Posted on Friday, May 09, 2025 07:56 AM
The City of Burlington is proposing amendments the Burlington Official Plan, 2020 that will delegate authority to staff to pass minor bylaw amendments under Section 34 of the Planning Act that are of a minor nature, in accordance with Section 39.2 of the Planning Act and the City’s Delegated Authority Bylaw, as outlined below. The proposed amendment will also establish alternative measures to be used for public notice and obtaining public opinion on Official Plan and Zoning Bylaw amendments.
Proposed Amendments
The proposed Official Plan Amendment will apply City-wide and will outline the objectives and policies for delegated authority. Delegated authority will allow staff the authority make technical changes to the Official Plan and to pass minor bylaw amendments under Section 34 of the Planning Act that are of a minor nature, in accordance with Section 39.2 of the Planning Act and the City’s Delegated Authority Bylaw. The proposed delegation of authority to pass minor bylaw amendments will be...
Posted on Thursday, May 08, 2025 11:00 AM
As we welcome the warmer weather, the City is excited to announce the opening of several park amenities.
Opening Dates and Updates:For a list of parks and amenities, visit: facilities.burlington.ca
Posted on Friday, May 02, 2025 03:34 PM
Burlington, Ont.—May 2, 2025— The City is aware of the cutting down of trees on those portions of the Millcroft Golf Course that have been approved for redevelopment by the Ontario Land Tribunal. The City is investigating this activity and as such, no further comment can be provided at this time.
The City recognizes that many in our community have an interest in this project. The City will keep the community informed as much as possible as the project proceeds.
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Posted on Monday, April 28, 2025 04:30 PM
In accordance with the Public Notice Policy, The Corporation of the City of Burlington hereby gives notice to advise the Committee of the Whole will consider the Council Composition and Ward Boundary Review Final Report and Recommendations prior to the enactment of a bylaw dividing, establishing or dissolving of wards.
This matter will be considered at the Committee of the Whole on Monday, May 12, 2025, at 9:30 a.m. in Council Chambers, City Hall, 426 Brant St., Burlington, with members, staff and delegates participating in-person or remotely via Zoom. If approved, the matter will be forwarded to City Council on May 20, 2025. The staff report regarding this matter will form part of the regular Committee of the Whole meeting agenda and will be available to the public on May 2, 2025 – Report LLS-29-25.
Correspondence will be accepted at clerks@burlington.ca. Individuals wishing to speak to Committee of the Whole regarding this matter should register to delegate at burlington.ca/delegate by
Posted on Monday, April 28, 2025 03:06 PM
The City of Burlington is inviting community members to join City staff and consultants at a public meeting about the Burlington Avenue & Ontario Street Heritage Conservation District (HCD) study area. The event will be held on Wednesday, June 11 from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at Burlington City Hall (426 Brant Street).
This is an opportunity to share feedback about what a Heritage Conservation District (HCD) Plan means to you. City staff will be there to share information, and provide an overview of the draft Heritage Conservation District (HCD) Plan and Guidelines.
Date & Time: Wednesday, June 11th from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Location: Burlington City Hall (426 Brant Street), second floor, Room 247
Project Website: getinvolvedburlington.ca/heritagehcd (HCD Plan and Guidelines available will be here)
Project Lead: Chloe Richer, Senior Planner – Heritage, City of Burlington, heritage@burlington.ca, 905-335-7777, ext. 7427
Study Consultants: Chris Warden, Studio Lead | Architect, TRACE Architectures; Emily Guy...
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