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Notices and meeting information are attached to the agenda and minutes, including: availability of simultaneous interpretation and accessibility accommodations; in camera meeting procedures; information items not subject to discussion; personal information disclaimer for correspondents and public speakers; notices regarding minutes; and remote participation details. Accessible formats and communication supports are available, upon request. Except where otherwise indicated, reports requiring Council consideration will be presented to Council on February 25, 2026, in Planning and Housing Committee Report 60. The deadline to register by phone to speak or submit written comments or visual presentations is 4 pm on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, and the deadline to register by email to speak is 8:30 am on Wednesday, February 18, 2026.
- Public Notices French - Hybrid Standing Committee 2025 (AODA).pdf
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Declarations of Interest
Confirmation of Minutes
PHC Minutes 59 – February 4, 2026
Postponements and Deferrals
PHC 2024-04 - Issuance of N5, N12, N13, and AGIs at the Landlord Tenant Board in Ottawa
This response was originally listed on the agenda for the meeting of February 4, 2026. It has been added to this agenda as a discussion item.
This response was originally listed on the agenda for the meeting of February 4, 2026. It has been added to this agenda as a discussion item.
- PHC 2024-04 - REVISED Issuance of N5, N12, N13, and AGIs at the Landlord Tenant Board in Ottawa.pdf
- PHC 2024-04 - Original Issuance of N5, N12, N13, and AGIs at the Landlord Tenant Board in Ottawa.pdf
Planning, Development and Building Services Department
Official Plan Amendment – Leitrim East Urban Expansion Area
File Number: ACS2026-PDB-PSX-0009 - Riverside South-Findlay Creek (22) Report Recommendation(s) That Planning and Housing Committee recommend Council refuse the Official Plan Amendment to amend Schedule B7 to add the subject lands to the urban boundary and to designate them as 'Neighbourhood' with a 'Future Neighbourhood Overlay' and direct staff to defend the City’s position at the Ontario Land Tribunal. That Planning and Housing Committee recommends that Council refuse the Official Plan Amendment to create a new area specific policy to allow for the evaluation of land within 500.0 metres of an active quarry for future consideration of urban expansion and direct staff to defend the City’s position at the Ontario Land Tribunal. That Planning and Housing Committee approve the Consultation Details Section of this report be included as part of the ‘brief explanation’ in the Summary of Written and Oral Public Submissions, to be prepared by the Office of the City Clerk and submitted to Council in the report titled, “Summary of Oral and Written Public Submissions for Items Subject to the Planning Act ‘Explanation Requirements’ at the City Council Meeting of February 25, 2026’ subject to submissions received between the publication of this report and the time of Council’s decision.
File Number: ACS2026-PDB-PSX-0009 - Riverside South-Findlay Creek (22) Report Recommendation(s) That Planning and Housing Committee recommend Council refuse the Official Plan Amendment to amend Schedule B7 to add the subject lands to the urban boundary and to designate them as 'Neighbourhood' with a 'Future Neighbourhood Overlay' and direct staff to defend the City’s position at the Ontario Land Tribunal. That Planning and Housing Committee recommends that Council refuse the Official Plan Amendment to create a new area specific policy to allow for the evaluation of land within 500.0 metres of an active quarry for future consideration of urban expansion and direct staff to defend the City’s position at the Ontario Land Tribunal. That Planning and Housing Committee approve the Consultation Details Section of this report be included as part of the ‘brief explanation’ in the Summary of Written and Oral Public Submissions, to be prepared by the Office of the City Clerk and submitted to Council in the report titled, “Summary of Oral and Written Public Submissions for Items Subject to the Planning Act ‘Explanation Requirements’ at the City Council Meeting of February 25, 2026’ subject to submissions received between the publication of this report and the time of Council’s decision.
