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.
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,...
How King Will Grow to 2051
At June 28 council meeting there is a very important report presenting the staff recommendation for feedback to the York Region’s draft Forecast and Lands Needs Assessment. The latter is important as it lays out the framework for growth through to 2051. I am pleased...
Bylaw Enforcement Policy
On Council agenda June 28th there is a report from Bylaw proposing a corporate policy for bylaw enforcement services. To clarify: it's not about new bylaws; it's a policy as to how bylaw officers will respond to complaints and very importantly it identifies the...
King Rd/King Blvd Amendments
On Council agenda June 28th there is a report recommending approval of official plan and zoning bylaw amendments to facilitate a development of 12 freehold townhouses at King Rd and King Blvd. As I expressed in September 2019 at the the time of the statutory public...
Approval of ZBA at 13121 Keele
On June 28th council agenda there is a report recommending approval of a zoning bylaw amendment to facilitate a daycare at 13121 Keele St. As reviewed in the report the application is to amend various factors in the zoning bylaw for a commercial enterprise in the...
Permit for large scale events on private property
On June 28th council agenda there is a report recommending a permit process for large scale events (250 persons) on private properties. To my mind there is no question that we should have a comprehensive permit process; I think the proposed process and fee is entirely...
Policy and Bylaw for Road Occupancy
On June 28th council agenda there is a report recommending a permit process for road occupancy related to special events such as parades or an art fair on the street. Because of the pandemic restrictions there have not been such events in King for nearly two years...
Recent Comments
The intentions are proper, the impulse has momentum, the issues are great. One of the largest is how to make…
Thank you for the update, Councillor Schaefer. It’s encouraging to see this conversation continue as we look toward a stronger,…
Thank you for your comments Nancy. I believe my motion does protect the GB by calling for "lands of ecological,agricultural…
In the review of the Official Plan, there are two spots where the proposal is to allow development on the…
thank you Dorita for the acknowledgment.
Thank you so much.
Well put! It is a wonder it fell out off the radar for so long. Glad someone cared enough.
I am thankful for the work you do, and your sensitivity to King's green heritage especially.
Two of your posts, Deb, left me hanging after the ... so I had to read further. Very clever enticement…
Hello Bert, I agree totally with your point that there is the legislative means to ensure that designated properties are…