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OFFICIAL PLAN
FOR THE
CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF PICKLE
Prepared For:
The Corporation of the Township of Pickle Lake
2 Anne Street South - PO Box 340
Pickle Lake, Ontario P0V 3A0
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION 1 - INTRODUCTION .................................................................................................... 1
1.1
PREAMBLE .......................................................................................................................... 1
1.2
PURPOSE OF THE OFFICIAL PLAN ....................................................................................... 4
1.3
GOALS AND OBJECTIVES OF THE OFFICIAL PLAN ................................................................ 5
1.4
AMENDMENT AND REVIEW ................................................................................................ 7
1.5
RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE TOWNSHIP OF PICKLE LAKE ...................................................... 7
1.6
OFFICIAL PLAN .................................................................................................................. 10
1.7
TITLE ................................................................................................................................. 10
1.8
SCOPE ............................................................................................................................... 10
1.9
PUBLIC WORKS ................................................................................................................. 10
1.10
ZONING BY-LAWS ............................................................................................................. 11
1.11
PRIVATE INTERESTS ......................................................................................................... .11
1.12
PROVINCIAL POLICY CONTEXT...................................................................................................11
1.13
STRUCTURE OF THE OFFICIAL PLAN .........................................................................................14
SECTION 2 - GENERAL PROVISIONS ........................................................................................ 16
2.1
GENERAL ........................................................................................................................... 16
2.2
ACCESSORY USES .............................................................................................................. 16
2.3
ADDITIONAL RESIDENTIAL UNIT ................................................................................................16
2.4
AFFORDABLE HOUSING ...............................................................................................................17
2.5
AGGREGATES AND MINERAL RESOURCES ........................................................................ 18
2.6
AIR QUALITY AND CLIMATE CHANGE ............................................................................... 21
2.7
ARCHAEOLOGICAL RESOURCES ........................................................................................ 22
2.8
BED AND BREAKFAST ESTABLISHMENTS .......................................................................... 23
2.9
BROWNFIELDS .................................................................................................................. 24
2.10
COMMUNICATION TOWERS ............................................................................................. 24
2.11
COMMUNITY AND NEIGHBOURHOOD DESIGN ................................................................ 24
2.12
CONTAMINATED SITES ..................................................................................................... 25
2.13
CROWN LANDS ................................................................................................................. 27
2.14
CULTURAL HERITAGE RESOURCES .................................................................................... 27
2.15
DEVELOPMENT ADJACENT TO SHORELINES AND WATERCOURSES ................................. 29
2.16
DEVELOPMENT IN THE VICINITY OF PICKLE LAKE AIRPORT .............................................. 30
2.17
DEVELOPMENT IN UNSERVICED AREAS ............................................................................ 32
2.18
DRAINAGE ......................................................................................................................... 32
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2.19
ENERGY EFFICENCY AND SUSTAINABILITY ........................................................................ 33
2.20
FISHERIES AND FISH HABITAT ........................................................................................... 35
2.21
FORESTRY ......................................................................................................................... 36
2.22
GARDEN SUITES ................................................................................................................ 37
2.23
GROUNDWATER RESOURCES ........................................................................................... 37
2.24
GROUP HOMES ................................................................................................................. 38
2.25
HOME INDUSTRIES AND HOME OCCUPATIONS ............................................................... 38
2.26
LAND USE COMPATIBILITY ................................................................................................ 40
2.27
MINE HAZARDS ................................................................................................................. 43
2.28
MOBILE HOME PARKS ....................................................................................................... 44
2.29
NATURAL HERITAGE FEATURES AND AREAS .................................................................... 44
2.30
PORTABLE ASPHALT PLANTS ............................................................................................ 45
2.31
PROVINCIAL HIGHWAYS ................................................................................................... 46
2.32
SIGNIFICANT WILDLIFE HABITAT ...................................................................................... 48
2.33
THREATENED AND ENDANGERED SPECIES ....................................................................... 50
2.34
TINY HOMES ..................................................................................................................... 51
2.35
TOURIST ACCOMMODATION ............................................................................................ 52
2.36
WASTE DISPOSAL SITES .................................................................................................... 52
2.37
WATER RESOURCES .......................................................................................................... 53
2.38
WAYSIDE PITS AND QUARRIES .......................................................................................... 55
2.39
WETLANDS ........................................................................................................................ 56
2.40
ZONING BYLAWS .............................................................................................................. 56
SECTION 3 - LAND USE DESIGNATIONS AND POLICIES ............................................................ 58
3.1
GENERAL ........................................................................................................................... 58
3.2
AGRICULTURAL - RURAL AREAS ........................................................................................ 61
3.3
RESIDENTIAL AREAS.....................................................................................................................68
3.4
INSTITUTIONAL AREAS ...................................................................................................... 72
3.5
COMMERCIAL AREAS ........................................................................................................ 74
3.6
INDUSTRIAL AREAS ........................................................................................................... 79
3.7
OPEN SPACE AND RECREATION AREAS ............................................................................ 83
3.8
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AREAS ............................................................................ 85
SECTION 4 - MUNICIPAL SERVICES AND FACILITIES ................................................................. 95
4.1
GENERAL........................................................................................................................................96
4.2
ROADS ............................................................................................................................... 97
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4.3
WATER SUPPLY ................................................................................................................. 99
4.4
SEWAGE DISPOSAL ......................................................................................................... 100
4.5
NON-HAZARDOUS SOLID AND LIQUID WASTE DISPOSAL ............................................... 102
4.6
RECREATIONAL FACILITIES .............................................................................................. 102
4.7
COMMUNITY FACILITIES AND SERVICES ......................................................................... 103
SECTION 5 - IMPLEMENTATION AND ADMINISTRATION ....................................................... 105
5.1
THE TOWNSHIP'S ROLE IN IMPLEMENTATION ............................................................... 105
5.2
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION .................................................................................................. 105
5.3
STREAMLINING REVIEWS OF PLANNING APPLICATIONS ................................................ 106
5.4
OFFICIAL PLAN - AMENDMENTS AND REVIEW ............................................................... 107
5.5
ZONING BY-LAW ............................................................................................................. 108
5.6
NON-CONFORMING USES ............................................................................................... 108
5.7
SUBDIVISION OF LAND ................................................................................................... 110
5.8
FEES ................................................................................................................................ 113
5.9
MINOR VARIANCE ........................................................................................................... 113
5.10
SITE PLAN CONTROL ....................................................................................................... 114
5.11
HOLDING PROVISIONS .................................................................................................... 116
5.12
INTERIM CONTROL ......................................................................................................... 117
5.13
TEMPORARY USE BY-LAWS ............................................................................................. 117
5.14
IMPLEMENTING COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT POLICIES .............................................. 118
5.15
PARKLAND DEDICATION ................................................................................................. 118
5.16
PROPERTY MAINTENANCE AND OCCUPANCY STANDARD BY-LAW ................................ 120
5.17
AGENCY NAMES AND RESPONSIBILITIES AND LEGISLATION .......................................... 120
5.18
LAND USE BOUNDARIES ................................................................................................. 121
5.19
REQUIREMENTS FOR PRE-CONSULTATION .................................................................... 121
5.20
INDIGENOUS ENGAGEMENT....................................................................................................102
SECTION 6 - DEFINITIONS ..................................................................................................... 126
SCHEDULE A - LAND USE MAP .................................................................................................... 126
SCHEDULE B - DEVELOPMENT CONSTRAINTS MAP .................................................................... 126
SCHEDULE C - NATURAL HERITAGE FEATURES MAP .................................................................. 126
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INTRODUCTION
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SECTION 1 - INTRODUCTION
1.1
PREAMBLE
The Township of Pickle Lake is located within the District of Kenora in Northwestern
Ontario, 538 kilometers northwest of the City of Thunder Bay. Pickle Lake is the most
northern municipality in Ontario that can be reached year-round by automobile. Given
its northern location and distance from urban centres, Pickle Lake is often described as
Ontario's Last Frontier. Pickle Lake also acts as a distribution centre to 26 remote First
Nation Reserves that are located further north of the Township, through the provision
of ground and air transportation and distribution of goods and retail services.
Pickle Lake is comprised of the geographic Townships of Ponsford, Connell and
McCullagh in addition to un-surveyed lands. The total land area of the Township is
approximately 562.5 square kilometers (56,250 hectares). Located within the Township
are two settlement areas, the townsite of Pickle Lake which is the administrative,
business, and residential centre and the townsite of Central Patricia, a smaller secondary
residential, commercial and industrial area.
The Township's development and economy historically have been based on natural
resources, specifically the mining industry. Pickle Lake is the serviced urban area,
comprised of residential, commercial, institutional, and recreational uses, while Central
Patricia is un-serviced land with limited residential and commercial uses. The remainder
of the Township is primarily rural land comprised of individual service commercial and
industrial uses and a vast undeveloped rural area. The establishment of a strong and
diversified economic base providing growth and development opportunities throughout
the Township that is less reliant on the boom/bust economy of mining is of importance
to the Council and the residents of the Township of Pickle Lake.
Critical to providing growth and development opportunities is the need to establish a
balance between the various competing interests. Economic opportunities that the
Township has been promoting is eco-tourism and recreational residential opportunities
including tiny homes throughout the Township along with new development corridors
for industrial and commercial uses. However, majority of the undeveloped rural area of
the Township has been identified as having a moderate to high potential for mineral
resources and is to be protected for future mining activities. Mining operations have
returned and may be viable, however other opportunities for development are
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warranted and should be considered in the rural undeveloped area of the Township at a
scale that would not obstruct or deter possible mining activities. Possible low density and
recreational residential development opportunities may exist without compromising the
ability to protect potential mineral resources.
It must also be recognized that Pickle Lake historically is a mining community and is
aware of the impact mining can have on the surrounding lands uses and the community
as well as the impact surrounding lands uses can have on a mining operation. In addition,
Pickle Lake has experienced the economic and social impacts a mining operation has on
the community and local economy and the cyclic nature of those impacts. From both an
economic and social perspective, there is a need to overcome the boom/bust impact
that mining has historically had on the community.
Other economic opportunities available to the Township relate to the expansion of the
new transmission line stemming from Pickle Lake. With its development, the anticipation
for all season roads is necessary for the near future because they will bring more vehicle
traffic through the community from the North. In turn, the community hopes to develop
additional distribution, wholesale, and service sector serving the remote communities,
including the expansion of facilities in proximity to the airport.
In 2021, the Township of Pickle Lake had a population of 398, reflecting modest growth
since 2016 and maintaining its character as a small, remote northern community with a
very low population density of 1.6 persons per km². The Township contained 221 private
dwellings, of which 155 were occupied by usual residents, indicating a limited but
available housing supply. Household sizes averaged approximately 2.6 persons. These
demographic and housing characteristics highlight Pickle Lake's stable but small
population base, its predominantly rural and low-density settlement pattern, and the
need for planning policies that support modest, small-scale growth, cost-effective
servicing, and housing options aligned with the community's size, infrastructure
capacity, and remote northern context.
The Township has experienced a decline in population in recent years from a peak of
1,100 persons to the current population attributed primarily to the closure of mines and
resultant decline in economic opportunities during this period. However, it is anticipated
that the decline in population has leveled off and with the promotion of the Township
as Ontario's Last Frontier, modest growth is projected for the Township. A successful
business enterprise and the opportunity to permit tiny homes in appropriate locations
in the Township could result in an increase in population over and above what is
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projected. Therefore, regular monitoring of the population is important to determine if
the population projections remain relevant to the Township.
The townsite of Pickle Lake will continue to be the residential, commercial, recreational,
and administrative centre for the Township. It is expected that Pickle Lake will be the
focus and centre for new development, particularly serviced development.
In rural areas, opportunities are available for limited rural residential development
through the consent process consistent with the rural character of the Township. Limited
rural recreational residential development may be permitted provided the development
can be safely serviced by private individual septic and water systems. Areas with scenic
vistas in proximity to lakes and rivers are examples of locations in the Township that are
appropriate for seasonal residential including the tiny homes and tourism opportunities
subject to servicing, design and site-specific considerations. The opportunity to permit
tiny homes in residential areas that currently permit mobile/modular homes will assist
the Township to deal with the more recent housing crisis.
The Provincial Policy Statement (PPS) 2024 is the Province of Ontario's policy framework
under the Planning Act. All municipal land-use planning decisions must be consistent
with its policies.
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1.2 PURPOSE OF THE OFFICIAL PLAN
This Official Plan is the Township's principal land use policy document. It follows the Ontario
Planning Act requirements for municipalities to provide guidance for the physical development
of communities.
1.2.1 This Plan is intended to provide guidance to Council, municipal staff, and the public when
making decisions about future land use and economic development in the Township of
Pickle Lake.
1.2.2
It establishes the vision, guiding principles, objectives, and policies to manage and direct
physical development and the effect of change on the social, cultural, economic, and
natural environment for the planning horizon for the next 20 years (until 2041).
1.2.3
This Plan establishes policies that will be considered throughout the development
approval process and when considering public works and other municipal services.
1.2.4
This Plan is prepared to provide the necessary tools and policies to avoid land use
conflicts and provide for the appropriate development of the community.
1.2.5
This Plan is to ensure that the Township is well prepared for future economic
development by establishing clear policies and a development process that will provide
certainty with respect to future land use in the Township and maintain the Township's
role as a regional service centre for the surrounding population.
1.2.6
This Plan is to maintain the high quality of life enjoyed by the present and future
residents of the Township and to ensure that this quality of life is sustainable from
environmental, cultural, and economic perspectives.
1.2.7 This Plan is to ensure the matters of provincial interest identified in the Planning Act and
is consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement and Growth Plan for Northern Ontario,
particularly the policies relating to active transportation, accessory dwelling units and
tiny homes, northern and rural communities, infrastructure, climate change, mineral
aggregate resources, and Indigenous issues.
1.2.8
This Official Plan replaces the July 2000 Official Plan that was adopted by Council on
August 23, 2001, by By-law 2000-16 and approved by the Ministry of Municipal Affairs
and Housing on December 19, 2001.
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1.3
GOALS AND OBJECTIVES OF THE OFFICIAL PLAN
This section of the Plan establishes the fundamental goals and objectives that will guide
future development in the Township of Pickle Lake. The policies and land use
designations contained in the Plan are based on achieving the goals and objectives. The
goals reflect the present and future needs and values of the Township and the residents.
1.3.1
The Goals of this Official Plan are:
a) Protect, maintain, and improve the quality of life in the Township while at the same
time provide opportunities for growth and appropriate development.
b) Establish policies which manage and direct physical change and the effects on the
social, economic and natural environment, of the Township, over the next 20 years.
c) Secure the health, safety, convenience and welfare of the residents of the Township
of Pickle Lake by restricting development that causes environmental, health and
safety concerns.
d) Direct development to appropriate areas to minimize the servicing costs for the
Township and continue to operate in a fiscally and environmentally sustainable
manner.
e) Ensure the Township's resources are rationally used and that both natural and
cultural heritage resources are protected and conserved while development
opportunities are not overly restricted.
f)
Qualify the Township for various programs funded by senior levels of government.
g) Provide policies which will encourage the expansion and diversification of the local
economic base to become less reliant on the mineral resource industry.
h) Provide policies that guide development that is environmentally compatible,
supports sustainable development and minimizes land consumption.
i)
Provide policies for affordable housing and alternative forms of housing with
emphasis on community neighbourhood design and compatibility with existing uses.
j)
Inform the residents of the Township of Pickle Lake of the policies that affect the
development of land.
k) Provide a guiding framework for implementing by-laws and for decisions of local
boards, commissions, committees, and other authorities.
l)
Provide polices that have regard to the Provincial Policy Statement and Growth Plan
for Northern Ontario in support of local conditions and circumstances.
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1.3.2
The Objectives of this Official Plan are:
a) The Township shall commit and actively seek and encourage new development that
maintains the quality of life, maintains or improves the health of existing businesses,
and diversifies the economy.
b) The Township shall encourage patterns of development which facilitate the
provision of local services with minimal or no impact on local finances and provides
for the efficient use of land, infrastructure and public service facilities.
c) The Township shall preserve and enhance, where possible, the environmental
quality of the area and minimize impacts of land uses on the natural environment
and protect the integrity of ecosystems.
d) The Township shall encourage commercial and industrial opportunities that are
compatible with the natural environment and are economically feasible.
e) The Township shall have regard for the importance of natural resources including
mineral resources, aggregate resources, forest resources and fisheries and wildlife
resources within the Township with respect to their contribution to the economic,
and social well-being of its residents.
f)
The Township shall encourage the creation of housing, which is affordable,
accessible, adequate and appropriate to a full range of households in the Township
and shall ensure that an adequate supply of land is available to meet the housing
needs of its residents including opportunities for redevelopment and intensification
within the serviced area of the Township.
g) The Township shall try to promote and encourage innovative housing options like
tiny homes built for year-round use in all zones that permit residential dwelling use
in the Township.
h) The Township shall encourage the use of existing, vacant lots for new development.
Infill development is the most economical approach to growth and development and
represents responsible management of the Townships finances and resources.
i)
With this Plan, the Township has achieved the goal of establishing a policy
framework for the future that addresses the unique circumstances of the Township
of Pickle Lake which also has regard for the Provincial Policy Statement in
consideration of local conditions and circumstances.
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1.4
AMENDMENT AND REVIEW
1.4.1
This Official Plan is not a static document. It is expected that Council will regularly update
the Official Plan to ensure that the Plan implements any changes to the Provincial Policy
Statements or Provincial Plans.
1.4.2
The Official Plan update is also an opportunity to ensure the Plan continues to address
local priorities and changing community needs. This update should be completed ten
(10) years after a municipality prepares a new comprehensive Official Plan or every five
(5) years after an update done through an amendment to the Plan.
1.4.3
All Official Plan amendments are subject to the approval of the Minister of Municipal
Affairs and Housing until such time as official plan amendments are exempt from
Provincial approval.
1.5
RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE TOWNSHIP OF PICKLE LAKE
1.5.1 With respect to the preparation of Official Plans, the Township has the responsibility to:
a) Public Consultation: The municipality is committed to ensuring that the community
is informed and can participate in decisions affecting land use planning. Public input
helps guide growth and development in a way that reflects local values, needs, and
long-term goals. As required under Section 16 of the Planning Act, this Official Plan
outlines the minimum procedures the Municipality will follow to notify the public
and obtain comments on planning matters.
b) Notice Requirements: The Township shall provide notice of planning applications
and statutory public meetings using the methods required under the Planning Act
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and applicable regulations. Notice may be given using one or more of the following:
i) mailing notice to required persons and agencies; ii) publishing notice on official
letterhead for a mailbox drop at Canada Post; and iii) posting notice on the municipal
website, monthly newsletter, and/or community bulletin board. Where additional
or enhanced communication methods are available, the Township may use them to
strengthen public awareness and participation.
c) Timing of Notice: To meet the legislative requirements, the Township of Pickle Lake
shall
¥ provide notice of a statutory public meeting at least twenty (20) days prior to
the meeting; and
¥ issue notice within twenty (20) days of deeming an application complete,
where completeness provisions under the Planning Act apply.
1.5.2 With respect to Applications Requiring Notice and Public Input
a) The Township of Pickle Lake values public involvement in local planning decisions.
Public engagement, notification, and transparency are essential parts of the land
use planning process. The municipality will ensure that public notice and an
opportunity to comment shall be provided for the following planning matters,
where required under the Planning Act:
¥ Revisions to this Official Plan;
¥ Zoning By-law Amendments;
¥ Plans of Subdivision or Condominium;
¥ Consent Applications; and
¥ Any other planning application where public notice is required by legislation.
b) During pre-consultation, applicants for Official Plan Amendments, Zoning By-law
Amendments, and Plans of Subdivision must describe how public engagement will
occur. The Township may request additional engagement measures before an
application is considered complete.
c)
For major planning projects such as a new Official Plan, an Official Plan review, a
comprehensive Zoning By-law review, or a Community Improvement Plan, the
Township may use additional engagement tools such as open houses, workshops,
online engagement, or community surveys.
d) Public meetings, open houses, and workshops will be held in suitable locations that
are physically accessible such as the Pickle Lake Community Hall.
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e) Where required, notice of public meetings will be provided in accordance with the
Planning Act. The Township may also use alternate notice methods permitted
under the Act.
f) Written and verbal public comments regarding planning applications will be
summarized in staff reporting to Council, where applicable, to help inform
decision-making.
g) Notices of decisions on planning applications will summarize how public input
affected the final decision, where required.
1.5.3 Optional Additional Consultation
Recognizing its small size and close community relationships, the Township of Pickle Lake may,
where appropriate and resources permit, engage the public using additional approaches such as
open houses, informal meetings, or online participation tools. These may be used to improve
understanding and create opportunities for constructive dialogue but do not replace the
minimum requirements of the Planning Act.
1.5.4 Exemptions
Council may choose, by resolution, to waive public notice and/or a public meeting for minor
amendments to the Official Plan, Community Improvement Plan, or Zoning By-law where the
change does not materially affect policies, intent, or land use permissions. Examples may
include:
a) Correcting clerical, typographical, formatting, and/or grammatical errors;
b) Revising illustrations, tables, and/or figures;
c) Renumbering or reorganizing sections for clarity;
d) Adding historical references and/or footnotes;
e) Consolidating previously approved amendments; and/or
f)
Updating base mapping information such as parcel boundaries, natural heritage
features, and/or road networks.
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1.6
OFFICIAL PLAN
1.6.1
This document constitutes the Official Plan of the Township of Pickle Lake and has been
prepared in accordance with the provisions of the Planning Act.
1.7
TITLE
1.7.1
This Plan may be known as the "Official Plan for the Township of Pickle Lake".
1.8
SCOPE
1.8.1
This Plan applies to all lands within the municipal boundary of the Township of Pickle
Lake.
1.9
PUBLIC WORKS
1.9.1
Any public works undertaken in the Township of Pickle Lake shall conform to the policies
of this Plan, in accordance with Section 24 of the Planning Act and shall be planned and
implemented in accordance with the applicable Class Environmental Assessment under
the Environmental Assessment Act, as amended.
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1.10
ZONING BY-LAWS
1.10.1 All zoning by-laws passed after this Plan is in effect shall conform to the policies of this
Plan.
1.11
PRIVATE INTERESTS
1.11.1 Private interests must adhere to the policies of this Plan. The use of private lands will
also be regulated in accordance with the Zoning By-law, and other By-laws passed under
other relevant Provincial statutes.
1.12
PROVINCIAL POLICY CONTEXT
1.12.1 Official Plan has been prepared to meet the requirements of the 2024 Provincial Policy
Statement (PPS) and to be consistent with its policies. The PPS is issued under the
authority of Section 3 of the Planning Act providing not only direction on matters of
provincial interest related to land use planning and development but also promotes the
provincial policy-led planning system.
! Planning for People, Housing, and Growth
¥ Municipalities must provide an appropriate range and mix of housing types and
densities to meet the needs of current and future residents, including affordable
housing for low- and moderate-income households.
¥ Official Plans must designate sufficient land to accommodate projected needs
(residential, employment, services) over a 20- to 30-year horizon.
¥ For Pickle Lake, the Plan should ensure land supply, zoning and servicing capacity align
with long-term community needs, including flexibility for infill, small-scale
intensification, and potential growth.
" Infrastructure, Servicing & Efficient Use of Resources
¥ Planning for water, sewage, and stormwater services must integrate with land use
planning. Existing servicing capacity should be used efficiently; municipalities should
consider reallocating unused capacity to support housing supply.
¥ In rural or lower-density areas, PPS 2024 allows a mix of services, including partial
services or on-site wells/septic, provided that long-term water quality and
environmental safeguards are addressed.
