Inclusionary Zoning for Affordable Housing Study

Recently, the Province announced potential changes to Ontario Regulation 232/18, which guides how municipalities can implement Inclusionary Zoning (IZ). As a past participant in the City’s IZ study, we wanted to ensure you are aware of the proposed changes and how to provide feedback to the Province.

In the table below, we have developed a comparison of Mississauga's current policies and the proposed provincial regulatory changes.

The Province is accepting comments from members of the public on the proposed changes until December 9, 2022. 

To read more about these changes and share your feedback with the Province, see Environmental Registry of Ontario Notice #019-6173: https://ero.ontario.ca/notice/019-6173

The current IZ Ontario Regulation 232/18 can be accessed here: https://www.ontario.ca/laws/regulation/180232  

City staff  have prepared a corporate report in response to the proposed legislation titled Bill 23 "More Homes Built Faster Act" and Implications for the City of Mississauga.  It will be reviewed at a Special Council meeting on November 23 at 9:30 a.m.  You can read a copy of the report here.

For more information from City Staff, please contact:

Catherine Parsons, MCIP, RPP

Planner, Planning Innovation, Planning and Building Department

T 905-615-3200 ext. 8409

catherine.parsons@mississauga.ca

Table 1: Comparison of Mississauga’s IZ Policies vs. Proposed Provincial Regulation Changes

On August 10, 2022 Mississauga City Council adopted Inclusionary Zoning (IZ) Official Plan policies and zoning provisions, which will help get more affordable housing built across the City. 

IZ is a tool that allows the City to require affordable housing units in certain new housing developments. Mississauga’s IZ policy will apply to larger development located in certain Major Transit Station Areas across the City. Once built, the new units will remain affordable over time.

Please see the notice of passing here.

If you have questions, or would like to share comments and concerns, you can also email Catherine.Parsons@mississauga.ca.

Thank you for your ongoing participation on the project. 

Warmly,

The Inclusionary Zoning for Affordable Housing Study Team

Recommendations on the Affordability Term for Inclusionary Zoning Units 

Staff will be presenting a supplementary recommendation report on the Inclusionary Zoning for Affordable Housing Study.  The report recommends changes to the affordability term for affordable rental and affordable ownership units. Community members can attend to ask questions and share their views. The Planning and Development Committee will make a decision on the proposed changes at the meeting.  The meeting agenda is available here one week prior to the meeting.  The meeting agenda will include the report as well as further details on how to participate virtually, in person, or provide written comments. Please note that advance notice is required if you wish to participate.  

Final Council adoption of the Inclusionary Zoning policy and zoning framework is targeted for the August 10, 2022 Council meeting.  

Planning and Development Committee Meeting

• Date: Monday, August 8, 2022 
• Time: 1:30 PM
• Location: Online and Mississauga Civic Centre, Council Chamber, 300 City Centre Drive 

If you are unable to attend, have questions, or would like to share comments and concerns, you can also email Catherine.Parsons@mississauga.ca or post on our Q&A tool. 

Thank you for your ongoing participation on the Inclusionary Zoning Study for Affordable Housing.

Warmly,

The Inclusionary Zoning for Affordable Housing Study Team

Staff will be presenting a recommendation report on the Inclusionary Zoning for Affordable Housing Study, including Official Plan policies and Zoning By-law regulations. Community members can attend to ask questions and share their views. The Planning and Development Committee will make a decision on the proposed changes at the meeting. The meeting agenda is available here one week prior to the meeting.  The meeting agenda will include the report as well as further details on how to participate virtually, in person, or provide written comments. Please note that advance notice is required if you wish to participate.  

Planning and Development Committee Meeting

• Date: Tuesday, July 5, 2022
• Time: 6:00 PM
• Location: Online and Mississauga Civic Centre, Council Chamber, 300 City Centre Drive 

If you are unable to attend, have questions, or would like to share comments and concerns, you can also email Catherine.Parsons@mississauga.ca or post on our Q&A tool. 

Thank you for your ongoing participation on the Inclusionary Zoning Study for Affordable Housing.

