June 22, 2017

Frontenac Islands Notice of Open House

Township of Frontenac Islands
Notice of Open House Concerning Official Plan Policy
Restriction of Severances in Rural Areas

The open house will be held to receive comments from the public regarding the restriction of severances in Rural Areas and proposed amendments to the Plan. Open Houses are scheduled as follows:

Wolfe Island Town Hall
Thursday, June 22, 2017
6:30pm – 8:00pm

Howe Island Council Chambers
Tuesday, June 20, 2017
6:30pm – 8:00pm

The Township of Frontenac Islands encourages all those interested in learning about the Official Plan, and proposed revisions to attend the open houses. Staff will provide an overview of proposed revisions at 6:45pm and offer the public an opportunity to review and ask questions about the restriction of severances in Rural Areas.
If revisions to the Plan are proposed a statutory public meeting will be held later. to provide the public with an opportunity to make representations in respect to the future proposed plan.

Purpose and Effect: The purpose and effect of the open house is to receive comments from the public to consider allowing more residential lots to be created in the Rural Areas of the Township. Section 6 of the Township Plan contains a specific policy (6.3.3) that states that “No more than 3 severances shall be granted from any lot as it existed on January 1, 1985.” An update to the Official Plan will affect all lands designated as Rural Area within the municipal boundary.

Posted by M Knott at June 22, 2017 02:15 PM