A number of new applications for infills are scheduled to be heard at up-coming Committee of Adjustment hearings. The CVCA continues to comment at these hearings to express concerns on the loss of neighbourhood character, and the effects these infills have on our streetscape, infrastructure, drainage and loss of tree canopy. Three applications for March

As part of the City’s Transportation Master Plan (TMP), the City is looking for your input/feedback on two parts of this project. The deadline for both parts has been extended to February 18, 2022: Transportation Master Plan Update | Engage Ottawa Part 1 –  Maps of Ottawa show the projects for pedestrians and cyclists that are

A number of new applications for infills are scheduled to be heard at up-coming Committee of Adjustment hearings: February 16:  three applications  An application to sever the property at 2 (2A and 2B) David Dr., to demolish the existing detached dwelling and construct two new, two story detached dwellings, on the newly created parcels. An application to sever

The latest requests for variances come for 66 Chippewa and 57 Rossland Ave. The property 57 Rossland is actually an excellent example of what CofA is there for. It does have a “minor” variance, however, it was adjourned to Nov 8 in order to look at ways to save a tree. The property 66 Chippewa

On Oct. 27, 2021, City Council approved the new Official Plan that will take us into 2046.  This plan comes with a lot of inevitable changes that will lead to revised zoning by-laws that will transform our neighbourhoods. Within 300 metres of an existing or planned rapid transit station (Baseline rapid transit bus route) minimum

Residents should be aware that the City’s new Official Plan will change Ottawa neighbourhoods forever. The approval of this Official Plan is to occur on Oct. 27 and will supersede rewriting of zoning by-laws to encourage major intensification that will allow multiple-family buildings, larger footprints and reduced setbacks in communities like City View, that currently have R1 zoning for single

Merivale Road Secondary Plan (MRSP) The CVCA was successful in getting the MRSP reinstated in the new draft Official Plan. It had previously been revoked in the first draft and the CVCA lobbied the City with the help of our Councillor and had it re-established. If you would like to read the area specific plans

29 David Drive After the Committee of Adjustment meeting on Sept. 15, 2021, the City View Community Association (CVCA) and many members of our community were shocked at the decision of the Committee of Adjustments to allow the severance of 29 David Drive into 41 ft and 45 ft lots.  The CVCA is contemplating the