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THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON
BY-LAW NUMBER 2003- 039
being a By-Law to adopt Amendment No. 31 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 to permit the construction of a nine
hole pitch and putt golf course as an accessory use to a farm winery;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Corporation of the
Municipality of Clarington enacts as follows:
1. That Amendment No. 31 to the Clarington Official Plan being the attached
Explanatory Text is hereby adopted;
2. That the Clerk of the Municipality of Clarington is hereby authorized and directed
to make application to the Regional Municipality of Durham for approval of the
aforementioned Amendment No. 31 to the Clarington Official Plan; and
3. This By-Law shall come into force and take effect on the date of the passing
hereof.
By-Law read a first time this
31st
day of
March
2003
By-Law read a second time this
31st
day of
March
2003
By-Law read a third time and finally passed this 31st day of
March
2003
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AMENDMENT NO. 31
TO THE CLARINGTON OFFICIAL PLAN
Purpose: To allow a nine hole pitch-and-putt golf course as a secondary use on
Part Lot 10, Concession 6, Former Township of Darlington, 6275 Liberty
Street North.
Basis: An application to amend the Official Plan to permit a nine hole pitch-and-
putt golf course on lands designated "Prime Agricultural Area" and further
described as Part Lot 10, Concession 6, Former Township of Darlington,
6275 Liberty Street North, was received
An amendment to the Clarington Official Plan is necessary to allow the
proposed nine hole pitch and putt golf course as accessory to the
permitted agricultural use.
A number of studies including hydrogeological, turf management and
agricultural assessment were prepared in support of this application. The
studies conclude that there will be no significant impact on the existing
and surrounding agricultural area nor on the nearby stream or wetland.
ACTUAL
AMENDMENT: The Clarington Official plan is hereby amendment by:
i) adding a new subsection to Section 23 Exceptions as follows:
"23.14.3
Notwithstanding Section 13:3, a nine hole pitch and putt golf course is
permitted as accessory to a farm winery on those lands identified by
assessment number 18-17-010-110-18600-000 located in Part of Lot
10, Concession 6, Former Township of Darlington, 6275 Liberty Street
North. Zoning and site plan requirements will ensure that:
a) the pitch and putt golf course will not occupy more than 10% of the
total lot area;
b) appropriate buffers and fencing will be incorporated into the design;
c) permanent washroom facilities will be provided to the satisfaction of
the Region of Durham;
d) the site plan and design incorporate best management practices; and
e) appropriate monitoring and mitigation measures be taken.
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ii) adding a new definition to Section 24.13 as follows:
"Pitch and Putt Golf Course
An area of land operated for the purpose of a par 3 golf course in which
the maximum distance from the tee to hole shall be 160 metres. A pitch
and putt golf course shall not include accessory uses such as a golf
driving range, a mini-putt, a club house, a restaurant or a bar. A pitch
and putt golf course shall be designed with no changes to existing
natural grade with the exception of minimal changes for tees and
greens".
IMPLEMENTATION: The provisions set forth in the Clarington Official Plan, as amended
regarding the implementation of the Plan, shall apply in regard to this
amendment.
INTERPRETATION: The provisions set forth in the Clarington Official Plan, as amended,
regarding the interpretation of the Plan, shall apply in regard to this
amendment.