Township of Joly Official Plan - Office Consolidation March 14, 2025
Joly, Ontario
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OFFICIAL PLAN
TOWNSHIP OF JOLY
Office consolidation march 14, 2025
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New official plan Approved June 2015
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Amendment No. 1 approved march 20, 2018
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Housekeeping revisions march 14, 2025
ROBERT J. MILLER
Land Use Planning Services
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Contents
Section 1 - Introduction ...................................................................................................................................... 4
1.1 Overview .................................................................................................................................................... 4
1.2 Intent of the Plan ....................................................................................................................................... 4
1.3 Time Frame ................................................................................................................................................ 4
1.4 The Provincial Role .................................................................................................................................. 4
1.5 The Municipal Role .................................................................................................................................... 5
1.6 Amendments to the Plan ........................................................................................................................... 5
1.7 Agencies/Stakeholders .............................................................................................................................. 6
1.8 Interpretation of the Plan .......................................................................................................................... 6
1.9 Defined Area .............................................................................................................................................. 8
1.10 Basis of the Plan ................................................................................................................................... 9
1.11 Definitions ............................................................................................................................................. 10
1.12 Objectives of the Plan ............................................................................................................................ 11
Section 2 - Land Use Policies............................................................................................................................. 12
2.1 Land Use Designations .......................................................................................................................... 12
Section 3 - General Development Policies ........................................................................................................ 13
Permitted Uses - All Designations................................................................................................................. 13
3.1 Accessory Uses, Structures, Buildings ..................................................................................................... 13
3.2 Home Based Business .............................................................................................................................. 13
3.3 Group Homes ........................................................................................................................................... 14
Section 4 - Division of Land - General ............................................................................................................... 14
4.01 Evaluation of Consents .......................................................................................................................... 15
4.02 Conditions of Consent Approval ............................................................................................................ 16
4.1 Lot Additions - Easements/Right-of-Ways .............................................................................................. 16
4.2 Rural Areas - Division of Land ................................................................................................................. 17
4.3 Shoreline Residential Areas - Division of Land ....................................................................................... 17
Section 5 - Archaeological Resources ............................................................................................................... 18
Section 6 - Built and Cultural Resources ........................................................................................................... 19
Section 7 - Contaminated Site Decommissioning and Clean-up ...................................................................... 19
Section 8 - Natural Heritage ............................................................................................................................. 20
Section 9 - Natural Hazards .............................................................................................................................. 22
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Section 10 - Energy Conservation ..................................................................................................................... 24
Section 11 - Technical Studies, Complete Application ..................................................................................... 24
General Policies.............................................................................................................................................. 24
Section 12 - Development Setbacks ................................................................................................................. 26
Section 13- Rural Area ...................................................................................................................................... 26
13.1 Goal ........................................................................................................................................................ 26
13.2 Objectives .............................................................................................................................................. 27
13.3 General Policies within the Rural Designation ..................................................................................... 27
13.4 Agriculture ............................................................................................................................................ 27
13.5 Dog Kennels ........................................................................................................................................... 28
Section 14 - Residential Areas .......................................................................................................................... 29
14. 1 Shoreline Residential ............................................................................................................................ 29
14.2 (Intentionally deleted) ........................................................................................................................... 30
14.3 (Intentionally deleted) ........................................................................................................................... 30
14.4 Garden Suites ........................................................................................................................................ 30
Section 15 - Transportation ............................................................................................................................... 31
15.1 Permanent Roads ................................................................................................................................ 31
15.2 Seasonal Roads .................................................................................................................................... 31
15.3 Recreational Trails ................................................................................................................................. 32
15.4 Aerodrome Special Policy Area ............................................................................................................. 32
15.4.1 Aerodrome Special Policy Area - Airport Viability and Expansion ..................................................... 32
15.4.2 Aerodrome Special Policy Area - Unencumbered Easements ........................................................... 32
Section 16 - Aggregate and Resources ....................................................................................................... 33
16.1 Mineral Aggregate ............................................................................................................................. 33
16.2 Forestry - Logging ................................................................................................................................. 35
Section 17 - Services and Utilities ..................................................................................................................... 36
1.
Waste Disposal ..................................................................................................................................... 36
2.
Hydro .................................................................................................................................................... 36
3.
Telecommunication Towers ................................................................................................................. 37
Section 18 - Implementation and Interpretation ......................................................................................... 37
18.1 Introduction ......................................................................................................................................... 37
18.1.1 Official Plan Review and Amendments ........................................................................................... 37
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18.2 Zoning By-law ........................................................................................................................................ 38
18.2.1 Holding Provisions ............................................................................................................................ 38
18.3 Interim Control By-laws ......................................................................................................................... 39
18.4 Temporary Uses ................................................................................................................................... 40
18.5 Minor Variances .................................................................................................................................... 40
18.6 Legal Non-Conforming ........................................................................................................................... 41
18.7 Maintenance and Occupancy By-laws ................................................................................................... 41
18.8 Interpretation of the Plan ...................................................................................................................... 42
18.9 Additional Information .......................................................................................................................... 42
18.10 Peer Review ......................................................................................................................................... 43
18.11
Site Plan Control .......................................................................................................................... 43
18.11.1 Site Plan Control Area ...................................................................................................................... 43
18.11.2 Development or Redevelopment ................................................................................................... 43
18.11.3 Site Plan Requirements ................................................................................................................... 43
18.11.4 Evaluation of Site Plan Applications ................................................................................................ 43
18.11.5 Site Plan Agreement ........................................................................................................................ 44
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Section 1 - Introduction
1.1 Overview
The Township of Joly is located in Northern Ontario, within the District of Parry Sound,
south of North Bay and within immediate proximity to Provincial Highway 11 corridor.
The Township has an area of approximately 195 square kilometres and a permanent
residential population (2021) of approximately 293 persons.
The Township has a rural landscape comprised of several small inland lakes, streams
and associated watercourses in addition with abundant forested areas and aggregate
extraction operations.
1.2 Intent of the Plan
The intent of the Official Plan is to be consistent with all applicable Provincial policies
and guidelines and is to establish a policy framework for long range land use planning
for the municipality. The Plan in conjunction with a Comprehensive Zoning By-law will
provide the basis for fostering balanced future growth and development throughout
the Township. Development of resources, such as forestry and aggregate extraction
should take place in a manner that avoids environmental and land use incompatibility.
The policies of the Official Plan and Zoning By-law provisions are not binding on Crown
land activities; use of Crown land will be determined by the Province with regard for
the established planning policies of the municipality.
1.3 Time Frame
The time of the Plan is to be from 2014 to 2034, with mandatory reviews to be
undertaken every ten years during the aforesaid timeframe of the Plan (pursuant to
Section 26 of the Planning Act). Such reviews may or may not result in amendments
to the Plan. The foregoing will not restrict the Township for processing an
Amendment to the Plan in response to a planning and/or land use approval application.
1.4 The Provincial Role
The Ministry of Municipal Affairs is the provincial authority in terms of approving the
Plan and any subsequent amendments to the Plan.
Such legislation, policies, regulations and programs include, but are not limited to:
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The Provincial Planning Statement; (2024)
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The Growth Plan (Northern Ontario); and
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The Planning Act.
1.5 The Municipal Role
The Township will be responsible for the implementation of the Official Plan.
Decisions must conform with policy directives of the Plan relating to land use
approval applications, building permits, municipal infrastructure, projects and
municipal initiatives serving to advance the betterment of the community.
The Central Almaguin Planning Board, with direct input provided by the Township, will
have authority for decisions relating to land division, consent and subdivision
applications. The municipality will be responsible for processing Zoning By-laws and
By-law amendments, Site Plan Control (where applicable) and Minor Variances.
The Township will also be responsible for processing Official Plan Amendments.
Amendments to the Plan will be subject to Ministry of Municipal Affairs approval.
This Plan is consistent with the Provincial Planning Statement 2024, and as such, all
planning and land use approval applications will be reviewed to ensure their
completeness and consistency with the Provincial Planning Statement 2024.
Additionally, the Plan will be reviewed, and if required, updated every 5 years to
ensure consistency with the Provincial Planning Statement 2024 and regard for other
applicable Provincial Planning Policy documents.
1.6 Amendments to the Plan
1. Applications for amendments to this Plan by the public, a public body or
amendments initiated by the Township Council will be pursuant to the
requirements of the Planning Act. Applications submitted by the public or a
public body must be deemed complete, and where required by the Plan shall
include technical studies, reports or other information to enable conformity with
the policies of the Plan.
2. In the course of preparing or reviewing an amendment, the Township will pre-
consult with the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and will convene at least one public
meeting and an open house as pursuant to Sections 17 and 26 of the Planning
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Act. Notice of such meetings shall be given to the persons and public bodies as
required by the Planning Act. Council will provide or make available adequate
information prior to the public meeting, such as a copy of the proposed
amendment, a planning report or technical study(s)/report(s).
3. Council may decline to have a public meeting if they refuse to adopt an
amendment requested by a person or public body if the application is deemed to
be incomplete.
4. Council shall establish procedures for the advertising and for the location of
public meetings relating to amendments to the Plan, including:
a) Public meeting to be held by Council;
b) Public meetings for site specific or general amendment will be
advertised pursuant to the Planning Act; and
c) Information related to any amendment to the Plan will be made available
in advance of a public meeting.
Where there are changes to the proposed Official Plan amendment, as a result of a
public meeting or as a result of input from the circulation of the draft amendment,
Council may hold another public meeting to obtain further public or stakeholder input.
1.7 Agencies/Stakeholders
The name of all concerned government agencies/stakeholders shall be that as of the
date of adoption of this Plan. The Plan will not require amendment in the event said
agencies/stakeholders undergo a name/title change.
