Appeals allowed in part to amend Community Benefits Charge By-law to conform with Bill 23.
The appellants appealed the City of Richmond Hill's Community Benefits Charge By-law No. 99-22, raising concerns about the definitions of 'Value of Land' and 'Development' and the application of the charge to existing buildings and phased developments.
Following the enactment of Bill 23, which amended section 37 of the Planning Act, the parties reached a settlement and modified the By-law to conform with the new legislation.
The Tribunal accepted uncontroverted expert evidence in land economics and land use planning, finding that the modified By-law complies with the Planning Act, is consistent with provincial policies, and represents good planning.
The appeals were allowed in part to amend the By-law accordingly.
OLTOntario Land TribunalSep 27, 2024
