TAKE NOTICE that the Council of The Corporation of the Township of Ramara passed Bylaw #2024.38 on May 27, 2024, 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.

The municipal led these amendments and 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 right to appeal these by-laws. If you choose not to appeal these by-laws, no further action is necessary.

Purpose and Effect:

The purpose of this municipally-led amendment is to bring the additional residential unit policies into conformity with provincial legislation, as well as updating density policies in conformity with the County of Simcoe Official Plan Policies. The amendment also provides for policy regarding renewable energy systems. The implementing Zoning By-law Amendment additionally provides for some minor definition changes for clarity on interpretation, adds policy regarding floating decks and edits setback requirements for retaining walls.

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. The applicable fee made payable to the “Minister of Finance”

1. 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.

The last day for filing a Notice of Appeal is 4:30p.m. on June 26, 2024. A copy of the bylaw is below. 

For additional information please contact the township Planning Department at planning@ramara.ca

Dated at the Township of Ramara this 6^th day of June, 2024.

Jennifer Connor, CMO, AOMC

Director of Legislative Services/Clerk

Ramara Township

2297 Highway 12

Box 130, Brechin, ON L0K 1B0

Telephone: (705) 484-5374

Email: ramara@ramara.ca

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