Mar 26, 2021 | Policies, Masterplans, The Issues
On March 29 Council agenda there is a staff report with a recommendation on the Township response to the proposed changes to the Planning Act regarding MZO’s. I am totally in support of the recommendation. In December 2020 Council dealt with two requests from...
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...
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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...
