2022 Township of Central Frontenac Zoning By-law Update
Housekeeping Amendment to Correct Mapping Schedules
The Township will be considering an amendment to By-Law 2011-52 as amended by By-Law 2022-61 at its Council meeting on January 24, 2022 to correct the mapping to include the correct EP-1 overlay. A copy of draft by-law and updated schedules can be viewed in the Important Documents Section to the right.
PLEASE NOTE:
Following the approval of By-Law 2022-61, it came to staff’s attention that there was a technical error in the schedules (maps) relating to the EP-1 overlay projection. As a result the maps do not show the proper location of this layer. Council has directed that a housekeeping by-law be processed as soon as possible following the expiration of the appeal period on November 16th. The correct version of the schedules which will be included in the housekeeping bylaw are provided here:
If you have any questions or concerns as to how this might impact your property please reach out to zoningupdate@centralfrontenac.com.
The township has now passed the comprehensive zoning by-law at its regular council meeting on October 25 2022 as By-Law 2022-61. The formal notice of passing can be found here: Notice of Passing October 25 2022 . By-Law 2022-61 is available here: 2022-61 - Amend By-Law 2011-25 (comprehensive zoning by-law).
The maps are included as schedules to the by-law.
October 21, 2022
The township held the formal public meeting for the comprehensive zoning by-law amendment on October 11th, 2022. The final draft versions of the by-law and schedules (maps) are now available, and Council will consider passing the by-law at the October 25, 2022 council meeting.
Draft By-Law Oct 11 for Public Meeting
Village of Sharbot Lake schedule
October 7, 2022
REMINDER OF STATUTORY PUBLIC MEETING October 11, 2022.
The final draft version of the zoning bylaw (updated as of September 30), and the consultant's report/presentation is available through the council agenda package posted here: October 11 2022 agenda.
If you wish to register for virtual attendance, the zoom registration link is here:
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_gkYbZV54QlmXjbslqqNYbw
The links to the revised maps (as of October 7th) are updated below and in the Important Documents section to the right.
Draft By-Law Sept 30 for Public Meeting
Village of Sharbot Lake schedule
Council will be considering the amending by-law at its October 25, 2022 council meeting (in person, Soldiers Memorial Hall, 1107 Garrett St). This meeting will be livestreamed on the township’s YouTube channel. The final draft version of the bylaw and maps are available here [and use the same links as noted above].
September 22nd, 2022
The draft zoning by-law has now been revised and is available here: Draft Zoning By-law as of September 12th
The formal public meeting for this by-law will be held on October 11th at 6:00 pm at the Soldiers Memorial Hall.
The updated revised mapping is now available as of: September 22nd, 2022. These schedules remain in draft form and will be further amended as we are currently updating the maps to incorporate most recent soil map data from the province. This iterative process will be completed as soon as possible and we will post a notice on here once the revised versions are available. Links to the updated mapping can be found below as well as in the important documents section to the right.
Some tweaks have been made to the draft by-law since the July 21 version. The version which will be used at our Open House on August 13th, is here: Aug 9 2022 draft bylaw
draft mapping is also now available here:
Our draft revised by-law is now available! A link is posted in the "Important Documents" section on the right or is available here: draft bylaw July 21, 2022 Check back soon for a link to the updated schedules (mapping).
We have scheduled two open houses in August; details are included in the Notice posted in the News Feed. We hope you can attend one or both of these to learn more about the zoning by-law and provide important feedback.
As always, you can reach out to zoningupdate@centralfrontenac.com for more information or questions.
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Thank you everyone for all your online contributions to this consultation. Although we've completed and submitted all your survey and comment submissions, the bylaw review process is scheduled to continue into the fall. Next steps are listed in the Lifecycle pane on this page. You're most welcome to pose any questions you may have via the Questions tab on this page, or via email zoningupdate@centralfrontenac.com.
The Official Plan for the Township of Central Frontenac was approved by the County of Frontenac in September, 2021. The next step in implementing the plan requires that the Township review its comprehensive zoning by-law. That's where you come in. We need your help and participation to complete that review.
