Milton public meetings in 2024
30 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Committee of Adjustment and Consent
The Committee of Adjustment and Consent will review two requests for minor variances regarding accessory structures. The body will also consider the minutes from the November 28, 2024 meeting.
- Minor variance request for 144 Main Street East to reduce side yard setback for an as-built accessory structure
- Minor variance request for 828 Hemlock Drive to increase maximum permitted gross floor area for a rear yard accessory structure
Council Meeting
The Town of Milton Council will vote on a borrowing by‑law (108‑2024) that authorizes borrowing for 2025. It will also adopt designations for three historic properties—1217 Fourth Line (Beaty House), 125 Lydia Avenue (Alexander Sproat Wilmott House), and 47 Court Street North (Samuel Henson House)—under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act. The agenda includes approval of a Site Plan By‑law Consolidation (by‑law 109‑2024) and a presentation on the Transportation Master Plan update. Additional public meetings on official‑plan and zoning amendments are scheduled for discussion.
- Adopt 108‑2024 Borrowing By‑law for 2025 (authorizes borrowing of monies).
- Designate 1217 Fourth Line – Beaty House as heritage under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act.
- Designate 125 Lydia Avenue – Alexander Sproat Wilmott House as heritage under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act.
- Designate 47 Court Street North – Samuel Henson House as heritage under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act.
- Approve Site Plan By‑law Consolidation (by‑law 109‑2024) establishing a site‑plan control area.
Council Meeting
The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and software interface text. There are no specific decisions, proposals, or discussion items listed.
Council Meeting
Council will receive a presentation on the 2025 Capital and Operating Budget, including public input results and funding forecasts. The meeting also includes a report regarding Ontario Regulation 284-09 for the 2025 budget.
- Presentation of 2025 Capital and Operating Budget
- Review of 2026-34 Capital Forecast
- Review of 2026-27 Operating Forecast
- Milton BIA Budget
- Ontario Regulation 284-09 – Report for 2025 Budget
Committee of Adjustment and Consent
The Committee of Adjustment and Consent will consider three minor variance applications. The first seeks a rear‑yard porch/veranda at 1316 Britton Crescent. The second seeks approval for a basement additional dwelling unit at 1261 Rose Way, with a porch encroaching 0.24 m into the required 1.2 m pedestrian access. The third seeks a basement additional dwelling unit at 1416 Sycamore Garden, with a chimney encroaching 0.25 m into the same pedestrian access requirement.
- Minor variance for 1316 Britton Crescent: rear‑yard porch/veranda on existing concrete slab
- Minor variance for 1261 Rose Way: basement additional dwelling unit; porch encroachment of 0.24 m into 1.2 m pedestrian access
- Minor variance for 1416 Sycamore Garden: basement additional dwelling unit; chimney encroachment of 0.25 m into 1.2 m pedestrian access
Council Workshop
The Town of Milton Council will hold a workshop on November 25, 2024 to informally discuss the 2025 budget. Senior town staff and representatives from local boards will present budget information. No formal resolutions will be adopted; only procedural motions are permitted. Detailed budget materials are provided in the Council agenda for the December 2, 2024 meeting.
- 2025 Budget Workshop – presentation by senior staff and local board representatives
- No resolutions will be passed; only procedural motions allowed
Council Meeting
Council is conducting statutory public meetings regarding employment area zoning and the Britannia Secondary Plan. The body is also reviewing the September 2024 operating budget and considering several land-use by-laws.
- Notice of Intention to Designate 72 Mill Street as a heritage site
- Public meeting for Town-Initiated Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments (LOPA-08/24 and ZBLA-20/24)
- Public meeting for Britannia Secondary Plan OPA (LOPA-01/22)
- Review of September 2024 Operating Budget
- Proposed by-law 098-2024 for an Emergency Management Program
Committee of Adjustment and Consent
The Committee of Adjustment and Consent is reviewing several minor variance requests for residential and commercial developments. These include proposals for an 8-storey apartment building and a 6-storey hotel, as well as smaller residential modifications.
