NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING AND PUBLIC HEARING
Date: Tuesday, February 3RD, 2026 Time: 6:00 p.m.
Pursuant to Section 34 of the Planning Act
APPLICATION FOR ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT (ZBA 1/2026)
Applicant: Township of Lucan Biddulph
Location: Applies to all lands within the Township
Purpose and Effect of the Zoning By-law Amendment The purpose and effect of this zoning by-law amendment is to streamline the development of diverse and sustainable housing options by implementing the following initiatives:
• End exclusionary zoning
• Reduce or eliminate parking standards
• Eliminate restrictions and add flexibility
• Design and implement guidelines for additional residential units (ARUs) in both the urban and agricultural areas
The Township will be considering the amendment to the Township of Lucan Biddulph’s Comprehensive Zoning By-law to address the following:
1. Initiatives within the Housing Accelerator Fund Action Plan aimed at supporting intensification, including permitting 4 units as-of-right in serviced urban areas and simplifying zoning provisions;
2. New permitted building types and permitted used in residential zones to provide a wider range and mix of housing options, subject to limitations such as size and parking;
3. Introducing a framework for Additional Residential Units in both the urban and agricultural areas;
4. New definitions and general provisions to modernize the Zoning By-law; and;
5. Introductions for opportunities to reduce parking standards for affordable and higher density forms of development while opening opportunities for shared offsite parking through agreements.
In accordance with Section 34(10.4) of the Planning Act, R.S.O., 1990, as amended, the Township of Lucan Biddulph has deemed this application for a Zoning By-law Amendment to be complete on January 9th for the purposes of Section 34(10.1) and (10.2) of the Planning Act.