either offset the cost of an insurance deductible or help with flooding-related costs that are not otherwise covered under their home insurance policy.
To be eligible for the Ex-gratia grant, property owners must report flooding, regardless of the source, to Halton Region by calling...
Notice of decision for Official Plan Amendment 149
Posted on Thursday, July 18, 2024 08:59 AM
With respect to an Official Plan Amendment
Subsection 17(34) of the Planning Act
Date of decision: July 16, 2024
Date of notice: July 18, 2024
Last date of appeal: Aug. 7, 2024
A decision was made on the date noted above to approve Amendment No. 149 to the Official Plan of the City of Burlington.
Purpose and effect of the amendment
The purpose of this Amendment is to provide policy support for the proposed development consisting of a 25 storey and 18 storey tower, which will include a total of 444 residential units, with non-residential uses permitted at grade on the lands identified as 784 Brant St.
Public consultation was conducted between Aug. 17, 2021, and July 9, 2024. As a result of public consultation, the City received 26 comments and five delegations at the Statutory Public meeting held on Oct. 12, 2021, and two delegations at the Committee of the Whole meeting held on July 8, 2024. Comments received were considered as part of Council’s decision-making process.
When and how to file an...
Notice of Passing of Zoning Bylaw 2020.481
Posted on Thursday, July 18, 2024 08:51 AM
Burlington City Council passed Bylaw 2020.481 to amend Bylaw 2020, as amended, on July 16, 2024, under Section 34 of the Planning Act, 1990, as amended. File number: 520-07/21 (PL-59-24)
Bylaw 2020.481 rezones land at 784 Brant St (Parcel A) to permit the development of two towers of 25 and 18 storeys, connected by a three-storey podium.
Public Consultation on the proposed zoning bylaw amendment occurred through a Statutory Public Meeting held on Oct. 12, 2021, at the Community Planning, Regulation and Mobility Committee. Notice of the Statutory Public Meeting was mailed to tenants and owners within 120m of the subject land on Sept. 21, 2021, and published in the Burlington Post on Sept. 13, 2021. The City received 26 comments on the proposed amendment. There were five delegations at the Statutory Public Meeting on Oct. 12, 2021 and two delegations at the Committee of the Whole meeting on July 8, 2024.
For further information, please contact Benjamin Kissner of the Community...
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