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.
June 7 Planning Meetings
On Monday June 7th at the Council Planning meeting there will be three public meetings for three different applications. a Zoning bylaw amendment to permit a drive through restaurant at Tatton Court. Official plan amendment application and a Zoning bylaw application...
Cooling & Heating Your Home In A New Way
Looking for alternate ways to be comfortable in your home, in the winter and the summer? If so the webinar series from Climate Action may interest you. And if you are keen to be comfortable without using fossil fuels you will be really interested in the series. The...
Help With Recycling
King Township’s recently launched mobile recycling app is getting a make-over and a long list of new features. King recently partnered with Recycle Coach to launch the mobile app to help residents become expert recyclers and reduce the amount of waste going to...
Kingbridge & Seneca Collaboration
As I posted earlier Kingbridge is changing and has an intent to become an Innovation Centre/Living Lab. There is opportunity to learn more about this: on May 11 at 10 AM Mayor Pellegrini will be part of a fireside chat with Seneca President David Agnew and Prashant...
Keele & Clearview Heights
At May 10 Council there is a report regarding the development proposal at Keele/Clearview Heights. If anyone wonders why the public is often hostile to development proposals this one illustrates why. From the 1st application which dates back to March 2017 the...
Deputations of Interest at May 10 Council
At Monday May 10 Council meeting there are 3 scheduled deputations on issues of interest: York Region Police Services in King, Bradford By-pass, York Region 2051 Forecast. Tune in for the livestream of Council to hear these presentations; they will start shortly...
Heritage & Cultural Masterplan
At May 10 Council there will be a presentation and report on the Heritage & Cultural Masterplan. The purpose of this Plan is to guide the Staff in maintaining King's unique identity, care for its heritage collections and celebrate our cultural assets. As reviewed...
Corporate Strategic Plan: Year 2 Progress Report
On May 10 Council agenda there is a comprehensive report on Year 2 of the corporate strategic plan. As to be expected progress as not been made on a number of indicators due to the COVID-19 disruption. But the report shows that a lot of work has been accomplished. ...
40 km speed limits
On Council May 10 agenda there is a report recommending that the default speed on all local and collector roads be 40 km whereas it is currently often 50 km. As reviewed this was a tactic recommended in the Traffic Calming Strategy. The report says that this lower...
Rimrock Development (east of Kingview Manors)
Monday, May 3rd is a Council Public Planning meeting. One of the applications is to create 5 lots, each with a single detached house. As the report indicates 4 of the 5 lots are generally consistent with Kingview Manors which is west of the development site. The...
52 James Stokes Court
Monday, May 3rd is a Council Public Planning meeting. One of the applications is for 52 James Stokes Court to create 5 lots, each with a single detached house. As the report indicates the proposal is generally consistent with Kingview Manors which is on 3 sides of...
Bylaws For Site Alteration and Pool & Fences
On Monday's Council agenda there is report recommending new bylaw for regulation of site alterations, fill and the administration of permits for pools and fences. As reviewed in the report there has been extensive public consultation on the new bylaws. Very...
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