Mar 6, 2017 | Policies, Masterplans, The Issues
As reviewed in an earlier post the development of the Marys Lake subdivision is progressing. In that post I voiced uncertainty on my part as to what is happening at the far north western sections. Having got answers to my questions I am satisfied that the issues...
Feb 5, 2017 | Policies, Masterplans, The Issues
There is an informative Staff report on Council agenda 2/6 reviewing particularly relevant changes to the Planning Act under Bill 73 which came into full force July 1, 2016. For those who have become involved with development applications some of the changes will be...
Jan 23, 2017 | Policies, Masterplans, The Issues
The best tools we have for protecting the character of our established neighbourhoods are the two updates, in process, for the King City and Schomberg zoning by-laws and the Official Plan. (For the zoning by-law amendment we are building off the effort completed for...
Dec 10, 2016 | Policies, Masterplans, The Issues
On Council agenda for 12/12 there are two reports dealing with the announced Township recreation centre on the grounds of Seneca at north west corner of Dufferin & 15th Sideroad. One report is a recommendation to Council to amend the Memorandum of Agreement (MOU)...
Oct 28, 2016 | Policies, Masterplans, The Issues
Monday, October 31st is the last day to tell Premier Wynne that you are opposed to any of the Protected Countryside being paved over. You can easily send a message; click here and sign the petition asking Premier Wynne and Minister Mauro to protect the...
Oct 13, 2016 | Developments, Policies, Masterplans, The Issues
The review of the Growth Plan and Conservation Plans is coming to a close. I have written about it several times. Last week shocking news was released; in addition to considering policy changes the Province has received 650 requests from developers and...