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.

Development Charges

On Council agenda for November 30 there is a Staff report on the proposed new Development Charges (DC) for King.  In last Council meeting we had an "introduction" to the subject; in the 11/30 meeting there is much more detail, including the specific projects...

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Christmas in King Holiday Light Tour

Christmas in King Holiday Light Tour

November 30 is the last day to register your property on the Christmas in King Holiday Light Tour.  As it is my habit to drive around King looking for beautiful light displays I am thrilled at this initiative.  Buying the map will ensure that I don't miss any and it...

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Forestbrooks Hills subdivision in Schomberg

In November 30 Council there is a report recommending approval of a draft plan subdivision and the zoning bylaw for Forest Hills in Schomberg.  This is phase 2 of what has already been built on Roselean Drive.  As reviewed there has been significant public...

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Driveway widths and Road Occupancy & Closures

On Council agenda there is a report reviewing proposed new bylaw covering the issues of driveways and the periodic requests for road closures or occupancy.  As I read through the report, particularly the sections dealing with requests to build new driveways I found...

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Stormwater Management Masterplan

Friday, November 27 12noon-1 pm is the first step in public consultation (PIC)for the above.  This masterplan sets out the requirements for managing stormwater in existing settlement areas and other defined in the study area.  The latter includes the 3 villages and 7...

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Holiday Lights

Holiday Lights

The joy and excitement of Christmas lights is surely even more special  this year. To encourage displays and to help each of us find those exciting displays throughout the villages, hamlets and countryside of King Christmas in King 2020 Holiday Light Tour has been...

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Rural Zoning Bylaw

December 1 (Tuesday),3 (Thursday),9 (Wednesday) 6-8PM are the dates for the first round of public consultation for the rural zoning bylaw.  No need to attend all 3! Pick the one which meets your schedule.  Here are more details about the process.  You must register by...

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Our New Hospital: Cortelucci Vaughan Hospital

Early 2021 the new Cortelucci Vaughan Hospital will be opening.  I am looking forward to to a tour in the next couple days.  One of the "facts" which makes me very excited about the quality of care for recovery is that 80% of the acute care beds will be single...

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More Flooding Ahead with powerless Conservation Authorities

There is an adage that you don't recognize the value of something until it is gone.  We are on the verge of losing something which effectively reduces flood risks and is instrumental in having clean drinking water.  I am speaking of the attack on the Conservation...

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Rural Area Zoning Bylaw

On Nov. 16 Council agenda there is a report reviewing the plan to develop a new zoning bylaw for the rural part of the Township.  In last couple years we have developed and approved new zoning bylaws for the 3 villages; this exercise is to deal with the rest of the...

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Development Charges

On Nov. 16 Council agenda there is a staff report presenting information about the new development charge (DC) bylaw being prepared and reviewing the process leading up to presentation of a new bylaw for approval by Council in January 24, 2021.  DC's are the costs...

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Recent Comments

 

  1. Good overview and assessment of current situation, and the situation that got us to this point . King Twp has…

  2. thank you for your feedback and acknowledgement of the effort required to understand the budget.

  3. This has got to be the strangest working session. “Overview of King’s Citizen Experience Plan” does not allow for citizens…

  4. Hi Deb, as always your blast/posts are SO helpful! You are a marvel. Your summaries are succinct, informative, opinionated with…

  5. Hi Debbie, Of interest, Simcoe County has had the carts on wheels for recycling, organics and garbage for some time…