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PRIVATE APPROACH BY-LAW 2003-447 – REVISIONS
RÈGLEMENT SUR LES VOIES D’ACCÈS PRIVÉES – RÉVISIONS
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
That Council approve the revisions to the Private Approach By-law (2003447), as set out in Document 1.
RECOMMANDATION DU COMITÉ
Que le Conseil approuve les révisions au Règlement 2003-447 sur les voies
d’accès privées énoncées dans le document 1.
DOCUMENTATION / DOCUMENTATION
1.
Acting Deputy City Manager, Planning and Infrastructure report dated 27 May
2015 (ACS2015-PAI-PGM-0095).
Rapport du directrice municipale adjointe, Urbanisme et infrastructure daté le 27
mai 2015 (ACS2015-PAI-PGM-0095).
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Report to
Rapport au:
Transportation Committee
Comité des transports
3 June 2015 / 3 juin 2015
and Council
et au Conseil
10 June 2015 / 10 juin 2015
Submitted on May 27, 2015
Soumis le 27 mai 2015
Submitted by
Soumis par:
John L. Moser,
Acting Deputy City Manager / Directeur municipal adjoint par interim
Planning and Infrastructure / Urbanisme et infrastructure
Contact Person
Personne ressource:
John Smit, Acting Manager / Gestionnaire par intérim / Policy Development and
Urban Design / Élaboration des politiques et Design urbain
(613) 580-2424, 13866, [email protected]
Ward: CITY WIDE / À L'ÉCHELLE DE LA
VILLE
File Number: ACS2015-PAI-PGM-0095
SUBJECT: Private Approach By-law 2003-447 – Revisions
OBJET:
Règlement sur les voies d’accès privées – Révisions
REPORT RECOMMENDATION
That Transportation Committee recommend Council approve the revisions to the
Private Approach By-law (2003-447), as set out in Document 1.
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RECOMMANDATION DU RAPPORT
Que le Comité des transports recommande au Conseil d’approuver les révisions
au Règlement 2003-447 sur les voies d’accès privées énoncées dans le
document 1.
BACKGROUND
The new zoning requirements within the Mature Neighbourhoods By-law affect how a
private approach permit is obtained within the area covered by the Mature
Neighbourhoods Overlay. The changes recommended in this report (attached as
Document 1) align the Private Approach By-law with these new zoning requirements. In
addition, changes are recommended to make wording more consistent.
The Mature Neighbourhoods By-law was approved by Council on March 25, 2015.
The Private Approach By-law was approved by Council in 2003, as an amalgamation of
previous municipalities’ by-laws.
DISCUSSION
Within the Mature Neighbourhoods By-law, a Streetscape Character Analysis is
required for new low-rise residential development in order to establish the zoning
regulations that apply to the use of lands in the front yard, driveways and parking, as
well as the location of the front door of a house. The by-law has transformed the parking
requirement into a permission to provide parking only if it is provided in a way that is
consistent with the streetscape’s dominant character. There are limits on driveway
widths, and on the ability to have individual driveways, depending on the width of a lot.
In other words, it is no longer automatic that a curb cut and a driveway will be granted
on every lot.
To ensure consistency between City by-laws, the changes recommended in the Private
Approach By-law reflect the new zoning requirements that only permit driveways in
defined circumstances and establish clear limits on permitted widths of driveways within
the mature neighbourhoods.
RURAL IMPLICATIONS
There are no rural implications associated with this report.
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CONSULTATION
The changes recommended in this report have been part of the public consultation
associated with the Mature Neighbourhoods By-law and represent the implementation
of Council direction as approved by the Ontario Municipal Board.
COMMENTS BY THE WARD COUNCILLORS
This is a city-wide issue – not applicable.
LEGAL IMPLICATIONS
There are no legal impediments to approving the recommendation of this report.
RISK MANAGEMENT IMPLICATIONS
If the recommended changes are not adopted by Council, contradictions between the
Private Approach By-law and the provisions of the Mature Neighbourhoods Zoning
By-law would exist.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS
There are no direct financial implications.
ACCESSIBILITY IMPACTS
There are no accessibility implications associated with this report.
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPLICATIONS
The Mature Neighbourhoods By-law establishes new zoning requirements within the
central residential communities of Ottawa that support walkability and active
transportation. Providing clearer rules, and more control on the location of automobiles
within the most walkable neighbourhoods of Ottawa, has beneficial impacts on the built
and social environments, as well as contributing to the reduction of greenhouse gas
emissions.
TERM OF COUNCIL PRIORITIES
This report supports the following Term of Council Priorities:
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Promote alternative mobility choices;
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Reduce environmental impact;
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Achieve equity and inclusion for an aging and diverse population; and
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Improve the public’s confidence in and satisfaction with the way Council works.
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION
Document 1 Details of Recommended Zoning (Previously distributed and held on file)
DISPOSITION
Upon approval, staff will implement the recommended by-law amendments.