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Report To: Special Council
Date of Meeting: August 19, 2026 Report Number: PDS-072-26
Authored By: Shrija Vora, Planner II, Development Review Division
Submitted By: Darryl Lyons, Deputy CAO, Planning and Infrastructure Services
Reviewed By: Mary-Anne Dempster, CAO
File Number: ZBA2026-0012 and S-C-2026-0004 Resolution#:
Report Subject: A Zoning By-Law Amendment, and Draft Plan of Subdivision to
permit the development of 11 Front-loaded townhouse dwellings
units and 12 Dual Frontage townhouse dwellings units for a total of
23 residential units
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-072-26 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 Zoning By-Law Amendment and Draft Plan of Subdivision applications submitted
by GHD Limited (Agent) on behalf of Lack Realty Appraisers and Consultants Inc.
(Owner) and continue processing the applications including the preparation of a
subsequent recommendations report; and,
3. That all interested parties listed in Report PDS-072-26 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: Lack Realty Appraisers and Consultants Inc.
Agent: GHD Limited
Proposal: Proposed Zoning By-law Amendment:
A Zoning By-law Amendment and Draft Plan of Subdivision to facilitate
11 front-loaded townhouse dwellings units and 12 dual frontage townhouse
dwellings in Bowmanville.
Area: 0.49 hectares (1.2 acres)
Location: 2658 Concession Road 3
Roll Number: 181701008003800
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Figure 1 – Proposed Concept Plan
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2. Background
2.1 No pre-consultation application was submitted immediately prior to the subject
application. However, a pre-consultation meeting was previously held with internal
departments and external agencies on October 19, 2023. During that meeting, staff
advised the applicant that a Zoning By-law Amendment would be required to permit the
proposed development.
2.2 GHD Limited submitted applications on behalf of Lack Realty Appraisers and
Consultants Inc. for a Zoning By-Law Amendment and Draft Plan of Subdivision on
March 24, 2026. The applications were deemed complete on April 17, 2026.
2.3 The proposal includes development of 11 front-loaded townhouse dwellings units and
12 dual frontage townhouse dwellings units for a total of 23 residential units to be
accessed by a private laneway. Front loaded townhouse units are proposed to have
frontage of 6.4 metres and have a 17.5 metre lot depth and dual frontage townhouses
are proposed to have frontage of 6.0 metres and have a lot depth of 20 metres. The
total site area is 0.49 hectares (1.21 acres) in size.
3. Land Characteristics and Surrounding Uses
3.1 The subject property is located at the northwest corner of Concession Road 3 and
Liberty Street N in Bowmanville. The site is approximately 0.49 hectares (1.21 acres) in
size, with a frontage of 97 metres along Concession Road 3 and 40 metres along
Liberty Street N. The property is currently vacant.
3.2 The surrounding uses are as follows:
North: An existing detached residential dwelling
East: Liberty Street North and vacant agricultural parcel
South: Concession Road 3 and existing subdivision
West: An existing detached residential dwelling
4. Policy and Zoning Analysis
4.1 Staff are reviewing the application 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 the required supporting plans and studies which have been
circulated to departments and agencies for review and comment. The list of studies and
drawings are on the development application webpage at
www.clarington.net/2658ConRd3 and are also available upon request. A summary and
analysis 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 Meeting Notices were mailed to 49 landowners within 120 metres of the subject
lands on July 27, 2026. Public Notice was also sent to relevant public agencies and
members of Clarington Council. Public meeting signs were installed on the subject
lands. 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 the public comments received, including comments heard
at the Statutory Public Meeting. All comments received will be summarized and
addressed within a future 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 application 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 submitted application for a Zoning By-law Amendment and Draft Plan of
Subdivision for the proposed development 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 included in the final recommendation report.
Staff Contact: Shrija Vora, Planner II, SVora@clarington.net.
Attachments:
Attachment 1 – Draft Zoning By-law Amendment submitted by the Applicant
Attachment 2 – Proposed Plan of Subdivision submitted by the Applicant
Interested Parties:
List of Interested Parties available from Department.