The zoning by-law describes what uses may be permitted for individual lots of land, what buildings and structures may be constructed on them, and how far those structures must be set back from lot lines. It also describes rules for things like maximum permitted building height, requirements for parking, where docks and boat houses may be placed, whether and how recreational vehicles may be used or parked, whether home-based businesses may be permitted on individual lots, and many other matters. The zoning by-law applies to all land parcels in the Township and the regulations in it are intended to ensure safety for people and the natural environment, and to ensure that land is used sensibly and constructively among neighbours.
Reviewing the zoning by-law is a chance for all residents of Central Frontenac to determine how zoning affects their properties and to ask and answer such questions as:
- What are the zoning rules for my property and do those rules reflect how my property is actually used?
- Can I change zoning rules for my property? If so, how?
- Do the zoning rules for things like lot sizes, frontages, setbacks and density help or hinder development plans and possibilities?
- How do zoning rules help to protect the natural environment?
- What rules should apply for storage containers, fences, swimming pools, and accessory buildings on my land?
- Should new zoning rules be applied retroactively? If so, how?
- How can zoning rules be shaped to help to resolve land-use conflicts?
You can help us by providing your comments, your concerns and your suggestions on potential improvements or changes to the zoning by-law. As a starting point, please take the opportunity to review the zoning by-law and the zoning schedules for which there links on the right. You can also send us your questions and any submissions you may have via email to zoningupdate@centralfrontenac.com or drop off/mail to address the municipal office.
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How should the Township consider climate change impacts when reviewing future development or redevelopment applications, creation of infrastructure, and the planning of improvements and enhancements to public spaces?
Please add your ideas, and comment and vote on other people's ideas.
Within the next 20 years, climate change modelling predicts that the Central Frontenac area will experience hotter, drier summers with more heat waves and more intense rainfall events; and warmer, milder winters with more freeze-thaw cycles. These climatic changes will likely result in significant changes to the natural environment. We should expect and plan for:
- Changes in warm weather growing seasons
- Droughts and floods. Unpredictable and changing surface- and groundwater levels
- Stress on public infrastructure from extreme weather events
- Heat stress and flooding impacts on people and livestock
- Increased demand on emergency services
Learn more:
- Canada's Changing Climate Report 2022 (Government of Canada)
- Integrating Climate Considerations: Community Planning (Federation of Canadian Municipalities)
- Policy on Climate Change Planning (Canadian Institute of Planners)
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- Kawartha Lakes Health Environment Plan
To learn more about the 2022 Central Frontenac Zoning Bylaw Review and to add your thoughts on other bylaw questions, return to the project page HERE.
View All Ideasabout 2 years ago
Water storage
If homes had a (preferably raised) room for water storage, that water could be used for emergency fire fighting or crop watering. Also good for storing heat and cold from the air rather than by expensive ground source.Good way to limit cosmic rays too.
about 2 years ago
Stop Wasting "Green" Funds on Silly Reports
The township paid $60,000 for a report on the feasibility of putting a waste treatment plant on top of the hill that the school used to be on. That money was for environmental improvement and it went to a few consultants. It did not help the environment at all. This shows that the current council does not take the environment seriously and (in fact) misdirects funds. Younger people is the answer. Find younger people to do the planning. The current council is far too short sighted, like me they will probably have died before 20 more years go past (so don't have a vested interest).
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Share Storage containers (Sea Cans) on Facebook Share Storage containers (Sea Cans) on Twitter Share Storage containers (Sea Cans) on Linkedin Email Storage containers (Sea Cans) link
Give us your thoughts on storage containers (a.k.a shipping containers, sea cans). Should they be allowed in all zones? On all lots regardless of size? Should there be a limit on how many can be allowed on one property? Should they only be allowed as accessory buildings? What about setbacks? Where on a property should they be located (e.g., side or rear yards only)? Should they be allowed on a temporary basis only?
View All Ideasabout 2 years ago
No unless
If they are being made into homes no problem. But as storage units no, it generally becomes a place of clutter and unsightly.
about 2 years ago
One 8 x 43 ft container should be allowed only as an additional accessory building in non-waterfront residential or commercial zones only.