Zoning By-law Amendment - 2510 and 2502 Saint-Laurent Boulevard, 1900 and 1920 Walkley Road, 2990 and 3000 Conroy Road, and 2425 Don Reid Drive
File Number: ACS2026-PDB-PS-0033 - Gloucester-Southgate (10) Report Recommendation(s) That Planning and Housing Committee recommend Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 2502 and 2510 Saint-Laurent Boulevard, 1900 and 1920 Walkley Road, 2990 and 3000 Conroy Road, and 2425 Don Reid Drive, as shown in Document 1, to facilitate a 160-unit townhouse development, park block, and block for future development, as detailed in Document 2. That Planning and Housing Committee approve the Consultation Details Section of this report be included as part of the ‘brief explanation’ in the Summary of Written and Oral Public Submissions, to be prepared by the Office of the City Clerk and submitted to Council in the report titled, “Summary of Oral and Written Public Submissions for Items Subject to the Planning Act ‘Explanation Requirements’ at the City Council Meeting of February 25, 2026,” subject to submissions received between the publication of this report and the time of Council’s decision.
File Number: ACS2026-PDB-PS-0033 - Gloucester-Southgate (10) Report Recommendation(s) That Planning and Housing Committee recommend Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 2502 and 2510 Saint-Laurent Boulevard, 1900 and 1920 Walkley Road, 2990 and 3000 Conroy Road, and 2425 Don Reid Drive, as shown in Document 1, to facilitate a 160-unit townhouse development, park block, and block for future development, as detailed in Document 2. That Planning and Housing Committee approve the Consultation Details Section of this report be included as part of the ‘brief explanation’ in the Summary of Written and Oral Public Submissions, to be prepared by the Office of the City Clerk and submitted to Council in the report titled, “Summary of Oral and Written Public Submissions for Items Subject to the Planning Act ‘Explanation Requirements’ at the City Council Meeting of February 25, 2026,” subject to submissions received between the publication of this report and the time of Council’s decision.
Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments – 550 Wanaki Road
File Number: ACS2026-PDB-PSX-0026 - Rideau-Rockcliffe (13) Report Recommendation(s) That Planning and Housing Committee recommend Council: Approve an Amendment to the Official Plan Volume 2A Wateridge Village Secondary Plan, Section 2: Land Designation and Key Urban Design Direction specific to a portion of 550 Wanaki Road, as detailed in Document 3, by adding a new site-specific policy to allow for a school, as detailed in Document 2. Approve an Amendment to the Zoning By-law 2008-250 for a portion of 550 Wanaki Road, as shown in Document 3, to rezone the lands from Business Park Industrial, Subzone 14 (IP14 H(50)) to Business Park Industrial, Subzone 14, Urban Exception XXXX (IP14 [XXXX] H(50)) to permit a school, as detailed in Document 4. That Planning and Housing Committee approve the Consultation Details Section of this report be included as part of the ‘brief explanation’ in the Summary of Written and Oral Public Submissions, to be prepared by the Office of the City Clerk and submitted to Council in the report titled, “Summary of Oral and Written Public Submissions for Items Subject to the Planning Act ‘Explanation Requirements’ at the City Council Meeting of 25 February 2026 ,” subject to submissions received between the publication of this report and the time of Council’s decision. (on behalf of Councillor King) WHEREAS Wateridge Village is one of Ottawa’s fastest-growing neighbourhoods and, at full build-out, is expected to be home to more than 10,000 residents, underscoring the importance of timely and well-planned community infrastructure, including schools; and WHEREAS there is broad community support for the establishment of a new elementary school in Wateridge Village as a critical investment in children, families, and the long-term vitality of the community; and WHEREAS the rapid growth of the neighbourhood requires careful and coordinated planning, particularly for a school site where vehicular traffic, transit operations, pedestrians, and cyclists will converge daily; and WHEREAS the Conseil des écoles catholiques du Centre-Est has brought forward a proposal for a new French Catholic elementary school in Wateridge Village at 550 Wanaki Road, as part of its