PUBLIC PARTICIPATION MEETING PROCESS
Anyone wishing to speak at a Public Participation Meeting can do so virtually using Zoom online or phone, or by attending in person. City Hall is currently open to the public for public participation meetings. If you wish to attend in person to speak to a matter that is on an agenda you are encouraged to pre-register by email or phone; however, should you wish to attend virtually, pre-registration is required. To pre-register, please email PPMClerks@london.ca or call 519-661-2489, ext. 7100. Please note that some Elected Officials may attend the meetings virtually.
1 Notice of Collection of Personal Information – personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act, 2001 and will be used by Members of Council and City of London staff in their consideration of this matter. Questions about this collection should be addressed to Manager, Records and Information Services, 3rd floor, City Hall, 300 Dufferin Ave., London, ON N6A 4L9. Tel: 519-661-2489, ext. 5590, email: eskalski@london.ca
MINOR VARIANCES
The Committee of Adjustment for the City of London will meet on Thursday, February 16, 2023, commencing at 1:30 p.m., for the purpose of hearing the following applications for Minor Variance to Zoning By-law Z.-1. Public hearings before the committee are held virtually. Those who wish to attend the public hearing, or to provide written submissions regarding the matter should contact the CoAsubmit@london.ca / CoAregister@london.ca Secretary - Treasurer, London Committee of Adjustment at 519-930-3500 by 4:30 p.m. the day before the committee meeting. Additional information regarding the matter being considered by the committee is available to the public for inspection by contacting the Secretary-Treasurer, London Committee of Adjustment.
1:30 p.m. – A.158/22. 210 Edinburgh Street, PLAN 434 LOTS 312, 313. To permit a semi-detached dwelling. To permit a lot area of 547m² whereas a minimum of 600m² is required. To permit a lot frontage of 15.0m whereas a minimum of 18.0m is required.
1:30 p.m. – A.160/22. 1 Westcott Street, PLAN 462 PT LOT 4 IRREG 3600.00SF 37.50FR D. To build a single storey addition to an existing single detached house. To permit a north interior side yard of 1.6m.
1:30 p.m. – A.161/22 - 581 Creekview Chase, PLAN 33M-827 LOT 13. To permit a lot coverage of 39% whereas 35% is the maximum.
1:30 p.m. – A.163/22 - 363 Ashland Avenue, PLAN 413 PT LOT 19 S KING REG 2306.52SF 31.67FR 72.83D. To place an AC unit in the Interior side yard. To permit an air conditioner 0.1m to the lot line, whereas 0.9m is the minimum required.
If you wish to be notified of a decision of the Committee of Adjustment, you must appear in person or by Counsel at the hearing and file a written request with the Secretary-Treasurer of the Committee of Adjustment. An appeal from a decision of the Committee of Adjustment to the Ontario Land Tribunal shall be filed within 20 days of making the decision. Any appeal must be filed with the Secretary-Treasurer of the Committee of Adjustment, in person at 6th Floor, City Hall, 300 Dufferin Ave., London, ON, or Mail to City of London, P.O. Box 5035, ON N6A 4L9. 519-661-2489 ext. 4988
CONSENTS
The Committee of Adjustment for the City of London will meet on Thursday February 23, 2023, commencing at 2:00 p.m., for the purpose of hearing the following applications for Consent and may have concurrent applications for Minor Variances to Zoning By-law Z.-1. Public hearings before the committee are held virtually. Those who wish to attend the public hearing, or to provide written submissions regarding the matter should contact CoAregister@london.ca / CoAsubmit@london.ca , or contact Secretary - Treasurer, London Committee of Adjustment at 519-930-3500 by 4:30 p.m. the day before the committee meeting. Additional information regarding the matter being considered by the committee is available to the public for review by contacting the Secretary-Treasurer, London Committee of Adjustment.
The London Consent Authority will be considering the following application for consent. Comments are due January 12, 2023, to the London Consent Authority.
