Infill Development

Notice of Motion for Staff Report on Infill Development Standards and Committee of Adjustment Applications

Whereas new infill development standards were introduced to guide appropriate growth, maintain neighbourhood character, comply with the City of Markham’s Official Plan and reduce the number of variances being requested through the Committee of Adjustment; and

Whereas it is important to evaluate the effectiveness of these standards in achieving their intended objectives; and

Whereas tracking applications to the Committee of Adjustment can provide valuable insight into trends, challenges, and potential areas for improvement in the infill development review process; and

Whereas staff will be bringing forward housekeeping amendments to the Comprehensive Zoning Bylaw in the new year, providing an opportunity to incorporate any necessary minor adjustments to the infill development standards;

Therefore be it resolved that staff be directed to prepare a report on the implementation and effectiveness of the new infill development standards, including any observed impacts on development applications and neighbourhood compatibility; and

Be it further resolved that staff include in the report an analysis of Committee of Adjustment applications submitted since the introduction of these standards, identifying key trends, common variances requested, and any emerging issues that could inform the upcoming housekeeping amendments to the zoning standards.