Proposed Amendments to RS Zone – June 3 Urban Planning Committee

At the June 3, 2025 Urban Planning Committee Administration was provided direction to advance amendments to the Small Scale Residential Zone (RS) Zone which will introduce additional design regulations for mid-block row housing. A summary of the proposed changes is attached. Please circulate it to any interested parties.

The amendments will be brought to the June 30, 2025 City Council Public Hearing meeting and, if approved, will come into effect immediately.

This means that the new rules will apply to applications still under review as of June 30th, and all new applications submitted after the Bylaw is approved. 

Administration is working with applicants to notify them of the proposed amendments and the proposed effective date. Applications that are currently under review are not being expedited.

If the proposed amendments are not passed by City Council on June 30, 2025, the current regulations will remain in effect.

As he stated to the media, Michael Janz wants the new rules to come into effect immediately, especially with regard to architectural controls.

City Council may, through a motion, direct Administration to propose alternative amendments. The timeline for introducing future amendments will depend on the scope and complexity of the changes, as well as the required procedures, such as advertising and public notification.

If you are looking for more information, or have any questions, please feel free to contact Michael Janz directly or contact the WCCL development committee at developments@windsor-park.ca