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Date: August 28, 2025
Time: 12:00 PM
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Electronic Council Communications Information Package (ECCIP)
August 28, 2025
Pages
1. Region of Durham Correspondence
2. Durham Municipalities Correspondence
2.1 Township of Scugog - Proposed Amendments to the Township of 3
Scugog Official Plan, Zoning By-law, and Site Plan Control Areas By-law
for Agriculture -Related Uses and On -Farm Diversified Uses - August 21,
2025
3. Other Municipalities Correspondence
3.1 Municipality of Tweed - Collaborative Action on Sustainable Waste 57
Management in Ontario - August 12, 2025
3.2 Town of Goderich - Standing Senate Committee on Agriculture and 60
Forestry - August 22, 2025
4. Provincial / Federal Government and their Agency Correspondence
4.1 Minister for Seniors and Accessibility - 2025 Ontario Senior Achievement 62
Award - August 27, 2025
5. Miscellaneous Correspondence
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CASTOWNSHIP OF
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181 Perry Street, PO Box 780
Port Perry, ON L9L 1A7
Phone: 905-985-7346
Fax: 905-985-9917
scugog.ca
August 21, 2025
Municipality of Clarington
Attn: Clerk
40 Temperance Street
Bowmanville, ON L1 C 3A6
Sent via Email
Re: Proposed Amendments to the Township of Scugog Official Plan, Zoning By-law,
and Site Plan Control Areas By-law for Agriculture -Related Uses and On -Farm
Diversified Uses
The Township of Scugog is proposing amendments to the Township's of Scugog's Official Plan and
Zoning By-law. Since these amendments are Township -wide, some of the properties that are
affected by the proposed amendments are within one (1) kilometre of the boundary of your
municipality and therefore circulation to your municipality is required under the Planning Act.
The Region of Durham, in coordination with the Townships of Scugog, Brock, and Uxbridge,
has retained WSP Canada Inc. to undertake a North Durham Agriculture -related and On -Farm
Diversified Uses Study. The purpose of the Study is to provide recommendations on policies
for agriculture -related and on -farm diversified activities, and the application and approval
processes for these activities within the Townships.
The main objectives of the Study are to support economic viability within the rural and
agricultural areas of North Durham by better enabling agriculture -related and on -farm
diversified uses and in doing so, help farmers.
The Township is updating its Official Plan, Zoning By-law and Site Plan Control Areas By-law
to implement recommendations that WSP provided the Township.
Please find attached Notice of Public Meeting for more information.
Please review the attached draft Official Plan Amendment, draft Zoning By-law Amendment and
draft amendments to the Site Plan Control Areas By-law, and provide any comments prior to
Thursday, September 18, 2025.
Let us know if you have any questions or require additional time for review.
Sincerely,
Vanessa Reusser, MCIP, RPP
Principal Planner
(905) 985-7346 x174
vreusser(aD-scugoq.ca
cc: Valerie Hendry, Manager of Planning
Attachments:
• Notice of Public Meeting
• Draft Official Plan Amendment
• Draft Zoning By-law Amendment
• Draft Amendment to the Site Plan Control Areas By-law
TOWNSHIP OF
Scugog
Notice of Public Meeting to Consider a Proposed Official
Plan Amendment and Zoning By -Law Amendment for
Agriculture -Related Uses and On -Farm Diversified Uses
Purpose and Effect of The Proposed Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law
Amendment:
The Region of Durham, in coordination with the Townships of Scugog, Brock, and
Uxbridge, has retained WSP Canada Inc. to undertake a North Durham Agriculture -
related and On -Farm Diversified Uses Study. The purpose of the Study is to provide
recommendations on policies for agriculture -related and on -farm diversified activities,
and the application and approval processes for these activities within the Townships.
The main objectives of the Study are to support economic viability within the rural and
agricultural areas of North Durham by better enabling agriculture -related and on -farm
diversified uses and in doing so, help farmers.
The Township is updating its Official Plan and Zoning By-law to implement
recommendations that WSP provided the Township.
The proposed Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment applies to all
lands in the Township of Scugog. On this basis, no location map has been provided with
this Notice.
Public Meeting:
The Council of the Township of Scugog will hold a Statutory Public Meeting to provide
interested parties with the opportunity to learn more about the proposed Official Plan and
Zoning By-law amendments, make comments, and provide additional information
relative to the proposed amendments before any decisions are made on the proposed
amendments. This Statutory Public Meeting will be held on:
Monday, September 15, 2025, at 6:30 PM
Township of Scugog Municipal Office (Council Chambers on Upper Level)
181 Perry Street, Port Perry
In Person: Use the rear entrance located between the original building and the south
wing and take the elevator or stairs to the 2nd floor. Parking is available at the rear of
the building.
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Virtually: Residents can also participate electronically and watch the Statutory Public
Meeting live through the Township's website at: https://www.scugog.ca/en/township-
office/council-committee-calendar.aspx
To watch the livestream or video recording of the meeting, click on the Planning and
Community Affairs meeting on September 15, 2025, and select the HTML version of the
agenda to follow along with the agenda and video recording at the same time. Please
note that the livestream video will not be available until just before the meeting starts at
6:30 pm.
Please note that we cannot guarantee the exact time that this matter will be discussed
as it will depend on the number of items on the meeting agenda and Committee's
consideration of preceding agenda items.
Comments or Questions:
Members of the public wishing to address the Committee through electronic means
(virtual participation) rather than appear in person to make a delegation are required to
submit their request to speak to this matter no later than 2:00 p.m. on September 10,
2025 by contacting the Office of the Township Clerk at clerks(a)-scugog.ca with your full
name, address and the item on the agenda. This will allow time for you to be added to
the meeting. Once your request to speak is confirmed, you will be sent a virtual meeting
link.
Should you be unable to access a computer, please call 905-985-7346 ext. 118 to speak
with a Staff Member in the Office of the Township Clerk.
Written comments can also be provided before or after the meeting to the Township
planner on file noted below. For more information and/or to be notified of subsequent
meetings or the decision of the Township of Scugog Council, please contact Township
Planning Staff:
Valerie Hendry, MCIP, RPP
Manager of Planning
Vanessa Reusser, MCIP, RPP
Principal Planner
Township of Scugog
181 Perry Street, Box 780
Port Perry, ON L91- 1 A7
905-985-7346 or planning(a-).scugog.ca
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To Access the Report and Draft Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law
Amendment: Copies of the staff report for the public meeting will be available online
generally no earlier than September 10, 2025 at the following link:
https://www.scugog.ca/en/township-office/council-committee-calendar.aspx.
Click on the Planning and Community Affairs meeting on September 15, 2025 and
select the PDF version of the Agenda or by contacting the Township Contact shown
above. The proposed amendments are available to the public for inspection at the
Township of Scugog Municipal Office during regular business hours — 8:30 AM to 4:30
PM, Monday through Friday.
To Be Notified of the Decision: If you wish to be notified of the decision of the Township
of Scugog on the proposed Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment,
you must make a written request to the Office of the Township Clerk, Township of
Scugog, 181 Perry Street, Port Perry, ON L9L 1 A7.
To Appeal: If a person or public body would otherwise have an ability to appeal the
decision of the Township of Scugog to the Ontario Land Tribunal but the person or
public body does not make oral submissions at the public meeting or make written
submissions to the Township of Scugog before the proposed amendments are adopted
or the proposed by-laws are passed, the person or public body is not entitled to appeal
the decision.
If a person or public body does not make oral submissions at a public meeting or make
written submissions to the Township of Scugog before the amendments are adopted or
the by-laws are passed, the person or public body may not be added as a party to the
hearing of an appeal before the Ontario Land Tribunal, unless, in the opinion of the
Tribunal, there are reasonable grounds to do so.
For more information about this matter, including information about appeal rights, please
contact the Township Contact as shown above.
Scugog Webpage:
Information pertaining to the proposed amendments is available on the Township's "My
Scugog, Our Community" online engagement platform at https://mV.scugog.ca/farm-
diversified-uses-and-agricultural-related -study.
Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act: Information will be collected
in accordance with the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. All
comments will become part of the public record except for personal information.
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Accessibility: The Township of Scugog is committed to providing services as set out
in the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. If you have accessibility
needs and require alternate formats or other accommodations, please contact
Township Clerk Services by telephone at 905-985-7346 or by email at
clerks _scugog.ca.
Dated at the Township of Scugog August 21, 2025.
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The Corporation of The Township of Scugog
By-law Number XX-25
Being a By-law Passed pursuant to Sections 17, 21, and 22 of the Planning Act, R.S.O.
1990, Chapter P. 13, as amended, to amend the Township of Scugog Official Plan with
respect to policies which provide criteria for the consideration of On -farm Diversified Uses
and Agricultural -Related Uses;
Whereas the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Scugog deems it advisable
to amend the policies of the Official Plan to implement policies for On -farm Diversified
Uses and Agricultural -Related Uses.
And Whereas the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Scugog held a Public
Meeting on September 15, 2025, under Sections 17, 21, and 22 of the Planning Act,
R.S.O. 1990, Chapter P. 13, as amended, with respect to this matter and has
considered the proposed amendment following that Public Meeting;
Now therefore, the Council of The Corporation of The Township of Scugog
hereby amends the Official Plan as follows:
1. Amendment No. XX to the Township of Scugog Official Plan attached to
and forming part of this By-law, is hereby adopted.
2. That the attached explanatory text which constitutes Amendment No. XX to the
Official Plan, is hereby adopted.
3. This By-law shall come into force and take effect as of the date of final passing
thereof.
This By-law Read and Passed by Council on the XXt" day of XX, 20XX.
MAYOR, Wilma Wotten
CLERK, Blair Labelle
Official Plan Amendment No. XX
Township of Scugog
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Amendment No. XX to the
Official Plan of the
Township of Scugog
The attached explanatory text constituting Amendment Number XX to the Official Plan for
the Township of Scugog, was prepared and adopted by the Council of the Corporation of
the Township of Scugog, by By-law Number XX-25 in accordance with the provisions of
Sections 17, 21 and 22 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, Chapter P.13, as amended.
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Certification
Certified that the above is a true copy of By-law No. XX-25 as enacted and passed by the
Council of the Corporation of the Township of Scugog on the XXth day of XX, 20XX.
CLERK, Blair Labelle
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Schedule A
Official Plan Amendment No. XX
Introduction
Part 1 - The Preamble
1.1 Purpose
1.2 Location
1.3 Basis
Part 2 - The Amendment
2.1 Preamble
2.2 Details of the Amendment
2.3 Implementation
2.4 Interpretation
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Part 1 — The Preamble
1.1 Purpose
The purpose of the amendment to the Township of Scugog Official Plan is to implement
policies regarding On -farm Diversified Uses and Agricultural -Related Uses.
A concurrent Zoning By-law Amendment is proposed to implement the policies contained
within this Official Plan Amendment.
1.2 Location
The Official Plan Amendment applies to all rural lands in the Township.
1.3 Basis
The Region of Durham, in coordination with the Townships of Brock, Scugog, and
Uxbridge, retained WSP Canada Inc. to undertake a North Durham Agriculture -related
and On -farm Diversified Uses Study. The purpose of the Study was to provide
recommendations on policies for agriculture -related and on -farm diversified activities, and
the application and approval processes for these activities within the Townships. The main
objectives of the Study are to support economic viability within the rural and agricultural
areas of North Durham by better enabling agriculture -related and on -farm diversified uses
and in doing so, help farmers.
A North Durham Agriculture -Related and On -farm Diversified Uses Study
Recommendation Report was prepared by WSP on behalf of the Region of Durham and
received by the Township of Scugog Planning and Community Affairs Committee on April
14, 2025, recommending that Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments be drafted. A
Public Meeting was held on September 15, 2025. This Official Plan Amendment has been
prepared to align the Township's Official Plan policies with Provincial and Regional Official
Plan policies.
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Part 2 — The Amendment
2.1 Preamble
All of this part of the document entitled "Part 2 — The Amendment" consists of the
attached text that constitutes Amendment No. XX to the Official Plan of the Township
of Scugog.
2.2 Details of the Amendment
This Amendment sets out the changes to the text of the Official Plan of the Township
of Scugog. For existing policies that are amended, new text is underlined and deleted
text is shown with a strikethreugh.
The Official Plan of the Township of Scugog is amended as follows:
2.3 AGRICULTURE
A key part of the Township's economy is its large area of productive farmland. This land
supports both the local economy and rural way of life. The Township aims to protect
this lifestvle and support farmina and aariculture. To do this. farmland must be
preserved and mainly used for agriculture. Farming is the main economic activity in
rural areas, and the Township benefits from a wide variety of farm operations. In
general, new non-agricultural uses shall be located in Port Perry, Hamlets, Industrially
desianated areas. or Tourist Resort Establishments. unless thev meet the specific
policies in this section.
