This notice is to advise of the opportunity to review and comment on the proposed implementing by-law for Zoning By-law Amendment Application Z4/26, prior to the consideration of such by the Council of the Town of Ajax, at a Statutory Public Meeting to be held on Monday, March 23, 2026, at 1 p.m.
Zoning By-law Amendment Application Z4/26 seeks to permit a residential development on the lands located at the northeast corner of Harwood Avenue South and Achilles Road (the “subject lands”).
The proposed development consists of a 3-storey supportive housing building, containing approximately 50 dwelling units. Advancement of this development and a supportive housing program, consisting of long term permanent housing with wraparound services for residents (i.e. healthcare, life skills training, counselling, case management), is subject to Durham Regional Council approval and the receipt of federal capital funding.
The purpose of Zoning By-law Amendment Application Z4/26 and the proposed implementing by-law is to establish a new Exception (Exception 238) for the Downtown Central Area – Mixed Use (DCA/MU) Zone to set site-specific development standards that would implement the proposed residential development of the subject lands.
The proposed implementing by-law is being brought forward under the authority of Section 284.11.1 of the Municipal Act and in accordance with Ontario Regulation 580/22, “Provincial Priorities”.
The proposed implementing by-law, and further details on the development proposal in general, are available on this page or by contacting planningservices@ajax.ca.
The proposed implementing by-law is also available in the agenda for the meeting. The agenda will be posted by end of day Tuesday, March 17, 2026, at ajax.ca/meetings. Alternative formats of documents and materials can be made available upon request in order to assist those who require accessibility accommodations.
How to Participate
This public meeting is being held in-person in Council Chambers, located at Ajax Town Hall, 65 Harwood Avenue South, Ajax, Ontario, L1S 2H9, and will be live-streamed for public viewing at ajax.ca/live. Those wishing to make oral submissions can attend in-person and will have 5 minutes to address Council; pre-registration is not required for in-person attendance. If you are unable to attend in-person, electronic remote participation via the Town’s Hybrid Conference System is available as an option and can be arranged by contacting clerks@ajax.ca before 12 p.m. (noon) on Friday, March 20, 2026.
Written submissions may be provided for Council’s consideration before the meeting. Please provide your written submissions by e-mail to planningservices@ajax.ca or through the Comments/Feedback tool below, before 12 p.m. (noon) on Friday, March 20, 2026.
Planning Act Requirements
Please note that only the applicant, the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, or a specified person or public body, as per the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P.13, as amended, may appeal the decision of the Council of the Town of Ajax to the Ontario Land Tribunal. In accordance with the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P.13, as amended, no third party appeals (i.e. appeals from members of the public) are permitted.
If a specified person or public body would otherwise have an ability to appeal the decision of the Council of the Town of Ajax to the Ontario Land Tribunal but the specified person or public body does not make oral submissions at a public meeting or make written submissions to the Town of Ajax before the by-law is passed, the specified person or public body is not entitled to appeal the decision.
If a specified person or public body does not make oral submissions at a public meeting or make written submissions to the Town of Ajax before the by-law is passed, the specified person or public body may not be added as a party to the hearing of an appeal before the Ontario Land Tribunal unless, in the opinion of the Tribunal, there are reasonable grounds to add the specified person or public body as a party.
If you wish to be notified of Council’s decision on the implementing by-law, you must make a written request to the attention of the Clerk of the Town of Ajax, at 65 Harwood Avenue South, Ajax, Ontario, L1S 2H9 or by e-mail to clerks@ajax.ca.
This notice dated March 3, 2026.
This notice is to advise of the opportunity to review and comment on the proposed implementing by-law for Zoning By-law Amendment Application Z4/26, prior to the consideration of such by the Council of the Town of Ajax, at a Statutory Public Meeting to be held on Monday, March 23, 2026, at 1 p.m.
Zoning By-law Amendment Application Z4/26 seeks to permit a residential development on the lands located at the northeast corner of Harwood Avenue South and Achilles Road (the “subject lands”).
The proposed development consists of a 3-storey supportive housing building, containing approximately 50 dwelling units. Advancement of this development and a supportive housing program, consisting of long term permanent housing with wraparound services for residents (i.e. healthcare, life skills training, counselling, case management), is subject to Durham Regional Council approval and the receipt of federal capital funding.
The purpose of Zoning By-law Amendment Application Z4/26 and the proposed implementing by-law is to establish a new Exception (Exception 238) for the Downtown Central Area – Mixed Use (DCA/MU) Zone to set site-specific development standards that would implement the proposed residential development of the subject lands.
The proposed implementing by-law is being brought forward under the authority of Section 284.11.1 of the Municipal Act and in accordance with Ontario Regulation 580/22, “Provincial Priorities”.
The proposed implementing by-law, and further details on the development proposal in general, are available on this page or by contacting planningservices@ajax.ca.
The proposed implementing by-law is also available in the agenda for the meeting. The agenda will be posted by end of day Tuesday, March 17, 2026, at ajax.ca/meetings. Alternative formats of documents and materials can be made available upon request in order to assist those who require accessibility accommodations.
How to Participate
This public meeting is being held in-person in Council Chambers, located at Ajax Town Hall, 65 Harwood Avenue South, Ajax, Ontario, L1S 2H9, and will be live-streamed for public viewing at ajax.ca/live. Those wishing to make oral submissions can attend in-person and will have 5 minutes to address Council; pre-registration is not required for in-person attendance. If you are unable to attend in-person, electronic remote participation via the Town’s Hybrid Conference System is available as an option and can be arranged by contacting clerks@ajax.ca before 12 p.m. (noon) on Friday, March 20, 2026.
Written submissions may be provided for Council’s consideration before the meeting. Please provide your written submissions by e-mail to planningservices@ajax.ca or through the Comments/Feedback tool below, before 12 p.m. (noon) on Friday, March 20, 2026.
Planning Act Requirements
Please note that only the applicant, the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, or a specified person or public body, as per the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P.13, as amended, may appeal the decision of the Council of the Town of Ajax to the Ontario Land Tribunal. In accordance with the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P.13, as amended, no third party appeals (i.e. appeals from members of the public) are permitted.
If a specified person or public body would otherwise have an ability to appeal the decision of the Council of the Town of Ajax to the Ontario Land Tribunal but the specified person or public body does not make oral submissions at a public meeting or make written submissions to the Town of Ajax before the by-law is passed, the specified person or public body is not entitled to appeal the decision.
If a specified person or public body does not make oral submissions at a public meeting or make written submissions to the Town of Ajax before the by-law is passed, the specified person or public body may not be added as a party to the hearing of an appeal before the Ontario Land Tribunal unless, in the opinion of the Tribunal, there are reasonable grounds to add the specified person or public body as a party.
If you wish to be notified of Council’s decision on the implementing by-law, you must make a written request to the attention of the Clerk of the Town of Ajax, at 65 Harwood Avenue South, Ajax, Ontario, L1S 2H9 or by e-mail to clerks@ajax.ca.
This notice dated March 3, 2026.
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