Notice of Public Meeting - Concerning the proposed changes to the Development Charges By-law 4839

TAKE NOTICE that, in accordance with section 12 of the Development Charges Act, 1997, as amended, the Planning Advisory Committee of the Town of Perth will hold a public meeting on September 27, 2021 at 5:30 p.m. virtually via Zoom, to present and obtain public input on the municipality’s proposed changes to the Development Charges (D.C.) by-law as it pertains to additional dwellings and dwelling units.

THE EFFECT of the proposed amendments to the Development Charges By-law is to provide an updated By-law for the Town in accordance with the Development Charges Act.
On September 18, 2020, the COVID-19 Economic Recovery Act received Royal Assent which mandated several changes to the Development Charges Act including the exemption of development charges for second dwelling units and second dwelling. This means that the creation of a second dwelling unit in a new dwelling and/or prescribed ancillary structures associated with a new dwelling, are exempt from development charges.

Following the changes to the Development Charges Act, the Town is updating the Development Charges By-law to reflect the mandate from the COVID-19 Economic Recovery Act. The exemption of development charges is only for additional units associated with new construction of the principal dwelling, not for existing principal dwellings. The purpose of the change to the Development Charges Act is to assist with affordable housing initiatives across the province.

ANY PERSON may attend the Public Meeting and/or make written or verbal representations related to the proposed Development Charges By-law. Written comments must be submitted to the Director of Development Services at the address above, prior to September 27, 2021.

Contact: Bradley Wright
Director Development Services
development@perth.ca
Tel: (613) 267-3311
Fax: (613) 267-5635