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.

Where to Vote

Federal election is Monday, September 20. Advanced voting is possible September 10, 11, 12,13. Like many people I have received my voter information card in the mail; I now know where I can vote either on an advance voting day or on Election Day but it is different...

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Heritage and Cultural Masterplan

On September 13 Council agenda the Heritage and Cultural Masterplan for King Township is presented with the recommendation that Council approve it. I endorse it with enthusiastically. As indicated in the accompanying report a draft was presented in May; since then...

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Stateview Subdivision Agreement

On September 13 Council agenda there is a report with the proposed subdivision agreement to enable the development southeast of Keele and Dennison i.e.  Stateview Homes. This development was approved by Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT) (formerly called OMB and then LPAT)...

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Sign Bylaw Variance Application

On September 13 Council agenda there is a report from Bylaw recommending that a variance request for a sign should NOT be approved. I fully endorse their recommendation. The requested variance is for placement erection of a sign on Weston Rd in king Township for a...

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Federal Election in King- Vaughan Riding

As we all know our federal election is Monday, September 20. The King Chamber of Commerce is hosting a virtual town hall Thursday, September 16 at 6:00 PM. The plan is for us to hear the candidates from the various parties who are running for election in our riding. ...

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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,...

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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...

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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....

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New Traffic Signals

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...

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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...

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Recent Comments

 

  1. The intentions are proper, the impulse has momentum, the issues are great. One of the largest is how to make…

  2. Thank you for the update, Councillor Schaefer. It’s encouraging to see this conversation continue as we look toward a stronger,…

  3. Thank you for your comments Nancy. I believe my motion does protect the GB by calling for "lands of ecological,agricultural…

  4. In the review of the Official Plan, there are two spots where the proposal is to allow development on the…

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

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

  7. Two of your posts, Deb, left me hanging after the ... so I had to read further. Very clever enticement…

  8. Hello Bert, I agree totally with your point that there is the legislative means to ensure that designated properties are…