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The Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington
By-law Number 2026-XX
being a By-law to amend By-law 84-63, the Comprehensive Zoning By-law for the Corporation of
the Municipality of Clarington
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 ZBA-2021-0017;
Now therefore the Council of the Municipality of Clarington enacts as follows:
1.Section 14.6. “Special Exceptions – Urban Residential Type Three (R3) Zone” is amended by
introducing a new Subsection 14.6.XX as follows:
“Section 14.6.XX “Special Exceptions – Urban Residential Type Three (R3- XX) Zone”
Notwithstanding Section 3.16e(vi) and (vii), Sections 12.1 a. and b., 12.2 a. i) and ii), b. i) and ii),
c. i) and ii), d. ii) and iii), f. i) and ii) and h. and Sections 14.1 a. and b. and 14.3 a. i) and ii), b. i)
and ii), c. ii), iii) and iiii) e., f., and g., no person shall use any land or erect or use any building or
structure in an R3- XX zone for any purpose unless the provisions of this Section and the
applicable provisions not amended by the R3- XX zone are satisfied:
Permitted Uses
a.Street Townhouse Dwelling
b.Dual Frontage Townhouse Dwelling
a.Regulations for street townhouse dwellings:
i)Lot Area (Minimum)108 square metres
ii)Lot Frontage (Minimum)
a)Interior Lot 6.4 metres
b)Exterior Lot 7.9 metres
iii)Yard Requirements (Minimum)
a)Front Yard private
6.0 metres to
garage and 3.0
metres to the
dwelling
b)Interior Side Yard 1.5 metres, nil
where building has
a common wall
c)Exterior Side Yard 1.5 metres
d)Rear Yard 3.0 metres
Attachment 1 to Report PDS-072-26
iv) Lot Coverage (Maximum) 60 percent for the
dwelling
v) Landscape Open Space (Minimum)
a) Lot 25 percent
b) Front Yard 30 percent must be
soft landscaping
vi) Building Height (Maximum) 9.0 metres
vii) A maximum driveway width of 3.0 metres shall be permitted.
viii) Height of floor deck of unenclosed porch above finished grade
(maximum) 1.5 metres
ix) A covered and unenclosed porch/balcony having no habitable floor space above it
shall be permitted subject to the following;
a) In the case of an interior lot, an unenclosed porch/balcony up to a maximum area
of 10.0 square metres shall be permitted, provided it is located in the front yard of
the lot and shall not be calculated as lot coverage.
b) In the case of an exterior lot, an unenclosed porch/balcony up to a maximum
area of 15.0 square metres shall be permitted, provided it is located in the front
and/or exterior side yard of the lot and shall not be calculated as lot coverage.
x) All garage doors shall not be located any closer to the street line than the dwellings
first floor front wall or exterior side wall or covered porch projection.
xi) The minimum setback to a slight triangle shall be 1.0m metre. In addition, unenclosed
porches, steps, patios, ramps, landscape entrance features, attached or directly
abutting the principal or main building; either above or below grade; may project into
any required yard to a distance no closer than 0.5 metres to a slight triangle.
xii) Steps may project into the required front or exterior side yards, but in no instance
shall the distance to the front lot line or exterior side lot line be below 1.0 metre.
b. Regulations for dual-frontage townhouse dwellings:
i) Lot Area (Minimum) 119 square metres
ii) Lot Frontage (Minimum)
a) Interior Lot 6.0 metres
b) Exterior Lot 7.5 metres
iii) Yard Requirements (Minimum)
a) Front Yard 6.0 metres to
private
garage and 3.0
metres to the
dwelling
b) Interior Side Yard 1.5 metres, nil
where building has
a common wall
c) Exterior Side Yard 1.5 metres
d)Rear Yard 3.0 metres
iv)Lot Coverage (Maximum)60 percent for the
dwelling
v)Landscape Open Space (Minimum)
a) Lot 40 percent
b)Front Yard 25 percent must be
vi)Building Height (Maximum)9.0 metres
vii)A maximum driveway width of 3 metres shall be permitted.
viii)Height of floor deck of unenclosed porch above finished grade
(maximum)1.5 metres.
ix)All garage doors shall not be located any closer to the street line than the dwellings
first floor front wall or exterior side wall or covered porch projection.
x)The minimum setback to a slight triangle shall be 1.0m metre. In addition, unenclosed
porches, steps, patios, ramps, landscape entrance features, attached or directly
abutting the principal or main building; either above or below grade; may project into
any required yard to a distance no closer than 0.5 metres to a slight triangle.
xi)Steps may project into the required front or exterior side yards, but in no instance
shall the distance to the front lot line or exterior side lot line be below 1.0 metre.
2.Visitor Parking be provided at a rate of 0.20 per dwelling unit.
3.Schedule ‘A’ attached hereto shall form part of this By-law.
4.This By-law shall come into effect on the date of the passing hereof, subject to the provisions of
Section 34 and Section 36 of the Planning Act.
Passed in Open Council this XX day of XX 2026
Adrian Foster, Mayor
June Gallagher, Municipal Clerk
Attachment 2 to Report PDS-072-26