City Reviews Drive-Thru Regulations: KITTS

If you followed the discussion surrounding the Halo Car Wash in Orléans Village earlier this year, you’ll remember just how many concerns were raised about traffic circulation, vehicle queueing on arterial roads, pedestrian safety, and the overall compatibility of drive-thru facilities within growing communities.

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This newsletter excerpt by Orleans South – Navan Councilor Catherine Kitts is courtesy of the city-wide community group Your Applewood Acres (And Beyond) Neighbours

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While that issue generated significant public discussion during a winter road closure, it also highlighted a broader issue: our current planning framework for drive-thru developments is overdue for a closer look.

I’m pleased to share that city staff is now moving forward with a comprehensive review of drive-thru facilities, examining everything from where they should be permitted to how they are designed and how they interact with surrounding roads, sidewalks, cyclists, pedestrians, and neighbouring properties.