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Report To: Planning and Development Committee
Date of Meeting: February 3, 2020 Report Number: PSD-003-20
Submitted By: Faye Langmaid, Acting Director of Planning Services
Reviewed By:
File Number:
Andrew C. Allison, CAO
By-law Number:
Resolution#: 3 '
Report Subject: Development Applications — 2019 Annual Report
Recommendation:
1. That Report PSD-003-20 be received for information.
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Report Overview
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In 2019, development application activity undertaken by the Planning Services Department,
with assistance by other Departments, included the following:
2 new or updated secondary plans; 11 currently underway
2 subwatershed studies underway
4 new draft plans of subdivision applications received proposing 470 housing units
2 plans of subdivision were issued Draft Approval comprising 514 housing units
2 extensions to Draft Plan Approval comprising 342 housing units
4 Draft Approved Plans of Subdivision registered for 259 new housing units
J3 Draft Plan of Condominium application received for 226 units
J3 condominium applications Draft Approved for 242 units,
2 Draft Approved Plan of Condominium were registered for 157 units
)9 part lot control approvals creating 295 new dwelling units
2 official plan amendment applications received, with 1 approved
.41 zoning by-law amendment applications received, with 11 approved
J37 site plan applications received for 694 units, 29 approved for 371 new units
43 pre -consultation meetings held
43 minor variance applications received; 41 approved; 1 withdrawn; 1 denied
49 reports to the Durham Land Division Committee
433 permanent sign permits issued; 114 temporary sign permits issued
40 applications received for in-house apartments; 27 registered
Summary
:657 new housing units approved
2,060 housing units in applications and/or draft approved
73,683 square metres of industrial and commercial space approved
;92,894 square metres of industrial and commercial space in applications
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1. Purpose
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1.1. This report summarizes planning activity within the Municipality of Clarington for 2019.
This report also compares 2019 activity with previous years' activity to assist with
identifying emerging issues and possible trends.
2. Policy Planning and Implementation
2.1. The Planning Services Department initiates and completes a wide variety of policy
documents that include secondary plans, design guidelines, and other studies. In 2019,
there were eleven secondary plans underway. Secondary Plans detail policies, in
conformity with the Official Plan, to guide growth and development in defined areas of
the municipality where major changes are expected. Of those eleven, seven either
started a new or an update to existing Secondary Plans process in 2019. Three of these
seven are in Courtice, three in Bowmanville, and one in Newcastle. Also in 2019, two
subwatershed studies were underway. Subwatershed studies provide detailed technical
information regarding important watercourses from their headwaters to their terminus
and drainage system to inform secondary plans and appropriate land use development
occurs within those areas.
2.2. Work was underway in 2019 on two important design guidelines. The Residential
Intensification Urban Design Guidelines are being drafted for use in reviewing proposed
residential development within designated Intensification Areas in conformity with the
vision in Provincial and Municipal policy. Existing Landscape Design Guidelines are 30
years old and are being updated to ensure the continued enhancement of the urban
landscape.
2.3. The Municipality is participating in the Durham Region Official Plan Review. Staff
continue to review and provide comments on various discussion papers and help to
define the limits of the two major transit station areas. Staff also provide comments to
the Province on initiatives like Provincially Significant Employment Zones. In 2019,
Planning Services Staff have worked on addressing a number of appeals to Clarington's
Official Plan approved by the Region in 2017. Negotiations over the year have led to
resolution of numerous appeals to Clarington's Official Plan. There now remain only 2
appeals of the original 22 received.
2.4. In response to changes to the Planning Act introduced by Bill 108, Clarington's Planning
Services Department has been collaborating with the Finance Department to establish a
new Development Charges By-law and the creation of a new Community Benefits
Charge. Among other things, the community benefits charge will replace the cash -in -
lieu provisions for Parkland Dedication.
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2.5. In November of 2018, Planning Services Staff released the first draft of the regulations
and mapping for the rural areas for the comprehensive Zoning By-law Review known as
ZONE Clarington. This initial draft Zoning By-law was released for public input including
four information centres in January and February of 2019 as well as presentations to a
number of interest groups. By the end of 2019, there were over 800 people on the
Interested Parties list and there were hundreds who called, emailed, or came to the
front counter with enquires about the project but did not wish to be added to the IP list.
