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A message from the Director of Planning, Building and Licensing about the Limestone Art and Craft Show

Apr 29, 2019
By  Paige Agnew
Updated April 29, 2019 I’ve received numerous concerned messages from members of the public regarding the cancellation of the Limestone Art and Craft Show this weekend . I do want to take this opportunity to explain what happened and why this decision was made. The City’s business permit application process requires that an event meet set standards before a permit is issued.  Part of...
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Interpreting the City’s Official Plan

Dec 10, 2020
By  Paige Agnew
Recently, I received a thoughtful message from a community member about my Mar. 5 briefing to council  regarding the City’s proposed mid-rise and tall building design guidelines. This individual’s note referenced an excellent article I’d like to share on human-scale design in relation to mid-rise buildings, as well as a recent Whig article where I acknowledged that “the public has a lot of...
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Allowing more second residential units will create affordable housing options

Jan 22, 2019
By  Paige Agnew
The City has made changes to the proposed Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments that will allow second residential units to be created across the city. Second residential units include basement apartments, in-law suites, coach-houses and other separate apartments that may be in or detached from a primary residence. These units create affordable housing in two ways: They offer...
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Population, housing and employment projections help shape Kingston’s future

Feb 12, 2019
By  Paige Agnew
Want to see how Kingston is expected to grow? See the draft report of the Population, Housing and Employment Forecast Study and offer your comments by 4:30 p.m. on Feb. 19. If you are planning a city, it helps to know who you are planning it for and where they might live and work. This is why the City updates its Population, Housing and Employment Projections Study every five years. The...
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Starting a new business? We can help you get your licence.

Nov 29, 2018
By  Paige Agnew
Having a business licence proves that your business location and operations have been vetted by all those were required to do so to ensure the health, safety and well-being of the public. The licensing process can help you better understand your business and all it entails. Businesses must operate in accordance with zoning, building, fire, health, safety and police regulations. We want to...
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Paige Agnew
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613-546-4291, ext. 3252

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