B.041/22 – 3343 Morgan Avenue. Request to sever a lot with an area of 4500m2 and a lot frontage of 75 metres and retain a lot with an area of 9800m2 with a lot frontage of 80 metres. Planner: M. Hynes ext. 4753
If a person or public body that files an appeal of a decision of the City of London Consent Authority in respect of the proposed consent does not make written submissions to the Consent Authority, before it gives or refuses to give a provisional consent, the Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT) may dismiss the appeal. If you wish to be notified of the decision of the Consent Authority in respect of the proposed consent you must make a written submission to the City of London Consent Authority, 300 Dufferin Avenue, 6th Floor, London, Ontario, N6A 4L9. Additional information on these applications is available at the Consent Authority Office, Planning and Economic Development, Planning and Development, 6th Floor, City Hall, 300 Dufferin Avenue, London, Ontario 519-930-3500
CITY SERVICES DURING THE 2022 HOLIDAY CLOSURE
A number of our offices, programs and services are closed from noon on December 23, 2022, and will reopen at 8:30 a.m. on January 3, 2023. Below is a list of services that are open or available during this time:
Recreation and Sport
Customer Service will be available via e-mail, phone and in-person at the Citi Plaza location on December 28 & 29 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and December 30 from 8:30 a.m. to noon. Registration for programs can be completed online at any time, by visiting london.ca/playyourway.
Arenas & outdoor skating rinks
Arenas closed - December 25 and January 1
Modified Hours – December 24 and 31 (7 a.m. to 11 a.m.)
Pre-registration is required for all indoor skate times. Register seven days in advance using your Play Your Way account online or call 519-661-5575.
Victoria Park ice rink
Open daily (weather permitting) from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. The rink is closed for ice resurfacing from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. daily. Note: To check whether the ice rink is closed due to weather conditions, please call 519-661-4529.
Covent Garden Market Rotary rink
Temporarily closed, scheduled to reopen in January 2023.
Storybook Gardens
Open for extended skating hours weather permitting. Please check storybook.london.ca for updates to hours and/or skating conditions.
Visit london.ca/skating or call 519-661-5575 for more information.
Aquatics
Please visit london.ca/aquatics for information on holiday swim times.
Community centres, seniors' centres & satellites
Community centres and seniors’ community centres
Select centres will be open for pre-registered recreation programs. For a list of those programs and locations, visit london.ca/playyourway.
Building permits & inspections
Permits - Visit london.ca/building
Inspections- Emergency only, based on staff availability. Phone 519-661-4965 to reach after-hours dispatch.
By-law, property standards and noise complaints
By-law and property standards - E-mail enforcement@london.ca.
Noise Complaints - Call 519-930-3517. The noise complaint line is responded to on Friday and Saturday evenings between 7 p.m. and 2:30 a.m.
Child Care Fee Subsidy
The Child Care Fee Subsidy office at Citi Plaza is closed from noon on December 23, 2022 and will reopen at 8:30 a.m. on January 3, 2023. Visit london.ca/childcare to apply online 24/7.
Dearness Home administration offices
Open regular hours on December 28, 29. December 30 open until noon.
Development applications
Existing online submissions remain available or you can deposit applications in the City Hall mail slot (west side of City Hall front entrance) or mailed to Planning and Development, City of London, 300 Dufferin Ave. PO Box 5035, London, N6A 4L9
Emergency shelter and food services (Not City services)
All emergency shelters remain open. For information about emergency shelters call:
• Rotholme Family Shelter: 519-673-4114
• Salvation Army Centre of Hope: 519-661-0343
• Mission Services of London: 519-438-7700
• Men’s Mission: 519-672-8500
• Unity Project: 519-433-8700
For information about emergency food services call:
• Salvation Army Centre of Hope: 519-661-0343
• Ark Aid Street Mission: 519-667-0322
• Sisters of St. Joseph’s Hospitality Centre: 519-432-0660
• London and Area Food Bank: 519-659-4045
For general information about emergency shelters and meal programs call 519-661-4520.
