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Collingwood's Northside Faces First Major Rezoning in 20 Years
Northside could see its first major zoning shift in two decades as Collingwood officials weigh a proposal that would open the area to denser housing and commercial uses.
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The Collingwood Planning Commission scheduled a rezoning hearing for Northside on July 22 after receiving a formal application from the Collingwood Development Board on June 12.
City records show the neighborhood has remained under single-family zoning since 2004 while surrounding districts absorbed new apartments and offices. Planners now cite rising permit requests and infrastructure upgrades along the Collingwood Waterfront Trail as reasons to revisit the rules. The change would allow buildings up to four stories on several blocks near Elm Street.
Local anchors face new pressure
Northside Community Center on Maple Avenue already runs after-school programs for 180 children each weekday. Across the street, the former Thompson Factory site sits vacant after its last tenant left in March. Both locations fall inside the proposed rezoning boundary. Residents who use the center worry that higher density could increase traffic on the narrow side streets that feed into the trail.
Property data from the Collingwood Assessor’s Office lists 312 single-family homes in Northside with a median assessed value of $312,000 as of the June 2026 roll. That figure rose 8 percent from the prior year, outpacing the citywide average of 5 percent. Sales records show three homes on Birch Lane closed above asking price in the first quarter.
Next steps for buyers and owners
Anyone who owns land inside the study area can submit written comments to the Planning Commission by July 15. The commission will forward its recommendation to the city council, which is expected to vote in September. Prospective buyers should review the draft zoning map posted on the city website before making offers, because permitted uses and height limits will change once the ordinance takes effect.
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