Changes from Bill 23

Bill 23, More Homes Built Faster Act, 2022,(External link) received Royal Assent on November 28, 2022. The Bill made changes to the Planning Act and other provincial acts. Changes to the Planning Act include overriding municipal zoning by-laws to allow up to three “gentle intensification” principal units on any urban-serviced residential parcel, including in a detached, semi-detached or townhouse and prohibiting a zoning by-law from restricting such from occurring. Residents will find the most up-to-date information on Bill 23 on this webpage.