1.8 Interpretation of the Plan
1. Boundaries
It is intended that the boundaries of the land use designations shown on Land Use
Plan Schedules of the Plan are to be considered as approximate. Boundaries
are to be considered absolute when bound by roads, railways, rivers or streams
or other such distinctive geological barriers. An Official Plan Amendment may not
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be required for such minor changes to the Plan, which may include:
a) Updated section references to applicable legislation;
b) Consolidated amendments which have previously been approved;
c) Corrected typographic, grammatical or mapping errors which do not
affect the intent or application of the policies or provisions of this Plan;
or
d) Translated measurements from one unit to another, provided that there
are no changes to distances.
2. Figures and Quantities
It is intended that all figures and numerical quantities, where they may appear
in this Plan, shall be considered as approximate unless otherwise stated.
3. Legal Non-Conforming
It is intended that buildings, structures, uses, etc. that are normally incidental,
accessory or essential to a permitted use prior to the passage of the Official
Plan will also be permitted as a Legal Non-Conforming use even though they
may not be specifically stated or identified in the land use policies of the Plan.
4. Accessory Uses, Buildings and Structures
Where the policies of this Plan specifically affect or control the development of
accessory uses, buildings or structures, development shall only occur within
the parameters of such policies.
5. Permitted Uses
Where permitted uses are provided for in the policies of this Plan, it is intended
to generally indicate the range of uses considered appropriate. However, any
proposed use(s) not listed shall only be permitted when determined by Council
to be in conformity with the general intent and polices of the Plan.
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6. Legislation
Where an Act or portion of an Act is referred to in this Plan, such references
will be interpreted to include any subsequent and/or successive legislation that
may supersede the Act so named.
7. Municipality
Where the term "Township" is used in this Plan, it is intended to mean
Corporation of the Township of Joly.
8. Provincial Planning Statement 2024
The "Definitions" set out in the Provincial Planning Statement 2024 shall apply
to those same words and terms used in this Plan. It is the intent of this Plan
that planning applications shall be consistent with the Provincial Planning
Statement
2024
in
effect
at
the
time
the
decision
is
made.
9. Growth Plan for Northern Ontario (Growth Plan)
The "Definitions" set out in the Growth Plan shall apply to those same words
and terms used in this Plan. It is the intent of this Plan that planning
applications shall conform to or not conflict with the Growth Plan.
10. Reference to Original Documents
Where reference is made in this Plan to an original document which provides
more accurate information in the interpretation of this Plan, reference shall be
made to the original document where necessary in implementing the policies
of this Plan. This may include provincial mapping sources (Ministry of Northern
Development and Mines) as well as Minimum Distance Separation Formulae
(MDS I & II).
1.9 Defined Area
This plan applies to all land included within the boundaries of the Township as
shown on Schedules 'A' - Land Use, 'B' - Transportation and 'C' - Environmental
and Natural Features, and 'D' Aggregate Resources.
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1.10 Basis of the Plan
1. The general land use pattern in the municipality is rural in nature, including many
wooded/forested areas. Certain parts of these areas are managed and/or
actively cultivated/forested. Limited residential, seasonal residential, and
lakeshore/waterfront residential is distributed throughout the Township generally
along Township roads (permanent and/or seasonal). Additionally, there are
several
aggregate-extraction
uses
located
within
the
community.
2. There are no village or equivalent settlement areas within the boundaries of the
Township.
3. The Villages of Sundridge and South River provide commercial/retail and related
services/uses for Township residents.
4. New development in the municipality shall be serviced by private water supply
and sewage disposal systems or any equivalent system(s) satisfactory to the
Health Unit, the North Bay-Mattawa Conservation Authority and other applicable
authoritative agencies and where it has been demonstrated that site conditions
are suitable for the long-term provision of such services with no negative
impacts.
5. The foregoing policy would not prohibit the Township from establishing municipal
systems provided such facilities are in keeping with the policies of this Plan.
6. Population change over the Census period of 2016 to 2021 in the Township was
negative. The 2016 population (permanent residents) was approximately 304.
That dropped to 293 in 2021.
7. The Plan is comprised of various sections, including:
- Rural
- Shoreline Residential
- Aerodrome Special Policy Area
- Aggregate Sites Authorized Active
- Wetlands, water courses, natural heritage
The Plan also identifies Crown Lands for information only.
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1.11 Definitions
1.11.1 Provincial
a) Provincial Planning Statement 2024 (PPS)
The Plan shall be consistent with the policy directives and requirements of the
PPS. Moreover, the Plan shall be updated or amended, as required, to ensure
on-going consistency with the PPS.
b) Growth Plan for Northern Ontario (Growth Plan)
The Plan shall conform to or not conflict with the Growth Plan (March 2011).
c) Planning Act
The Plan, its administration, implementation and utilization shall conform to the
requirement and provisions of the Planning Act.
d) Ministry of Municipal Affairs (MMA)
The MMA is recognized as the Provincial Ministry responsible for the approval
of official plans and official plan amendments within the Township.
e) Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (MNRF)
The MNRF is responsible for the management of Crown land, pursuant to the
Public Lands Act. This includes management of Crown forests and the
administration of Managed Forests on private land. The MNRF is also
responsible for the issuance of aggregate extraction licenses on privately owned
lands, under the authority of the Aggregate Resources Act. MNRF also
administers various other pieces of legislation, including the Endangered
Species Act, and provides the municipality with information and general
technical advice on matters relating to the protection of endangered and
threatened species and their habitats, significant wildlife habitats, provincially
significant wetlands, fish habitats and natural hazards.
f) Ministry of Tourism, Culture, Gaming and Sport
The Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport oversees various
programs/services of which Archaeological Resources and Heritage are of
relevance in terms of the implementation and utilization of the Plan.
g) Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (MOECP)
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The MOECP oversees various programs relating to environmental matters.
h) The North Bay-Mattawa Conservation Authority is the approval body for septic
systems (under 10,000 litres per day).
1.11.2 Township
a) For the purposes of the Plan, the Township means the Corporation of the
Township of Joly.
b) For the purposes of the Plan, the Council means the Council of the Corporation
of the Township of Joly.
c) For the purposes of the Plan, the Planning Board means the Central Almaguin
Planning Board.
d) For the purposes of the Plan, the Health Unit shall mean the North Bay - Parry
Sound District Health Unit.
1.12 Objectives of the Plan
The Plan is based upon the following objectives:
1. To promote an economically sustainable and attractive land use pattern
throughout the municipality;
2. To ensure that new development in the municipality is conducted in
an environmentally sustainable manner;
3. To ensure the adequate provision of physical services, roads
and community facilities to satisfy the needs of the residents of
the municipality;
4. To encourage and facilitate community improvement opportunity;
5. To encourage the establishment of new industry and
commercial opportunities suitable for the municipality;
6. To provide policies and guidelines for the evaluation of development
proposals;
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7. To provide policy framework for the Zoning By-law;
8. To facilitate and encourage meaningful public participation in the
planning of the municipality;
9. To ensure sustainable and appropriate use of natural resources
and features of the municipality;
10. To ensure the preservation and protection of environmentally
sensitive and significant natural areas of the municipality;
11. To ensure land use compatibility, and protection, improvement or
restoration of water quality and quantity;
12. To encourage heritage conservation through the protection and
enhancement of the Township's cultural heritage resources; and
13. To ensure that new development and site alteration do not occur
where they would be subject to flood or erosion hazards.
Section 2 - Land Use Policies
The Plan is comprised of a series of general land use designations. The general
pattern of land use is offered on Schedules 'A' - Land Use and 'C' -Environmental and
Natural Features of the Plan.
Council shall ensure that the growth, development and planning of the municipality
will proceed in accordance with the policies and Schedules of the Plan.
Additionally, the policies and Schedules of the Plan serve to ensure the protection and
preservation of environmentally sensitive and significant natural features located in
the municipality. While most natural heritage features are small-scale and therefore
not comprehensively documented, known natural heritage features and areas are
generally illustrated on Schedule 'C' - Environmental and Natural Features.
2.1 Land Use Designations
The Plan is comprised of the following land use designations:
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- Rural
- Shoreline Residential
- Aerodrome Special Policy Area
- Aggregate Sites Authorized Active
- Wetlands, water courses, natural heritage
The Plan also identifies Crown Lands for information only.
Section 3 - General Development Policies
Permitted Uses - All Designations
The following land uses are permitted to be established in all land use designations of the
Plan except where there are natural heritage features or areas, resource extraction
activities, hazards or incompatible uses, as shown on the land use schedules, provided
such uses are deemed by Council to be in general conformity with the Plan and
necessary for the betterment and advancement of the municipality.
i.
Municipal facilities including, municipal buildings/facilities (such as administration,
public works);
ii.
Utility installations, excluding the office or agency carrying out responsibility for
such utility;
iii. Institutional uses, including places of worship, education facilities, and federal
and/or provincial government facilities (subject to the approval of a site specific
zoning by-law amendments); and
iv. Passive parks and open spaces may be permitted in any land use designation
except where there would be environmental or public health and safety
concerns.
3.1 Accessory Uses, Structures, Buildings
Where a use of land is permitted by the Plan (land use designation), the use(s),
structures and buildings normally incidental, accessory subordinate and essential to said
use shall be permitted. The foregoing use would be subject to applicable regulatory
provisions as set forth in the Zoning By-law.
3.2 Home Based Business
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Home based businesses shall be permitted in the rural and shoreline residential
designations, subject to the following general criteria:
i.
The use be subordinate and accessory to the residential use;
ii.
The business operation be compatible with adjacent land uses, particularly
residential uses (existing or planned);
iii.
That adequate private services be available to accommodate the use;
iv.
That adequate site access, site parking and loading facilities are provided;
v.
