Notice of Public Meeting Regarding the Proposed Housekeeping Amendment to Zoning By-law 2000-57
Take Notice that the Council for The Corporation of the Township of Tay will be holding a Public Meeting on Wednesday July 22nd at 6:30 PM to consider amendments to the Township’s Zoning By-law 2000-57, as amended pursuant to Section 34 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.P.13 as amended. The Council Meeting will be held in-person in the Council Chambers of the Township Municipal Office located at 450 Park Street in Victoria Harbour and will be broadcasted to the Township’s YouTube Channel at www.youtube.com/@TayTownshipON.
The Purpose and Effect of the proposed amendments to Zoning By-law 2000-57 is to make some housekeeping or technical changes including clarification to general provisions.
There is no key map attached to this notice given that the provisions of this by-law apply to the entire Township.
The proposed Housekeeping Amendment is intended to address some formatting, interpretation and technical issues that have been identified through the day-to-day use of the By-law. The following identifies the changes that will occur to the Zoning By-law and identifies the new standards/provisions proposed.
The purpose of the proposed housekeeping amendment seeks to simplify wording and clarify the intent of ambiguous provisions and proposes:
Definitions: Section 3.0
- Add and amend definitions within the By-law by ensuring consistent use of terms.
Section 4 – General Provisions
Subsection 4.1 Accessory Buildings, Uses and Structures
4.1.5. Maximum Lot Coverage - Provide clarity that the zone provides a maximum coverage for a dwelling and an additional 10% is for accessory structures.
Subsection 4.1.9 (a) Detached Accessory Building and Structures less than 15m2.
- Be amended to allow for one (1) detached accessory building and structure less than 15m2 shall be permitted in the front yard, but not in the required front yard setback of the main building, in all residential zones;
Add Section 4.35 Floating Accommodations
- Provide provisions that floating accommodations are not permitted in or appurtenant to a zone.
Information Available: Pursuant to Section 34 (10.7) of the Planning Act, the Application file is part of the public record and is available to the public for inspection.
An electronic copy of the Draft By-law is available for review below in the attachments section. Any person wishing further information should contact the Planning and Development Department at 705-534-7248.
Take Notice that any person may make a submission in support of or in opposition to the proposed Amendment to the Zoning By-law. Written submissions regarding the proposal can be sent to the Planning and Development Division at planning@tay.ca, or by mail at Township of Tay 450 Park Street, PO Box 100 Victoria Harbour, ON L0K 2A0, facsimile 705-534-4493. Submissions received will form part of the public record, including the name and address of those making submissions. All written correspondence received up until the Agenda has been published, the Friday preceding the meeting date, but before 2:30 p.m. the day before the meeting will be added to the Agenda prior to the meeting. The names and addresses of those making submissions between 2:30 p.m. the day before the meeting and 4:00 p.m. the day of the meeting will be provided to Council and read into the public record. Submissions after this time will be summarized in the recommendation report to Council.
If you wish to be notified of Council’s decision regarding the proposed Amendment to the Zoning By-law, you must submit a written request to the Planning Department, Township of Tay, 450 Park Street, PO Box 100, Victoria Harbour, ON., L0K 2A0 or by email at planning@tay.ca.
If a person or public body does not make oral submissions at the public meeting or make written submissions to the Township of Tay before the proposed Amendment to the Zoning By-law is passed, the person or public body is not entitled to appeal the decision of the Council of the Township of Tay to the Ontario Land Tribunal and 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.
Any questions regarding this notice should be sent to the Manager of Planning and Development Services, (705) 534-7248, ext. 225 or email at tweatherell@tay.ca.
Dated at the Township of Tay on the 29th day of June 2026.
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Todd Weatherell, RPP, CPT
Manager of Planning & Development Services
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