AgFiGUltural lands are an integral part of the eGenerny ef the Township. As SUGh, the
and Fe SG FGes This These goals will be achieved by:
1. Protecting Prime Agricultural lands and ensuring that non-agricultural uses that may
have an impact on the viability of farm operations are not permitted;
Prohibiting fragmentation of agricultural lands and encouraging the consolidation of
farming parcels to improve efficiency and productivity;
c) Encouraging small scale secondary uses to develop on farm properties to ensure
value-added operations and to improve the livelihood of area farmers by encouraging
the development of value -retaining facilities and compatible agricultural -related uses
that store, distribute, process, mill or sell farm produce or which repair farm machinery
or directly supply machinery or supplies to farmers in a manner that minimizes the use
of prime agricultural lands; mod;
d) Encouraging local agricultural food production, processing and distribution --
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e) Promoting the development of compatible on -farm diversified uses to provide the
opportunity for farm operators to earn a supplementary income in a manner that
minimizes the use of prime aaricultural lands:
f) Encouraging the establishment of agricultural -related uses that support the
ricultural communitv at locations that best serve aaricultural operations:
g) Encouraging the establishment of farmers' markets in the urban and Hamlet areas
of the Township to Drovide oDDortunities for residents and visitors to Durchase fresh
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farm produce directly from the producer;
h) Supporting the Durham Region Agricultural Advisory Committee to identify issues of
concern to the local aaricultural communitv and to advise Council on aaricultural
matters;
i) Supporting research activities by the Province, and other educational and research
institutions to identify potential new crops that can be grown in the Township, and to
improve soil productivity, agricultural operations and practices;
j) Working with the Province, farm marketing boards, and local farm organizations to
identify new and expanding markets for the Township's agricultural products;
k) Providing support to farm operators by disseminating information relating to best
practices for farm operations;
1) Minimizing the impact of non-agricultural related uses on farm operations, including
the demonstration through an Agricultural Impact Assessment (AIA) in accordance
with Provincial guidelines, including implementing appropriate mitigation measures,
in support of applications for non-agricultural related developments on sites near
farm operations;
m) Supporting the "Right to Farm" principle in the prime agricultural area of the
Township.
2.7 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
c) Encouraging the development of h^ based h��;ess home -occupations and
home -industries provided the proposed use is compatible with adjacent land uses;
3.1 GENERAL DEVELOPMENT CRITERIA
Where a land use is permitted, uses normally accessory to such use are also
permitted. Provisions and regulations regarding accessory uses, including size, type,
location, height, mass, floor area, and spacing shall be specified in the implementing
Zoning By-law. For clarity, an accessory use does not include an on -farm diversified
use as further defined in the Plan and implementina Zonina By-law.
3.10 HOME -BASED BUSINESS OCCUPATIONS AND HOME INDUSTRIES
Herne based businessHome occupations and home industries are permitted in all
designations where a dwelling is a principleal permitted use.._. Bed and Breakfasestablishments shall be permitted in all designatiens and where i l4we
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rooms,� hr� sall he su bjen+ to a re�r�n inry
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a) Within the Pert Perry Urban Area and the Hamlets and Shoreline Areas.
Home-
occupations shall be wholly located within a dwelling unit and not permitted within a
detached Accessory Building or attached Garage.
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A Home Industry shall be located in an Accessory Building or attached Garage located
on a Lot on which a Dwellina is in existence.
The followina DOlicies shall aDDly to home occupations and home industries:
b-) a� Be clearly secondary to the primary use of the property as a residence to the person
conducting the business, in terms of floor space utilization, and is compatible with
surrounding residential uses;
0 b) Not have a negative impact on the enjoyment and privacy of neighbouring
properties;
d-) c) Preserve the character of the dwelling as a private residence;
e4 d) Where permitted, Have have limited outside storage of goods, materials,
equipment, or service vehicles, other than a limited number of cars, vans and light trucks
related to the business;
f) e) Provide adequate on -site parking for the business use, in addition to the parking
required for the residential use and in locations compatible with the surrounding
residential uses;
g-) f) Be permitted to have a sign identifying the business that is limited in size and in
accordance with the Township's Sign By-law;
h) g) Ensure the existing wastewater system is acceptable to adequately service the
principle residential dwelling and the proposed business;
4 h) Ensure the traffic generated will not impact negatively upon a Township road,
Provincial Highway or Regional road; and,
j i) If located on a Provincial Highway, require the approval of the Ministry of
Transportation for entrance and sign permits. The MTO requires the landowner to
acknowledge that the use of their existing entrance cannot be converted to a commercial
entrance and that an additional entrance will not be permitted to accommodate the
herne based b sonesshome occupation and home-industrv.
Bed and Breakfast establishments shall be permitted in all desianations and where in
excess of three rooms, shall be subject to a rezoning.
The implementing Zoning By-law shall further detail the conditions under which a home -
occupation and home -industry based business may be permitted.
5.1 AGRICULTURE
5.1.2 Definitions
Aaricultural means the arowina of crows. includina nurserv. biomass. and horticultural
crops; raising of livestock; raising of other animals for food, fur or fibre, including
poultry and fish; aquaculture; apiaries; agro-forestry; maple syrup production; and
associated on -farm buildings and structures, including, but not limited to livestock
facilities. manure storaaes. value-retainina facilities. and housina for farm workers.
when the size and nature of the operation requires additional employment.
Farm means as a Droperty of anv size containina an aaricultural use that is assessed
as farmland, having a valid Farm Business Registration Number for the purpose of
agricultural uses, but does not include cannabis production and processing. A farm
may or may not have anv associated buildinas or structures.
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Farm Building means all or part of a building that does not contain a residential
occuaancv. that is associated with and located on land devoted to aaricultural use
and that is used essentially for the housing of equipment or livestock, or the production,
storage or processing of agricultural and horticultural produce or feeds.
Farm Operation means an agricultural use(s) that is operated as a distinct business
and recognized by having a valid Farm Business Registration Number. A farm
operation may include one or more farms on different properties that are owned or
leased by the farm operation, and those farms may be disconnected geographical) .
There may be more than one farm operation on a farm.
Normal farm practices means a practice, as defined in the Farming and Food
Production Act, 1998, that is conducted in a manner consistent with proper and
acceptable customs and standards as established and followed by similar agricultural
operations under similar circumstances; or makes use of innovative technology in a
manner consistent with proper advanced farm management practices. Normal farm
practices shall be consistent with the Nutrient Management Act, 2002 and regulations
made under that Act.
5.1.25.1.3 Permitted Uses
The primary use of land in the Agricultural designation shall be agriculture.
5.1.3.1 Additional permitted uses are limited to:
a) An accessory residential dwelling for full-time farm help except where a property has
been zoned to prohibit a new dwelling as a result of a previous severance;
b) Archaeological activities;
c) Commercial greenhouses and nurseries;
d) Existing public uses;
e) FaFrn related G0 FnrneFnial/tG irism establishme,,-, On -farm diversified uses;
f) Farm related ORdustrial uses that diFeGtly SeFVOGe and support the agFiGUltuFal
and require -IGGatierni-ss on Glese nreximity to farming „now men,TAgricultural-related
uses;
g) Forest, wildlife and fisheries management;
h) Home occupations and home industries;
i) Passive non -motorized recreational uses, such as nature viewing and pedestrian trail
activities;
j) Riding and boarding stables;
k) Single -detached dwellings on existing lots except where a property has been zoned
to prohibit a new dwelling as a result of a previous severance;
1) Transportation and utility facilities;
m) Watershed management and flood and erosion control projects carried out or
supervised by a public agency;
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n) Wayside pits and quarries and portable asphalt plants for public road works subject
to the requirements of the Ministry of the Environment; and,
o) Cannabis production facilities subject to the provision of Section 5.1.4(g). An
accessory retail store is permitted in conjunction with a cannabis production facility.
5.1.4 Agricultural -Related Uses
ricultural-related uses add to the vitalitv and economic viabilitv of aaricultural areas
because they are directly related to and service farm operation in the area as a primary
activity. Reference to the Zoning By-law and to the Guidelines on Permitted Uses in
Ontario's Prime Agricultural Areas (Publication 851) will also be used to interpret if a
use shall be deemed to be an Aaricultural-Related Use. where necessarv. Uses that
do not benefit from being close to farm operations but wish to take advantage of lower
costs in prime agricultural areas would not be classified as agricultural -related uses.
5.1.4.1 Definition:
ricultural-related Uses are farm -related commercial and farm -related industrial uses
that are directly related to farm operations in the area, support agriculture, benefit from
being in close proximity to farm operations, and provide direct products and/or services
to farm operations as a primary activity.
5.1.4.2 An agricultural -related use may be permitted subject to applicable policies
in this Plan, implementing By-laws, Provincial guidelines, and any agency having
iurisdiction. All of the followina criteria must be met to aualifv as aaricultural-related
uses:
a) The use is a farm -related commercial and farm -related industrial use;
b) The use is compatible with, and shall not hinder, impair or inconvenience,
surrounding agricultural operations;
c) The use is directly related to farm operations in Scugog, the Region and
neighbouring municipalities;
d) The use benefits from being in close proximity to farm operations;
e) The use supports agriculture;
f) The use provides direct products and/or services to farm operations as a primary
activity; and
g) The use can be appropriately accommodated on rural services and
infrastructure: and
h) The use maintains the agricultural/rural character of the area.
5.1.4.3 An agricultural -related use is permitted to be located on farm or a non-
farm property, in which case the owner or operator of the agricultural -related use is not
uired to have a valid Farm Business Reaistration Number.
5.1.4.4 Agricultural -related uses shall be developed in accordance with all
applicable municiaal. provincial and federal reauirements on emissions. noise. odour.
nuisance, compatibility, water, and wastewater standards and receive all relevant
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environmental approvals. Where appliable, the applicant shall demonstrate that all
necessary approvals have been obtained. to the satisfaction of the Townshia and
relevant authorities.
5.1.4.5 Aaricultural-related uses are encouraaed to occuav existina buildinas
structures, and farm facilities, such as driveway and parking areas, that are used for
the principal agricultural use.
5.1.4.6 a) Agricultural -related uses shall not be permitted in natural heritage
features or wetlands subject to the following exception where it can be demonstrated
to the satisfaction of the Township through an Environmental Impact Study:
Expansions to existing buildings and structures where it is demonstrated that
there is no alternative;
The expansion into the feature is minimized and is directed away from the
feature to the maximum extent possible; and
iii. The impact is minimized and mitigated to the maximum extent possible.
5.1.4.6 b) Agricultural -related uses shall be subject to Oak Ridges Moraine Policies of
this Plan.
The implementing zoning by-law may contain Holding provisions that may be removed
subject to applicable requirements being met.
5.1.4.7 Outside storage areas associated with the agricultural -related use shall
be screened from the road and residential buildings on adjacent properties and be
included in the total lot coverage calculations in the associated zoning by-law
requirements.
5.1.4.8 Agricultural -related uses that are proposed to grow beyond the area limits
as set out in the zonina by-law. either incrementallv or otherwise. will not be permitted
and will be encouraged to locate in areas of the Township appropriately designated for
the use.
5.1.4.9 An agricultural -related use may be exempt from Site Plan Control, where
all other policies of this plan, regulations of the implementing zoning by-law, and
provisions of the site plan control by-law are deemed to be satisfied.
5.1.4.10 Agricultural -related uses are required to mitigate any potential impacts of
such uses, including but not limited to building location and orientation, parking, traffic,
emissions. noise. servicina. landscaaina. bufferina. and relevant environmental
considerations, as well as the size and scale in relation to the applicable requirements.
5.1.4.11 For the purposes of calculatina the area of an aaricultural-related use. the
area is to be calculated cumulatively, as the case may be, with all existing on -farm
diversified uses, subject to area calculations policies for on -farm diversified uses, and
all existing and proposed agricultural -related uses.
5.1.4.12 A severance shall be prohibited for an agricultural -related use.
Specific uses and provisions for development will be incorporated in the implementing
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zoning by-law.
5.1.5 On -farm Diversified Uses
On -farm diversified uses are intended to enable farm operators to diversify and
supplement their farm income, as well as to accommodate value-added and agri-
tourism uses in prime agricultural areas. On -farm diversified uses should be related to
aariculture. supportive of aariculture or able to co -exist with aariculture without conflict.
Reference to the Zoning By-law , and to the Guidelines on Permitted Uses in Ontario's
Prime Agricultural Areas (Publication 851) will also be used to interpret if a use shall be
deemed to be an on -farm diversified Use, where necessary.
5.1.5.1 Definitions:
Agricultural Event Venue: An On -farm Diversified Use that includes a permanent or
temporary Buildings and/or Structures, or part thereof, used to host reoccurring indoor
events, and without limiting the generality of the foregoing, may include Buildings or
Structures used for weddinas. parties. or other similar social aatherinas.
