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Township of South Frontenac Council Meeting Agenda

TIME: DATE: PLACE:

6:30 PM, Tuesday, May 20, 2025 3910 Battersea Road/Virtual Via Zoom .

Meeting to Order

Resolution

That the Council meeting of May 20, 2025 be called to order at ___ p.m. 2.

Roll Call

Approval of Agenda (and Addendum)

Resolution

That the agenda be approved, as presented. 4.

Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest

Committee of the Whole “Closed Session”

Resolution

That Council resolve itself into the Committee of the Whole “Closed Meeting” to consider the following items:

A position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiations carried on or to be carried on by or on behalf of the municipality or local board - public event. b)

A position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiations carried on or to be carried on by or on behalf of the municipality or local board - public event.

Resolution

That Council rise from the Committee of the Whole “Closed Meeting” without reporting. 6.

Recess (If Required)

Ceremonial Presentations

Public Meeting

Delegations

Julie Atherley, President, True Friend Supported Independent Living, will be present to speak to Council regarding a proposal for a group home on Stage Coach Road.

Steven Leonard will be present to speak to Council regarding private property rights.

Briefings

Councillor Pegrum and Staff Sergeant Scott Underhill will be present to speak to Council regarding the Frontenac O.P.P. Detachment

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Board 2025 Annual Report. b)

Representatives from ABSI will be present to speak to Council regarding the Building Condition Assessments - 2025.

Reports from Administration

June is Recreation and Parks Month

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That Council declare June as Recreation and Parks Month in South Frontenac Township. b)

Sydenham Water Financial Plan 2025-2031

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That Council support the attached 2025-2031 Financial Plan for Sydenham Water. c)

Rogers Communications Inc. Wireless Telecommunications Installation Proposal C8875 – Buck Lake @ South Frontenac

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That the Township of South Frontenac concurs with the proposal by Rogers Communications Inc. to erect a wireless communication installation on the property with PIN 362480041 on Perth Road, and That staff be directed to send a statement of concurrence to Rogers Communications Inc. and to Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada. d)

Adoption of New Official Plan

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That By-law 2025-025 approved by Council on April 8, 2025 be revoked; That Council Adopt the Township’s New Official Plan as included in Exhibit A to Report 2025-078 and forms Exhibit A of By-law 2025-41; That By-law 2025-41 being a By-law to Adopt the Township’s New Official Plan, be given first and second reading; That Council direct staff to forward the adopted New Official Plan to the County of Frontenac for final approval; That Council direct staff to advise the County of Frontenac of this endorsement, as presented at the May 20, 2025, Council meeting; and That By-law 2025-41 be presented to Council for third reading. e)

Environmental Impact Study (EIS) Guidelines Final Document

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That Council receive the Environmental Impact Study (EIS) Guidelines as included in Exhibit A to this Report; and
That Council direct staff to use the EIS Guidelines for all planning applications where applicable. f)

Deeming By-Law Application PL-LC-2025-0048 (Green), Lot 19, Plan 1706

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That Deeming By-Law Application (File Number PL-LC-2025-0048) submitted by Dylan Sutton, on behalf of Kathleen Green, regarding 6105 McMahon Drive, be approved; That By-law 2025-40, attached to Report Number 2025-074, as Exhibit A, deem the property described as Lot 19, Plan 1706, District of Portland, Township of South Frontenac as not being in a plan of subdivision, be given first and second reading; and That By-law 2025-40 be presented to Council for third reading. g)

Bunker Hill Road Project – Final Steps

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That Council approve By-law 2025-35, attached as Exhibit A, to assume a section of road, and By-law 2025-36, attached as Exhibit B, to close a portion of road; That By-law 2025-35, attached to Report Number 2025-68, as Exhibit A, being “A Bylaw to Assume as Common and Public Highway Certain Lands in the Township of South Frontenac, Pursuant to Section 31(6) of the Municipal Act, 2001” and notwithstanding By-law 2025-33, By-law 2025-36, attached to Report Number 2025-68, as Exhibit B, being “A By-Law to Stop up and Close a Portion of Road in the Township of South Frontenac as a result of Reconstruction on Bunker Hill Road” be given first and second reading; That notwithstanding By-law 2025-33, Council approve the renaming of Part 1 Plan 13R-20702, attached as Exhibit C, to Report Number 2025-68, to McNichols Access Road; and That By-laws 2025-35 and 2025-36 be presented to Council for third reading. h)

