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Report To: Special Council
Date of Meeting: August 10, 2026 Report Number: PDS-074-26
Authored By: Andrew Payne, Principal Planner, Development Review Division
Submitted By: Darryl Lyons, Deputy CAO, Planning and Infrastructure
Reviewed By: Mary-Anne Dempster, CAO
File Number: ZBA2025-0023 (Cross Reference: S-C-2025-0007) Resolution#:
Report Subject: A Zoning By-law Amendment and Draft Plan of Subdivision to
facilitate the development of 16 dwelling units in Courtice
Purpose of Report:
The purpose of this report is to provide information to the public and Council regarding
privately initiated applications that have been received under the Planning Act. It does not
constitute, imply or request any degree of approval.
Recommendations:
1. That Report PDS-074-26 and any related communication items, be received for
information only;
2. That Staff receive and consider comments from the public and Council with respect
to the Zoning By-law Amendment and Draft Plan of Subdivision applications
submitted by D.G. Biddle and Associates Limited (Agent) on behalf of Northglen
Land Corporation (Owner) and continue processing the applications including the
preparation of a subsequent recommendations report; and
3. That all interested parties listed in Report PDS-074-26 and any delegations be
advised of Council’s decision.
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Report Overview
The Municipality is seeking the public’s input on applications for a Zoning By
1. Application Details
Owner: Northglen Land Corporation
Applicant: D.G. Biddle and Associates Limited
Proposal: Proposed Zoning By-law Amendment:
Zoning By-law Amendment to facilitate the development of 8 semi detached
homes, totalling 16 dwelling units in Courtice.
Area: 1.03 hectares (2.54 acres)
Location: 43 Darlington Boulevard, Courtice (See Figure 1)
Roll Number: 181701007004300
2. Background
2.1 In February 2024, Clarington Staff met with D.G Biddle and Associates Limited (Agent)
for a pre-consultation meeting. Agency and department comments were provided to the
applicant as part of the Meeting minutes dated April 5, 2024.
2.2 On December 23, 2025 D.G. Biddle and Associates Limited (Agent) submitted an
application for a Zoning By-law Amendment and a Draft Plan of Subdivision to facilitate
the development of 8 semi detached homes, totalling 16 dwelling units, and a park on
the subject lands (See Figure 1).
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Figure 1: Proposed Plan
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3. Land Characteristics and Surrounding Uses
3.1 The subject lands are located at 43 Darlington Boulevard, which is a vacant lot on the
east side of Darlington Boulevard approximately 70 metres north of the intersection of
Darlington Boulevard and Foxhunt Trail and approximately 585 metres south of the
intersection of Darlington Boulevard and Regional Highway 2 (See Figure 1). The
subject property is approximately 1.03 hectares (2.54 acres) in size, with the proposed
park 1,441 square metres (0.356 acres) in size.
3.2 The property has approximately 19 metres of frontage onto Darlington Boulevard, which
is a local road that does not require road widening.
3.3 The surrounding uses are as follows:
North: Single detached dwellings and lowrise commercial uses along highway 2
East: Vacant wooded valleylands containing a watercourse and associated floodplain
South: Single detached dwellings
West: Single and Semi detached dwellings
3.4 The lands to the west and along Darlington Boulevard are predominantly low-density
residential. The lands to the east are heavily wooded valley lands that are within the
Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority’s (CLOCA) regulation area and include a
watercourse and accompanying floodplain.
4. Policy and Zoning Analysis
4.1 Staff are reviewing the applications and will prepare a policy analysis that will be
included in a future recommendation report.
5. Summary of Background Studies
5.1 The applicant has submitted several supporting documents which have been circulated
to departments and agencies for review and comment. The list of studies and drawings
are on the development application webpage 43 Darlington Boulevard and are also
available upon request. An assessment and summary of the submitted reports and
studies will be provided in a future recommendation report.
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6. Public Notice and Submissions
6.1 Public Notices were sent to 42 landowners in Courtice within 120 metres of the subject
lands on July 22, 2026. The public meeting sign was installed on the subject lands
along Darlington Boulevard in Courtice. Details of the proposed application were also
posted on the Municipality’s website, and in the Clarington Connected e -newsletter.
6.2 As of writing this report, staff have not received any public submissions.
6.3 Staff will continue to process any public inquiries received. Comments re ceived at the
Statutory Public Meeting will also be considered and included in the recommendation
report.