¥ This gives Pickle Lake flexibility to support growth within the townsite without
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overextending infrastructure while still protecting water quality and environmental
health.
# Protecting Environment, Natural Resources & Cultural / Heritage Features
¥ The PPS continues strong protections for natural heritage, water resources, mineral
aggregates, farmland, and cultural heritage/archaeological resources.
¥ New developments must avoid or mitigate adverse impacts on sensitive natural areas,
water bodies, and heritage resources. Planning must also consider long-term
environmental health and sustainability.
¥ For Pickle Lake, this supports policies protecting lakes, groundwater, natural habitat,
heritage sites, and responsible mineral/aggregate operations while balancing
resource use with conservation.
$ Employment, Economic Development & Land Use Compatibility
¥ The PPS 2024 encourages economic development, and employment uses but also
requires land-use compatibility between employment/industrial areas and sensitive
uses (e.g., housing, community facilities).
¥ Where new employment or industrial uses (including resource extraction, aggregate
operations, and mining support) are planned near residential or sensitive areas -- the
Plan must ensure transitions, buffering, mitigation, or compatible separation.
¥ This provides guidance for Pickle Lake's resource-based economy whereby the Official
Plan should allow resource and industrial uses while managing impacts carefully to
protect residents and the environment.
% Settlement Areas, Intensification & Growth Management
¥ Municipalities
must
establish
minimum
targets
for
intensification
and
redevelopment within built-up/settlement areas, based on local conditions.
¥ They are also encouraged to set density targets in designated growth areas, but these
are optional and based on context.
¥ For Pickle Lake, this means the Official Plan should facilitate efficient use of existing
townsite land that supports infill, small-scale housing, accessory units, or mixed-use
development while respecting local infrastructure and environmental context.
& Collaboration, Indigenous Engagement & Cross-Boundary Planning
¥ The PPS 2024 encourages cooperation between municipalities, Indigenous
communities, public agencies, and other stakeholders in planning matters especially
where land use affects heritage, environment, infrastructure, or cross-boundary
resources.
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¥ Planning decisions should respect Indigenous rights, heritage and treaty obligations,
especially in regions with Indigenous presence or traditional lands that is a priority for
many northern and rural communities.
1.12.2 Conformity with the Growth Plan for Northern Ontario. The 2011 Growth Plan for
Northern Ontario provides a broad 25-year land use vision for the communities in the
north. The vision positions the northern economy to provide diverse opportunities to
work, live and participate in the new economy of the twenty first century. The guiding
principles of the Growth Plan are:
a) Create a highly productive region, with a diverse, globally competitive economy that
offers a range of career opportunities for all residents;
b) Develop a highly educated and skilled workforce to support an evolving knowledge-
based economy and excellence in the trades;
c) Partner with First Nation peoples to increase educational and employment
opportunities;
d) Deliver a complete network of transportation, energy, communications, social and
learning infrastructure, to support strong, vibrant communities;
e) Demonstrate leadership in sustainable growth and environmental management;
and
f)
Establish innovative partnerships to maximize resources and ensure the Growth Plan
achieves its ambitious vision and is fiscally sustainable.
The policies of this updated Pickle Lake Official Plan are consistent with the general vision
provided in the Growth Plan for Northern Ontario.
1.12.3 Conformity with The More Homes, More Choice Act, 2019, (Bill 108) which amends the
Planning Act and Development Charges Act. One of the associated regulations of Bill 108
requires municipalities to allow additional units within existing single detached, semi-
detached, townhouses and accessory buildings, to a maximum of three units per lot (e.g.,
primary residence, basement apartment, and coach house in the rear yard). This change
came into effect to make building additional residential units on properties easier.
Subsection 16(3) of the Planning Act requires municipalities to adopt Official Plan policies
that authorize the use of additional residential units in both the primary residential units
and in another building on the same property. Municipalities may also permit the use of
tiny homes on the same property as other residential units.
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1.12.4. The Township recognizes recent provincial housing legislation aimed at streamlining the
approval and construction of new homes. The Township will align its planning processes
with the More Homes for Everyone Act, 2022 (Bill 109) and the More Homes Built Faster
Act, 2022 (Bill 23), which amend the Planning Act, Development Charges Act, and related
legislation.
1.13
STRUCTURE OF THE OFFICIAL PLAN
This Official Plan contains written policies and Schedules. The Plan is divided into eight
Sections, including broad policy directions and objectives, specific land use designations
and policies, and implementation measures.
Section 1 - Introduction provides the context, goals and objectives, explains the role and
structure of the Official Plan and the political and administrative framework within which
land use planning is carried out in Ontario.
Section 2 - General Provisions contains development policies that apply to all land use
designations.
Section 3 - Land Use Designations is the core of the Official Plan, establishing land use
designations and associated policies which will guide decisions for the use of land to
2041.
Section 4 - Municipal Services and Facilities consist of policies related to the sanitary,
water and sewer infrastructure, roads, waste disposal, and community facilities and
services.
Section 5 - Implementation and Administration contain policies and planning tools
related to the implementation of the Official Plan, as well as requirements for
development applications.
Section 6 - Definitions
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SECTION 2 - GENERAL PROVISIONS
2.1
GENERAL
2.1.1
The following land use policies apply to all lands in the Township of Pickle Lake unless
specifically mentioned for exclusion.
2.1.2
The designation of land for a particular use in this Plan only indicates that the land so
designated may be considered for the designated use, subject to the more detailed
criteria of this Plan and other legislation. There is no guarantee that any individual parcel
may be used for any permitted use in a particular designation.
2.2
ACCESSORY USES
2.2.1
Wherever a use is permitted in a land use classification, it is intended that uses, buildings
or structures normally incidental, accessory and essential to that use shall also be
permitted. Where permitted in the Zoning By-law, residential dwelling units shall be
permitted in commercial buildings. However, the commercial use must remain the
dominant use in the building and must comprise entire frontage of the building along the
street.
2.3
ADDITIONAL RESIDENTIAL UNIT
2.3.1
An accessory dwelling unit is a self-contained residential unit that may be permitted in a
principal dwelling unit, being single-detached, semi-detached, duplex, or a townhouse
as well as ancillary units and stand-alone units. The unit may be in any part of the
dwelling, including the basement. The units provide an affordable housing option for
many people in the Township. An accessory dwelling unit is not legal unless the size and
required on-site parking has been approved and inspected by the Township to ensure
the units are safe, legal and livable. A Building Permit is required before the construction
of any additional residential and accessory units. Accessory units shall be subject to the
applicable requirements of the Ontario Building Code Act.
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2.4
AFFORDABLE HOUSING
2.4.1 Affordable housing is a critical component of a healthy community. The opportunity to
rent or purchase suitable and affordable housing allows all residents to participate fully in
the community and in the workforce. The following policies are intended to ensure that
adequate and affordable housing is available for all residents, particularly seniors and new
entrants into the housing market.
a) Affordable housing consists of housing options combined with shelter costs that
do not exceed more than 30% of a household's gross annual income;
b) The Township will encourage and promote the development of affordable
housing by providing a toolkit of planning incentives and direct supports,
including but not limited to:
i. Community Benefits Charge (CBC);
ii. Deferral or waiving of fees and development charges;
iii. Alternative development standards; and
iv. More flexible zoning.
c) The processing of development applications for non-profit housing corporations
and housing cooperatives, and tiny homes as a form of affordable housing; and
d) Accessory Residential units (ARU) are permitted in accordance with Section 2.3.1
of this Plan.
2.4.2
The Township shall implement the requirements of the More Homes Built Faster Act,
2022 (Bill 23) and subsequent amendments to the Planning Act to support increased
residential supply and streamline the development approvals process.
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2.4.3
In accordance with Section 16(3) of the Planning Act, the Township shall ensure that
Official Plan policies do not prohibit the establishment of up to three residential units
on a parcel of urban residential land containing a detached, semi-detached, or
townhouse dwelling, where municipal services are available.
2.4.4
Consistent with amendments to Section 35.1(1) of the Planning Act, the Township shall
update zoning by-laws to permit up to three dwelling units as-of-right on eligible lots,
and zoning regulations shall not prevent the development of such units except where
required for servicing capacity, provincial standards, or public safety.
2.4.5
In accordance with amendments to Section 41 (Site Plan Control), the Township shall
remove site plan approval requirements for residential developments with 10 units or
fewer, except where permitted under regulation or when required to address health,
safety, compatibility, or servicing considerations.
2.4.6 The Township may update internal development processes to support faster approvals,
including either reducing or eliminating discretionary steps as mandated under
provincial legislation.
2.5.7
Notwithstanding the above, all development applications shall continue to be evaluated
based on servicing capacity, environmental protection, compatibility with surrounding
uses, and alignment with broader municipal planning objectives.
2.5.8
PPS 2024 requires municipalities to establish minimum targets for housing that is
affordable to low- and moderate-income households providing a range and mix of
housing based on local conditions. Over the next 10 years, therefore, the Township will
plan to accommodate 30 new dwelling units, of which 20% (minimum) will be affordable
to low- and moderate-income households. 1 The Township will implement zoning,
servicing, and incentive measures to enable a mix of unit types (single detached, small
multiplex, and accessory units) and will review progress annually.
2.5
AGGREGATES AND MINERAL RESOURCES
2.5.1
The 2020 Provincial Policy Statement states that minerals and petroleum resources shall
be protected for long-term use. Minerals are defined by the Provincial Policy Statement
as metallic minerals (e.g., gold, copper, nickel) and non-metallic minerals (e.g., mica, salt
talc). Mineral aggregate resources are defined as gravel, sand, clay, rock, or other
material prescribed under the Aggregate Resources Act suitable for construction,
1 Based on local projections, household size, servicing capacity and housing need to set realistic numeric targets
Statistics Canada 2021
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industrial, manufacturing and maintenance purposes. Areas having high aggregate or
mineral resource potential are identified on Schedule "B" - Development Constraints.
2.5.2
To permit continued development of the extractive industry in a logical and controlled
fashion, protection of areas having high quality mineral aggregate resources for long-
term use shall be considered for any development proposal. In all cases, any new
development should not adversely affect the viability of the extraction industry in the
future.
2.5.3
In areas shown as Potential Aggregate Area and High Mineral Resource Potential on
Schedule "B" - Development Constraints, development which would preclude or hinder
the establishment of new operations or access to the resources shall only be permitted
if:
a) Resource use would not be feasible or;
b) The proposed land uses or development serves a greater long term public interest;
and
c) Issues of public health, public safety and environmental impact are addressed.
2.5.4
Non-extractive land uses or developments shall be prohibited in those areas identified
as having an aggregate or mineral resource potential unless it can be shown that:
a) Extraction would not be feasible; or
b) The proposed land use or development serves a greater long-term interest of the
general public than does aggregate or mineral extraction; or
c) The proposed land use or development does not preclude or hinder future
extraction and would not be incompatible with future extraction for reasons of
public health, public safety, and environmental impact.
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2.5.5
Progressive and final rehabilitation to accommodate subsequent land uses shall be
required after extraction and other related activities have ceased to accommodate new
land uses, to promote land use compatibility, and to recognize the interim nature of
extraction. An Official Plan Amendment to the new land use designation may be required
to implement the subsequent land use. Progressive rehabilitation should be undertaken
wherever feasible.
2.5.6
Extractions of any size shall be undertaken in a manner which minimizes social and
environmental impacts.
2.5.7
Existing mineral aggregate operations shall be permitted to continue without the need
for Official Plan Amendment, rezoning or development permit under the Planning Act.
2.5.8
Development of those areas for purposes other than resource extraction shall not be
permitted in accordance with Policies 2.5.1 and 2.5.2. If such development is permitted,
the underlying designation will apply.
2.5.9
Development in or adjacent to an area of known mineral or aggregate resources, shall
be located and buffered sufficiently to ensure that the extraction is not limited and that
the development is not affected by the noise, dust or other health and public safety
issues that are related to the extractive activity.
2.5.10 New or expanding aggregate or mineral extraction operations should be well removed
from residential areas and screened from view to the greatest extent possible. New or
expanded aggregate or mineral extraction operations should also not negatively affect
existing and future adjacent land uses, social values, and the environment.
2.5.11 Council shall conserve cultural heritage resources when considering the establishment
of new areas for mineral extraction or when considering the establishment of new
extraction operations or the expansion of existing extraction operations. When
necessary, Council will require an archaeological assessment be required for any
construction activity located in an area of archaeological potential to determine the
potential impacts and satisfactory measures to mitigate any negative impacts on cultural
heritage resources.
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2.6
AIR QUALITY AND CLIMATE CHANGE
2.6.1
Climate change can be defined as a long-term change in average weather conditions,
including temperature, wind patterns and precipitation, primarily due to increases in
greenhouse gas emissions related to human activities. It may involve, for example,
increased frequency and severity of extreme weather events, as well as erratic weather
patterns. Climate change is highly complex and dynamic, and the timing, nature and
severity of its impacts on communities are difficult to predict and will vary locally and
regionally. However, scientific research and analysis suggest that communities will need
to adjust to the effects of climate change in one way or another, despite our best efforts
at reducing our greenhouse gas emissions in the future.
2.6.2
Several policies in this Official Plan may directly or indirectly contribute to reducing the
Township's overall impact in terms of greenhouse gas emissions. These include a focus
on increased energy efficiency, support for alternative means of transportation, and the
promotion of mixed-use communities. However, a broader approach is required to
establish more comprehensive mitigation.
2.6.3
In collaboration with agencies such as Natural Resources Canada and Health Canada, the
Township may consider the preparation of a Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation
Plan that outlines:
a) Mitigation strategies to reduce the Township's contribution to climate change; and
b) Adaptation strategies to assist the Township in coping with the effects of climate
change on the community.
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2.7
ARCHAEOLOGICAL RESOURCES
2.7.1
All new development permitted by the land-use policies and designations of this Plan,
including aggregate extraction and wayside pits and quarries shall have regard for
archaeological resources including those that are of interest to Indigenous
communities and shall, wherever possible; incorporate these resources into any new
development plans. In addition, all new development will be planned in a manner that
preserves and enhances the context in which the resources are situated.
2.7.2
Council with the advice of the Ministry of Citizenship and Multiculturalism may
undertake the preparation of an Archaeological Management Plan. The Plan will identify
and map known archaeological sites registered with the Provincial Archaeological Sites
Database, as well as areas within the municipality having archaeological potential. The
Management Plan may also outline policies, programs and strategies to protect
significant archaeological sites.
2.7.3
Council shall regularly update municipal archaeological resource mapping under
provisions of a municipal-provincial data sharing agreement, as new archaeological sites
are identified due to land development and the Provincial Archaeological Sites Database.
2.7.4
The Township shall require archaeological assessment by archaeologists licensed under
the Ontario Heritage Act, in areas where there are known archaeological heritage
resources and/or areas exhibiting archaeological potential within the municipal
boundaries of the Township. Alterations to known archaeological sites must only be
performed by licensed archaeologists, in accordance with the provisions of the Ontario
Heritage Act. Any significant archaeological resource or site identified may be preserved
in situ, to ensure that the integrity of the resource is maintained, and/or it may be
systematically removed through excavation by a licensed archaeologist. The integrity of
archaeological resources can be maintained by adopting archaeological zoning by-laws
under section 34 of the Planning Act or other similar provisions, to prohibit any land use
activities or the erection of buildings or structures on land which is a site of a significant
archaeological resource.
2.7.5
The Township shall ensure adequate archaeological assessment and consult appropriate
government agencies when an identified historic human cemetery, marked or
unmarked human burial is affected by land use development. The provisions under the
Ontario Heritage Act and the Cemeteries Act shall apply.
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2.7.6
Development and site alternations will be permitted on lands containing archaeological
resources or areas of archaeological potential only where the arch resources have been
assessed, documented, and conserved. Any alterations to known geographical sites
will be only performed by licenced Archaeologists.
2.8
BED AND BREAKFAST ESTABLISHMENTS
2.8.1
Bed and Breakfast establishments are permitted in specific Residential areas identified
in the Zoning bylaw and subject to an amendment to the Zoning By-law subject to the
following criteria:
a) Shall be located on a public road that is maintained year-round;
b) Shall have sufficient lot area to accommodate on-site outdoor amenity areas for the
guests, on-site parking for guest parking;
c) Shall be located in a residential dwelling (e.g., single detached, semi-detached,
townhouse) and is the secondary use to the main dwelling use;
d) Shall apply for a license application doe the Bed and Breakfast Establishment; and
e) Should external expansion be required to the dwelling to accommodate the
proposed guest accommodation, the expansion should be consistent with the
character of the surrounding residential area.
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2.9
BROWNFIELDS
2.9.1
A Brownfield site is a property that has been or may be impacted by former industrial or
commercial uses and may be contaminated resulting from the former activities.
2.9.2
Should brownfield sites be identified the Township will encourage the re-use and
redevelopment of sites. The Township will work closely with the development
community to support the continued redevelopment of these sites. In addition, the
Township will assist property owners of Brownfield sites in seeking Provincial and Federal
funding assistance for rehabilitating these sites.
2.9.3. Where a property is to be redeveloped to a more sensitive land-use, a record of site
conditions shall be required as filled in accordance to the Ministry of Environment,
Conservation, and Parks (MECP) requirements.
2.10
COMMUNICATION TOWERS
2.10.1 The Township recognizes that the installation of communication towers is required to
supply, improve, and maintain the quality of service. Local Zoning By-laws cannot
prevent a telecommunication tower from being constructed, since the Federal
Government has the approval authority under the Radio Communications Act. Industry
Canada recognizes the importance of considering the potential impact of communication
towers on the adjacent surroundings and the community. A proponent seeking to
establish a communications tower shall work with the Township, seek input from the
community, and meet the requirements as set out in the Council approved Installation
of Communication Towers Policy.
2.11
COMMUNITY AND NEIGHBOURHOOD DESIGN
2.11.1 Community and urban design objectives and compatibility criteria contribute to the
creation of liveable, complete communities and neighbourhoods, and to uses in all
designations. A concentration on urban design focuses attention on how buildings and
the spaces around them look and function in their setting. It contributes to creating lively
places with distinctive character and establishing meaningful connections between
people and the built environment. The best urban design is informed by a solid
appreciation of the place being built, the people in it, and the community around it.
2.11.2 Council shall promote development of complete communities and neighbourhoods
throughout the Township, which include a range of uses to meet the residential,
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employment, shopping, and recreational needs of residents. Where appropriate,
establishing community hubs allows the co-location of public service facilities to provide
convenient, integrated, and cost-effective services.
2.11.3 Council shall make decisions on new development in accordance with the urban design
principles outlined below which are high-level and are intended to assist those involved
in development. The principles recognize that development proposals should be given
the flexibility to address design matters in different ways, allowing for creativity and
dialogue, particularly since different design responses may be appropriate depending on
the context of each area. In addition, the Planning Act provides municipalities with the
ability to include the following in the site plan approval process:
a) Matters relating to exterior design, including without limitation the character, scale,
appearance and design features of buildings, and their sustainable design; and
b) Sustainable design elements on any adjoining highway under a municipality's
jurisdiction.
2.12
CONTAMINATED SITES
2.12.1
Potentially contaminated sites include lands where contaminants may be present due to
previous industrial, transportation, mining uses, utility, or similar uses. Sources of site
contamination can include disposal of waste materials, including mine tailings, raw
material storage, residues left in containers, maintenance activities and spills. Some
commercial uses such as gasoline stations and automotive repair garages have similar
potential.
2.12.2
Where planning approvals (or a building permits) are required or development is being
proposed on lands that are contaminated (and a more sensitive land-use is being
proposed such as residential) prior to giving any consideration to the development
proposal, Council shall require that the proponent submit, along with the development
application, The Ministry of Environment and Climate Change Acknowledgement
confirming the submission and filing of a Record of Site Condition on the Brownfields
Environmental Site Registry.
2.12.3
New land uses will not be permitted until the site has been restored, in accordance with
provincial guidelines and legislation.
2.12.4
In some cases, where site remediation requirements are known and feasible, planning
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approvals using a Holding "H" Zone may be considered. In these instances, the
remediation of the site and the submission of a Ministry of Environment and Climate
Change Acknowledgement confirming the submission and filing of a Record of Site
Condition, shall be required prior to the removal of a holding symbol. In the interim, uses
permitted on such properties shall be restricted to existing land uses.
2.12.5
Mining activities within the Township shall comply with the Ontario Mining Act and
related regulations, including Ontario Regulation 240/00, Schedule 1, Part VII, Section
59, which requires the assessment, monitoring, and mitigation of metal leaching and acid
rock drainage to protect soil, water, and ecological systems. Any costs associated
through these assessments will be bored by the respective property owners.
2.12.6
Development on and/or adjacent to any mine tailings sites in the Township shall be
prohibited unless the mine tailings are stabilized as set out under the Mining Act
regulation 240-200 Schedule 1 Part 7 Section 59. Ministry of Natural Resources and
Forestry (MNRF) must be contacted regarding any development from 1 km for any
known mine hazards site as identified on Schedule B.
2.12.7
Because all mine tailings are potentially mine hazards, the Township requires that they
will be assessed on a site-specific basis before remediation requirements can be
determined. All mining proposals and closure plans, therefore, must demonstrate that
environmental risks are addressed through appropriate engineering, monitoring, and
long-term remediation measures, ensuring that mining lands remain stable and do not
adversely affect public health, groundwater, surface water, or natural features during
operations or after closure.
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2.13
CROWN LANDS
2.13.1 The majority of the rural area of the Town is Crown lands. The Ministry of Natural
Resources and Forestry is responsible for the administration of Crown lands and waters.
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry is encouraged to have regard for the
policies and schedules of this Plan and to consult with the Township with respect to the
use and disposition of Crown lands within the municipality. The Town shall also have
regard for the policies of the Crown Land Use Policy Atlas where Town lands interface
with Crown lands.
2.13.2 Authorization for occupation or use of Crown lands is required from the Ministry of
Natural Resources and Forestry.
2.13.3 The Township recognizes that resource management activities on Crown lands and
waters are desirable for environmental, social and economic reasons. Resource
management activities shall be conducted in accordance with the standards and
guidelines established by the Province.
2.13.4 New aggregate operations may be permitted and require approval of operations on
Crown Land subject to the application process set out under the Aggregates Resources
Act.
2.14
CULTURAL HERITAGE RESOURCES
2.14.1 Cultural heritage resources include, but are not restricted to, archaeological sites,
cemeteries and burials, buildings and structural remains of historical and architectural
value, and human-made rural, village, or cultural landscapes of cultural value or interest.
2.14.2 The Ontario Heritage Act and its provisions will be utilized to conserve, protect and
enhance the heritage of the Township through the designation by by-law of individual
properties, conservation districts and/or landscapes. A Local Architectural Conservation
Advisory Committee (LACAC) may also be established pursuant to advise and assist
Council on conservation matters related to heritage resources.
2.14.3 Council shall maintain a cultural heritage register for land use planning purposes,
resulting in inventories of heritage buildings, heritage districts and/or cultural heritage
landscapes and other properties of cultural heritage value or interest located within the
Township.
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2.14.4 Council shall have regard for the conservation of all cultural heritage resources during
the undertaking of municipal public works or environmental assessment projects. When
necessary, satisfactory measures and/or heritage impact will be required to mitigate any
adverse impact to cultural heritage resources.
2.14.5
Council shall encourage local utility companies to place equipment and devices in
locations which do not detract from the visual character of cultural heritage resources,
and which do not have a negative impact on the architectural integrity of those
resources. Council shall seek the acquisition of easements on properties with heritage
value or interest to assure the preservation of these properties in perpetuity.
