Bill 109 Implementation Phase 2

New legislative timelines for the processing of Site Plan Control and Zoning By-law Amendment applications were approved as part of Bill 109 approval, effective April 14, 2022. Site Plan Control now has a required approval within 60 days whereas the City takes an average of 196 days. Zoning By-law Amendment applications have their timelines set at 90 days to receive a decision, whereas the City takes an average of 178 days. Should the new timelines not be met, refunds of the planning application fees are required by the province.

The City of Ottawa Bill 109 Implementation Phase 2 report includes recommendations to best position the City by adjusting internal process to meet the new provincial timeline requirements and, as much as possible, prevent the refunds imposed by the Province.

FAQ

Please find below a set of Frequently asked questions on the Bill 109 Implementation Phase 2 and the Provincial Legislation Resource Impact Report.