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To amend the Pickering Official Plan to bring it in conformity with the Planning Act.

A Statutory Public Meeting is being held to consider an Information Report regarding the following proposal: Official Plan Amendment Application OPA 25-001/P and Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 06/25.

Statutory Public Meeting under the Planning Act

Date: September 8, 2025
Time: 7:00 pm
Location: Electronic

The City of Pickering is holding an Open House and a Statutory Public Meeting under the Planning Act. The purpose of these meetings is to provide interested parties the ability to learn more about the proposal and provide any comments and feedback before any decisions are made on the above noted application.

Open House

Date: September 3, 2025
Time: 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Location: Electronic via Microsoft Teams

Statutory Public Meeting under the Planning Act

Date: September 8, 2025
Time: 7:00 pm
Location: Electronic

Please be advised that the Linton House washrooms will be closed until further notice due to a leak which will result in ongoing required repairs.

Construction for the Council Chamber Renovation will commence on August 11, 2025 and will 
continue until April 11, 2026. During this time, the Council Chamber will be closed.

Proposal

The purpose of this application is to amend certain zoning standards to allow for the development of a commercial plaza with eight buildings, which may include a grocery store, pharmacy, banks, restaurants, personal services and other service-related uses.

To help residents stay cool and safe during periods of extreme heat, the City of Pickering is introducing extended hours for select amenities during designated heat warnings.

July 18, 2025 - Today, the City of Pickering and the Town of Ajax notified Elexicon Corporation of our decision to conclude our Request for Proposal (RFP) process that had explored options with respect to our continued partial ownership of the utility. This notification formally concludes the process, which was initiated in July 2024.

July 3, 2025 - Take Notice that the Council of The Corporation of the City of Pickering passed Development Charges By-law 8190/25 on June 23, 2025 under section 2(1) of the Development Charges Act, 1997, S.O. 1997, c. 27

July 3, 2025 - Take Notice that the Council of The Corporation of The City of Pickering passed a Community Benefit Charges By-law 8192/25 on June 23, 2025 under Section 37(13) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P.13.