long-term planning to address enrolment pressures and service needs in the east end of Ottawa; and WHEREAS Wanaki Road functions as a primary corridor and one of only two access routes serving Wateridge Village, and the introduction of a school at this location will increase traffic volumes, particularly during peak drop-off and pick-up periods; and WHEREAS concerns raised by the Councillor’s Office and the Wateridge Village Community Association regarding traffic capacity, access, queuing, and pedestrian safety are substantive and must be addressed; and WHEREAS the proposed pick-up, drop-off, and bus lay-by arrangements require further refinement to avoid conflicts with active transportation users, transit operations, and through-traffic, and to ensure sidewalks, cycle tracks, and travel lanes remain unobstructed; and WHEREAS the current site plan is not yet fully developed and does not, in its current form, sufficiently address the provision of on-site parent and school bus lay-by facilities; and WHEREAS there is a shared commitment among the City, the School Board, Canada Lands Company, and the Councillor’s Office to work collaboratively through the RMA and site plan process to ensure that pick-up and drop-off functions are accommodated on-site and not within the public road network; and WHEREAS given Wanaki Road’s critical role in the community, these matters require careful consideration and resolution through the proposed amendments and the site plan approval process. THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council affirm the importance of continued collaboration between the City and the Conseil des écoles catholiques du Centre-Est, including engagement with the community, transit services, Canada Lands Company, and the Councillor’s Office, through the RMA and site plan approval process; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this collaboration be undertaken with a view to appropriately addressing traffic operations, access, and safety considerations associated with the proposed school site, including bus lay-by and pick-up and drop-off operations, with particular attention to minimizing impacts on Wanaki Road.
File Number: ACS2026-PDB-PSX-0026 - Rideau-Rockcliffe (13) Report Recommendation(s) That Planning and Housing Committee recommend Council: Approve an Amendment to the Official Plan Volume 2A Wateridge Village Secondary Plan, Section 2: Land Designation and Key Urban Design Direction specific to a portion of 550 Wanaki Road, as detailed in Document 3, by adding a new site-specific policy to allow for a school, as detailed in Document 2. Approve an Amendment to the Zoning By-law 2008-250 for a portion of 550 Wanaki Road, as shown in Document 3, to rezone the lands from Business Park Industrial, Subzone 14 (IP14 H(50)) to Business Park Industrial, Subzone 14, Urban Exception XXXX (IP14 [XXXX] H(50)) to permit a school, as detailed in Document 4. That Planning and Housing Committee approve the Consultation Details Section of this report be included as part of the ‘brief explanation’ in the Summary of Written and Oral Public Submissions, to be prepared by the Office of the City Clerk and submitted to Council in the report titled, “Summary of Oral and Written Public Submissions for Items Subject to the Planning Act ‘Explanation Requirements’ at the City Council Meeting of 25 February 2026 ,” subject to submissions received between the publication of this report and the time of Council’s decision. (on behalf of Councillor King) WHEREAS Wateridge Village is one of Ottawa’s fastest-growing neighbourhoods and, at full build-out, is expected to be home to more than 10,000 residents, underscoring the importance of timely and well-planned community infrastructure, including schools; and WHEREAS there is broad community support for the establishment of a new elementary school in Wateridge Village as a critical investment in children, families, and the long-term vitality of the community; and WHEREAS the rapid growth of the neighbourhood requires careful and coordinated planning, particularly for a school site where vehicular traffic, transit operations, pedestrians, and cyclists will converge daily; and WHEREAS the Conseil des écoles catholiques du Centre-Est has brought forward a proposal for a new French Catholic elementary school in Wateridge Village at 550 Wanaki Road, as part of its long-term planning to address enrolment pressures