- 180-294 Bronte Street South: Minor variance for 261 parking spaces for an 8-storey apartment building
- 8490 Parkhill Drive: Minor variances for building height and loading spaces for a 6-storey hotel
- 206 Martin Street: Variances for lot coverage and setbacks for a new single family dwelling
- 467 Violet Gate and 1400 Farmstead Drive: Variances to facilitate Additional Residential Units
- 4193 20 Side Road: Variance for gross floor area of a detached garage
Committee of Adjustment and Consent
The Committee of Adjustment and Consent will review six applications for minor variances. Four applications involve residential projects on Miles Street, MacDonald Crescent, Muskoka Heights, Maplewood Crescent, and Tremaine Road. One application seeks variances for three new commercial buildings at the Maingate Plaza site near Main Street East and James Snow Parkway. Decisions will determine whether the proposed changes to lot coverage, setbacks, and building additions are approved.
- A24-039 – Minor variances for a two‑storey home with garage and porches at 74 Miles Street
- A24-040 – Minor variance for a 26.48 m² rear‑yard sunroom at 104 MacDonald Crescent
- A24-041 – Minor variances to reduce driveway width and side‑yard setback for an additional unit at 1278 Muskoka Heights
- A24-045 – Minor variances for three new commercial buildings at Maingate Plaza (81 James Snow Parkway)
- A24-044 – Minor variances for a balcony and an additional dwelling unit (133.6 m²) at 7315 Tremaine Road
Committee of Adjustment and Consent
The Milton Committee of Adjustment and Consent will consider five minor variance requests that seek relief from the Zoning By-law for properties on Britton Crescent, Robson Crescent, Bell Street, Woodward Avenue, and McEachern Court. Each application proposes changes such as reduced setbacks, increased lot coverage, accessory structures, or additional dwelling units. The committee will discuss these items and record any decisions.
- A24-034/M – 1316 Britton Crescent: request to reduce rear yard setback to 1.21 m (bylaw requires 3 m) for a porch/veranda.
- A24-030/M – 1276 Robson Crescent: request for reduced setbacks and larger gross floor area for an accessory structure.
- A24-035/M – 399 Bell Street: request to increase maximum lot coverage for a new two‑storey dwelling with porch, pool, and cabana.
- A24-036/M – 422 Woodward Avenue: request to increase maximum lot coverage for an addition to an existing dwelling.
- A24-037/M – 1171 McEachern Court: request to add a basement apartment with reduced parking provision (one garage space, two driveway spaces).
Council Meeting
The Town of Milton Council will adopt By-law 062‑2024 to update user fees for municipal services. It will also approve amendments to the Administrative Penalties System (By‑laws 063‑2024 and 064‑2024) and consider zoning by‑law amendments for Main Street East (By‑law 065‑2024) and the Sundial 4th Line subdivision (By‑law 066‑2024). Heritage designations for 359 Pearl Street and 206 Sarah Street will be received and recommended for adoption.
- Adopt User Fees By‑law 062‑2024 – establishes new rates, fees and charges for municipal services
- Amend Administrative Penalties System By‑laws 063‑2024 and 064‑2024 – expands monetary penalties for parking and non‑parking violations
- Zoning By‑law amendment 065‑2024 for 459, 465 and 475 Main Street East (2056603 Ontario Inc.)
- Zoning By‑law amendment 066‑2024 for Sundial Homes (4th Line) Limited subdivision
- Designation of heritage properties at 359 Pearl Street (Teetzel House) and 206 Sarah Street (Charles Thompson House) under the Ontario Heritage Act
Special Council Meeting
The Corporation of the Town of Milton will convene a confidential session to discuss advice subject to solicitor-client privilege, specifically regarding non-compliant commercial operations. No other items are scheduled for the open session.
- Confidential session regarding non-compliant commercial operations
- Discussion of advice subject to solicitor-client privilege
Committee of Adjustment and Consent
The Milton Committee of Adjustment and Consent will review six minor variance applications seeking relief from the Zoning By-law for home modifications. These requests involve exceptions for basement apartments, second-floor extensions, detached garages, and backyard structures. Decisions on these applications determine whether property owners can proceed with construction projects that currently do not meet zoning rules. The meeting will also approve minutes from the May 23, 2024 hearing.
- 1578 Severn Drive: Variance for a basement apartment and three parking spaces.
- 874 Childs Drive: Variance for a second-floor extension increasing lot coverage to 34.94%.
- 2149 No. 3 Side Road, Campbellville: Variance for a detached garage exceeding floor area limits.
- 720 Switzer Crescent: Variance for a backyard accessory structure up to 15.42 square metres on RMD1 zoned property.
Council Meeting
The Council is reviewing the Milton Transit Five-Year Service Plan and a draft Official Plan. Discussions also include traffic safety initiatives for 40 km/h neighbourhoods and various municipal purchasing and financial strategy reports.
