Notice of City-initiated minor by-law amendment to Zoning By-law 09-2026 for housekeeping purposes

TAKE NOTICE that the Corporation of the City of Burlington is providing this notice pursuant to Sections 34 and 39.2 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P.13, as amended, and the Burlington Delegated Authority By-law (By-law No. 71-2023), as amended, for housekeeping purposes to ensure clarity and to assist in the consistent interpretation and application of the City’s Zoning By-law.

The Director of Community Planning of the City of Burlington intends to pass the amending by-law through delegated authority on Aug. 28, 2026.

Purpose and effect of the proposed by-law

The purpose of the proposed housekeeping amendment is to modify regulations and make various amendments to clarify Part 8 the Holding Zone Requirements of the Burlington Residential Zoning By-law (By-law 09-2026).

The effect of the proposed housekeeping amendment would update Part 8, Holding Zone Requirements, including revisions to regulations for correcting and clarifying existing wording and deleting unnecessary regulations.

Comment period

Aug. 5, 2026 – Aug. 26, 2026 (20 days)

All written submissions sent to newzoning@burlington.ca by Aug. 26, 2026, will be considered by the Director of Community Planning before a decision is made.

More information about this matter, including information about appeal rights can be directed to: newzoning@burlington.ca.

How to obtain the staff report and supporting material

The staff report includes details of the proposal and is available for review as of Aug. 18, 2026. The draft by-law is available to review. To obtain a copy of the staff report or draft by-law, please contact Todd Evershed, Supervisor, Special Projects & Urban Design at todd.evershed@burlington.ca or 905-335-7600, ext. 7870.

DATED at the City of Burlington on Aug. 5, 2026.