This report provides the Committee with an update on the progress towards resolving outstanding issues that have been enunciated during the consultation process including deputations before the Committee. The resolution of the issues discussed in this report will form part of the recommended changes to the next draft of the new zoning by-law that will be before the Committee at its April 21, 2010 meeting.

Among the proposed changes is the inclusion into the new zoning by-law of the floor space index or gross floor area method of density control in areas of the City that currently employ such a method of regulation. It is proposed to limit flat-roof buildings in all RD zones to two storeys and 7.2 metres height. A height limit of 4 metres is proposed for accessory structures such as garages. A new provision allowing existing buildings within the affected Hazard Line setback area to be rebuilt in the same location is proposed. Also, with respect the Natural Hazard Line setback, a new approach is proposed in determining the top-of-bank that will help ensure better accuracy. A revised list of 86 manufacturing uses permitted within the employment-industrial zones has been circulated for comment to industrial associations and is available on the zoning by-law project’s page of the City’s website. Reaction to the list of manufacturing uses and recommended changes will be included in the April report. A more detailed explanation of the Transition Protocol is included in this report. The Transition Protocol explains which sites may be excluded from the new zoning by-law at this time as well the approach that will be taken with respect to existing applications.