On -farm Diversified uses are defined as uses that are secondary to the principal
established agricultural use of the property, are limited in area, and is operated by
individual(s) with a Farm Business Registration Number that is applicable to the same
Property for which the on -farm diversified use is located. On -farm diversified uses
include, but are not limited to, home occupations, home industries, agri-tourism uses,
uses that Droduce value-added aaricultural products. and electricitv aeneration facilities
and transmission systems, and energy storage systems.
ri-tourism uses are defined as Farm -related tourism uses that promote the
enjoyment, education or activities related to the principal Farm operation on a lot, such
as Farm machinery and equipment exhibitions (on a temporary basis), Farm tours,
petting zoos, hay rides and sleigh rides, processing demonstrations, pick your own
produce operations. small-scale farm theme alavarounds and small-scale educational
establishments that focus on farming instruction, and may include Accessory small-
scale vendors associated with the Agri -tourism Use. Agri -tourism uses also include
limited temporary On -farm Accommodation.
On -farm Accommodation means an on -farm diversified use that is a building or
structure, either permanent or temporary, such as a bed and breakfast, tent, yurt, cabin,
tinv home. aarden suite. aeodome. or a campsite intended for tents or recreational
trailers.
5.1.5.2 An on -farm diversified use may be permitted subject to applicable policies
in this Plan, implementing By-laws, Provincial guidelines, and any agency having
jurisdiction. All of the following criteria must be met to qualify as an on -farm diversified
use and implement provincial requirements:
a) The use is located on a parcel of land which contains an existing farm operation;
b) The use occupies no more than 2% of the total lot area of the farm parcel to a
maximum of one (1) hectare, as set out in area calculations in policy 5.1.4.15.
For further clarity, the total lot area of a farm property includes environmental
features and anv hazard lands:
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c) The use shall remain secondary to the principal agricultural uses of the pro
d) The use is compatible with, and will not hinder, impair or inconvenience
surrounding agricultural operations;
e) The use shall be subject to the Minimum Distance Separation Formulae, where
applicable.
f) The use can be appropriately accommodated on rural services and
infrastructure: and
g) The use maintains the agricultural/rural character of the area;
5.1.5.3 On -farm diversified uses shall only be permitted where it can be
demonstrated to the satisfaction of the Township that the owner and operator of the
use has a valid Farm Business Reaistration Number.
5.1.5.4 On -farm diversified uses shall be developed in accordance with all
applicable municipal, provincial and federal requirements on emissions, noise, odor,
nuisance. compatibility. water. and wastewater standards and receive all relevant
environmental approvals. Where applicable, the applicant shall demonstrate that all
necessary approvals have been obtained, to the satisfaction of the Township and
relevant authorities.
5.1.5.5 On -farm diversified uses are encouraged to occupy existing buildings,
structures, and farm facilities, such as driveway and parkina areas, that are used for
the aaricultural use.
5.1.5.6 a) On -farm diversified uses shall not be permitted in Key Natural Heritage
Features or Kev Natural Hvdroloaical Features in the Greenbelt Plan Area subiect to
the following exception where it can be demonstrated to the satisfaction of the
Township through an Environmental Impact Study:
Expansions to existing buildings and structures where it is demonstrated that
there is no alternative;
ii. The expansion into the feature is minimized and is directed away from the
feature to the maximum extent possible; and
iii. The impact is minimized and mitigated to the maximum extent possible.
5.1.5.6 b) On -farm diversified uses shall be subiect to Oak Ridaes Moraine Policies of
iii1RWF1i�
The implementing zoning by-law may contain Holding provisions that may be removed
subject to applicable requirements being met.
5.1.5.7 Outside storaae areas associated with the on -farm diversified use shall
be screened from the road and residential buildings on adjacent properties and be
included in the area calculations for the on -farm diversified use.
5.1.5.8 On -farm diversified uses that are proposed to grow beyond the area
limits, either incrementally or otherwise, will not be permitted and will be encouraged to
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locate in areas of the Township appropriately designated for the use;
5.1.5.9 An on -farm diversified use may be exempt from Site Plan Control, where
all other policies of this plan, regulations of the implementing zoning by-law, and
arovisions of the site clan control by-law are deemed to be satisfied.
5.1.5.10 Severances to separate any on -farm diversified uses from the farm
Property will not be permitted.
5.1.5.11 A residential use shall not be considered an on -farm diversified use.
5.1.5.12 The following policies shall apply to home industries as an on -farm
diversified use:
a) Where a home industry is located on a farm, the use shall be subject to the on -
farm diversified use policies.
b) Where a home industry is not located on a farm, the use shall be subject to the
home industry provisions.
5.1.5.13 The following policies shall apply to Agricultural Event Venues as an on -
farm diversified use:
a) An Agricultural Event Venue shall have a maximum gross floor area equal to or
less than 200 sq. m. for all buildings and structures, whether permanent or temporary.
b) Area discounts as identified in the area calculations for on -farm diversified uses
under 5.1.5.15 shall not apply to Agricultural Event Venues.
5.1.5.14 The following policies shall apply to on -farm accommodations as an on -
farm diversified use:
a) An on -farm accommodation that is deemed to be an agri-tourism use may be
permitted, provided it can be demonstrated to the satisfaction of the Township that the
on -farm accommodation is compatible with the farm and surroundina land uses.
b) Where an on -farm accommodation is permitted, it shall be limited in scale and
may be restricted to less than the maximum area permitted for an on- farm diversified
use by this Official Plan. The following additional policies shall apply:
Where a buildina or structure is used as an on -farm accommodation. the
maximum number of buildings and structures shall be three (3).
The maximum area of a buildina or structure used for an on -farm
accommodation shall be 25.0 square metres.
III. Buildinas and structures used for on -farm accommodations shall be
grouped together to the extent possible and have minimal impact on the principal
agricultural operation.
IV. On -farm accommodations shall be located outside of environmental
features, except where it can be demonstrated to the satisfaction of the
Townships subject to an Environmental Impact Study that there is minimal
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impact on those features.
c) An on -farm accommodation shall be subject to all requirements of this Plan, the
implementing zoning by-law, provincial requirements, including Minimum Distance
Separation, and any authority or agency having jurisdiction.
5.1.5.15 Area Calculations for On -farm Diversified Uses
a) The following policies shall be applied for the purposes of calculating the area of
an on -farm diversified use:
Existing laneways and parking areas shared between agricultural uses,
and/or aaricultural-related uses and on -farm diversified are not counted:
ii. Where an on -farm diversified use occupies a farm building or structure
that has been demonstrated to be more than ten (10) years old at the time
of aoDlication. the area is discounted by 50%: and
iii. The area of the on -farm diversified use includes all new dri
parking spaces, buildings, storage areas, and space occupied by
associated infrastructure.
b) The maximum combined area for all existing and proposed on -farm diversified
uses shall be no more than the lesser of 2% of the area of the total lot area, or
1.0 hectare (ha). For the purposes of policies in this section, lot area does not
include anv area that is occupied by an aaricultural-related use, includina
rkina. shared buildinas. and the area reauired for servicina infrastructure.
c) The maximum combined gross floor area of all buildings used for all existing and
Dr000sed on -farm diversified uses shall be no more than 20% of the total area
permitted for an on -farm diversified use.
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6.3. GREENBELT — NATURAL CORE AREA
6.3.2 Permitted Uses
h) Existing agricultural operations and expansions to existing agricultural buildings and
structures and accessory uses within Key Natural Heritage Features and Key
Hydrologic Features if it is demonstrated that:
1. There is no alternative and the expansion, alteration or establishment
is directed away from the feature to the maximum extent possible; and,
2. The impact of the expansion or alteration on the feature and its
functions is minimized to the maximum extent possible.
The implementing zoning by-law may contain Holding provisions that may be removed
subject to certain criteria being met.
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6.4.2 Permitted Uses
a) Agriculture, agriculture -related use, and on -farm diversified use and seGORdar„ uses;
h) Existing agricultural operations and expansions to existing agricultural buildings and
structures and accessory uses if it is demonstrated that:
i) There is no alternative and the expansion, alteration or establishment is
directed away from the feature to the maximum extent possible; and,
ii) The impact of the expansion or alteration on the feature and its functions
is minimized to the maximum extent possible.
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The implementing zoning by-law may contain Holding provisions that may be removed
subject to certain criteria being met.
6.7 OAK RIDGES MORAINE — NATURAL CORE AREA
6.7.2 Permitted Uses
The following uses may be permitted subject to meeting the policies in this Plan,
specifically Section 6.13:
a) Fish, wildlife and forest management;
b) Conservation projects and flood and erosion control projects;
c) Low intensity recreational uses;
d) €*i&6ng-aAgricu1tura1 uses;
e) 14ome business Home occupation as an accessory use;
f) Small SGal e Home industry as an accessory use;
g) Bed and breakfast establishments as an aGGeSSnn, use to a single dwelling;
h) Cnrm donation hnmoo as an aGGessery use to a single i wegingT and,
i) Transportation, infrastructure and utilities in accordance with Subsection 6.13.6 of
this Plan; and
j) On -farm diversified uses and agricultural -related uses only within lands designated
as Oak Ridges Moraine Prime Agricultural Areas in the Natural Core Areas in the
Durham Regional Official Plan.
6.7.3 General Development Policies
a) On lands within the Natural Core Area designation, every Planning Act application or
site alteration shall be supported by information which identifies planning, design and
construction practices that ensure that no buildings or other site alterations will
impede the movement of plants and animals among Key Natural Heritage Features,
Hydrologically Sensitive Features and adjacent lands.
b) New agricultural uses, on -farm diversified uses, and/or agricultural -related uses
within key natural heritage features and/or key hydrological features are prohibited.
Agricultural uses, other than those associated with on -farm buildings and structures,
are permitted within the minimum vegetation protection zone, but not within the
feature itself. A natural heritage evaluation or Environmental Impact Study is not
required if the agricultural uses, agricultural -related uses or on -farm diversified uses
are located a minimum of 30 metres from the key natural heritage feature.
6.8 Oak Ridges Moraine Natural Linkage Area
6.8.2 Permitted Uses
The following uses may be permitted subject to meeting the policies in this Plan,
specifically Subsection 5.5.3 and Section 6.13:
a) Fish, wildlife and forest management;
b) Conservation projects and flood and erosion control projects;
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c) Low intensity recreational uses;
d) Existing aAgricultural uses;
e) Home business occupation as an accessory use;
f) Smoke Home industry as an accessory use;
g) Bed and breakfast establishments; as an aGGesser„ use to o single dwelling;
+} h) Transportation, infrastructure and utilities in accordance with Subsection 6.13.6
of this Plan; and
j)-i) Cannabis production facilities subject to the provisions of Section 5.1.4(g). An
accessory retail store may be permitted in conjunction with a cannabis cultivation
operation on the same lot...; and
k) j) On -farm diversified uses and agricultural -related uses only within lands
designated as Oak Ridges Moraine prime agricultural areas in the Natural
Linkaae Areas in the Durham Reaional Official Plan.
6.8.3 General Development Policies
c) New agricultural uses, on -farm diversified uses, and/or agricultural -related uses
within key natural heritage features and/or key hydrological features are prohibited.
Agricultural uses, other than those associated with on -farm buildings and structures,
are permitted within the minimum vegetation protection zone, but not within the feature
itself. A natural heritage evaluation or Environmental Impact Study is not required if
the agricultural uses, agricultural -related uses or on -farm diversified uses are located a
minimum of 30 metres from the kev natural heritaae feature.
6.9 OAK RIDGES MORAINE — COUNTRYSIDE AREA
6.9.1 Permitted Uses
a) The following uses may be permitted subject to meeting the policies in this Plan,
specifically Subsection 5.5.3 and Section 6.13:
i) Agricultural uses;
Small SGale agFOGU'Wrally related GOFnrneFGmal or industrial uses that direGtl!,�
serrViGe—and support the agriGUltU alul industry and requires a—ivEae—P
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nrrwimity to agFini It urol eperatief o requires
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4i) ii Home business occupation as an accessory use;
iv) iii Small scale home industry as an accessory use;
v) iv Bed and breakfast establishments as aR aGGessery use to a single
deta `hed dwelling;
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yi CormyaGation higme as on aGGessoW use o single dwelling,-
v+) v) Fish, wildlife and forest management;
v4i) vi Conservation projects and flood and erosion control projects;
vii) On -farm diversified uses and agricultural -related uses.
ix) viii Transportation, infrastructure and utilities in accordance with
Subsection 6.13.6 of this Plan; and
x) ix Cannabis production facilities subject to the provisions of Section
5.1.4(g). An accessory retail store may be permitted in conjunction with a
cannabis cultivation operation on the same lot.
b) Notwithstanding the uses permitted above, agFini It urolhi_related GeMmorniol one
0Rd striol uses small scale commercial, industrial, and institutional uses are permitted
within Hamlets, but shall not be permitted on lands designated as Oak Ridges Moraine
Prime Agricultural Lands in the Durham Regional Official Plan.
c) An application for a small Stole agriG ilt hell„_related GeMmerniol er industrial use e
cannabis production facility shall not be approved unless the proponent demonstrates
that:
i) It is not feasible to locate the use in a settlement area;
ii) The buildings or structures will be planned, designed, and constructed
so as not to adversely affect the rural character of the Countryside Area
nor adversely impact the ecological integrity of the Oak Ridges
Moraine; and,
iii) Surrounding agricultural operations and lands or that such impacts will
be minimized and mitigated to the extent possible.
d) New aggregate operations uses shall only be considered by an Official Plan
Amendment application and must conform to the policies of the Township Official Plan
and the Durham Regional Official Plan.
e) Major recreational uses shall only be considered by an Official Plan Amendment
application and must conform to the policies of the Township and Durham Regional
Official Plans. Such uses shall not be permitted on lands designated as prime agricultural
lands in the Durham Regional Official Plan, since major recreational uses are not
permitted in prime agricultural areas.
f) New agricultural uses, on -farm diversified uses, and/or agricultural -related uses within
key natural heritage features and/or key hydrological features are prohibited. Agricultural
uses, other than those associated with on -farm buildings and structures, are permitted
within the minimum vegetation protection zone, but not within the feature itself. A natural
heritage evaluation or Environmental Impact Study is not required if the agricultural uses,
agricultural -related uses or on -farm diversified uses are located a minimum of 30 metres
from the kev natural heritaae feature.