2.6. In December of 2019, Planning Services Staff released draft Official Plan policies and
zoning resulting from the Neighbourhood Character Study for central parts of
Bowmanville. Together with the consultant, Planning Services Staff hosted three
walking tours and two open houses. The draft Zoning By-law and Official Plan
amendments are proposed to be forwarded to Council for approval in early 2020.
2.7. The Planning Services Department oversees the four Community Improvement Grants
that encourage rehabilitation and revitalization of public areas. Grants totalling
approximately $78,800 were conditionally approved in 2019, of which approximately
$22,500 were issued. Another program, the Heritage Incentive Grant, assists heritage -
designated property owners with the costs of repairs and restorations. Interest in the
program remained strong in 2019 with $28,650 of grant funding issued since the
implementation of the program in 2013. In 2019 an additional three properties were
designated as heritage and another ten heritage properties listed as non -designated.
2.8. The implementation of the Process Enhancement Project (PEP) continued in 2019. The
review and approval of decks and accessory structures has been moved to the Building
Division, who issue building permits, with the intent of streamlining the process and
providing better customer service. Planning Services Staff carefully screen minor
variance applications and have streamlined Recommendation Reports. Staff have also
improved direction for a Committee of Adjustment notice. The process for minor Site
Plan Applications on the Oak Ridges Moraine has been significantly streamlined to save
residents time and money. Planning Services Staff have created a covering letter with a
check list for Final Subdivision Approval. Applicants receive a draft term of reference for
any required studies at the pre -consultation stage and information sheets are available.
2.9. Other significant projects in 2019 include obtaining a Ministerial Zoning Order to
establish a new 224-bed long-term care facility in Bowmanville, continuing the
implementation of the Orono Economic Development Strategy, renaming of King
Streets in Bowmanville and Haydon, and continuing the partnership with Conservation
Authorities for the Trees for Rural Roads Program.
2.10. For the past 4-5 years Clarington has had 3 of the top 10 infrastructure projects in
Ontario underway: Phase 2 of the 407 (complete); the refurbishment of Ontario Power
Generation (on target for 2022); and the ongoing construction of the Port Granby Waste
Management Facility (target for topping off in 2020).
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2.11. Ontario Power Generation has also announced its Headquarters will be moving to
Clarington. This will continue to create demand for new housing and provide other
economic benefits. Planning Services Staff have draft approved subdivisions ready to
accommodate growth. Numerous Secondary Plans are nearing completion they will
facilitate the development of a diversity of housing forms and community amenities.
3. Plans of Subdivision
3.1. The Director of Planning Services is the delegated authority to approve plans of
subdivision. However, staff prepare reports to Committee and Council on applications
for proposed draft plans of subdivision both at the public meeting stage and when
approval is recommended.
3.2. Most subdivision applications take a number of months if not years to reach draft
approval. There are usually revisions to both the proposed plan and supporting
documents before a proposed plan is recommended for draft approval. The charts in
this report do not include the applications that have been previously submitted in prior
years and are awaiting revisions or working toward approvals.
3.3. In 2019, four new subdivision applications were received proposing 470 units.
New Subdivision Applications Received By Unit Type
Single -detached
Semi-detached
Townhouse
Apartment
Urban Area
2019
2018
2017
2019
2018
2017
2019
2018
2017
2019
2018
2017
Courtice
20
172
29
0
0
0
115
142
111
0
0
0
Bowmanville
0
21
5
0
12
0
335
125
32
0
88
0
Newcastle
0
0
309
0
0
0
0
0
276
0
0
196
Orono, Hamlets
/ Rural Area
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Total
20
193
343
0
12
0
450
267
419
0
88
196
3.4. Courtice and Bowmanville continue to be the primary residential growth areas within the
Municipality of Clarington. This coincides with the provisions of the Official Plan. It is
expected that as the eleven Secondary Plans currently underway are completed,
Bowmanville and Courtice will continue to see new applications for plans of subdivision
in future years. Data concerning draft approved and extensions to draft approved
subdivisions indicate Newcastle will also experience significant growth in the coming
years. However, current servicing restrictions continue to limit growth north of the
railway.
