Options for a new City of Toronto policy to Inform residents about changes to the development and planning appeal process after the passing of Provincial Bills 23 and 109 - by Councillor Mike Colle, seconded by Councillor Paula Fletcher

stripping Official Plan amendments from the City which limit the City's ability to manage growth; 2. removing the City's Green Standards - key to Toronto meeting it's 2040 net-zero goal; 3. eliminating development charges creating a 230-million dollar budget shortfall for Toronto which will equate to a 20 percent increase in property taxes for residents; and 4. providing absolutely no guarantee that any additional affordable housing will be built in the City. It is critical that residents are given the opportunity to have their voices heard in the appeal process. The ability for residents to appeal to the Toronto Local Appeal Body has been taken away in Bill 23 for any appeal that has not received a hearing date as of October 25, 2022. These recommended measures will provide more transparency for residents to be informed citizens, remain engaged with their neighbourhoods and broader communities, and voice their opinions and concerns.

include contact information for the Ontario Land Tribunal and the local Member of Provincial Parliament to allow residents to easily participate in the appeal process.