Amendment No. 56 to the Official Plan of the County of Peterborough Townships of Douro-Dummer, North Kawartha and Selwyn Incorporation of Floodplain Mapping Affecting Pigeon Lake, Chemong Lake, Upper and Lower Buckhorn Lakes, Stony Lake, Clear Lake, Lovesick Lake, and Lake Katchewanooka Official Plan Amendment No. 56 Part “A” - The Preamble does not constitute part of this Amendment. Part “B” - The Amendment consisting of the following text and schedules constitutes Amendment No. 56 to the Official Plan for the County of Peterborough. Also attached is Part “C” - The Appendices which does not form part of this amendment. The appendices contain copies of correspondence that have been received relating to the amendment and also a copy of the Minutes of the public meeting associated with the amendment. Part A - The Preamble Purpose The purpose of the Official Plan Amendment is to incorporate floodplain mapping that was recently completed through the Kawartha Lakes Floodplain Mapping Project. E The County of Peterborough has received application from the Townships of Douro-Dummer, North Kawartha and Selwyn to amend the Local Component of the County Official Plan. These Municipalities, together with other local Municipalities and Conservation Authorities jointly went through the process of delineating the floodplain around several major waterbodies. The work was divided into two separate projects, namely the Kawartha Lakes South and Kawartha Lakes North projects. The Otonabee Region Conservation Authority took the lead for the projects and initially commenced the work in 2017. Funding was partially provided through the National Disaster Mitigation Program (NDMP), with the remainder being provided by participating agencies and Townships. Funding is contingent upon the mapping being incorporated into Municipal Official Plans. It is important to note that the development of floodplain mapping does not mean that the floodplains did not previously exist. Rather, the mapping serves as a helpful tool to properly assess development applications and their risk of flooding under existing conditions, thereby providing for protection to life and property. Provincial Policy Statement (PPS) Section 3.1 of the PPS provides policy to direct development away from natural hazards, where there is an unacceptable risk to public health or safety. Specifically, Section 3.1.2 states that development and site alteration shall not be permitted within areas that are rendered inaccessible to people and vehicles during times of flooding hazards, or in a floodway regardless of whether the area of inundation contains high points of land not subject to flooding. In addition, Section 3.1.5 further prohibits sensitive land uses from locating within areas subject to these natural hazards. The intent of the Amendment will delineate existing floodplains around several major lakes and rivers, thereby implementing the Provincial Policy Statement. The Amendment appears to be consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement. Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe Section 2.2.1.2 of the Provincial Growth Plan broadly directs development away from hazardous lands, which includes land covered by water to the furthest landward limit of the flooding hazard. It further defers to the policies of the Provincial Policy Statement, where there is more protection to the natural environment and human health (S.1.2.3). The amendment does not appear to conflict with the Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe. County of Peterborouqh Official Plan Section 4.1.3.2 of the County Official Plan contains policies specific to floodplains. It states that “the County, recognizing the need for additional information regarding flood and erosion prone areas across the region will encourage coordination between the local municipalities and Conservation Authorities... to promote the preparation of new information for flood plain management”. Through this Amendment, more detailed floodplain information is being made available in order to properly assess development applications in flood prone areas. The Amendment does not conflict with the County Official Plan. County of Peterborouqh Official Plan - Local Component Section 7.9 outlines a list of criteria that should be considered when considering an amendment to the local component of the County Official Plan. These are as follows: (1) The need for the proposed use. Provincial and Municipal planning documents aim to protect life and property from natural hazards by directing development to areas outside of floodplains. The incorporation of floodplain mapping obtained through the National Disaster Mitigation Program (NDMP) projects provides a useful tool for evaluating development applications. (2) The extent to which the existing designated areas in the proposed categories are developed, and the nature and adequacy of such existing development. Many of the waterways within the County have not previously had comprehensive floodplain studies completed to accurately map the limits of the existing hazards (floodplains). The mapping being made available is the first for many of the lakes and rivers within the project area, and goes beyond Municipal boundaries in order to assist approval authorities and agencies in the evaluation of development projects in susceptible areas. (3) The physical suitability of the land for such proposed use, taking into consideration potential for hazard, environmental areas etc. The proposed Amendment takes into consideration lands which are subject to flooding and clearly identifies them through mapping, thereby protecting them from additional development. (4) The location of the area under consideration with respect to the existing roads system, vehicular and pedestrian traffic, water supply and sewage disposal, and the protection of the natural environment. The proposed Amendment is intended to protect property and reduce risks to public health and safety. As new applications are made, consideration must be had for the natural hazards and proposals will be evaluated based on existing policy applicable to floodplains. (5) The compatibility of the proposed use with the uses in adjoining areas. The addition of floodplain mapping by way of Official Plan Amendment does not add or change land uses that are already existing on the landscape. However, as mentioned above, new proposals will be evaluated to ensure that development will be protected from the risk of flooding. (6) The effect of the proposed use on the surrounding area regarding possible depreciation of adjacent properties. Adding mapping to reflect floodplains that already exist is not intended to impact property values. (7) The potential effect of the proposed use on the financial position of the Township. Municipalities made a financial contribution to the mapping project through the NDMP program. However, the Amendment is not expected to further impact the financial position of the Township. (8) Consideration of the soil capability for agriculture and the potential impacts on surrounding agricultural uses and operations. No impact on agricultural uses or operations is anticipated. (9) Where the proposal involves taking prime agricultural land out of production, the planning justification requirements of the Provincial Policy Statement shall be addressed. This Amendment does not propose to take any prime agricultural lands out of production. (10) The Minimum Distance Separation requirements of the Provincial Policy Statement shall be met for new uses being proposed in proximity to existing livestock facilities. MDS would be calculated at the time of development application, if applicable. (11) Demonstration of how the proposal conforms to the Provincial Growth Plan. See Growth Plan review, above. Local Zoninq By-Laws Each Township has a Zoning By-Law that will implement the floodplain mapping. The By-Law either currently addresses floodplains through existing general provisions, or will be amended concurrently or at a later date to provide further regulations as necessary. Conclusion The Townships of Douro-Dummer, North Kawartha and Selwyn have applied to amend the local component of the County Official Plan to recognize floodplains as mapped through the Kawartha Lakes North and South projects of the National Disaster Mitigation Program. The amendment is deemed to be in general conformity with the County Official Plan, the local component of the County Plan, the Provincial Policy Statement, and the Growth Plan. Part B - The Amendment All of this Part of the document entitled Part B - The Amendment consisting of the following text and schedule constitutes Amendment No. “56” to the Official Plan of the County of Peterborough. Details of the Amendment The Official Plan of the County of Peterborough is hereby amended as follows: 1. Land Use Schedules A1 (Rural Component — Smith and Ennismore), A1-1 (Urban Component — Village of Lakefield), A3 (Township of North Kawartha), A4-1 (Douro Ward), A4-2 (Dummer Ward), A4-3 (Stoney, Clear & Katchewanooka Lakes), and A4-4 (Young’s Point, Donwood and Warsaw) are hereby amended by adding all lands within the floodplain, as identified through the' Kawartha Lakes' North and Kawartha Lakes South to the Environmental Constraint iro\ects, 2. Section 6.2.15 — “Environmental Constraint Policies” is hereby amended by deleting the last sentence in the first paragraph of Section 6.2.15.1 and replacing it with the following, so that it reads: Where floodplain mapping is available, it has been used to delineate the boundaries