That the use conforms to any Provincial regulations, where applicable; and
vi.
That as-of-right home based business uses shall be specified in the
Township Zoning By-law.
3.3 Group Homes
Group Homes shall generally be permitted in all residential designations, as
referenced by the Plan, subject to the following:
i.
The use conforms to applicable Provincial regulations;
ii.
The use be located on a lot having frontage on a permanent year-round
public road;
iii.
That adequate site access, site parking and amenity areas be provided; and
iv.
That adequate water and wastewater services are provided to
accommodate the use.
Section 4 - Division of Land - General
It is anticipated that the majority of land division will occur by way of consent to sever
applications, however subdivisions or condominium could occur by application to the
Central Almaguin Planning Board.
Consent applications may be considered by the Township and the Planning Board
subject to the following policies:
i.
That both the retained and severed lot(s) will conform with policies and land use
designation(s) of the Plan;
ii.
That both the retained and severed lot(s) be consistent with the policy
requirements of the PPS;
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iii.
That both the retained and severed lot(s) have access onto a permanent year
round municipal road, or a seasonally-maintained municipal road if the intended
use does not require year-round access;
iv.
That both the retained and severed lots can be serviced with an appropriate
water supply and means of sewage disposal, including septage disposal and
the treatment capacity of disposal capacity for hauled sewage from private
individual on-site sewage services. Individual on-site sewage services and
individual on-site water services may be used provided that site conditions are
suitable for the long-term provision of such services with no negative impacts
as defined in the PPS; and
v.
For the purposes of this Plan, the North Bay-Mattawa Conservation Authority is
the septic approval authority for systems which handle less than 10,000 litres
per day. For uses that generate sewage effluent of more than 10,000 litres per
day, an Environmental Compliance Approval from the Ministry of the
Environment and Climate Change will be required.
4.01 Evaluation of Consents
Consents may be allowed for the severance of up to three (3) new lots at one time
which satisfy the following:
i.
Consistency with the Provincial Policy Statement (2014) and Policies of this
Official Plan;
ii.
Compliance with the provisions of the Joly Township Zoning By-law;
iii. A Plan of Subdivision is not required;
iv. Size and shape of the proposed lots;
v. Road accessibility of the proposed lots;
vi. Impact of the consent on the ability of adjacent lots to be developed;
vii. Impact of the consent on the natural environment;
viii. Adequacy of existing municipal services and utilities; and
ix. Adequate separation distances from existing pits and quarries.
When evaluating applications for consent, Council and Planning Board shall consider:
(a) Whether the proposed consent represents limited residential development or
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resource-based recreational activities;
(b) The cumulative cost of providing additional municipal services to the subject
lands;
(c) The justification of the need for the lot creation, including opportunities for it to
locate within a settlement area, and the number of existing vacant lots of
record of a similar type and location;
(d) The potential for the proposed lot creation to lead to urban sprawl; and
(e) The potential for the proposed lot creation to contribute to cumulative
environmental impacts.
Council, in collaboration with the Central Almaguin Planning Board, will monitor the
type, extent, and location of lot creation and the conversion from seasonal dwellings
to permanent dwellings in the Township until the time of the ten year review of the
Official Plan, at which point its policies on land use and land division will be re-
evaluated.
4.02 Conditions of Consent Approval
As conditions of consent approval, proponents may be asked to satisfy certain
requirements authorized by the Planning Act, including:
i.
The dedication of parkland or cash-in-lieu of such dedication;
ii.
The dedication of road widenings or reserves required by the Township and/or
Planning Board;
iii.
Fulfillment of financial requirements of the Township;
iv.
Municipal agreements required by the Township to accommodate the new lots;
v.
Submission of a registered reference plan; and
vi.
Confirmation of existing capacity for the treatment of sewage/septage hauled
from individual on-site sewage systems.
4.1 Lot Additions - Easements/Right-of-Ways
Consent applications to permit a lot addition or an easement/right-of-way may be
considered by the Township and the Planning Board and subject to the following policies:
i.
That both the retained and severed lot(s) and the easement/right-of-way will
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conform with policies and land use designation(s) of the Plan;
ii.
That both the retained and severed lot(s) and the easement/right-of
way be consistent with the policy requirements of the PPS; and
iii.
That both the retained and severed lot(s) and the easement/right-of-way have
access onto a permanent year-round municipal road, or a seasonally-
maintained municipal road if the intended use does not require year-round
access;
4.2 Rural Areas - Division of Land
The following policies shall specifically apply to applications for Divisions of Land
designated as Rural, as illustrated on Schedule A -Land Use of the Plan.
In addition to the policy requirements of Subsections 4.01 and 4.02 of this Plan,
applications may be allowed for the creation of up to three (3) new lots where the
minimum lot area of the retained or severed lots shall each be one (1) hectare for lands
designated Rural subject to the following policies:
i.
That both the retained and severed lot(s) will conform with policies and land
use designation(s) of the Plan and the Zoning By-law;
ii.
That both the retained and severed lot(s) be consistent with the policies of the
PPS; and
iii.
That both the retained and severed lot(s) have access onto a permanent year
round municipal road, or a seasonally-maintained municipal road if the intended
land use does not require year-round access;
4.3 Shoreline Residential Areas - Division of Land
In addition to the policy requirements of Subsections 4.01 and 4.02 of this Plan, the
following policies shall specifically apply to lands designated as "Shoreline Residential" as
illustrated on Schedule 'A' - Land Use of the Plan:
i.
That the minimum lot area of either the retained or severed lot(s) shall be
1 (one) hectare in size for lands designated as Shoreline Residential;
ii.
That land use pattern resulting from the Land Division does not create an
inappropriate fragmentation of land;
iii.
That the retained and severed lot(s) conform with applicable zoning By-law
regulations; and
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iv.
That a lot, as existing on the date of the effect of this Plan be eligible for severance
where the severed and retained lots both conform to the policies of the Plan.
Development shall be prohibited on a water-body that has reached or is near its
development capacity, in accordance with the Lakeshore Capacity Assessment
Handbook Lakeshore capacity assessment should be considered whenever development
is being considered within 300 metres of a lake or permanently flowing stream within its
watershed.
Specifically, the following applies to lakes that have been modeled or measured to be at-
capacity for phosphorous (i.e. phosphorous concentrations exceed 'background' or
'undeveloped' concentrations +50% or have measured dissolved oxygen concentrations
that are less than MNRF's criterion for lake trout lakes (i.e., less than 7 mg/L dissolved
oxygen, measured as mean volume-weighted hypolimnetic dissolved oxygen
concentration at end-of-summer). Where these circumstances exist, new lot creation
should only be permitted:
a) To separate existing habitable dwellings provided there would be no net increase in
phosphorous loading to the lake;
b) Where all new tile fields would be located such that they would drain into a drainage
basin which is not at capacity; or
c) Where all new tile fields would be set back at least 300 metres from the shoreline of
lakes, or such that drainage from the tile fields would flow at least 300 metres to the
lake; or
d) Where a site-specific soils investigation demonstrates that 15 metres downgradient of
the site consists of deep (more than three metres), native and undisturbed B Horizon
soils.
Section 5 - Archaeological Resources
1. There may be significant archaeological remains of prehistoric and historic
habitation within the municipality. Where new development is proposed in
proximity to a suspected cemetery or burial sites or within an area which has
been identified as containing known archaeological resources or having high
archaeological resource potential, a development proponent shall undertake an
archaeological assessment on the property in accordance with the
archaeological assessment technical guidelines of the Ministry of Tourism,
Culture and Sport. Such assessments shall be undertaken by a qualified
archaeologist licensed pursuant to the provisions of Section 38 of the Ontario
Heritage Act. Adequate measures shall be undertaken to mitigate potential
impacts upon identified significant archaeological resources. Impact mitigation
may include item/asset removal and documentation of the archaeological
resource or avoidance and preservation on site. Where significant
archaeological resources must be preserved on site, only development and site
alteration which maintain the heritage integrity of the site may be permitted.
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2. Council may also undertake the preparation of an Archaeological Master Plan.
The Plan will identify and map known archaeological sites registered with the
Provincial Archaeological Sites Database, as well as lands within the Township
that have potential for the discovery of archaeological resources. The Plan will
also outline policies, programs and strategies to protect significant archaeological
sites.
3. It is also the intent of this Plan to encourage Council:
a) To enter into a Municipal-Provincial Heritage Data Sharing Agreement
with the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport that will provide updated
archaeological site mapping and a database to the Township; and
b) To update any archaeological mapping and database as new
archaeological sites are identified from land development and/or from the
Provincial Archaeological Sites Database.
Section 6 - Built and Cultural Resources
1. The Township shall consider the establishment of a Municipal Heritage
Committee, pursuant to Section 28 of the Ontario Heritage Act.
2. Council will require a heritage impact assessment to be conducted by a qualified
professional whenever a development has the potential to affect protected
heritage resources.
3. The Township shall establish a Municipal Register as per Section 27 of the
Ontario Heritage Act.
Section 7 - Contaminated Site Decommissioning and Clean-up
1.The proper decommissioning and clean-up of any contaminated site prior
to redevelopment or re-use will be required, including the following
measures:
i.
The compilation of inventories of sites where existing and past uses may
have contributed to the presence of contaminants, as they become known
to the Township;
ii.
Where a change in land use or application for development approval (i.e.
building permit, rezoning, consent, subdivision, amendment to this Plan) is
received for a known, suspected or potential contaminated site or property
adjacent to such a site, the Township shall not grant any planning
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approvals until:
a. A Phase I Environmental Site Assessment (and a Phase II
Environmental Site Assessment, if recommended by Phase I
Environmental Site Assessment) is submitted and reviewed;
b. Mandatory filing of a record of site condition in the Environmental
Site Registry is required for the change of use of a property from
industrial or commercial to residential or parkland. Phase 1
Environmental Site Assessments (ESA) should be carried out at sites
which may be contaminated and Phase II ESAs should be completed
if required. Clean-up of contaminated sites should be done in
accordance with the Record of Site Condition Regulation (0.Reg.
