CITY OF KAWARTHA LAKES OFFICIAL PLAN – 2012 Prepared by: Development Services – Planning Division City of Kawartha Lakes 180 Kent St. W. LINDSAY ON K9V 2Y6 Tel: (705) 324-9411 Ext. 1231 or 1-888-822-2225 Ext. 1231 Fax (705) 324-4027 E-mail: [email protected] www.kawarthalakes.ca Please note that, as of February 6, 2012, sections of this Official Plan are under Appeal to the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal (LPAT). Appealed Sections and Schedules have been noted in the document and will be updated as appeals are resolved. Please see Appendix K for a list of LPAT appeals as of June 2012. Appendix K was modified through Attachment 3 to LPAT Decision issued October 29, 2019 related to Case No(s).: PL120217 et al. The document has been prepared in accordance with The Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA); additional accessible formatting and communication supports are available, upon request. Updated August 2020 (not an office consolidation) Notes The Official Plan for the City of Kawartha Lakes Planning Area was adopted by the Council of the Corporation of the City of Kawartha Lakes by By-law 2010-160 in accordance with Section 17 of The Planning Act R.S.O. 1990, CHAPTER P.13 on September 21, 2010. The Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing approved this Official Plan with modifications on January 11, 2012. This Official Plan, excepting those sections under appeal to the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal, came into effect on June 8, 2012. The Mayor and Council of the City of Kawartha Lakes recognize and acknowledge the thoughtful and constructive input that has been received from a diverse array of community stakeholders throughout the process of developing the new Official Plan for the City of Kawartha Lakes. City Council City Council 2006-2010 2010-2014 Mayor, Ric McGee Mayor, Ric McGee Ward 1, Lloyd Robertson Ward 1, John Macklem Ward 2, Emmett Yeo Ward 2, Emmett Yeo Ward 3, David Hodgson Ward 3, David Hodgson Ward 4, Glenn Campbell Ward 4, Glenn Campbell Ward 5, Stephen Strangway Ward 5, Stephen Strangway Ward 6, Doug Elmslie Ward 6, Doug Elmslie Ward 7, Brian Junkin Ward 7, Brian Junkin Ward 8, Donna Villemaire Ward 8, Donna Villemaire Ward 9, Andy Luff Ward 9, Andy Luff Ward 10, Howard Robinson Ward 10, Pat Dunn Ward 11, Patrick O’Reilly Ward 11, Patrick O’Reilly Ward 12, Gord James Ward 12, Gord James Ward 13, Pat Warren Ward 13, Pat Warren Ward 14, Ron Ashmore Ward 14, Ron Ashmore Ward 15, Gerald McGregor Ward 15, Gerald McGregor Ward 16, David Marsh Ward 16, Heather Stauble City of Kawartha Lakes Official Plan, 2012 Table of Contents TABLE OF CONTENTS PART A - CONCEPTUAL PLAN FRAMEWORK ......................................................... 11 1. OVERVIEW .......................................................................................................11 1.1. HISTORICAL PERSPECTIVE............................................................................11 1.2. GEOGRAPHIC SETTING ..................................................................................11 1.3. POPULATION ....................................................................................................12 1.4. ORGANIZATION OF THE OFFICIAL PLAN .......................................................12 2. BASIS ................................................................................................................13 2.1. ENVIRONMENT ................................................................................................13 2.2. ECONOMY ........................................................................................................14 2.3. HOUSING ..........................................................................................................14 2.4. STRATEGIC PLANNING EXERCISE (COMMUNITY VISION) ..........................15 2.5. COMMUNITY VISION 2002-2012 SUMMARY ...................................................15 2.6. HEALTH AND SUSTAINABILITY .......................................................................15 PART B - STRATEGIC DIRECTIONS .......................................................................... 17 3. ENVIRONMENT ................................................................................................17 3.1. GOALS: .............................................................................................................17 3.2. OBJECTIVES: ...................................................................................................17 3.3. WATER RESOURCES ......................................................................................18 3.4. WELLHEAD PROTECTION ZONES: .................................................................24 ZONE 1a – BACTERIAL CONTAMINANT RESTRICTION ZONE ......................25 ZONE 1 – HAZARDOUS AND TOXIC CONTAMINANT RESTRICTION ZONE .26 ZONE 2 – CONTAMINANT CONSTRAINT ZONE .............................................26 ZONE 3 – CONTAMINANT CONTROL ZONE ...................................................26 3.5. NATURAL HERITAGE SYSTEM .......................................................................27 Wetlands ............................................................................................................27 Fish Habitat ........................................................................................................28 Significant Woodlands .......................................................................................28 City of Kawartha Lakes Official Plan, 2012 Page 3 of 187 Table of Contents Significant Valleylands .......................................................................................30 Habitat of Threatened Species and Endangered Species ..................................30 Significant Wildlife Habitat ..................................................................................31 Areas of Natural and Scientific Interest ..............................................................31 Lake Simcoe Watershed ....................................................................................32 Environmental Impact Studies............................................................................35 3.6. AIR QUALITY ....................................................................................................36 3.7. POTENTIALLY CONTAMINATED SITES ..........................................................37 3.8. SEPARATION AND BUFFERING OF USES .....................................................37 3.9. NOISE STUDIES ...............................................................................................41 3.10. MINE HAZARDS/ FORMER MINERAL MINING OPERATION ..........................42 3.11. WATER SETBACK AND ACCESSORY USES ..................................................42 3.12. MINE HAZARDS/ FORMER MINERAL MINING OPERATION ..........................43 4. GROWTH MANAGEMENT ................................................................................43 4.1. GENERAL PRINCIPLES ....................................................................................43 5. HOUSING GOAL ...............................................................................................45 5.1. GOAL .................................................................................................................45 5.2. OBJECTIVES ....................................................................................................45 5.3. POLICIES ..........................................................................................................46 5.4. GARDEN SUITES ..............................................................................................47 5.5. GROUP HOMES................................................................................................48 5.6. ROOMING OR BOARDING HOUSES ...............................................................48 6. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ...........................................................................48 6.1. GOALS: .............................................................................................................48 6.2. OBJECTIVES ....................................................................................................49 Industry ..............................................................................................................49 Commerce .........................................................................................................49 Tourism ..............................................................................................................50 Agriculture..........................................................................................................50 7. COMMUNITY FACILITIES ................................................................................51 7.1. GOAL: ................................................................................................................51 7.2. OBJECTIVES: ...................................................................................................51 City of Kawartha Lakes Official Plan, 2012 Page 4 of 187 Table of Contents 8. OPEN SPACE, PARKS AND CROWN LANDS.................................................52 8.1. GOAL: ................................................................................................................52 8.2. OBJECTIVES: ...................................................................................................52 9. COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT .........................................................................53 9.1. GOAL: ................................................................................................................53