Fire services
If you are experiencing an emergency, call 9-1-1. If your call is not an emergency, please call 519-661-5615 or email fireforms@london.ca. Administrative offices open December 28 - 30 from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Forestry
Report emergencies related to the tree protection by-law or issues such as storm damage related to individual City owned trees to dispatch@london.ca or call 519-661-CITY(2489) x 4965.
Submit tree protection by-law enforcement, tree cutting issues or complaints to trees@london.ca or leave a message at 519-661-CITY(2489) x 4457.
Submit concerns or work orders about trees located on public property (boulevard, parks, woodlands) to Forestry Dispatch at trees@london.ca or call 519-661-CITY(2489) x 5783.
Email private tree issues and complaints related to the property standards by-law to enforcement@london.ca or call 519-661-CITY(2489) x 4660.
Garbage, recycling & envirodepots
Collection schedule and envirodepot hours are available at london.ca/garbage or found on the Waste Reduction & Conservation Calendar. Report a collection concern online at service.london.ca or email service@london.ca.
Housing Stability Services
Offices open to answer calls on December 28 and 29 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and on December 30 from 8:30 a.m. to noon. Email homelessprevention@london.ca
Connect with the Homeless Prevention’s Coordinated Access team during regular business hours, call 519-661-HOME(4663) or toll free 1-833-932-2297 x4
After business hours, please contact London Cares Street and Mobile Outreach phone service 519-667-CARE (2273). Available 24/7.
Housing services including Housing Access Centre (HAC) offices Citi Plaza, 355 Wellington St. Suite 248 open on December 28 & 29 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and on December 30 from 8:30 a.m. to noon.
Email hac@london.ca
Licences & permits
Burial permits - Obtainable through London Police Service, 601 Dundas Street (at Adelaide Street).
Dog and cat licences – Available at London Animal Care Centre at 121 Pine Valley Boulevard, 519-685-1330 Open December 28, 29 and 30 or online at www.accpets.ca
Residential rental licences, business & taxi licensing - Application information is available at london.ca/licences and can be emailed to licensing@london.ca. Applications and cheques may also be submitted by mail or dropped off in the City Hall mail slot. Business licences expire annually January 31 and renewals can be done by email.
Sign & canopy applications – Mail to City of London, 300 Dufferin Ave. PO Box 5035, London, N6A 4L9 or deposited in the City Hall mail slot (west side of City Hall front entrance).
Life Stabilization - Ontario Works and Discretionary benefits
Offices are open on December 28 and 29 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and on December 30 from 8:30 a.m. to noon.
Online applications for Ontario Works can be accessed 24/7 at https://www.ontario.ca/page/social-assistance
Case status and cheque information for ongoing Ontario Works clients:
Ongoing OW clients can also receive information about their payments by registering for a MyBenefits account at mybenefits.mcss.gov.on.ca or by calling the Interactive Voice Response (IVR) System at 1-800-808-2268. The IVR system is available 24/7.
Parking Services & Compliance
Parking Enforcement – Call 519-661-4965 or email dispatch@london.ca
Overnight Parking – visit london.ca/parking to obtain an overnight on-street parking pass.
Payments – can be made online or placed in the drop box at the front of the building at 824 Dundas Street.
Property taxes
Payments by cheque in sealed envelopes can be dropped into the City Hall mail slot, 300 Dufferin Avenue, on the southwest corner of the building or mailed to Property Tax Section, City of London, PO Box 5256, London, N6A 5M6.
Report a problem or service emergency
Report a problem online or e-mail non-urgent concerns to service@london.ca. If you are calling to report a water main burst or other water emergency, please dial 519-661-4739.
If your emergency relates to flooding, serious road or sidewalk damage, garbage collection, sewer problems or fallen trees please call 519-661-4965.
Hydro concerns should be addressed to London Hydro.