Committee of the Whole

That the presentation by S. Lee, Manager, Financial Planning, regarding 2027 Budget Council Kickoff be r eceived for information.

That Council approve the Additional Residential Unit Zoning By-law Amendment in principle, subject to the following revisions: Private Sewage Servicing (Septic) That Section 4.2.1.1 be amended to include: Where municipal sanitary servicing is unavailable, an Additional Residential Unit may be serviced by an individual on-site sewage system, subject to compliance with the Ontario Building Code. A new or separate sewage system may be permitted where it is demonstrated that the existing system does not have sufficient capacity or where site conditions warrant. The installation of a new sewage system to service an Additional Residential Unit shall not require the replacement of an existing system serving the primary dwelling unless otherwise required by the Ontario Building Code.

Council received Report DS-07-26 regarding the Housing and Additional Residential Unit Zoning By-law Amendment ZB06-2025 at its meeting of May 5, 2026; Now therefore be it resolved that Council endorse in principle the proposed amendments to Zoning By-law 20/2010 as presented in Report DS-07-26, subject to the following directions to staff: That staff be directed to replace ARU-specific restrictions on height with language requiring ARUs to comply with overall zone requirements for height.

That staff be directed to replace language restricting the size of ARUs in urban residential zones with language allowing the size to be up to the maximum 90% of the primary dwelling as possible without conflicting with other definitions within the Zoning By-law.

That staff be directed to remove language preventing two ARUs from being situated in an accessory structure so long as all other Zoning requirements with respect to ARUs are maintained; And be it further resolved that the revised Draft Zoning By-law Amendment incorporating all endorsed provisions and the above directed revisions be brought back to Council for approval.

That a by-law be presented to Council to authorize Zoning By-law Amendment (File No. ZB06-2025) that will amend the Comprehensive Zoning By-law 20/2010 in order to permit more flexible Additional Residential Unit development and innovative housing types throughout the Municipality.

That Council receive the 2025 Drinking Water Quality Management System Management Review Summary.

That a By-law be presented to Council authorizing the Mayor and Clerk to enter into the Letters of Agreement with the Ministry of Transportation for Dedicated Gas tax funds.

That a By-law be presented to Council to adopt the 2026 Tax Levy.

That Council receive Report FIT-07-26 for information.

That Report LLS-20-26 be received; and That a by-law (Attachment 1) be presented for Council consideration to enact an Encroachment By-law related to the administration and enforcement of encroachments onto Municipal property; and That the corresponding Policies (Attachment 2) which addresses the administration and enforcement of the Encroachment By-law and (Attachment 3) which governs the installation of temporary patios be approved by Council; and That staff be directed to provide public notice in relation to the enactment of the Encroachment By-law; and That staff be directed to bring forward an amendment bylaw to By-law 56-2025 being a By-law to Prescribe Fees for Services provided by the Municipality of Port Hope to approve the amended Fee Schedules for Legal and Legislative Services and Works and Engineering, as attached (Attachments 4 and 5), to establish the applicable fees associated with temporary patio permits, encroachment permits, agreements, and administrative costs; and That Council repeal By-law 90-2015 , being a By-law to regulate outdoor restaurant patios, and direct staff to bring forward respective housekeeping amendments to the Municipality’s delegation of authority by-law at such future date as is appropriate.

Whereas climate change is contributing to more frequent and intense heat events across Ontario, resulting in increased heat advisories and associated public health risks; and Whereas extreme heat and poor air quality can pose significant health risks, particularly for seniors, children, individuals with disabilities, and individuals without access to air-conditioned transportation; and Whereas access to safe and reliable transportation during extreme weather events is an important public health and community safety measure; and Whereas municipalities across Canada are increasingly recognizing extreme heat events as part of emergency preparedness planning and are providing measures to ensure residents can access cooling centres and other essential services during heat advisories; and Whereas improving access to public transit during extreme heat events can help residents safely reach cooling centres, libraries, community facilities, medical appointments, and other climate-controlled spaces; and Whereas increasing access to public transit during extreme weather events can reduce reliance on personal vehicles, helping to reduce congestion, improve air quality, and support local climate mitigation goals; and Whereas the Municipality of Port Hope has adopted a Community Climate Action Plan, which includes strategies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, support sustainable transportation, and encourage alternatives to single-occupancy vehicle travel; and Whereas Council has also ado

That Council approve the Additional Residential Unit Zoning By-law Amendment in principle, subject to the following revisions: 1. Private Sewage Servicing (Septic) That Section 4.2.1.1 be amended to include: Where municipal sanitary servicing is unavailable, an Additional Residential Unit may be serviced by an individual on-site sewage system, subject to compliance with the Ontario Building Code. A new or separate sewage system may be permitted where it is demonstrated that the existing system does not have sufficient capacity or where site conditions warrant. The installation of a new sewage system to service an Additional Residential Unit shall not require the replacement of an existing system serving the primary dwelling unless otherwise required by the Ontario Building Code.

Whereas Council received Report DS-07-26 regarding the Housing and Additional Residential Unit Zoning By-law Amendment ZB06-2025 at its meeting of May 5, 2026; Now therefore be it resolved that Council endorse in principle the proposed amendments to Zoning By-law 20/2010 as presented in Report DS-07-26, subject to the following directions to staff: 1. That staff be directed to replace ARU-specific restrictions on height with language requiring ARUs to comply with overall zone requirements for height.