Planning - Statutory Public Meeting - July 14, 2026

The City of Cambridge held a statutory public meeting on July 14, 2026, focused on discussing the citywide water allocation policy bylaw and related zoning bylaw amendments. The meeting included a detailed presentation by the Director of Planning on a new water allocation framework designed to manage water capacity constraints in the Mannheim service area through 2031. The policy prioritizes water allocation based on council's strategic priorities, including affordable housing, infrastructure, and job creation, and aims to streamline development approvals without additional costs or delays. Council members debated the delegation of discretionary authority to the General Manager of Planning and Growth for water allocation decisions, with some expressing concerns about removing decision-making from elected officials. The meeting concluded with a unanimous vote to receive all presentations and correspondence, with the policy set to return for council decision on July 21, 2026.