TAKE NOTICE that the Council of The Corporation of the Township of Ramara passed Bylaw #2023.47 on June 26, 2023 under Section 34 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.P.13. This Bylaw amends the Township of Ramara Zoning Bylaw 2005.85, as amended.

As per Section 34(18) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.P.13, as amended, Notice shall be given to any prescribed person or public body who has the filed a written request to be notified of the decision. If you choose not to appeal these by-laws, no further action is necessary.

Purpose and Effect:

The proposed Zoning By-law Amendment will have the effect of amending the current zoning from “Shoreline Residential exception 6” to “Shoreline Residential exception 12” to harmonize the Bayshore Village Association Bylaws with the Township Zoning Bylaw. Changes include amending the Front and Interior Side yard setbacks, minimum dwelling size, adding a requirement of an attached garage, and prohibiting swimming pools and accessory buildings.
Written and oral submissions were considered relating to the proposed by-law before Council made the decision. The Zoning Bylaw Amendment received support as most houses in Bayshore Village have already been constructed to meet the amended bylaws and the changes help maintain the existing character of the neighborhood.

Appeal process:

Only individuals, corporations or public bodies may appeal a decision of the municipality or planning board to the Ontario Land Tribunal. A notice of appeal may not be filed by an unincorporated association or group. However, a notice of appeal may be filed in the name of an individual who is a member of the association or the group on its behalf.

No person or public body shall be added as a party to the hearing of the appeal unless, before the zoning amendments were adopted, the person or public body made oral submissions at a public meeting or written submissions to the council or, in the opinion of the Ontario Land Tribunal, there are reasonable grounds to add the person or public body as a party.

If you intend to appeal this zoning by-law, a Notice of Appeal must be filed with the Township Clerk, Corporation of the Township of Ramara, 2297 Highway 12, PO Box 130, Brechin ON L0K 1B0 no later than 20 days from the date of this Notice for each by-law and shall include:

1. The reasons for the appeal and the specific part of the proposed Zoning By-law amendments to which the appeal applies.
2. A completed A1 Appellant Form. This form is to be completed by the appellant for appeals relating to the Zoning By-law amendment and is available on the Ontario Land Tribunal website.
3. The applicable fee made payable to the “Minister of Finance.”

The last day for filing a Notice of Appeal is 4:30 p.m. on July 30, 2023. A copy of the bylaw is attached. For additional information please contact the township Planning Department at planning@ramara.ca.

Dated at the Township of Ramara this 30th day of June, 2023.

Jennifer Connor, CMO, AOMC
Director of Legislative Services/Clerk
Ramara Township
2297 Highway 12
Box 130, Brechin, ON L0K 1B0
Telephone: (705) 484-5374
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