Noise By-law Exemption Request

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That the Line Spike Frontenac Event to be held at 3587 Harrowsmith Road by Get2ThePoint Productions be granted an exemption from Section 3. Clause F. of Bylaw 201-41, as amended, “A By-Law To Prohibit And Regulate Noise Within The Township of South Frontenac”, to permit musical events on June 28, 2025 and June 29, 2025 between 10:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. i)

Proposed Property Standards By-law

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Recommendation One: That Council approve the proposed Property Standards By-law (attached to Report 2025-066 as Exhibit A); That Council approve the proposed amendments to the By-law 2022-70 As Amended, A By-Law to Impose Administrative Monetary Penalties On Violations Of Municipal ByLaws (attached to Report 2025-066 as Exhibit B); That Council approve the proposed By-Law to Appoint Property Standards Officers for the Township of South Frontenac (attached to Report 2025-066 as Exhibit C); and That By-law 2025-37, attached to Report Number 2025-66, as Exhibit A, being a By-law for Prescribing Standards for the Maintenance of Property Within The Township of South Frontenac, By-law 2025-38, attached to Report Number 2025-66, as Exhibit B, being a By-law to Amend By-Law 2022-70, As Amended, “A By-Law To Impose Administrative Monetary Penalties On Violations Of Municipal By-Laws” and By-law 2025-39, attached to Report Number 2025-66, as Exhibit C, being a By-law to Appoint Property Standards Officers for the Township of South Frontenac, be given first and second reading; and

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That By-laws 2025-37, 2025-38 and 2025-39 be presented to Council for third reading. Recommendation Two: That the following members of Council be appointed to the Appeals Committee for the term of Council: i. Mayor/Councillor _____ ii. Councillor _____; and iii. Councillor _____. 12.

Reports from Advisory Committees

Information Reports

Award of Tender # PS-2025-02 Road 38 Reconstruction

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Award of Tender # PS-2025-04 Fish Creek Bridge Replacement

363 366

Award of Tender # PS-2025-03 Craig Road Reconstruction

367 370

Facility Condition Assessment

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Heritage Advisory Committee Initiatives

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Committee of the Whole

Communications

Tabling of Documents

Received from Rideau Valley Conservation Authority, dated May 2, 2025, regarding the 2024 Audited Financial Statements and the 2025 Approved Budget.

424

Received from Findhelp Information Services 211, dated May 13, 2025, regarding The Victim Support Directory.

425 427

Received from the Federation of Ontario Cottager’s Associations, dated May 5, 2025, regarding a call to action to Save the Lake Partner Program of water quality monitoring,

428 430

Received from Minister Rob Flack, dated May 13, 2025, regarding the Protect Ontario by Building Faster and Smarter Act, 2025 (Bill 17).

431 439

New Business

Notice of Motion

Approval of Minutes

Resolution

That the minutes of the May 6, 2025 Council meeting be approved.

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Approval of By-laws

Resolution

That By-laws Numbers (1) through (7) be given third reading. b)

Summary of By-laws:

By-law 2025-35 - A By-Law to Assume as Common and Public Highway Certain Lands in the Township of South Frontenac, Pursuant to Section 31(6) of the Municipal Act, 2001
By-law 2025-36 - A By-Law to Stop up and Close a Portion of Road in the Township of South Frontenac as a result of Reconstruction on Bunker Hill Road
By-law 2025-37 - A By-law for Prescribing Standards for the Maintenance of Property Within The Township of South Frontenac
By-law 2025-38 - A By-law to Amend By-law 2022-70, as amended, “A By-law to Impose Administrative Monetary Penalties on Violations of Municipal By-laws”
By-law 2025-39 - A By-Law to Appoint Property Standards Officers for the Township of South Frontenac
By-law 2025-40 - Being a By-Law to deem part of Plan of Subdivision No. 1706 not to be a registered plan of subdivision: Lot 19, Plan 1706, District of Portland
By-law 2025-41 - A By-law to Adopt the Township’s New Official Plan

Committee of the Whole “Closed Session”

Confirmation By-law

Resolution

445

That By-law 2025-42, being a by-law to confirm generally all actions and proceedings of the Council of the Township of South Frontenac, be given first and second reading; and That By-law 2025-42, being the confirmatory by-law, be given third reading, signed and sealed. 23.

Date of Next Meeting

The next Council meeting is scheduled for June 10, 2025 at 7:00 p.m.

Adjournment

Resolution South Frontenac is a welcoming and thriving rural community

A Request for Support for Developing a Small Group Home for Adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

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By True Friend Supported Independent Living Inc. May 20, 2025

Living with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities in South Frontenac • Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD) are lifelong neurodevelopmental conditions that generally begin before the age of 22 years old. Include conditions such as autism, Down syndrome, and brain injury. • There are approximately 316 people 15 years and older in South Frontenac Township with developmental disabilities alone. This figure does not include children 14 years and younger.

