Today’s Agenda 6:30 – 7:00 pm: Public Open House 7:00 – 7:30 pm: Presentation 7:30 – 8:30 pm: Q&A / Public Open House King Township Zoning By By-law Review for the Schomberg Urban Area In Introduction to the Draft Urban Areas Zoning By-law Public Open House | Tuesday, November 29, 2016 Please Sign In In
King Township Schomberg Urban Area Zoning By-law Review What is the Purpose of this Project? • The purpose of the project is to develop a new Comprehensive Zoning By-law for the Schomberg Urban Area (see map below) as well as the King City Urban Area. • This meeting is being held to introduce the Draft Urban Areas Zoning By-law. The Draft By- law is now available on the Township’s website ( www.king.ca) for download. What is a Zoning By-law? Schomberg Study Area Map • A Zoning By-law is a detailed municipal by- law prepared under Section 34 of Ontario’s Planning Act. – Regulates the use of land and the location, character, height and massing of buildings and structures. • The Zoning By-law is enforced by the Township: – To receive a building permit, your project must comply with all applicable provisions of the Zoning By-law.
King Township Schomberg Urban Area Zoning By-law Review What is the Timeline and Process for this Project? The project is estimated to be completed in less than a year. This is the third public event being held in Schomberg and the fourth open house overall in the study. The intent of this meeting is to introduce the Draft Urban Areas Zoning By-law. May 2016 Initiation of the Project June 14, 2016 Public Open House #1 July 12, 2016 Schomberg Mature Neighbourhoods Design Workshop July – Aug. 2016 Draft Discussion Paper & Agency/Stakeholder Consultation #1 Aug. – Nov. 2016 Development of the Draft Urban Areas Zoning By-law Nov. 23, 2016 Public Open House #3 (King City) We Are Nov. 29, 2016 Public Open House #4 (Schomberg) Here January 2017 Final Draft Zoning By-law February 2017 Statutory Public Meeting March 2017 Finalize the Zoning By-law March 2017 Council Meeting
King Township Schomberg Urban Area Zoning By-law Review What does the existing zoning for Schomberg look like? Existing Zoning in Schomberg • Schomberg is currently subject to the Township’s comprehensive Zoning By -law No. 74-53. • The current Zoning By-law is structured and functions similarly to other Zoning By- laws in Ontario. It contains: – Zoning maps that designate all lands into different “zones” (see image at right) – 21 zone categories, each of which is associated with permitted uses and lot and Note: This map represents the Township’s current GIS data and should not be relied on as building requirements an accurate depiction of current zoning. – There are also General Provisions that are applicable to certain uses or in certain circumstances – There are Definitions to assist in interpreting the Zoning By-law
King Township Schomberg Urban Area Zoning By-law Review What does the proposed zoning for Schomberg look like (1 of 8)? • The Draft Urban Areas Zonin ing By-la law is is now available for downlo load at www.kin ing.ca • The text of the Draft Urban Areas Zoning By-law is based on the Nobleton Urban Areas Zoning By-law, utilizing the many improvements made through that process. • The Zoning By-law is organized into 10 10 Parts, as outlined in the images at right. • The maps attached to the by-law (Schedules A and B) form part of the by-law. These maps illustrate the zoning and application of some special provisions.
King Township Schomberg Urban Area Zoning By-law Review What does the proposed zoning for Schomberg look like (2 of 8)? • The By- law is prefaced by a section entitled “How to Use the By- law” that describes how a person can look up the zoning for a specific property. • Part 1 contain ins the Admin inistratio ion Provis isions. – This section describes how to the read and interpret the by-law. – This section outlines the penalties for contravening the By-law. • Part 2 contains the Definitions. . – Definitions are critical for interpreting the by-law. – Compared with By-law 74-53, many improvements have been made to this section, with some unnecessary definitions deleted, some definitions consolidated, and new definitions added to ensure clarity. – The definitions are conveniently prefaced by an index. – Some definitions are associated with illustrations to assist in their interpretation.
