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.

13735 Hwy 27 Development

On June 27 council agenda there is a staff report recommending draft approval for a draft plan of subdivision and approval of a zoning bylaw amendment for a development at the southeast corner of highway 27 and 15th Sideroad.  The subdivision will be comprised of...

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ZBA in ORM Countryside

On June 27 Council agenda there is a staff report recommending approval of a zoning bylaw amendment to facilitate a severance of property to create two lots at 3655 and 3653 Lloydtown Aurora Rd.  Realization of the proponents’ desire for the severance has been...

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New Commercial Uses on Hwy 27

On June 27 Council agenda there is a Staff report recommending approval of a zoning bylaw amendment to change the permitted commercial uses at  12840 Hwy 27 in Nobleton.  The statutory public meeting was conducted June 6.  I am in full support. As always if you would...

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Important Agenda Update for June 27

Contrary to usual practise Council will start at 5PM onJune 27.   As usual you can listen and watch by livestream. Also, the agenda does not include s report recommending approval of the new draft zoning bylaw for the countryside which had been anticipated.  It has...

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Site Plan Approval Delegated to Staff

On the June 27th Council agenda item there is a report recommending a new bylaw to cover the topic of Site Plan Control in King Township. As reviewed in the report creation of this new bylaw is necessitated to  comply with Bill 109 “more homes for everyone.”  There...

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Let’s Start Building Our New Recreation Centre!

On Council June 27 agenda there is a staff report recommending the award of the contract for building the Township Wide Recreation Centre to JR Certus Costruction Company and increasing the budget to $86 million.  Current residents of King and those who are living...

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2nd Deputy Fire Chief

On Council June 27 agenda there is a staff report recommending the the establishment of an additional deputy Fire Chief. As reviewed in the report our current structure includes one position for a Deputy Fire Chief. It's recommended to add a second one in order to...

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New Draft of Zoning Bylaw for Countryside

At the June 13 Council meeting there will be a presentation of a new draft of the zoning bylaw for the Countryside.  There will not be deputations from the public; purpose is to introduce it to Council and public.  The new draft will be released digitally June 15 and...

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22 Patton

On Monday June 13 Council agenda there is staff report recommending approval of the zoning bylaw amendment application for 22 Patton St. s reviewed there are several provisions of the Schomberg and kKing City draft zoning bylaw which are not being met by the...

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2023 Budget: pressures and timeline

On Monday June 13 council agenda there is staff report providing insight into the budget pressures for the 2023 budget and the forecast for 2024-2026.  The report reviews the process for budget creation and eventual approval by Council. Very importantly it identifies...

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Heritage Award 2022

Heritage Award 2022

The King Heritage Award is meant to put a spotlight on historic properties that contribute to our understanding of the uniqueculture and heritage found in the Township of King. It recognizes excellence in the preservation, maintenance, restoration and/or enhancement...

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Tree Management Plan for Public Trees

On Monday June 13 council agenda there is a very interesting staff report presenting the draft Municipal Tree Management plan.  Even though it is the first one, many of the activities are happening to some degree already; but, this is the first time a plan with goals...

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Recent Comments

 

  1. Well put! It is a wonder it fell out off the radar for so long. Glad someone cared enough.

  2. I am thankful for the work you do, and your sensitivity to King's green heritage especially.

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