Official Plan for the Central Timiskaming Planning Area Approved with Minister’s Modifications December 12, 2012 Table of Contents SECTION 1 INTRODUCTION ............................................................................. 1 (1) TITLE OF PLAN ................................................................................... 1 (2) CONTENTS OF PLAN ............................................................................. 1 (3) SCOPE OF PLAN .................................................................................. 1 (4) PURPOSE OF PLAN ............................................................................... 2 SECTION 2 FUNDAMENTAL ISSUES OF THE PLAN .................................................... 3 (1) BASIS OF PLAN ................................................................................... 3 SECTION 3 SERVICE POLICIES ........................................................................... 9 (1) WATER SUPPLY AND SEWAGE DISPOSAL ..................................................... 9 (2) SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL ....................................................................... 16 (3) ROADS ............................................................................................ 19 (4) UTILITIES AND PUBLIC SAFETY ............................................................... 24 (5) SCHOOLS ......................................................................................... 24 (6) PARKS AND RECREATION ...................................................................... 25 SECTION 4 LAND DIVISION POLICIES ................................................................. 29 (1) EXISTING SERVICED AREAS .................................................................... 29 (2) GUIDELINES FOR SUBDIVISION APPROVALS ................................................. 29 (3) GUIDELINES FOR CONSENT APPROVALS ..................................................... 31 SECTION 5 GENERAL LAND USE POLICIES ............................................................ 38 (1) ACCESSORY USES ................................................................................ 38 (2) AGREEMENTS, STANDARDS and STUDY REQUIREMENTS .................................. 38 (3) COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT .................................................................. 55 (4) CONVERSION OF USES .......................................................................... 58 (5) CROWN LANDS .................................................................................. 58 (6) CULTURAL HERITAGE CONSERVATION ....................................................... 59 (7) ENERGY CONSERVATION ....................................................................... 61 (8) EXISTING LOTS .................................................................................. 62 (9) GROUP HOMES .................................................................................. 62 (10) NON-CONFORMING USES ....................................................................... 62 (11) PROVINCIAL POLICY STATEMENT ............................................................ 65 (12) PUBLIC USES ..................................................................................... 65 (13) SECOND UNITS .................................................................................. 66 SECTION 6 LAND USE POLICIES ........................................................................ 67 (1) LAND USE PLAN ................................................................................. 67 (2) IDENTIFIED AREAS PLAN ...................................................................... 67 (3) RESIDENTIAL .................................................................................... 67 (4) COMMERCIAL .................................................................................... 71 (5) INDUSTRIAL ..................................................................................... 74 (6) MIXED USE BUSINESS PARK ................................................................... 76 (7) AGRICULTURE ................................................................................... 77 (8) RURAL ............................................................................................ 81 (9) ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION .............................................................. 88 (10) SENSITIVE ....................................................................................... 91 SECTION 7 IMPLEMENTATION ....................................................................... 94 (1) GENERAL ......................................................................................... 94 (2) APPLICATION PROCESSING FEE BY-LAW ..................................................... 94 Central Timiskaming Official Plan Page i Table of Contents (3) DEVELOPMENT CHARGES BY-LAW............................................................ 94 (4) LAND USE CONTROLS ........................................................................... 95 (5) COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT .................................................................102 (6) GENERAL CONTROLS ..........................................................................103 SECTION 8 INTERPRETATION .........................................................................107 (1) LAND USE BOUNDARIES AND ROADS ........................................................107 (2) QUANTITIES ....................................................................................107 (3) METRIC UNITS ..................................................................................107 (4) AGENCY NAMES AND RESPONSIBILITIES....................................................107 (5) LEGISLATION ...................................................................................107 SECTION 9 ADMINISTRATION .........................................................................109 (1) PLAN INFORMATION ..........................................................................109 (2) EARLY CONSULTATION PLANNING ..........................................................109 (3) MUNICIPAL PLAN REVIEW / ONE WINDOW ................................................109 (4) PLAN REVIEW ..................................................................................110 (5) PLAN AMENDMENTS ..........................................................................110 Central Timiskaming Official Plan Page ii SECTION 1 INTRODUCTION (1) TITLE OF PLAN This Plan may be cited as the "Central Timiskaming Planning Area Official Plan". (2) CONTENTS OF PLAN Sections 1 through 9 of the text, together with the following schedules, constitute the Central Timiskaming Planning Area Official Plan: SCHEDULE A - LAND USE PLAN SCHEDULE B - IDENTIFIED AREAS PLAN (3) SCOPE OF PLAN (a) PLANNING AREA: This Plan applies to all lands within the corporate boundaries of the Township of Chamberlain, the Township of Evanturel, the Municipality of Charlton and Dack, and the Town of Englehart, all former the Central Timiskaming Planning Area. (b) PLANNING PERIOD: The policies and schedules contained in this Official Plan cover a planning period to the year 2026. (c) THE EFFECT ON PUBLIC SECTOR: Once this Plan is in effect, Section 24 of the Planning Act will require all public works undertaken in a municipality forming a part of this Planning Area, and all by-laws passed by a Council of those Corporations for any purpose, with certain exceptions, to conform to this Plan. (d) THE EFFECT ON PRIVATE SECTOR: An Official Plan is a legal document; however, it cannot restrict the use of land, or restrict erecting, locating or using of buildings by the private sector until it is implemented by zoning by-laws passed pursuant to Section 34 of the Planning Act; or by by-laws passed pursuant to other sections of the Planning Act; or through by-laws passed in accordance with other Provincial statutes. All zoning by-laws shall conform to the policies of the Plan, and all development applications shall be reviewed for compliance with these policies prior to any implementing by-law, where required, being approved. Central Timiskaming Official Plan Page 1 SECTION 1 – INTRODUCTION (4) PURPOSE OF PLAN The purpose of this Plan is to present planning policies that apply throughout the Planning Area. Planning matters within the Planning Board’s or applicable Council’s jurisdiction are provided herein in a straightforward, comprehensive policy document, supported by Schedules showing land use designations and identified areas. The document and schedules explains how land shall be developed during the planning period of this Plan. The Plan was prepared to guide public and private sectors' decision-making in local land use development matters. Local boards and municipal departments, together with various levels of government, may use the Plan to identify public undertakings to be implemented, in accordance with this Plan. It is also possible because of this Plan, for a Council to assign appropriate budgets, as well as determine the timing and location priorities for proposed undertakings. A Council will be able to assess development proposals brought before it, through referencing the Plan. In addition, this Plan will provide a basis for zoning and other issue specific by-laws which a Council may enact to regulate the development of land. The private sector, by being informed of the Plan’s intent, may make decisions regarding land development with the assurance of known public policies. The Plan directs those proposing development to consult with the applicable municipality,