and service needs in the east end of Ottawa; and WHEREAS Wanaki Road functions as a primary corridor and one of only two access routes serving Wateridge Village, and the introduction of a school at this location will increase traffic volumes, particularly during peak drop-off and pick-up periods; and WHEREAS concerns raised by the Councillor’s Office and the Wateridge Village Community Association regarding traffic capacity, access, queuing, and pedestrian safety are substantive and must be addressed; and WHEREAS the proposed pick-up, drop-off, and bus lay-by arrangements require further refinement to avoid conflicts with active transportation users, transit operations, and through-traffic, and to ensure sidewalks, cycle tracks, and travel lanes remain unobstructed; and WHEREAS the current site plan is not yet fully developed and does not, in its current form, sufficiently address the provision of on-site parent and school bus lay-by facilities; and WHEREAS there is a shared commitment among the City, the School Board, Canada Lands Company, and the Councillor’s Office to work collaboratively through the RMA and site plan process to ensure that pick-up and drop-off functions are accommodated on-site and not within the public road network; and WHEREAS given Wanaki Road’s critical role in the community, these matters require careful consideration and resolution through the proposed amendments and the site plan approval process. THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council affirm the importance of continued collaboration between the City and the Conseil des écoles catholiques du Centre-Est, including engagement with the community, transit services, Canada Lands Company, and the Councillor’s Office, through the RMA and site plan approval process; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this collaboration be undertaken with a view to appropriately addressing traffic operations, access, and safety considerations associated with the proposed school site, including bus lay-by and pick-up and drop-off operations, with particular attention to minimizing impacts on Wanaki Road.
Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment – 110 and 116 York Street and Part of 137 George Street
File Number: ACS2026-PDB-PSX-0014 - Rideau-Vanier (12) Report Recommendation(s) That Planning and Housing Committee recommend Council: Approve an amendment to the Official Plan, Volume 2C, for 110 and 116 York Street and Part of 137 George Street, as shown in Document 1, for increased building heights as detailed in Document 2. Approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 110 and 116 York Street and Part of 137 George Street, as shown in Document 1, to permit a 17-storey hotel addition, as detailed in Documents 3 and 4. That Planning and Housing Committee approve the Consultation Details Section of this report be included as part of the ‘brief explanation’ in the Summary of Written and Oral Public Submissions, to be prepared by the Of-fice of the City Clerk and submitted to Council in the report titled, “Summary of Oral and Written Public Submissions for Items Subject to the Planning Act ‘Explanation Requirements’ at the City Council Meeting of February 25, 2026,” subject to submissions received between the publication of this re-port and the time of Council’s decision.
File Number: ACS2026-PDB-PSX-0014 - Rideau-Vanier (12) Report Recommendation(s) That Planning and Housing Committee recommend Council: Approve an amendment to the Official Plan, Volume 2C, for 110 and 116 York Street and Part of 137 George Street, as shown in Document 1, for increased building heights as detailed in Document 2. Approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 110 and 116 York Street and Part of 137 George Street, as shown in Document 1, to permit a 17-storey hotel addition, as detailed in Documents 3 and 4. That Planning and Housing Committee approve the Consultation Details Section of this report be included as part of the ‘brief explanation’ in the Summary of Written and Oral Public Submissions, to be prepared by the Of-fice of the City Clerk and submitted to Council in the report titled, “Summary of Oral and Written Public Submissions for Items Subject to the Planning Act ‘Explanation Requirements’ at the City Council Meeting of February 25, 2026,” subject to submissions received between the publication of this re-port and the time of Council’s decision.