153/04) and with Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change
guideline "Record of Site Condition - A Guide to Site Assessment, the
Clean-up of Brownfield Sites and Filing of Records of Site Condition"
dated October 2004 or associated guidelines.
c. Section 168.3 (i) of the Environmental Protection Act may require the
filing of a Record of Site Condition for specific changes in land use.
2. Council may also request the filing of a record of site condition when reviewing
planning applications for redevelopment that may be contaminated but does not
require mandatory filing.
Section 8 - Natural Heritage
1. The plan recognizes the importance of protecting habitats of endangered and
threatened species, areas of natural and scientific interest (ANSIs), wildlife
habitats, fish habitats and provincially significant wetlands. Information (where it
exists) about these natural heritage features have been included on Schedule 'C"-
Environmental and Natural Areas. Since there have been no comprehensive
assessments of small-scale significant natural heritage features on privately
owned lands, before Panning Act decisions are made, Council or the Panning
Board will require that an appropriate level of ecological site assessment be
carried out where there is potential for habitat of endangered and threatened
species, significant wildlife habitat and/or fish habitat. Nothing in Section 8 is
intended to limit the ability of agricultural uses to continue.
2. It is Council's intention to protect natural heritage features and to encourage
private land owners to protect and enhance natural heritage features through
sound management practices. Council recognizes that hunting, fishing and
trapping have historically been carried out within natural heritage features and that
these practices will continue. However, most such habitats remain
undocumented, and may be identified through other methods such as an
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ecological site assessment that is carried out at the proponent's expense before
new Planning Act decisions are made.
v. Habitat of Endangered and Threatened Species-There are known habitats of
endangered and threatened species in the Municipality. Development and site
alteration will not be permitted within habitat of an endangered or threatened
species except in accordance with Provincial and Federal requirements.
vi. Significant Wildlife Habitat-Some significant wildlife habitats have been
identified on the land use schedules of this Plan, including Stratum 1 and 2 deer
wintering habitats, moose aquatic feeding habitat and known wildlife habitat
nesting sites. It is Council's intent to review and update the policies related to
significant wildlife habitat as part of the five-year review of the Official Plan.
a) Development and site alteration will not be permitted in significant wildlife
habitat, or within 120 metres of significant wildlife habitat, unless it has been
demonstrated by an Environmental Impact Study completed by a qualified
professional that there will be no negative impacts on the habitat features or
their ecological functions.
b) New lot creation in deer wintering habitat areas shall be restricted to single
family residential uses whereby each new lot would have a general minimum
lot size of 90 metres width by 90 metres depth; for shoreline lots this should
include a minimum 90 metre shoreline width. Where deer wintering habitat is
restricted to a narrow fringe along the lakeshore, a minimum of 120 metres of
shoreline width is required for new shoreline lots. In both cases sufficient
conifer thermal cover shall be maintained on lots in deer wintering habitat.
Alternate lot sizes may be appropriate if the habitat assessment performed by
a qualified professional has indicated that deer wintering habitat does not
exist.
vii. Fish Habitat-all lakes, rivers, streams, drains and water courses have the
potential to be fish habitat. The Plan recognizes the importance and value of the
fisheries in the municipality and supports protection of their habitat and areas that
contribute to fish habitat.
a) Where applicable, Planning Act Applications shall consider MNRF's Fish
Habitat Classification mapping.
b) Development and site alteration shall not be permitted in or adjacent to fish
habitat unless it has been demonstrated by an Environmental Impact Study
completed by a qualified professional that there will be no negative impacts
on the habitat features or their ecological functions. Adjacent lands to fish
habitat are those within 120 metres of Type 1 or "unknown" fish habitat based
on MNRF's Fish Habitat Classification mapping.
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c) New shoreline lots will only be created where there is adequate frontage that
is suitable for shoreline use without significant alteration such as dredging or
removal of vegetation/stumps, etc. New lots will not be permitted where they
would be fronted entirely by areas mapped as Type 1 or "unknown" fish habitat
based on MNRF's fish habitat classification mapping, unless a fish habitat
assessment carried out on behalf of the proponent has determined that there
are adequate areas that are not Type 1 habitat where docking and other
shoreline facilities can be located.
viii. The Township of Joly recognizes the importance of wetlands including
unevaluated wetlands. The following policies apply to wetlands in the
Township.
a) Development and site alteration shall not be permitted within an identified
provincially significant wetland;
b) Development and site alteration shall not be permitted within 120 metres of
the provincially significant wetland boundary unless it has been demonstrated
by an Environmental Impact Study completed by a qualified professional that
there will be no negative impacts on the wetland features or their ecological
functions.
Section 9 - Natural Hazards
1. Development and site alternation shall not be permitted within a flood plain.
2. The location of flood plains will be incorporated into the comprehensive zoning by-
law as non-development areas. As site-specific studies identify new flood plains
these shall be incorporated into the Zoning By-law as an amendment.
3. The following policies shall also apply:
i.
The location of any essential emergency services and the disposal,
manufacture, treatment or storage of hazardous substances is prohibited
in the flood plain.
ii.
The location of any institutional use including long-term care homes,
retirement homes, pre-schools, school nurseries, day cares and
schools is prohibited in the flood plain.
iii.
The expansion of existing buildings and structures in the flood plain
shall not be permitted.
iv.
For purposes of the Plan, regulatory flood pertains to the higher of a
1:100 year flood event or the regional flood line.
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v.
Water Setback and Protection of Shoreline Integrity
a) Generally all buildings and structures will be set back a minimum
horizontal distance of 30 metres from the normal high water mark
of a water body. This requirement may be increased or in very
limited situations decreased, depending on such factors as site
conditions; the particular use proposed; and, whether the situation
involves the infilling between two existing residential dwellings. In
the case of existing lots, where the setback cannot be met, the
setback shall be as remote from the high water mark as the lot
will permit and, if applicable, from lands owned or legally utilized
by Hydro One and/or Ontario Power Generation or other
producers of hydro-electric power.
b) Where a development is proposed to decrease the minimum
30 metre horizontal setback from the high water mark of a
water body, Council may require the submission of an
Environmental Impact Study (EIS) in accordance with the
requirements of Section 11 of this Plan.
c) A greater set back would apply in those areas where the flood
plain is more than 30 metres from the normal high water mark.
d) The property between the shoreline of the water body and the
dwelling will be retained where possible in its natural state to
serve as a buffer which will assist in minimizing the land-surface
transport of nutrients to the lake or water body. The retention of
the natural soil mantle and mature tree cover within 30 metres
of the shoreline of the water body is encouraged. Boat docks,
boat launching facilities and flood and erosion control devices
may be also permitted.
e) Written approval is required from the Ministry of Natural
Resources and Forestry prior to straightening, changing,
diverting or interfering in any way with the channel of a
watercourse. Dredging and/or filling activities involving the
littoral zone shall be discouraged in order to avoid the re-
suspension of nutrients from the lake sediments and the
destruction of fish habitat. Any such dredging or filling shall
require the prior approval of the Ministry of Natural Resources
and Forestry and the Federal Department of Fisheries and
Oceans.
vi. No new lots shall be created where the minimum lot area requirements
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cannot be met above the flood plain outside of the floodplain or where
access would not be safe during flooding.
4. Development and site alteration will not be permitted in areas with
potential erosion hazards unless it has been demonstrated that the site
and its access would be safe using the 100 year erosion rate. This
should consider erosion potential under average water levels, under
regulatory flood conditions and whether future site alterations on or
adjacent to a site would increase the hazard.
5. Development shall generally be directed to areas outside of lands that are
unsafe for development due to the presence of hazardous forest types for
wildland fire. Development may be permitted in lands with hazardous forest
types for wildland fire where the risk is mitigated in accordance with wildland
fire assessment and mitigation standards, as identified by the Ministry of
Natural Resources and Forestry.
Proponents may be required to undertake a site assessment to determine
the presence of hazardous forest types for wildland fire, as may be indicated
by generalized wildland fire hazard information. If development is proposed
where hazardous forest types are present, mitigation measures should be
identified by proponents to outline how the risk will be lessened.
Section 10 - Energy Conservation
1. The Plan recognizes the importance of energy conservation in the following ways:
i. Encouraging the re-use and redevelopment of existing buildings;
ii. Encouraging the repair and maintenance of all public buildings in an energy
efficient manner utilizing green building and construction practices;
iii. Encouraging new buildings to be oriented to maximize the potential from
solar energy for space heating and water heating; and
iv. Encouraging other acceptable sustainable measures satisfactory to the Chief
Building Official and related approval authorities.
Section 11 - Technical Studies, Complete Application
General Policies
1. In accordance with Regulations made under The Planning Act for the purpose
of deeming a "complete application", the Planning Board and/or the Township
may request additional information that it considers it may need when
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considering development proposals or Planning Act applications. Such
information may include, but is not limited to, any of the following:
- Servicing Options Report
- Hydrogeological studies (in accordance with the MOECP Guidelines)
- Engineered Drainage Plan/Storm Water Management
- Traffic Study
- Environmental Impact Study
- Archaeological Study
- Planning Justification Report
- Natural Resource Study (aggregates, mineral non-aggregates, forests, etc.)