2.14.6
Council shall ensure that each municipally owned heritage resource which is sold, leased,
or transferred to another owner or lessee is subject to a heritage easement agreement
which will guarantee its preservation, maintenance, and use in a manner which respects
its heritage restoration agreement, which shall require that certain restoration works be
carried out by the new owner or lessee to an accepted heritage property standard.
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2.15
DEVELOPMENT ADJACENT TO SHORELINES AND WATERCOURSES
2.15.1 Any development or redevelopment which intensifies
usage within 300 metres of a waterbody is deemed to
have an impact on the waterbody. Therefore,
development or redevelopment proposed within 300
metres of a waterbody will require consideration of
the impact of development on the ability of the
waterbody to sustain additional development.
2.15.2 Where significant development or redevelopment
is contemplated within 300 metres of a lake, a
Lakeshore Capacity Assessment, prepared in
accordance with Ministry of the Environment and
Climate
Change
Lake
Capacity
Assessment
Handbook
shall
be
completed
prior
to
consideration of planning approvals. Planning
approvals or the creation of lots/units within 300
metres of the shoreline may be considered only
where the results of the Lakeshore Capacity
Assessment have confirmed that there is sufficient
development capacity remaining to support the
completed development.
2.15.3 Where a Lakeshore Capacity Assessment is not required, development of existing lots
may be permitted subject to the following policies:
a) The sewage disposal system is set back a minimum of 30 metres from the shoreline;
and
b) A natural shoreline vegetation buffer is established within 20 metres of all
watercourses and water bodies, wherever possible.
2.15.4
The Township will promote the use of Best Management Practices to minimize the
impacts of development on water quality. Best Management Practices shall include
measures such as:
a) Large lot sizes and increased frontage requirements;
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b) Enhanced setbacks for buildings, structures and septic systems;
c) Protection of lakeshore vegetated buffers;
d) Avoidance of steeply graded lots;
e) Restrictions on the number of impervious surfaces such as parking areas and patios;
f)
The use of lot-level stormwater management practices such as infiltration from roof
leaders to reduce runoff;
g) Limitations on the use of fertilizers; and
h) The use of erosion control measures during site development and construction.
2.15.5 Where development would result in a significant increase in stormwater runoff, the
Town shall require the proponent to complete stormwater management works that will
ensure that off-site surface water quality and quantity is not adversely impacted by the
development. Direct outfalls to surface waters should be avoided and wherever possible
developments shall utilize infiltration as a method for stormwater management.
2.16
DEVELOPMENT IN THE VICINITY OF PICKLE LAKE AIRPORT
2.16.1 Development and protection of airport lands is an integral part of the southern part of
the Township. All buildings and structures within the area of the airport must comply
with Federal height restrictions. All development in the Township shall recognize the
long-term importance of air transportation to the economy of the Township.
2.16.2 Recognizing that the Pickle Lake Airport is a vital transportation asset that supports
community connectivity, economic development, emergency response, and access to
remote northern communities, the Township shall protect the long-term function and
viability of the airport by ensuring that surrounding land use, development, and
infrastructure decisions are compatible with aviation operations. When considering
applications for development in the vicinity of the airport, Council shall ensure that the
long-term operation and economic role of the airport is protected.
2.16.3 Permitted uses include:
a) No new residential or other sensitive land uses shall occur on lands where the Noise
Exposure Forecast (NEF) of the airport exceeds 25 NEF. Some commercial
establishments (e.g., hotels, motels) are considered sensitive by the Ministry of
Environment and Climate Change.
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b) Sensitive land uses, including residential and institutional developments, shall not
be permitted within established noise exposure forecast (NEF) or flight path
protection areas unless demonstrated to be compatible through applicable
provincial and federal aviation guidelines. Height restrictions, obstacle limitation
surfaces, and land uses that may interfere with navigation systems, wildlife hazards,
or aviation safety shall be regulated through applicable zoning provisions.
c) Where planning approvals are required for residential or other sensitive uses at or
above the 25 NEF, a noise study, to the satisfaction of Council in consultation with
Transport Canada and demonstration that there will be no negative impacts on the
long-term function of the airport, shall be required; and
d) As a certified airport, the Pickle Lake Airport is federally regulated by Transport
Canada through the Aeronautics Act and the airport Zoning By-la regulations. All
development in the vicinity of the airport shall comply with these height restrictions
and all other applicable federal regulations.
e) The Township will collaborate with airport authorities, provincial agencies, and
stakeholders to support ongoing maintenance, operational improvements, and
future expansion opportunities that enhance the airport's role as a regional
transportation hub.
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2.17
DEVELOPMENT IN UNSERVICED AREAS
2.17.1 Development along the highway corridor shall be the priority. Limited development can
occur in the un-serviced areas of the Township.
2.17.2 Proposals for development or redevelopment based on private services shall be assessed
for the adequacy of groundwater quality and quantity, and potential impacts on
groundwater in accordance with the requirements of Ministry of the Environment and
Climate Change technical guidelines or private wells and individual on-site sewage
systems. In considering impacts on groundwater quality and quantity, the Municipality
may require a hydrogeological assessment, according to Ministry guidelines, that
considers among other matters the cumulative impacts of development on the
sustainability of groundwater resources.
2.17.3 Confirmation of valuable existing or planned capacity for the treatment of hauled
sewage/septage will be required prior to the approval of new lots or units serviced by
individual private sewage disposal systems. Where other applicable policies of this Plan
permit industrial or commercial land uses serviced by individual on-site sewage and
water services, these shall be restricted to dry uses only, in which no industrial liquid
wastes, wash or cooling water, or process wastes are permitted. Dry industries are
defined as those in which the disposal of less than 10,000 litres per day of the domestic
waste of employees is permitted and treated within septic systems and into which the
discharge of industrial liquid wastes, wash or cooling water or process wastes is
prohibited.
2.18
DRAINAGE
2.18.1 The management and removal of storm water is the responsibility of the property owner
and must be managed to the satisfaction of the Province and the Township in accordance
with the Ontario Water Resources Act, if applicable. In addition, the management and
removal of storm water on properties adjacent to Provincial Highways requires the
approval of the Ministry of Transportation.
2.18.2 No development shall be permitted which would interfere with or reduce the drainage
capacity or flood water storage of any natural watercourse or where the watercourse
represents a hazard to the proposed development.
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2.18.3 A storm water management report or other
water
quality
assessments
which
demonstrates that the function and quality of
existing watercourses and the quantity and
quality of ground water resources is not
adversely impacted may be required prior to
approving development which impacts on
these resources. Where adverse impacts are
anticipated, mitigative measures during and
after construction to control sedimentation,
erosion and flooding will be required. The
direct discharge of storm water to water
bodies should be avoided where possible.
2.18.4 Any
development
which
involves
the
channelization, diversion, damming, walling
and dredging of a natural watercourse, or the
installation of a culvert, causeway or dock in a
natural watercourse, is subject to the
approval of the Province in accordance with
the provisions of the Lakes and Rivers
Improvement Act and/or the Public Lands Act
and the Ontario Water Resources Act. Where
required under the Fisheries Act, prior
authorization from the federal department of
Fisheries and Oceans must also be obtained.
2.19
ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND SUSTAINABILITY
2.19.1 The Township of Pickle Lake recognizes the importance of supporting policies aimed at
reducing energy consumption and reliance on carbon-based fuels to develop greener,
healthier, active communities and a culture of conservation. The principles of energy
efficiency and energy diversity guide the energy policies. Energy efficiency refers to
promoting energy efficient urban and building designs, appliances, and modes of
transportation, while energy diversity refers to promoting the development and use of
alternative and renewable energy systems.
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2.19.2 Proposed development should incorporate the following best practices in sustainability:
a) Buildings should be oriented in such a way as to maximize passive solar energy gain;
b) New developments shall consider the use of green building technologies and rating
systems, such as Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED);
c) Land use patterns should support the use of alternative modes of transportation;
d) Development should reduce hard surfaces and maximize site permeability;
e) The Township shall promote landscaping and tree planting programs that help
moderate summer and winter micro-climatic conditions;
f)
The Township shall promote alternative and renewable energy systems as accessory
and standalone uses;
g) New development should be designed to accommodate more affordable alternative
energy and renewable energy technologies in the future; and
h) Water use and reduction strategies and technologies should be incorporated.
2.19.3 Alternative energy systems and renewable energy systems generate thermal and
electrical power on a site-specific basis or as part of expansive utility grid system, thereby
providing environmental, social and economic benefits. Wataynikaneyap Power, a
licenced transmission company owned by 22 First Nation communities partnered with
FortisOntario Inc. and Renewable Energy Systems Canada (RES) to connect to remote
First Nation communities, currently serviced by diesel generation in Northwest Ontario.
The Wataynikaneyap Transmission Project is an unprecedented undertaking. The first
phase, a new 300 kilometres transmission line, will reinforce electricity supply into Pickle
Lake. The second phase will connect 17 First Nation communities north of Pickle Lake
and Red Lake with an estimated 1500 kilometres of new transmission line.
2.19.4 Through the Ontario's Green Energy and Green Economy Act, a framework is established
for approvals of various types of renewable energy projects which are thereby exempt
from municipal approvals. However, the Township has an opportunity to be consulted
through the provincial Renewable Energy Approval process.
2.19.5 The Township will review and provide comments to the proponent with respect to
servicing, infrastructure, or any other matter related to a proposed renewable energy
project for which a provincial Renewable Energy Approval is required, or any other
applicable legislation or regulations. The proponent must then supply the Township's
comments to the province with their Renewable Energy Approval (REA) Application.
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2.20
FISHERIES AND FISH HABITAT
2.20.1 It is the intent of this Plan to promote the wise management and sustainable use of
fisheries to provide recreational and economic benefit to Pickle Lake. As defined under
the Fisheries Act, fish habitat means spawning grounds and nursery, rearing, food supply
and migration areas on which fish depend directly or indirectly to carry out their life
processes.
2.20.2 Any new development or redevelopment within or adjacent to fish habitat, Council shall
consider the following:
a) Development and site alteration may be permitted on adjacent lands to fish habitat,
provided that it has been demonstrated through an Environmental Impact Study
(EIS) that there will be no negative impacts on the fish habitat or its ecological
functions;
b) Adjacent lands to fish habitat are defined as all lands within a minimum of 120
metres from the normal high-water mark of any watercourse or waterbody defined
as fish habitat; and
c) Prior to making a final decision on new development proposals referred to above,
Council may require additional studies, special engineering works or design controls
to ensure that the resulting development does not adversely affect the ability of the
natural habitat to sustain healthy fish populations.
2.20.3 Notwithstanding applicable flood-proofing elevations, all new waterfront structures
except docks, uninhabited boat houses or those intended for flood or erosion control
shall be set back a minimum of 30 metres horizontally from the water's edge to maintain
a natural vegetative buffer to protect fish habitat. Non-permanent and non-habitable
gazebos and saunas are considered an exception to this policy and may be set within the
30-metre buffer from the shoreline.
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2.21
FORESTRY
2.21.1 Forest resources provide social and environmental benefits in the form of recreation;
education; soil and water conservation; wildlife habitat; buffers between land uses; and
natural amenities.
2.21.2 Property owners are encouraged to ensure that forest resources on their property are
properly managed and may obtain information on the management of forest resources
from the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry.
2.21.3 The maintenance of forest cover along river and stream banks is encouraged and
reforestation in areas where forest resources have been depleted is encouraged.
2.21.4 Certain areas of the Township are highly susceptible to damage caused by forest, brush
and/or grass fires. Forest fire prevention and hazard reduction activities are desirable for
environmental, economic and social reasons. Fire Smart Principles shall be used and
implemented to ensure development and activities comply with the Forest Fire
Prevention Act.
2.21.5 Development of land adjacent to or within high fire risk areas shall incorporate design
measures and construction techniques consistent with the Forest Fire Prevention Act
which will minimize damage resulting from a forest, brush, and/or grass fire. Such
measures may include identifying access and escape routes, layout of fire breaks, use of
fire-resistant construction materials and building and property maintenance.
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2.22
GARDEN SUITES
2.22.1 Garden suites shall be permitted as temporary accommodation for a maximum of ten
(10) years pursuant to Section 39 of the Planning Act. An agreement may be required
between the homeowner and the Township with the following provisions:
a) The garden suite shall not be permitted to separate by consent from the main
residential dwelling on the lot;
b) The design, mass and location of the garden suite should complement the main
residential dwelling and streetscape;
c) The garden suite should utilize and connect to the services used by the main
dwelling. In the areas not serviced by the municipal sewage treatment system,
clearance from the Northwestern Health Unit or designated authority is required to
permit the garden suite to connect to the septic system servicing the main dwelling;
d) The name of the person(s) who is to live in the garden suite; and
e) When the garden suite will be removed.
2.23
GROUNDWATER RESOURCES
2.23.1 Groundwater resources are used as a source of potable water supply in Pickle Lake. No
development shall be permitted that result in the contamination of groundwater
resources. The Township should prepare a Groundwater Management Strategy which
identifies several strategies and initiatives that provide for the protection of
groundwater resources and the municipal water supply.
2.23.2 The Groundwater Management Strategy will identify the groundwater aquifer source
area of the municipal water supply that is sensitive to potential contamination. Within
each of the wellhead capture zones certain types of land uses, that have the potential to
adversely impact on the groundwater resources, will be prohibited. Any existing uses
that have the potential to adversely impact on groundwater resources will be identified
in the Groundwater Management Strategy and best management practices will be
adopted to protect against possible adverse impacts. Over the long-term these identified
uses would be encouraged to locate outside the groundwater aquifer source area.
2.23.3 The Township, together with other government agencies, shall develop contingency
plans to address such matters as accidental motor vehicle spills, develop and conduct
regular groundwater monitoring, establish hazardous waste collection programme, and
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encourage the use of water conservation measures.
2.23.4 For all development on private wells in areas not serviced by the municipal water supply,
the proponent shall provide evidence that the development can be adequately and
safely serviced by a private potable water supply and there is no adverse impact on
groundwater resources.
2.24
GROUP HOMES
2.24.1 The following types of Group Homes administered under Provincial legislation shall be
permitted to establish in any residential zone or residence:
a) Approved homes;
b) Homes for special care;
c) Supportive housing programs, adult community mental health programs;
d) Children's residences;
e) Accommodation services for the developmentally disabled;
f)
Satellite residences for seniors; and
g) Homes for individuals who have physical disabilities, where the Province licenses,
funds or approves the home.
2.24.2 A group home is defined as a housekeeping unit in a residential dwelling in which a
maximum of four (4) residents, excluding staff, live as a family under responsible
supervision.
2.24.3 Only those group homes that can be supported by the existing level and range of
community, social and medical services available in the Township shall be permitted.
2.24.4
All group homes shall be licensed or approved under provincial statute and comply with
the Zoning By-law.
2.25
HOME INDUSTRIES AND HOME OCCUPATIONS
2.25.1 Home industries and home occupations shall be permitted in Residential land uses
provided they are not offensive nor create a nuisance because of noise, hours of
operation, odour, traffic generation or other means and shall not detract from the
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principal residential use. All new home industries shall require an amendment to the
Zoning By-law and must be adequately separated from residential and other sensitive
land uses, both on and off the property. Home industries, therefore, will be designed and
operated in a manner that is compatible with surrounding land uses and does not create
adverse noise, visual impacts, or health and safety concerns.
2.25.2 The Zoning By-law shall contain regulations with respect to home industries and home
occupations. These regulations shall indicate, among other matters, the zones in which
home industries and home occupations are permitted, the types of activities which shall
be considered as home industries and home occupations and appropriate buffering for
home industries. Amendments to the Zoning By-law to permit home industries and
accommodations which may conflict with surrounding residential uses, such as wood-
working shops, auto body repair, auto repair, window frame shops, welding shops,
carpentry shops, and machine shops shall provide suitable mitigative measures, such as
buffering, separation distances, to reduce and minimize the conflict between adjacent
residential uses.
2.25.3 Generally, home occupations shall include occupations or professions which are
conducted entirely within a dwelling unit, while home industries are conducted primarily
within an accessory building.
2.25.4 The home industry or home occupation shall be secondary to the main use of the
property and not generate adverse or incompatible effects with the surrounding area.
The home industry or home occupation shall relocate to an appropriately zoned site at
such time when the home industry or home occupation can no longer be considered
secondary to the main residential use of the property.
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2.25.5 Access approval from the Ministry of Transportation is required for those home
industries or home occupations that have access from Provincial Highway 599 as per the
requirements of Section 2.31.
2.25.6 Where required by the Environmental Protection Act, a Certificate of Approval must be
obtained prior to the commencement of the home industrial use.
2.25.7 Where contamination is suspected, the reuse of former home industry sites for
alternative land uses shall be considered in accordance with the provisions of Policy 2.12.
2.25.8 Any home industry requiring water use shall comply with relevant environmental
legislation and guidelines, including those administered by the Ministry of the
Environment, Conservation and Parks (MECP). Where required under the Environmental
Protection Act or the Ontario Water Resources Act, a Permit to Take Water (PTTW) must
be obtained prior to commencing operations.
2.25.9. Home industries that utilize private wells must also meet Northwest Health Unit
requirements. Where water use either exceeds 10,000 litres per day or has the potential
to impact the quantity and/or quality of local water resources, additional approvals such
as Environmental Compliance Authorization may be required to ensure protection of
water supply, public health, and the natural environment.
2.26
LAND USE COMPATIBILITY
2.26.1
The Township of Pickle Lake shall have regard for cultural heritage resources in the
undertaking of municipal public works or any similar municipal undertaking causing
impact. Where necessary, Council will require satisfactory measures such as
archaeological or cultural assessments to mitigate any negative impacts on significant
heritage resources.
2.26.2
As much as possible land use conflicts should be avoided. The encroachment of sensitive
land uses and industrial uses on one another is discouraged. Buffering and separation
distances in accordance with the Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change's "D"
Series or other applicable guidelines shall be incorporated between sensitive and
industrial uses to minimize potential adverse effects, such as noise, odour, vibration,
particulate and other contaminants.
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2.26.3
Information regarding Noise Exposure Forecast (NEF) contours is not available for the
Pickle Lake Airport. New residential development and other noise sensitive uses such as
hospitals, nursing homes, schools, day care centres, etc. may be permitted in proximity
to the airport subject to the findings of a Noise and Vibration Impact Study and
recommendations for noise mitigation measures.
2.26.4
In all land use designations where noise and vibration, may be a concern with respect to
Provincial Highways, sewage treatment facilities, landfills, and any wind-based electric
power generation, the following considerations will apply, in conjunction with or
complementary to other separation-related policies in this Official Plan:
a) New development abutting a Provincial Highway:
All proposed new development within 150 metres of a Provincial Highway right-of-
way may be required to undertake noise studies, to the satisfaction of the Township,
consistent with the requirements of the Ministry of Transportation and the Ministry
of the Environment and Climate Change and shall undertake appropriate measures
to mitigate any adverse effects from noise that are identified.
b) Wind-based electric power generation:
Noise studies, as applicable in accordance with all Provincial requirements and
guidelines, and any resultant recommended remedial measures, will be required in
association with any proposal for wind-based electrical power generation.
c) New development adjacent to Industrial Uses:
The Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change "Guideline D-6 Compatibility
between Industrial Facilities and Sensitive Land Uses" shall be complied with for the
requirements of noise, odour, vibration and dust studies with respect to the impacts
of Class I, II, and III industrial uses. Any mitigation measures required from the results
of the studies to address adverse impacts will be required as part of the
development of new sensitive land uses.
2.26.5 Whenever a change in land use is proposed, consideration shall be given to the effect of
the proposed use on existing land uses. Where there are potential compatibility
concerns, consideration shall be given to the extent to which increased site plan
requirements can reduce the potential impacts. If the impacts cannot be minimized to
acceptable levels the proposed development shall not proceed.
Compatible development means development that, although it is not necessarily the
same as or similar to existing buildings in the vicinity, nonetheless coexists with existing
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development without causing undue adverse impact on surrounding properties.
Compatibility can be achieved in a variety of ways, including the provision of appropriate
setbacks, buffering features, and transition in building height and massing.
2.26.6 Compatibility of new developments shall be assessed based on the following criteria:
a) Height and massing: new buildings must have regards to the height and massing of
adjacent buildings. Where variation in height or massing is proposed, a transition is
desirable;
b) Pattern of surrounding community: proposed developments must consider the
character of the surrounding buildings, including scale and rhythm, massing, and
architectural design;
c) Outdoor amenity areas: the privacy of outdoor amenity areas of adjacent residential
units must be respected;
d) Shadowing: shadowing on adjacent properties must be minimized, particularly on
outdoor amenity areas;
e) Lighting: the potential for light spill over or glare onto adjacent light-sensitive areas
must be minimized;
f)
Noise and Air Quality: the development should be located and designed to minimize
the potential for significant adverse impacts on adjacent sensitive uses related to
noise, odours, and other emissions.
g) Parking: adequate on-site parking must be provided, with minimal impact on
adjacent uses;
h) Loading and service areas: the operational characteristics and visual appearance of
loading and services areas (including garbage and outdoor storage areas) must be
designed to mitigate adverse effects on adjacent properties and should be located
away from residential uses, where possible; and
i)
Vehicular access: the location and orientation of vehicular access must consider
impact on adjacent properties including noise, glare and loss of privacy.
j)
Proposed developments shall be in accordance with MECP guidelines D54 and shall
ensure that there is no risk of contamination to potable water supply wells and
ground water resources.
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2.27
MINE HAZARDS
2.27.1 Development in proximity to the mine
hazards located in the former townsite of
Pickle Crow, the Thierry Mine site and the
Dona Lake Mine site shall be prohibited
unless access or development is required
to remediate a specific mine hazard.
2.27.2 Progressive rehabilitation is required for
any mine hazard in accordance with the
requirements of the Mining Act. Input
from the Township will be via the public
review opportunities of a Closure Plan, if
the Director appointed by the Minister of
Northern
Development
and
Mines
requires a plan to be submitted should the
progressive
rehabilitation
not
meet
provincial standards.
2.27.3 Development on lands within 1000 metres
of the abandoned mine hazards as shown
on
Schedule
"B"
-
Development
Constraints will be permitted only if
rehabilitation measures to address and
mitigate the hazard have been completed in accordance with the requirements of the
Ministry of Northern Development and Mines. Refer to Ontario Abandoned mine
hazards identified at the time of the approval of this Official Plan are illustrated on
Schedule "B" - Development Constraints and current information regarding the location
of abandoned mine hazards is available from the Ministry of Northern Development and
Mines.
2.27.4
Proposed development on, abutting or adjacent to lands affected by Mine Hazards to
be supported by a study prepared by a qualified professional that:
a) Identifies potential safety hazards;
b) Demonstrates that the site can be rehabilitated to mitigate the known or suspected
hazard; and
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c) Establishes measures to address and mitigate known or suspected hazards.
2.28
MOBILE HOME PARKS
2.28.1 Mobile home parks shall be permitted in the Residential land use designation subject to
an amendment to the Zoning By-law and provided the development can be adequately
serviced with municipal water and sanitary sewage services.
2.28.2 The development of mobile home parks and any future expansion of a mobile home park
shall be subject to site plan control pursuant to the requirements of Section 41 of the
Planning Act, and will include, but not be limited to, the following considerations:
a) Entrances and exits and road widenings;
b) On-site parking for residents and visitors;
c) On-site open space and recreational activity areas;
d) Landscaping, fencing and buffering;
e) Size, orientation and spatial separation of the mobile home sites;
f)
Emergency access;
g) On-site servicing including water and sewage works, grading and storm water
management; and
h) Outside storage.