Warmly,

The Inclusionary Zoning for Affordable Housing Study Team

Thank you for participating and providing feedback on the IZ for Affordable Housing Study. The Inclusionary Zoning for Affordable Housing Study Draft Official Plan Amendment and Zoning Framework is now available for review. It will also be presented at Planning and Development Committee (PDC) on May 30, 2022. The Draft Official Plan Amendment documents can be viewed by clicking the links below:

1. IZ Draft Official Plan Amendment Staff Report
2. Appendix 1 - Draft IZ Official Plan Amendment
3. Appendix 2 - Draft IZ Zoning Framework

If you are unable to attend the May 30th  PDC meeting, have questions, or would like to share comments and concerns, please email catherine.parsons@mississauga.ca or post your comments directly on to the report using our interactive PDF tool.

Please know, that your participation and feedback helped to inform the draft OPA and Zoning Framework. 

In February and March 2022, the City held three meetings to gather feedback and comments on the preliminary policy directions for IZ. The first was a Community Meeting held on February 24, 2022, followed by two Roundtable Sessions for key stakeholders: developers on March 8, 2022, and housing advocates on March 10, 2022. We have compiled a summary of the feedback we received at the meeting. Please see the document here.   

In addition to the meetings, a survey was launched to gather feedback on the preliminary policy directions for IZ. The survey consists of six questions that ask about current and future housing situations, balancing priorities, incentives, and policy options. Between February 23, 2022, and April 13, 2022, 45 unique responses were received, which we have summarized here.   

Thank you for your ongoing participation in the study. 

Sincerely, 

The Inclusionary Zoning for Affordable Housing Study project team

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We will be presenting the draft Inclusionary Zoning for Affordable Housing Policies. Community members can attend to ask questions and share further comments on the proposed changes. 

Public Meeting - Planning and Development Committee 

• Date: Monday, May 30, 2022
• Time: 1:30 PM 
• Location: Online and Mississauga Civic Centre, Council Chamber, 300 City Centre Drive
• The public Meeting Notice can be found here  

This meeting will be held in person and online. Advance registration is required to make a verbal submission at the meeting virtually. Advance registration is preferred to make a verbal submission at the meeting in person. The proceedings will be streamed live online for the public to view at the following link: http://www. mississauga.ca/portal/cityhall/council-and-committeevideos.

If you wish to phone in to listen to the meeting only, please call 905-615-3200, ext. 4915 for instructions.

The report is available online here one week before the meeting. If you are unable to attend, have questions, or would like to share comments and concerns, you can also email or post on our Q&A tool. 

Thank you for your ongoing participation.

Warmly,

The Inclusionary Zoning for Affordable Housing Study Team

Join us for a community meeting on Inclusionary Zoning and City-wide Major Transit Station Areas. Staff will present preliminary policy directions affecting future developments in major transit station areas. Learn how these policies could help to bring more affordable units to the City over the long term.

Date: Thursday, February 24, 2022.

Time: 6:30 – 8:00 PM

Register here for the virtual community meeting!

On January 24^th, 2022, staff will present an update on the City’s Inclusionary Zoning study to the Planning and Development Committee (PDC) meeting. Learn about the proposed policy directions and how it could help to bring more affordable units to the City over the long term. The PDC Information Report is available to view here.

Planning and Development Committee Meeting

Date: January 24, 2022

Time: 6:00 PM

Location: Online, can be streamed live here

File: CD.06-INC

Participate Virtually

Advance registration is required to participate and/or make a comment in the meeting virtually. Please email deputations.presentations@mississauga.ca no later than Friday, January 21, 2022 at 4:00 p.m. and provide your name, phone number, and file number if you wish to speak to the Committee. Any materials you wish to show the Committee during your presentation must be provided as an attachment to the email. Links to cloud services will not be accepted. You will be provided with directions on how to participate from Clerks' staff.

Participate Via Telephone

Residents without access to the internet, via computer, smartphone or tablet, can participate and/or make comment in the meeting via telephone. To register, please call Megan Piercey at 905-615-3200 ext. 4915 no later than Friday, January 21, 2022 at 4:00 p.m. You must provide your name, phone number, and file number if you wish to speak to the Committee. You will be provided with directions on how to participate from Clerks' staff.

Thank you for your participation in the Inclusionary Zoning for Affordable Housing Study!

On February 24, 2022, the City of Mississauga held an online community meeting on Inclusionary Zoning and City-Wide Major Transit Station Areas. Staff presented preliminary policy directions affecting future developments in major transit stations areas. Have your say and:

• Complete the survey on your Inclusionary Zoning priorities (the survey is now closed)
• Review the presentation slides
• Watch the recording of Part 1 and Part 2 of the community meeting

Thank you for your participation in the Inclusionary Zoning for Affordable Housing Study!