One 8 x 43 ft container should be allowed only as an additional outbuilding for storage in non-waterfront residential or commercial zones only. Should meet current setback requirements and on side or rear yards only. Should not exceed maximum lot coverage of 5%.
about 2 years ago
How about let ppl put what they want on their property were already taxed high enough and no survices
about 2 years ago
Storage Containers
Should be allowable on properties with some guidelines. Residential areas in villages might be adversely affected by the appearance of such structures - so I can see how they might be allowed temporarily in such locations. However, if a property has a number of acres that would allow such a structure to be located out of the line of sight of neighbouring properties ... I could see that as allowable. I would think that in rural areas - with space between homes - they should be allowed as a choice of the landowner. I have seen various homes that have begun to incorporate storage containers into the building of garages and outdoor buildings - one in Tamworth on the road through to Hwy 41. I have also see them placed alongside barns and storage buildings. They are currently fashionable in some of the 'tiny house' world as a basis on which to build a home. I know that in the city of Kingston there are numerous sizes of such containers being used for garbage storage around businesses - some of which are in residential areas. There seems to be some requirement about building a shielding fence structure around the containers in that regard. That might be something to consider in residential areas. I would not see any safety concerns with them as they are definitely strong and long lasting.
about 2 years ago
Allowed always
We pay high enough taxes, with very minimal services, stop regulating everything we do. If someone needs extra storage on the property they already pay taxes on, I see no reason for there to be an issue with it.
Important documents
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2023- xx bylaw to amend ZBA Draft BL (ZBL Mapping Correction).docx (23.1 KB) (docx)
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Maps for housekeeping By-law
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October 25 2022 Final A.pdf (5.31 MB) (pdf)
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Notice of Passing October 25 2022.docx (17.8 KB) (docx)
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2022-61 - Amend By-Law 2011-25 (comprehensive zoning by-law) with schedules.pdf (27.2 MB) (pdf)
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Zoning By-Law 2022-61
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Zoning Bylaw 2022-61 pdf version of bylaw October 25 2022 (no comments) - A.pdf (5.59 MB) (pdf)
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Zoning By-Law 2022-61 - Schedule A1 Sharbot Lake Village Map - A.pdf (1.56 MB) (pdf)
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Zoning By-Law 2022-61 - Schedule A2 Kennebec Map - A.pdf (7.13 MB) (pdf)
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Zoning By-Law 2022-61 - Schedule A3 Olden Map.pdf (6.19 MB) (pdf)
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Zoning By-Law 2022-61 - Schedule A4 Oso Map - A.pdf (7.44 MB) (pdf)
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Zoning By-Law 2022-61 - Schedule A5 hinchinbrooke Map (002).pdf (6.71 MB) (pdf)
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draft bylaw sept 30 - presented at Public Meeting.pdf (4.93 MB) (pdf)
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Maps for Public Meeting (Oct. 11)
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Maps as of Sept 22, 2022
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draft bylaw September 12 2022 word version.docx (13.1 MB) (docx)
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Public Meeting Notice Oct 11 2022 (19.1 KB) (docx)
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draft bylaw August 9 2022 (presented at open house).pdf (4.78 MB) (pdf)
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Draft Maps for Open Houses
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draft bylaw July 21 2022.pdf (4.52 MB) (pdf)
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Township of Central Frontenac Official Plan 2021 (12.5 MB) (docx)
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Zoning By-Law 2011-52 and maps
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Township of Central Frontenac Zoning By-law 2011-52 (4.69 MB) (pdf)
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Zone_Schedule_A1_2011-52 sharbot lake.pdf (978 KB) (pdf)
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Zone_Schedule_A2_2011-52 Kennebec.pdf (2.75 MB) (pdf)
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Zone_Schedule_A3_2011-52 Olden.pdf (2.93 MB) (pdf)
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Zone_Schedule_A4_2011-52 Oso.pdf (2.37 MB) (pdf)
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Zone_Schedule_A5_2011-52 Hinchinbrooke.pdf (2.47 MB) (pdf)
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Zoning by-law letter of engagement for constituents 2022-03-02.docx (126 KB) (docx)
Who's Listening
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Phone 613 279 2935 Email zoningupdate@centralfrontenac.com -
Phone 613 548 9400 Email planning@frontenaccounty.ca