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ten be a sticking point for developing affordable housing with low margins. Developing a grant or loan program to help developers with engineering or environmental studies would take away some of the financial risks for exploring a project's feasibility. Who does it affect? This initiative will support non-profit housing suppliers wanting to explore the feasibility of a project but don’t have the funds for predevelopment costs. 8. Reduce Council approval for housing-related Discretionary Use applications. What does this mean? Discretionary use is an application type that evaluates the compatibility of a proposed land use with the surrounding area based on particular thresholds (e.g. height). The review process involves technical analysis, public notice and input with the decision to approve the application resting with either a Development Officer or City Council. The City is updating the Zoning Bylaw to reduce the number of housing-related discretionary use applications and provide greater certainty in the building and construction process. City staff will still complete a comprehensive review of all development applications and, where rezoning is required or where the development exceeds or otherwise does not meet the permitted use criteria for the zone (e.g. height, setbacks, massing), additional analysis, consultation and approvals will still be required. Why is it important? Undertaking a discretionary use application can be a lengthy process, taking up to six months, with no guarantee that the application will be approved. This delay costs time and money to the developer or building owner, and increases uncertainty, which can discourage them from proceeding with their project. Who does it affect? This will benefit those who may need to submit a discretionary use application for a housing-related project. They will have greater certainty as to whether their proposed project can proceed in a shorter amount of time, encouraging them to submit a permit application. 9. Create a process to dispose of City-owned land to develop affordable housing. What does this mean? The City will create a process for selling or developing City-owned land that can be utilized for affordable housing. Why is it important? The City's land assets provide a unique opportunity to support the development of affordable housing. Whether it is gifted to a community land bank or a non-profit developer, it provides desperately needed land for this purpose. Who does it affect? Those who live around the property will benefit from the development of underutilized land. It will also benefit groups and agencies that want to develop affordable housing but cannot access land. 10. Align infrastructure planning in the City Centre and central neighbourhoods. What does this mean? By aligning our long-term infrastructure plans with our need for additional housing units, we can unlock lots and sites prime for residential development. Why is it important? Every city in North America struggles with infrastructure deficits. This means municipalities have a large demand for infrastructure upgrades and extensions. With HAF funds specifically targeted to areas where housing could be added or densified by expanding the existing infrastructure or adding additional services, we can bring many new housing units online. Who does it affect? Expanded or new infrastructure will ultimately benefit everyone as we lessen the demands on existing infrastructure to accommodate additional growth. 11. Update the Development Charges Model to support long-term housing growth. What does this mean? Our City utilizes development charges to assist with the buildout of either new developments or infill development projects. These fees help to pay for the City’s infrastructure costs for supporting the proposed development and growth. Why is it important? There is an important balance when it comes to development fees charges. You must ensure that you cover the city’s expenditure but don’t discourage new projects. We received feedback from industry stakeholders that the City’s current approach was not working. In response to this feedback, a Development Charges Review was undertaken to address identified concerns and issues. Who does it effect? This affects everyone in our city as it determines growth for the future. Timeline Below is a timeline of activities related to our HAF Application and Action Plan. 2023 March Housing Accelerator Fund launched by the Federal Government June City Council directed Administration to submit HAF application with action plan November City Council passed motion directing Administration to amend HAF application increasing residential development permissions citywide and prepare bylaw amendments to support this change. 2024 February City signs an agreement with the Federal government for $35.2 Million under the Housing Accelerator Fund. City Council approves Phase 1 of the zoning bylaw changes to support HAF Initiatives. April City Council approves Phase 2 of the zoning bylaw changes to support HAF Initiatives. June City Council approves Phase 3 of the zoning bylaw changes to support HAF Initiatives. July City Council approves the report updating the Development Charges Model to support HAF initiatives. September City Council approves amendments to Neighbourhood Plans to align with previous zoning bylaw changes and support implementation of the City's HAF initiatives. 2025 January Housing Needs Assessment Report to be presented to council for approval. February HAF pilot programs for office conversion, pre-development grants and rent repair for non-profits to be presented to council. TBD Zoning Bylaw updates to enable more development opportunities and increase user experience with the document. This will continue to advance HAF Actions #1-4 and 8. default Types of Housing HAF supports the building and development of various types of housing. This gallery provides a visual guide to show examples of the kinds of housing we already have in our city and others that we would see more of as a result of our HAF initiatives. The models shown are for reference only. Actual development and design may vary. Triplex Cottage Court Photo credit: Missing Middle Housing/ Daniel Parolek Photo credit: Missing Middle Housing/ Daniel Parolek Duplex Stacked Live Work Photo credit: Missing Middle Housing/ Daniel Parolek Photo credit: Missing Middle Housing/ Daniel Parolek Photo credit: Missing Middle Housing/ Daniel Parolek Townhouse Photo credit: Missing Middle Housing/ Daniel Parolek Fourplex Photo credit: Union Studio Architecture/ Nat Rea Cottage Court Photo credit: Missing Middle Housing/ Daniel Parolek Photo credit: Missing Middle Housing/ Daniel Parolek Triplex Live Work Photo credit: Union Studio Architecture/ Nat Rea Duplex Stacked Duplex SBS Photo credit: Missing Middle Housing/ Daniel Parolek Photo credit: Missing Middle Housing/ Daniel Parolek Townhouse Live Work Duplex SBS The models shown are for reference only. Actual development and design may vary. Photo credit: Missing Middle Housing/ Daniel Parolek Photo credit: Missing Middle Housing/ Daniel Parolek Frequently Asked Questions Expand each question below to learn more about the Housing Accelerator Fund. What are the requirements for participating in the Housing Accelerator Fund? Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) outlined 10 best practices for communities to consider when developing their HAF Action Plans. They are as follows: End exclusionary zoning. Make municipally owned lands available for housing. Increase process efficiency. Prioritize the development approval process for rental and affordable housing. Comprehensive review of development charges and fee schedules. Reduce or eliminate parking standards. Eliminate restrictions (i.e. ...

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