3.5. Just as in 2018, townhouse units continue to be the dominant form of housing being
applied for in subdivision applications in 2019. This is consistent with Provincial Policy
which encourages intensification as part of creating complete communities. It is
expected townhouse units will continue to represent a larger percentage of units applied
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for in the coming years, although many of these will be on existing blocks and not
necessarily within plans of subdivision. This trend is influenced by a number of factors
including Provincial Policy, the cost of housing, a shift in demographics leading to an
increase in demand for smaller, and a more affordable form of housing.
Draft Approved and Extensions to Draft Approved By Unit T pe
Single -detached
Semi-detached
Townhouse
Apartment
Urban Area
2019
2018
2017
2019
2018
2017
2019
2018
2017
2019
2018
2017
Courtice
0
0
17
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Bowmanville
47
314
174
32
0
0
62
335
284
182
0
123
Newcastle
326
0
0
0
0
0
83
12
0
105
223
0
Orono, Hamlets
/Rural Areas
19
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Total
392
365
191
32
0
0
145
347
284
287
223
123
3.6. The Planning Act allows a Municipality to impose a date by which Final Approval of a
Plan of Subdivision must be achieved. In accordance with the Planning Act, Clarington
typically provides for a three year period to meet all conditions. Some have longer
timeframes depending on the overall number of units and/or servicing constraints. When
Final Approval is not achieved within the time frame provided, the owner can make an
application for extension to the Draft Approval. This provides the Municipality and
agencies the opportunity to review the proposal and conditions to ensure the proposal
still meets current policy.
3.7. Four plans of subdivision were granted draft approval and two Draft Approved plans of
subdivision were granted extensions to Draft Approval (meaning the applicant was
granted more time to fulfil conditions of approval). In 2019, the number of Draft
Approved plans remained consistent with 2018. Draft approval and extension to draft
approval increased for single -detached dwellings and townhouses, largely due to
activity in Newcastle. In 2019, an additional 514 units were draft approved and 342 units
were granted extensions to draft approval. Once registered, this will provide an
additional 837 new dwelling units. The draft approved plans provide diverse types of
development, including single -detached lots of varying frontages, townhouses, and
apartment units.
3.8. In 2019 there were four plans of subdivision registered in the Municipality, totaling 259
new residential units. The registered subdivisions were all for single -detached dwellings.
It is expected that the number of units registered will remain strong in the coming years
as the number of new and draft approved subdivision units remains high and appears
able to address market demand in Clarington.
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Final Subdivision Approval
By Unit Type
Single -detached
Semi-detached
Townhouse
Apartment
Urban Area
2019
2018
2017
2019
2018
2017
2019
2018
2017
2019
2018
2017
Courtice
0
0
9
0
0
0
0
0
68
0
0
0
Bowmanville
240
370
531
0
102
4
0
42
324
0
42
123
Newcastle
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Orono,
Hamlets /
Rural Area
19
28
24
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Total
259
398
564
0
102
4
0
42
392
0
42
123
4. Part Lot Control
4.1. Exemption from Part Lot Control applications allow lots and/or blocks within a registered
Plan of Subdivision where a previous planning application clearly indicated, through a
public process, that the lots or blocks would be further divided. Typically, exemption
from Part Lot Control is used where semi-detached or townhouses are to be split-up
and individually sold. It is also used to create lots, known as parcels of tied land
(POTL's) in common element condominiums. The individual lot is created after
construction has commenced to ensure that the lot line is based on the location of
footings and/or common walls. Applications are processed by Staff, with approval
delegated to the Director of Planning Services. Nonetheless, an implementing By-law
must be adopted by Council.
4.2. In 2019, a total of seven Part Lot Control applications were received, six of which were
approved. An additional three applications from 2018 were also approved in 2019.
These nine approvals created 255 townhouse lots and 40 semi-detached lots to provide
295 new dwelling units. Of these units, 261 were created in Bowmanville, with the
remaining 34 in Courtice.
5. Plans of Condominium
5.1. A condominium is the form of housing tenure. Condominiums are most commonly used
for townhouses and apartment buildings. Three applications for plans of condominium
were received in 2019. If approved, these will result in 20 commercial units, 105
townhouses, and 101 apartment units. Two applications are for projects in Newcastle,
and one in Bowmanville.
