Feb 5, 2021 | Debbie in the Community, Developments, Policies, Masterplans, The Issues
On Feb. 8th Council agenda there is a staff report recommending a strategy for moving forward on the previously expressed interest of the Augustinian Fathers (Ontario), Inc (AFOI) to have a long term care facility (LTC) at Marylake. The recommendations have surprised...
Feb 5, 2021 | Developments, Policies, Masterplans
In Council February 8 agenda there is a report recommending an amendment to the zoning at 12828 Weston Road such that a new lot can be created and that a secondary dwelling in the form of an apartment in an accessory structure be permitted. I am very supportive of...
Dec 7, 2020 | Debbie in the Community, Policies, Masterplans
There is one more session of the 1st round of public consultation meetings for the Rural Zoning Bylaw Zoning Bylaw. Go to speaking@king.ca to register. That is also where you can find the draft discussion paper on the topic, This final meeting is Wednesday Dec. 9...
Jul 14, 2020 | Debbie in the Community, Policies, Masterplans, The Issues
The Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe (GGH) lays the foundation for decisions on where land, which is either natural & wild or farmed for our food, is developed for housing or business or roads. The Province is proposing an amendment to the Plan about...
Oct 19, 2019 | Policies, Masterplans
On Oct.21 Council agenda there is report with proposed response to the draft Provincial Policy Statement (PPS). The PPS is a high level summary of provincial policy on all matters related to land use and how the land is used. Having read it over and looked at some of...
Oct 6, 2019 | Policies, Masterplans
At Monday October 7 Council our new Official Plan, Our King, was adopted by Council. It now goes to York Region, the approving authority. As YR has been very involved with our process we hope that approval will come quickly; until it is approved it is not in force...