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• Persons with IDD have parents (many of whom are seniors), family members, and friends who support them in our community. Through attending school and other activities here, they establish important connections in this community. These residents want them to be free to live their lives in our community.

The Problem Currently there are no residential facilities in South Frontenac for persons with IDD. These adults must apply for decades long wait lists for funded group homes in Kingston. Generally, they remain on wait lists until their family support situation becomes dire. Hence their transition to a group home is under traumatic circumstances and forces them to leave their home community.

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The Solution: Build and operate small group homes so these South Frontenac residents can remain and thrive in their community. Their friends and family can stay engaged in their lives, and they can contribute to the health and diversity of our community!

Introducing True Friend Supported Independent Living Inc. We support adults with IDD from our community in need of housing • Local grassroots non-profit organization incorporated in May 2024 • Have applied to CRA for registered charity status • Our sister organization is New Leaf Link • 20 members of diverse ages and expertise (and growing…)

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• Read more about us at www.tfsil.ca

True Friend’s Proposed Solution True Friend’s goal is to acquire and operate a small group home in South Frontenac. This pilot model will subsequently be replicated to support additional community needs. Significant research, consultation, and planning has been conducted to date to further this goal.

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The vision for the facility: • Constructed on municipal land for affordability • Located in a settlement area • Requires 0.5 to 1 acres depending on servicing • Rooms for 5 residents and one residential care worker on-site 24/7 • Single-storey with accessible features • Possibly a model of sustainable construction

A Funding Plan to Achieve Affordability • Affordability - Rent and care fees that residents and their families can afford with individual funding • Leveraging opportunities for government funding

• True Friend needs the support of South Frontenac Township for this to be successful

• Fundraising Strategy

• An initial focus on capital funding for the facility and later, on operational costs. • True Friend may request this in future for say 2027 and/or 2028 depending on how well other funding sources meet budget requirements. 6

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• Township financial support

Conclusion and Way Ahead True Friend is requesting the support of South Frontenac Township in three ways:

Providing municipal land as a building site

• Way Ahead – Township planning staff to work with True Friend to examine options for suitable municipal properties and to return to Council with a recommendation or request for further consideration.

Support in applying for certain grant/loan programs

• Way Ahead – Township staff to provide advice and input in response to True Friend questions and requirements posed while preparing to apply for certain government funding programs

Possible Township financial support

Thank you.

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• Way Ahead – True Friend would like to hold off on this request until budget requirements are more developed

Frontenac O.P.P. Detachment Board

Annual Report 2025

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Board Composition

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Frontenac O.P.P. Responsible for policing 3,130 square kms in three municipalities including 40 km of Hwy 401. Total full time resident population of approximately 27,000 plus an additional 17,000 seasonal residents. ●

Main detachment in Hartington, satellite detachment in Sharbot Lake. ●

Staffing Complement – 1 Staff Sergeant, 5 Sergeants (4 frontline 1 Admin), 34 Constables (uniform, street crime, crime unit, CSO/MCRT), 5 civilian staff.

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8 frontline members report to Sharbot Lake Detachment.

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Community Safety and Police Act Replaced the Police Services Act on April 1, 2024. Advance modernization of policing and ensure adequate and effective policing functions. ●

Functions include – crime prevention, law enforcement, maintain public peace, emergency response, victim assistance, any other prescribed function.

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Requires Board Members to complete provincially mandated training modules, a clear police records check, and comply with prescribed code of conduct. ●

Board to meet a minimum of 4 times/year.

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What Has Changed All municipalities within a detachment’s jurisdiction are represented by one Detachment Board.

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Creation of Inspector General of Policing.

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Board has its own budget.

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Maintains its own records.

Board operates outside of municipal governance structure.

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Board’s Role Act as an independent civilian oversight. Considered a bridge between the community and the police.

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Participate in the selection process and monitor the performance of the Detachment Commander.

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In consultation with the Det. Commander determine the priorities and objectives of the detachment (Local Action Plan).

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Establish local policies.

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Advise the Det. Commander with respect to the policing provided.

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Review reports provided by the Det. Commander.

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Provide and annual report to municipalities and band council on or before June 30th.

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Local Action Plan Prepared at minimum every four years. Practice has been every two years.

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Current plan is established for 2023-2025.

Speaks to how adequate and effective policing will be provided.

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The objectives and priorities for the Detachment as determined by the Board.