5.2. In 2019, four condominium applications received Draft Approval and three received
Final Approval. One of the three receiving Final Approval was one of the four Draft
Approved in 2019. This provides for 157 townhouses and 252 apartments. Of the total
of 399 dwelling units, 223 are in Bowmanville, with the remaining 176 in Newcastle.
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Condominium Application
Activity
Urban Area
Applications
Received
Draft Approval Issued
Final Plan Approval
2019
2018
2017
2019
2018
2017
2019
2018
2017
Courtice
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Bowmanville
1
7
1
1
2
0
2
1
0
Newcastle
2
2
0
3
0
0
1
0
0
Orono, Hamlets /
Rural Areas
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Total
3
10
1
4
2
0
3
1
0
5.3. While condominium applications decreased in 2019, draft and final approvals increased.
It is expected that the Municipality will continue to receive applications as developers
continue to propose higher density residential development which often take the form of
condominium tenure.
6. Official Plan Amendments
6.1. Planning Services Staff review and process applications to amend the Clarington
Official Plan.
Clarington Official Plan Amendment Activit
2019
2018
2017
Applications Received
2
4
12
Applications Approved
1
4
5
6.2. In 2019, two applications were received, one of which has been approved. The
approved application was to facilitate the severance of a surplus farm dwelling. The
other is a Municipal -led application as part of implementing the findings of the
Neighbourhood Character Study to add policies that address the transition between
established neighbourhoods and the Liberty Street Corridor, and to address entrances
to secondary residential units.
7. Zoning By-law Amendments
7.1. The majority of applications for rezoning accompanied proposed plans of subdivision or
consent applications. Zoning By-law Amendment applications also include By-laws for
the removal of a Holding provision, which is often used as a technique to ensure that
municipal requirements are implemented through development agreements.
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Zoning By -Law Amendment Activity
Type of Zoning By
-Law Amendment
Applications Received
Applications Approved
Year
Year
2019
2018
2017
2019
2018
2017
Removal of Holding
2
7
4
5
14
18
Rezoning
8
15
34
5
30
23
Total
10
22
38
10
43
41
7.2. There were fewer Zoning By-law Amendment applications in 2019 than in the previous
two years. Similarly, there were fewer approvals than in previous years. While nearly all
of the rezonings and removal of holdings concerned residential applications, one
rezoning was approved to allow for the future headquarters of East Penn, a large
battery distribution facility in the Clarington Energy Park.
8. Site Plans
8.1. The Clarington Site Plan Control By-law requires site plan approval for the majority of
commercial, industrial, institutional, and multi -residential developments, as well as most
development applications on the Oak Ridges Moraine. Site plan approval authority is
delegated jointly to the Director of Planning Services and the Director of Engineering
Services.
8.2. There were 19 non-residential site plans approved in 2019, which totalled 60,134
square metres of commercial and industrial floor space. In 2019, the Planning Services
Department received 23 non-residential site plans applications, which represents
73,683 square metres of floor space.
8.3. Two of the six industrial applications received, and two of the five industrial applications
approved were for cannabis production facilities, representing 66,000 square metres.
This means that 36% of industrial site plan activity in 2019 concerned cannabis
production.
8.4. As for residential site plan applications, the 14 received represented 694 units, while the
five approved represented 153 new dwelling units.
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Site Plan Application By Type
Land Use Type
Applications Received
Applications Approved
Year
Year
2019
2018
2017
2019
2018
2017
Major Residential+
9
6
9
3
7
3
Minor Residential++
5
10
7
7
9
11
Commercial
11
8
12
6
6
7
Mixed Use
1
1
0
2
0
0
Industrial
6
12
9
5
6
4
Government/Institutional
1
3
3
1
2
0
Telecommunication Towers
1
2
7
2
1
3
Agricultural
3
1
2
3
0
1
Total
37
43
49
29
31
29
+ Major Residential uses are Residential units consisting of more than three units
++ Minor Residential uses are Residential units consisting of three or less units
8.5. In addition to this non-residential floor space and residential units, two mixed -use site
plan applications were approved in 2019. Both are in Courtice and will provide for an
additional 216 residential units and 32,760 square metres of commercial floor space.
