Section 3.27 Minimum Distance Separation, Influence Areas and Special Setbacks

PITS AND QUARRIES 

Add the following provisions to Pits and Quarries:

• “Where development of a sensitive land use is proposed on a vacant lot of record within a defined settlement area and within the influence area of an existing pit, an impact assessment (D-series guidelines) shall not be required prior to the issuance of a building permit.
• Where development of a sensitive land use is proposed on an existing lot of record having an area of 1.0 hectares (2.47 acres) or less and located within the influence area of an existing pit, an impact assessment (D-series guidelines) shall not be required prior to the issuance of a building permit.
• An impact assessment (D-series guidelines) shall be required for all newly created lots within the influence area of either a pit or quarry.”

WETLANDS

Current Provisions regarding Wetlands:

• “All structures shall be setback a minimum of 30 metres from the boundary of an unclassified wetland and 120 metres from a Provincially Significant Wetland, unless a reduced setback is supported by an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) prepared by a qualified professional.

Proposed Provisions regarding Wetlands:

• “All buildings/structures shall be setback a minimum of 30 metres from the boundary of all wetlands.
• The influence area for a Provincially Significant Wetland shall be 120 metres. All buildings/structures proposed to be located greater than 30 metres and less than 120 metres from the identified boundary of a Provincially Significant Wetland shall be permitted with no planning approvals provided a reduced setback is supported by an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) prepared by a qualified professional.”