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.
New Business on Hwy 9
September 7th council meeting includes a public meeting for an application for a business on Hwy 9 between concession 10 and 11. I believe this is an application motivated by a desire to be in compliance to the zoning bylaw as there has been business activity,...
Development at 13131 Keele
September 7th council meeting includes a public meeting for an application for a a zoning bylaw amendment to enable construction of five townhouses fronting onto Dennison at the corner of Dennison and Keele. Consistent with comments I have made previously about...
Farewell Summer Outdoor Concert in King City
Pre-register for tickets to an Outdoor Concert at King Heritage & Cultural Centre Thursday, Sept. 16.
Development at 13131 Keele
On Tuesday,Sept. 7th council meeting there is a public meeting for an application for a zoning bylaw amendment to permit a townhouse development (5 units) at 13131 Keele which is corner of Dennison and Keele in King City. Here is formal notice with some information....
New Traffic Signals
York Region is making some very welcomed changes: traffic signals are being installed at the intersections of Davis drive and Dufferin and at the 17th Sideroad and Keele. To improve traffic flow. I am particularly pleased about 17th Sideroad/Keele as over the last few...
Draft Rural Zoning Bylaw
A Draft Zoning By-law for the Countryside has been released for the rural areas of King Township i.e. the Countryside, Hamlets as well as the Nobleton Village Reserve Lands. A Zoning By-law regulates the types of land uses and the character, height, location, size and...
Trisan Vaccination Clinic Newa
The vaccination clinic has been very successful. I am very proud that its success is a result of volunteers turning up, as scheduled to work their shift. To these volunteers I thank you! The clinic’s last day is July 29. If you are aware of eligible individuals...
How York Region Will Grow
York region is updating it's official plan to show how growth will be managed through to 2051. To learm more join a zoom meeting on July 27 4-6pm. At this session, you will hear about preliminary recommendations on where and how the Region is proposing to...
Community Calendar For Community Groups
King Township has launched a one-stop-shop for posting information on what’s going on in the community: its an enhanced Community Calendar at www.king.ca. To date, events listed in the Community Calendar were limited to King Township-run events. But now, anyone...
Nobleton Servicing for Growth
York Region, Environmental Services is looking for long-term water and wastewater servicing options for the Nobleton community. The Class EA solutions will support growth in the community and optimize the use of existing Regional infrastructure. Based on results of...
Housing Survey
York Region has designed a survey specifically focused on housing. I found it to be an interesting exercise as it triggered personal reflection about my own ideas as to “good”housing and it caused me to think out 10 years. I encourage you to take the survey; it will...
Zoning Bylaw for King’s Rural Areas
A Draft Zoning By-law for the Countryside has been prepared and released for the rural areas of King Township i.e. the Countryside, Hamlets as well as the Nobleton Village Reserve Lands. A Zoning By-law regulates the types of land uses and the character, height,...
Recent Comments
I'll be there! And some of my friends too. Enjoy! Last year was an experience of a different kind, and…
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.…