- Milton Transit Five-Year Service Plan and Master Plan Update
- Zoning By-law Amendment for CJJ Holdings Limited at Part Lot 5, Concession 2 (Esquesing)
- Safe Roads In Milton update regarding 40 km/h neighbourhoods and traffic calming
- Multi-Year Financial Strategy Report
- Designation of 93 Victoria Street - Campbell House as cultural heritage
Council Workshop
The Council Workshop includes presentations regarding the We Make Milton Official Plan Review and a Multi-Year Financial Strategy. As a workshop, no resolutions will be passed except for procedural motions.
- We Make Milton Official Plan Review presentation by Gail Anderson
- Multi-Year Financial Strategy presentation by Glen Cowan
Council Meeting
The Council is reviewing several land-use amendments, including a proposed heritage designation for 193 Queen Street. Discussions also include additional residential units in urban areas and various zoning by-law amendments.
- Heritage designation for 193 Queen Street
- Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments for 8584, 8598 and 8604 Regional Road 25
- Zoning By-law Amendment for 459, 465, and 475 Main Street East
- Additional Residential Units in the Urban Area recommendation report
- Technical report for 100 Stokes Trail
Special Council Meeting
The Town of Milton Council will meet for a special session on June 3, 2024. The agenda includes a confidential session regarding personal matters about an identifiable individual and discussions with the Town Auditor.
- Confidential session regarding personal matters of an identifiable individual
- Discussion with the Town Auditor
Committee of Adjustment and Consent
The Committee of Adjustment and Consent is considering minor variance requests for two properties. These requests involve parking space requirements and entrance access to facilitate additional residential units.
- A24-018/M 824 Sumac Crescent: Minor variance for one garage space and two driveway spaces to permit a basement apartment
- A24-019/M 1483 Kitchen Court: Minor variance for one garage space and two driveway spaces to permit a basement apartment
- A24-019/M 1483 Kitchen Court: Variance for a single step and landing to access the proposed additional dwelling unit
Council Meeting
Milton Council is reviewing technical reports for two major zoning by-law amendments affecting developments at Britannia Road/Regional Road 25 and 11801 Derry Road. The agenda also includes a public hearing for a zoning amendment application at 100 Stokes Trail, alongside votes on the 2024 final tax levy, vacant home tax policy, and heritage designations for three properties. Routine approvals cover March financial statements, street name bank updates, and several municipal purchasing contracts.
- Zoning by-law amendments for Mattamy Milton West Limited at Britannia Road and Regional Road 25
- Official plan and zoning amendments for TAKOL CMCC Derry Limited Partnership at 11801 Derry Road
- Public hearing for a zoning amendment application at 100 Stokes Trail
- 2024 final tax levy by-law and vacant home tax policy report
- Heritage designation votes for properties at 15 Court Street South, 168 Martin Street, and 10780 Second Line
Committee of Adjustment and Consent
The Committee of Adjustment and Consent is considering minor variance requests at two residential properties. The applicants are seeking to reduce the required width of parking spaces to permit the construction of additional residential units.
- Parking space width reduction for a basement apartment at 1394 Lobelia Crescent
- Parking space width reduction for a basement apartment at 1344 Basswood Crescent
Council Meeting
The Council is reviewing several land use applications, including a heritage designation for the Henry Burrows House. Discussions also include zero-emission bus feasibility and various housing accelerator fund initiatives.
- Heritage designation for 2737 30 Side Road - Henry Burrows House
- Official Plan and Zoning amendments for 8010-8150 Derry Road West
- Zero-Emission Bus Feasibility Strategy and Fleet Transition Plan presentation
- Housing Accelerator Fund initiatives and financial incentives
- Tender awards for Expanded Asphalt and Asphalt Overlay programs
Committee of Adjustment and Consent
The Committee of Adjustment and Consent is considering several minor variance applications. These include requests for basement apartments, short-term rental use, and industrial building flexibility.
- Basement apartment parking variances at 436 Bussel Crescent, 1318 Kovachik Boulevard, and 246 Hinton Terrace
- Side door entrance variance at 376 Gooch Crescent
- Basement unit parking and entrance variances at 1542 Severn Drive
- Employment subdivision flexibility for 2100 Labrador Avenue, 7095 Fifth Line, and 11319 Derry Road
- Short-term rental use variance at 963 Transom Crescent
Special Council Meeting
The Town of Milton Council will convene for a special meeting. The agenda includes a confidential session regarding litigation or potential litigation affecting the municipality, including matters related to a CN Rail update.
