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.
King City East: not building quickly
On September 26 Council agenda there is a staff report recommending that the request by the owners of three of the subdivisions within the King City East Development for an extension of the draft plan approval lapsing provisions be granted. As reviewed there has...
Apartments & Condo on Dufferin
On September 26 Council agenda there is a staff report recommending several important things. 1. Recommends granting an exemption to the moratorium restricting Official Plan Amendments (OPA) applications. 2. Recommends approving a specific OPA application. 3....
Cell Phone Tower on 15th
On September 26 Council agenda there is a staff report presenting the Staff’s assessment that an application to install a cell phone tower on the south side the 15th sideroad west of 7th concession meets our protocols. As reviewed in the report the municipality is not...
Rural Zoning Bylaw: the final draft
Council September 26 agenda will include the Rural Area Zoning Bylaw with a report from Staff recommending adoption. This has been a lengthy process in which many residents have participated to date which has enhanced its value. For those who have not been engaged...
Mourning the Loss of Queen Elizabeth II
I mourn the death of Queen Elizabeth: her manner of fulfilling so completely her duty is unparalleled. Here is the media release from King Township in response to the death of Queen Elizabeth II. As indicated residents are invited to sign a Book of Condolence that...
Street Gallery
This coming Sunday, September 17 is one of my favourite events: the 14th annual Street Gallery Art Show in Schomberg. Its an annual event which has discovered the magic of offering the same fun each year but each year it evolves and is even better. What is the same...
GO Electric
Climate Action King is hosting a great event on Sunday, September 25. Its an opportunity to see, and in some cases try/test, products which are traditionally powered by gasoline but are now available in battery operated models. I am excited about the event as it is...
MOU with Kingbridge Centre
On September 12 Council agenda there is a report recommending approval of a draft Memorandum Of Understanding (MOU) between the Township and the Kingbridge Centre. As reviewed, the MOU is to be assessed in one year to determine value of subsequent renewals and/or the...
Assumption of Infrastructure
On September 12 Council agenda there is a report recommending assumption of a portion of the servicing for the Dipoce subdivision agreement in Schomberg and assumption of the municipal infrastructure related to the King Station phase 3 subdivision. As indicated in the...
Expanding Green Development Standards
On September 12th council agenda there is a staff report recommending expansion of the green development standards to single detached residential developments in the established neighbourhood and hamlet areas designated in the Official Plan, Our King. The...
New Planning Processes in Response to Bill 109
On September 12 Council agenda there is a report reviewing how Planning staff proposes to operate given the mandated shorter review times and possible financial penalties for not complying with the new timelines. These are in place due to the Bill 109 and Amendments...
Trail Naming
On Council agenda for September 12th there is a very satisfying report recommending that a section of the King City Trail be identified as “King City: Moir Trail.” This recognition of Barry Moir is very appropriate. As reviewed in the report Mr Moir has made...
Recent Comments
thank you Dorita for the acknowledgment.
Thank you so much.
Well put! It is a wonder it fell out off the radar for so long. Glad someone cared enough.
I am thankful for the work you do, and your sensitivity to King's green heritage especially.
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