Community Improvement Plan Update

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Notice of Adoption of the Town of Halton Hills Community Improvement Plan pursuant to Section 17(23) of the Planning Act

TAKE NOTICE that the Council for The Corporation of the Town of Halton Hills passed By-law No. 2022-0041 on the 13th day of June, 2022, to adopt the Town of Halton Hills Community Improvement Plan, in accordance with Sections 17 and 28 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P. 13, as amended.

The purpose and effect of the Town of Halton Hills Community Improvement Plan (CIP) is a key economic development tool to encourage, accelerate and facilitate desirable revitalization and redevelopment that has clear public interest goals. The CIP contains modern and effective programs that are aligned with key strategies, goals and plans.

Pursuant to Section 17(23.1) of the Planning Act, there were no public submissions with respect to the CIP. All public agency submissions received regarding the CIP, including those from Halton Region and the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing were considered as part of the Town’s review process.

The CIP is exempt from approval by the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing. The decision of Council is final if a notice of appeal is not received on or before the last day for filing a notice of appeal.

AND TAKE NOTICE any person or agency may appeal to the Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT) in respect of the By-law by filing with the Town Clerk, not later than the 4:30pm on the 8th Day of July, 2020 a Notice of Appeal setting out the objections to the by-law and the reasons in support of the objection and must be accompanied by the prescribed appeal fee required by the Tribunal made payable to the Minister of Finance. The Appeal must also be accompanied by the completed Ontario Land Tribunal Appeal Form available from the OLT website at https://olt.gov.on.ca.

Only individuals, corporations and public bodies may appeal the by-law to the OLT. An unincorporated association or group may not file a Notice of Appeal. However, a Notice of Appeal may be filed in the name of an individual who is a member of the association or the group on its behalf.

Additional Information relating to the CIP is available online at https://www.investhaltonhills.com/en/about-us/community-improvement-plan-update.aspx



Notice of Statutory Public Meeting
Community Improvement Plan (CIP) Update

Monday, April 11, 2022 at 6 p.m. via Zoom

Note: the Council Meeting will commence at 6 p.m. but there may be other preceding items which could impact the 6 p.m. start time for this Public Meeting. Please consult the Council agenda available online the Friday before the Monday meeting.


To join the virtual meeting, use one of the following methods and a staff member will admit you when the item is being discussed:

  • Enter Zoom ID 831 0785 0476 in the Zoom app
  • Or call 647-374-4685


The Town’s Community Improvement Plan (CIP) encourages private sector investment and revitalization throughout the community by providing financial incentives to eligible projects within particular areas of the Town.

Since its approval in 2010, the Town's CIP has been successful at stimulating and/or supporting private sector investment, especially as it relates to building, façade and landscape improvements, as well as environmental site assessments. Ten years later, the Town is looking to build upon the existing CIP's strengths and successes, while also exploring potential additional tools and incentives to stimulate broader community improvement.

In November 2020, the Town retained Sierra Planning to conduct a comprehensive review and update of the Town's existing CIP. The end-product will be a modern and effective economic development tool to guide and support the Town's economic development priorities - aligned with key Town plans, strategies, programs and initiatives.

Main areas for consideration as part of the CIP Update will include:

  • Affordable housing
  • Brownfield redevelopment
  • Storefront/main street revitalization
  • Agriculture/agri-business
  • Heritage
  • Arts and culture
  • Climate change
  • Accessibility
  • Economic Assistance Program

Learn more...
Read the current CIP and view other Town incentives










Notice of Adoption of the Town of Halton Hills Community Improvement Plan pursuant to Section 17(23) of the Planning Act

TAKE NOTICE that the Council for The Corporation of the Town of Halton Hills passed By-law No. 2022-0041 on the 13th day of June, 2022, to adopt the Town of Halton Hills Community Improvement Plan, in accordance with Sections 17 and 28 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P. 13, as amended.

The purpose and effect of the Town of Halton Hills Community Improvement Plan (CIP) is a key economic development tool to encourage, accelerate and facilitate desirable revitalization and redevelopment that has clear public interest goals. The CIP contains modern and effective programs that are aligned with key strategies, goals and plans.

Pursuant to Section 17(23.1) of the Planning Act, there were no public submissions with respect to the CIP. All public agency submissions received regarding the CIP, including those from Halton Region and the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing were considered as part of the Town’s review process.

The CIP is exempt from approval by the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing. The decision of Council is final if a notice of appeal is not received on or before the last day for filing a notice of appeal.

AND TAKE NOTICE any person or agency may appeal to the Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT) in respect of the By-law by filing with the Town Clerk, not later than the 4:30pm on the 8th Day of July, 2020 a Notice of Appeal setting out the objections to the by-law and the reasons in support of the objection and must be accompanied by the prescribed appeal fee required by the Tribunal made payable to the Minister of Finance. The Appeal must also be accompanied by the completed Ontario Land Tribunal Appeal Form available from the OLT website at https://olt.gov.on.ca.

Only individuals, corporations and public bodies may appeal the by-law to the OLT. An unincorporated association or group may not file a Notice of Appeal. However, a Notice of Appeal may be filed in the name of an individual who is a member of the association or the group on its behalf.

Additional Information relating to the CIP is available online at https://www.investhaltonhills.com/en/about-us/community-improvement-plan-update.aspx



Notice of Statutory Public Meeting
Community Improvement Plan (CIP) Update

Monday, April 11, 2022 at 6 p.m. via Zoom

Note: the Council Meeting will commence at 6 p.m. but there may be other preceding items which could impact the 6 p.m. start time for this Public Meeting. Please consult the Council agenda available online the Friday before the Monday meeting.


To join the virtual meeting, use one of the following methods and a staff member will admit you when the item is being discussed:

  • Enter Zoom ID 831 0785 0476 in the Zoom app
  • Or call 647-374-4685


The Town’s Community Improvement Plan (CIP) encourages private sector investment and revitalization throughout the community by providing financial incentives to eligible projects within particular areas of the Town.

Since its approval in 2010, the Town's CIP has been successful at stimulating and/or supporting private sector investment, especially as it relates to building, façade and landscape improvements, as well as environmental site assessments. Ten years later, the Town is looking to build upon the existing CIP's strengths and successes, while also exploring potential additional tools and incentives to stimulate broader community improvement.

In November 2020, the Town retained Sierra Planning to conduct a comprehensive review and update of the Town's existing CIP. The end-product will be a modern and effective economic development tool to guide and support the Town's economic development priorities - aligned with key Town plans, strategies, programs and initiatives.

Main areas for consideration as part of the CIP Update will include:

  • Affordable housing
  • Brownfield redevelopment
  • Storefront/main street revitalization
  • Agriculture/agri-business
  • Heritage
  • Arts and culture
  • Climate change
  • Accessibility
  • Economic Assistance Program

Learn more...
Read the current CIP and view other Town incentives

  • The Town is encouraging Halton Hills businesses, land owners and developers, to participate in the Community Improvement Plan (CIP) Update survey. Insight from community stakeholders is vital to ensuring that the needs and priorities of the community are reflected in the updated CIP programs.

    This anonymous survey will need 10 - 15 minutes to complete and the results will be reported in aggregate.

    Take Survey
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