News and Updates in King Township
I use this blog to inform you of issues within the Township which are being assessed at the Council table as well as tell you about events happening in the Township which are of interest.
2026 Budget Timeline
On Tuesday June 17 Council agenda the timeline for the 2026 budget is presented. Key dates: budget is posted on web October 31; public open house scheduled for November 12; budget included in Council agenda November 24. There is new language in the report as...
Funding the Asset Management Plan
On Tuesday June 17 Council agenda there is a staff report recommending how King Township can achieve compliance with a Provincial regulation which requires that we have a financial plan for maintaining our infrastructure assets. The big picture intent of the...
15 Charles Severance
The Council agenda for Tuesday, June 17 (note: not Monday) includes a staff report recommending approval of applications for Official Plan amendment and Zoning bylaw amendment to enable a severance at 15 Charles in King City. I am not comfortable with the process to...
Revisions to Growth Management Strategies
The Council agenda for Tuesday, June 17 (note: not Monday) includes a staff report reviewing impact of new Stats Canada information on our Phase 2 Growth Management and Employment Land Strategy. In February Council endorsed a series of recommendations which are now...
Nobleton Community Hall
The Council agenda for Tuesday, June 17 (note: not Monday) includes a staff report providing an update on the Nobleton Community Hall. As reviewed there is an interested party to lease the building and to make necessary investments in order to operate it as a pub and...
326 Main Street
The Council agenda for Tuesday, June 17 (note:not Monday) Includes a staff report recommending approval of a zoning bylaw amendment for 326 Main St. The amendment facilitates the development of a six story apartment building with 91 apartment units and retains the...
Mansions of King
On June 2nd Council agenda there is a report regarding the development referred to as Mansions of King (north of king Rd./east of Jane St.) The property owner has made an application to revise the draft approved plan of subdivision and to make a zoning bylaw...
Micro Distillery at 1600 Graham SDRD
On June 2nd Council agenda there is a report regarding an application for a zoning bylaw amendment for 1600 Graham Sideroad. The amendment is being requested to enable an accessory building to be used for a micro distillery, on-farm shop and cafe, and office...
Severance on Humber Valley Crescent
On June 2nd Council agenda there is a staff report presenting an application for amendments to the Official Plan and the King City & Schomberg urban zoning bylaw. The purpose of these amendments is to enable a severance at 117 Humber Valley Crescent. The one...
Bill 5 Must Be Stopped
If you have not already written your MPP to express your opposition to Bill 5, Protect Ontario by Unleashing Our Economy, please do so. It's important that the elected officials understand that their constituents do not believe that the way to protect Ontario is to...
New On Farm Diversified on HWY 27
On May 26 Council agenda there is a recommendation to approve a zoning bylaw amendment to enable an agricultural event venue on a property on Hwy. 27. As reviewed in the report the application has been deemed to be “on farm diversified use.” The specifics of the plan...
Finance Reports
On May 26 Council agenda there are 7 reports from Finance. I suggest you look at the council agenda to see which ones interest you; as indicated in the various reports these reports are required and once reviewed at Council they will be published on the website. I...
Recent Comments
Nobody minds population growth -it's a fact of life and Canada as a whole needs more people - esp. young,…
Hello Jacqui…..your concern is very valid. This subdivision,as is case for any new one within urban boundaries of King City,are…
We refer to the subdivision as “starter castles”. Our main concern is the issue of water. Are these properties on…
Now that a 84 metre monstrosity has been erected directly across from this subdivision, why should there be an objection…
Hi Bruce, I anticipate that my query about why three years will lead to understanding about factors other than the…
Debbie, this is a good question. Three years does seem like a very long time to complete a review. I'm…
The super powers granted to Mayors serve to disallow the Mayor to hide behind the excuse that Council won't approve…
Amen to you Debbie. I couldn't agree more.
It was different. I think one’s evaluation of it being better or not is highly influenced with one’s previous experience.…
So, Debbie, how did this new system of 1-1 conferences with a Councillor or a Mayor work out? Did you…