Review of the development charges system in Ontario [electronic resource] : submission to the provincial government on the development charges system consultation : prepared by the Ontario Homes Builders' Association, and the Building Industry & Land Deve

"This submission responds to the part of the process launched by the provincial government reviewing: The Development Charges Act, Section 37 of the Planning Act, Sections 42 and 51.1 of the Planning Act, and nonvoluntary payments not legislated under the tools otherwise noted. The purpose of the review is to investigate these tools to ensure that government legislation is up to date and is responsive to the provincial priorities around complete communities and the provincial themes of affordability, economic growth, and transparency and accountability. Our industry continues to develop communities that support the shift in government policies and development goals in the last decade to promote complete communities through growth planning principles, intensification and mixed-use development near or in centres and corridors. As part of a complete community, we believe that the Province should recognize that there are great opportunities to enhance the use permissions to include, among other uses, mixed-use (office, retail, residential, etc.) to achieve mutual development objectives. Also, all elements of growth, such as assessment and water and sewer rate increases must be part of a financial toolkit to build the infrastructure needed for complete communities. Municipalities must be committed to build the infrastructure required to meet Provincial growth forecasts."--Summary of Issues.

"Prepared by the: Ontario Homes Builders' Association, and the Building Industry & Land Development Association, in conjunction with the other 30 OHBA local associations."

Includes bibliographical references.

"This submission responds to the part of the process launched by the provincial government reviewing: The Development Charges Act, Section 37 of the Planning Act, Sections 42 and 51.1 of the Planning Act, and nonvoluntary payments not legislated under the tools otherwise noted. The purpose of the review is to investigate these tools to ensure that government legislation is up to date and is responsive to the provincial priorities around complete communities and the provincial themes of affordability, economic growth, and transparency and accountability. Our industry continues to develop communities that support the shift in government policies and development goals in the last decade to promote complete communities through growth planning principles, intensification and mixed-use development near or in centres and corridors. As part of a complete community, we believe that the Province should recognize that there are great opportunities to enhance the use permissions to include, among other uses, mixed-use (office, retail, residential, etc.) to achieve mutual development objectives. Also, all elements of growth, such as assessment and water and sewer rate increases must be part of a financial toolkit to build the infrastructure needed for complete communities. Municipalities must be committed to build the infrastructure required to meet Provincial growth forecasts."--Summary of Issues.

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