7. Departmental and Agency Comments
7.1 The applications were circulated to internal departments and external agencies for
review and comments. A list and summary of the agency and internal department
comments received will be included in a subsequent recommendation report.
8. Discussion
8.1 The purpose of the Public Meeting is to present the privately initiated applications for
Council and public input and to identify issues or opportunities that should be
considered. Staff will continue to process the applications; work closely with the
applicant to address comments; and provide a future recommendation report for
consideration by Council.
9. Conclusion
9.1 The purpose of this report is to provide background information and obtain comments
on the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment, and Draft Plan of Subdivision for 8 semi
detached homes totalling 16 units at the Statutory Public Meeting under the Planning
Act.
9.2 Staff will continue to review and process the application, including consideration of
department, agency and public feedback and will prepare a subsequent
recommendation report for Council’s consideration. Comments received at this public
meeting will be considered and addressed in the final recommendation report.
Staff Contact: Andrew Payne, Principal Planner, apayne@clarington.net
Attachments:
Attachment 1 – Draft Zoning By-law Amendment submitted by the Applicant
Attachment 2 – Draft Plan of Subdivision submitted by the Applicant
Interested Parties:
List of Interested Parties available from Department.
Attachment 1 to Report PDS-074-26
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APPENDIX “B” – DRAFT ZONING BY -LAW AMENDMENT
PLANNING JUSTIFICATION REPORT – 43 Darlington Boulevard November 2025
THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON
BY-LAW NO. 2026-XX
Being a By-law Under the Provisions of Section 34 of the Planning Act, R.S.O., 1990,
c.P.13, as Amended, to Amend Zoning By-law 84-63, as Amended, of the Corporation of
the Municipality of Clarington, for lands described as Part of Lot 34, Concession 2, in the
Municipality of Clarington, Region of Durham, municipally known as 43 Darlington
Boulevard.
Whereas the Council of the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington deems it
advisable to amend By-law 84-63, as amended, of the Corporation of the Municipality of
Clarington for ZBA2026-XXXX;
Now Therefore Be It Resolved That, the Council of the Corporation of the Municipality of
Clarington enacts as follows:
1. Section 12.4 “Special Exceptions – Urban Residential Type One (R1) Zone” is
amended by adding Special Exception Zone 12.4.XX as follows:
“12.4.XX Urban Residential Type One Exception (R1-XX) Zone”
2. Notwithstanding Sections 12.2 a residential use zoned R1-XX on the Schedule to this
By-Law shall be used for Semi-Detached Dwellings subject to the following definition
and zone regulations as they apply to each dwelling unit:
a. Definitions
i) Private Outdoor Amenity Area: A private outdoor amenity area shall mean
an area immediately abutting a dwelling that is designed and intended for
the exclusive leisure and recreational use of the occupants of the dwelling.
b. Lot Area (minimum) 480m2
c. Lot Frontage (minimum) 17m
d. Yard Requirements (minimum)
i) Interior Side Yard 1.2m
ii) Rear Yard 3.0m
e. Lot Coverage (maximum) 52%
f. Private Outdoor Amenity Area (minimum) 104m2 located in the
rear or side yard
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3. Schedule ‘4D’ to By-law 84-63, as amended, is hereby further amended by changing
the zone designation from:
"Urban Residential Type One with Holding Provision ‘(H)R1’ Zone" to " R1-XX’ Zone"
as illustrated on the attached Schedule ‘A’ hereto.
4. Schedule ‘A’ attached hereto shall form part of this By-law.
5. This By-law shall come into effect on the date of the passing hereof, subject to the
provisions of Section 34 of the Planning Act.
By-Law passed in open session this day of , 2026
Adrian Foster, Mayor
June Gallagher, Municipal Clerk
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Schedule “A” to By-law 2026-XX
Zoning Change From “(H) R1” to “R1-XX”
Clarington – ZBA 2026-XXXX – Schedule 4D
From: Urban Residential Type One ‘(H)R1’ Zone
To: R1-XX’ Zone
Schedule “4D” to By-law XX/2026
READ A FIRST, SECOND and THIRD time
and finally PASSED on the day of
, 2026.
The Corporation of the
Municipality of Clarington
40 Temperance Street,
Bowmanville, ON L1C 3A6
MAYOR:
CLERK:
OF SUBDIVISION
MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON
DP-1
150 King St, Peterborough ON
Phone: 905-576-8500
info@dgbiddle.com
dgbiddle.com
481 Taunton Rd W, Oshawa ON
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