2022 Township of Central Frontenac Zoning By-law Update

TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Central Frontenac passed By-law No. 2022-61 on October 25, 2022, under Section 34 of the Planning Act, RSO 1990.

TAKE NOTICE THAT the Township of Central Frontenac will hold OPEN HOUSES on:

Saturday, August 13, 2022 - 11:00 am to 2:00 pm, and

Thursday, August 18, 2022 - 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm at the

Soldier’s Memorial Hall

1107 Garrett Street, Sharbot Lake, Ontario

The format of the open houses will include a formal presentation on proposed changes. The presentations will be made at 1:00 pm (August 13^th) and 7 pm (August 18^th) respectively and these presentations will be livestreamed on the township’s YouTube channel.

Participation link to August 13th session:

https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_goa9hLMSSnKGerPi0MvtGQ

Participation link to August 18th session:

https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_iN8UOZHLRQqAmkn33oqeCw

The Open Houses are being held pursuant to the provisions of Sections 26 (9) and 34 (12) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, Chapter P.13.

THE PURPOSE of the Open Houses is to invite comments from the public on proposed changes to the Township’s comprehensive Zoning By-law #2011-52. The proposed changes result from the requirement of Section 26 (9) of the Planning Act that a municipal council amend the zoning by-law within three years of the revision to an official plan to ensure that the zoning by-law conforms to the official plan. Proposed changes include but are not limited to: expanding the scope of permitted home-based businesses; permitting live/work units; regulating food vehicles; providing for additional residential units; permitting tiny houses; providing for storage containers and recreational vehicles; providing for the keeping of domestic livestock for local food production, and providing for the installation of alternative energy sources and systems (i.e., solar collectors, wind turbines, geothermal systems and electric vehicles recharge stations). The review also provides an opportunity to modernize the by-law with the addition of new definitions and uses such as cannabis, community gardens, private home day care, dog park, fitness centre, pet grooming establishment etc. The review includes updates to the zoning schedules, reflects changes in the Planning Act procedures, and updates names of government organizations. There are no proposed changes to the zone categories. A number of new permitted uses to several zones are proposed. Some changes to the zone standards are proposed to comply with the official plan and to introduce new standards such as development on narrow water channels and a floor space index. Changes are also proposed to all of the zoning schedules (mapping).

The proposed changes will result in an amendment to By-law 2011- 52 rather than a new comprehensive zoning by-law. Since the by-law amendment affects all properties in the Township, a key map is not provided.

IF YOU WISH TO BE NOTIFIED of the decision of the Council of the Township of Central Frontenac on the proposed zoning by-law amendment, you must make a written request to the Clerk of the Township (see address below).

If a person or public body would otherwise have an ability to appeal the decision of the Council to the Ontario Land Tribunal but the person or public body does not make oral submissions at a public meeting or make written submissions to the Township of Central Frontenac before the proposed zoning by-law amendment is passed, the person or public body is not entitled to appeal the decision.

If a person or public body DOES NOT MAKE ORAL SUBMISSIONS AT A PUBLIC MEETING OR MAKE WRITTEN SUBMISSIONS to the Township of Central Frontenac before the proposed zoning by-law amendment is passed, the person or public body may not be added as a party to the hearing of an appeal before the Ontario Land Tribunal unless, in the opinion of the Tribunal, there are reasonable grounds to add the person or public body as a party.

FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THIS MATTER, including information about your appeal rights, please contact the Clerk of the Township at the address below. The proposed amendment and zoning schedules may be inspected at the Municipal Office during regular business hours and is available for viewing on the Township’s website at www.centralfrontenac.com and on the township’s EngageFrontenac 2022 Zoning By-Law Update project page at https://engagefrontenac.ca/hub-page/township-of-central-frontenac

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Cathy MacMunn, AMCT, ACST

Chief Administrative Officer/Clerk

Township of Central Frontenac

1084 Elizabeth Street

P.O. Box 89

Sharbot Lake, ON K0H 2P0

Email: zoningupdate@centralfrontenac.com

Phone: 613-279-2935 ext. 227

www.centralfrontenac.com

Township council has set the dates for two summertime Open Houses to give an opportunity for residents to learn more about the zoning by-law changes, and to provide comments and feedback. These dates are August 13th (Saturday) and August 18th (Thursday evening). More details will follow.

As always, comments can still be sent through this platform or to zoningupdate@centralfrontenac.com

Take Notice that the Council of The Corporation of the Township of Central Frontenac will be conducting a Special Council Meeting June 6^th, 2022 at 4:00 p.m. relating to the zoning by-law update process.

The agenda for the meeting will be posted by June 3^rd, 2022, on the Township website at centralfrontenac.com. This meeting will be held in person at the Soldiers’ Memorial Hall 1107 Garrett St. Sharbot Lake and will be livestreamed via our Youtube channel.

Dated at the Township of Central Frontenac this 19th day of May, 2022.

Cathy MacMunn, AMCT, ACST, CAO/Clerk

Township of Central Frontenac

1084 Elizabeth Street, P.O. Box 89

Sharbot Lake, ON K0H 2P0

613-279-2935 x 227

cmacmunn@centralfrontenac.com

Thank you all for your comments and surveys! This information has been tabulated and will be reviewed by council, staff and our consultants. THIS IS NOT THE END of our public engagement, and you are encouraged to continue to submit any comments about the zoning by-law to zoningupdate@centralfrontenac.com . Watch for upcoming open houses and public meetings later this Spring/Summer as well!

Please note the special council meeting scheduled for May 3rd 2022 has been rescheduled to May 18th at 4:00p.m. See Notice of Special Meeting for more details. Link to the agenda package is included in the "Important Links" section located on the right.

PLEASE NOTE THIS MEETING HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED FROM MAY 3RD TO MAY 18TH

Township of Central Frontenac

Notice of Special Council Meeting

Take Notice that the Council of The Corporation of the Township of Central Frontenac will be conducting a Special Council Meeting May 18th, 2022 at 4:00 p.m. relating to the zoning by-law update process.

The agenda for the meeting will be posted by April 29, 2022, on the Township website at centralfrontenac.com. This meeting will be held in person at the Soldiers’ Memorial Hall 1107 Garrett St. Sharbot Lake and will be livestreamed via our Youtube channel.

Dated at the Township of Central Frontenac this 14th day of April, 2022.

Cathy MacMunn, AMCT, ACST, CAO/Clerk

Township of Central Frontenac

1084 Elizabeth Street, P.O. Box 89

Sharbot Lake, ON K0H 2P0

613-279-2935 x 227

cmacmunn@centralfrontenac.com

Do you think trailers should be allowed as principal uses in certain zones in Central Frontenac? If so, what considerations are important to ensure trailers are allowed in a safe, environmentally friendly way, that doesn't cause issues with neighbours? Should landowners who use RVs as residences on their properties be required to obtain a licence to do so? Please share your ideas, input, and advice in the comments below. All will be collected and carefully considered as part of the 2022 Central Frontenac Zoning By-law Review process.

Recreational Vehicles include self-propelled or towed vehicles capable of being used for living, sleeping, eating or accommodation of persons on a temporary, transient or short term basis, even if the vehicle is jacked up or its running gear is removed. Examples include a motor home, tent trailer, a camper trailer, a recreational trailer, a fifth wheel, or a bus converted into a motor home.

Our current by-law allows recreational vehicles in some zones as an accessory use only. In some zones they are to be in a stored state. Over the last few years, trailers have become more prevalent as an affordable alternative to traditional construction. Our new zoning bylaw will need to address whether recreational vehicles should be allowed as a principal use, if so, in what zones, and what regulations need to apply to ensure they are safe for residents and they don't have a negative impact on the environment or neighbours. Properties with trailers are treated and taxed as vacant lands. As trailers proliferate, the services of the municipality increase (use of roads, waste, recreation, fire and protection services) with no additional tax revenue to cover these costs. Many of these trailers are rented out for an additional income source. This is not fair to taxpayers who pay taxes based on improvements. One way the township can manage trailers to balance the rights of all is through licensing. Licensing can ensure certain requirements are met before allowing a trailer on a property, such as demonstrating there is safe water/sewage servicing, civic addressing, fire safety etc. A licensing fee can help address the lack of tax revenue from these properties and cover inspection and administrative costs of the licencing process.