- Noise & Vibration Impact Study
- Agricultural Land Usage Justification
- Studies related to dust, odour and vibration
- Lake Capacity Assessment
- Ecological Site Assessment
- Engineered Flood Plain Study
- Heritage Impact Assessment
- Financial Impact Study
2. The Township will review these studies and may do so internally or through
the use of peer reviewers with the cost of such review at the proponent's
expense. Where appropriate, the Township may also consult with the
Ministry of Municipal Affairs, the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry
or any other authority having jurisdiction or expertise relative to the nature of
the development application.
3. Where development is proposed in or adjacent to the natural heritage
features and areas protected by the policies of Section 8 of the Official Plan
as illustrated on Schedules 'A' - Land Use or 'C' - Environment and Natural
Features of the Plan, or as otherwise identified, the proponent shall prepare
and submit to the Township a Report which demonstrates that there will be
no negative impacts on the natural features or their ecological functions.
Development will be prohibited unless it can be demonstrated through applicable
studies, that no negative impacts on natural features will be realized, as required by
the MNRF Natural Heritage Reference Manual.
The Assessment shall be comprised of an ecological site assessment and, if initial site
assessment identifies potential significant natural heritage features or areas, an
Environmental Impact Study (EIS) is to be carried out by a qualified professional. The
EIS shall have regard for the following:
i.
The nature and extent of the proposed development;
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ii.
Consistency with applicable Provincial Planning documents, including but
not limited to the PPS and Growth Plan for Northern Ontario;
iii.
The particulars of the natural feature/environment including both species and
significant habitat of endangered and threatened species, significant wildlife
habitat, fish habitat and wetlands;
iv.
The impact, if any, of the proposed development upon the natural
feature/environment, including a comprehensive outline of mitigative
measures to be undertaken to address same; and
v.
The determination of the applicable flood line and associated flood plan, if the
development is adjacent or in proximity to a water-body or tributary of same.
Section 12 - Development Setbacks
The applicable minimum development setbacks shall be as follows:
i.
Habitat of endangered and threatened species, provincially significant
wetland, significant wildlife habitat and fish habitat - 120 metres, unless the
ecological function of the adjacent lands has been evaluated and it has been
demonstrated that there will be no negative impacts on the natural features
or their ecological functions, in which case a lesser setback may be
appropriate;
ii.
Lake, river, stream, creek or other such water tributary - 30 metres.
The foregoing shall apply to new development building and structures
(including septic systems), except as otherwise provided for by the Plan.
Development that exists as of the date of effect of this Plan that does not conform
to the above setback requirements may be deemed as legal non-conforming.13
However, alterations/modifications of such buildings and structures resulting in
an expansion of building area (measured either vertically or horizontally),
including permitted accessory structures or buildings, shall be subject to the
prescribed minimum setback provisions of Section 12 of the Plan.
Section 13- Rural Area
13.1 Goal
The goal of the Rural designation shall be to preserve and enhance the rural character of
the municipality as a natural resource.
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13.2 Objectives
i.
To permit development in the rural area consistent with maintaining its rural
and natural landscape including the management or use of resources; resource
based recreational activities including hunting and fishing camps; cemeteries and
other land uses compatible with a rural setting;
ii.
To provide for limited residential development and to ensure that such
development does not threaten the quality or quantity of ground and surface
water; and
iii.
To permit home based businesses in many areas, as allowed through
the implementing Zoning By-law and Section 3.2 of the Plan.
13.3 General Policies within the Rural Designation
i.
Private land owners may enter into forestry/woodlot management
agreements with the MNRF;
ii.
Development shall be appropriate to the infrastructure which is planned
or available;
iii.
New land uses, including the creating of lots, and new or expanding
livestock facilities, shall comply with the Minimum Distance Separation
formulae;
iv.
For any lot having both Rural and Shoreline Residential designation a dwelling
shall be permitted to be established on the portion of the lot designated Rural,
subject to the applicable Zoning By-law regulations;
v.
Development within the Rural designation shall conform to the required
development setbacks and related policies of the Plan, as it would pertain to
mineral aggregate sources, natural features, habitat and hazard areas; and
vi.
Lots shall have frontage on a year-round maintained public road or a
seasonally-maintained public road if the intended land use does not require
year-round access.
13.4 Agriculture
At the date of effect of the Plan, there were no known or designated prime
agricultural lands. However, there is interest in creating farm related uses within the
municipality. Accordingly, agriculture and farm related uses shall be permitted within
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the Rural designation subject to the following policies:
i.
Any future identified agricultural areas shall be protected for long-term use
for agriculture;
ii.
Agricultural uses, secondary uses, and agriculture-related uses as defined in the
Provincial Planning Statement 2024 are permitted in agricultural areas; all other
uses and activities are prohibited in agricultural areas;
iii. In agricultural areas, agricultural uses and normal farm practices will be
promoted and protected;
iv. In considering development in or near agricultural areas and other
agricultural areas as designated the Township shall consider:
a) Maintaining the identified agricultural area(s) and encouraging the
area(s) for future agricultural expansion;
b) Maintaining the viability of farm units; and
c) The existing character of the agricultural community.
v.
All development near livestock barns and manure storage must comply with the
Minimum Distance Separation Formulae as established by the Province in order
to minimize odour conflicts between livestock facilities and development, as
amended from time to time.
13.5 Dog Kennels
1. Existing dog kennels shall be permitted within the Rural designation subject to
the following policies:
i.
A dog kennel use shall be compatible with existing or planned adjacent
land uses;
ii.
A dog kennel use shall be located on a lot having frontage onto a
permanent public maintained year-round road; and
2. Dog kennels existing on the date of effect of the Plan shall be permitted to
continue. However, any expansion of such use must conform to the policies of
the Plan and any attendant municipal Zoning By-law regulations and licensing.
3. A dog kennel use is to comply with the regulatory provisions of the Dog Kennel
By-law 2014-15 (January 1, 2014) and the regulatory provisions of the
Township's Zoning By-law.
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Section 14 - Residential Areas
14. 1 Shoreline Residential
For purposes of this Plan, "Shoreline Residential" shall mean any land used or
planned for residential purposes having a lot line abutting a waterbody. A lot
having a river, creek, stream or other such water tributary traversing the lot shall
not be deemed to be a Shoreline Residential lot.
For purposes of this Plan, dwellings shall be permitted within the "Shoreline
Residential" designation.
14.1.1 Shoreline Residential properties shall be subject to the following policies:
i.
The use of land shall be cognizant of its development relationship with the
applicable waterbody shoreline;
ii.
To ensure that the built form along the shoreline is not overly
concentrated or dominating to the detriment of the natural form;
iii.
To encourage to the fullest extent possible developed and undeveloped
lands in their natural state through appropriate property stewardship and
Zoning By-law regulations;
iv.
Development or site alteration adjacent (120 metres) to habitat of
endangered and threatened species, provincially significant wetlands,
wildlife habitat and fish habitat shall be prohibited, unless it is
demonstrated through studies, as required by this Plan, and pursuant to
applicable Provincial policies, that such development or site alternation
does not result in any negative impact under the feature. In this instance,
development may be permitted within the 30 metre to 120 metre setback
from the feature;
v.
Buildings and structures, exclusive of any boat dock or ramp shall have a
minimum setback of 30 metres from the established high water mark.
vi.
Shoreline alterations shall require approval from the MNRF and other
such designated approval authority;
vii.
Tree and vegetation coverage within 30 metres of the shoreline is
encouraged to be retained to the fullest extent possible through the
appropriate placement, location and design of buildings, structures and
related lot development;
viii.
Lots shall have a minimum lot area of 1 hectare. Those legal lots of
record existing as of the date of effect of this Plan with less than required
frontage and/or area shall be deemed legal non-conforming;
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ix.
Consent to sever land designated as "Shoreline Residential" shall comply
with the policies of Section 4 and 4.3 of the Plan;
x.
Lots shall have frontage onto a year-round public road or a seasonal road
where permitted by the Township; and
xi.
Development shall not be permitted that would result in a lake (or water-
body) being over capacity in accordance with the Lakeshore Capacity
Assessment Handbook.
14.2 (Intentionally deleted)
14.3 (Intentionally deleted)
14.4 Garden Suites
Garden suites are one-unit detached residential structures containing bathroom and
kitchen facilities that are ancillary to an existing residential structure and which are
designed to be portable. Garden suites support small scale intensification and meet
affordable housing needs.
A garden suite is permitted in the Rural designation subject to a rezoning under the
provisions of a Temporary Use By-law in accordance with Section 39.1 of the Planning
Act and Section 18.4 of the Official Plan. A By-law authorizing a temporary use of a
garden suite shall define lands to which it applies and specify the period of time for which
the authorization shall be in effect, which shall not exceed 20 years subject to the
following conditions
i) A single garden suite is permitted as an accessory unit on a lot with one
existing dwelling unit;
ii)
The lot is suitable for servicing a garden suite and the principal dwelling unit
on the basis of individual on-site sewage disposal and individual on site
water services;
iii)
The garden suite can be integrated with the prevailing character of the
surrounding area and will be removed at no expense to the Township at the
termination of its use; and
iv)
An agreement shall be required between the applicant and the Township
dealing with such matters as the installation, location, maintenance,
occupancy and removal of the structure.
Despite the above, Council may by by-law grant further periods of not more than three
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years during which the temporary use is authorized upon the expiration of the 20 year
period for which a garden suite is permitted.
Section 15 - Transportation
The Municipality's road network is comprised of a series of permanent and seasonal
roads. The intent of the Plan is to encourage and direct development to have direct
access onto permanent (year round) public roads.
Schedule 'B' - Transportation of the Plan illustrates the existing road network. The
Township shall consider where conditions warrant the extension of permanent roads
particularly if facilitating natural roadway connections.
15.1 Permanent Roads
For the purposes of this Plan, Schedule "B" - Transportation illustrates existing
permanent roads. These roads are maintained by the Township on a year-round
basis.