8.6. There was an increase in the number of site plan applications received for Major
Residential and Commercial. The total number of approved site plan applications has
remained constant over the last three years.
9. Pre -Consultation Meetings
9.1. The Municipality adopted By-law 2007-192, which requires a pre -application
consultation meeting prior to the submission of most development applications. These
"pre -consultation" meetings assist in ensuring the applicant is aware of all required
steps, supporting documents, and application fees to help ensure applications are
complete when submitted. This is intended to speed up the application process and
ensure the applicant is fully aware of the process and its requirements. The details of
pre -consultation meetings are confidential, the number of pre -consultation applications
provides a general indication of future proposals.
9.2. In 2019, the number of pre -consultation meetings was similar to those held in 2018, but
the meetings for major residential projects has declined over the last two years. The
majority of the pre -consultations were for proposals in Courtice and Bowmanville, with
an increase in proposals in Newcastle. For pre -consultations for minor residential
applications, staff generally provide a detailed list of requirements for a complete
application and the process requirements to further streamline the overall process.
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Pre -Consultation Meetings B Type
Land Use
Year
2019
2018
2017
Major Residential+
7
12
23
Minor Residential++
9
0
4
Commercial
7
10
9
Mixed Use (Commercial and Residential)
1
2
3
Industrial
8
15
11
Government/Institutional
4
4
5
Agricultural
0
0
3
Recreational
0
1
0
Telecommunication Towers
7
0
2
Undisclosed
0
2
2
Total
43
46
62
+ Major Residential uses are Residential units consisting of more than three units
++ Minor Residential uses are Residential units consisting of three or less units
9.3. Pre -consultations for mixed -use development have decreased slightly, but it is expected
that mixed -use proposals will increase in the coming years. The number of major
residential pre -consultation meetings will very likely increase when Secondary Plans for
greenfield areas in Bowmanville, Courtice, and Newcastle are complete.
10. Minor Variances
10.1. The Committee of Adjustment is appointed by Council to make decisions on minor
variances to the Municipality's two Zoning By-laws.
10.2. The number of applications to the Committee of Adjustment was less than in previous
years. Unlike previous years, there were no variance applications from builders to
address issues with models that did not comply with zoning setback requirements or
height provisions. Only one variance application came from a builder, which was to
reduce the minimum unit size of four condo apartments. Seven applications were
related to a land division application.
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Minor Variance Applications
Application Decision
2019
2018
2017
Total number of Applications Approved
41
70
81
Total number of Applications Denied
1
1
0
Total number of Applications Withdrawn
1
2
1
Total number of Applications Tabled/On Hold
4
2
0
Total number of Applications Received
43
75
82
Total number of Applications Appealed
0
0
0
10.3. The vast majority of minor variance applications were from individual residents looking
for relief from a zoning regulation to construct structures like decks, sheds, or garages.
There were also two applications from residents seeking relief from the Interim Control
By-law that was put in place in parts of Bowmanville while the Neighbourhood Character
Study was underway.
10.4. Staff carefully review minor variance proposals before accepting applications and
payment. All four of the applications that were tabled (deferred) were from residents and
approved at a later meeting. As for the single application that was denied, the applicant
was a deck builder who chose to proceed even though he was advised before applying
that staff would recommend denying the application. The decision to deny was not
appealed.
11. Land Divisions
11.1. The Planning Services Staff provide coordinated comments for all Clarington
departments to the Durham Region Land Division Committee on consent applications.
Comments to Land Division Committee By Type
Land Use Type
Proposed New Lots
Boundary Adjustments
Easements
Year
Year
Year
2019
2018
2017
2019
2018
2017
2019
2018
2017
Urban Residential
6
12
42
2
0
3
1
0
2
Rural Residential
3
5
0
0
3
0
0
2
0
Commercial
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
4
Mixed Use
1
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
Agricultural
0
0
0
3
1
0
0
0
0
Institutional
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Industrial
2
1
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
Total
12
19
43
6
4
4
1
2
6
11.2. In 2019, there was a continued decrease in land division applications. Of the total
nineteen applications, eighteen were approved and one was tabled (deferred) and will
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be heard in 2020. Of these applications, six were to create new urban residential lots,
three to create rural residential lots, and one mixed use lot.