2.29
NATURAL HERITAGE FEATURES AND AREAS
2.29.1 Natural heritage features and areas will be protected from incompatible development.
Development and site alteration will not be permitted in significant habitat of
endangered and threatened species or in significant wetlands. Development and site
alteration will not be permitted in fish habitat except in accordance with provincial and
federal requirements.
2.29.2 Development and site alteration may be permitted in significant wildlife habitat, in
significant areas of natural and scientific interest (ANSI) or on adjacent lands to, fish
habitat, significant wetlands, significant wildlife habitat and significant areas of natural
and scientific interest if it is demonstrated that there will be no negative impacts on the
natural features or their ecological functions. Site specific evaluations may be
undertaken by a qualified professional to confirm or determine an alternative adjacent
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land width. Adjacent lands will be determined through reference to the Ministry of
Natural Resources and Forestry Significant Wildlife Habitat Technical Guide.
2.29.3 Applications for development and/or site alteration on or within natural heritage
features and areas or on adjacent lands will be subject to an Environmental Impact Study
(EIS). This assessment shall be prepared by a qualified professional and shall include:
a) A detailed study area description including characterization of key functions and
features;
b) A description of the degree and extent of the ecological functions as they exist or
are naturally evolving;
c) A detailed description of the proposed development and an identification of the
proposed activities;
d) A summary of predicted direct and indirect effects of the proposed development;
e) Identification and evaluation of options for avoidance and where avoidance is
unattainable, opportunities for mitigation and rehabilitation;
f)
Selection of the preferred mitigation/rehabilitation strategy;
g) A summary of the predicted net effects after mitigation and rehabilitation; and
h) A proposed monitoring program, where necessary.
2.29.4 The cost of the Environmental Impact Study (EIS) will be borne by the proponent of the
development and is subject to a peer review by the Township.
2.30
PORTABLE ASPHALT PLANTS
2.30.1
A portable asphalt plant means a facility with equipment designed to heat and dry
aggregate and to mix aggregate with bituminous asphalt to produce asphalt paving
material and includes stockpiling and storage of bulk materials used in the process. A
portable asphalt plant is not of permanent construction but is designed to be dismantled
and moved to another location as required.
2.30.2 Portable asphalt plants used by a public road authority or their agents, shall be permitted
throughout the Township, subject to the approval of the Ministry of the Environment,
except for the following locations:
a) In the developed area of the townsites of Pickle Lake and Central Patricia;
b) Within 400 metres of an existing residential use;
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c) Where severe environmental disruption will occur; and
d) Within any groundwater protection zone.
2.30.3
Portable asphalt plants used on public authority contracts shall be permitted without an
amendment to this Plan or the Zoning By-law provided the Township of Pickle Lake is
given adequate notice and an opportunity to express concern regarding the location of
the plant.
2.30.4
Portable asphalt plants shall be removed from the site and the site rehabilitated upon
completion of the road project.
2.31
PROVINCIAL HIGHWAYS
2.31.1 Provincial Highways are roadways under the jurisdiction of the Ontario Ministry of
Transportation. These roads are designed to facilitate the movement of traffic to the
municipality. Highway No. 599 is the Provincial Highway providing access to the
Township.
2.31.2 Direct access onto a provincial highway will be restricted. Development shall be
encouraged to utilize local roads and service roads wherever possible. Where access is a
possibility, it will only be considered to those properties that meet the requirements of
the Ministry of Transportation's access management practices and principles.
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2.31.3 In addition to all the applicable municipal requirements, all proposed development
located adjacent to, and in the vicinity of, a provincial highway within the Ministry of
Transportation's permit control area under the Public Transportation and Highway
Improvement Act, will also be subject to Ministry of Transportation approval. Early
consultation with the Ministry of Transportation is encouraged to ensure the integration
of municipal planning initiatives with provincial transportation planning. Any new areas
in the municipality identified for future development that are located adjacent to, or in
the vicinity, of a Provincial Highway or interchange/intersection within Ministry of
Transportation's permit control area will be subject to Ministry of Transportation's
policies, standards and requirements.
2.31.4 A Transportation Impact Study, prepared by a professional and certified engineer, may
be required to address both the impact of any new development upon the Provincial
Highway system, as well as any associated highway improvements that are required
prior to the approval of the development.
2.31.5 The Ministry of Transportation's policy is one highway entrance for one lot of record.
Back lot development cannot use another entrance for access to a Provincial Highway.
2.31.6
Where a draft plan of subdivision is proposed adjacent to a Provincial Highway, the
layout of the subdivision is to be designed such that the lots back onto the Provincial
Highway and front onto a local internal road.
2.31.7
Any new proposed access connection (e.g., public road or signalized intersection) onto
a Provincial Highway shall meet the Ministry of Transportation's access management
practices and principles.
2.31.8
Any proposals for snowmobiles or trail crossings of Provincial Highways will require the
prior approval of the Ministry of Transportation.
2.31.9
A drainage/stormwater management report/plan shall be prepared by a qualified
engineer and reviewed and approved by the Ministry of Transportation for those
developments located adjacent to, or in the vicinity of, a Provincial Highway whose
drainage would impact the highway and/or downstream properties.
2.31.10 Outdoor storage and loading areas should be visually screened or appropriately located
so as not to be visible to the traveling public.
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2.31.11 Entrances serving home occupations, home industries or businesses located adjacent to
Provincial Highways require the approval of the Ministry of Transportation. Typically,
the Ministry of Transportation will require that the property owner obtain an entrance
permit and a sign permit if necessary. As a condition of these permits, the Ministry of
Transportation requires the property owner to acknowledge that the use of their
existing entrance cannot be converted to a commercial entrance in the future without
the review and approval of the Ministry of Transportation, and that an additional
entrance will not be permitted to accommodate the home occupations, industry or
business. In addition, the Ministry of Transportation would not support a severance that
would result in a separate entrance to a business and one for the retained parcel.
2.31.12 For highway safety reasons, wind turbines located adjacent to a Provincial Highway will
be set back a minimum distance measured from the limit of the highway property line
equal to the distance of the height of the wind turbine structure plus the length of one
blade.
2.32
SIGNIFICANT WILDLIFE HABITAT
As defined in the Provincial Policy Statement (PPS) wildlife habitat are areas where
plants, animals, and other organisms live, and find adequate amounts of food, water,
shelter, and space needed to sustain their populations. Specific wildlife habitats of
concern may include areas where species concentrate at a vulnerable point in their
annual or life cycle; and areas which are important to migratory or non-migratory
species.
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Wildlife habitat is considered significant where it is: ecologically important in terms of
features, functions, representation or amount, and contributing to the quality and
diversity of an identifiable geographic area or natural heritage system. Criteria for
determining significance of the wildlife habitat is provided in the Ontario Ministry of
Natural Resources Significant Wildlife Habitat Technical Guide (October 2000) and
Natural Heritage Reference Manual (2005) and features will be identified and delineated
consistent with these references and direction from the Ministry of Natural Resources
and Forestry.
2.32.1 Where, significant wildlife habitats are designated, development and site alterations
shall not be permitted within the feature.
2.32.2
Adjacent lands to significant wildlife habitat are defined as 120 metres from the
boundary of the feature at a minimum unless there are other site specific considerations
such as species habits, type of development, and/or landscape characteristics that may
warrant extending (or in some cases retracting) the adjacent land boundary for the
purposes of meeting the preceding policy.
2.32.3
Preliminary ecological assessments will be conducted when development and/or site
alteration is proposed to determine if the proposed development is within or adjacent
to significant wildlife habitat. Preliminary assessments (constraints analysis) will be
based on existing mapping and reference information, existing local knowledge, and
preliminary field visits.
2.32.4
Where preliminary assessments indicate proposed development is within or adjacent to
significant wildlife habitat an Environmental Impact Study (EIS) will be required to
determine whether there will be negative impacts on the natural features or their
ecological functions.
2.32.5 Where significant wildlife habitat is shown on Schedule "C" - Natural Heritage, new
development or site alteration will not be permitted until an EIS is prepared by a qualified
professional that demonstrates to the satisfaction of Council that there will be no
negative impact on the species at risk or its ecological functions.
2.32.6
Where development is proposed within 50 metres of significant wildlife habitat an EIS
completed by a qualified person shall be required in accordance with Section 3.8 of this
Plan and it shall be demonstrated that the proposed development will have no negative
impact on the habitat.
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2.32.7 The EIS shall also make recommendations with respect to appropriate performance
standards and mitigation techniques. The Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry is
the lead agency responsible for approving the delineation of significant wildlife habitat
and determining sufficiency of mitigation measures contained within EIS. The Ministry
shall be consulted on applications adjacent to significant wildlife habitat.
2.33
THREATENED AND ENDANGERED SPECIES
The Environmental Species Act prohibits the killing, harming, harassment, capture of
taking of a Species at Risk in Ontario (SARO) and damaging or destroying their habitat.
The protection of significant habitat of threatened or endangered species, especially
habitat essential for reproduction or for survival at critical points in the life cycle, is
fundamental for the recovery of these species at risk. Protection is necessary to prevent
the expiration of species and to assist with their recovery.
2.33.1 Development and site alteration shall not be permitted in significant habitat of species
listed on the Species at Risk in Ontario (SARO) list as endangered or threatened.
2.33.2 Where a habitat regulation under the Endangered Species Act is in place for a species,
the regulated habitat is significant threatened or endangered species habitat for the
purposes of the Provincial Policy Statement.
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2.33.3 Where preliminary assessments indicate the potential presence of significant habitat of
threatened and endangered species, the local Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry
office will be contacted by the Township for review and confirmation of the information.
2.33.4
The presence of Species at Risk (extirpated, endangered or threatened species) shall be
identified using the Natural Heritage Information Centre (NHIC) provincial database, and
through consultation with Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry.
2.33.5
An Environmental Impact Study (EIS) shall be carried out during the planning of
development and site alteration projects to determine whether a listed species or its
habitat may be present before carrying out an activity that may contravene the
Endangered Species Act. The EIS should demonstrate that there will be no negative
impacts on the habitat of endangered and threatened species or its ecological function.
The EIS must be completed by a qualified professional to address potential impacts on
the habitat of endangered and threatened species. To accommodate endangered and
threatened species and their habitats, and to minimize any adverse effects on these
species, some activities may need to be modified and be subject to best management
practices to mitigate an activity's impacts. On a case-by-case basis, additional actions
may be required to address specific impacts on a species at a particular site or location.
2.33.6
Where developments or site alteration is proposed within 120 metres of the boundary
of the habitat of a species at risk, the proponent shall provide the Township with an EIS
that demonstrates that there will be no negative impacts on the significant habitat or
on its ecological function. Where warranted by site- and species-specific factors,
development proposals further than 120 metres from significant portions of the habitat
of endangered and threatened species may also require an EIS.
2.33.7
If impacting an endangered or threatened species cannot be avoided, a permit or
agreement under the Endangered Species Act should be obtained before the activity
proceeds. Township staff will work directly with Ministry of Natural Resources and
Forestry district staff to develop agreements or permits when required.
2.34
TINY HOMES
2.34.1 Tiny homes are an alternative form of affordable housing and Council should encourage
tiny homes in all Residential zones that are used for short term accommodation, long
term or year-round use, and as tourism opportunities, subject to servicing, design and
site-specific considerations.
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2.35
TOURIST ACCOMMODATION
2.35.1 Tourist accommodation is consisted as renting out dwellings including cottages for short
term accommodations. The tourist accommodation can be all bedrooms or the entire
dwelling as a place of temporary residence, lodging or occupancy by way of concession,
permit, lease, rental agreement or similar agreement for any period of 5 to 30
consecutive calendar days.
2.36
WASTE DISPOSAL SITES
2.36.1
Development shall be prohibited on all waste disposal sites located in the Township,
including closed sites. Waste disposal sites are considered an Industrial use.
2.36.2
Development proposed within 500 metres of an existing or closed waste disposal site
shall not be approved under a plan of subdivision, consent or building permit unless it
can be demonstrated that there is no evidence of leachate, methane gas migration or
other contaminants present in the soils or ground water supply to the satisfaction of the
Ministry of Environment and Climate Change and the Township of Pickle Lake.
2.36.3
Waste disposal sites and facilities will be planned and maintained to ensure the sanitary,
economic, efficient and most environmentally appropriate disposal of waste and in
accordance with provincial regulations. New waste disposal sites shall proceed only by
way of amendment to this Plan.
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2.36.4
The planning criteria for the Township's consideration of applications for amendment
to this Official Plan and/or the Zoning By-law for new or expanded waste disposal sites
within the Township are:
a) Locations of poor agricultural potential;
b) Locations removed from proposed or existing built-up areas;
c) The adequacy of access on roads of suitable construction and the nature of the roads
relative to the type and volume of traffic anticipated;
d) Locations generally not exposed to public view and the capability of adequate buffer
areas to preserve the scenic beauty and amenity of an area;
e) The use and character of the surrounding lands and the potential for compatibility
of both the landfill and the proposed final use;
f)
The potential for negative effect to the environment including ground and surface
water, soils and air subject to the proposed control and mitigation of such effects;
and
g) The potential for effect on other land use planning objectives of the Township which
may be relevant.
2.37
WATER RESOURCES
2.37.1 Protecting the quality and quantity of groundwater and surface water is a public health
and environmental issue. Groundwater contributes to the base flow of streams and to
the quantity and quality of potable water that can be drawn from private wells. Towards
safeguarding the integrity of the groundwater and surface water resources, the
Township will manage the resource to ensure that flows within natural systems are
maintained and that new development can be accommodated within the system without
affecting the supplies (from both quantity and quality standpoints) available to other
users.
2.37.2 The quality and quantity of ground water and surface water will be protected, improved
or restored by:
a) Considering impacts of a development proposal at a watershed scale;
b) Identifying surface water features, ground water features, hydrologic functions and
natural heritage features and areas integral to the ecological and hydrological
integrity of the watershed;
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c) Promoting efficient and sustainable use of water resources, including practices for
water conservation and sustaining water quality;
d) Ensuring best stormwater management practices to minimize stormwater volumes
and contaminated loads from entering the watercourses and maintain or increase
the extent of vegetative and pervious surfaces.
2.37.3 Development in the townsite of Pickle Lake and townsite of Central Patricia can change
existing conditions such that the quantity and quality of stormwater run-off is altered.
Stormwater management considers both water quantity and quality aspects of
stormwater run-off where artificial drainage improvements or practices become
necessary. The protection and rehabilitation of stream corridors and erosion control
along watercourses are best approached through an integrated strategy and best
management practices. It is especially crucial for the Township to encourage best
practices, included but not limited to the following policies:
a) Stormwater management shall be integrated as a component of the development
approval process, particularly for subdivisions, multiple lot/unit residential
development; commercial, industrial and institutional and in the design and
implementation of stormwater infrastructure within the settlement areas;
b) Stormwater management shall incorporate an ecosystem approach through the
design, construction and post construction phases;
c) Ecological functions, particularly fish habitat, will be conserved or enhanced on a
local and sub-watershed basis;
d) Stormwater management plans shall be considered as an opportunity to rectify
existing nutrient, contaminant, erosion or hydraulic flow issues;
e) Stormwater management planning should include water quality targets;
f)
In the design and construction of stormwater management infrastructure best
management practices shall be used to ensure that, wherever feasible, the emphasis
will be on on-site facilities to resolve or manage storm water, so as to minimize the
Township's obligation for the assumption and maintenance of ponds or other
facilities;
g) That there will not be any new or increased downstream flooding or erosion;
h) That natural habitat areas are protected or enhanced or restored;
i)
That a construction mitigation plan is instituted to prevent stream borne sediments,
changes in flow or other adverse characteristics from affecting the ecological
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functions or other impacts on receiving waters during construction;
j)
That the post construction phase shall include rehabilitation continued maintenance
or infrastructure and preferably, a monitoring program;
k) The Township will develop a strategy for stormwater management that incorporates
a consistent series of best management practices, point and non-point source
contaminant controls and infrastructure improvements on a watershed and sub-
watershed basis.
2.37.4 The Township will ensure that clean, safe and reliable drinking water is supplied to all
consumers served by the Pickle Lake Drinking Water System. The Township shall comply
with all applicable legislation and regulations under the Safe Drinking Water Act.
2.38
WAYSIDE PITS AND QUARRIES
2.38.1 A wayside pit or wayside quarry means a temporary pit or quarry opened and used by a
public road authority or their agent, solely for the purposes of a particular road project
or contract of road construction or maintenance. Accessory aggregate processing
operations such as crushing, screening, washing and stockpiling of aggregate product are
also considered to be permitted uses in a wayside pit or quarry.
2.38.2 Wayside pits and quarries shall be permitted throughout the Township except for the
following:
a) In areas designated Residential;
b) Within 90 metres of an existing residential use; and
c) Where severe environmental disruption will occur.
2.38.3 Wayside pits and quarries used on public authority contracts shall be permitted without
an amendment to this Plan or the Zoning By-law provided that the Township is given
adequate notice and an opportunity to express concern regarding the opening of the pit
or quarry.
2.38.4
When considering the establishment of new wayside pits and quarries or the expansion
of existing operations, consideration shall be given to cultural heritage resources,
including the completion of archaeological assessments and appropriate mitigative
measures, as required.
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2.38.5. Final rehabilitation of wayside pits and quarries is required. Rehabilitation activities shall
be carried out in consultation with, and to the satisfaction of, the Township of Pickle
Lake.
2.39
WETLANDS
2.39.1 As defined in the Provincially Policy Statement, wetlands are lands where the water table
is close to or at the surface. In either case the presence of abundant water has caused
the formation of hydric soils and has favoured the dominance of either hydrophytic
plants or water tolerant plants. The four major types of wetlands are swamps, marshes,
bogs and fens. Periodically soaked or wetlands being used for agricultural purposes
which no longer exhibit wetland characteristics are not considered to be wetlands for
the purposes of this definition.
2.39.2 Wetland areas are a significant environmental resource, which contribute to the
ecological well-being of the natural environment. It is the intent of this Plan to protect
wetland areas within or adjacent to the Township from incompatible land uses.
2.39.3 There are no known provincially significant wetland areas in the Township. Nevertheless,
if one is identified, no development or site alteration will be permitted in or adjacent to
the wetland feature. Lands adjacent to a provincially significant wetland are defined to
be within 120 metres unless an Environmental Impact Study (EIS) is prepared by a
qualified professional that demonstrates to the satisfaction of Council that there will be
no negative impact on the wetland its ecological functions.
2.40
ZONING BY-LAWS
2.40.1 The policies of this Plan and all land use designations shall be implemented through a
comprehensive Zoning By-law. Any land use designation may have more than one zone
category that regulates and controls the permitted uses.
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Land Use Designations
& Policies
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SECTION 3 - LAND USE DESIGNATIONS AND POLICIES
3.1
GENERAL
3.1.1
Land use designations have been established for Township of Pickle Lake. Schedule "A"
- Land Use Plan illustrates the land use designations and should be read together in
conjunction with the policies of this Plan.
3.1.2
The intent of this section of the Plan is to promote land use functions by minimizing land
use conflicts and providing an attractive development pattern consistent with existing
land uses and economic development of the Township.
3.1.3
General policies related to existing non-conforming uses, of which existed at the date of
adoption of this Plan, may be deemed to conform with the extent of this Plan for the
purposes of any Zoning By-law passed under Section 34 of the Planning Act . Such uses
may be zoned in accordance with their present use and performance standards, or a
limited range of similar uses provided:
a) The zoning will not permit any significant change of use or performance standard
that will aggravate any situation detrimental to adjacent complying uses;
b) They do not constitute a danger to surrounding uses and persons by virtue of their
hazardous nature or the traffic they generate;
c) They do not pollute air and/or water to the extent of interfering with the ordinary
enjoyment of property;
d) There is no interference with the desirable development or enjoyment of the
adjacent area; and
e) The use of land does not conflict with any provincial legislation, regulation or
policies.
3.1.4
General policies relating to the expansion or enlargement of non-conforming uses, it is
Council's intent that any land use existing at the date of approval of this Plan which does
not conform with the land use designation shown on Schedule "A" - Land Use Plan,
termed a 'non-conforming use', eventually should cease to exist so that the affected land
may convert to a use in conformity with this Official Plan and the provisions of the
implementing Zoning By-law.
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In certain instances, Council may consider enlargement or redevelopment of a non-
conforming subject to:
a) The proposed extension or enlargement shall be dealt with application for an Official
Plan amendment or Zoning By-law amendment pursuant to Section 34(10) or
Section 44 of the Planning Act;
b) Special attention to the potential and merits for the relocation of such use to a
different location where it would be in compliance with this Plan;
c) Council shall be satisfied that the proposed extension or enlargement of the
established non-conforming use will not unduly aggravate the situation created by
the existence of the use and to ensure the protection of the wider interests of the
general public;
d) That the proposed extension or enlargement will be in an appropriate proportion to
the size of the non-conforming use established prior to the passing of the original
implementing Zoning By-law;
e) That an application which would affect the boundary between areas of different
land use designations in this Plan will only be processed under these policies if it can
be considered as a 'minor adjustment' under this Plan. Major intrusions will,
however, require an amendment to this Plan;
f)
That the characteristics of the existing non-conforming use and the proposed
extension or enlargement will be examined with regard to noise, vibration, fumes,
smoke, dust, odour, lighting and traffic generation. No amendment to the Zoning
By-law shall be made if one or more of such nuisance factors will be created or
increased so as to add substantially to the incompatibility of the use with the
surrounding area;
g) That the neighbouring conforming uses will be protected where necessary by the
provision of areas for landscaping, buffering or screening, appropriate setbacks for
building and structures, devices and measures to reduce nuisances and, where
necessary, by regulations for alleviating adverse effects caused by outside storage,
lighting, advertising signs, etc. Such provisions and regulations will be applied to the
proposed extension or enlargement and, wherever feasible, be extended to the
established use to improve its compatibility with the surrounding area;
h) That traffic and parking conditions in the vicinity will not be adversely affected by
the approval of the application, and traffic hazards will be kept to a minimum by
appropriate design of entrance and exit points to and from the site, and
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improvement
of
sight
conditions
especially
near
intersections;
i)
That
adequate
provisions have been
or will be made for
off-street
parking
and loading facilities;
j)
Those
municipal
services
such
as
water
supply,
sanitary and storm
sewers and roads are
adequate or can be
made adequate; and
k) That the proposed
expansion
or
enlargement will not
increase the burden
on public agencies
and public health
and safety and shall
be compliant with
applicable legislation
and regulations.
3.1.5
General
policies
that
relate to existing undersized lots, Council shall be satisfied that the construction of a
dwelling on an existing lot of record having an area less than 1 hectare (2.47 acres), but
greater than 0.4 hectare (1 acre) provided it can be demonstrated by a hydrogeological
study that there will be no groundwater impacts.
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3.2
AGRICULTURAL - RURAL AREAS
3.2.1
Land designated as Agricultural - Rural Area (AR) is shown on the Schedule "A" - Land
Use Plan and are located beyond the settlement areas of the Township providing
opportunities for limited development. The intent of this Plan is to maintain the
agricultural and rural character and environment of the Township while simultaneously
promoting the Agricultural - Rural Area for recreation and tourism related activities and
uses.
3.2.2
Development shall not be in areas that would adversely affect existing agricultural
operations. New land uses, including the creation of lots and new or expanding livestock
facilities, will comply with Minimum Distance Separation (MDS) formulae established by
the Province, as amended from time to time, to minimize odour conflicts between
livestock facilities and developments.
3.2.3
Minimum Distance Separation (MDS) OMFRA needs to be addressed for all severance
applications and must comply with a MDS formula as amended by the Ministry from time
to time to minimize odour conflicts between livestock facilities.