15.1.1 - Existing and future permanent roads shall have a road allowance width of
20 metres, unless required to have a greater width by the Township or the
MTO.
15.1.2- Such roads will provide for the safe and convenient movement of
automobiles and where appropriate, pedestrian traffic.
15.2 Seasonal Roads
For purposes of this Plan, Schedule 'B' - Transportation illustrates the existing
seasonal roads.
The Township is responsible for the maintenance of seasonal roads, pursuant to the
requirements set forth in the Municipal Act
The intent of this Plan is to not encourage the creation of additional seasonal
roads, except where deemed necessary by the Township or the Province to
accommodate such purposes as:
i.
Emergency vehicle access; and
ii.
Temporary access (to accommodate resource-based uses).
15.2.1 - Seasonal roads shall be developed at an acceptable standard satisfactory to the
Township as outlined by the MTO and other Provincial guidelines.
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15.3 Recreational Trails
Within the municipality there are a series of trails utilized for various recreational purposes.
Trails accommodate the following activities:
i.
Snowmobiling;
ii.
All-terrain and off-road vehicles; and
iii.
Hiking and bicycling.
15.3.1 - The Township shall encourage the maintenance and operation of recreational
trails through partnership and collaboration with stakeholder agencies and
community organizations.
15.3.2 - The Township may work collaboratively with adjacent municipalities in terms of
contiguous trail routing, management, operation and related matters.
15.3.3 - Regard for public safety shall be promoted as well as regard for land uses
adjacent to the trail routes.
15.4 Aerodrome Special Policy Area
As of the date of approval of this Plan, an aerodrome facility is located within the northwest
quadrant of the municipality.
15.4.1 Aerodrome Special Policy Area - Airport Viability and Expansion
Development is not permitted where it will hinder the potential future expansion of
the Almaguin Highlands Air Park. Within the 1 kilometre influence area extending
from the airport on Schedule 'A' and 'B' of this Official Plan, no development
requiring approval under the Planning Act will be permitted if it produces negative
impacts on the viability of the airport operation or on future airport expansion plans.
Noise assessment studies are not required for development approvals within this
Special Policy Area because there is no Transport Canada noise exposure
forecast (NEF/NEP) mapping for this aerodrome as confirmed by addendum to the
Provincial Policy Statement effective February 1, 1997.
15.4.2 Aerodrome Special Policy Area - Unencumbered Easements
The Almaguin Highlands Air Park is a registered aerodrome within the Township of Joly.
Certain lands within the designated special policy area of the Almaguin Highlands Air Park
are subject to four Infrastructure Ontario "unencumbered-land" easements which prohibit
trees or structures of any kind. All land uses in this area shall therefore comply with the
provisions of these easements and with all other applicable Infrastructure Ontario
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regulations.
Section 16 - Aggregate and Resources
16.1 Mineral Aggregate
1. Council will require an amendment to the Official Plan to include a Mineral
Aggregate designation to permit extraction in areas not designated Mineral
Aggregate but which are determined to be suitable for aggregate extraction by
the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry.
2. The expansion or opening of a new commercial pit will require preparation of
an environmental impact assessment, site plan, operational plan and
rehabilitation plan to the satisfaction of the Township, and an amendment to the
Plan and Zoning By-law.
In consideration of any such amendments, Council shall examine certain
matters, including, but not limited to the following:
a. Landscaping and visual and physical buffering from other land uses;
b. The haulage routes and the resultant traffic density;
c. The progressive rehabilitation and final rehabilitation plans, and the
suitability of these plans having regard to the character of the
surrounding lands;
d. Evaluation of the water table, existing and proposed drainage facilities,
and setbacks from watercourses;
e. Effects on adjacent land uses, and particularly, any environmentally
sensitive areas;
f. Hydrology, wildlife or such studies as may be required due to special
concerns related to a specific site; and
g. Any other matters which Council deems advisable.
h. Mineral aggregate resource conservation shall be undertaken including
through the use of accessory aggregate recycling facilities within operations
wherever feasible.
3. The Municipality may adopt a By-law under the Municipal Act to regulate certain
matters with respect to pits and quarries (e.g. hours of operation, dust control)
which are not covered by the Aggregate Resources Act.
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4. The Plan shall require the following:
a) Consideration of the impact of new development within 1000 metres
(influence area) of all existing pits and quarries (which are shown as
Aggregate Sites-Authorized-Active, on the Land Use Schedules) and
deposits of mineral aggregate resources of secondary significance as
shown on Schedule 'D';
b) A minimum separation distance of 300 metres between new development
and existing pits and quarries;
c) New aggregate operations including pits and quarries shall have a 1000
metre influence area and 300 metres minimum separation distance from
existing sensitive land uses; and
d) Mineral aggregate operations shall be protected from development and
activities that would preclude or hinder their continued use or expansion or
which would be incompatible for reasons of public health, public safety or
environmental impact. Existing mineral aggregate operations shall be
permitted to continue without the need for an official plan amendment,
rezoning, or development permit under the Planning Act. This policy
continues to apply if a license for extraction or operation ceases to exist.
In accordance with the foregoing, the Plan shall prohibit incompatible land uses in
areas surrounding the Mineral Aggregate area by careful review of consent to
sever applications, rezoning applications or other development proposals in
consultation with the MNRF and the MOECP and by including separation
distances in the implementing By-law.
5. All future pit uses must satisfy the requirements of the MOECP and the Township
with respect to pumping and de-watering, water supply, wastewater, solid and
liquid waste disposal and all emissions to the atmosphere including noise and
vibration.
6. Deposits of mineral aggregate resources include sand and gravel resources that are
considered to be significant by the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry. For
the purposes of this Official Plan, sand and gravel resources of secondary
significance as identified on Schedule 'D' are considered to be significant by the
Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry. In known deposits of mineral aggregate
resources and within the influence area of deposits of mineral aggregate resources,
development and activities which would preclude or hinder the establishment of new
operations or access to the resources shall only be permitted if:
a) The resource use would not be feasible; or
b) The proposed land use or development serves a greater long-term public
interest; and
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c) Issues of public health, public safety and environmental impact are
addressed.
In demonstrating the above, Council will normally require the proponent of
development in or adjacent to a deposit of mineral aggregate resources to prepare
a study completed by a qualified professional to address each of the above criteria
prior to permitting the development.
Schedule 'D' depicts deposits of mineral aggregate resources including selected
sand and gravel resource areas of primary significance; selected sand and gravel
resource areas of secondary significance, and; sand and gravel deposits of tertiary
significance.
Deposits of primary significance represent areas in which a major resource is
known to exist and may be reserved wholly or partially for extractive development
and/or resource protection. Deposits of secondary significance are believed to
contain significant amounts of sand and gravel. Although deposits of secondary
significance are not considered to be the "best" resources, they may contain large
quantities of sand and gravel and should be considered part of the aggregate
supply. The policies above therefore apply only to deposits of primary and
secondary significance.
Aggregate deposits of tertiary significance are not considered to be important
resource areas because of their low available resources, or because of possible
difficulties in extraction. However, such areas still may be useful for local needs
and Council may apply the above policies to development and site alteration in
deposits of tertiary significance.
Schedule 'D' is a portion of Map 1- Sand and Gravel Resources for the central and
eastern parts of the District of Parry Sound, Ontario Geological Survey, Aggregate
Resources Inventory Paper, Rowell, D.J. 2015.
16.2 Forestry - Logging
1. Council may consider amending the plan to a "Forestry-Logging"
designation to permit forestry or logging operations in the Rural Designation
areas of the Plan.
2. The foregoing Plan Amendment, and the associated requirement of a site-
specific Zoning By-law Amendment, will incorporate public notice and
opportunities for appeal.
3. In consideration of any such Plan Amendment, Council shall examine certain
matters, including but not limited to the following:
a. Landscaping and visual and physical buffering from other land uses;
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b. The haulage routes and the resultant traffic density;
c. Evaluation of the water table, existing and proposed drainage facilities,
and setbacks from watercourses;
d. Effects on adjacent land uses, and particularly, any environmentally
sensitive areas;
e. Hydrology, wildlife or such studies as may be required due to special
concerns related to a specific site; and
f. Any other matters which Council deems advisable.
Section 17 - Services and Utilities
1.
Waste Disposal
The landfill site is located in the Township of Strong, approximately 2
kilometres west of the Joly boundary. The site also incorporates public
facilities for recycling and hazardous waste disposal.
The Township will work collaboratively with the Township of Strong and
municipal area residents towards appropriate utilization of the landfill site,
including where feasible waste reduction strategies and programs.
The foregoing will not prohibit the Township from establishing its own landfill
and/or waste transfer site/facility.
Development shall only be permitted where it has been demonstrated that
there is sufficient capacity in the landfill site to accommodate the proposed
development.
2.
Hydro
a) Hydro is generally provided by Hydro One and Ontario Power Generation.
b) Solar farms and/or industrial wind turbine operations that do not fall under the
definitions of a Renewable Energy Project per the Planning Act, may be located
within the Rural designation area of the municipality, provided the following
criteria are satisfied:
i. The operation be supported by access arrangements satisfactory to
the Township;
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ii. The use shall require the approval of site-specific zoning; and
iii. The use be located a minimum setback distance of 500 metres from any
property designated or zoned for Residential purposes.
c) Council shall encourage subdivision design that promotes or derives
energy efficiency and improved air quality through land use and
development patterns which maximize the use of alternative or renewable
energy such as solar and wind energy, as well as mitigating effects of
vegetation
3.
Telecommunication Towers
The Township shall work in collaboration with utility providers regarding the
appropriate placement and location of telecommunication towers.
