Ongoing Planning Items
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Listed below is information on some current development applications. Please contact Planning Services staff to inquire about these or other applications you may be interested in.
| Proposed Chicken Coops in Residential Zones | ||||||
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The Township has initiated a review of the current Animal Control By-law and the Comprehensive Zoning By-law to consider amendments to permit backyard chicken coops on residential zoned lands in the Township. A virtual public meeting for the proposed amendments will be held on Tuesday, October 6, 2020 at 7 pm. Below is information related to the proposed amendments. Notice of Virtual Public Meeting Backgrounder including list of proposed amendments to the Animal Control By-law How to Participate As in-person meetings are not an option at this time, you can view or participate in the Public Meeting as follows:
If you are concerned that you do not have access to phone or internet or are otherwise concerned about the reliability of your signal please ensure that you submit written comments, see instructions below. Written comments do not negate your opportunity to also speak at the Public Meeting but do ensure your voice is heard should your electronic connection to the meeting not work. If you are unsure whether or not you would like to speak at the meeting but want to listen and have the option to comment on a particular application, please register with the Clerk’s department (see above information). You will not be required to speak if you do not want to. Additional Information Should you wish to be notified of future meetings and reports regarding the proposed amendments, please:
Questions or written submissions may be directed to: Animal Control By-law Amendment Zoning By-law Amendment Val Hummel, Clerk Jeremy Vink, Manager of Planning Phone – 519-669-6005 Phone – 519-669-6038 1-877-969-0094 ext. 6005 1-877-969-0094 ext. 6038 |
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| Scoped Official Plan Review | ||||||
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MEETING UPDATE - the Township of Woolwich is proceeding with the Planning Public meeting on Tuesday, August 25, 2020 at 7 pm, to consider an Official Plan Amendment as part of the Township Scoped Official Plan review. The Township has initiated a scoped review of the Township Official Plan to bring the Plan into conformity with the current Provincial Policy Statement, Planning Act and Places to Grow, as well as the Regional Official Plan, where it does not conflict with Provincial policy and legislation. Information related to this review can be found below. Planning Public Information Report DS16-2020 - Scoped Official Plan Review - August 25, 2020 A draft copy of the proposed new Township Official Plan is listed below by Chapter, Schedules and Appendices. Chapter 1 Introduction Chapter 2 The Township of Woolwich and the Region Chapter 3 Summary of the Plan Chapter 4 Guiding Principles, Community Values and Goals of the Plan Chapter 5 Planned Township Structure Chapter 6 Countryside Policies Chapter 7 Settlement Patterns Chapter 8 Economic Policies Chapter 9 Housing Policies Chapter 10 Open Space Policies Chapter 11 Mineral Aggregate Resources Policies Chapter 12 Cultural Resource Management Policies Chapter 13 Environmental Protection and Stewardship Policies Chapter 14 Strong and Healthy Community Policies Chapter 15 Transportation Policies Chapter 16 Utilities Chapter 17 Finance Policies Chapter 18 Community Improvement Policies Chapter 19 Implementation Policies Chapter 20 Glossary Contact information: Township of Woolwich Direct Dial: 519-669-6038 |
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Stockyards Settlement Plan and Environmental Assessment |
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The Township has initiated the preparation of a Settlement Plan for the Stockyards Industrial / Commercial area and King and 86 Power Centre and has retained the services of The Planning Partnership and a team of consultants to prepare the Settlement Plan. Information related to this process can be viewed below. Servicing Options Master Servicing and Stormwater Management Report Sanitary Servicing Options Site 1 Sanitary Servicing Options Sites 2a, b, c, 3, 4 and A Sanitary Servicing Options Site C Sanitary Servicing Options Site F Statutory Public Meeting of Preferred Option, Policies and Zoning A public meeting regarding the proposed Official Plan amendment, Zoning By-law amendment and Environmental Assessment applications will be held on June 25, 2019 at 7 pm in the Council Chambers, Township Administration offices at 24 Church Street West, Elmira. Additional information regarding these applications can be viewed below.
Visioning Exercise and Preparation of Options A Public Open House was held on January 10, 2018 with a presentation outlining the Vision Statement, Options and Evaluation Criteria for the Stockyards Settlement Plan and Environmental Assessment. Please view the information below.
Please continue to monitor this webpage for dates of future consultation meetings and any material produced in relation to this Settlement Plan process. |
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For information on current zoning or official plan amendment applications, not otherwise noted, please contact Planning staff.
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