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Planning Services is responsible for the long-range planning of the Town, including managing land uses and promoting efficient and effective development.
Implementation of the Town’s Official Plan policies is accomplished through the use of a number of different tools, including site plan control, secondary plans, part lot control exemptions, zoning, subdivision approval, Committee of Adjustment, ongoing policy development, and review of previous land use decisions.
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Here you will be able to see, review and comment on zoning by-law amendment applications and official plan amendment applications.
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3999 Friday Drive - Friday Harbour Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment - Occupancy - D09-2020-003 and D14-2020-002
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A virtual (online) public meeting was held on August 19, 2020. The proposal is scheduled for consideration by Council on September 23, 2020. Please see link below to Staff Report for more information.
Please note that the September 23 Council Meeting will be live-streamed starting at 7:00 PM. All meetings are recorded and made available on the Town's YouTube Channel. For more information respecting the Council Meeting please contact the Clerks Office (705) 436 3740 or clerksoffice@innisfil.ca
Applications to amend the Official Plan (D09-2020-003) and Zoning by-Law (D14-2020-002) have been received to remove the occupancy restrictions for the Resort Residential Units in Friday Harbour. The change would allow owners to occupy the Resort Residential Units for up to 365 days a year.
Currently restrictions exist on how long a unit can be occupied by an owner (e.g. maximum 300 days a year, maximum 185 consecutive days). No changes are proposed to the development itself, including number of resort residential units, hotel units, or minimum requirements for recreational or commercial facilities.
Please see below links for more information:
Official Plan Amendment Application Form
Zoning By-law Amendment Application Form
Economic Benefits Memo - Altus
Future Land Needs Assessment Memo - Altus
Davies Howe Letter - Opinion re Removal of Occupancy Restrictions
FORREC Resort Evaluation Memo Peer Review
County of Simcoe Preliminary Comments - August 14 2020
County of Simcoe Letter - Follow Up Comments - Sept 15 2020
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1326 Innisfil Beach Road, Alcona - ISM OPA
Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linkedin Email this linkThe owner of the subject lands has submitted an Official Plan Amendment application which proposes to redesgnate to the Downtown Commercial Core. This designation will permit the development of a mixed use development with Commercial/Office along the Innisfil Beach Road frontage incorporating the existing Heritage dwelling. The balance of the site is proposed to have a u-shaped multi storey residential component with and internal courtyard. The Public Meeting is scheduled for July 15, 2020. See attached information documents.
Notice of Complete Application and Public Meeting
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299 Sunnybrae Avenue - Innisfil Executive Estates Phase 2 - D12-2020-001 D14-2020-003
Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linkedin Email this linkApplications for a Plan of Subdivision (D12-2020-001) and Zoning by-Law Amendment (D14-2020-003) have been received to permit a 21 lot single-detached subdivision on the Subject Lands shown below. The lands are proposed to be rezoned from Future Development (FD) Zone to Residential 1 Exception Hold (R1-X(H)) Zone to permit the proposed development. The Public Meeting is scheduled for October 7 2020 at 6:30 PM. More information including supporting documents is found in the links below.
Supporting Documents:
Plan of Subdivision Application Form
Zoning By-law Amendment Application Form
Planning Justification Report (including draft Zoning By-law Amendment)
Functional Servicing Report (incl. Stormwater and Traffic)
Hydrogeological Impact Assessment
Environmental Site Assessment (ESA)
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22A, 24, 30 and 36 Wellington Street, Cookstown - Paolini OPA / ZBA
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An open house was held at the Cookstown Library February 13, 2020 and a public meeting was held on February 19, 2020 at the Town Hall to discuss the proposed amendments.
The proposed amendments are scheduled for consideration by Council on August 12, 2020.
Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment applications have been submitted to permit up to 3 street townhouse units or semi-detached units with the existing 3 unit sewer allocation currently available for the subject lands through Council, together with a future development consisting of an additional 7 street townhouses fronting on Wellington Street and 18 condominium townhouses fronting on a private road, to be constructed when sewer allocation is available, subject to a future Environmental Assessment process for Cooktown servicing options. The applications propose to maintain the existing single-detached dwelling on the property, located at 24 Wellington Street.