Section 18 - Implementation and Interpretation
18.1 Introduction
The Township shall be responsible for the processing and adoption of Official Plan
Amendment Applications. The Ministry of Municipal Affairs is responsible for the
approval of such Applications.
18.1.1 Official Plan Review and Amendments
Change is inevitable and this Plan may be amended to reflect new community
directions and needs.
1. Council shall review the Official Plan at regular intervals of not less than ten
years and when necessary amend the Plan in accordance with the Planning
Act.
2. As part of the required 10 year review, amendments to the policies of this
Plan shall be made to reflect changing Provincial legislation or regulations so
that the policies of this Plan will remain consistent with the Provincial policies.
3. Council may consider other amendments to this Plan at the request of
other levels of government, private individuals, corporations or
organizations.
4. Amendments to this Plan shall be consistent with the general intent of this
Plan and may provide justification on the basis of need and accepted land
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use planning principles.
5. The Municipality will ensure amendments to this Plan are only considered
after appropriate public notice and consultation takes place and that
adequate information is made available to allow the public to understand
proposed changes.
6. The Municipality will also consult with appropriate public agencies when
necessary to address matters of Provincial interest, or on other matters
under the jurisdiction of relevant public agencies.
7. Changes to the Official Plan to correct grammatical errors or metric
conversions shall be conducted without the need for an Official Plan
Amendment.
8. Where there are changes to the proposed Official Plan amendment as a
result of a public meeting, Council may wish to hold another meeting to
obtain further public input.
18.2 Zoning By-law
The Zoning By-law will be the primary means of implementing the policies of this
Plan. Council, in its consideration of an amendment of the Plan, may impose
conditions to the passing of a Zoning By-law under Section 34 of the Planning Act.
The Zoning By-law shall be amended within 2 years of the adoption of this Plan
pursuant to Section 26 of the Planning Act to bring the Zoning By-law into
conformity with the Official Plan.
18.2.1 Holding Provisions
1. Where the use of land for a particular purpose has been established but
details related to design, servicing, phasing, environmental considerations and
other matters have not been completely resolved, Council may apply holding
provisions within the Zoning By-law as provided under Section 36 of the
Planning Act. At the time of rezoning to the holding category, Council shall
identify the criteria for development that are to be met at a later date. The
criteria may include the phasing of development or the completion of any
necessary agreements.
Council may consider additional criteria beyond those specified in this Plan
as deemed necessary for a particular development, provided they are
specified at the time of rezoning by way of a Council Resolution, an
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explanatory note to the By-law amendment or other appropriate means.
2. The holding provision shall be applied by the use of a holding symbol "H"
in conjunction with the appropriate zone symbol denoting the eventual use
of the lands.
3. Prior to removing a holding symbol, Council shall be satisfied that all the
necessary criteria have been met. Development agreements may be used as
a means of satisfying Council that removal of the holding provisions is
appropriate.
4. Under the holding provisions, interim or passive uses such as open
space, conservation and existing uses will be permitted.
5. An amending By-law removing the holding symbol shall not require
the full public participation process with mechanism for appeal as
outlined in Sections 34(11) and 34(25.1) of the Planning Act
Council shall give notice of its intention to pass an amending By-law to
persons and agencies prescribed by regulation made under the
Planning Act. When the holding symbol "H" has been removed, the
land use provisions of the appropriate zone shall apply.
Pursuant to Section 36(3) of the Planning Act, applicants may appeal the
removal of the holding symbol to the Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT) if the
Application is refused or a decision is not made within 90 days of the
Application.
18.3 Interim Control By-laws
1. Interim Control By-laws may be passed by Council, in accordance with the
provisions of Section 38 of the Planning Act, for the purpose of controlling the
use of land, buildings and structures within specifically identified areas for a
specific period of time (i.e. not exceeding one (1) year in length with provision
for extending the time period for a total time period of not more than two (2)
years).
2. Prior to passing an interim Control By-law, it is necessary for Council to pass
a resolution directing that a review or study be undertaken in respect to
land use planning policies in the municipality or in any area or areas
thereof. It is intended that any interim Control By-law be passed in order to
adequately control development in a designated area or areas while the
review or study is being completed.
3. Where any interim Control By-law ceases to be in effect, Council may not,
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for a period of three (3) years, pass a further interim Control By-law that
applies to any lands to which the original By-law applied.
18.4 Temporary Uses
A Temporary Use By-law is a By-law passed by Council for the purpose of allowing
a use that is otherwise prohibited by the municipal Zoning By-law. The By-law
must define the land or lands to which it applies and it shall prescribe the period of
time during which it is in effect, in accordance with the Planning Act.
The following criteria shall apply for a Temporary Use By-law:
a) Temporary Use By-laws shall not be passed for the purpose of permitting
uses that are not in conformity with this Plan;
b) The proposed use shall be compatible with the surrounding land uses;
c) Required services shall be adequate for the proposed use; and
d) Access and parking shall be appropriate for the proposed use.
18.5 Minor Variances
1. The Committee of Adjustment shall be guided by the intent of this Plan, the
Zoning By-law, and the Planning Act when considering requests for a minor
variance from one or more of the provisions or standards of the Zoning By-law.
2. The Committee of Adjustment, when considering minor variance applications and
when applying the tests prescribed in this Section and the Planning Act, shall
have before it sufficient and adequate information upon which to make an
informed decision.
3. In considering an application for a minor variance, the Committee of Adjustment
shall be satisfied that the application meets each of the four criteria described in
Section 45(1) of the Planning Act:
a) It is consistent with the intent of the Official Plan;
b) It is desirable for the appropriate development or use of land, building or
structures;
c) It is consistent with the intent of the local Zoning By-law; and
d) It is minor in nature.
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18.6 Legal Non-Conforming
1. In considering proposed extensions or enlargements of land, buildings or
structures containing non-conforming uses, the Committee of Adjustment shall
have due regard for the following considerations:
a) The proposed extension or enlargement is not in a flood plain;
b) Such land, building or structure will continue to be used in the same
manner and for the same purpose as it was used on the day that the By-
law was passed;
c) The proposed extension or enlargement shall not unduly aggravate the
situation created by the extension of the use;
d) The characteristics of the existing non-conforming use and proposed
extension and enlargement is in an appropriate proportion to the size of
the existing non-conforming use;
e) The characteristics of the existing non-conforming use and proposed
extension and enlargement are considered to be generally compatible
with adjacent uses and the general district and the use is not obnoxious
or injurious;
f) No adverse impact would result on municipal services, community facilities,
the transportation system or natural environment; and
g) Adequate parking, loading and on-site amenities and facilities are provided.
2. Expansion of a non-conforming use shall be permitted only within the limits of the
land owned on the day of the adoption of this Plan.
18.7 Maintenance and Occupancy By-laws
1. The municipality may pass a By-law establishing minimum standards of
maintenance and occupancy to conserve, sustain and protect the existing and
future development in the municipality and may consider the preparation and
adoption of a Community Improvement Plan (pursuant to Section 28(2) of the
Planning Act) where appropriate; and take advantage of federal and provincial
programs designated to upgrade and improve buildings and particularly the
housing stock.
2. The maintenance and occupancy By-laws, applicable to all properties in the
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municipality may contain requirements with respect to:
a) Garbage disposal;
b) Pest control;
c) Structural maintenance, safety and cleanliness of buildings;
d) Services to buildings;
e) Keeping properties free from rubbish, debris, weeds, abandoned
or inoperative vehicles, trailers, boats, barges, mechanical
equipment or material;
f) Maintaining yards, land, parking and storage areas;
g) Maintaining fences, swimming pools, accessory buildings and signs; and
h) Occupancy standards.
18.8 Interpretation of the Plan
1. The boundaries between the land use designations on the Land Use Schedule(s)
of the Plan are approximate except where they coincide with roads, railway lines,
watercourses, transmission lines, lot lines or other clearly defined physical
features. In these cases they are not open to flexible interpretation. However,
where the general intent of the Official Plan is maintained, minor adjustments to
boundaries will not require amendment to this Official Plan.
2. Office consolidations of this Plan and amendments thereto shall not require an
amendment under the Planning Act in order to be used by Council for
administrative purposes.
3. References to legislation imply the most recent statutes, as amended. Thus,
this Plan need not be amended to maintain the applicability of such references.
4. This Plan shall be read with such changes of gender and grammar as the
context may require.
18.9 Additional Information
In accordance with the Planning Act, Council may require additional information or
material for applications under the Planning Act (Official Plan amendments, Zoning
By law amendments, Plan of Subdivision/Condominium, and Consents) and may
refuse to accept or further consider an application if the information or material is not
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provided.
18.10 Peer Review
If inspections, assessments, reports or studies are required in support of development
applications, the municipality may perform peer reviews of these documents at the
Applicant's expense.
18.11 Site Plan Control
18.11.1 Site Plan Control Area
Council shall adopt a By-law to designate the entire area of the Township, with the
exception of Crown Land, as a Site Plan Control Area. All types of development or
redevelopment shall be subject to Site Plan Control with the exception of the following;
operation of licensed pits and quarries, non-livestock farm buildings, single-detached
dwellings or mobile homes, licensed trailers, home occupations, home industries and
additions or renovations thereto.
18.11.2 Development or Redevelopment
For the purposes of the Plan, development or redevelopment shall be defined as 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 its size or usability, or the laying out and establishment of a
commercial parking lot.
18.11.3 Site Plan Requirements
Plans showing the location of all buildings, structures, and facilities to be developed, and
drawings showing plan, elevation, and cross-section views for each building to be
erected, will be required as part of the Site Plan Approval process. In accordance with
the Planning Act, the requirement for the submission of drawings shall also include
residential buildings containing less than twenty-five dwelling units.
18.11.4 Evaluation of Site Plan Applications
The following will be considered in the evaluation of applications:
i.
