Appeal allowed and zoning by-law amended for 9-storey residential building following municipal non-decision.
The applicant appealed to the Ontario Land Tribunal after the Municipality of Chatham-Kent failed to make a decision on a zoning by-law amendment application to permit a 9-storey residential apartment building.
The Tribunal found that the proposal was consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement, conformed to the Official Plan, and represented good infill intensification.
Based on uncontroverted expert evidence regarding land use planning and traffic impacts, the Tribunal allowed the appeal and approved the zoning by-law amendment.
OLTOntario Land TribunalMar 16, 2026