6.13 OAK RIDGES MORAINE — DEVELOPMENT CRITERIA
6.13.1 Key Natural Heritage and Hydrologically Sensitive Features
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diversified uses, and/or agricultural -related uses within key natural heritage features
and/or key hydrological features are prohibited. Agricultural uses, other than those
associated with on -farm buildings and structures, are permitted within the minimum
vegetation protection zone, but not within the feature itself. A natural heritage evaluation
or Environmental Impact Study is not required if the agricultural uses, agricultural -related
uses or on -farm diversified uses are located a minimum of 30 metres from the key natural
heritage or hydrologically sensitive feature.
9.7 SITE PLAN CONTROL
a) Pursuant to the Planning Act, the Township designates all of the land within the
Township as outlined on Schedule A as a Site Plan Control Area. All development shall
be subject to Site Plan Control, with the following exceptions:
iii) Any permitted agricultural buildings or structures that are used for farming
operations and whiGh by their nature ide net dirently seFve the p blin and/er de net
Gharge p bliG fees except an agricultural building within the Oak Ridges Moraine
Area and specialized agriculture where buildings are in excess of 2,000 square
metres;
v) A residential building containing less than three ten 10 dwelling units, except those
dwellings designated under the Ontario Heritage Act and those designated within the
Oak Ridges Moraine Plan Area, within 120 metres of a wetland, inland lake or river or
stream valley that has depressional features associated with a river or stream, whether
or not it contains a water course. and these within the fellewing idesigRatiens.
iv) On -farm Diversified uses and Agricultural -Related uses that will result in negligible
impacts to, but not limited to, parking, expected traffic, available on -site servicing
capacity, available municipal infrastructure such as roads, emeraencv services.
and utilities, site context. location of the use on the site, ooeratina hours
surrounding uses, and seasonality.
b) Notwithstanding the above., agricultural buildings or structures, On -farm Diversified
Uses and Agricultural -related Uses, and residential b iildingS nentaining less than three
dwelling units may be subject to Site Plan Control for the purposes of implementing
requirements from an Environmental Impact Study, a natural heritage evaluation or a
hydrogeological evaluation. Cannabis production facilities shall be subject
to Site Plan Control.
9.13.5 Lot Creation in Prime Agricultural Areas
a) Lot creation in prime agricultural areas may only be permitted for:
i) Agricultural uses, provided the lots are of a size that is appropriate for the type
of agricultural use(s) common in the area and are sufficiently large to maintain
flexibility for future changes in the type or size of agricultural operations;
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41) ii A residence surplus to a farming operation as a result of farm consolidation
provided a new residential dwelling is not permitted on the vacant remnant
parcel of farmland created by the severance; and,
iv) jQ Infrastructure, where the facility or corridor cannot be accommodated through
the use of easements or rights -of -way.
10.3 ACCESSORY USES
Whenever a use is permitted in a land use designation, it is intended that uses,
buildings or structures normally incidental and accessory to that use are also permitted.
For claritv. an on -farm diversified use is not aermitted to have accessory uses.
2.4 Implementation
The provisions of the Official Plan of the Township of Scugog regarding the
implementation of that Plan shall also apply to this Amendment. In all other respects, the
Township of Scugog Official Plan shall apply.
2.5 Interpretation
The Official Plan of the Township of Scugog as amended from time to time, shall apply
in regard to this Amendment.
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The Corporation of The Township of Scugog
By-law Number XX-25
Being a By-law under the provisions of Section 34 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, to
amend By-law No. 14-14, the Zoning By-law of the Township of Scugog.
Whereas the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Scugog deems it advisable
to amend the provisions of Zoning By-law 14-14 to implement the policies for On -farm
Diversified Uses and Agricultural -Related Uses in conformity with the Official Plan
policy amendments made through OPA No._ (By-law 2025-XX);
And Whereas Council has conducted a Statutory Public Meeting on September 15,
2025 as required by Section 34(12) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, as amended;
And Whereas the matters herein are in conformity with the policies and designations
contained in the Official Plans of the Region of Durham and the Township of Scugog as
are currently in force and effect;
And Whereas for existing provisions that are amended, new text is underlined and
deleted text is shown with a strkethreu h; and
Now therefore, the Council of The Corporation of The Township of Scugog
hereby enacts as follows:
1. That Part 3: Definitions be amended to add or amend the following definitions:
"Agricultural Event Venue: An On -farm Diversified Use that includes a permanent or
temporary Buildings and/or Structures, or part thereof, used to host reoccurring
indoor events, and without limiting the generality of the foregoing, may include
Buildings or Structures used for weddings, parties, or other similar social gatherings.
"Agricultural Produce Retail Outlet: A Building, part of a Building or lands used
aGGesseryrelated to a Farm Use for the retail sale of Farm produce and Farm
products originating from4he opeFate d by the GWRer of the agriG ilt iral pro `Ji ino
outlet a Farm or Farms typically found in Ontario."
"Agricultural Uses: The growing of crops, including nursery biomass, and
horticultural crops; raking of liveSteGk; raising of other animals for food, fur or fibre,
including poultry and fish; aquaculture; apiaries; agro-Forestry; maple syrup
production; and associated on -Farm Buildings and Structures, including but not
limited to livestock facilities, manure storages, value -retaining facilities, and housini
Innll diRg onnemme dofor full-time Farm workersl-a-be-u when the size and
nature of the operation requires additional employment."
"Agricultural Use, On -farm Accommodation: An on -farm diversified use that is a
building or structure, either permanent or temporary, such as a bed and breakfast,
tent. vurt. cabin. tinv home. aarden suite. aeodome. or a camasite intended for tents
or recreational trailers."
"Agricultural Use, On -farm Diversified: Uses that are secondary to the principal
Agricultural Use of the property and are limited in area. On -farm Diversified Uses
include, but are not limited to, Home Occupations, Home Industries, Agri -tourism
uses, uses that produce value-added agricultural products, and electricity
generation facilities and transmission systems, and energy storage systems."
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"Agricultural -related Use: Those Farm -related Commercial and farm -related
Industrial Uses that are directly related to Farm operations in the area, support
Agriculture, benefit from being in close proximity to Farm operations, and provide
direct products and/or services to Farm operations as a primary activity."
"Agricultural -related Processing: A gainful occupation conducted in whole or in part
of a Building where produce is processed, preserved, and packaged and/or stored
and may include uses such as but not limited to wineries, cideries, and the
production of maple products, jams, baked goods and jellies and other items
typically found in Ontario. Agricultural -related processing does not include heavy
water uses or furniture manufacturing. A Restaurant and/or retail store may only be
permitted as an Accessory Use to an Agricultural -related Processing Use where the
products processed, preserved, and packaged are directly consumed or sold to the
customer."
"Agri -tourism: Farm -related tourism uses that promote the enjoyment, education or
activities related to the principal Farm operation on a lot, such as Farm machinery
and equipment exhibitions (on a temporary basis), Farm tours, petting zoos, hay
rides and sleigh rides, processing demonstrations, pick your own produce
operations, small-scale farm theme playgrounds and small-scale educational
establishments that focus on farming instruction, and may include Accessory small-
scale vendors associated with the Agri -tourism Use. Agri -tourism uses also include
limited temporary an On -farm Accommodation Aaricultural Use."
Bed and Breakfast Establishment: An establishment that provides sleeping
accommodation (including breakfast and other meals, services, facilities and
amenities for the exclusive Use of Guests) for the travelling or vacationing Public in
up to three rooms within a Single Detached Dwelling that is the principal residence
of the proprietor of the establishment and where the proprietor is in attendance
during the rental period.
"Camping Establishment:_An establishment consisting of at least five Camping Lots
and comprising land used or maintained as grounds for the camping or temporary
parking of Trailers, motorized Mobile Homes, truck campers, campers or Tents, but
does not include parks or camping grounds maintained by a Public Authority. A
Camping Establishment is not considered an On -farm Accommodation use for the
Durooses of this By-law."
"Farm- The lands, Buildings dQtrUG Iry S aSSOG'ated with an Agri Ultural Use. A_
property of any size containing an agricultural use that is assessed as farmland,
having a valid Farm Business Registration number for the purpose of agricultural
uses. but does not include cannabis Droduction and Drocessina. A farm may or ma
not have any associated buildings or structures."
"Farm Buildina: All or Dart of a buildina that does not contain a residential
occupancy, that is associated with and located on land devoted to agricultural uses,
and that is used essentially for the housing of equipment or livestock, or the
production, storage or processing of agricultural and horticultural produce or feeds."
"Farm Operation: An agricultural use(s) that is operated as a distinct business and
recognized by having a valid Farm Business Registration Number. A farm operation
may include one or more farms on different properties that are owned or leased by
the farm operation, and those farms may be disconnected geographically. There
may be more than one farm operation on a farm."
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"Food Processing Plant: An Industrial Use where agricultural products are
prepared, processed, preserved, graded or stored, and includes, without limiting the
generality of the foregoing, a flour mill, dairy, soft drink manufacturing or bottling
plant, Brewery, Bakery, catering establishment, grain elevator or egg grading
station, but does not include a Restaurant, or Abattoir except where such Uses are
specifically permitted herein. For the purposes of this definition, a Food Processing
Plant may be permitted as an Aaricultural-Related use but does not include heavv
water users."
"Forestry: The management, Development and cultivation of timber resources to
ensure the continuous production of wood or wood products produced on the same
lot, the provision of proper environmental conditions for wildlife, protection against
floods and erosion, protection of water supplies and preservation of the recreation
resource and shall include reforestation areas owned or managed by the Ministry of
Natural Resources or local Conservation Authority. For the purposes of this
definition, Forestry does not include a Sawmill which may be permitted as an
Aaricultural-related use."
"Home Industry: AR GGG ipatien of an iRd strial nature which is Garried on within a
Building er pert of a Building aEGeSs rY to e Single DetaGhe ! Dwelling, that is
OGGUpied by the InGludiRg Uses that are supportive of the surreURdip@
e
agriGUItural areas suGh as Farm related GernrnerGial/tGWOSM establishments and
Farm related industrial Uses that direGtly serViGe and support the agriGUltural
0nd istni and require leGatiens in Glow proximity to Carmine eperatiepc A craft
trade, guild, or service, such as plumbers, electricians, merchandise service, or
custom workshop, or similar uses, carried on as an Accessory Use entirely within
an Accessory Building or attached garage provided the proprietor carrying out the
craft, trade, or service resides within a Dwelling Unit located on the same lot. A
Home Industry does not include uses such as Motor Vehicle Body Shop, Motor
Vehicle Repair Shop, furniture stripping, or paint spray booth or Cannabis
Production Facility. A Home Industry includes all uses permitted within a Home
Occupation. Far t e p' irpeses of this def�i ' r�ac ie�aaGW
0s n0t Gonsidered to he a Herne lndu t4ry."
"Home Occupation: Any GGG ipatien er b iciness preiidinn personal er professional
0 as an AGGeSS0rY Use within a Dwelling,
eGGUpied by
the preprie+er An occupation, personal service, business, arts and crafts, or
profession carried on as a secondary use entirely within a Dwelling Unit providing
the proprietor carrying on the activity resides within the principal Dwelling Unit. A
Home Occupation may include uses such as but not limited to hair salon, medical
treatment, massage, counselling, teaching classes, baking, catering, day care, artist
studio. A home occupation does not include a Bed and Breakfast Establishment or
base operation assembly areas."
"Normal farm Dractices:A practice. as defined in the Farmina and Food
Production Act, 1998, that is conducted in a manner consistent with proper and
acceptable customs and standards as established and followed by similar
agricultural operations under similar circumstances; or makes use of innovative
technology in a manner consistent with proper advanced farm management
practices. Normal farm practices shall be consistent with the Nutrient Management
Act. 2002 and reaulations made under that Act."
