TAKE NOTICE that the Council for the Corporation of the Township of Leeds and the Thousand Islands intends to consider general amendments to Zoning By-Law 07-079 including the following:
- Implement zoning provisions related to cannabis production and processing facilities.
- Definition of secondary dwelling units and where the use is permitted;
- Definition of Tiny Home will be updated
- Provisions will be included to permit temporary construction uses to allow for temporary accommodation in a trailer while a dwelling unit is under construction on a property.
- Increase the maximum permitted perimeter for marine facilities on island properties with areas up to 1 hectare from 60m to 120 m.
The amendment will define cannabis production and processing, establish where the use is permitted, and establish minimum required setbacks from sensitive land uses in relation to cannabis production and processing. The effect of the amendment will be to regulate cannabis production and processing in the Township and to require setbacks from sensitive land uses such as residential, institutional uses, and settlement area boundaries.
The amendment will define secondary dwelling units and where the use is permitted. The effect of the amendment will be to authorize secondary dwelling units within single detached, semi-detached, and row-house dwellings and in buildings accessory to single detached, semi-detached, and row-house dwellings subject to meeting certain criteria.
The amendment will update the definition of Tiny Dwelling and references to it in the Zoning By-law. The effect of the amendment will be to clarify that there is no minimum floor area in the zoning by-law for a dwelling unit and that dwellings are permitted subject to complying with the requirements of the Ontario Building Code.
Provisions are proposed to be added to the By-law that allow for a trailer to be occupied on a property as temporary construction use while a dwelling is under construction. This will include restrictions on the amount of time this use is permitted and requirements that construction be advancing on a residential use with an active building permit.
The amendment will also increase the maximum permitted perimeter for marine facilities located on island properties between 1 hectare and 0.1 hectare in size from 60 metres to 120 metres.
This amendment is of general application to all lands in the Township of Leeds and the Thousand Islands, therefore, no key map is provided.
Supporting Information
Additional information and materials are available by email and on the Township website at the following link. The Township office will be opening to the public with reduced office hours, if you are planning to attend the township office to review materials associated with this amendment please phone ahead to ensure the office is open to the public and that staff are available to assist you.
PL-026-20 - Township Initiated Amendments - Public Meeting Report
Appendix A - Draft By-law
PL-027-20 - Public Meeting Report Cannabis Amendment
Exhibit A - Cannabis Draft Zoning Amendment By-law
Notices
Upcoming Meetings
Public Meeting held by Council on August 4, 2020. All those interested are hereby invited to attend the virtual meeting and express their views. Details on how to attend the virtual meeting are included on the notice of public meeting.
How to Participate in the Public Meeting
All comments received will become part of the public record.
1. Written Comments may be sent:
By Email: planningtechnician@townshipleeds.on.ca
By Mail: Township of Leeds and the Thousand Islands
Attn: Amanda Werner-Mackeler, Planning Technician
1233 Prince St. PO Box 280
Lansdowne, ON K0E 1L0
2. Verbal Comments – The Virtual Meeting will be held through Zoom. If you wish to participate verbally, you are required to register to be an attendee prior to the meeting. Once registered, you will receive an email with instructions with a link for the zoom public meeting. Prior to the public meeting, please click on this link and you will be directed into the meeting. At the meeting you will be provided with an opportunity to speak to the application. Please follow these steps:
a) Register On-line:
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_JJuNRt5OQN27dDDtspsRUQ
b) Register via phone – Please call 613-659-2415 x 203 and leave a message indicating your name, phone number and which topic you wish to speak to. Staff will respond within 24 hours and provide you with the call in number to become an attendee at the meeting. Phone registration closes July 30, 2020. Staff will try to accommodate any requests received after this date.