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Specific performance objectives and indicators.

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Board Budget/Administration In accordance with the Regulations prepare an estimate of the total amount that will be required to pay the expenses of the Board.

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Board costs are shared by the municipalities.

South Frontenac Treasurer is responsible for administration of the board’s budget.

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South Frontenac Clerk is responsible for the administration of the Detachment Board.

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Inspector General of Policing ●

Supported by staff within Inspectorate of Policing.

Ensures compliance with CSPA and regulations by employing a system of inspections, monitoring and advisory services.

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Investigates complaints relating to the conduct of Board or its members, complaints pertaining to the provision of adequate and effective policing.

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Yearly Highlights 478 MVC’s including 6 fatal collisions.

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Multiple marine fatality on Bob’s Lake.

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1516 Criminal Code and Prov. Statute charges.

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174 incidents involved violent crime (70% clearance)

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328 incidents of property crime.

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187 Mental Health Act occurrences.

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564 referrals to victim services.

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280 MCRT referrals, 210 live calls for service by MCRT.

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Available Resources Emergency Response Team incl. Explosive Disposal.

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Canine, Search and Rescue.

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Aviation, Flight Operations.

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Static and mobile surveillance.

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Under Water Search and Recovery.

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Marine, Motorized Snow and Off Road Vehicle Patrol.

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Intelligence.

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Criminal Investigation Services and Major Case Management.

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Incident Command.

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Crisis Negotiation.

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Available Resources Child Exploitation and Investigation.

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Collision Reconstruction.

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Victim Assistance Support and Response.

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Forensic Identification Services.

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Missing Persons and Unidentified Remains.

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Technological Crimes/Digital Forensic Evidence.

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Community Street Crime Units.

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Media Relations.

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Polygraph.

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BUILDING CONDITION ASSESSMENTS – 2025 Ensuring Longevity and Optimal Performance of Municipal Assets

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INDEX Introduction to Building Condition Assessments (BCA) Why Conduct a BCA? Building Condition Assessment: Key Elements Condition grading criteria for building elements Facility Condition Index (FCI) for Buildings Facility Condition Index (FCI) Ratings Explained Facility Health Overview: Condition and Performance Analysis Summary Next Steps

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Case Study: L3A Public Services Office

Introduction to Building Condition Assessments (BCA) • The Building Condition Assessments (BCA) program is a proactive and strategic approach to understanding the state and condition of municipal assets and facilities. It is an essential tool for ensuring these assets remain in a state of good repair, supporting the effective delivery of services to the community.

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Why Conduct a BCA?

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• Regulatory Compliance & Alignment: BCAs support the completion of Asset Management Plans (AMPs) in accordance with Ontario Regulation 588/17, ensuring compliance, accountability, and transparency. • Asset Longevity: Regular assessments enable timely maintenance and repairs, extending the life cycle of infrastructure and maximizing service life. • Risk Management: Identifying aging or deteriorating assets reduces the likelihood of failures, lowers unexpected costs, and enhances public safety. • Cost Optimization: Helps minimize lifecycle costs while maximizing value for taxpayers through efficient asset management. • Informed Decision-Making: Provides accurate condition data to support investment prioritization, efficient budgeting, and long-term planning. • Maximized Value for Taxpayers: Ensures efficient service delivery and optimized use of public funds. • Sustainability: Aligns asset management practices with long-term environmental and fiscal sustainability goals. • Community Impact: Builds public trust, improves safety, and enhances residents’ quality of life through reliable infrastructure.

Building Condition Assessment: Key Elements

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A Building Condition Assessment (BCA) evaluates essential components of a building to determine repair and replacement needs. Key areas include: 1.Substructure -Foundations, Slabs, Basement Walls 2.Shell - Roof, Walls, Windows, Doors 3.Interiors - Finishes, Partitions, Stairs 4.Services - Plumbing, HVAC, Electrical, Fire Protection 5.Equipment & Furnishings -Fixed and Movable Furnishings 6.Special Construction- Unique Structures and Selective Demolition 7.Sitework-Landscaping, Parking, Utilities

Condition grading criteria for building elements EVALUATION PARAMETERS Physical/Structural Condition Operational/Process Performance Reliability Availability Maintainability

FCI Level

Rating

0%-5%

Good (Considered near ‘perfect’ condition) Fair (Considered in ‘reasonable’ condition) Poor (Increased risk of component failure and increased O&M cost)

6%-10% 11%-30% Greater than 30%

Very Poor

Why it matters?

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• Informed Planning: Prioritize maintenance, repairs, or replacements. • Budget Efficiency: Allocate resources based on urgency. • Sustainability: Extend asset life and ensure safety.