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"Refreshment Vehicle Any vehicle that is used for the storage, preparation or sale
of food or drink for immediate consumption by the public and which may contain
cooking facilities. In addition, no provision is made for consumption of the food or
refreshment by the customer within the Building."
"Restaurant: An establishment in `"'hiGh the priRGipal business is +he where
preparation and servo nn of food and refreshments are prepared and served to the
Public for consumption at tables within or outside the Building and which may
include the preparation of food in a ready -to -consume state for consumption outside
of the premises."
"Tourist Resort Establishment:Any premises operated to provide sleeping
accommodation for the travelling Public or sleeping accommodation for the Use of
the Public engaging in recreational activities, and includes the services and facilities
in connection with which sleeping accommodation is provided, but does not include:
(a) A camp operated by a charitable corporation approved under the Charitable
Institutions Act, R.S.O. 1990;
(b) A Summer Camp within the meaning of the regulations made under the Health
Protection & Promotion Act, R.S.O. 1990; or,
(c) A club owned by its own members and operated without profit or gain.
(d) On -farm accommodations."
2. That Part 4: General Provisions be amended or added as follows, and renumber
the balance of Section 4 accordingly:
"4.1 ACCESSORY BUILDINGS, STRUCTURES AND USES
a. Permitted Uses
Where this By-law provides that a Lot may be used or a Building or Structure
may be Erected or used for a purpose, that purpose shall include any
Accessory Building or Structure or Accessory Use, but shall not include the
following:
any occupation for gain or profit conducted within or accessory to a
Dwelling Unit or on such Lot associated therewith, except as is
specifically permitted in accordance with this By-law;
2. any Building used for human habitation except for accessory structures or
buildings that meet the definition of an Additional Dwelling Unit, in
accordance with this By-law, and as is specifically permitted in
accordance with this By-law.
Buildings used for Agricultural Uses shall be deemed as Principal
Buildings. Buildings or Structures used for On -farm Diversified Uses shall
be deemed secondary Uses.
b. Permitted Encroachments and Required Yards
Accessory Buildings and Structures may encroach into the required Yard in a
Zone as outlined in Table 4.1 as follows, except where otherwise noted in this
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By-law:
Accessory Buildings and Structures related to an Agricultural -related Use and
On -farm Diversified Use are not permitted to encroach into the required yard."
"4.3 AGRICULTURAL -RELATED USE
Where this By-law permits an Agricultural -Related Use, the following provisions
apply:
a) An Agricultural -related use shall only be permitted where it is demonstrated the
proposed use satisfies the following criteria:
i. Is a Farm -related Commercial or Industrial use:
ii. Is compatible with and will not hinder surrounding Agricultural operations;
iii. Is directly related to Farm operations in Scugog, the Region and
neighbouring municipalities;
iv. Will benefit from being in close proximity to Farm operations;
V. Supports Agriculture; and
vi. Provides direct products and/or services to Farm operations as a primary
activity.
b) The Agricultural -related Use shall not be permitted in natural heritage features
except for expansions to existing Buildings and Structures where it is
demonstrated that there is no alternative, the expansion into the feature is
minimized and is directed away from the feature to the maximum extent possible
and the impact is minimized and mitigated to the maximum extent possible.
c) A vegetation protection zone is to be maintained as natural self-sustaining
vegetation that is no less than thirt rV (30) metres for wetlands, permanent and
intermittent streams, fish habitat, and significant woodlands.
d) The following maximum area requirements shall apply to Agricultural -
related uses:
a. Where the total lot area is 20.0 ha or greater, the maximum lot coverage
for an aaricultural-related use shall be 30%.
b. Where the total lot area is less than 20.0 ha, the minimum landscaped
open space shall be 30%. For greater clarity, there shall not be a
maximum lot coverage requirement.
e) An Agricultural -related Use may not be permitted if the area it occupies
would result in anv On -farm Diversified uses located on the same lot to
exceed the maximum permissible area for On -farm Diversified uses.
f) An Agricultural -related Use is not subject to the Province of Ontario's Minimum
Distance Separation (MDS) Guidelines for compatibility between livestock
facilities and sensitive land -uses.
g) Prior to an Agricultural -related Use being established on a property, the site plan
control by-law may be applicable to mitigate the impacts of items such as but not
limited to traffic, parking, emissions, noise, water and wastewater usage, and
consider relevant environmental approvals, landscaping, buffering, size and
sCAIP__
h) The parking area location on a lot for an Agricultural -related use shall be
according to the requirements of Agricultural uses of this By-law.
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i) At minimum, Agricultural -related Uses shall have two (2) required parking
spaces. one (1) of which shall be an accessible parkina space. No off -site parkina
shall be permitted.
j) Outdoor Storage associated with an Agricultural -related Use shall not be
permitted within 10 metres of a side or rear lot line. Outdoor storage is not
permitted within the front or exterior yard.
k) Any Outdoor Storage associated with an Agricultural -related use must be
screened from view from a Dublic street or a residential use on an abuttina lot
with a 3.0 metre high solid board fence."
"4-.9-4.10 HOME INDUSTRY
SingleA Home Industry shall be sub'ect to the following provisions- Where a Home
industry is permitted as an AGGeSSE)ry Use te a ■_ ■
.A.fellong, the
f0l'GWORg PrOViSiORS shall apply:
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and
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(a) Home Industry is permitted in a Zone, where a Home Industry is a
permitted use. Where a Home Industry is located on a Farm, it shall only be
subject to the provisions of this By-law regarding On -farm Diversified Uses.
(b) Such Home Industry shall only be located in an Accessory Building or
attached Garage located on a Lot on which a Dwelling is in existence, provided
the total Gross Floor Area utilized by the Home Industry or combination of home
industries does not exceed 200m2.
c) The Home Industry shall only be on lots measurina at least 4.00Om2.
{0 (d) Such Home Industry shall be clearly Accessory to the Main Residential er
AgFiGUltural Use and shall not change the Residential er AgFiGUItU character of
the Dwelling or the Lot nor create or become a Public nuisance.
(d)(e) A maximum of two Persons other than the proprietor may be engaged in
the Home Industry at any time.
WLf) Only currently licensed Motor Vehicles, used in the operation of the
Home Industry may be parked or stored on the Lot within an Interior Side or
Rear Yard. Not more than three Commercial Vehicles shall be permitted on a
Lot.
(f)Lq) Retail sales of goods processed or produced on the Lot are permitted,
but shall not exceed 25% of the Gross Floor Area of the Accessory Building or
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and/or attached Garage used for the Home Industry.
{c- h Outdoor display of goods or wares for sale processed or produced on the
Lot are permitted, but shall not exceed 5% of the Lot Area.
{ham Home Industry Uses shall not include the generation of or storage of
Hazardous Waste, liquid Industrial Waste, or any severely toxic contaminant
listed in Schedule 3 to Ontario Regulation 347 RSO, 1990.
There -hall he no Outside Storage of goods, materials or equipment
associated with the Home Industry Use is permitted, but limited to no more than
10% of the lot, and shall be screened from view of the street and adjacent
properties by a solid board fence with a minimum height of 2.0 metres. Outside
Storage of seasonal boats or trailers is not permitted.
{+-jUk No Home Industry shall be located in a building which is closer than 30
metres from a dwelling on an adjacent lot.
{(l) Driveways, Parking and Loading associated with the Home Industry Use
shall meet the requirements of Part 5 of this By-law, except for the number of
parking spaces.
01(m) A minimum of one (1) additional parking space is required per outside
employee, but no more than two (2) parking spaces for employees who do not
reside in the dwelling.
�m4(n) Signage shall be in accordance with the Township's Sign By-law.
04(o) Where a Home Industry is adjacent to a Regional or provincial highway,
all requirements of the Region of Durham or Ministry of Transportation must be
complied with."
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A Home Occupation shall be sub'ect to the following provisions:�V_'-eL,_:! H11,.1,1-.—._
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a) A Home Occupation is permitted in a zone, where a Home Occupation is a
permitted use;
b) Only one Home Occupation shall be permitted in a Dwelling Unit.
c) Not more than 25% of the Gross Floor Area of the Dwelling Unit shall be used
for the purposes of the Home Occupation Use, except where the Home
Occupation is a Private Home Daycare. A Private Home Daycare may be
conducted within the Principal residence and within the Rear Yard and
Exterior Side Yard.
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d) Such Home Occupation shall be clearly secondary to the Main Residential
Use, shall not be conducted within an Attached Garage and shall not change
the Residential character of the Dwelling Unit nor create or become a Public
nuisance.
e) A maximum of one person who is not an occupant in the Dwelling Unit may
be engaged in the Home Occupation at any time.
f) There shall be no goods, wares or merchandise offered for sale or rent on
the premises other than what is produced on the premises.
g) There shall be no on -site consumption of food products produced for retail
sale as part of any Home Occupation.
h) There shall be no mechanical or other equipment used except that which is
customarily employed in a Dwelling Unit for domestic or household purposes
or for Use by a professional Person.
i) There shall be no Outside Storage of goods or materials associated with a
Home Occupation Use.
j) Parking associated with the Home Occupation Use shall meet the
requirements of Part 5 of this By-law.
k) Signage shall be in accordance with the Township's Sign By-law."
"4.13 MINIMUM DISTANCE SEPARATION REQUIREMENTS
No Building shall be constructed and no lands may be used which do not
conform to the MDS I and MDS II Formulas as approved by the Province of
Ontario.
Setbacks for new Dwellings constructed on new Lots created following the
approval of this By-law, other than the Lot containing the Barn or Barns
containing livestock, shall be required in conformity with the MDS I Formula.
MDS I shall not apply to vacant Lots Existing as of the date of passing of this
By-law.
New Barns or expansions to Existing Barns shall require Setbacks in conformity
with the MDS II Formula.
MDS I and/or MDS II shall not apply to Agricultural -related Uses or On -farm
Diversified Uses except if the On -Farm Diversified Use contains On -Farm
Accommodation.
"4.24 ON -FARM DIVERSIFIED USE
Where this By-law permits an On -farm Diversified Use, the following provisions
apply:
a) An On -farm Diversified Use shall only be permitted as Secondary Use to a
Farm and located on the same lot as the Farm, and shall be compatible
with, and not hinder, surrounding agricultural operations.
b) The requirements of this By-law as applicable to an On -farm Diversified Use
shall apply separately to each Farm property.
c) Where there is more than one On -farm Diversified use on a single Farm
property, the requirements of this By-law as applicable to an On -farm
Diversified use shall apply cumulatively for all On -farm Diversified uses. For
greater clarity, the requirements applicable to an On -farm Diversified Use
shall apply separately to each individual Farm property that may be part of a
Farm operation.
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d) On -farm Diversified Uses shall not exceed a combined total of 2% of the
total lot area of the Farm, up to a maximum of one (1) hectare.
e) The On -farm Diversified Use shall not be permitted in natural heritage
features except for expansions to existing buildings and structures where it
is demonstrated that there is no alternative, the expansion into the feature is
minimized and is directed away from the feature to the maximum extent
possible and the impact is minimized and mitigated to the maximum extent
possible.
f) A vegetation protection zone is to be maintained as natural self-sustaini
vegetation that is no less than 30 metres for wetlands, permanent and
intermittent streams, fish habitats, and significant woodlands.
g) Where a Farm contains an Agricultural -related Use, the area for the
Agricultural -related Use shall not be included in the area of the Farm for the
purposes of calculating the maximum permitted area for On -farm Diversified
Uses. For greater clarity, the total area of an Agriculture -related Use shall
not contribute to the maximum permissible area of an On -farm Diversified
Use.
h) The combined Maximum Gross Floor Area of all Buildings and/or Structures
used for On -farm Diversified Uses shall not exceed 20% of the total area
permitted to be used for an On -farm Diversified Use.
i) Where an On -farm Diversified Use occupies a Farm Building or Structure
that is more than ten (10) years old at the time of application, the area for
the On -farm Diversified Use may be calculated at a discounted rate of 50%.
j) The total area used for new parking or a driveway access that is used solely
or exclusively for the On -farm Diversified Use shall be included in the total
area calculation.
k) Any existing driveways and parking areas shared with Agricultural Uses
and/or Agriculture -related Uses shall not be included in the area calculation.
