Current Development Activity

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Development applications under review

Explore development applications currently under review by the City, including application details, supporting plans and studies, public consultation opportunities, and current application status. Review the Public Consultation and Meeting Dates section to find out how to provide participate in the public review process.

233, 249 & 261 Coldwater Road – 8-Storey Apartment Building with 225 Residential Units

Description of Development

The City has received concurrent applications for a Zoning By-law Amendment and Site Plan Approval in order to permit the development of an 8-storey Apartment Building. Amendments related to the proposal include a site-specific a reduction in landscaped open space, the number of required parking spaces and an increase in the maximum permitted building height to 28.35 metres.

Application Type & File Number(s): Zoning By-law Amendment (File No. D14-926) and Site Plan Approval (File No. D11-385)

Status: Under Review

Next Step: Public Open House TBA

Contacts

Owner: Auroville Ltd.

Agent: Innovative Planning Solutions, Tyler Kawall, info@ipsconsultinginc.com

City Planner: Jeff Duggan, Senior Planner, jduggan@orillia.ca

Public Consultation and Meeting Dates

Drawings

Reports

Housekeeping amendments to the City’s Zoning By-law

Description of Amendments:

The City has initiated amendments to the Zoning By-law:

To place a development hold on properties within the catchment area of the Couchiching Point Sewage Pumping Station.
To make various amendments to improve and clarify the provisions.

Application Type & File Nos.: Zoning By-law Amendment D14-956

Status: Under Review

Next Step: Council to decide on adoption on November 9, 2026

City Planner(s): Jeff Duggan and Ali Chapple

Notice of Public Meeting

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