The City of Mississauga approved a plan to pre-zone 35 major transit station areas in locations that are expected to accommodate the most residential growth. Over time, the new development could support approximately 227,000 residents and 47,000 jobs.
“We know people want to live in communities that are connected, convenient and close to transit,” said Andrew Whittemore, commissioner of planning and building. “By pre-zoning lands in major transit station areas, we are creating clear, predictable rules that remove barriers, speed up approvals and make it easier to build complete communities.”
Pre-zoning sets clear rules upfront for what can be built in each area including building heights and density and offers predictable guidelines for development along transit corridors. It will also allow projects to move forward more quickly when they meet zoning requirements.
The amendments align with the Mayor’s Housing Task Force and the Mississauga Official Plan 2051, which the provincial government recently approved after extensive public consultation.
An implementing zoning by-law will come to a future City Council meeting for approval as a next step.