Heritage Permit for Alterations at 110-116 York Street
File Number: ACS2026-PDB-RHU-0009 - Rideau-Vanier (12) This Item will be considered by Built Heritage Committee on February 10, 2026. Report Recommendation(s) That Planning and Housing Committee recommend that Council: Approve the application to alter the property at 110-116 York Street to facilitate an expansion to the existing hotel on the site, according to plans by Neuf Architects dated November 11, 2025, and received on November 17, 2025, conditional upon the applicant: Revising the colour of the brick for the tower to be more compatible with the HCD to the satisfaction of heritage staff, prior to the issuance of a building permit; Providing samples of exterior cladding materials, including the proposed decorative ventilation screen at the northwest entrance for heritage staff’s approval, prior to the issuance of a building permit; Providing a copy of the building permit plans to heritage staff at the time of the submission of the building permit application. The submission shall clearly identify any changes from the approved herit-age permit and include a list and explanation of proposed changes; Continuing to work with heritage and urban design staff, in consultation with the Lowertown Community Association to finalize details of the proposed art installation on the east elevation of the building, to the satisfaction of the Program Manager of Heritage Planning; Ensuring that the proposed fixtures will be oriented to minimize light pollution as far as possible; final details of lighting and associated signage to be provided to heritage staff for approval prior to the is-suance of a building permit. Delegate authority for minor design changes to the Program Manager, Heritage Planning Branch, Planning, Development, and Building Services Department. Approve the issuance of the heritage permit with a two-year expiry date from the issuance unless otherwise extended by Council.
File Number: ACS2026-PDB-RHU-0009 - Rideau-Vanier (12) This Item will be considered by Built Heritage Committee on February 10, 2026. Report Recommendation(s) That Planning and Housing Committee recommend that Council: Approve the application to alter the property at 110-116 York Street to facilitate an expansion to the existing hotel on the site, according to plans by Neuf Architects dated November 11, 2025, and received on November 17, 2025, conditional upon the applicant: Revising the colour of the brick for the tower to be more compatible with the HCD to the satisfaction of heritage staff, prior to the issuance of a building permit; Providing samples of exterior cladding materials, including the proposed decorative ventilation screen at the northwest entrance for heritage staff’s approval, prior to the issuance of a building permit; Providing a copy of the building permit plans to heritage staff at the time of the submission of the building permit application. The submission shall clearly identify any changes from the approved herit-age permit and include a list and explanation of proposed changes; Continuing to work with heritage and urban design staff, in consultation with the Lowertown Community Association to finalize details of the proposed art installation on the east elevation of the building, to the satisfaction of the Program Manager of Heritage Planning; Ensuring that the proposed fixtures will be oriented to minimize light pollution as far as possible; final details of lighting and associated signage to be provided to heritage staff for approval prior to the is-suance of a building permit. Delegate authority for minor design changes to the Program Manager, Heritage Planning Branch, Planning, Development, and Building Services Department. Approve the issuance of the heritage permit with a two-year expiry date from the issuance unless otherwise extended by Council.
Zoning By-law Amendment - 1146 Snow Street
File Number: ACS2026-PDB-PSX-0012 - Beacon Hill-Cyrville (11) Report Recommendation(s) That Planning and Housing Committee recommend Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 1146 Snow Street as shown in Document 1, to permit a low-rise apartment dwelling with accompanying site‑specific zoning exceptions, as detailed in Document 2. That Planning and Housing Committee approve the Consultation Details Section of this report be included as part of the ‘brief explanation’ in the Summary of Written and Oral Public Submissions, to be prepared by the Office of the City Clerk and submitted to Council in the report titled, “Summary of Oral and Written Public Submissions for Items Subject to the Planning Act ‘Explanation Requirements’ at the City Council Meeting of February 25, 2026,” subject to submissions received between the publication of this report and the time of Council’s decision.
File Number: ACS2026-PDB-PSX-0012 - Beacon Hill-Cyrville (11) Report Recommendation(s) That Planning and Housing Committee recommend Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 1146 Snow Street as shown in Document 1, to permit a low-rise apartment dwelling with accompanying site‑specific zoning exceptions, as detailed in Document 2. That Planning and Housing Committee approve the Consultation Details Section of this report be included as part of the ‘brief explanation’ in the Summary of Written and Oral Public Submissions, to be prepared by the Office of the City Clerk and submitted to Council in the report titled, “Summary of Oral and Written Public Submissions for Items Subject to the Planning Act ‘Explanation Requirements’ at the City Council Meeting of February 25, 2026,” subject to submissions received between the publication of this report and the time of Council’s decision.
