Options (Appendix 3) included inclusionary zoning as one of the tools in the overall framework to expand the supply of affordable housing; recognizing that the HHMP is a 10 year plan. Given the current state of the legislation, a shift in focus to other planning tools may be required to achieve an increase in affordable housing.

RISK ANALYSIS:

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CONSULTATIONS:

Planning, Housing, Social Policy and Planning, and Legal Departments were consulted in the preparation of this report.

CONCLUSION:

Inclusionary zoning is not permitted in Windsor under the current legislative framework.

With the repeal of s.37 PA it is not clear if Toronto or any municipality in Ontario can legislatively more forward with inclusionary zoning at this time.

PLANNING ACT MATTERS: