2022 Township of Central Frontenac Zoning By-law Update

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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:

Village of Sharbot Lake

Kennebec

Olden

Oso

Hinchinbrooke

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

Kennebec schedule

Olden Schedule

Oso Schedule

Hinchinbrooke 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

Kennebec schedule

Olden Schedule

Oso Schedule

Hinchinbrooke 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.

Village of Sharbot Lake

Kennebec ward

Olden ward

Oso ward

Hinchinbrooke ward


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:

Village of Sharbot Lake

Kennebec ward

Olden Ward

Oso Ward

Hinchinbrooke ward


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.

__________________________________________________________________________________________

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.

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:

Village of Sharbot Lake

Kennebec

Olden

Oso

Hinchinbrooke

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

Kennebec schedule

Olden Schedule

Oso Schedule

Hinchinbrooke 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

Kennebec schedule

Olden Schedule

Oso Schedule

Hinchinbrooke 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.

Village of Sharbot Lake

Kennebec ward

Olden ward

Oso ward

Hinchinbrooke ward


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:

Village of Sharbot Lake

Kennebec ward

Olden Ward

Oso Ward

Hinchinbrooke ward


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.

__________________________________________________________________________________________

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.

  • CLOSED: This survey has concluded.

    Food trucks survey

    Food trucks, or licensed refreshment sales vehicles, could be welcome attractions for tourists, passers-through, and residents of Central Frontenac. They could be a good option for entrepreneurs who wish to avoid the need to own or rent commercial space. They could be another way for enterprising private property owners to generate extra income on their land. And the collection of food-truck licence fees could mean new revenue the Township could use for public improvements or to reduce upward pressure on everyone’s property tax rates. 

    On the other hand, food trucks could be too smelly, noisy, or loud for some residents in some areas. They might be disruptive to existing sticks-and-bricks food service businesses. They could pose public safety risks to motorists or pedestrians. And they could cause issues with garbage and pollution if they’re simply allowed to operate anywhere anytime.

     What do you think?

    Your responses to this short survey about what rules there should be for licensed food trucks in Central Frontenac will be collected and submitted to Township Council for consideration in the 2022 Central Frontenac Zoning Bylaw review process. There's a nice big space at the end of the survey in case you would like to write more detail about anything that's important to you, or in case we've missed anything in the survey you'd like to have considered.

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  • CLOSED: This survey has concluded.

    Tiny houses and second suites survey

    There are obvious challenges to affordability in the Central Frontenac housing market. One way to help everyone to navigate these challenges may be to add rules about tiny houses and second units to the Central Frontenac Zoning Bylaw. We need your guidance and advice about what those rules ought to be. Your answers to this short survey will be collected and delivered to Township Council for consideration as part of the 2022 Central Frontenac Zoning Bylaw Review. 

    Section 3.14 of the Township of Central Frontenac Official Plan provides for the possibility of second units. These are fully equipped suites or apartments in addition to or part of a primary dwelling on any lot zoned for residences. There are some preliminary conditions outlined in the plan about defining second units and limiting their unregulated proliferation. Still, there are so far no specific rules in the Central Frontenac Zoning Bylaw about requirements or restrictions for second units in various zones.   

    Section 3.21 of the Township of Central Frontenac Official Plan provides for the possibility of tiny houses as dwellings. There are similarly some preliminary conditions outlined in the plan about defining tiny houses as distinct from RVs, temporary structures, or traditional dwellings. Still, there are so far no specific rules in the Central Frontenac Zoning Bylaw about requirements or restrictions for tiny houses in the various zones across the township.  

    Adding rules about second units and tiny houses can help to ensure that zoning rules are fair to every Central Frontenac property owner and all their neighbours. It’s one way to help to make housing more accessible to people already living in Central Frontenac. It could add revenue to the property tax roll, providing new money for public improvements while reducing upward pressure on individual tax rates. And it’s another way that residents of Central Frontenac could help to protect the natural environment for our children’s children. 

    For more information about tiny homes, visit Build or Buy a Tiny Home in Ontario. For more information about second units, visit Adding a Second Unit to Your House in Ontario. 

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  • CLOSED: This survey has concluded.

    Backyard chickens survey

    There are detailed land-use rules in the Official Plan for the Township of Central Frontenac about keeping livestock on your land. These regulations describe the differences between residential, commercial, and farm properties. They also describe requirements like minimum distances between farm buildings and dwellings, how far farm structures must be from property lines, what sizes farm buildings should be for specific uses, which farm structures may be exempted from maximum structure height restrictions, and which properties are suitable for keeping farm animals and which are not.

    What if your property is too small and too close to the neighbours’ for you to abide by the livestock rules but you would still like to put up a little chicken house and keep a few chickens for fun, for the kids, and as a source of fresh eggs for the family. Conversely, what if you live in Sharbot Lake and your back-fence neighbour starts a little 10-hen chicken coop 50ft from your back deck, complete with stinky manure pile and loud, cranky, rooster?

    Many municipalities have by-laws specifically intended to allow for back-yard hens while simultaneously ensuring that home flocks don’t cause undue nuisance to neighbours. Your input on this survey will help Township Council decide what if any regulations may be needed for back-yard chickens in the 2022 Central Frontenac Zoning By-law Review.  

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