12. Apartment -in -House
12.1. The Planning Services Department coordinates apartment -in-house applications to help
ensure they are located in the appropriate residential zones and there is sufficient
parking. Registering in-house apartments also ensures the second dwelling unit is in the
Emergency and Fire Services database and conforms to the Ontario Building Code.
Apartment -In -House Activity By Geographic Area
Urban Area
Apartment -In -House
Applications Received
Apartment In -House
Registered
2019
2018
2017
2019
2018
2017
Courtice
4
7
11
4
5
7
Bowmanville
34
28
33
21
17
17
Newcastle
1
1
2
1
0
1
Orono, Hamlets and Rural Areas
1
0
0
0
0
0
Total
40
36
46
27
22
25
12.2. Compared to 2018, there was a slight increase in the number of apartment -in-house
applications received and registered in 2019. With the increasing cost of home
ownership along with the rise in temporary employment and income inequality, the need
for affordable rental units will increase in the future years. The apartment -in-house data
does not account for individually owned apartments ("condos"), townhouses, semi-
detached, or single -detached dwellings that are rented in their entirety.
13. Sign Permits
13.1. Sign permits, which are required for most signs within the Municipality, are divided into
two categories: permanent and temporary. The table below shows sign permit activity
for 2019 based on geographic area. A total of 247 sign permits were issued.
13.2. The numbers below show permanent sign activity increased significantly in 2019,
however, a single application in Courtice for 24 permanent signs and another single
application for 12 permanent signs in Bowmanville skews the overall totals. Temporary
sign permit activity remained relatively stable.
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Sign Permit Activity By Geographic Area
Urban Area
Number of Permit Applications Received and Issued
Permanent
Temporary
2019
2018
2017
2019
2018
2017
Courtice
34
4
8
39
40
41
Bowmanville
76
44
66
64
63
65
Newcastle
15
14
18
10
9
18
Orono, Hamlets and Rural Areas
8
9
9
1
3
7
Total
133
71
101
114
115
131
14. Concurrence
Not Applicable.
15. Conclusion
15.1. Planning application activity in 2019 has declined when compared with the previous two
years. This decline was predicted and expected given approval of the Official Plan, the
number of Secondary Plan underway plus current market conditions. Previous years
(2015-17) saw a surge of residential applications and approvals, many of which are still
under construction. As those projects wrap up and secondary plans are completed,
applications for new subdivisions, site plans for townhouses and apartments, and other
intensification projects will continue to provide for Clarington's growing population.
15.2. Data from recent years show that subdivision applications are no longer the sole
indicator of residential growth. Developers are increasingly turning to townhouse blocks
and apartment condominiums to provide higher -density residential neighbourhoods.
While these forms of development may be part of a larger plan of subdivision, site plan
applications and relief from Part Lot Control are increasingly important indicators of
residential growth.
15.3. It should also be emphasized that subdivision applications as well as major residential
site plan applications normally take at least a year for the applicant to fulfil all conditions
of approval. Looking at townhouses in plans of subdivision in 2018 and 2019,
applications include 717 units, while over the same time frame 492 were either draft
approved or given extensions to draft approval, though only 145 reached final approval
in 2019. This suggests there will be a significant number of townhouses approved in
2020 and into 2021.
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15.4. Cannabis production facilities accounted for 36% of industrial site plan activity. This
growing industry will remain an important employer in Clarington. During 2019, the
Planning Services Department fielded an increase in enquiries about cannabis
production on agricultural lands. The growing and harvesting of cannabis is interpreted
as an agricultural crop and is permitted provided a federal license has been
approved. Processing beyond drying, trimming and bulk packaging have been
interpreted as not accessory or ancillary to a typical farm operation.
15.5. Detailed charts for each application type, identifying applications received and approved
can be obtained by contacting the Planning Services Department.
Staff Contact: Mark Jull, Planner I, 905-623-3379 extension 2426 or mjull clarington.net.
The following interested parties will be notified of Council's decision:
Region of Durham Planning and Economic Development