1) The parking area location on a lot for an On -farm Diversified Use shall be
according to the requirements of Agricultural uses of this By-law.
m) At minimum, On -farm Diversified Uses shall have two (2) required parking
spaces, one (1) of which shall be an accessible parking space. No off -site
parking shall be permitted.
n) The total Gross Floor Area used for an Agricultural Event Venue that
includes a place of assembly whether located in new or existing Buildings,
shall not exceed 200 square metres. The events must not detract from the
principal farming operation or Agricultural use of the property. Agricultural
Event Venues that are beyond 200 square metres shall be only permitted by
an amendment to the Official Plan and Zoning By-law.
o) The maximum number of On -farm Accommodations used for Agri -tourism
on a Farm is three (3), with the maximum gross floor area of 25.0 sq. m. for
a Building or Structure used as an On -farm Accommodation.
p) An On -farm Diversified Use must meet all applicable requirements,
including, but not limited to, the Ontario Building Code, the Ontario Fire
Code, and any other approval from an authority or agency having
jurisdiction, and requires an approved building permit to legally establish the
use.
q) An On -farm Diversified use may be subject to the Province of Ontario's
Minimum Distance Separation (MDS) Guidelines for compatibility between
livestock facilities and sensitive land -uses.
r) Where a Home Industry is located on a Farm, it shall be subject to the
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provisions of this By-law regarding On -farm Diversified uses. Where a
Home Industry is not located on a Farm, it shall be subject to the provisions
of this By-law regarding Home Industries.
s) Prior to an On -farm Diversified Use being established on a Farm, site plan
control may be applicable to mitigate the impacts of items such as but not
limited to traffic, parking, emissions, noise, water and wastewater usage,
and consider relevant environmental approvals, landscaping, buffering, size
and scale.
t) Outdoor Storage associated with an On -farm Diversified use shall not be
permitted within 10 metres of a side or rear lot line. Outdoor storage is not
permitted within the front or exterior side yard.
u) Any Outdoor Storage associated with an On -farm Diversified Use must be
screened from view from a public street or a residential use on an abutting
lot with a 3.0 metre hiah solid board fence."
3. That Part 7.2: Rural Area Zones Permitted Uses be amended as follows:
USE
AG
EP
RE
ORM-
ORM-
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AG
EP
RE
Agricultural Use, On -farm
X
X(10)
X(10)
X
Diversified
Agricultural -related Use
X
X
X
X(10)
X('o)
(10) On -farm Diversified Uses and Agricultural -related Uses shall only be permitted
within lands zoned as Oak Ridaes Moraine - Prime Aaricultural Areas and subiect to
Oak Ridges Moraine - Landform Conservation Area Category 1 or 2 Zone (ORM-LC-
1 or ORM-LC-2) criteria as shown on Schedule "D" to this By-law.
4. That Part 11.2: INDUSTRIAL ZONES PERMITTED USES be amended as follows:
USE
M1
M2
M3
M4
M5
Agricultural Use, On -farm
X
X
Diversified
Agricultural -related Use
X
X
Agricultural Produce
X
X
Warehouse
Farm Implement Sales and
X
X
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USE
M1
M2
M3
M4
M5
Service Establishment
Feed Mill/Store
X
X
Sawmill
X
X
5. That Part 12.2: COMMUNITY FACILITY AND OPEN SPACE ZONES PERMITTED
USES be amended as follows:
USE
CF
OS
Agricultural Use, On -farm
X
Diversified
Agricultural -related Use
X
6. That Part 13: Overlay Zones be added as follows:
13.3 OAK RIDGES MORAINE — PRIME AGRICULTURAL AREAS AND LANDFORM
CONSERVATION
13.3.1 This Section applies to lands within the Oak Ridges Moraine — Prime
Agricultural Areas (ORM-PAA) Overlay Zone, and Oak Ridges Moraine —
Landform Conservation (ORM-LC) Overlay Zones (ORM-LC-1) and (ORM-
LC-2) as shown on Schedule "D". The regulations set forth in this Section
shall apply to the applicable Overlay Zone and shall be in addition to those
regulations set forth in the underlying zone. In the event of a conflict
between the provisions of the regulations of the Overlay Zone and the
provisions of the underlying zone, the provisions of the Overlay Zone shall
prevail.
a) Within the Oak -Ridges Moraine — Landform Conservation Area 1 (ORM-LC-1
Zone:
(i) the net developable area of the site that is disturbed shall not exceed 25
per cent of the total area of the site; and,
(ii) the net developable area of the site that has impervious surfaces shall
not exceed more than 15 per cent of the total area of the site.
b) Within the Oak -Ridges Moraine — Landform Conservation Area 2 (ORM-LC-2)
7nnP-
(i) the net developable area of the site that is disturbed shall not exceed 50
Der cent of the total area of the site: and.
(ii) the net developable area of the site that has impervious surfaces shall
not exceed more than 20 Der cent of the total area of the site.
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7. That a new Schedule D to Zoning By-law 14-14 be added in accordance with
Schedule `A' attached hereto and forming part of this By-law.
This By -Law shall become effective on the date it is passed by the Council of the
Corporation of the Township of Scugog, subject to the applicable provisions of the
Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, as amended.
The Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to proceed with the giving of Notice under
Section 34(18) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, as amended.
This By-law Read and Passed by Council on the ----t" day of -------------, 2025.
MAYOR, Wilma Wotten
CLERK, Blair Labelle
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Schedule A
to By-law No.
Township of Scugog
Amendment to create Schedule D
to Zoning By-law 14-14
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(ORM-LC-1)
LANDFORM CONSERVATION AREA 2
(ORM-LC-2)
PRIME AGRICULTURAL AREAS
(ORM-PAA)
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Kilometers
This map was produced by the
Township of Scugog, 2025
This is Schedule A
to By-law __-25
Passed this __ day
of _ , 2025
Township of Scugog
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The Corporation of The Township of Scugog
By-law Number XX-25
Being a by-law to Designate a Site Plan Control Area within the limits of the Township
of Scugog and to adopt rules for the processing of Site Plan Development Applications.
Passed pursuant to Section 41 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990 c. P. 13, as
amended.
Whereas section 41(2) of the Planning Act , R.S.O. 1990 c. P. 13, as amended (the
"Planning Act") provides that where in an official plan an area is shown or described as
a proposed site plan control area Council of the local municipality, may, by by-law,
designate the whole or any part of such area as a site plan control area;
And Whereas the Township of Scugog Official Plan designates all lands within the
Township of Scugog as a site plan control area;
And Whereas the Township requires the approval of certain plans and drawings as a
condition of development in the Township, and requires that an Owner enter into a site
plan agreement with the Township, in accordance with Section 41 of the Planning Act;
And Whereas by the provisions of subsection 41(3) of the Planning Act, a by-law
passed under subsection 41(2) may designate a site plan control area by reference to
one or more land use designation contained in a by-law passed under section 34 of the
said Act;
AND Whereas subsection 41 (4.0.1) requires the Council to appoint an officer,
employee or agent of the municipality as an Authorized Person for the purposes of
subsection (4) of Section 41 of The Planning Act;
And Whereas Section 41(3.2, 3.3 and 3.4) establishes pre -consultation requirements
for site plan control areas;
Now therefore, the Council of The Corporation of The Township of Scugog
hereby enacts as follows:
1. Existing Site Plan Control By-laws
By-law 68-90 is repealed;
By-law 90-00 is repealed
By-law 20-01 is repealed;
By-law 59-01 is repealed;
By-law 111-04 is repealed; and
By-law 83-04 is repealed.
2. Title
This By-law shall be known as the "Township of Scugog Site Plan Control By-
law", also referred to herein as the "Site Plan Control By-law" or "this By-law"
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3. Site Plan Control Area
a) All lands within the corporate limits of the Corporation of the Township of
Scugog is hereby designated as a site plan control area.
b) The approval of plans and drawings in accordance with subsection 41(4) of
the Act, as amended is required before development is undertaken in the
area described in subsection 3 a), unless otherwise exempt from approval as
set out in this By-law.
c) Any development that would have been subject to full site plan review prior
to the enactment of this section will continue to be subject to such review in
accordance with existing practice and fees, as such may be amended.
d) The requirement for site plan control approval pursuant to this section may
be waived by the Director of Development Services, or their designate.
e) Despite the provisions of Section 3 above, any development subject to site
plan control that is damaged or destroyed by fire or natural hazard may be
replaced or rebuilt without the need for site plan approval if it is within the
same building envelope that existed before the damages occurred, the use
remains the same and no new dwelling and rooming units are added.
4. Delegation of Site Plan Approval
a) Pursuant to subsection 41(4.0.1.) of the Planning Act, the powers and
authority of the Council of the Township of Scugog, with respect to all
applications under section 41 of the Planning Act, are hereby delegated to
the Director of Development Services or their sub -delegate, including the
authority to execute any agreement associated with such approval and the
granting of the necessary servicing allocation to the applicable Site Plan
Approval.
b) The Director of Development Services shall have the ability to sub -delegate
any application as identified in Schedule A to this By-law.
5. Notice to Council
All applications received under Section 41 of the Planning Act shall be circulated
to all members of Council for information purposes.
6. Definitions
For the purposes of this By-law, unless contrary intention appears:
a) "Act" means the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.P. 13, as amended.
b) "Addition" means a physical expansion of an existing building or structure
which does not have the effect of changing the use.
c) "Alteration" means a change of use of an existing building or structure, or a
substantial change to the scale of the existing use.
d) "Agricultural -related uses" means those farm -related commercial and farm -
related industrial uses that are directly related to farm operations in the area,
support agriculture, benefit from being in close proximity to farm operations,
and provide direct products and/or services to farm operations as a primary
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activity.
e) "Authorized Person" means the Director of Development Services or their
sub -delegate.
f) "Council" means the Council of the Township of Scugog.
g) "Development" shall mean development as defined by Section 41 of the
Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.P. 13, as amended and any amendments
thereto:
i. which includes:
1. The construction, erection or placing of one or more buildings or
structures on land or the making of an addition or alteration to a
building or structure that has the effect of substantially increasing
the size or usability thereof;
2. The laying out and establishment of a commercial parking area of
any size, or the expansion of a commercial parking lot resulting in
an additional five (5) or more spaces, excluding parking areas
associated with home industry or home occupation uses, but
including those associated with on -farm diversified uses and
agricultural -related uses;
3. The laying out and establishment of sites for:
a. The location of three (3) or more trailers as defined in clause
(a) of subsection 164(4) of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001,
c.25;
b. The location of three (3) or more mobile homes as defined in
subsection 46(1) of the Planning Act;
c. The construction, erection, or location of three (3) or more land
lease community homes as defined in subsection 46(1) of the
Planning Act;
4. The laying out and establishment of commercial outdoor
recreational facilities and major recreational uses, including golf
courses, driving ranges, sports fields and other similar facilities;
5. The laying out and establishment of outdoor patios associated with
restaurants, cafes, or on -farm diversified or agricultural -related
uses; or
6. The laying out and establishment of open storage and open
product display areas associated with any commercial or industrial
use.
ii. For the purposes of this By-law, "Development" includes
"Redevelopment". Further, "Development" does not include the
placement of a portable classroom on a school site of a district school
board if the school was in existence on January 1, 2007. And further,
"Development" does not include the construction, erection or placing
of a building or structure for residential purposes on a parcel of land if
that parcel of land will contain no more than 10 residential units,
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unless within a prescribed area (O.Reg 254/23), and any
amendments thereto.
h) "On -farm diversified uses" means uses that are secondary to the principal
agricultural use of the property and are limited in area. On -farm diversified
uses include, but are not limited to, home occupations, home industries, agri-
tourism uses, uses that produce value-added agricultural products, and
electricity generation facilities and transmission systems, and energy storage
systems.
i) "Prescribed Area" means an area including, but is not limited to, an area that
is within The Oak Ridges Moraine Plan Area within 120 metres of a wetland,
inland lake or river or stream valley that has depressional features
associated with a river or stream, whether or not it contains a water course.
j) "Redevelopment" means the Development of a previously developed site.
k) "Township" means the Corporation of the Township of Scugog.
