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ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT #2026-01 – 412 CRONK ROAD
NOTICE OF DECISION – APPLICATION #2026-01
NOTICE OF HEARING – APPLICATION#2026-01
412 CRONK ROAD – APPLICATION #2026-01
Municipalities play a large role in the planning for the responsible use of land, both within their boundaries and regionally. Planning and development involves the appropriate use and management of land resources, provision of services and infrastructure, orderly development of new growth, management of risks, and proper decision-making models for land-related issues.
In Canada, land use planning is governed by provincial legislation (such as Ontario’s Planning Act). Municipal councils adopt land use plans and enact zoning by-laws to regulate land use planning and development within their jurisdiction. Applications for planning and development approvals are made to municipalities. The specific planning approvals required will depend on the nature of the proposed development.
Before purchasing land for which you have planning questions, you should contact the Township of O’Connor Municipal Office. Staff can determine if you need to complete a planning application and what type is appropriate. They can also identify what information you may need to submit with your application.
Application requirements
Each application will include a list of required submissions. This includes, but is not limited to:
- a complete application form
- proof of ownership
- proposed site plan and other drawings
- the appropriate fee
Other materials may be requested as needed. You must pre-consult with staff before you submit your application. This will help to determine what those materials might be. Staff can explain the process and discuss what else you might need to provide. Incomplete or missing information will delay the processing of your application.
Township of O’Connor Official Plan (February 19, 2019)
Official Plan Amendment Application
Township of O’Connor Zoning By-law (April 2022)
Severance (Application for Consent)
Dividing an existing lot requires an Application for Severance/Consent. The fee to apply is $800.00 PLUS a $275 fee for the Lakehead Region Conservation Authority (LRCA), which is all collected by the Lakehead Rural Planning Board . Please see the LRCA Fee Schedule below for more information.
Each new lot must meet the requirements of our Zoning By-law (April 2022). This includes lot frontage and area.
The Lakehead Rural Planning Board (LRPB) reviews all applications for consent and approvals which can take up to 3 months. Contact the LRPB to get started.
Lakehead Region Conservation Authority Fee Schedule
Appeals
The Planning Act states that after Notice has been given, the applicant, any person or public body may appeal, not later than 20 days, any of the changed conditions imposed by the Council or Minister by filing with the Clerk of the Municipality or the Minister a notice of appeal setting out the reasons for the appeal, accompanied by the fee charged by the Tribunal. 1994, c. 23, s. 32; 1996, c. 4, s. 29 (10); 2017, c. 23, Sched. 5, s. 81; 2021, c. 4, Sched. 6, s. 80 (1); 2022, c. 21, Sched. 9, s. 19 (4).
Anyone wishing to file an objection, appeal or application with the Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT) can submit their request online through the OLT e-file portal or by completing and submitting the appeal form to the correct entity. If required, you will also have to pay an appeal fee. Please review their fee chart to determine if a fee is required for your appeal.
Depending on the type of appeal and respective legislative requirements, an appeal may be filed directly with the Tribunal, or with a Municipality or other Approval Authority.
For this and other information, please visit the OLT website at Appeals Process | Ontario Land Tribunal.
The Staff of O’Connor Township are here to help, please call or email them with any questions you may have so they can assist in making the process as streamlined as possible for you.
Contact the Township of O’Connor:
Phone: 807-476-1451
Email: twpoconn@tbaytel.net
Official Plan Amendment Application #2023-01
The Appeal period is now closed and there were no objections to Council’s decision.
For more information regarding the Application please click on the links below.
Notice of Decision – April 9, 2024