3.2.4
Permitted uses in the Agricultural - Rural Area (AR) designation shall be compatible with
the agricultural and rural landscape and can be sustained by rural service levels and
include:
a) Low density residential uses (e.g., single detached dwelling units, tiny homes, semi-
detached dwelling units);
b) Seasonal residential uses;
c) Home occupations, home industries;
d) Hunting and fishing camps;
e) Tourism related uses;
f)
Small scale commercial and small scale industrial;
g) Agricultural;
h) Agriculture-related uses;
i)
On-farm diversified uses;
j)
Extraction of peat for horticulture or fuel; and
k) Aggregate and mineral extraction.
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3.2.5
While land in the Agricultural - Rural Area designation may be developed for a variety of
uses, regard shall be given to ensure that development is compatible with surrounding
land uses and appropriate for the site before development approval is given.
3.2.6
A limited number of permanent and seasonal low density residential uses shall be
permitted in the Agricultural - Rural Area on existing lots of record and on lots created
through the consent and subdivision process in accordance with the policies of this Plan
and provided that:
a) New residential uses should be a reasonable distance and are oriented away from
Industrial uses to minimize the adverse effects of odour, dust, noise, vibration and
other contaminants. The Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change may be
consulted to obtain input with respect to separation distances and buffering
requirements for residential development adjacent to industrial uses; and
b) New lots for residential uses must be a minimum area of 1 hectare (2.47 acres) that
is necessary for the installation of a private water supply and sanitary sewage
disposal system approved by the Northwestern Health Unit or designated authority.
3.2.7
Plans of subdivisions for rural residential purposes greater than five (5) lots shall require
a Planning Justification Study that addresses the need and scale of the proposed
development based on the following considerations:
a) Demand for the type of development proposed;
b) The amount of developable land available within existing residential areas;
c) An evaluation of other sites available to accommodate the development within
other areas of the Township;
d) Long term servicing impacts, environmental factors and impact on surrounding land
uses;
e) The scale and design of the development is compatible with the surrounding
development and rural character in general;
f)
Any necessary infrastructure and public facilities can be provided or are available to
service the development in an efficient manner;
g) Minimum lot area of 1 hectare (2.47 acres) is required to ensure there is sufficient
area necessary for the installation of a private water supply and sanitary sewage
disposal system;
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h) A water quality/quantity assessment which demonstrates that there are adequate
water quantity and quality available to meet the domestic requirements of the
development; and
i)
Comply with the MDS formulae by the Province to minimize odour conflicts between
livestock facilities and development, as amended time from time.
3.2.8
Garden suites accessory to the main residential use may be permitted in the Rural area
pursuant to the policies contained in Section 2.22 of this Plan.
3.2.9
Tiny homes are permitted subject to the following standards that shall be provided:
a) The site should have safe and convenient access to a maintained public or private
road;
b) On-site water and sanitary services shall be adequate for the use;
c) Maximum density of 20 units per hectare of developable land area;
d) The size of the tiny home shall not be smaller than the minimum required size set
out in Ontario's Building Code, of 17.5 m2 (188 ft2); and
e) On-site parking shall be required.
3.2.10 An accessory unit within an existing dwelling is permitted and shall be subject to the
following requirements:
a) The unit may be located in a single detached and semi-detached dwelling or street
townhouse;
b) In addition to the primary residential use, no more than 2 additional accessory
dwelling units are permitted on one lot;
c) The lot size and configuration are sufficient to accommodate adequate parking and
open/amenity spaces;
d) The building age and condition can support the intensified use and the building code
requirements as well as health and safety requirements, can be satisfied;
e) Shall be permitted in compliance with all relevant Zoning By-law provisions;
f)
While permitted in basements, are not be permitted in the cellar area of a dwelling;
g) Additional dwelling units can be attached (e.g., basement in-law suite) or
detached (e.g., a converted garage), so long as they align with policy; and
h) The availability and adequacy of municipal services to accommodate the increased
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density shall be available for the accumulative and maximum of 3 dwelling units;
and
i)
Shall not be less than approximately 45 m2 (584 ft2).
3.2.11 The release of Crown Land in the Agricultural - Rural Area for low density seasonal
residential and recreational infrastructure, such as docks and boat launch/parking areas,
is supported by the Township.
3.2.12 Until such time as there is mineral resource extraction, alternative land uses will be
considered in the Agricultural - Rural Area. Low density cottage or seasonal residential
uses and recreational infrastructure are considered appropriate alternative land uses
that would not restrict access to possible mineral resources or hinder mining operations
and activities at some point in the future. To mitigate against possible conflicts between
current and future mineral exploration and mining activities, MNRF will be contacted for
any proposed development in the area designated under Mineral Potential under
Schedule B. Land development and activities in these resources and/or on adjacent lands
which would either preclude/hinder the establishment of new operations or access to
the resources shall only be permitted if:
a) resource use would not be feasible;
b) the proposed land-use or development serves a greater long-term public interest;
and
c) issues of public health public safety, and environmental impacts are addressed.
3.2.13 To further mitigate against possible conflicts between future mining activities and
seasonal residential uses, it is the intent of Council that warning clauses be registered on
title with the individual seasonal residential lots in areas of mineral resource potential
indicating the rights of mining operations to access and extract the mineral resource over
the rights of other land uses to prevent such activities from occurring. It is Council's
intent that access to the mineral resource is to be protected for possible future mining
activities and that seasonal residential development and recreational infrastructure shall
not restrict access to the mineral resource or preclude extraction of the resource.
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3.2.14 The development of seasonal residential uses will only be permitted provided there is no
permanent year-round public road access to these sites, that the residential uses are not
occupied on a permanent year-round basis as principal residences and that no
permanent year-round residential community is established. These restrictions on
seasonal or cottage residential development are provided as added safeguards to ensure
that possible future access to potential mineral resources is not hindered by seasonal
residential development.
3.2.15 In order to address land use compatibility concerns between possible future mining and
mineral aggregate operations and seasonal residential development or recreational
infrastructure in the Rural area, appropriate buffering and setback measures may need
to be applied against possible negative impacts mining or mineral aggregate operations
may have on these types of uses. The potential impacts and appropriate mitigative
measures will be assessed and determined on a case-by-case basis.
3.2.16 Mining and mineral aggregate operations within the Township are recognized as
provincially regulated activities governed under applicable legislation, including but not
limited to the Aggregate Resources Act, the Mining Act, and associated environmental
standards and permitting requirements. Nothing in this Official Plan shall be interpreted
to limit or duplicate provincial licensing, permitting, enforcement, or rehabilitation
requirements. The Township may coordinate review with provincial ministries,
Indigenous communities, and local stakeholders to ensure that land use compatibility,
public safety, and environmental protection are appropriately addressed.
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3.2.17 Mining and mineral aggregate operations shall be permitted in the Agricultural - Rural
Area subject to an amendment to the Zoning By-law and provided that:
a) The operation is compatible with the surrounding land uses;
b) Where such uses are permitted by zoning, the Township may apply Site Plan Control
under Section 41 of the Planning Act for the purpose of regulating matters related
to site layout, property access (ingress/egress), haulage routes, building placement,
access, parking and loading areas, existing and anticipated final grades of excavation
drainage, landscaping, stormwater management, improvement/maintenance to
municipal roads because of increased truck traffic, buffering, exterior lighting,
progressive site rehabilitation, and other design elements intended to ensure
compatibility with surrounding land uses.
c) Site Plan Control shall not be used to regulate extraction activities, production rates,
depth of extraction, resource management, or operational procedures, as these
matters fall under provincial jurisdiction. Prior to approval, applicants may be
required to submit technical studies demonstrating that the proposed development
meets provincial standards and will not result in adverse effects on nearby sensitive
land uses, natural heritage features, public health, and/or municipal infrastructure.
3.2.18 Where other applicable policies allow for Industrial uses, these uses shall be capable of
being serviced by rural service levels and shall be restricted to dry industrial uses only,
where no industrial liquid waste, wash or cooling water, or process waste are permitted.
3.2.19 Small scale commercial uses providing personal or retail services, recreational
commercial uses and small scale dry industrial uses relating to a natural resource and
bulk storage or warehousing may be permitted in the Agricultural - Rural Area subject to
an amendment to the Zoning By-law provided that:
a) The use is located on a provincial highway or on an open road maintained year-
round by the Township;
b) Buffering and separation distances in accordance with the Ministry of the
Environment and Climate Change's guidelines and to the satisfaction of the
Township shall be provided where an industrial use is located adjacent to a
residential or recreational use;
c) There is no adverse impact on the amenity and character of the rural environment
as established by the Zoning By-law;
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d) Adequate parking is provided;
e) A site plan agreement pursuant to Section 41 of the Planning Act may be required;
f)
Small scale processing of forest products, such as portable sawmill operations, are
considered an industrial use and may be permitted provided that no equipment or
machinery is located:
i. Within 120 metres of a residential lot or a lot used for recreational, institutional
or commercial uses;
ii. Within 30 meters of any road or road allowance; and
iii. An agreement is entered into with the Township governing the hours of
operation for operations that are adjacent to residential and sensitive land uses.
3.2.20 Institutional uses that provide local public services may be permitted in the Agricultural
- Rural Area subject to an amendment to the Zoning By-law in accordance with the
following:
a) Adequate parking and loading area are provided;
b) Adequate site servicing is provided;
c) Adequate buffering is provided where necessary; and
d) A site plan agreement pursuant to Section 41 of the Planning Act is required.
3.2.21 Forestry uses may be permitted in the Agricultural - Rural Area and without an
amendment to the Zoning By-law. Lands used for forestry purposes as defined by the
Crown Forestry Sustainability Act includes the production of wood and wood products,
provision of proper environmental conditions for wildlife, protection against floods and
erosion, recreation and protection of water supplies. The processing of forest products
is considered an industrial use and subject to the policies in Section 2.21.
3.2.22 Lands used for public or private recreational purposes may be permitted in the
Agricultural - Rural Area subject to an amendment to the Zoning By-law in accordance
with the following provisions:
a) Development shall only take place in areas suitable for the use taking into
consideration the location, surrounding uses, water quality, drainage, soil conditions
and traffic generation; and
b) A site plan agreement pursuant to Section 41 of the Planning Act may be required.
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3.2.23 Development within the Agricultural - Rural Area shall not conflict with existing livestock
operations and must comply with the Minimum Distance Separation I criteria, as
amended from time to time. New and/or expansions to existing livestock operations shall
comply with the Minimum Distance Separation II criteria, as amended from time to time.
3.3
RESIDENTIAL AREAS
3.3.1
The intent for residential development shall be the Residential Area serviced by
municipal water and sewage treatment systems within the townsite of Pickle Lake. The
Residential Area is shown on Schedule "A" - Land Use Plan. Lands designated as
Residential (R) Area are primarily located within the townsite of Pickle Lake with
adequate municipal water and sewage services to support the residential uses. The
Township shall plan to support and accommodate intensification within existing
settlement areas. Over the next ten years, the Township aims to add at least 30 new
residential units through infill, redevelopment, additional dwelling units, and conversion
of under-utilized properties, subject to servicing capacity and compatibility with existing
land uses. The Township will monitor progress and may adjust the target upward if
growth conditions warrant, while ensuring infrastructure, environmental, and
community needs remain protected.
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3.3.2
It is the objective of this Plan for residential development is to:
a) Ensure that an adequate supply of land and range of housing types and densities is
available to accommodate residential growth and the demands for residential
development for at least twenty (20) years;
b) Ensure that new residential development or redevelopment is physically compatible
with the surrounding area and land use conflicts are minimized;
c) Ensure the provision of adequate services including water, sanitary sewers, and
storm drainage;
d) Ensure, wherever possible, in the design of residential developments, the protection
and enhancement of the natural environment and amenities;
e) Promote a cost and energy efficient residential development pattern; and
f)
Encourage residential development to locate in designated Residential Areas.
3.3.3
The permitted uses in the Residential Area include:
a) Single detached dwelling units, semi-detached dwelling units, duplexes, tri-plexes,
townhouse units, and tiny homes;
b) Accessory units;
c) Rooming, boarding and lodging;
d) Bed and breakfast establishments;
e) Group homes;
f)
Garden suites;
g) Local convenience commercial;
h) Minor private and public open space facilitates; and
i)
Home occupations and home industries may also be permitted and will be evaluated
based on their compatibility in terms of scale, design and fit with the physical
character of the residential community.
3.3.4
Small-scale institutional and public service facilities use may be permitted in the
Residential Area provided there is no adverse or negative impact on the surrounding
residential neighbourhood with respect to noise, traffic, parking, and subject to an
amendment to the Zoning By-law.
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3.3.5
Local convenience commercial uses may be permitted within the Residential Area
subject to an amendment to the Zoning By-law. The local convenience commercial uses
shall be limited to and cater to the day-to-day convenience and shopping needs of the
immediate neighbourhood. The local convenience commercial uses shall be of a size and
scale that is compatible with the surrounding residential uses and shall be subject to site
plan control pursuant to Section 41 of the Planning Act.
3.3.6
Residential development or redevelopment shall generally be by plan of subdivision or
condominium. Consents to sever individual parcels less than five (5) new lots will be
permitted when development by plan of subdivision is not necessary to implement the
policies of this Plan and the provisions of Section 51(24) of the Planning Act.
3.3.7
In existing built-up residential areas which are relatively stable and where the potential
for new development or redevelopment is limited, the building designs and densities
shall be compatible with the physical character and identity of the surrounding
residential lands.
3.3.8
Low density residential uses shall generally include single detached, semi-detached,
duplex and triplex dwellings.
3.3.9
The design and locational criteria for Low density residential development shall include
the following considerations:
a) The site should have safe and convenient access to a public road;
b) The height, bulk and arrangement of buildings and structures should achieve a
harmonious design and integrate with the surrounding area; and
c) Water and sanitary services and storm drainage facilities shall be adequate to
accommodate the new development.
3.3.10 Medium density residential uses shall generally include townhouses, nursing and senior's
homes, and mobile home parks on full municipal services. The maximum net residential
density shall be 30 units per hectare (12 units per acre).
3.3.11 The design and locational criteria for Medium density residential development shall
include the following considerations:
a) The site should have safe and convenient access to a year-round maintained public
road;
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b) The height, bulk and arrangement of buildings and structures should achieve a
harmonious design and integrate with the surrounding area and not impact
negatively on lower density residential uses;
c) Water and sanitary services and storm drainage facilities shall be adequate to
accommodate the increased residential densities;
d) Appropriate open space, including landscaping and buffering, shall be provided to
maximize privacy and minimize the impact on adjacent lower density residential
uses;
e) On-site parking shall be required to satisfy the need of the particular development.
All parking areas shall be well designed and properly related to the buildings and
landscaped areas; and
f)
Garbage storage and disposal shall be provided ad screened from view and do not
create nuisance impacts such as odour, rodents onto adjacent uses.
3.3.12 The following standards for tiny homes shall be provided:
a) The site should have safe and convenient access to a maintained public or private
road;
b) Water and sanitary services shall be adequate for the use;
c) Maximum density of 20 units per hectare of developable land area;
d) The size of the tiny home shall not be smaller than the minimum required size set
out in Ontario's Building Code, of 17.5 m2 (188 ft2); and
e) On-site parking shall be required.
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3.3.13 The following standards for accessory units shall be provided with any residential
development or redevelopment:
a) The unit may be located in a single detached, semi-detached dwelling, duplex, triplex
and townhouse unit;
b) The lot size and configuration are sufficient to accommodate adequate parking and
open/amenity spaces;
c) The building age and condition can support the intensified use and the building code
requirements as well as health and safety requirements, can be satisfied;
d) Shall be permitted in compliance with all relevant Zoning By-law provisions;
e) While permitted in basements, are not be permitted in the cellar area of a dwelling;
f)
The availability and adequacy of municipal services to accommodate the increased
density shall be available; and
g) Shall not be less than approximately 45 m2 (584 ft2).
3.3.14 The following standards of residential open/amenity space shall be provided for with any
residential development or redevelopment:
a) The provision and maintenance of adequate off-street parking for the development;
b) The provision and improvement and/or maintenance of on-site landscaping, parks
and recreational areas;
c) The provision and maintenance of adequate separation distances and the placement
of buffer features between residential uses of differing densities and between
different types of land uses; and
d) The development is to be adequately served by community facilities such as parks,
commercial uses, churches and school sites.
3.4
INSTITUTIONAL AREAS
The Institutional (I) Area designation is for the predominant use of land for public uses
and operations carried on by or on behalf of the Township and for private institutions
and organizations.
3.4.1
It is the intent of this Plan to provide for appropriately located public and private
institutions that are accessible to the people they serve, while not having an adverse
effect on the surrounding area.
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3.4.2
The permitted uses in the Institutional Area include:
a) Community recreational facilities;
b) Public and private schools;
c) Religious institutions;
d) Medical centres;
e) Day care centres and nursery schools;
f)
Social and cultural facilities;
g) Fire halls;
h) Government offices; and
i)
Cemeteries.
3.4.3
New institutional uses shall be subject to an amendment to this Plan and the Zoning By-
law and shall be conveniently located and access onto an open year-round publicly
maintained road.
3.4.4
New institutional uses shall be conveniently located with access to water, sanitary and
storm drainage services or equipped to provide on-site water and sanitary services and
adequate landscaping and buffering to residential uses.
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3.4.5
New institutional uses shall be oriented in such a manner so that there are no adverse
impacts on nearby residential uses with regards to parking, traffic and noise.
3.5
COMMERCIAL AREAS
The Commercial (C) Area designation is for the use of land where the predominant use
will be the buying and selling of goods and services for the Township. Council is to
promote business and commerce primarily within those areas designated Commercial
Areas as shown on Schedule "A" - Land Use Plan.
3.5.1
It is the intent of the Commercial Area designation to:
a) Encourage the provision of a sufficient level and variety of retail activity within the
Township to satisfy the consumer demands of the residents;
b) Promote planned development of business and commercial uses consistent with the
needs of the Township's residents;
c) Enhance business and commercial activities within the Township;
d) Ensure that commercial development does not have negative impacts on adjacent
land use, particularly residential uses; and
e) Recognize and provide for emerging tourist commercial opportunities.
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3.5.2
Commercial uses shall be regulated by separate zone categories in the Zoning By-law.
The Zoning By-law shall require increased side yard and rear yard setbacks and/or
appropriate landscaping and buffering provisions between commercial uses and
residential or institutional uses.
3.5.3
When considering an application to establish a commercial use or uses, the Township
shall have regard for the following:
a) The compatibility of the proposed use with the surrounding area;
b) The physical suitability of the site for the proposed use;
c) The adequacy of the existing street system to accommodate access and on-street
parking;
d) The convenience and accessibility of the site for both pedestrian and vehicular
traffic; and
e) The adequacy of utilities and water, sanitary services, and storm water drainage.
3.5.4
The Commercial Area within of the Township are a site plan control area and commercial
uses will be subject to site plan control pursuant to Section 41 of the Planning Act.
3.5.5
The design of all proposed new commercial uses shall be in keeping with the character
of the surrounding area. The following design criteria shall apply to the development and
redevelopment of all Commercial Areas:
a) The provision of landscaped areas and all landscaping shall form an integral part of
all commercial developments. Landscaping and tree planting shall be provided to
improve the streetscape, to function as screening and buffering between adjacent
uses and for aesthetic and resting purposes;
b) Open storage of goods and materials shall only be permitted in accordance with the
provisions of the Zoning By-law;
c) Loading and unloading areas shall be provided off-street and in the rear or side yard
whenever possible; and
d) Adequate off-street parking facilities shall be provided in accordance with the
provisions of the Zoning By-law.
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3.5.6
Tourist commercial uses such as hotels, lodges, commercial recreational facilities,
marinas, and similar type of uses are permitted to encourage the expansion of the
tourism industry in the Township. These uses shall be permitted subject to the criteria
established in Policy 3.5.5 and provided there is no adverse impact on the surrounding
properties relating to traffic, noise and intensity of use.
3.5.7
Existing residential uses in the Commercial Areas shall be permitted.
3.5.8
New residential uses above the ground floor commercial uses are permitted subject to
an amendment the Plan and the Zoning By-law. The new residential use shall not exceed
10% of the commercial use.
General Commercial Area
3.5.9
It is the intent of this Plan to maintain and promote the General Commercial Area. New
commercial development shall not jeopardize the commercial viability of the commercial
uses in the commercial core area of the townsite of Pickle Lake.
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3.5.10 Permitted uses in the General Commercial Area designation are those uses that serve
the residents of Pickle Lake and include:
a) Local convenience commercial uses;
b) Retail uses;
c) Offices;
d) Personal services;
e) Restaurants;
f)
Hotels and motels;
g) Commercial recreational facilitates; and
h) Institutions, and public and government use.
3.5.11 New development or redevelopment in the General Commercial Area shall be sensitive
to the character and scale of existing commercial uses, shall provide adequate off-street
parking and shall not generate traffic that will result in negative impacts on adjacent
residential neighbourhoods.
3.5.12 The Township may consider accepting cash-in-lieu for parking spaces from new
commercial developments or commercial redevelopments if adequate parking exists in
the vicinity of the proposed development.
3.5.13 Apartment units may be permitted above or behind the General Commercial Area
subject to the following criteria:
a) The residential use shall not detract from the prime function of the commercial
designation;
b) Amenity areas shall be provided for the residential use and shall be separate from
any public amenity area provided in conjunction with the commercial use; and
c) Parking shall be provided for the residential use in conjunction with the
requirements for the commercial use as determined in the Zoning By-law.
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Highway Commercial Area
3.5.14 Business and commercial uses permitted within the Highway Commercial Area are those
uses located beyond the General Commercial Area which require a substantial land area
and provide services related to the service commercial and distribution activities of a
service centre for their economic viability.
3.5.15 Permitted uses in the Highway Commercial Area include:
a) Retail uses;
b) Offices;
c) Warehousing and distribution;
d) Building supplies;
e) Automotive related retail uses;
f)
Automotive service;
g) Recreation vehicle and equipment sales and service;
h) Commercial recreational uses; and
i)
Public and government use.
3.5.16 New development or redevelopment in the Highway Commercial Area shall not detract
from the viability of the commercial core area of the townsite of Pickle Lake.
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3.5.17 Automobile traffic and adequate parking shall be a major design consideration for
Highway Commercial uses. Efforts shall be made to minimize the number of entrances
and exits to and from roads and to segregate service and customer traffic. Where
appropriate, joint entrances between commercial uses shall be encouraged to minimize
traffic conflicts.
3.5.18 Highway Commercial uses shall be developed in an attractive manner to provide a
positive statement to the Township and open storage shall be prohibited unless it can be
demonstrated through appropriate landscaping and screening that the storage areas will
not detract from the character of the area.
3.5.19 Accessory residential dwelling unit may be permitted in the Highway Commercial Area
for a caretaker, employee or proprietor of the commercial use, subject to the following
criteria:
a) Shall not detract from the prime function of the commercial designation;
b) Amenity areas shall be provided for the residential use and shall be separate from
any public amenity area provided in conjunction with the commercial use; and
c) Parking shall be provided for the residential use in conjunction with the
requirements for the commercial use as determined in the Zoning By-law.
3.6
INDUSTRIAL AREAS
The Industrial (I) Area designation and policies are intended to promote development
through the expansion of the existing industrial base and stimulation of new industrial
growth. Appropriate areas that accommodate the needs of existing industries through
expansion or relocation and the establishment of new industries are shown on Schedule
"A" - Land Use Plan.
3.6.1
It is the intent of the Industrial Area designation to:
a) Expand the Township's existing industrial base by providing lands for continued
industrial growth;
b) Minimize the impact of industrial areas on surrounding areas, particularly on
residential uses and on the natural environment; and
c) Guide the location of new industrial uses and industrial redevelopment within the
Township.
