Zoning by-law amendment appeal allowed in part to reduce minimum amenity area for additional units.
The appellant appealed the City of Ottawa's refusal of a Zoning By-law Amendment application to permit the construction of five additional dwelling units by reducing the minimum total amenity area for an existing mixed-use, high-rise building.
The Tribunal found that the proposed reduction in amenity area to 2000 m² was consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement, conformed to the City's Official Plan, and represented good planning.
The Tribunal allowed the appeal in part, directing the City to amend the zoning by-law to require a minimum total amenity area of the greater of 3.454 m² per dwelling unit up to 579 units plus 6 m² per unit in excess of 579 units, and 2000 m².
OLTOntario Land TribunalJul 31, 2025