Effect of Official Plan Amendment:
To redesignate the area shown in blue on the enclosed key map from “Residential Low Density 1” to “Residential Medium Density Special Section” to permit a total of 28 units comprised of townhouse units or a mix of townhouse and semi-detached dwellings once additional sewer allocation is available in Cookstown.
Effect of Zoning By-law Amendment:
To rezone the area shown in red on the enclosed key map (lands known municipally as 22A Wellington Street) from “Residential 1 (R1) Zone” to “Residential Townhouse Exception Hold (RT-X(H)) Zone” to permit 3 street townhouses or semi-detached dwellings based on existing sewer allocation. A Hold (H) is proposed to be placed on these lands until wastewater servicing is allocated.
A Concept Plan of the proposed 28 unit development is enclosed with this notice. Please note this is conceptual only. A future public meeting would be required for discussing the details of the layout at the time future sewer allocation is available, at which time the balance of the subject lands would be rezoned and subdivided.
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Interim Control By-law Zoning Changes
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Project Updates
A virtual public meeting to discuss proposed Zoning By-law and was held on June 17, 2020.
Proposed amendments were scheduled for consideration by Council on August 12, 2020. The full Staff Recommendation Report can be found on Civic Web, or by following this link: DSR-117-20 Recommendation Report.
On August 12, 2020, by resolution Council extended the current interim control by-law until May 8, 2021, save and except those properties on Lakelands Avenue abutting Lake Simcoe. The purpose and effect of the extension is to allow the Town of Innisfil to complete a study, currently underway, to assess the suitability of mixed-use zoning on lands designated Downtown Commercial Area within the ICB area.The extended ICB means that the Town of Innisfil will not issue building permits for residential development or applications for redevelopment until May 8, 2021, unless Council amends or repeals the by-law in accordance with the Planning Act.
A copy of the ICB Extension (By-law No. 073-20) can be found at the bottom of this page.
Proposed Draft Zoning and Shoreline By-law Changes
Zoning By-law provisions are needed to implement the Downtown Commercial Area Official Plan designations and to lift the Interim Control By-law affecting certain properties on Innisfil Beach Road and Lakelands Avenue.Staff are working on draft zoning provisions, and considering the following changes:- a maximum of four storeys near 25 Sideroad and gradually lowered to a maximum of two storeys near Lake Simcoe
- enhanced setbacks to existing residential zones
- provisions to support a traditional main street building form on Innisfil Beach Road
- imposing restrictions on some uses (e.g. managing noise impacts)
The properties directly impacted by the changes are listed on the innisfil.ca/ICB webpage.Please note a concurrent change to the Our Shore Community Planning Permit By-law (062-17) is also proposed, to allow five Lakelands Avenue properties abutting the lake to be regulated under the Town Zoning By-law (080-13).Frequently Asked QuestionsWhat will happen with my property taxes if zoning changes are made?- Even if residential properties are re-zoned to commercial, the residential taxation will not change until they are redeveloped with a commercial use. Where properties are vacant (where there are no buildings on a property) tax rates may shift when a rezoning occurs.
Is the Town going to expropriate or buy properties?- Though expropriation is a tool available to the Town where justified and approved by Council, there are no plans to expropriate lands within the area currently affected by the ICB.
Will I be permitted to sell my house?- The Interim Control By-law has only put a freeze on development on certain lands. It has no effect on the ability of an owner to sell or purchase lands. A re-zoning would not restrict a sale.
Can I renovate or will this hinder that ability to get a permit?- Once the subject lands are re-zoned, you will still be able to renovate and obtain permits to maintain your home as a residential dwelling. However, where new non-residential development occurs, it would need to meet the new Zoning provisions.
Supporting Documents & PoliciesDSR-117-20 Recommendation Report
DSR-042-20 Innisfil Beach Road and Lakelands Avenue By-law Changes - Informational Report
DSR-042-20 Public Meeting Presentation
ICB Zoning By-law Amendment (D18-2020-001) - Draft By-law Text Overview