7. Site Plan Approval
No person shall undertake any development in the site plan control area unless
and until the delegate of Council of the Corporation of the Township of Scugog,
or their sub- delegate as specified in this By-law has approved the plans and
drawings required pursuant to subsection 41(4) and 41(5) of the Act and the
policies of the Township's Official Plan, including, but not limited to:
a) Plans showing the location of all buildings and structures to be erected
and showing the location of all facilities and works to be provided in
conjunction therewith and of all facilities and works required under
Section 41(7)(a) of the Act, as amended from time to time, which at the
time of passing this by-law are;
Widenings of highways that abut on the land;
ii. Subject to the Public Transportation and Highway Improvement Act,
facilities to provide access to and from the land such as access ramps
and curbings and traffic direction signs;
iii. Off-street vehicular loading and parking facilities, either covered or
uncovered, access driveways, including driveways for emergency
vehicles, and the surfacing of such areas and driveways;
iv. Walkways and walkway ramps, including the surfacing thereof, and all
other means of pedestrian access;
V. Facilities designed to have regard for accessibility for persons with
disabilities;
vi. Facilities for the lighting, including floodlighting, of the land or of any
buildings or structures thereon;
vii. Walls, fences hedges, trees, shrubs or other groundcover or facilities
for the landscaping of the lands or the protection of adjoining lands;
viii. Vaults, central storage and collection areas and other facilities and
enclosures for the storage of garbage and other wastes material;
ix. Easements conveyed to the Township for the construction,
maintenance or improvement of watercourse, ditches, land drainage
works, sanitary sewage facilities and other public utilities of the
Township or local board thereof on the land;
X. Grading or alteration in elevation or contour of the land and provision
for the disposal of storm, surface and wastewater from the land and
from any buildings or structures thereon;
A. Fire hydrants on the subject property and/or the closest fire hydrant(s)
to the subject property.
b) The Township has been advised of the proposed development and
afforded a reasonable opportunity to require the Owner to provide to the
satisfaction of and at no expense to the Township any or all of the
following:
Widenings of highways and that abut the land;
ii. Subject to the Public Transportation and Highway Improvement Act,
facilities to provide access to and from the land such as access ramps
and curbings and traffic direction signs;
iii. Off-street vehicular loading and parking facilities, either covered or
uncovered, access driveways, including driveways for emergency
vehicles, and the surfacing of such areas and driveways;
iv. Grading or alteration in elevation or contour of the land and provision
for the disposal of storm, surface and wastewater from the land; and
V. Facilities designed to have regard for accessibility for persons with
disabilities.
c) Drawings showing plan, elevation and cross-section views for each
building to be erected, except a building to be used for residential
purposes containing fewer than 25 units, which drawings are sufficient to
display:
the massing and conceptual design of the proposed building;
ii. the relationship of the proposed building to adjacent buildings, streets,
and exterior areas to which members of the public have access;
iii. the provision of interior walkways, stairs, elevators and escalators to
which members of the public have access from streets, open spaces
and interior walkways in adjacent buildings;
iv. matters related to exterior design, including without limitation, the
character, scale, appearance and design features of buildings, and
their sustainable design, but only to the extent that it is a matter of
exterior design;
V. matters relating to exterior access to each building that will contain
affordable housing units or to any part of such building, but only to the
extent that it is a matter of exterior design;
vi. the sustainable design elements on any adjoining highway under a
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municipality's jurisdiction, including without limitation, trees shrubs,
hedges, plantings or other ground cover, permeable paving materials,
street furniture, curb ramps, waste and recycling containers and
bicycle parking facilities; and
vii. facilities designed to have regard for accessibility for persons with
disabilities.
d) A site plan agreement or agreements have been entered into with the
Township pursuant to subsection 41(7) of the Planning Act.
8. Plans and Drawing Requirements
a) Plans and Drawings submitted in accordance with this By-law or under any
Site Plan Agreement are subject to the following:
Plans and Drawings may exclude the layout and design of interior
areas, other than the interior walkways, stairs, elevators and,
ii. Plans and Drawings may exclude the manner of construction and
standards for construction.
b) All Drawings and Plans shall be submitted in a manner and a scale to show
with clarity and accuracy all buildings, structures, facilities and works
described in requirements for Site Plan Approval.
c) The Township may require an Owner or Applicant to produce studies, plans
and calculations that validate the location, dimensions and nature of the
buildings, structures, facilities and works proposed in Site Plans or drawings,
requiring the following:
Such studies plans and calculations shall be completed by a qualified
professional; and
ii. The cost of any required studies plans, and calculations will be the
responsibility of the Owner.
9. Classes of Development Requiring Site Plan Control
a) All the lands within the municipal boundaries of the Township are hereby
designated as a Site Plan Control Area, and no person shall undertake
development on these lands without Site Plan Approval.
b) For greater certainty and notwithstanding that a development would
otherwise be exempt from the requirement for Site Plan Approval, the
following development may not be undertaken without Site Plan Approval:
commercial, industrial, or institutional development except where
development of buildings or structures containing agricultural operations
which comply with a by-law passed under Section 34 of the Planning Act
applicable to the property upon which such building or structure is located;
ii. mixed use (residential/commercial) development;
iii. medium or high density residential development proposing 10 units or more;
iv. development undertaken by the Regional Municipality of Durham in relation
to buildings, structures, facilities or systems to be used, operated and
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maintained by the Township or the Region of Durham for the purpose of
providing services that the Township or the Regional Municipal of Durham
has jurisdiction to provide to the public.
10. Exemptions and Non -Exemptions from Site Plan Approval
a) Despite the provisions of Site Plan Control Area, the following are exempt
from Site Plan Control:
Any residential development containing ten (10) dwelling units or less
(including buildings and structures accessory to such residential
development) unless the parcel of land includes any land in a Prescribed
Area;
ii. An existing or proposed home occupation or home industry;
iii. An existing or proposed Bed and Breakfast operation;
iv. Buildings associated with normal agricultural operations that are in
accordance with the Zoning By-law in effect;
V. Any land building or structure owned and operated by a public utility; and
vi. Any other development not deemed appropriate for Site Plan Control by
the Director of Development Services. Notwithstanding the above noted
exemptions, or any other provisions of this By-law.
b) Where Site Plan Control is required by a Subdivision, Condominium,
Consent or any other Agreement registered on title, the development shall
not be exempt from Site Plan Control.
c) Site Plan Control may be imposed as a condition of a Decision of the
Committee of Adjustment.
d) Enlargements of existing facilities with an executed Site Plan Agreement
may, at the discretion of the Township, require the approval and execution of
a Site Plan Amending Agreement.
e) Site Plan Control may be imposed at the sole discretion of the Director of
Development Servies where a site is being graded or surfaced (or regraded
or resurfaced), in order to ensure that stormwater is properly managed.
11.Oak Ridges Moraine Area
a) Notwithstanding any other provision of this By-law, in the Oak Ridges
Moraine Conservation Plan Area, the approval of plans and drawings is required
in accordance with Section 41 of the Planning Act for the following:
Any agricultural building or structure and accessory buildings or
structures thereto;
ii. Any residential building or structure, and accessory buildings or
structures thereto within a Prescribed Area;
iii. Any additions and/or alterations to any agricultural or residential building
or structure, including accessory buildings and structures in accordance
with Section 8 of this By-law;
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iv. Industrial buildings and structures;
V. Commercial buildings and structures;
vi. Institutional buildings and structures except structures that are accessory
to a public park; or
vii. Parking lots exceeding five parking spaces or 90 square metres.
b) Notwithstanding the Provisions of subsection 1 hereof to the contrary, the
following classes of development within the Oak Ridges Moraine
Conservation Plan Area shall be exempt from requiring site plan approval:
a dwelling that existed as of the date of passing of this By- law shall be
permitted to expand by a maximum of an additional 93 square metres in
gross floor area; and
ii. all accessory buildings and structures up to a maximum gross floor area
of 56 square metres; and
iii. an industrial, commercial or institutional building that existed as of the
date of passing of this By-law shall be permitted to expand by a
maximum of 10 per cent of the gross floor area that existed as of the date
of passing of this By-law.
12. Pre -Consultation and Complete Application
a) All applicants are strongly encouraged to undertake a pre -consultation
meeting with the Township of Scugog in accordance with the "Pre -
Consultation and Complete Application By-law" prior to submitting an
application for Site Plan Control.
13.General Site Plan Applications, Review and Approval
a) Any class of development not exempted from a site plan application under
Section 9 of this By -Law shall be subject to the general site plan control
process as further described in this section. The general site plan process
shall be considered the standard site plan application process applied to all
development within the site plan control area.
b) The requirements, application, review, and approval process for a general
site plan application shall be as follows:
Under the authority of subsection 41(3.1) of the Planning Act and as
outlined in the policies of the Township of Scugog Official Plan, the
applicant is strongly recommended to undertake pre -application
consultation with the corporation prior to the submission of any general
site plan application. Such a pre -application consultation meeting shall
only be valid for a period of one (1) year following the release of the
minutes of the meeting. After that time, a new pre -consultation shall be
required.
ii. As per section 1.0.1 of the Act, any information that is required to be
provided to the corporation under the authority of this by-law shall be
made available to the public.
iii. Every general site plan application shall be accompanied by the plans,
specifications, documents, and information required by the policies of the
Township of Scugog Official Plan and as prescribed during the pre -
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application consultation meeting. Once all the required information has
been submitted, the applicant will then be permitted to pay any fees
prescribed pursuant to Section 69 of the Act. Until such time as required
information and fees have been provided, no site plan application shall be
considered to have been made or received.
iv. Within 30 days after the applicant pays any prescribed fee and submits
the application, the corporation will notify the applicant in writing with
respect to the completeness of the application.
V. Where Site Plan Design Standards have been approved by Council, they
may be included as a Schedule forming part of this By -Law, and they
shall apply to all classes of development subject to this section of the By -
Law as may be further described in said Schedule.
vi. The site plan application will be reviewed by the applicable staff of the
corporation, Indigenous nations, and any agencies with jurisdiction for the
purposes of making required changes to the plans or drawings prior to
submission, and for the purposes of determining appropriate conditions to
impose and securities to be posted through the entering into one or more
agreements, for the purposes of implementing the policies of the Official
Plan and provisions in the Act including any associated regulations.
14. Exempt Site Plan Applications and Minor Site Plan Applications, Review,
and Approval for On -farm Diversified Uses and Agricultural -Related Uses
a) Notwithstanding Section 13 of this By-law, any class of development specifically
stated within this section of the By-law may be subject to the minor site plan
application process for the purposes of applying a scoped evaluation of the
various site elements and determining the appropriate design of a site. Such
classes subject to a minor site plan application shall be inclusive of development
of or related to the following:
Agriculture -related uses in combination with On -Farm Diversified uses
ii. On -Farm Diversified uses
b) It is the intent for Minor Site Plans to apply in instances where the proposed use
is compatible with the agricultural area and the modifications to the subject
property are limited in size, location, and scale so as to limit the impact to the
stormwater management, geotechnical engineering, grading, or traffic circulation
and not to create nuisance that would impact surrounding properties. It shall be
the responsibility of the applicant to demonstrate that such impacts and potential
for nuisance are minimal or non-existent as a result of the proposed
development. Such information shall be provided to the satisfaction of the
Township at the time of the site plan application or through a pre -application
process.
c) It may be determined by an Authorized Person at the time of the Pre -Application
Meeting that the proposed agriculture -related use or on -farm diversified use is
exempt from site plan control because the proposed use would result in
negligible impacts, or a proposed agriculture -related use that satisfies the
applicable policies of the Official Plan. Negligible impacts may include
consideration for parking, expected traffic, available onsite servicing capacity,
available municipal infrastructure such as roads, emergency services, and
utilities, site context, location of the use on the site, operating hours, surrounding
uses, and seasonality. However, the Authorized Person must be satisfied that all
applicable requirements are satisfied to make this determination.
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d) Notwithstanding any policy to the contrary, the minor site plan application
process shall only apply to proposed developments that have been
evaluated by the Township through a pre -application process.
e) The requirements, application, review, and approval process for a minor site
plan application shall be as follows:
Under the authority of subsection 41(3.1) of the Act and as outlined in the
policies of the Township of Scugog Official Plan, a scoped pre -
consultation meeting with the Township may, at the sole discretion of an
Authorized Person, be required prior to the submission of any minor site
plan application. Such a pre -consultation meeting shall only be valid for a
period of one (1) year following the release of the minutes of the meeting.
After that time, a new meeting shall be required.
ii. As per section 1.0.1 of the Act, any information that is required to be
provided to the Township under the authority of this By-law shall be made
available to the public.
iii. Every minor site plan application shall be accompanied by the plans,
specifications, documents, and information required by the policies of the
Official Plan. The necessary information for the application submission
may be determined as part of a prescribed pre -application consultation
meeting or indicated by a standard list of requirements provided as part
of the pre -application process. Once all the required information has been
submitted, the applicant will be required to pay the fee prescribed
pursuant to section 69 of the Act. Until such time as the required
information and fees have been provided, no site plan application shall be
considered to have been made.
iv. Within 30 days after the applicant pays any prescribed fee, the
corporation will notify the applicant in writing with respect to the
completeness of the application.
V. Where Site Plan Design Standards have been approved and included as
a Schedule forming part of this By -Law, they shall apply to all classes of
development subject to this section of the By -Law as may be further
described in said Schedule.
vi. The minor site plan application will be reviewed by the applicable staff of
the Township, Indigenous nations, and any agencies with jurisdiction for
the purposes of making required changes to the plans or drawings prior
to submission, and for the purposes of determining a final approved site
plan drawing that abides by all applicable standards and implements the
policies of the Official Plan.
vii. A Letter of Undertaking in lieu of a Site Plan Agreement may be required
according to the complexity of the potential impacts of the proposed use,
at the discretion of the Authorized Person.
15.Amendments to Existing Site Plan Approvals and Site Plan Development
Amendments made to an existing site plan approval or site plan development
agreement, including to any of its associated plans and drawings, after the date
of enactment of this By-law, are subject to the provisions of this By-law including
the collection of any prescribed fee(s) required to facilitate the review of the
amendments.
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16. Minor Deviations
Minor deviations of a development which has received site plan control approval
may take place without further approval where written permission is provided by
the Director of Development Services or designate.
17.Fees
a) A fee for the review and approval of a Site Plan application is established
by the Township through the User Fees By-law, and any successors
thereto.
b) Additional fees may be collected by the Township as reimbursement for
the Township's costs for additional professional assistance, legal or
otherwise incurred during the review of the Site Plan Application as well
as studies and engineering drawings. Owners and/or Applicants will
provide acknowledgment of this reimbursement through declaration on
the application form, which has been provided by the Township.
c) Fees referred to in this section are non-refundable.