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3.6.2
Permitted uses in the Industrial Area designation shall include:
a) Airport uses;
b) Manufacturing;
c) Processing, assembling, fabricating, servicing;
d) Storage of goods and raw materials;
e) Warehousing;
f)
Wholesaling and service sector industries including transportation, communication,
business services, government services, medical and other health laboratories;
g) Mineral exploration, mining, mineral aggregate resource extraction operations; and
h) Waste disposal sites.
3.6.3
Uses that are incidental or ancillary to industrial operations, such as retailing or
wholesaling, may be permitted in the Industrial Area. Retailing will not be permitted to
become the predominant use and will be limited in size so as not to interfere with or
detract from the primary function of the Industrial Area.
3.6.4
Industrial uses shall have regard for the proximity of residential uses, exposure to major
roadways and the degree to which the industrial use affects the physical and aesthetic
characteristics of the natural environment.
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3.6.5
The Industrial Area is a site plan control area in the Township and industrial uses will be
subject to site plan control pursuant to Section 41 of the Planning Act.
3.6.6
The Zoning By-law shall regulate industrial uses through the establishment of
appropriate industrial zone categories and shall address among other matters the need
for a compatible environment for industries free from interference and restriction by
other uses and the protection of adjacent uses from the effects of industry.
3.6.7
Wherever industries abut residential, institutional, recreational or other similar uses,
adequate buffering will be required by measures such as landscaping, plantings, fencing
and separation distances to minimize the impact of the industrial activity including visual
appearance.
3.6.8
Industrial uses shall be developed in an attractive manner to provide a positive
statement to the Township. To achieve this, building and site design shall have
consideration of the following design standards:
a) Open storage shall be prohibited unless it can be demonstrated that appropriate
landscaping and screening to shield the open storage areas will not detract from the
intended character of the area;
b) Parking and loading areas will generally be restricted to side and rear yards;
c) All industrial activities will be encouraged to locate within wholly enclosed buildings
unless it is essential for an activity to locate outdoors, in which case the industrial
use will be suitably screened and buffered from the highway; and
d) Development or redevelopment of industrial uses shall comply with the applicable
standards of the Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change regarding
emissions and noise.
3.6.9
Aggregate extraction operations shall be allowed in the Industrial Area designation
provided that:
a) The operation is compatible with surrounding land uses;
b) Adequate buffering is provided;
c) An approved amendment to the Zoning By-law is obtained;
d) An approved site plan agreement pursuant to Section 41 of the Planning Act is
registered on title. The agreement may address the following matters, but not be
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limited to:
i.
Hours of operation;
ii.
Location of proposed buildings, machinery and equipment;
iii.
Setbacks, landscaping and buffering;
iv.
Storm water management;
v.
Existing and anticipated final grades of excavation;
vi.
Access, ingress/egress;
vii.
Haulage routes;
viii.
Improvements/maintenance to Township roads as a result of increased truck
traffic on existing roads; and
ix.
Site rehabilitation.
3.6.10 There is a need for additional aggregate extraction operations and Council, and the
Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change shall be satisfied with:
a) The disposal of liquid wastes, pumping operations and the control of air and noise
pollution, among other matters;
b) No excavation, building, equipment, machinery or stockpiling of material is allowed:
i. Within 30 metres of a lot line of an adjacent lot used for residential, recreational,
institutional or commercial purposes;
ii. Within 30 metres of any area designated residential;
iii. Within 30 metres of any road or road allowance; and
c) A quarry with blasting operations is to be setback a minimum of 800 metres from a
residential building.
3.6.11 Aggregate processing operations, such as crushing, screening and washing of aggregate
products are considered an accessory use to an aggregate extraction operation and may
be permitted provided setbacks for buildings, machinery and equipment from lot lines is
determined on a site specific basis in consultation with the Township of Pickle Lake and
with the Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change through the issuance of a
Certificate of Environment Compliance Approval.
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3.6.12 Related aggregate industrial uses such as asphalt plants, concrete batching plants and
aggregate recycling operations may also be permitted provided they are compatible with
adjacent land uses and subject to an amendment to the Zoning By-law.
3.6.13 The reuse of Industrial land for alternative land uses may be considered in accordance
with the provisions of Policies 2.12 and 2.27.
3.7
OPEN SPACE AND RECREATIONAL AREAS
The Open Space and Recreational (OS) Area designation is to preserve and conserve
those lands which are ecologically sensitive and those areas of scenic qualities and to
provide community and cultural facilities to serve the Township's residents.
3.7.1
The intent and primary land uses for areas designated as Open Space and Recreation
shown on Schedule "A" - Land Use Plan shall be for:
a) Active and passive recreational uses;
b) Public and private parks;
c) Trailer parks and campgrounds;
d) Golf courses;
e) Playing fields and playgrounds;
f)
Swimming facilities;
g) Nature trails;
h) Marinas; and
i)
Natural and wildlife management areas.
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3.7.2
Small scale commercial uses which are ancillary to and support the permitted
recreational and open space uses may also be permitted by amendment to the Zoning
By-law.
3.7.3
Open space linkages which provide access to recreational and open space uses in the
Township will be encouraged.
3.7.4
This Plan recognizes the following hierarchy of parks:
a) Local Neighbourhood Park -- a neighbourhood park approximately 0.4 to 2.0
hectares (1 - 5 acres) in size and serves the surrounding residential neighbourhood
area. Facilities may include a softball diamond, soccer field, playground, wading pool
and passive recreational areas; and
b) Community Park -- a park approximately 2.5 to 10 hectares (6 - 25 acres) in size and
is often located in conjunction with a school facility and serves a larger population
base than compared with a neighbourhood park. A community park may include
sports fields, tennis courts, community playgrounds, washrooms, community
centre, meeting room/areas and passive recreational areas.
3.7.5
The dedication of lands or acceptance of cash-in-lieu of park land dedication of new
development or redevelopment of land shall be in accordance with the following
requirements:
a) Development or redevelopment of land for residential purposes shall be at a
standard of 5% of that land being developed or redeveloped; and
b) Development or redevelopment of land for commercial or industrial purposes shall
be at a standard of 2% of the land being developed or redeveloped.
3.7.6
To ensure that parkland dedications are of an acceptable quality, all sites dedicated as
parkland must be accepted by the Township and satisfy the following criteria:
a) Be relatively level and are not required for drainage purposes, nor contain lands
susceptible to flooding, having steep slopes or other physical features which are
unsuitable for open space or park development;
b) Be located within a neighbourhood or community context to provide convenient
pedestrian and vehicular access;
c) Provide a reasonable park configuration to accommodate the dimensions and shape
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of large playing fields, soccer fields, baseball fields, etc.;
d) Have adequate access within the development; and
e) Be provided with basic service requirements.
3.7.7
Development within areas designated Open Space and Recreation Area will complement
the natural environment.
3.7.8
In areas intended for Open Space and Recreation in the vicinity of the Pickle Lake
shoreline, the Township shall cooperate with the Ministry of Natural Resources and
Forestry or other relevant agencies, in their efforts to establish recreational facilities and
a functional water oriented open space network.
3.7.9
The Township, in the design and development of parks, open space areas and
recreational facilities shall encourage accessibility for the physically challenged.
3.8
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AREAS
Land designated Environmental Protection (EP) Area shown on Schedule "A"- Land Use
Plan and Schedule "C" - Natural Heritage and generally include shoreline protection
works, floodplain protection works, top-of-bank of any watercourse, significant
woodlands, fisheries management, significant wildlife and management, waterfowl
production, forestry.
3.8.1
The provision of protection works or the dumping of material along the shoreline of the
lakes and rivers in the Township is prohibited without the prior written approval and
authorization from the Province in accordance with the provisions of the Lakes and
Rivers Improvement Act and/or the Public Lands Act.
3.8.2
With the exception of docks, boathouses and pump houses, construction shall not
normally occur on lands designated as Environmental Protection.
3.8.3
Within the Environmental Protection Area designation development, including the
erection and/or construction of buildings or structures or additions thereto, or the
placement or removal of fill, shall not be permitted in any hazardous site or land that
could be unsafe because of naturally occurring processes unless it can be demonstrated,
to the satisfaction of the Township that:
a) The hazard will not result in public health, safety or potential property damage;
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b) No new hazards are created or existing hazards aggravated;
c) No negative environmental impacts will result from the development;
d) Vehicles and people have a way of safely entering and exiting the area during times
of flooding, erosion and other emergencies; and
e) The development does not include institutional uses, essential emergency services
or the disposal, manufacture, treatment, or storage of hazardous substances.
3.8.4
No plans to divert, channelize or in any way alter an inland natural watercourse shall
proceed without prior written authorization from the Province. Where required under
the federal Fisheries Act prior written authorization from the federal Department of
Fisheries and Oceans must also be obtained.
3.8.5
Existing uses shall be recognized despite the natural hazardous characteristics of the
land. Expansions to such uses will be discouraged; however, reconstruction and/or minor
alterations to existing buildings and structures, and additions or extensions which are
not likely to incur significant flood damage and will not result in impediments to flow or
floodwater storage, may be considered by the Township. Where required under the
Lakes and Rivers Improvement Act, or the Public Lands Act, prior written authorization
must be obtained.
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3.8.6
Proposals for development or redevelopment within the Environmental Protection Area
designation, including construction of buildings or structures, or additions thereto, will
be considered on an individual basis, provided that such proposals are supported by
engineered designs demonstrating that the site is safe for development despite naturally
occurring hazards, such as flooding and erosion.
3.8.7
Any applications to re-designate Environmental Protection Area lands will be carefully
reviewed and shall not adversely impact on the natural environment. The Township shall
require the proponent to submit an Environmental Impact Study (EIS) prepared by a
qualified environmental specialist to address the following considerations:
a) A description of the natural environment and existing physical characteristics,
including a statement of environmental quality;
b) A description of the proposed development and potential effect on the natural
environment;
c) A description of the costs and benefits in terms of economic, social and
environmental terms of any engineering works and/or resource management
practices needed to mitigate the potential effects; and
d) An evaluation of alternatives including other locations for the proposal.
3.8.8
There is no public obligation to either change the designation of or to purchase any lands
within the Environmental Protection designation, particularly if the environmental
hazard would be difficult or costly to mitigate or overcome.
3.8.9
Environmental Protection lands may not be considered acceptable as part of a parkland
dedication pursuant to the Planning Act.
3.8.10 Environmental Protection Area lands shall be placed in appropriate zone categories in
the implementing Zoning By-law.
3.8.11 Property owners, in consultation with the Province, are encouraged to provide a
coordinated approach to the use of land and management of water in areas subject to
flooding to minimize social disruption.
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Natural Heritage
3.8.12 The natural heritage values have been supplied by the Ministry's Natural Resource
Values Information System (NRVIS). The natural values are shown on Schedule "C"-
Natural Heritage of this Plan and are constantly changing and being updated as new
information becomes available.
3.8.13 The Township recognizes the importance of the natural environment to its citizens. The
Township may create a culture of environmental awareness and encourage and enable
its citizens, visitors, and businesses to adopt lifestyles of the lowest possible
environmental impact while maintaining a sustainable quality of life.
3.8.14 Council shall encourage development to demonstrate sustainable design concepts, such
as designing with nature as a commitment to environmental protection for future
generations. Natural heritage consists of an overall natural heritage system, which
consists of natural heritage features and areas, which are linked by natural corridors,
which are important to maintain biological and geological diversity, natural functions,
and viable populations of indigenous species and ecosystems.
3.8.15 The diversity and connectivity of natural features and the long-term ecological function
and biodiversity of the Township's natural heritage systems shall be maintained,
restored, or improved, recognizing linkages between and among natural heritage
features and areas, surface water features, and ground water features.
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3.8.16 Natural heritage features and areas include the following elements:
a) Wildlife habitat which refers to the habitat for flora and fauna that is ecologically
important in terms of features, functions, representation or amount, and
contributes to the quality and diversity of an identifiable geographic area or natural
heritage system;
b) Fish habitat which means spawning grounds and nursery, rearing, food supply, and
migration areas on which fish depend directly or indirectly to carry out their life cycle
processes; and
c) Habitat of endangered species and threatened species means the habitat that is
necessary for the maintenance, survival, and/or the recovery of naturally occurring
or reintroduced populations. According to the Ministry of Natural Resources and
Forestry. There are no Areas of Natural and Scientific Interest (ANSIs) in Pickle Lake.
3.8.17 Council recognizes that all undeveloped land of the Township is suitable habitat for a
variety of wildlife species. Certain wildlife habitat has been identified by the Ministry of
Natural Resources and Forestry as having special significance and is shown on Schedule
"C" - Natural Heritage.
3.8.18 Wildlife habitats may include one or more of the following characteristics:
a) Seasonal concentrations of animals, such as caribou, heronries, and waterfowl
concentration areas;
b) Rare vegetation communities and specialized habitats for wildlife;
c) Habitats of species of "special concern" and other wildlife habitats, such as
provincially rare plants, reptiles, amphibians and birds, as well as bird nests; and
d) Animal movement corridors.
3.8.19 Lands designated wildlife habitat are important components of natural heritage systems
in the Township and will be protected from incompatible development and site
alteration.
3.8.20 A wildlife habitat evaluation must be performed by a qualified environmental
professional before any planning approvals are processed for areas that have
characteristics or components of a wildlife habitat. Proponents may be required to
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prepare an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS), in accordance with the EIS section of
this Plan, which demonstrates that there will be no negative impacts on wildlife habitat.
3.8.21 Any evaluated habitat that is deemed to be significant will be granted the protections
afforded in this section without the need for an amendment to this Plan.
Endangered and Threatened Species
3.8.22 The presence of, or high potential for, Species at Risk (extirpated, endangered or
threatened species) shall be identified using the Natural Heritage Information Centre
(NHIC) provincial database, and through consultation with Ministry of Natural Resources
and Forestry.
3.8.23 The Endangered Species Act (ESA) prohibits the killing, harming, harassment, capture, or
taking of a species at risk, and the damaging or destroying of their habitat. As a result,
an Environmental Impact Study shall be carried out during the planning of development
and site alteration projects to determine whether a listed species or its habitat may be
present before carrying out an activity that may contravene the ESA.
3.8.24 Proponents shall prepare an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS), which demonstrates
that there will be no negative impacts on the habitat of endangered and threatened
species or its ecological function. The EIS must be completed by a qualified professional
to address potential impacts on the habitat of endangered and threatened species.
Current best management practices may assist to mitigate an activity's impacts. On a
case-by-case basis, additional actions may be required to address specific impacts on a
species at a particular site or location.
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3.8.25 Proponents are responsible for ensuring that any development or activity does not
contravene the Endangered Species Act, and all development or site alterations must be
planned and considered in accordance with the provisions of the Endangered Species
Act.
3.8.26 Where developments or site alteration is proposed within 120 metres of the boundary
of the habitat of a species at risk, the proponent shall provide the Township with an
Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) that demonstrates that there will be no negative
impacts on the habitat or on its ecological function. If impacts are identified the
application cannot proceed unless it is redesigned to avoid the habitat. Where warranted
by site and species-specific factors, development proposals further than 120 metres
from significant portions of the habitat of endangered and threatened species may also
require an Environmental Impact Statement.
3.8.27 If impacting an endangered or threatened species cannot be avoided, a permit or
agreement under the Endangered Species Act must be obtained before the activity
proceeds. The proponent should work directly with Ministry of Natural Resources and
Forestry district staff to develop agreements or permits when required.
Fish Spawning and Nursery Area
3.8.28 Important habitat and natural values are constantly changing and mapping the locations
of these features are likely incomplete. As these habitats and values change, the
schedules of this Plan will be updated based on information from the Ministry of Natural
Resources and Forestry. As these changes are usually minor in nature, formal
amendments to this Plan will not be required.
3.8.29 Where detailed habitat mapping has not been completed, all water features will be
considered fish habitat, unless it can be demonstrated to the satisfaction of the
Township that the features do not constitute fish habitat as defined in the federal
Fisheries Act. Evaluations of water features must be performed by a qualified biologist.
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3.8.30 The Township supports the management of fisheries. Such management has important
economic, social and environmental benefits. It is also recognized that it is the mandate
of the Department of Fisheries and Oceans to protect and preserve fish habitat on Crown
and private land under the Federal Fisheries Act. Under that Act, fish habitat is defined
as spawning grounds and nurseries, rearing, food supply and migration areas on which
fish depend directly or indirectly to carry out their life processes.
3.8.31 Development or site alteration shall not be permitted within areas identified as Fish
Spawning and Nursery Area shown on Schedule "C"- Natural Heritage unless an
Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) demonstrates that there will be no negative
impact on the fish spawning and nursery area or its ecological function.
3.8.32 Where development or site alteration is proposed within 120 metres of a fish spawning
and nursery area, the development should be designed to ensure that there are no
negative impacts on the adjacent land, which shall also include land adjacent to all
watercourses and waterbodies. The Township shall require the proponent to prepare an
Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) including a fisheries assessment and to be
submitted with any development application. The EIS must be completed by a qualified
professional. The report shall identify the features of the fish spawning and nursery area,
the nature of the proposed development, the potential impacts that the development
may have, and the mitigation measures required to prevent adverse impacts on the fish
spawning and nursery area.
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Waterfowl Habitat
3.8.33 Waterfowl Habitat is identified as providing nesting, feeding and staging areas for
waterfowl. Common waterfowl species include but not limited to Canada Goose,
common loon, canvasback, mallard, American black duck.
3.8.34 Development or site alteration shall not be permitted within areas identified as
waterfowl habitat shown on Schedule "C" - Natural Heritage unless an Environmental
Impact Statement (EIS) demonstrates that there shall be no negative impact on the
waterfowl habitat or its ecological function.
3.8.35 Where development or site alteration is proposed within 120 metres of these areas, the
development should be designed to ensure that there are no negative impacts on the
adjacent sensitive areas. The Township shall require the proponent to prepare an
Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) to be submitted with any development
application. The EIS must be completed by a qualified professional in support of the
development proposal. This report shall identify the features of the waterfowl habitat,
the nature of the proposed development, the potential impacts that the development
may have, and the mitigation measures required to prevent adverse impacts on the
waterfowl habitat area.
Nesting Sites
3.8.36 The locations of heronries, nests of ospreys and nests of bald eagles are shown as on
Schedule "C" - Natural Heritage and are considered wildlife habitat areas. Council
recognizes the importance of shielding the heronries and nests of osprey and bald eagles
from habitat destruction or disturbance and it is a policy of this Plan that:
a) Heronries: no road or pipeline construction, logging, blasting or other similar heavy
development activities should take place within 200 metres of a heronry during the
sensitive breeding season (between April 1 and August 15). No development that
would result in activities of any kind, including pedestrian traffic, all-terrain vehicles,
etc., shall be permitted within 400 metres of a heronry during the sensitive breeding
season. The policies of the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry regarding
activities permitted within 300 metres during the non-nesting season (August 16 to
March 31) are supported.
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b) Bald Eagles: The protection of bald eagle habitat shall be tailored to the sites specific
situation based on an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) that demonstrates no
negative impacts and includes mitigation measures.
c) Osprey: No development activity shall take place within a 200 metres radius of an
osprey nest. No development shall take place within 800 metres of an osprey nest
between April 15 and September 1 inclusive. The policies of the Ministry of Natural
Resources and Forestry regarding activities permitted within 800 metres of an active
nest during nesting and non-nesting periods are supported.
Caribou Winter Habitat
3.8.37 Although not designated in Ministry's Natural Resource Values Information System
(NRVIS) and therefore not illustrated on Schedule "C" - Natural Heritage, the winter
concentration and habitat areas are important for caribou and these areas should be
considered and assessed as part of the development review process.
3.8.38 Development in these areas shall generally be limited to low-density, rural residential.
Development patterns should consist of large acreages and frontages that encourage
dispersed residential use in a rural setting.
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Municipal Services
& Facilities
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SECTION 4 - MUNICIPAL SERVICES AND FACILITIES
4.1
GENERAL
4.1.1
The intent of this Plan is to maintain an appropriate level of public service that reflects
the urban and rural character of the Township of Pickle Lake. Sufficient capacity exists
within the municipal water and wastewater systems to accommodate reasonable growth
within the Pickle Lake settlement area. The Township also recognizes that providing
services in rural areas is more difficult and costly due to dispersed development patterns,
and significant new demands on community services are not anticipated. The objective
of this section is to ensure that services are provided in a manner that reflects the
Township's financial capabilities and avoids placing undue strain on municipal resources.
The Township, therefore, encourages the use of alternative development standards for
new development and redevelopment where they allow for flexibility in design, support
a high standard of livability, improve cost efficiency, and promote environmental
sustainability.
4.1.2
The Township of Pickle Lake recognizes the provincial interest in protecting existing and
planned infrastructure corridors to support growth, community services, and economic
activity. Infrastructure corridors, including transportation routes, aviation facilities,
utilities, transmission, communications systems, and servicing infrastructure, shall be
protected for current and future use. Consultation with the Ministry of Transportation
(MTO) or relevant agencies may be required to ensure MTO Corridor Management
Requirements.
4.1.3
Land use and development proposals adjacent to or within existing or planned
infrastructure corridors shall be evaluated to ensure compatibility and to prevent
negative impacts on corridor operation, expansion, maintenance, or future alignment.
New development proposed on adjacent lands to existing or planned corridors should
be designed and compatible with the long-term purposes of the corridor accordingly.
4.1.4
The Municipality shall support the co-location of linear infrastructure where feasible,
including utilities, servicing lines, and communications systems, to reduce land
fragmentation, minimize environmental impacts, and promote cost-efficient servicing.
4.1.5
Development located adjacent to or near provincial highways, the Pickle Lake Airport, or
other major transportation systems may be required to incorporate mitigation measures
including but not limited to setbacks, buffering, noise attenuation, or transportation
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impact assessments, in accordance with MTO Corridor Management requirements.
4.1.6
Goods movement infrastructure--including Highway 599, the Pickle Lake Airport, and
freight-dependent corridors--shall be safeguarded as critical northern supply chains
serving remote communities, mining operations, and regional economic activities.
Planning and development decisions shall facilitate efficient freight movement and
support multimodal transportation connections.
4.1.7
These policies are intended to be supportive and flexible, ensuring that growth and
development can occur while maintaining long-term access to essential transportation
and servicing infrastructure. This approach aligns with provincial direction to coordinate
land use planning, infrastructure investment, and economic development.
4.2
ROADS
4.2.1
Safe and efficient movement of people and goods within the Township and to and from
adjacent municipalities is encouraged by this Plan. The road system should safely serve
the Township but should not be developed to a standard or extended beyond which
would result in a burden to the residents and taxpayers of the Township.
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4.2.2
The classification of roads in the Township as shown on Schedule "A" - Land Use Plan
are as follows:
a) Provincial Highways - this system of roads applies to the numbered Provincial
Highways under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Transportation. Development
along Provincial Highways is subject to the permit control of the Ministry of
Transportation which is obtained prior to construction or grading taking place on the
site. Access to Provincial Highways is permitted provided the entrance meets the
minimum safety and geometric requirements of the Ministry of Transportation; and
b) Township Roads - this system of roads applies to all public roads under the
jurisdiction of the Township of Pickle Lake. The Township is responsible for the
maintenance of public roads within their jurisdiction. The primary purpose of the
Township roads is to facilitate local travel and areas for development. Direct access
to Township roads is normally permitted from any abutting lot provided there are
adequate sight lines, suitable grades and the access will not cause traffic hazards.
4.2.3
Should the construction of a new road or extension of an existing road be warranted, the
road shall be designed and constructed to meet approved standards, and the road shall
be suitable for assumption into the Township road system.
