Date: April 8, 2025
Location: Council Chambers, 7 Broadway Street West, Paris, ON
Present: Mayor Bailey, Councillors Kyle, MacAlpine, Howes, Oakley, Bell, Miller, Chambers, Coleman, and Garneau
Agenda
- Approval of Agenda
- County of Brant Council Minutes of March 11, 2025
- ZBA2-25-NM – 4 Units as-of-right
- By-law Number 38-25 – Confirming By-law
Votes at a Glance
| # | Motion | Result | Tally |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Receive ZBA2-25-NM preliminary zoning changes to permit 4 residential units as-of-right; direct staff to finalize amendments | Passed | 10–0 |
Full Minutes
3. Approval of Agenda
Council voted to approve the agenda for the April 8, 2025 meeting. The motion passed unanimously with all 10 members present voting in favour.
Receive ZBA2-25-NM preliminary zoning changes to permit 4 residential units as-of-right; direct staff to finalize amendments
6.1. County of Brant Council Minutes of March 11, 2025
Council reviewed and approved the official minutes from the previous Council meeting held on March 11, 2025. The motion passed unanimously.
8.1. ZBA2-25-NM – 4 Units as-of-right
Council heard a presentation on proposed zoning changes that would allow up to four residential units on a single lot — without needing special permission — in areas of Paris and St. George that have full municipal water and sewer services. Currently, only three units are permitted as-of-right. Members of the public raised questions about setback distances, lot configurations, and impacts on existing neighbourhoods. Staff noted that adopting the four-unit rule would also make the County eligible for federal infrastructure funding through the Canada Housing Infrastructure Fund. Council directed staff to finalize the zoning bylaw amendments for a future Council meeting.
14. By-law Number 38-25 – Confirming By-law
Council passed By-law Number 38-25, a standard procedural by-law that formally confirms and ratifies all decisions and actions taken by Council during the April 8, 2025 meeting. The by-law was read and approved three times as required, with unanimous support each time.
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