TOWNSHIP OF CRAMAHE

 

OFFICIAL PLAN REVIEW

 

The Township has retained the services of Peter A. Josephs and Associates, Planning Consultants to complete a 5 year review of the Official Plan. The review is aimed at bringing the Official Plan into compliance with Provincial legislation and policies and to consolidate any approved amendments. The review commenced in March, 2010.

 

What is an Official Plan?

 

An Official Plan is a planning policy document that establishes goals, objectives, land use designations and land use policies for these designations to manage and direct development and land uses throughout the Township. Official Plans outline what is generally permitted within the land use designations and includes associated policies. Plans are generally viewed as “living documents” subject to amendment over time. Official Plans are reviewed on a regular basis.

 

Why do we need an Official Plan?

 

Official Plans provide an effective means by which to inform the public of how their land can be used and what the municipality has deemed to be most appropriate in terms of land use designation. Official Plans are used as a tool to ensure appropriate uses of land are promoted in the Township based on the principles of good planning and Provincial and Township policies. The Plan also helps to guide in the effective provision of infrastructure, and establishes a set of local regulations and standards to guide site specific development.

 

Why does the Official Plan need to be reviewed?

 

The Planning Act requires municipalities to review their Official Plans no less than every 5 years.

 

Over the course of the last decade, the Province has increased its commitment to good planning. This includes revisions to the Provincial policy Statement (2005) and the institution of a new planning policy entitled “Places to Grow: Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe 2006” among other initiatives. All municipal Official Plans are to be consistent with and conform to these provincial policies.

 

Similarly, the Planning Act, which forms the regulatory environment for Planning, has been amended. The changes to the Act have implications for the Township’s Official Plan.

 

What has the Township of Cramahe done so far?

 

• A Terms of Reference has been developed

 

• A Special Meeting of council convened under Section 26 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990 was held on March 15, 2010 to discuss the Official Plan Review and associated revisions that may be required.
  • Notice of Special Meeting

• Senior municipal staff met with Ministry Representatives on March 29, 2010 to exchange information and supporting documents as well as identify potential areas of concern.

Updates:

 

On Thursday 11 August 2011 from 6:00PM to 8:30PM Cramahe Township hosted an Open House to introduce the Draft Revision of the Growth Management Portion of the Official Plan.

Public comments are requested and each comment will be reviewed. The Draft will next go to Cramahe Council for a Public Meeting on Tuesday 6 September 2011 at 6:45PM. Members of the public are encouraged to attend.

Current Draft that is under consideration Click here (PDF Download)

Proposed changes to Official Plan Click here (PDF Download)

Amendment Schedule A1 Click here (PDF Download)

Amendment Schedule A2 Click here (PDF Download)

 

 

Comments:

 

If you would like to provide comments or suggestions regarding the 2010 Official Plan Review, please e-mail us at planning@cramahetownship.ca and indicate the subject heading of 2010 Official Plan Review or mail your comments to:

Christie Alexander, CAO/Clerk

Township of Cramahe

P.O. Box 357

Colborne, Ontario

K0K 1S0