The Town of Ajax has received a Zoning By-law Amendment Application Z4/26 that seeks to permit a residential development on the lands located at the northeast corner of Harwood Avenue South and Achilles Road.
The proposed development consists of a 3-storey supportive housing building, containing approximately 50 dwelling units. Proposed rendering of construction above.
Advancement of this development and a supportive housing program, consisting of long term permanent housing with wraparound services for residents (i.e. healthcare, life skills training, counselling, case management), is subject to Durham Regional Council approval and the receipt of federal capital funding, said a town statement.
The purpose of Zoning By-law Amendment Application Z4/26 and the proposed implementing by-law is to establish a new Exception (Exception 238) for the Downtown Central Area – Mixed Use (DCA/MU) Zone to set site-specific development standards that would implement the proposed residential development of the subject lands.
The proposed implementing by-law is being brought forward under the authority of Section 284.11.1 of the Municipal Act and in accordance with Ontario Regulation 580/22, “Provincial Priorities”.
