Township Initiated Official Plan Amendment for Delegated Authority

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The Township of Scugog is proposing amendments to the Township's Official Plan to delegate the approval of removal of holding (H) provisions under the Planning Act.

Section 39.2 of the Planning Act, as amended by Bill 13: Supporting People and Businesses Act, 2021, enables Council to pass a by-law to delegate the authority to pass by-laws under Section 34 of the Planning Act (Zoning By-laws) that are of a minor nature, including by-laws to remove a holding (H) provision, to a Committee of Council, or an individual who is an officer, employee or agent of the municipality.

What is a Holding (H) Provision?

Section 36 of the Planning Act authorizes municipalities to apply a Holding (H) Provision to an amending zoning by-law to delay development of the site until specific conditions are met. Holding provisions may be applied for items such as ensuring the orderly stage of development, confirmation of adequate infrastructure and community services, ensure the execution of legal agreements such as subdivision agreements or site plan agreements, approval of subdivision plans and/or approval of any supporting studies. The most common uses of the Holding Provision within Scugog are to ensure appropriate servicing is available, to ensure appropriate legal agreements (subdivision, site plan, etc.) are entered into, and to review Environmental Impact Studies to ensure there are no negative impacts to a natural heritage feature.

Details of the Official Plan Amendment:

The proposed Official Plan Amendment applies to all lands in the Township of Scugog. On this basis, no location map has been provided.

The purpose of this Official Plan Amendment is to amend the text of the Township of Scugog Official Plan to establish policies to allow the approval of minor Zoning By-law Amendments, specifically the removal of a holding (H) provision, to be delegated to an employee, specifically the Director of Development Services or their designate.

An amendment to the Township's Delegated Authority By-law Number 40-22 is proposed to implement the proposed additional delegated authority. See Documents Section for copies of the proposed draft amendments.

Public Meeting:

Monday, December 9, 2024, 6:30 p.m. Township of Scugog Council Chambers (181 Perry Street., Port Perry)

Members of the public may attend the Public Meeting in person at the Township of Scugog Municipal Office (Council Chambers on Upper Level) located at 181 Perry Street, Port Perry.

Members of the public can participate electronically or watch the Statutory Public Meeting live at 6:30 pm on December 9, 2024, through the Township’s website at the following link: https://www.scugog.ca/en/township-office/council-committee-calendar.aspx

Members of the public wishing to address the Committee through electronic means rather than appear in person with their comments are required to submit their request to speak to this matter no later than 2:00 p.m. on December 6, 2024, by contacting the Office of the Township Clerk at clerks@scugog.ca with your full name, address and the item on the agenda. This will allow time for you to be added to the meeting.

For More Information or to Provide Input:

For more information, to provide comments or ask questions, and/or to be notified of subsequent meetings or the decision of the Township of Scugog Council, please send an email to planning@scugog.ca.

The Township of Scugog is proposing amendments to the Township's Official Plan to delegate the approval of removal of holding (H) provisions under the Planning Act.

Section 39.2 of the Planning Act, as amended by Bill 13: Supporting People and Businesses Act, 2021, enables Council to pass a by-law to delegate the authority to pass by-laws under Section 34 of the Planning Act (Zoning By-laws) that are of a minor nature, including by-laws to remove a holding (H) provision, to a Committee of Council, or an individual who is an officer, employee or agent of the municipality.

What is a Holding (H) Provision?

Section 36 of the Planning Act authorizes municipalities to apply a Holding (H) Provision to an amending zoning by-law to delay development of the site until specific conditions are met. Holding provisions may be applied for items such as ensuring the orderly stage of development, confirmation of adequate infrastructure and community services, ensure the execution of legal agreements such as subdivision agreements or site plan agreements, approval of subdivision plans and/or approval of any supporting studies. The most common uses of the Holding Provision within Scugog are to ensure appropriate servicing is available, to ensure appropriate legal agreements (subdivision, site plan, etc.) are entered into, and to review Environmental Impact Studies to ensure there are no negative impacts to a natural heritage feature.

Details of the Official Plan Amendment:

The proposed Official Plan Amendment applies to all lands in the Township of Scugog. On this basis, no location map has been provided.

The purpose of this Official Plan Amendment is to amend the text of the Township of Scugog Official Plan to establish policies to allow the approval of minor Zoning By-law Amendments, specifically the removal of a holding (H) provision, to be delegated to an employee, specifically the Director of Development Services or their designate.

An amendment to the Township's Delegated Authority By-law Number 40-22 is proposed to implement the proposed additional delegated authority. See Documents Section for copies of the proposed draft amendments.

Public Meeting:

Monday, December 9, 2024, 6:30 p.m. Township of Scugog Council Chambers (181 Perry Street., Port Perry)

Members of the public may attend the Public Meeting in person at the Township of Scugog Municipal Office (Council Chambers on Upper Level) located at 181 Perry Street, Port Perry.

Members of the public can participate electronically or watch the Statutory Public Meeting live at 6:30 pm on December 9, 2024, through the Township’s website at the following link: https://www.scugog.ca/en/township-office/council-committee-calendar.aspx

Members of the public wishing to address the Committee through electronic means rather than appear in person with their comments are required to submit their request to speak to this matter no later than 2:00 p.m. on December 6, 2024, by contacting the Office of the Township Clerk at clerks@scugog.ca with your full name, address and the item on the agenda. This will allow time for you to be added to the meeting.

For More Information or to Provide Input:

For more information, to provide comments or ask questions, and/or to be notified of subsequent meetings or the decision of the Township of Scugog Council, please send an email to planning@scugog.ca.

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