4.2.4
The Township of Pickle Lake is not responsible for the costs associated with the design
and construction of new roads or the extension of existing roads. These costs are the
direct responsibility of the proponent for the new road and/or road extension.
4.2.5
Unless it is clearly in the public interest, private roads will not be assumed by the
Township into the Township road system.
4.2.6
Year-round maintenance will be provided on all roads under the jurisdiction of the
Township of Pickle Lake and the Ministry of Transportation.
4.2.7
The right-of-way width of Township roads shall generally be a minimum of 20 metres (66
feet). As a condition of development, the Township may require the dedication of road
widenings to achieve the 20 metres (66 feet) road right-of-way widths where they
presently do not exist.
4.2.8
All new roads developed by the Township shall be planned in accordance with the
appropriate Class Environmental Assessment under the Environmental Assessment Act.
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4.3
WATER SUPPLY
4.3.1
All new residential, commercial, institutional and industrial development within the
Urban Service Area boundary of the townsite of Pickle Lake shall be connected to the
municipal water supply system. Any water line extensions outside of the Urban Service
Area boundary shall require an amendment to this Plan unless the service is required to
remedy a health concern or resolve a problem with an existing private water supply
system.
4.3.2
The need for municipal water supply to the area outside the Urban Service Area
boundary of Pickle Lake is not considered feasible over the life of this Plan.
4.3.3
For development of private water services, demonstration that efficient quantity of
water to meet the Ontario drinking water standards under the Ontario Drinking Water
Act is required.
4.3.4
The responsibility for water supply in those areas outside of the Urban Service Area
boundary of Pickle Lake will be with each property owner.
4.3.5
Individual private wells serve as an adequate supply of water for the rural development
of the Township. It is intended that lot sizes remain large enough to ensure that private
wells remain the primary source of water in the Rural area of the Township.
4.3.6
The Township will not accept ownership or responsibility for the operation or
maintenance of communal water systems. Developments proposed to be serviced by
communal water systems shall be permitted on the basis that the communal servicing
system will be owned, operated and managed by another public body other than the
Township and will not be privately owned, operated or maintained.
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Groundwater Management and Contaminated Well Response
4.3.7
The Township recognizes groundwater protection as a matter of public health and
environmental responsibility, particularly in the Central Patricia townsite, where aging
well systems and historical land uses may present elevated contamination risk.
a) Where contamination of private wells is either confirmed or suspected, the
Township shall notify the appropriate provincial ministries, including the Ministry of
the Environment, Conservation and Parks (MECP), in accordance with provincial
legislation and regulatory requirements under the Ontario Water Resources Act.
b) The Province is acknowledged as having regulatory authority over groundwater
quality, well construction standards, and contamination response under the
Environmental Protection Act, Ontario Water Resources Act, and associated
regulations. The Township will seek provincial technical and financial assistance for
investigation, remediation, and mitigation of groundwater contamination within
Central Patricia.
4.3.8
The Township shall advocate for and pursue provincial support programs, funding
mechanisms, and technical guidance to address contaminated wells and protect public
health, including interim water supply measures and long-term servicing solutions where
warranted.
4.3.9
In collaboration with MECP, Indigenous communities, and the Northwestern Health Unit,
the Township may undertake well inventory mapping, vulnerability assessments, and
public education to support long-term contamination prevention and water quality
monitoring.
4.3.10. Where a contaminated well poses risk to human health, the Township may require
abandonment and decommissioning in accordance with the Ontario Water Resources
Act and O. Reg. 903 (Wells), as amended, and shall seek provincial involvement in
identifying funding or alternative water sources.
4.4
SEWAGE DISPOSAL
4.4.1
All new residential, commercial, institutional and industrial development within the
Urban Service Area boundary of the townsite of Pickle Lake shall be connected to the
municipal sanitary sewage treatment system. Any sewage line extensions outside of the
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Urban Service Area boundary shall require an amendment to this Plan unless the service
is required to remedy a health concern or resolve a problem with an existing private
septic system.
4.4.2
The Township operates and maintains the municipal sanitary sewage treatment and
distribution system in the townsite of Pickle Lake.
4.4.3
Private individual septic tanks and tile field systems are the primary means of sewage
disposal in the area outside of the Urban Service Area boundary of the townsite of Pickle
Lake.
4.4.4
The need for public sanitary sewage disposal in the area outside of the Urban Service
Area boundary of the townsite of Pickle Lake is not considered feasible over the life of
this Plan. Therefore, each individual property owner is responsible for the provision of
private sanitary sewage disposal in areas outside of the Urban Service area subject to the
approval of the Northwestern Health Unit or designated authority.
4.4.5
It is intended that lot sizes remain large enough and soil conditions are suitable to allow
the safe and efficient operation of individual private sewage disposal systems. Private
sewage disposal systems will remain the primary source of sewage disposal in the
Agricultural - Rural Area of the Township.
4.4.6
All new individual private sewage disposal systems require the approval of the
Northwestern Health Unit or designated authority.
4.4.7
The Township encourages the regular inspection and maintenance of private sanitary
sewage disposal systems to ensure their safe operation. Any private sanitary sewage
system that is not functioning properly or is failing shall be repaired or replaced in
accordance with the requirements of the Northwestern Health Unit or designated
authority.
4.4.8
The Township will not accept ownership or responsibility for the operation or
maintenance of communal sewage systems. Developments proposed to be serviced by
communal sewage systems shall be permitted on the basis that the communal servicing
system will be owned, operated and managed by another public body other than the
Township and will not be privately owned, operated or maintained.
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4.5
NON-HAZARDOUS SOLID AND LIQUID WASTE DISPOSAL
4.5.1
Expansion to the existing solid waste disposal facility is anticipated in the next 10 years.
4.5.2
If additional solid waste disposal sites are required or an expansion to an existing facility
is required, these sites shall be planned in accordance with the requirements of the
Environmental Assessment Act and should:
a) Avoid areas of high ground water;
b) Maintain an adequate separation and buffer from all existing development;
c) Avoid pollution of the ground water and watercourses;
d) Require an amendment to the Zoning By-law; and
e) Be approved by the Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change.
4.5.3
Liquid waste disposal sites may be permitted subject to an amendment to this Plan and
provided the applicant has demonstrated to the satisfaction of the Ministry of the
Environment and Climate Change that the facility may be established without adverse
impacts on surrounding land uses and the natural environment. A Certificate of
Compliance Approval from the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change is required
for all liquid waste disposal sites.
4.6
RECREATIONAL FACILITIES
4.6.1
The existing recreation facilities that are available to the residents of the Township are
considered suitable. However, with increased population growth additional recreational
and open space facilities may be required.
4.6.2
It is the intent to this Plan to encourage the provision of additional public and private
recreational and open space facilities at appropriate locales for use by the Township
residents and tourists.
4.6.3
It is the intent of this Plan, that new public and private recreational opportunities shall
not put an undue financial burden on the Township.
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4.7
COMMUNITY FACILITIES AND SERVICES
4.7.1
The existing services provided by the volunteer fire departments, the Ontario Provincial
Police and other provincial agencies are considered adequate to meet the needs of the
residents of the Township.
4.7.2
The existing public-school facilities within the Township meet the needs of the
community regarding educational facilities. However, there is a need to expand the
educational programme to provide full high school education in the Township.
4.7.3
It is the policy of this Plan to encourage the joint use of recreational facilities between
the community at large and the school board where appropriate.
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Implementation &
Administration
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Section 5 - IMPLEMENTATION AND ADMINISTRATION
5.1
THE TOWNSHIP'S ROLE IN IMPLEMENTATION
5.1.1
This Official Plan shall be implemented by means of the powers conferred to the
Township of Pickle Lake by the Planning Act and other statutes which may be applicable.
In particular, the Plan shall be implemented through:
a) Preparation, adoption and enforcement of the zoning by-laws;
b) Preparation, adoption and enforcement of other zoning provisions such as property
maintenance and occupancy standards by-laws, interim control, temporary use by-
laws and holding by-laws;
c) Consent and subdivision approval process;
d) Site plan control process;
e) Development permit process; and
f)
Participation in programs funded by senior levels of government for housing,
community improvement, etc.
5.2
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
5.2.1
The Township intends that the public be involved in the formulation and implementation
of planning policies. To this end, the Township shall notify and seek the views and
participation of the public prior to making decisions regarding planning amendment
applications pursuant to the provisions of the Planning Act.
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5.2.2
The Township may forego public notification and public meetings in connection with a
technical Official Plan or Zoning By-law amendments if such an amendment will not
affect the provisions and intent of the Official Plan, the Zoning By-law or amendments
thereto.
5.3
STREAMLINING REVIEWS OF PLANNING APPLICATIONS
5.3.1
The Province has implemented a "one window" planning service for provincial review
and approval of certain municipal planning applications at the Ministry of Municipal
Affairs and Housing. The "one window" approach will allow for a coordinated provincial
input at the pre-adoption stage. The Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing will rely
on the expertise of other ministries as needed.
5.3.2
The Township is also responsible for the implementation of the municipal plan review
function as it relates to matters of provincial interest and will take these matters into
consideration when making decisions on such planning items as consent and subdivision
of land applications, zoning by-law and official plan amendments and minor variance
applications. Where appropriate, the Township will rely on the expertise of other
ministries and may through the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing seek technical
support from provincial ministries on matters of provincial interest.
5.3.3
Amendments to the Planning Act and the Development Charges Act as implemented by
Bill 23, the More Homes Built Faster Act have removed barriers within the application
period. Included in these changes are:
a) Limiting the definition of "specified persons" allowed to appeal minor variance and
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consents applications.
b) Removing the requirement of site plan control for proposed residential buildings
with no more than 10 units.
c) Removing public meeting requirements for draft plan of subdivision approvals
d) Promoting development by amending development charges including parkland
dedication fees, and community benefit charges.
e) Permitting small scale developments (three residential units or less) "as of right"
where municipal sewer and water services are available.
5.4
OFFICIAL PLAN - AMENDMENTS AND REVIEW
5.4.1
No developments or activities shall occur which contravene the intent and policies of this
Plan.
5.4.2
Developments or activities deemed beneficial to the Township, but not in conformity
with the Plan, shall require an amendment to the Official Plan before proceeding.
5.4.3
The Official Plan shall be amended to reflect other municipal policies that may impact on
land use planning matters in the Township.
5.4.4
The Plan shall be subject to a continual review by the Township. Whenever it is necessary
to refine existing policies or amend, delete or add policies based on new information or
trends, this shall be done by amendment to the Official Plan.
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5.4.5
In accordance with Section 26 of the Planning Act, the Township shall undertake a
comprehensive review of this Official Plan within ten (10) years of it coming into effect
and thereafter shall update the Plan at least every five (5) years, or sooner if required to
maintain conformity with provincial legislation, the Provincial Policy Statement, 2024,
and other applicable provincial plans.
5.4.6
The Township will monitor the effectiveness of the Plan on an ongoing basis, including
development trends, servicing capacity, housing needs, and emerging community
priorities, and may rely on supporting studies or updated data to inform required
amendments. Public and Indigenous engagement shall be incorporated into all required
reviews and updates in accordance with the Planning Act and municipal engagement
policies.
5.4.7
Prior to considering an amendment to this Plan, the Township shall pre-consult with the
Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing and any other person or public body that
Council considers having an interest in the amendment, pursuant to Section 17(21) of
The Planning Act, to ensure that provincial and local interests are considered.
5.5
ZONING BY-LAW
5.5.1
The Zoning By-law divides the lands within the Township into several zones, each of
which will have regulations to control the use of the lands and use, character and location
of buildings and structures built upon the land. The Township may also pass a zoning by-
law for the protection of a site of a cultural heritage or archaeological resource.
5.5.2
The Zoning By-law is one of the main methods of implementing the Official Plan policies.
5.5.3
The Zoning By-law shall ensure that all lands within the Township are zoned for purposes
compatible with the Official Plan.
5.5.4
All amendments to the Zoning By-law shall be in conformity with the Official Plan.
5.6
NON-CONFORMING USES
5.6.1
Where a legally existing use of land does not comply with the land use designations and
policies of this Plan, it may be zoned in the Zoning By-law in accordance with the existing
use, after due consideration, provided that:
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a) The zoning will not permit any change of use or performance standard that may
aggravate or cause conflicts with adjacent complying uses;
b) The use of land will not constitute a danger or nuisance to surrounding uses and
persons by virtue of a hazardous nature, poor property conditions, traffic generation
or similar characteristics;
c) There is no pollution of air or water to the extent of interfering with the ordinary
enjoyment of the property and surrounding uses;
d) The use does not interfere with the desirable development of the surrounding area
that is in conformity with this Plan; and
e) Where the existing use is discontinued for more than one (1) year, any rezoning may
only take place in accordance with the policies of this Plan.
5.6.2
Non-conforming uses shall cease to exist in the long term.
5.6.3
Extensions or enlargements of the land, building or structure of a legal non-conforming
use may be permitted by a minor variance to the Zoning By-law provided that:
a) The proposed extension or enlargement will not unduly increase any existing
nuisance because of the use, particularly as it may affect adjacent residential uses;
and
b) The extension or enlargement will not create any new nuisance in addition to those
in existence because of the current use.
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5.6.4
The repair or replacement of a legal non-conforming use may be permitted provided
that:
a) The repair or replacement will not unduly increase any existing nuisance as result of
the use, particularly as it may affect adjacent residential uses; and
b) The repair or replacement will not create any new nuisance in addition to those in
existence because of the current use.
5.7
SUBDIVISION OF LAND
5.7.1
Subdivision of land by plan of subdivision shall be permitted provided that:
a) The plan is considered to serve the public interest;
b) The plan is not deemed premature;
c) The lands can be provided with adequate services and utilities including the
following:
d) In the Urban Service Area of the townsite of Pickle Lake sufficient reserve
capacity in the water and sewage systems shall be available to service the
subdivision;
e) In the area outside of the Urban Service Area, the applicant shall provide a
report prepared by a qualified consultant indicating that there is adequate
water quality to meet the Ontario Drinking Water Objectives and quantity
available to service the subdivision; and
f)
Outside of the Urban Service Area, plans of subdivisions consisting of 5 lots
or more, where the proposed lots are 1 hectare (2.47 acres) or less, and are
privately serviced by on-site sewage disposal systems, the applicant shall
demonstrate by a report prepared by a qualified consultant that there will
be no cross contamination of water supplies between lots or adjacent lots
will assess the ability to treat sewage effluent, assess the risk to groundwater
resources from the sewage disposal systems, and verify that there is
adequate capacity to accommodate the disposal of hauled sewage as per
the D-5-4 Technical Guideline for Individual On-site Sewage Systems: Water
Quality Impact Risk Assessment;
g) The development of land on partial services is discouraged except where it
is necessary to address failed services, or to allow infilling and rounding out
of existing development provided that site conditions are suitable for the
long-term provision of such services with no negative impacts; In rural
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areas, the extension of partial servicing is only permitted to address failed
services in existing development unless partial serving already exists and
infilling would represent a logical and financial viable connection to existing
partial service
h) The development is not likely to adversely affect the economic or financial
position of the Township if such subdivision is approved;
i)
The development is directed away from hazard lands and development, and
site alteration is not permitted within floodways of rivers and streams; and
j)
Waterfront residential development in the Agricultural - Rural Area will not
be permitted on those lakes identified by the Ministry of the Environment
and Climate Change as having reached their assimilative capacity. The
identification of such lakes will be by an amendment this Plan.
5.7.2
It is the intent that plans of subdivision for residential purposes will be primarily within
the Residential areas of the Township in conformity with the policies of this Plan. Plans
of subdivision for industrial and commercial uses will be permitted if such plan is located
within an area that conforms with the designation and policies of this Plan.
5.7.3
Consents shall only be granted that conform with the policies of this Plan and provided
that:
a) The retained and severed lot(s) can be adequately and safely serviced. In areas not
serviced by municipal sewage systems, the Northwestern Health Unit or designated
authority shall be consulted prior to consent approval being given to obtain support
for the consent proposal;
b) The soil and drainage conditions are adequate for the proposed use and permit the
proper siting of buildings and if required, the installation of private septic disposal
systems;
c) The lands front onto a public road that is maintained year-round by the Township or
the Province and is of an acceptable standard of construction;
d) Where access is proposed from a provincial highway, the Ministry of Transportation
shall be consulted prior to consent approval being given to obtain input and support
regarding access and entrance permit requirements;
e) No traffic hazard is created by the consent and safe access/egress to the retained
and severed lot(s) is feasible;
f)
The consent does not result in land use conflicts with existing nearby uses;
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g) The lot size and configuration shall be suitable for the proposed use and, where
possible, be consistent with adjacent development;
h) Adequate protection and preventative services for persons and property are
available including health, welfare, fire and police;
i)
The consent does not result in land locked parcel(s) being created;
j)
The proposed use can be safely located away from hazard lands and outside of
floodways of rivers and streams;
k) The consent for waterfront residential lots will not be permitted in the Agricultural
- Rural Area on those lakes identified by the Ministry of the Environment and
Climate Change as having reached their assimilative capacity. The identification of
such lakes will be by an amendment to this Plan; and
l)
In the Agricultural - Rural Area, a maximum of three (3) new residential lots per
holding can be created by consent, exclusive of the retained part, provided all the
above matters and other policies of this Plan can be suitably addressed.
5.7.4
The following may be considered as conditions of consent by the Township:
that the Zoning By-law be amended, if required;
a) That any necessary land for road widening, allowances or easements be dedicated
to the Township or the Province;
b) That the applicant improves road access, grading, drainage, to a standard
satisfactory to the Township and/or the Province;
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c) That warning clauses be registered on title on those lots created in the area known
to have Mineral Resource Potential, as shown on Schedule "B" - Development
Constraints, indicating the rights of mining operations to access and extract the
mineral resource over the rights of other land uses to prevent such activities from
occurring; and
d) Any other condition reasonable to the granting of the consent.
5.7.5
Notwithstanding the policies of this section, consents may be granted for the following
technical purposes, provided that the retained and severed portions conform with the
zoning by-law:
a) Boundary corrections or adjustments;
b) Lot enlargements;
c) Discharge of mortgage;
d) Road widening and road allowances; and
e) Easements.
5.8
FEES
5.8.1
Pursuant to Section 69 of The Planning Act, the Township of Pickle Lake may prescribe
tariff of fees through a Tariff of Fee By-law for the processing of applications made in
respect to planning matters such as Official Plan amendments, Zoning By-law
amendments, Consents, Subdivisions, Minor Variances, Site Plan Approval or any other
planning matter.
5.8.2
The Tariff of Fee By-law shall prescribe the fees to be charged for processing applications
in respect of planning matters and shall indicate the authority to which the fee is payable.
5.9
MINOR VARIANCE
5.9.1
The Township shall recommend minor variances for relief from regulations to the Zoning
By-law, in accordance with Section 45 of the Planning Act, the rules of procedure and
regulations issued by the Minister under the Planning Act and the policies of this Plan.
5.9.2
The Township may also recommend minor variances to other by-laws, such as Interim
Control by-laws and the Property Maintenance and Occupancy Standards By-law.
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5.10
SITE PLAN CONTROL
5.10.1 The Township of Pickle Lake may designate the whole or any part of the municipality as
a Site Plan Control Area in accordance with Section 41 of the Planning Act. Within the
designated Site Plan Control Area, development may be subject to Site Plan Approval to
ensure that land use, servicing, and construction are carried out in a safe, orderly, and
functional manner, and that new development is compatible with surrounding uses,
municipal infrastructure, and community character.
5.10.2 The entire Township of Pickle Lake is subject to being a Site Plan Control Area as those
properties identified within the Settlement Area and along the Highway 599 corridor.
The Township may also require agreements, securities, or conditions to ensure
completion of approved works.
5.10.3 Site Plan Control shall apply to commercial, industrial, institutional, resource-based
development, and multi-unit residential development, except where exemptions apply
under the Planning Act, including residential development containing ten (10) units or
fewer. Single detached dwellings, semi-detached dwellings, duplexes, and triplexes
permitted "as of right" under provincial legislation are not subject to Site Plan Control.
5.10.4 The Township shall be consistent with Bill 109, Ontario's More Homes for Everyone Act,
2022 and Bill 23, Ontario's More Homes Built Faster Act, 2022, to streamline
development approvals processes and facilitate faster decisions on development
applications requiring Site Plan Approval.
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5.10.5 Prior to the issuance of a building permit, the applicant may be required to enter into a
site plan agreement with the Township which may address one or more of the following
matters:
a) Widenings to any roads or highways that abut the lands subject to the application.
Any proposed widenings requested must be shown on the site plan drawing;
b) Provision of sufficient parking, access driveways and similar matters;
c) The construction of walkways, ramps and pedestrian access;
d) Proper lighting of buildings and lands;
e) The provision of adequate landscaping and buffering in the form of trees, shrubs,
walls, and berms;
f)
Storage and collection areas and other facilities and enclosures for the storage of
garbage and other waste material;
g) The conveyance of any easements for the construction, maintenance and
improvements of any drainage works, water works and other public utilities;
h) Adequate grading, drainage and management of surface storm water and
wastewater from the lands, buildings, and/or structures;
i)
The location of all buildings and structures to be erected and the location of all
facilities and works to be provided in conjunction with the buildings and structures;
j)
Matters relating to exterior design including scale, massing, appearance, and
architectural design of buildings and their sustainable design; and
k) Sustainable design elements on adjoining municipal roads including the planting of
trees, shrubs, hedges, or other ground cover, permeable paving materials, street
furniture, curb ramps, waste recycling containers, and bicycle parking facilities.
5.10.6 Applications for Site Plan Approval shall be reviewed in consultation with applicable
agencies, including but not limited to the Ministry of Transportation (MTO), the
Northwestern Health Unit, and the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks
(MECP), where applicable. Public consultation is not required for Site Plan Control unless
otherwise required by Council.
5.10.7 Nothing in this policy prevents Council from identifying additional exemptions or
applying Site Plan Control more selectively where appropriate based on the scale,
location, and potential impacts of development.
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5.10.3 A Site Plan Control By-law may require site plans and/or detailed drawings of a proposed
development to be submitted for approval by the Township. Such site plans and/or
drawings will show any, or all the required information deemed necessary from the items
listed in policy 5.10.5.
5.11
HOLDING PROVISIONS
5.11.1 In accordance with Section 36 of the Planning Act, the Township may approve a by-law
which identifies a use of land but prohibits the actual development of this land until a
later date when identified conditions have been met.
5.11.2 During the interim period, when the holding provision is in place, uses permitted on the
affected lands are limited to existing uses only.
5.11.3 Prior to removal of the holding symbol, the Township must be satisfied that the following
conditions where applicable have been met:
a) The servicing requirements for the subject lands are in place;
b) That any impacts on surrounding lands can be mitigated using site plan control or
other design requirements;
c) That a site plan agreement or subdivision agreement has been executed in
accordance with the policies of this Plan and The Planning Act.
d) That existing mine hazards have been rehabilitated to the satisfaction of the
Province;
e) That an archaeological assessment, to the satisfaction of the Province, has been
undertaken by an archaeologist licensed under the Ontario Heritage Act, and any
archaeological resources have been conserved by removal and documentation, or
preservation in situ, to the satisfaction of the Province; or
f)
That site contamination or other environmental constraints have been appropriately
addressed.
5.11.4 It shall be the responsibility of the applicant requesting the removal of the holding
symbol to demonstrate that the conditions for the removal of the holding symbol have
been satisfied.
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5.12
INTERIM CONTROL
5.12.1 In areas where the Township wishes to review the existing land uses or establish new
planning policies and where a study of land use planning policies for the area has been
directed, the Township may approve an Interim Control By-law.
