Appeal allowed to permit a nine-storey retirement residence, finding the height and density appropriate.
The appellants appealed the City of Richmond Hill's refusal to approve an Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment to permit a nine-storey, 242-unit retirement residence.
The Tribunal preferred the evidence of the appellants' planner and the original City planning staff report, finding that the proposed height and density increases were appropriate for the site, which is located on an intensification corridor.
The Tribunal found the proposal consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement and in conformity with the Growth Plan and applicable official plans.
The appeal was allowed and the amendments were approved in principle.
OLTOntario Land TribunalNov 1, 2023
