Gentle Density/ 4+ Units
Gentle Density/ 4+ Units
The purpose of the Gentle Density/4+ units work is to explore the impact and feasibility of 4 or more (4+) residential units in Guelph's low-density residential areas. The aim of this project is to:
- Determine ideal lot sizes that can accommodate appropriate parking, landscaping and trees, and building setbacks requirements.
- Develop examples of best practices for new housing types through a series of site plan designs.
- Propose a new Zoning By-law to allow for the introduction of a new 4-unit housing type in low-density residential areas.
To help answer questions about gentle density, affordable housing, and more, please visit the FAQ section.
How to get involved
City of Guelph staff will be considering feedback and direction received from Council and the public to prepare a Decision Report for Council Planning meeting December 10, 2024. You can view the proposed Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments, along with the staff report and council presentation, here.
Thank you to everyone who shared their thoughts and ideas about enabling four units on low density residential lots in Guelph. A statutory public meeting to consider the draft zoning regulations was held on April 9, 2024 at 10am.
To watch the recording of the Council meeting, click here
To see the agenda and staff report, visit https://pub-guelph.escribemeetings.com/FileStream.ashx?DocumentId=46423
Please visit and follow Key Dates to find out about additional engagement opportunities.
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Additional Residential Dwelling Unit Survey
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The City of Guelph is launching a brief survey on Additional Residential Dwelling Units. If you are someone who builds, owns, rents out or is interested in an Additional Residential Dwelling Unit, we want your feedback! Your answers will help us understand if current rules for additional residential dwelling units are working or need to change. It will also help build our knowledge on the role of Additional Residential Dwelling Units in Guelph's rental housing market.
To fill out the Additional Residential Dwelling Unit Survey, please click here.
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Public Meeting on Draft Zoning Regulations
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Council held the Statutory Public Meeting to consider the draft zoning regulations to enable four units on low-density residential lots and introduce more gentle density options for housing in existing neighbourhoods. Council voted to receive the report from staff. A staff recommendation report and decision on the regulations is expected in June 2024; this recommendation report will include considerations around feedback and comments received through the Statutory Public Meeting.
The staff report, and attachments that provide information and details on what is proposed, can be read here(External link).
The video of the Council meeting can be viewed here (external link).
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Draft Zoning Regulations to Permit Four (4) Units Now Available
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A draft of the proposed zoning regulations are now available for information. The purpose of the draft regulations is to enable additional residential dwelling units on low-density residential lots and strive to introduce more gentle density options for housing in existing neighbourhoods.
The staff report(External link), with attachments, provide more information and details on both what is proposed to stay the same and what is proposed to change.
A Statutory Public Meeting will be held on April 9th, 2024, where it is possible to delegate and share your thoughts on the draft regulations. To view the Public Notice, click here(External link).
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Exploring Opportunities for 4 Plus Units - Background Analysis
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In November 2023, work began to explore opportunities to permit 4+ units on low-density residential lots across the City. The first step in this work was to prepare a policy background review and design demonstrations to highlight the potential in existing neighbourhoods. The Background Analysis highlights Guelph’s existing conditions, its policy context, and several examples of gentle density work being done across the country.
To review the Background Analysis, click here.(External link)
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