NOTICE OF OPEN HOUSE
ZONING BY-LAW REVIEW
FOR
TOWNSHIP OF BURPEE & MILLS
TAKE NOTICE that the following public body will hold an Open House for the review of their draft Zoning By-law. The purpose of the Open House is to provide the public with an opportunity to review the draft documents (text and mapping), ask questions, and provide feedback.
Date: Wednesday February 26, 2025
TOWNSHIP OF BURPEE AND MILLS Time: 7 pm – 8pm
Place: Burpee & Mills Complex
8 Bailey Line Rd. Evansville, ON P0P 1E0
Section 26(9) of the Planning Act requires that a planning authority or municipality enact a Zoning By-law that conforms to an updated Official Plan no less than 3 years following approval of such Plan. A new Comprehensive Zoning By-law has been prepared for the above Municipality that implements the District of Manitoulin Official Plan (2018), as updated based on Provincial Legislation, addresses emerging land-use planning issues, and is technically sound and user-friendly.
IF YOU WISH TO BE NOTIFIED of the decision of the Municipality on the proposed zoning by-law, you must make a written request to the Municipality.
IF A PERSON OR PUBLIC BODY would otherwise have an ability to appeal the decision of the Municipality to the Ontario Land Tribunal but the person or public body does not make oral submissions at a public meeting or make written submissions to the Municipality before the proposed zoning by-law is adopted, the person or public body is not entitled to appeal the decision.
IF A PERSON OR PUBLIC BODY does not make oral submissions at a public meeting or make written submissions to the Municipality before the proposed zoning by-law is adopted, the person or public body may not be added as a party to the hearing of an appeal before the Ontario Land Tribunal unless, in the opinion of the Tribunal, there are reasonable grounds to add the person or public body as a party.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION and the draft Zoning By-laws are available at the Burpee and Mills Municipal Office for review.
DATED at the Township of Burpee and Mills January 29, 2025
Lynn Jackes, Deputy Clerk-Treasurer
Kathy Beck, Deputy Clerk-Treasurer
Township of Burpee and Mills
8 Bailey Line Rd.
Evansville, ON. P0P 1E0
705-282-0624
burpeemills@vianet.ca
Notice of a Public Meeting Concerning a Township-Initiated Zoning By-law Update
TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Burpee and Mills will be conducting an in-person Statutory Public Meeting to consider a Township-initiated Zoning By-law Amendment and is notifying the public in accordance with Section 34 of the Planning Act.
Purpose and Effect of the Zoning By-law Amendment:
The purpose of the Zoning By-law Amendment is to update the Township’s Zoning By-law. The Township Zoning By-law currently in effect is By-law No. 80-09 and By-law No. 96-01, first approved by Council in 1980 and 1996. Since 1980, the Township Zoning By-laws have been amended from time to time through approval of privately initiated Zoning By-law Amendment applications and through general amendments/reviews initiated by the Township. In October 2018, a new District of Manitoulin Official Plan was approved to be consistent with Provincial policies. The Planning Act requires municipalities to update their Zoning By-law after an update to their Official Plan. Pursuant to the Planning Act, this update will bring the Township Zoning By-law into conformity with the District of Manitoulin Official Plan.
Public Meeting:
A Statutory Public Meeting is scheduled for Wednesday March 5th, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. to provide information regarding the Township-initiated Zoning By-law Amendment. The Public Meeting will be held at the Municipal Office located at 8 Bailey Line Rd. Evansville, ON.
Location of the Subject Lands:
The proposed Zoning By-law Amendment applies to all lands within the Township and therefore a key map has not been provided.
What is the Township of Burpee and Mills Zoning By-law?
It is a By-law passed by Council to implement the District of Manitoulin Official Plan to control the use of land and the use and construction of buildings/structures. For example, it states:
· How land may be used;
· Where buildings and other structures can be located;
· The type of buildings that are permitted and how they may be used;
· The minimum and maximum lot sizes, parking requirements, building height and setbacks from a property line; and
· Other building and land use controls as deemed appropriate.
What stage is the Township at with its Zoning By-law Review?
Township Staff and the Township’s Planning Consultants will be conducting a Public Open House on February 26, 2025. Comments received from the public at the Open House and during the subsequent commenting period have been incorporated into the second draft of the Zoning By-law as appropriate.
Representation:
Any person may participate at the public meeting and/or make written or verbal representation regarding this matter. Written submissions can be sent electronically to burpeemills@vianet.ca or can be dropped off at the Municipal Office located at 8 Bailey Line Rd., Evansville, ON. Please ensure your name and address are included as required for the public record.
Appeal Rights:
If a person or public body does not make oral submissions at a public meeting or make written submissions to the Township of Burpee and Mills before the by-law is passed, the person or public body is not entitled to appeal the decision of the Council of the Township of Burpee and Mills to the Ontario Land Tribunal, and may not be added as a party to the hearing of an appeal before the Ontario Land Tribunal unless, in the opinion of the Tribunal, there are reasonable grounds to do so.
Notice of Passing of Zoning By-law Amendment:
A copy of the Notice of Passing will be sent to each person who has filed with the Clerk a written request for a Notice of Passing.
Dated at the Township of Burpee and Mills this 29th day of January 2025.
Lynn Jackes, Deputy Clerk
