Background Information
There are currently four Zoning By-laws that regulate the development of land use in the Municipality of Trent Hills. These Zoning By-laws of the former municipalities vary in age and in their requirements. A consolidated Zoning By-law is being prepared that will result in:
- Consistent application of zoning regulation throughout the Municipality
- Reduced number of zones to clarify and simplify the use of the Zoning By-law
- Inclusion of appropriate zones and regulations to implement the Trent Hills Official Plan and Natural Heritage Strategy
- Inclusion of appropriate zones and regulations to implement recent provincial initiatives
- Consideration of two dwelling units on rural lots where septic capacity is available
- Recognition of loft spaces above garages
- General provisions to allow a limited number of farm animals on smaller rural lots
- Recognition of existing and developed lots in the Trent River flood plain and limitations on further development or redevelopment
- Recognition of developable rural lots in developable registered deposit plans
- Charts showing uses and setback in each zone category for easy reference
Notice of Passing a Comprehensive Zoning Bylaw - August 2010
On August 3, 2010 the Council of the Municipality of Trent Hills passed By-law 2010-105. By-law 2010-105 is a comprehensive zoning by-law for the Municipality of Trent Hills. It replaces the four existing zoning by-laws of Campbellford, Seymour, Percy and Hastings. The comprehensive zoning by-law regulates the use of land, erecting, locating and using buildings, the protection of
environmentally sensitive lands, natural features and lands sensitive to the impact of development. It also regulates the construction of building and structures, the protection of archeological resources and the general use of property. This by-law has been available for review on the Trent Hills' website below for the past several months. Numerous open houses and public consultations have been conducted.
Take Notice that any person or agency may appeal to the Ontario Municipal Board in respect of the by-law by filing with the Clerk of the Municipality of Trent Hills not later than September 10, 2010, a Notice of Appeal setting out the objections to the by-law the reasons in support of the objections accompanied by the fee prescribed by the Ontario Municipal Board Act.
A fee of $125.00 (payable to the Minister of Finance as prescribed by the Ontario Municipal Board Act) for the appeal must accompany the objection. Only individuals, corporations and public bodies may appeal a zoning by-law to the Ontario Municipal Board. A Notice of Appeal may not be filed by an unincorporated association or group. However, a Notice of Appeal may be filed in the name of an individual who is a member of the association or group on its behalf. If you did not make an oral or written submission at the meeting, the Ontario Municipal Board may dismiss all or part of your appeal. A Notice of Appeal setting out the objections to the by-law and the reasons in support of the objections accompanied by the fee prescribed by the Ontario Municipal Board Act must be filed prior to September 10, 2010.
Public Open House - Trent Hills Zoning By-law and Official Plan Amendment No. 5 - July 27 and August 3, 2010
The Trent Hills Zoning By-law has been available for public review for the past few months. Some changes have been made as a result of input from the public.
The updated tables and a list of these changes are available for review.
Proposed additional changes to the Zoning By-law
Table 2 - Provisions for residential uses
Table 3 - Provisions for non-residential uses and activities
If you have questions or comments regarding the draft zoning blyaw and/or maps please contact:
Jim Peters, Director of Planning
Tel: (705) 653-1900 ext. 234
Fax: (705) 653-5904
Email: jim.peters@trenthills.ca
Trent Hills Zoning Bylaw & Maps Update - October 2010
Trent Hills Zoning Bylaw - October 2010
Table 1 - Permitted Uses and Activities
Table 2 - Provisions for Residential Uses
Table 3 - Provisions for Non-Residential Uses and Activities
The draft set of Zoning Bylaw Maps has been provided below. We invite residents to review the maps and provide any comments or questions. It is recommended that individuals view the Map Index first to identify which is map hosts the property zoning information of interest.
