Category: Growth

Potential Religious sites

As requested by Council at several recent planning public meetings (410 Clair and 3 Watson) attached is an updated map of potential sites for religious establishments in the City of Guelph along with a spreadsheet containing additional information about the sites. Please note that the mapping does not reflect “ all” sites in the City zoned […]

Proposed Official Plan Designation for 146 Downey Road

As you know, Seaton Ridge Communities Ltd. is planning a development at 146 Downey Road. Following a series of meetings and lengthy, detailed discussions between the developer, City planning staff and the adjacent community, agreement has been reached on a 45-unit residential condominium development that we believe will fit well into our neighbourhood. I understand […]

Open House – Official Plan Update Directions

The City’s Official Plan provides direction for all types of development within the city; environmental and cultural heritage conservation, transportation planning, and other matters. The Plan incorporates the goals of the City’s Strategic Plan, Growth Management Strategy, Community Energy Plan, Natural Heritage Strategy and other policy documents that strive to create and maintain a beautiful, […]

City and Belmont Equity take next step in legal action relating to Hanlon Creek Business Park

As part of the ongoing legal action relating to the Hanlon Creek Business Park (HCBP) occupation that took place last summer, the City of Guelph and Belmont Equity have served former occupants of the site with a statement of claim which includes damages in the amount of $5 million. During the occupation, the City obtained […]