HomeMy WebLinkAbout2010-030CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON
BY-LAW NO. 2010-030
being a By-law to adopt Amendment No.72 to the Clarington Official Plan
WHEREAS Section 17 (22) of the Planning Act R.S.O. 1990, as amended, authorizes
the Municipality of Clarington to pass by-laws for the adoption or repeal of Official Plans
and Amendments thereto;
AND WHEREAS the Council of the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington deems
it advisable to amend the Clarington Official Plan by adding a new policy to section
23.14 to permit agri-tourism uses as an accessory use to a farm operation:
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT, the Council of the Corporation of the
Municipality of Clarington enacts as follows:
1. That Amendment No. 72 to the Clarington Official Plan being the attached
Explanatory Text and Map is hereby adopted; and
2. This By-law shall come into force and take effect on the date of the passing
hereof.
BY-LAW read a first time this 12`h day of April, 2010
BY-LAW read a second time this 12`h day of April, 2010
BY-LAW read a third time and finally passed this 12`h day of April, 2010
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AMENDMENT NO. 72
TO THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON OFFICIAL PLAN
PURPOSE: To amend the Municipality of Clarington Official Plan to
permit agri-tourism uses as an accessory use to a farm
operation on the subject property, municipally known as
3745 Highway 2, Clarke.
BASIS: The amendment is based on an application submitted by
Nancy Mallette to permit agri-tourism uses as an accessory
use to a farm operation.
ACTUAL
AMENDMENT: The Clarington Official Plan is hereby amended by adding a
new policy to Exceptions, Section 23.14 as follows:
" 23.14.10 Notwithstanding Section 13.3.2, agri-tourism uses
shall be permitted as an accessory use to a farm operation
on the subject property identified by assessment roll 1817-
030-020-12450 and municipally known as 3745 Highway 2,
subject to Site Plan Control. Before an agri-tourism use shall
be permitted, it must satisfy all of the following criteria:
i) The use is small in scale and clearly associated with a
farm operation on the subject property;
ii) The proposed use shall not have a negative impact
on the enjoyment and privacy of neighbouring
properties;
iii) Adequate on-site parking area is provided for the use;
iv) The proposed access to the site will not cause a
traffic hazard;
v) Measures are in place to mitigate noise levels
wherever possible; and
vi) The proposed use can be serviced with appropriate
water and wastewater systems.
For the purpose of this amendment, agri-tourism shall be
defined as:
Agri-tourism -means an activity or use which is small in
scale, which promotes and educates public about farming
and agricultural activities, and is directly related to the farm
operation. Such uses may include farm tours, seasonal
festivals and social events (charity events and wedding
receptions) that benefit from the farm/rural setting."
IMPLEMENTATION: The provisions set forth in the Municipality of Clarington
Official Plan, as amended, regarding the implementation of
the Plan shall apply to this amendment.
INTERPRETATION: The provisions set forth in the Municipality of Clarington
Official Plan, as amended, regarding the interpretation of the
Plan shall apply to this amendment.