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Council will review strengthened rules for snow clearing in unassumed subdivisions. Staff propose expanding the Heritage Grant Program with larger grants and funding. Feedback is requested on the Draft Tennis and Pickleball Strategy outlining major new court investments. Council is also asked to oppose a 10‑storey, 229‑unit proposal on Bayview Ave at the OLT due to density, compatibility, and environmental concerns.

Richmond Hill is updating its Official Plan and Zoning By-law to align with new Provincial and Regional policies. The Plan sets growth to 2051, focuses 78% of housing in built-up areas, updates transit station and employment land policies, raises the tree canopy target, and supports compact growth. The Zoning By-law update adds new rules for heights, densities, parking, mixed-use areas, and environmental protection. Public feedback is now invited.

Richmond Hill’s proposed 2027 Budget Strategy highlights rising costs, slower growth and uncertain development charge revenues. Staff project a 5.07% tax increase, ~6% water/wastewater and ~10% stormwater rate hikes, plus a higher Capital Asset Sustainability Levy. Some growth projects may be delayed. A 2% fee increase and new cost‑recovery fees could add $615K annually. Council will review this summer.

Council will review strengthened rules for snow clearing in unassumed subdivisions. Staff propose expanding the Heritage Grant Program with larger grants and funding. Feedback is requested on the Draft Tennis and Pickleball Strategy outlining major new court investments. Council is also asked to oppose a 10‑storey, 229‑unit proposal on Bayview Ave at the OLT due to density, compatibility, and environmental concerns.

Ontario’s new Development Charge Reduction Program offers infrastructure funding to municipalities that cut development charges by 30–50% for at least three years. If accepted, funding, up to 90% of project costs, supports roads, water, sewer and other growth‑related infrastructure, but does not replace lost DC revenue. Richmond Hill could benefit, but the financial trade‑offs and exact funding amounts remain uncertain.