Zoning By-law Amendment – 1670 Tenth Line Road
File Number: ACS2026-PDB-PSX-0020 - Orléans East-Cumberland (1) Report Recommendation(s) That Planning and Housing Committee recommend Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 1670 Tenth Line, as shown in Document 1, to permit a low-rise apartment building, as detailed in Document 2. That Planning and Housing Committee approve the Consultation Details Section of this report be included as part of the ‘brief explanation’ in the Summary of Written and Oral Public Submissions, to be prepared by the Office of the City Clerk and submitted to Council in the report titled, “Summary of Oral and Written Public Submissions for Items Subject to the Planning Act ‘Explanation Requirements’ at the City Council Meeting of February 25, 2026,” subject to submissions received between the publication of this report and the time of Council’s decision.
File Number: ACS2026-PDB-PSX-0020 - Orléans East-Cumberland (1) Report Recommendation(s) That Planning and Housing Committee recommend Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2008-250 for 1670 Tenth Line, as shown in Document 1, to permit a low-rise apartment building, as detailed in Document 2. That Planning and Housing Committee approve the Consultation Details Section of this report be included as part of the ‘brief explanation’ in the Summary of Written and Oral Public Submissions, to be prepared by the Office of the City Clerk and submitted to Council in the report titled, “Summary of Oral and Written Public Submissions for Items Subject to the Planning Act ‘Explanation Requirements’ at the City Council Meeting of February 25, 2026,” subject to submissions received between the publication of this report and the time of Council’s decision.
- 5.7 - ACS2026-PDB-PSX-0020 (EN) - 1670 Tenth Line Rd.pdf
- 5.7 - ACS2026-PDB-PSX-0020 (FR) - 1670 Tenth Line Rd.pdf
In Camera Items
Notices of Motions (For Consideration at Subsequent Meeting)
Inquiries
Other Business
Adjournment
Next Meeting March 4, 2026.
Next Meeting March 4, 2026.
Minor Corrections to the New Zoning Bylaw
WHEREAS the third reading of the draft Zoning By-law will be considered by Council on March 11, 2026; and WHEREAS minor corrections are required prior to the third reading. THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the rules of procedure be waived to consid-er the following motion at this Committee meeting, rising to Council on February 25, 2026. WHEREAS a small number of consolidation errors have been identified where zoning by-law amendments to Zoning By-law 2008-250 were not carried forward into the draft Zoning By-Law; and WHEREAS staff are seeking authority to make these corrections prior to third reading of the Zoning By-law to alleviate the need to correct these errors in a separate report after enactment of the new Zoning By-law. THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council direct staff to include in the new Zoning By-law 2026-50, prior to third reading, all zoning by-law amendments to Zoning By-law 2008-250 approved by Council after July 6, 2022 (the date of the commencement of the new Zoning By-law project) which were inadvertent-ly omitted through consolidation errors in the new Zoning By-law 2026-50. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that pursuant to subsection 34(17) of the Planning Act, no further notice be given.
WHEREAS the third reading of the draft Zoning By-law will be considered by Council on March 11, 2026; and WHEREAS minor corrections are required prior to the third reading. THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the rules of procedure be waived to consid-er the following motion at this Committee meeting, rising to Council on February 25, 2026. WHEREAS a small number of consolidation errors have been identified where zoning by-law amendments to Zoning By-law 2008-250 were not carried forward into the draft Zoning By-Law; and WHEREAS staff are seeking authority to make these corrections prior to third reading of the Zoning By-law to alleviate the need to correct these errors in a separate report after enactment of the new Zoning By-law. THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council direct staff to include in the new Zoning By-law 2026-50, prior to third reading, all zoning by-law amendments to Zoning By-law 2008-250 approved by Council after July 6, 2022 (the date of the commencement of the new Zoning By-law project) which were inadvertent-ly omitted through consolidation errors in the new Zoning By-law 2026-50. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that pursuant to subsection 34(17) of the Planning Act, no further notice be given.
