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.
ZBA on Jane St.
On March 3 Public Planning Meeting agenda there is a report regarding a zoning bylaw amendment to to enable creation of an additional residential unit at 16890 Jane St. In the form of a farm help dwelling within a proposed on-farm building building. The property is...
OP Review: Growth Management and Employment Lands
The first agenda item on the February 24 council meeting is a report presenting strategies for growth management and employment lands. Most of these strategies address the growth in King Township through to 2051; In addition there is consideration of planning beyond...
OP Review Reports on Council Agenda
The February 24th council meeting is focused on the official plan update. If this is something you are interested in and or have participated in some manner I encourage you to call attend or watch the live stream. There are two separate agenda items. For each one...
Advance Voting for ON Provincial Election
Voting Day is Thursday, February 27. As many residents, including myself have not yet received our voting cards below is information relevant to the King-Vaughan regarding Advance Voting which is February 20-22 10 AM-8PM Where to cast a vote in advance voting. At...
Our Drinking Water Quality
On Council agenda for Feb. 10 there is the annual report for the 4 municipal drinking water systems as required. Each year when I receive this report I am so grateful to be in a municipality which is managing the water systems for the 4 villages so well. The report...
Via Moto (Nobleton) Phase 3
On February council agenda there is a staff report regarding phase 3 of the Fandor development known as Via Moto. This development is north side of King Road west HWY 27 in Nobleton. As reviewed in the reporrt approval of the subdivision agreement and bylaw is...
Volunteer Appreciation
Each year, the Township of King wants to honour and celebrate one of the Township’s most important resources: its volunteers. The nomination period for 2025 has now opened. This is your opportunity to shine a spotlight on the unsung hero in your life who embodies the...
Climate Resilient Agriculture
On February 21 there is a workshop on Climate Resilient Agriculture. The session will be of particular interest to those with significant acreage which is farmed. In addition there are property owners in King who would not call themselves farmers but in fact do...
Official Plan Review
The Official Plan Review is underway. New discussion papers have been posted on the project website. On the website there is also a survey to which residents are asked to respond in order to describe how you envision your community to 2051, what aspects of your...
Revised Plan for Subdivision East Hwy27/South King Road
At the statutory public meeting on Monday February 3rd presenting applications for amendments to both the Official Plan and the Zoning Bylaw to facilitate creation of a subdivision on the east side of Hwy 27 south of King Rd on the lands currently referred to as...
Water Bills: Waiving Penalty Once
On January 27 Council meeting there is a report recommending waving the penalty for late payment of the September to October water and wastewater bill. I am supportive of this one time “forgiveness” for reasons identified in the report. i) The timing of the Canada...
Illegal Land Use
On January 27 Council meeting there is a motion by Councillor Anstey and seconded by Mayor Pellegrini asking the Province to strengthen our enforcement capability against illegal land use. I am very supportive of this resolution. In the resolution the numerous reasons...
Recent Comments
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…
I prefer the usual system which I believe was from about 6 to 8 pm when more young families are…