King Township Schomberg Urban Area Zoning By-law Review What does the proposed zoning for Schomberg look like (3 of 8)? • Part 3 contains General Provisions. – The General Provisions apply to all zones, but they are usually only applicable in certain circumstances. For example, provisions for Home Occupations will only apply to a proposed Home Occupation use. – Many new General Provisions have been added to address a variety of matters not currently addressed by By-law 74-53. • Part 4 contains the Parking & Loading requirements. – This section sets minimum number of parking spaces based on the use. In some cases, a minimum number of loading spaces will also apply. – Establishes requirements (setbacks, landscaping, etc.) for driveways and parking areas in all different zones.
King Township Schomberg Urban Area Zoning By-law Review What does the proposed zoning for Schomberg look like (4 of 8)? • Part 5 identifies the Zones and List of Proposed Zone Categories Residential Zones Maps. R1, R1A, R1B, The R1 and variations of the R1 zone is applied to lots with single detached dwellings. Generally R1C, R1D, R1E, speaking: • R1F, R1G and R1H R1 is used for newer residential areas. – Schedule “A” zones all lands in • R1A is a zone created to be applied for future development. • R1B through R1H provide specific provisions that reflect certain neighbourhoods. These zones are Schomberg with a particular zone applied to various established neighbourhoods in King City, Nobleton and Schomberg. R2 This zone is applied to semi-detached dwellings. category. In total, 24 zones are R3 This zone is applied to townhouse dwellings. identified. The zones are shown on R4 This zone is applied to multi-unit buildings, such as apartment buildings and retirement homes. Commercial Zones Schedule A. CAS The Core Area – Schomberg zone applies special design standards and provides for a mix of uses in Schomberg’s core area. This is a new zone. A similar zone was created for Nobleton (CAN) and for King – Part 5 also defines the various overlays City (CAK). C1 The Commercial General zone is used for a variety of commercial uses. This zone is not applied to any and suffices applied in certain areas, lots in Schomberg, but is used in other areas of King City and Nobleton. C2 The Commercial Highway Zone is used for highway-oriented commercial uses. such as the holding symbol (H) which is C3 The Commercial Shopping Centre zone applies to newer commercial areas, including the commercial applied to some areas. shopping area in the vicinity of Highway 27 and Dr. Kay Drive. Employment Zone s • Parts 6 through 9 outline the provisions E1 The Employment - Restricted zone is used for various light industrial and employment uses, such as offices. that apply to the defined zone E2 The Employment – General zone provides for a wide range of industrial and employment uses. categories. Other Zones I The Institutional zone is used for Township and government facilities, including community centres, as – Part 5 also includes provisions for well as places of worship and schools. F The Future Use/Development Zone is applied to areas intended for future development. Only existing ensuring the maps are interpreted uses are permitted for lands zoned F. consistently. OS The Open Space zone is used for parks. EP The Environmental Protection zone is strictly limited to conservation uses, to protect natural features and to recognize hazardous lands.
King Township Schomberg Urban Area Zoning By-law Review What does the proposed zoning for Schomberg look like (5 of 8)?
King Township Schomberg Urban Area Zoning By-law Review What does the proposed zoning for Schomberg look like (6 of 8)? • The draft permitted uses and lot and building requirements for the Resid identia ial Zones are outlined for each zone in Part 6: Uses Permitted in the Residential Zones Lot and Building Requirements in the Residential Zones
King Township Schomberg Urban Area Zoning By-law Review What does the proposed zoning for Schomberg look like (7 of 8)? • The permitted uses and lot and building requirements for the Commercial Zones are outlined for each zone in Part 7: Uses Permitted in the Commercial Zones Lot and Building Requirements in the Commercial Zones
King Township Schomberg Urban Area Zoning By-law Review What does the proposed zoning for Schomberg look like (8 of 8)? • The permitted uses and lot and building requirements for the Emplo loyment Zones are outlined in Part 8, and for the Other Zones in Part 9: Uses Permitted in the Lot and Building Requirements Uses Permitted in the Lot and Building Requirements Employment Zones in the Employment Zones Other Zones in the Other Zones
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