Whitby Council adopts new building by-law, approves $335,000 for Meadoway design
Whitby council met June 22 and approved a new Building By-law, replacing the previous by-law 5718-05, along with a series of zoning and official plan amendments. All motions were carried, most unanimously. The meeting also saw $335,000 allocated to preliminary design work for the Durham Meadoway and the adoption of a revised traffic-calming policy.
Building By-law and Zoning Amendments
Council voted to repeal the old Building By-law and adopt a new one. Separately, Official Plan Amendment 152 for 4600 Thickson Road was approved. Zoning by-law amendments were endorsed for properties at 205 Lake Ridge Road North, 307 Brock Street South, and others. All votes were listed as carried.
Meadoway Preliminary Design
Council authorized $335,000 from the Growth Capital Reserve to fund the preliminary design for the Durham Meadoway. The Meadoway is a planned multi-use trail and greenway corridor. The funding covers early design work.
Traffic Calming and Speed Limit
A revised Traffic Calming Policy and Guidelines were adopted. Council also reduced the speed limit on Anderson Street to 50 km/h. The changes are part of ongoing efforts to manage traffic in residential areas.
Other Council Decisions
Council added five veterans to the street name reserve list in a recorded 9-0 vote. Several proclamations were endorsed for various awareness months and days, but the specific causes were not detailed in the summary.
Coming Up
- **July 13 – Municipal Licensing and Standards Committee**: The committee will hear two appeals: a property standards order at 30 Teardrop Crescent and an order to restrain a dog at 34 William Davidson Street. Residents with concerns about property standards or animal control may find the hearings relevant.
- **July 16 – Committee of Adjustment**: The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items for discussion or decision. No public hearings or rezonings are scheduled.