5.12.2 The Interim Control By-law restricts the use of lands to its present use until the required
studies are completed, at which time the Official Plan and/or Zoning By-law may require
an amendment to reflect the findings of the study and desired use.
5.12.3 Pursuant to Section 38 of the Planning Act the length of time the Interim Control By-law
is in effect shall be specified in the by-law and shall not exceed one (1) year from the
date of approval of the by-law. The Interim Control By-law may be amended to extend
the period that the by-law is in effect provided the total time does not exceed two (2)
years from the approval of the by-law.
5.13
TEMPORARY USE BY-LAWS
5.13.1 Pursuant to Section 39 of the Planning Act, the Township of Pickle Lake may approve the
use of land, buildings or structures for a temporary use not considered to be of a
permanent nature which will not preclude the future development of any lands for their
most appropriate use, as defined by the Official Plan.
5.13.2 The Township shall consult with property owners and any other agencies or individuals
who might have knowledge of when conditions might suit the development of the
property, in accordance with the Official Plan and Zoning By-law, prior to approval of a
Temporary Use By-law.
5.13.3 Only uses which will not create land use conflicts or disrupt the use and development of
neighbouring properties shall be authorized by Temporary Use By-laws.
5.13.4 Notwithstanding the policies of this Plan, temporary uses that are not otherwise
permitted by the Official Plan and the Zoning By-law as permanent uses, may be
permitted by Temporary Use By-laws, subject to the above.
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5.14
IMPLEMENTING COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT POLICIES
5.14.1 The Township of Pickle Lake shall attempt to use all possible means to implement
Community Improvement policies, and these shall include:
a) Participation in and support for Federal and Provincial community improvement
programs;
b) Use of authority granted under Section 28 of the Planning Act, to designate a
Community Improvement Area, develop Community Improvement Plans and
acquire and redevelop land;
c) Enforcement of the Property Maintenance and Occupancy Standards By-law; and
d) Encouragement of activities aimed at developing the economic viability and
attractiveness of the Township.
5.14.2 The townsite of Pickle Lake is identified as a Community Improvement Area.
5.15
PARKLAND DEDICATION
5.15.1 The dedication of lands or acceptance of cash-in-lieu of the land dedication for
recreational purposes because of new development or redevelopment of land shall be
in accordance with the following requirements:
a) The development or redevelopment of land for residential purposes may require a
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land dedication to the Township at a standard of 5% of that land being developed or
redeveloped or cash-in-lieu based on 5% of the value of the land; and
b) Development or redevelopment of land for commercial or industrial purposes may
require a land dedication to the Township at a standard of 2% of the land being
developed or redeveloped or cash-in-lieu based on a value of 2% of the land.
5.15.2 To ensure that parkland dedications are of an acceptable quality, all sites dedicated as
parkland must be accepted by the Township and satisfy the following criteria:
a) Be relatively level and are not required for drainage purposes, nor contain lands
susceptible to flooding, having steep slopes or other physical features which are
unsuitable for open space or park development;
b) Be located within the community context to provide convenient pedestrian and
vehicular access;
c) Provide a reasonable park configuration to accommodate the dimensions and shape
of large playing fields (e.g., soccer fields, baseball fields);
d) Have adequate access;
e) Be provided with basic service requirements; and
f)
Be developed in accordance with the Township's parkland standards.
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5.16
PROPERTY MAINTENANCE AND OCCUPANCY STANDARD BY-LAW
5.16.1 The Township is committed to the maintenance and development of a safe, healthy and
attractive environment. The Township may adopt a By-law pursuant to the Building Code
Act, which sets out standards for the maintenance and occupancy of property and
prohibits the use of property which does not conform with the standards. The By-law
shall require that all substandard properties be repaired in conformance with the By-law
or be cleared of all buildings, debris, structures or refuse and left in a graded and leveled
condition. The By-law shall specify the way the By-law will be administered and enforced.
5.16.2 The above By-law may address the following items:
a) The physical condition of yards and passageways, including an accumulation of
debris and rubbish and discarded motor vehicles and trailers;
b) The adequacy of sanitation, including drainage, waste disposal and garbage;
c) The physical condition of accessory buildings; and;
d) The physical condition of all buildings and dwellings.
5.16.3 After passing the above By-law, a Property Standards Officer shall be appointed, and a
Property Standards Committee shall be established.
5.17
AGENCY NAMES AND RESPONSIBILITIES AND LEGISLATION
5.17.1 From time to time, the names of various government ministries and agencies may
change. In addition, responsibilities may shift from ministry to ministry. The names of
the various ministries responsible for the programs, regulations and approvals are given
in this Plan as of the date of adoption of this Plan. It is not intended to amend this Plan
each time a change in name or responsibility occurs. Rather, this Plan shall be interpreted
to refer to those agencies named, or their successors, as conditions dictate.
5.17.2 From time to time Provincial and Federal statutes are amended and section numbers are
changed. It is not intended to amend this Plan each time such a change is made. This
Plan shall be interpreted to refer to legislation as amended from time to time.
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5.18
LAND USE BOUNDARIES
5.18.1 It is intended that the boundaries of the land use designations, shown on the attached
Schedule, be considered as approximate and absolute only where bounded by public
roads, rivers, streams or other similar geographical barriers. Therefore, amendments to
the Plan will not be required to make minor adjustments to the approximate land use
boundaries, provided that the general intent of the policies is preserved. Such minor
deviations will not be reflected on the Schedules.
5.19
REQUIREMENTS FOR PRE-CONSULTATION
5.19.1 The Planning Act permits the Township to require applicants to consult with the
Township prior to formal submission of planning applications. Applicants shall consult
with the Township in advance of submission of an application for:
a) An Official Plan Amendment;
b) A Zoning By-law Amendment;
c) A Plan of Subdivision;
d) A Site Plan;
e) Minor Variance;
f)
Consent; and
g) Any other plan.
5.19.2 Pre-consultation will determine what is required to be submitted for a complete
application and will provide an opportunity to discuss the nature of the application, the
need for supporting studies, and the planning approvals process. Where appropriate,
pre-consultation may also require the involvement of the Province.
5.19.3 If an application is submitted without pre-consultation, adequate supporting
information and/or reports, and any application review fees required by the Township,
the Application may be deemed incomplete.
In addition to the information and materials required under the Planning Act and any
other legislation or regulation, additional information in the form of studies or
assessments may be required to consider a planning application complete.
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Depending on the nature of the proposed development and planning application, the
Township may require the following studies or additional information to deem
applications complete and to properly evaluate a development application.
The Township shall review all reports and studies and may also require a peer review by
an appropriate public agency or by a qualified professional consultant retained by the
Township at the applicant's expense. Any such studies, or peer reviews thereof, shall be
at the expense of the applicant/proponent:
a) Planning Justification and Impact Analysis Report
b) Cultural Heritage Impact Assessment
c) Environmental Impact Statement
d) Transportation Impact Study
e) Minimum Distance Separation
f)
Servicing Options Study
g) Drainage/Stormwater Management Report/Plan
h) Geotechnical Study
i)
Hydrogeological Study
j)
Erosion and Sediment Control Plan
k) Noise/Vibration Study
l)
Noise Control Study (Airport)
m) Obstacle Limitation Surfaces (Airport Zoning Regulations)
n) Sun-Shadow Study
o) Fisheries Assessment
p) Shoreline Riparian Control Study
q) Archaeological Assessment
r)
Water Quality Report
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5.20 INDIGENOUS ENGAGEMENT
5.20.1 The Township of Pickle Lake acknowledges and respects the historical and ongoing
presence, rights, and interests of Indigenous communities within and surrounding the
region and recognizes that land use planning decisions may affect Indigenous rights,
cultural values, traditional land uses, and treaty relationships. It is the intent of this
Official Plan to foster meaningful, respectful, and ongoing engagement with Indigenous
communities as part of responsible land use planning, reconciliation, and long-term
community building.
5.20.2 The Township will engage Indigenous communities early and throughout the planning
process on matters of mutual interest, including but not limited to Official Plan reviews
and amendments, zoning by-law amendments, major development proposals,
environmental considerations, infrastructure planning, municipal servicing extensions,
and matters involving natural resources, cultural heritage, archaeology, or areas of
Crown interest. Engagement will be guided by principles of transparency, respect, timely
information sharing, and recognition of Indigenous knowledge systems.
5.20.3 Where land use planning or development applications may impact Indigenous cultural
heritage, traditional land uses, environmental resources, or treaty rights, the Township
shall provide Indigenous communities with opportunities to review and comment on
proposals and supporting studies. Applications may require archaeological assessments,
cultural heritage evaluations, or environmental review in accordance with provincial
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legislation, Indigenous concerns, or local context. Where Indigenous knowledge is
shared, the Township shall handle such information respectfully and, where appropriate,
confidentially.
5.20.4 The Township may enter into protocols, collaboration agreements, and/or
memorandums of understanding with Indigenous communities to support ongoing
communication, relationship building, coordinated planning, and shared priorities,
where mutually desired. The Township will also support capacity building and seek
opportunities for provincial or federal partnership where Indigenous consultation
requirements extend beyond municipal jurisdiction.
5.20.5 Nothing in this policy removes or replaces the duty of the Crown or its delegates to
consult Indigenous communities where required by law. Instead, this policy affirms the
Township's commitment to reconciliation, respectful engagement, and collaboration in
land use planning and community development.
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Definitions
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SECTION 6 - DEFINITIONS
Agricultural Uses: means the growing of crops, including nursery, biomass, and horticultural
crops; raising of livestock; raising of other animals for food, fur or fibre, including poultry and fish;
aquaculture; apiaries; agro-forestry; maple syrup production; and associated on farm buildings
and structures, including, but not limited to livestock facilities, manure storages, value-retaining
facilities, and accommodation for full-time farm labour when the size and nature of the operation
requires additional employment.
Agricultural Related Uses: means those farm-related commercial and farm-related industrial uses
that are directly related to farm operations in the area, support agriculture, benefit from being in
close proximity to farm operations and provide products or services to farm operations as a
primary activity.
Archaeological Resources: includes artefacts, archaeological sites, marine archaeological sites, as
defined under the Ontario Heritage Act. The identification and evaluation of such resources are
based upon archaeological fieldwork undertaken in accordance with the Ontario Heritage Act.
Areas of Archaeological Potential: means areas with the likelihood to contain archaeological
sites, as defined under the Ontario Heritage Act. The identification and evaluation of such
resources are based upon archaeological fieldwork undertaken in accordance with the Ontario
Heritage Act. Council recognizes that archaeological potential will be determined for individual
development applications and building permits and areas of archaeological potential are
determined using provincial screening criteria, and/or developed by a licensed archaeologist.
Archaeological potential criteria include features such as proximity to water, current or ancient
shorelines, rolling topography, unusual landforms, and any locally known significant heritage
areas such as portage routes or other places of past human settlement.
Areas of Mineral Potential: means areas favourable to the discovery of mineral resources due to
geology, the presence of known mineral deposits or other technical evidence. Areas of mineral
potential are identified using acceptable scientific methodology.
Built Heritage Resource: means a building, structure, monument, installation or any
manufactured remnant that contributes to a property's cultural heritage value or interest, as
identified by a community, including an Indigenous community. Built heritage resources are
generally located on property that has been designated under Parts IV or V of the Ontario
Heritage Act, or included on local, provincial and/or federal registers.
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Community Benefits Charge (CBC) in Ontario is a one-time fee paid by developers on new, high-
density residential developments to help municipalities fund capital costs for services and
facilities. It applies to buildings with five or more storeys and at least 10 residential units, is
calculated as a maximum of 4% of the land value, and funds projects like parkland, streetscape
work, and arts and culture facilities.
Contaminated Site: means land that is contaminated from past land use activities relating to, but
not limiting to, industrial uses, transportation or utility purposes including municipal and Ministry
of Transportation refuelling yards, waste disposal sites, and commercial uses such as gas stations,
auto repair shops and lands where filling has occurred.
Cultural Heritage Landscape: means a defined geographical area that may have been modified
by human activity and is identified as having cultural heritage value or interest by a community,
including an Indigenous community. The area may involve features such as structures, spaces,
archaeological sites or natural elements that are valued together for their interrelationship,
meaning or association. Examples may include, but are not limited to, heritage conservation
districts designated under the Ontario Heritage Act; villages, parks, gardens, battlefields, main
streets and neighbourhoods, cemeteries, trailways, viewsheds, natural areas and industrial
complexes of heritage significance; and areas recognized by federal or international designation
authorities (e.g., a National Historic Site, District Designation, or a UNESCO World Heritage Site).
Cultural Heritage Resource: means a defined geographic area of heritage significance which has
been modified by human activities. Such an area is valued by a community and is of significance
to the understanding of the history of a people or place.
Developable Land Area: means the net land area that can be utilized for development including
residential, commercial, institutional, industrial uses although excludes the required public or
private roads and infrastructure, stormwater management ponds, parking, environmental
constraint areas (e.g., wetlands, watercourses) and their required buffers.
Development: means the creation of a new lot, a change in land use, or the construction of
buildings and structures, requiring approval under the Planning Act, but does not include activities
that create or maintain infrastructure authorized under and environmental assessment process,
or works subject to the Drainage Act.
Floodway: means that portion of the river or stream system floodplain where development and
site alteration would cause a danger to public health and safety or property damage. Uses which
by their nature must be located within the floodway, flood or erosion control works or non-
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structural works that do not affect flood flows are permitted in the floodway.
Hazard Lands: means property or lands which could be unsafe for development due to naturally
occurring processes or hazards. Along the shoreline of lakes, rivers and stream systems this means
lands covered by water to the farthest landward limit of the flooding and erosion hazard limits
and would also include unstable soils such a sensitive marine clays (leda clay) and unstable
bedrock (karst topography).
Heritage Attributes: means the principal features or elements that contribute to a protected
heritage property's cultural heritage value or interest. These may include built or manufactured
elements, natural landforms, vegetation, water features, spatial configurations, and the
property's visual setting, including significant views and vistas to or from the property. These
attributes reflect the specific features, characteristics, and broader contextual relationships that
make a property historically or culturally significant and are to be conserved. Any new
development, redevelopment, or site alteration shall retain and maintain the visual setting and
physical relationships that contribute to a protected heritage property's cultural heritage value
or interest, and shall be designed to ensure that new construction, visual intrusions, or other
interventions do not adversely impact the property's heritage attributes.
Home Profession: means the use of part of a dwelling unit for service or profession by at least 1
of the permanent residents of such dwelling unit, is clearly secondary to the main residential use
of the dwelling unit for gain, profit or reward, and does not compete with existing businesses in
the commercial areas of the Township. A home profession shall be licenced in accordance with
the Business Licence By-law and shall include such home professions as surveying, engineering,
architecture, accounting, shoe and leather working and repairs, real estate, bookkeeping,
computer services, dressmaking, painting, sculpting, weaving, engraving, and instruction in arts,
crafts and music.
Infrastructure: means physical structures that form the foundation for development.
Infrastructure includes sewage and water works, waste management systems, electrical power,
communications, transit and transportation corridors and facilities, and oil and gas pipelines and
associated facilities.
Mine Hazards: means any feature of a mine as defined under the Mining Act, or any related
disturbance of the ground that has not been rehabilitated.
Mineral Aggregate Operation: means lands licensed or permitted under the Aggregate Resources
Act (or its successors), excluding wayside pits and quarries; existing pits and quarries on lands
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not designated under the Aggregate Resources Act that operate in conformity with municipal
zoning by-laws, including any adjacent lands owned or under agreement with the operator that
allow the operation to continue; and associated facilities used for the extraction, transport,
processing, or recycling of mineral aggregate resources and related products, including asphalt,
concrete, and secondary aggregate-related materials.
Mineral Aggregate Resources: means gravel, sand, clay, earth, shale, stone, limestone,
dolostone, sandstone, marble, granite, rock or other material prescribed under the Aggregate
Resources Act suitable for construction, industrial, manufacturing and maintenance purposes but
does not include metallic ores, asbestos, graphite, kyanite, mica, nepheline syenite, salt, talc,
woolastonite, mine tailings or other material prescribed under the Mining Act.
Mineral Deposits: means an unusually large or rich concentration of valuable minerals identified
within a small part of the earth's crust.
Mineral Mining Operation: means mining operations and associated facilities, or past producing
mines with remaining mineral development potential that have not been permanently
rehabilitated to another use.
Minerals: means metallic and non-metallic minerals but does not include mineral aggregates or
petroleum resources.
Net Residential Density: means the number of dwelling units per hectare and is a measure based
on the area of land exclusively for residential use, including private roads and parking areas but
excluding public streets, rights-of-way, parks, environmental areas and non-residential uses.
Natural Heritage Features: means features and areas such as significant wetlands, fish habitat,
significant portions of a habitat or endangered and threatened species, significant wildlife habitat
and significant areas of natural and scientific interest which are important for their environmental
and social values as a legacy of the natural landscape of an area.
Protected Heritage Property: means property designated under Part IV, V, or VI of the Ontario
Heritage Act; property subject to a heritage conservation easement under Parts II of IV of the
Ontario Heritage Act; property identified by the Province and prescribed public bodies as
provincial heritage property under the Standards and Guidelines for Conservation of Provincial
Heritage Properties; property protected under federal legislation, and UNESCO World Heritage
Sites.
Petroleum Resources: means oil, gas, and brine resources which have been identified through
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exploration and verified by preliminary drilling or other forms of investigation. They may include
sites of former operations where resources are still present or former sites that may be converted
to underground storage for natural gas or other hydrocarbons.
Portable Asphalt Plant: means a facility with equipment designed to heat and dry aggregate and
to mix aggregate with bituminous asphalt to produce asphalt paving material and includes
stockpiling and storage of bulk materials used in the process. A portable asphalt plant is not of
permanent construction but is designed to be dismantled and moved to another location as
required.
Portable Concrete Plant: means a building or structure with equipment designed to mix
cementing materials, aggregate, water and admixtures to produce concrete, and includes
stockpiling and storage of bulk materials used in the process. A portable concrete plant is not of
permanent construction. It is designed to be dismantled and moved to another location as
required.
Public Service Facilities: means land, buildings and structures for the provision of public services,
but does not include infrastructure.
Public Works: means any improvement, structural work or undertaking that is within the
jurisdiction of Council, a local board, a ministry, department, board, commission, agency or
official of the provincial or federal government or a First Nation.
Regulatory Flood Area: means the area of the Township which would be flooded during a storm
occurring on average once every 100 years. In areas where the Regulatory Flood elevation is not
known and where there has not been air photo interpretation of the potential flood plain
boundary beyond that which identifies the normal high-water mark, lands below the normal high-
water mark, as measured by an Ontario Land Surveyor, shall be considered Hazard Lands.
Residential Intensification: means the creation of new residential unit or accommodation in
existing buildings or on previously developed, serviced land and includes infill, accessory
apartments and rooming houses.
Rural Residential Use: means a residential use located in the rural area that is a principal
residence, intended to be occupied on a year-round basis, and is privately serviced by individual
sewage and water systems.
Seasonal Residential, Waterfront Residential or Cottage Residential Use: means a recreational
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residential use located in the rural area that is not a principal residence, intended to be occupied
on a seasonal or part time basis for recreational purposes and is privately serviced by individual
sewage and water systems.
Sensitive Land Uses: means buildings, amenity areas, or outdoor spaces where routine or normal
activities occurring at reasonably expected times would experience one or more adverse effects
from contaminant discharges generated by a nearby major facility. Sensitive land uses may be a
part of the natural or built environment. Examples may include, but are not limited to residences,
day care centres, and educational and health facilities.
Significant: in the context of cultural heritage and archaeology, refers to resources that have been
determined to possess cultural heritage value or interest because of the important contribution
they make to understanding the history, identity, or development of a place, an event, or a
people.
Tiny Homes: means a small, private and self-contained dwelling unit with living and dining areas,
kitchen and bathroom facilities, a sleeping area, and intended for year-round use. A tiny home
can be 37 m2 (400 ft2) and shall not be smaller than the minimum required size set out in Ontario's
Building Code of 17.5 m2 (188 ft2).
Waste Management System: means sites and facilities to accommodate solid waste from one or
more municipalities and includes landfill sites, recycling facilities, transfer stations, processing
sites and hazardous waste depots.
Wayside Pits and Quarries: means a temporary pit or quarry opened and used by or for a public
authority solely for the purposes of a particular project or contract of road construction or
maintenance and not located on the road right-of-way. Accessory aggregate processing
operations such as crushing, screening, washing and stockpiling of aggregate product are also
considered to be permitted uses in a wayside pit or quarry.
Wetlands: means lands where the water table is close to or at the surface. In either case the
presence of abundant water has caused the formation of hydric soils and has favoured the
dominance of either hydrophytic plants or water tolerant plants.
Woodlands: means treed areas that provide environmental and economic benefits such as
erosion prevention, water retention, provision of habitat, recreation and the sustainable harvest
of woodland products. Woodlands include treed areas, woodlots or forested areas and vary in
their level of significance.
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SCHEDULE A: LAND USE MAP
HIGHWAY 599
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RURAL
ENVIRONMENTAL
PROTECTION
ACTIVE QUARRY
AIRPORT
WATERBODY
Project No.
18114
SCHEDULE 'A'
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Official Plan for the Corporation of the Township of Pickle Lake
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HIGHWAY 599
NORTH ROAD
NORD ROAD
PATRICIA AVENUE
KOVAL STREET
PICKLE LAKE ROAD
CONNELL STREET
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May 04, 2021
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TOWNSHIP OF
PICKLE LAKE
OFFICIAL PLAN
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FORMER MUNICIPAL
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1000m MINE HAZARD BUFFER
MINE TAILINGS
MINERAL POTENTIAL
ACTIVE QUARRY
AIRPORT
WATERBODY
Project No.
18114
SCHEDULE 'B'
DEVELOPMENT CONSTRAINTS
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Projection:
Transverse Mercator
NAD 1983 UTM - Zone 15N
Official Plan for the Corporation of the Township of Pickle Lake
Page | 136
SCHEDULE C: NATURAL HERITAGE FEATURES MAP
HIGHWAY 599
NORTH ROAD
NORD ROAD
PATRICIA AVENUE
KOVAL STREET
PICKLE LAKE ROAD
CONNELL STREET
Printed
Dec 09, 2021
Quartek
TOWNSHIP OF
PICKLE LAKE
OFFICIAL PLAN
±
Projection:
Transverse Mercator
NAD 1983 UTM - Zone 15N
Legend
SIGNIFICANT SPECIES AREA
WETLANDS
MUNICIPAL BOUNDARY
FORMER MUNICIPAL
BOUNDARY
AREAS OF NATURAL AND
SCIENTIFIC INTEREST (ANSI)
WATERCOURSE
WATERBODY
Project No.
18114
SCHEDULE 'C'
NATURAL HERITAGE FEATURES
KOVAL STREET
PICKLE LAKE ROAD
ROSE AVENUE
ANNE STREET N
TRUDEL DRIVE
PATRICIA AVENUE
BEACH ROAD
DICKENSON STREET
E STREET
OHNAN AVENUE
LAKEVIEW CRESCENT
CLAUDE AVENUE
TRAILER PARK ROAD
HOWELL STREET
HIGHWAY 599
NORD ROAD
PATRICIA AVENUE
CONNELL STREET
COHEN AVENUE
KAWINIGANS DRIVE
CONNELL DRIVE
WEBSTER AVENUE
PATRICIA STREET
MORTIMER AVENUE
SEE TOWNSITE OF
PICKLE LAKE
TOWNSITE OF PICKLE LAKE
TOWNSITE OF CENTRAL PATRICIA
SEE TOWNSITE OF
CENTRAL PATRICIA
1,000
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2,000
500
Meters
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150
300
75
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500
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500
1,000
250
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300
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500
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500
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