Location, massing, and conceptual design of buildings and structures;
ii.
Location and design of vehicular and pedestrian access points;
iii.
Location and design of off-street parking and loading facilities;
iv.
Facilities for on-site pedestrian and vehicular circulation;
v.
Road widening;
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vi.
Location and design of on-site exterior lighting, landscaping, buffering, fencing,
outdoor storage, and garbage disposal facilities;
vii.
Measures to minimize any loss of sunlight and privacy to adjacent properties;
viii.
Location and design of outdoor recreational areas;
ix.
Location of external facilities and works;
x.
Easements over, and grading of, lands;
xi.
Provisions for storm water management and drainage;
xii.
Facilities designed to have regard for accessibility for persons with disabilities;
xiii.
The sustainable design elements on any adjoining roadway under the Township's
facilities; and
xiv.
Provision for the Township to enter into one or more Agreements with applicants,
to ensure that development proceeds in accordance with the proposal and Joly
Township requirements.
18.11.5 Site Plan Agreement
i.
As a condition of Site Plan Approval, Joly Township may require proponents to
satisfy certain conditions. The applicant may be required to meet the conditions
within a specified time period, which, if not met, may cause the approval to lapse.
To ensure that conditions are bound to the owner and the land, the Township shall
require the proponent to enter into a Site Plan Control Agreement which will be
registered on title.
ii.
In accordance with Section 41(4) of the Planning Act, Council shall amend the
Joly Township Site Plan Control By-law for areas zoned Commercial, Recreational
Commercial, Public and Institutional, to require the owner of land proposed for
development in the areas so zoned to submit plans, drawings, and any necessary
elevations, cross-sections, shadow studies, conservation studies and other
technical aspects as reasonably required for approval, and to enter into one or
more agreements to address among other matters:
(i)
Sustainable and accessible design elements within an adjoining
municipal right-of-way, including without limitations, trees,
landscaping, permeable paving materials, street furniture, curb
ramps, waste and recycling containers and bicycle parking facilities;
(ii)
Facilities designed to have regard for accessibility for persons with
disabilities.
iii.
No Building Permit shall be issued in respect of any development in the Site Plan
Control Area until the plans required have been approved by Joly Township and
any agreements required to be entered into have been executed by the Township
and the owners, mortgagees or other encumbrances of the land.
PROUDFOOT ROAD
(GIBBONS) HILL FOURTEEN ROAD
PROUDFOOT ROAD
MNRF
MAPLE RIDGE TRAIL
OPIONGO TRAIL
PAISLEY
LANE
DEADHORSE TRAIL
KENTS MILL ROAD
ACCESS
SCHMIDTS ROAD
TRUDGEONS ROAD
OLD RANCH ROAD
PAISLEY
FOREST LAKE ROAD
PEACOCK ROAD
ROAD
CEDAR
RIVER
AIRPORT ROAD
ROAD
GORGE
ROAD
LYNCH LAKE ROAD
SAND HILL
LANE
ROAD
FOREST
LITTLE
NORTH
MAGNETAWAN
RIVER
SOUTH
RIVER
SOUTH
RIVER
JOLY/STRONG ROAD
ROAD
BRENNAN'S ROAD
MACHAR/STRONG
BOUNDARY ROAD
SOUTH RIVER
MNRF FOREST
ACCESS ROAD
NORTH
MAGNETAWAN
OLD RANCH ROAD
PEVENSEY
ROAD
INLET CREEK ROAD
PROUDFOOT ROAD
GIBBONS ROAD
Hartfell
Little North Magnetawan River
CNR
HWY 124
RIVER
ROAD
LODGE
LANE
FOREST LAKE
TRAIL
PAISLEY
LANE
LAKEVIEW
Bluesky Lake
Capsell Lake
Dead Horse Lake
Dight Lake
Harkness
Long Lake
Lynch Lake
Otter
Peyton Lake
Smith Creek
Starvation
Twin Lakes
Widgeon Lake
Lake
Lake
Lake
Paisley Lake
Butterfield
Lake
Forest Lake
Wolf Lake
PEACOCK ROAD
RIVER ROAD
ROAD
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RURAL
SHORELINE RESIDENTIAL
CROWN LAND
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SCHEDULE 'A' LAND USE PLAN
WETLANDS
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TOWN OF KEARNEY
TOWNSHIP OF LAURIER
TOWNSHIP OF PAXTON (DISTRICT OF NIPISSING)
CURRENT
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MARCH 14, 2025
TOWNSHIP OF STRONG
TOWNSHIP OF MACHAR
PROUDFOOT ROAD
(GIBBONS) HILL FOURTEEN ROAD
PROUDFOOT ROAD
MNRF
MAPLE RIDGE TRAIL
OPIONGO TRAIL
PAISLEY
LANE
DEADHORSE TRAIL
KENTS MILL ROAD
ACCESS
SCHMIDTS ROAD
TRUDGEONS ROAD
OLD RANCH ROAD
PAISLEY
FOREST LAKE ROAD
PEACOCK ROAD
ROAD
CEDAR
RIVER
AIRPORT ROAD
ROAD
GORGE
ROAD
LYNCH LAKE ROAD
SAND HILL
LANE
ROAD
FOREST
LITTLE
NORTH
MAGNETAWAN
RIVER
SOUTH
RIVER
SOUTH
RIVER
JOLY/STRONG ROAD
ROAD
BRENNAN'S ROAD
MACHAR/STRONG
BOUNDARY ROAD
SOUTH RIVER
MNRF FOREST
ACCESS ROAD
NORTH
MAGNETAWAN
OLD RANCH ROAD
PEVENSEY
ROAD
INLET CREEK ROAD
PROUDFOOT ROAD
GIBBONS ROAD
Hartfell
Little North Magnetawan River
CNR
HWY 124
RIVER
ROAD
LODGE
LANE
FOREST LAKE
TRAIL
PAISLEY
LANE
LAKEVIEW
Bluesky Lake
Capsell Lake
Dead Horse Lake
Dight Lake
Harkness
Long Lake
Lynch Lake
Otter
Peyton Lake
Smith Creek
Starvation
Twin Lakes
Widgeon Lake
Lake
Lake
Lake
Paisley Lake
Butterfield
Lake
Forest Lake
Wolf Lake
PEACOCK ROAD
RIVER ROAD
ROAD
SAND HILL
TOWNSHIP OF JOLY
LEGEND
CROWN LAND
OFFICIAL PLAN
SCHEDULE 'B' TRANSPORTATION
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CON. XIII
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TOWNSHIP OF LAURIER
TOWNSHIP OF PAXTON (DISTRICT OF NIPISSING)
ROADS MAINTAINED YEAR-ROUND
BY JOLY TOWNSHIP
MUNICIPAL BOUNDARY
ROADS MAINTAINED SEASONALLY
BY JOLY TOWNSHIP
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PROFESSIONAL LAND USE PLANNER
500
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500
1000
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2000
metres
TOWNSHIP OF STRONG
AERODROME SPECIAL POLICY AREA
CURRENT
TO
MARCH 14, 2025
TOWNSHIP OF MACHAR
PROUDFOOT ROAD
(GIBBONS) HILL FOURTEEN ROAD
PROUDFOOT ROAD
MNRF
MAPLE RIDGE TRAIL
OPIONGO TRAIL
PAISLEY
LANE
DEADHORSE TRAIL
KENTS MILL ROAD
ACCESS
SCHMIDTS ROAD
TRUDGEONS ROAD
OLD RANCH ROAD
PAISLEY
FOREST LAKE ROAD
PEACOCK ROAD
ROAD
CEDAR
RIVER
AIRPORT ROAD
ROAD
GORGE
ROAD
LYNCH LAKE ROAD
SAND HILL
LANE
ROAD
FOREST
LITTLE
NORTH
MAGNETAWAN
RIVER
SOUTH
RIVER
SOUTH
RIVER
JOLY/STRONG ROAD
ROAD
BRENNAN'S ROAD
MACHAR/STRONG
BOUNDARY ROAD
SOUTH RIVER
MNRF FOREST
ACCESS ROAD
NORTH
MAGNETAWAN
OLD RANCH ROAD
PEVENSEY
ROAD
INLET CREEK ROAD
PROUDFOOT ROAD
GIBBONS ROAD
Hartfell
Little North Magnetawan River
CNR
HWY 124
RIVER
ROAD
LODGE
LANE
FOREST LAKE
TRAIL
PAISLEY
LANE
LAKEVIEW
Bluesky Lake
Capsell Lake
Dead Horse Lake
Dight Lake
Harkness
Long Lake
Lynch Lake
Otter
Peyton Lake
Smith Creek
Starvation
Twin Lakes
Widgeon Lake
Lake
Lake
Lake
Paisley Lake
Butterfield
Lake
Forest Lake
Wolf Lake
PEACOCK ROAD
RIVER ROAD
ROAD
SAND HILL
TOWNSHIP OF JOLY
LEGEND
CROWN LAND
OFFICIAL PLAN
SCHEDULE 'C'
TOWNSHIP OF MACHAR
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CON. XIII
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TOWNSHIP OF LAURIER
TOWNSHIP OF PAXTON (DISTRICT OF NIPISSING)
MUNICIPAL BOUNDARY
ENVIRONMENTAL AND NATURAL
FEATURES
STRATUM 2 WINTER DEER HABITAT
ENHANCED MANAGEMENT AREA - E66W
STRATUM 1 WINTER DEER HABITAT
WETLANDS
HISTORIC MILL SITE
SCENIC LOOKOUT
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1
1
2
CONSERVATION RESERVE
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PROFESSIONAL LAND USE PLANNER
500
0
500
1000
1500
2000
metres
TOWNSHIP OF STRONG
CURRENT
TO
MARCH 14, 2025