18.Agreements
a) An agreement shall be considered a required condition of site plan approval for
any Standard site plan application. For any minor site plan application, a Letter
of Undertaking may be required according to the complexity of the development.
b) Where an agreement as described in subsection 41(7) of the Act is deemed to
be required as a condition of site plan approval, any authorized person may
prepare such an agreement.
c) Prior to the registration of the final agreement that is required as a condition of
site plan approval, and after the Site Plan is finalized, signed and the final
agreement is executed, conditional approval of the application may be granted
in writing by an Authorized Person. Such a conditional approval shall be limited
to allow preliminary site works, such as servicing infrastructure, grading, and
foundation construction, to begin before the final site plan approval is granted
only where it has been determined by the Township that there would be no
adverse effects of the preliminary site works on the site or neighbouring
properties.
d) Any required development agreement(s) shall be registered on title against the
land to which it applies subject to the provisions of the Registry Act and the
Land Titles Act, and in accordance with Subsection 41(10) of the Planning Act.
e) With respect to a previously approved site plan application where site works or
the terms of the agreement remain outstanding, minor amendments may be
made through a scoped revision process (sometimes referred to as a redline
revision) to the approved site plan control documents and/or an amending
agreement, provided the amendments are prepared by an authorized person
and registered on title. The determination of the scope of an appropriate minor
amendment shall be at the sole discretion of the authorized person.
f) Unless further prescribed by the required development agreement, a
development approval pursuant to Section 41 of the Act shall lapse upon the
passing of two (2) years from the registration of the agreement if certain
conditions for the development, as outlined in the applicable agreement, are not
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undertaken within two (2) year period from the date of a registration.
g) Where a development agreement has been registered and the prescribed
criteria cannot be met within the required timeline, any applicant may request an
extension to be granted by an authorized person to extend the timeline for
additional period(s) not exceeding one (1) year. Such a request shall be made in
writing to the authorized person no later than thirty (30) calendar days before the
prescribed date of the lapsing date of the agreement.
19.Administration and Enforcement
Administration, enforcement, and associated processes, procedures, and
penalties shall be established, determined, and carried out in accordance with
relevant legislation and law.
20. Revoking and Approval
The power to revoke any approval of plans and drawings is hereby delegated by
Council to the Director of Development Services who may revoke such approval
where:
a) The approval has been granted on mistaken or false or incorrect
information; or
b) The approval has been granted in error; or
c) The applicant for the approval has requested in writing that it be revoked;
or
d) Two (2) years after the approval has been granted, if the development
has not been substantially commenced in the opinion of the Director of
Development Services, acting reasonably, unless otherwise specified in
the associated site plan agreement; or
e) There is justification, in the reasonable opinion of the Director of
Development Services.
21. Severability
In the event that a particular provision or part of this By-law is found to be invalid
or unenforceable for any reason, then the particular provision or provisions or
part of the provision shall be deemed to be severed from the remainder of this
By-law and all other provisions shall remain in full force and shall be valid and
enforceable to this fullest extent permitted by law.
This By-law Read and Passed by Council on the ----t" day of -------------, 2025.
MAYOR, Wilma Wotten
CLERK, Blair Labelle
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The Corporation of the
MUNICIPALITY OF TWEED
255 Metcalf St., Postal Bag 729
Tweed, ON KOK DO
Tel.: (613) 478-2535
Fax: (613) 478-6457
To: All Ontario Municipal Councils
Collaborative Action on Sustainable Waste Management in Ontario
Email: info@tweed.ca
Website: www.tweed.ca
facebook.com/tweedontario
As members of municipal councils, we share a responsibility to make decisions that
result in the most positive outcomes for both our current residents and future
generations. The management of municipal waste is one of the most pressing
environmental challenges we face today.
Large urban centres are increasingly looking to rural areas for land to bury garbage
waste. Continuing to bury garbage in the ground will inevitably lead to serious
consequences:
Globally, solutions already exist. Clean incineration technology can drastically reduce
the volume of waste going to landfills while producing much needed electricity. Germany
serves as an inspiring model, operating 156 municipal thermal waste incineration
facilities with an aggregate annual capacity of 25 million tonnes. At the same time,
Germany recycles 66.1 % of its municipal waste, the highest rate in the world, driven by
strong community engagement., innovative infrastructure, and early education programs
that foster a culture of sustainability.
We believe Ontario can and must do better.
We are calling for:
1. The creation of a provincial working group composed of municipalities, the
Provincial and Federal Governments, and manufacturing partners;
2. A commitment to exploring and implementing clean incineration, stronger
recycling programs, and other sustainable practices;
3. Support from municipal councils across Ontario to advocate for immediate action
at all levels of government.
We respectfully request that your council consider supporting this initiative by passing a
similar resolution and communicating your support to Premier Doug Ford, the opposition
parties, and other relevant stakeholders. By acting together, we can ensure that waste
disposal in Ontario is managed quickly, efficiently, and sustainably protecting our
environment and safeguarding our communities for generations to come.
Jim Flieler
Councillor, Municipality of Tweed
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Resolution for Incineration and a more Robust Recycling Program
Whereas It is incumbent upon the members of council, MPP's and MPs to make the decisions
that will result in the most positive outcomes for now and future generations
And Whereas with large urban centres now looking in rural areas of our province and entire
country for lands to bury their garbage waste
And Whereas a large landfill site owned by a large urban centre which receives 50% of their
garbage at the present time is expected to be full by 2029 creating more environmental impacts
And Whereas continuing to bury garbage in the ground will result in our future generations
having lost potable groundwater as a result of garbage leachate rendering it unusable.
And Whereas burying garbage, particularly organic waste in landfills, leads to the production of
methane a greenhouse gas, which escapes into the atmosphere and contributes to climate
change causing more environmental destruction.
And Whereas we continue to destroy our environment jeopardizing our future generations
And Whereas we have worldwide technology that will allow us the use of clean incineration
and also produce much needed electric energy
And Whereas the incineration of household and other municipal waste has a long tradition in
Germany, which currently has 156 municipal thermal waste incineration facilities with an
aggregate annual capacity of around 25 million tons
And Whereas with a strong focus on community involvement, innovative infrastructure, and
sustainable practices, Germany has set a high bar for municipal recycling programs that the rest
of the world can learn from and emulate.
And Whereas at the present time, Germany recycles 66.1%of its garbage waste at a municipal
level. This places the country as the most effective and prominent country when it comes to
recycling in the entire world. This highlights the citizen's strength and motivation to deal with
environmental issues on a daily basis.
And Whereas German schools often integrate recycling education into their curriculum. This
early exposure to the importance of recycling instills a sense of responsibility in the younger
generation, creating a culture of sustainability that transcends generations.
Now Therefore be it resolved that Council direct staff to investigate the possibility of working
together with Ontario Municipalities, Provincial and Federal Governments as well as our
manufacturing partners to form a working group to ensure that our waste disposal issues can be
resolved quickly, efficiently and effectively with the use of incineration, more robust recycling
programs and sustainable practices so that our future generations will not suffer from our
environmental mismanagement and to request support from these organizations as well as
letters being sent to all municipalities in Ontario, Premier Ford and the opposition parties.
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Municipality of Tweed Council Meefing
Council Meeting
Resolution No. 35S
Titre: Notice of Motion - Incineration and a More Robust Recyc
Date: Tuesday, August 12, 2025
Moved by Councillor J. Flieler
Seconded by Councillor P. Valiquette
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council direct staff to investigate the possibility of working together with the
Ontario Municipalities, Provincial and Federal Governments as well as our manufacturing partners to
form a working group to ensure that our waste disposal issues can be resolved quickly, efficiently and
effectively with the use of incineration, more robust recycling programs and sustainable practices so
that our future generations will not suffer from our environmental mismanagement and to request
support from these organizations as well as letters being sent to all municipalities in Ontario, Premier
Ford and the opposition parties.
/10, Carried
41*,
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The Town of Goderich
57 West Street
Goderich, Ontario
N7A 2K5
519-524-8344
townhall@goderich. ca
www.goderich.ca
Friday, August 22, 2025
The Honourable Robert Black, Senator
Senate Standing Committee on Agriculture and Forestry
The Senate of Canada
Ottawa, Ontario
K1J OA4
GODERICH
Canada s Prettiest Town
SENT VIA EMAIL: robert.black@sen.parl.gc.ca
RE: Standing Senate Committee on Agriculture and Forestry
Dear Honourable Robert Black,
Please be advised of the following motion passed at the Monday, August 11, 2025, Goderich
Town Council Meeting:
Moved By: Councilor Thompson
Seconded By: Councilor Petrie
Whereas the agricultural sector of Huron County depends on the health of the soils in
Huron County;
And Whereas soil erosion poses a very significant threat to the long-term health of the
soils in Huron County;
And Whereas the Town of Goderich owns some agricultural land which is an asset for
the Town;
And Whereas the Town of Goderich is committed to protecting the assets of the Town
from preventable harm;
And Whereas the Standing Senate Committee on Agriculture and Forestry published a
report in 2024 titled "Critical Ground: Why Soil is Essential to Canada's Economic,
Environmental, Human and Social Health" (the Report) that contained twenty-five (25)
recommendations in total for the federal government;
And Whereas, Recommendation 7 of Critical Ground stated that "The Government of
Canada encourage provinces, territories, and municipalities to develop measures —as a
form of land use planning —that best preserve and protect agricultural land in their
jurisdictions;"
Therefore, be it resolved that the Town of Goderich urge the Government of Canada
and the Province of Ontario to commit to recognizing a sense of urgency and act
accordingly in order to protect and conserve soil as per Recommendation 25.
CARRIED
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The Town of Goderich
57 West Street
Goderich, Ontario
N7A 2K5
519-524-8344
townhall@goderich. ca
www.goderich.ca
GODERICH
Canada s Prettiest Ton
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me at 519-524-8344 ext. 210 or
afisher@goderich.ca.
Yours truly,
Andrea Fisher
Director of Legislative Services/Clerk
/js
Cc: The Honourable Lisa Thompson, Minister of Rural Affairs, Member of Provincial Parliament —
Huron -Bruce, lisa.thompson@pc.ola.org
Todd McCarthy, Minister of Environment, Conservation and Parks todd.mccarthv@pc.ola.org
Trevor Jones, Minister of Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness trevor.*ones@pc.ola.org
Ben Lobb, Member of Parliament — Huron -Bruce, ben.lobb@parl.gc.ca
Julie Dabrusin, Federal Minister of Environment and Climate Change Julie.dabrusin@parl.gc.ca
Heath MacDonald, Federal Minister of Agriculture and Agri -Food and Rural Economic
Development heath. macdonaId@parl.gc.ca
All local Municipalities within Huron County
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From: Ontario Honours And Awards (MCM)
Subject: 2025 Ontario Senior Achievement Awards / Prix d'excellence de I'Ontario pour les personnel agees de 2025
Date: Wednesday, August 27, 2025 4:49:22 PM
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Dear Friends,
It is my pleasure to invite you to submit a nomination for the 2025 Ontario Senior
Achievement Award.
Each year, the program recognizes extraordinary seniors who, after the age of 65,
have made significant contributions to their community or province.
The annual deadline for nominations is October 1st. You can submit a nomination
online by registering through the Ontario Honours and Awards Portal.
For more information about the program, please visit the Ontario Senior Achievement
Award webpage_
You may also contact the Ontario Honours and Awards Secretariat at
OntarioHonoursAndAwards&ontario.ca if you have questions about the Ontario
Senior Achievement Award and how to submit a nomination online.
Thank you in advance for taking the time to consider putting forward the name of a
special senior in your community.
Sincerely,
Raymond Cho
Minister for Seniors and Accessibility
Aout 2025
Madame, Monsieur,
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J'ai le plaisir de vous inviter a proposer une candidature au Prix d'excellence de
I'Ontario pour les personnes agees de 2025.
Chaque annee, le programme rend hommage aux aines extraordinaires qui, apres
I'age de 65 ans, ont apporte une contribution exceptionnelle a leur communaute ou a
la province.
La date limite annuelle pour proposer une candidature est le ter octobre. Pour
soumettre une candidature en ligne, veuillez-vous inscrire au Portail des distinctions
et prix de I'Ontario.
Pour plus de renseignements sur le programme, veuillez consulter la page Web du
Prix d'excellence de ('Ontario pour les personnes agees.
Si vous avez des questions au sujet du Prix d'excellence de I'Ontario pour les
personnes agees, veuillez contacter aussi le Secretariat des distinctions et prix de
I'Ontario a OntarioHonoursAndAwards&ontario.ca.
Je vous remercie d'avance de prendre le temps de songer a proposer le nom d'une
personne Agee exceptionnelle de votre collectivite.
Sincerement,
Raymond Cho
Ministre des Services aux aines et de I'Accessibilite
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