FHCA summer 2026 update

Mayoral Candidate Forum and Meet and Greet on Eventbrite - August 26 6pm-




Proposed division of 230 Smyth Road into two lots

Purpose of Part-Lot Control Proposal
The purpose of the application for lifting of part lot control is to subdivide the site into two

lots as shown on the draft reference plan and create an access easement for a shared driveway.


The applicant is proposing to build a 3 and half storey multi-unit dwelling of up to 8 units on each lot. Absent any request for minor variances, this build would be permitted as of right in the new Zoning By-Law. FHCA is seeking more information, including on the precedent this would set for lot severances in the neighbourhood.

Please note the deadline to submit comments on the proposed lot division is August 25, 2026. For formal questions, concerns and all other information please contact Sole Soyak directly at Sole.Soyak@ottawa.ca or at (613) 315-1597. Please cc Judy.korecky@hotmail.com on any correspondence to keep a record of community input.


1867 Alta Vista Drive (north of the former Conference Board of Canada) - Official Plan and Zoning By-Law Amendment

The above-noted matter will be considered by the City of Ottawa’s Planning and Housing Committee on Wednesday August 19, 2026. (Apologies for sending so close to this date.)


Staff Recommendation

Planning staff recommend approval of the Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-Law

Amendment for 1867 Alta Vista Drive to permit the development of a nine-storey

residential building with a permitted projection above the height limit that includes indoor

amenity area and to reduce parking rates.


For context, the MD Management building on Alta Vista at Smyth is equivalent to eight storeys. FHCA did provide comments on the proposed project as a whole to note that if the building does not have sufficient parking this could result in more street parking in the neighbourhood. As well, comments were provided regarding potential impacts on traffic from an increased number of vehicles turning left left going south on Alta Vista.

Please email me if you would like to receive a copy of the report outlining the recommendations in more detail and instructions on how to submit comments.

For more information, you may contact Tracey Scaramozzino at 613-580-2424 ext. 12545.



Local Safety

For awareness, there have been some recent car entry attempts in Faircrest Heights and Alta Vista more broadly. This follows some distraction thefts that occurred earlier in the summer. Please take appropriate measures to minimize risks.

Final Draft of the New Zoning By-law Released

The final draft, Draft 3, of the new Zoning By-law is out for circulation and comment until October 8, 2025. The final draft incorporates feedback received during the Draft 2 consultation period, particularly on the outstanding issues identified in the Draft 2 report and direction provided by council. You can view the final Draft of the proposed new Zoning By-law on the project’s Engage Ottawa page.

There have been no major changes that impact FH residents since Draft 2 except that the proposed height for neighbourhood streets has shifted to 11 m (to allow up to 3 storeys). This proposal is city-wide and mirrors what already exists for the suburban areas and most of the inner urban areas.

New Zoning By-Law Open Houses - 23rd, 25th and 29th

If residents are interested to learn more about how the new Zoning By-law will shape growth in Ottawa you can attend:

• In-Person Open House: September 23rd at the EY Centre from 6p.m. to 8:30p.m.
• Virtual Open House: Register for September 25th from 6p.m. to 8p.m.
• In-Person Open House: September 29th at the Ottawa Conference Centre (200 Coventry Road) from 6p.m. to 8:30p.m.