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...
Oct 13, 2016 | Policies, Masterplans, The Issues
The Province has initiated a review of the OMB and are seeking public input. The closest one to us is Tuesday October 18th in Newmarket at Trinity United Church 461 Park Ave. To learn more about the review process etc. see here. Changing the scope of the issues...
Sep 25, 2016 | Policies, Masterplans, The Issues
On 9/27 Council agenda there is Staff report asking for Council endorsement to proposed feedback to Province on its draft amendments of changes to the 4 Plans i.e. Growth Plan, Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan and Greenbelt Plan. The provincial review also...
Sep 25, 2016 | Policies, Masterplans, The Issues
Given how critical our projects to update Official Plan and zoning bylaws for the 3 villages Staff has been asked to provide updates every 3 months. Here is 2nd such update which is on 9/27 Council agenda. I am disappointed to see that previous target dates are not...
Sep 9, 2016 | Policies, Masterplans, The Issues
On 9/17 Council agenda there is a Staff report recommending what feedback the Township should give to the Province in response to the amendments proposed for the 3 conservation plans and the growth plan. You can see here my initial assessment of the Province’s...