- Confidential session regarding litigation or potential litigation
- Discussion of matters before administrative tribunals regarding a CN Rail update
Council Meeting
Milton Council will discuss zoning amendments and official plan changes for properties at Derry Road, Commercial Street, Century Grove, Sixth Line, and Esquesing Line. The agenda includes a notice to designate the David Watson Campbell House at 93 Victoria Street as heritage property under provincial law. Council is also considering an expansion of administrative penalties for non-parking violations and reviewing various municipal service contracts. These items will determine land use changes in specific areas, set rules for local historic preservation, and update how parking enforcement fines are processed.
- Public hearings on zoning amendments at 11801 Derry Road, 245 Commercial Street, Century Grove, and 6728 Sixth Line
- Notice of intention to designate the David Watson Campbell House at 93 Victoria Street under the Ontario Heritage Act
- Expansion of the Administrative Penalty System for non-parking violations
- Technical updates on aggregate licence applications for the Reid Road Reservoir Quarry
- Review of municipal contracts and budget amendments, including renewals with Johnson Controls and Duncor
Council Meeting
The Council is considering several land-use matters including a heritage designation for 10780 Second Line and multiple zoning amendments. They are also reviewing a capital project reimbursement for Louis St. Laurent Avenue and a proposal to rename community park facilities.
- Heritage designation for 10780 Second Line - School Section #3
- $472,902.77 capital project for Louis St. Laurent Avenue (James Snow Parkway to Fifth Line)
- Zoning amendment for an 8-storey long term care facility at 6360 and 6382 Regional Road 25
- Zoning amendment for a Place of Worship at 1456 Bronte Street South
- Renaming of Milton Community Park #1 and #2
Council Workshop
The Milton Council is holding an informal workshop to discuss the Multi-Year Financial Strategy. No resolutions are scheduled to be passed during this meeting except for procedural motions.
- Multi-Year Financial Strategy
Committee of Adjustment and Consent
The Committee of Adjustment and Consent is reviewing several applications for land use changes. These include requests to create three new residential lots at 11179 Guelph Line and approvals for basement apartments. Other items involve office expansions and accessory structures.
- Creation of three new residential lots at 11179 Guelph Line
- Office expansion and parking reconfiguration at 35 Hugh Street
- Basement apartment requests at 545 Kennedy Circle West and 405 Boyd Lane
- Construction of a second personal-use accessory structure at 8773 Milburough Line
Council Meeting
The Council is reviewing several heritage property designations and a zoning amendment for Campbell Avenue East. The agenda also includes various purchasing awards and a notice of motion to rename Milton Community Park.
- Heritage designation for 168 Martin Street (Thomas Coxe House)
- Zoning by-law amendment for 225 & 269 Campbell Avenue East
- Heritage designations for 133 Mill Street, 337 Oak Street, 94 Victoria Street, and 200 Martin Street
- Notice of motion to rename Milton Community Park
- Purchasing awards including an electric ice resurfacer and janitorial services
Council Meeting
The Town of Milton Council will review consent items to initiate heritage designation for two historic properties, consider an initial report on a zoning amendment for lands at Regional Road 25, and vote on by-laws exempting specific Mattamy Homes developments from part lot control rules. Heritage designation protects recognized properties from alteration or demolition, while the zoning changes and lot control exemptions directly impact future residential development and building approvals in Milton.
- Notice of Intention to Designate 71 Mill Street (Thomas Davidson Hume House) and 346 Pearl Street (Kenney Family House) under the Ontario Heritage Act
- Initial report on a Zoning By-law Amendment for lands at 6360 and 6382 Regional Road 25 by 2376439 Ontario Inc.
- By-laws 001-2024 and 002-2024 to exempt Mattamy Homes properties from Part Lot Control under the Planning Act
- Contract extension for Animal Shelter Services (File No. 215) listed in January purchasing items
- Discussion on Highway 401 signage, noise barriers, and an illegal trucking enforcement campaign
Committee of Adjustment and Consent
The Committee of Adjustment and Consent is reviewing several minor variance requests. These include proposals for basement accessory apartments, a new detached dwelling, and an industrial floor area reduction.
- Minor variance for a detached dwelling at 104 Robert Street
- Basement accessory apartment parking variances at 1158 Raspberry Terrace, 409 Boyd Lane, 497 Boyd Lane, and 959 Cherry Court
- Reduction of minimum office component to 10% for industrial use at 11319 Derry Road