Draft Plan of Subdivision, Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment,
Tribute (Cobourg) – Phase 3

Cobourg, ON (March 9, 2023) – The Town of Cobourg has received complete applications for a Draft Plan of Subdivision, an Official Plan Amendment and a Zoning By-law Amendment by Tribute (Cobourg) Limited regarding subject lands known as Phase 3, Cobourg Trails Community (South of Danforth Road East, west of Greer Road).

The Town of Cobourg will hold a Public Meeting regarding the applications on Monday, March 27, 2023, at 5:00 pm in the Council Chambers, 3rd Floor East Wing, Victoria Hall, 55 King Street West, Cobourg in accordance with the provisions of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990 c.P. 13, as amended.

Further, please note a developer-initiated Open House will be held by Tribute on Wednesday, March 22, 2023, at the Tribute Sales Centre located at 620 Elgin Street East, from 5:00pm to 7:00pm. The Open House will provide an opportunity for residents to learn more about the proposed development of the site and ask questions of the developer.  

About the Application:

The Proposed Draft Plan of Subdivision (File Number: Z-05-22SUB) proposes a range of 143-161 residential units in the form of single detached and semi-detached dwellings, a block for business park uses, a block for commercial uses, in addition to blocks for parkland, walkways, stormwater management facilities, environmental protection, roads and related services.

The Proposed Official Plan Amendment (OP-2023-002) proposes to redesignate a portion of lands from “Living Area” to “Service Commercial Two” which would have the effect of permitting new retail and service commercial uses and to increase the permitted gross floor area for commercial uses for the proposed commercial block.

The Proposed Zoning By-law Amendment (File Number: Z-02-22 – as revised) would have the effect of zoning lands to establish permitted uses and zone regulations to implement the proposed draft plan of subdivision, including proposed commercial uses.

Attend the Public Meeting In-person or Virtually:
An in-person Public Meeting will convene in the 3rd Floor Council Chambers, Victoria Hall, 55 King Street West, Cobourg on Monday, March 27, 2023, at 5:00 pm.

Citizens may also tune into the Town of Cobourg’s eSCRIBE feed to watch the Public Meeting virtually at www.Cobourg.ca/eSCRIBE

If you have limited access to technology, you may use a telephone and call in to participate.

Phone:  +1 587 328 1099 Canada  
OR +1 647 374 4685 Canada

Meeting ID: 896 0203 3874

Public Submissions:
If you wish to submit a written or oral presentation, please register with Brent Larmer, Municipal Clerk, via e-mail at clerk@cobourg.ca or by phone at (905) 372-4301 no later than 4:00 pm on March 24, 2023.

Additional Information:
Additional information that will enable the public to understand the proposed applications is available in the Planning Department at Victoria Hall during regular office hours by contacting the Planning and Development Department at (905) 372-1005 and reference File Numbers OP-2023-002, Z-05-22SUB, Z-02-22 – as revised.

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Media Contacts

Kara Euale                                  
Manager, Communications                        
Town of Cobourg                                      
p: 905-372-4301 x 4105                                        
e: keuale@cobourg.ca                                                      

About The Town of Cobourg
The Town of Cobourg is a lakeside community (population 20,500) located on the north shore of Lake Ontario halfway between Toronto and Kingston and has been recognized multiple times by MoneySense Magazine as “One of Canada’s Best Places to Live” in populations under 25,000.

Founded in 1798, Cobourg is rich in heritage offering a vibrant downtown, sophisticated small-town atmosphere and renowned waterfront that serves as a popular getaway destination.  As the largest town in Northumberland County, Cobourg is personified by historic Victoria Hall, a 143,000 sq. ft. multiple purpose community centre, an educated and skilled labour force, flourishing commercial sector and supportive municipal government. Cobourg has received the Federation of Canadian Municipalities Sustainable Communities Award, accolades from the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act Alliance, and multiple heritage, environmental, and event awards.