Facility Condition Index (FCI) for Buildings

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What is FCI? The Facility Condition Index (FCI) is a standardized metric used to assess the condition of a building by comparing the cost of necessary repairs to the cost of replacing the entire facility. It provides a clear, quantifiable way to evaluate the urgency and extent of maintenance needs. How is FCI Calculated? • For building assessments, the Facility Condition Index (FCI) is calculated using the following formula: FCI = (Cost of Repairs (2025 through 2029)/Total Replacement Cost)x 100 Interpreting FCI Values: • Low FCI Values: Indicate a well-maintained building with minimal repair needs. • High FCI Values: Suggest a facility nearing the end of its lifecycle, requiring extensive repairs or potential replacement.

Facility Condition Index (FCI) Ratings Explained The table defines the FCI Range and its corresponding Condition Rating, offering a quick assessment of a facility’s condition:

Good (0%-5%): Facilities are in outstanding condition with minimal maintenance needs.

2.Fair (6%-10%): Facilities are in good shape but may require minor repairs or upkeep.

3.Poor (6%-10%): Facilities show noticeable wear and may need moderate repairs.

requiring significant maintenance or replacement.

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4.Very Poor (Greater than 30%): Facilities are in critical condition,

Facility Health Overview: Condition and Performance Analysis

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Assessing Infrastructure Conditions to Guide Maintenance and Investment Decisions

FACILITIES ASSESSED – 73 FACILITIES FACILITIES ASSESSED – 73 FACILITIES Arena, 1

Multi Purpose Buildings, 1

Cemetery Facility, 2

Fire Halls, 8

OPP Station, 1 Offices, 3

Schoolhouses, 1

Sheds, 5

Community Halls, 4

Landfills, 1 Water Treatment Plants, 1 Canteens, 2

Sports Courts, 6

Pavilions, 2 Museums, 1 Garages, 5

Utility Buildings, 4

Sand Domes, 8

Washrooms/Canteen, 2 Washrooms, 5

Beach Pavillion, 3

Libraries, 3

Note: The Town Hall facility is not included in this summary as it was not inspected due to ongoing renovations. Additionally, the Harrowsmith Cemetery Shed facility consists of two separate sheds.

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Storage Facilities, 4

Summary of Facilities’ Health: Ratings Based on FCI Assessment OVERVIEW OF FACILITY CONDITION RATING BASED ON FCI Very Poor, 12.6% Good, 33.78%

Good Fair Poor Very Poor

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Fair, 12.16%

FACILITIES – GOOD RATING Buidling Area (SQ FT)

Total Cost of Project

B4B Bedford Sand Dome-Fabric B4C Bedford Sand Dome

9,385

$2,181,018

Total Repairs/ Replacement Cost (1-25 years) $923,263

$288

0.6%

Good

1389 Westport Road, Godfrey

6,500

$1,156,475

$1,190,050

$33,000

$5,760

3.4%

Good

1389 Westport Road, Godfrey

L3C Keeley Sand Dome (Shingle roof)

7,855

$736,877

$769,327

$11,000

$24,425

4.8%

Good

2490 Keeley Road, Sydenham

L3D Keeley Sand Dome

13,800

$2,420,710

$1,125,016

$35,863

1.5%

Good

2490 Keeley Road, Sydenham

L4A HHW Building

480

$679,262

$310,781

$10,175

1.8%

Good

2491 Keeley Road, Sydenham

L4B HHW Building – Baler Shed

225

$112,475

$52,067

$2,200

$575

2.5%

Good

2491 Keeley Road, Sydenham

5,655

$4,059,837

$917,355

$19,775

0.5%

Good

5582 Perth Road, Perth Road

L10B SPP Washrooms

360

$371,333

$323,926

$2,518

$863

0.9%

Good

4410 Point Road, Sydenham

L10C SPP Storage

440

$315,173

$278,025

$8,150

$3,863

4.0%

Good

4410 Point Road, Sydenham

L11 Sydenham Water Treatment Plant

2,410

$4,796,034

$2,592,406

$64,425

$124,373

4.7%

Good

4410 Point Road, Sydenham

L13A Loughborough Storage Shed L15C Wilmer Ball Park Baseball Dugouts

4,600

$1,539,976

$414,799

$8,750

$403

0.6%

Good

4264 Stage Coach Road, Sydenham

270

$203,743

$39,658

0.0%

Good

L16 Sydenham Library

5178 Wilmer Rd, Perth Road

6,710

$4,133,997

$977,258

$33,625

$48,128

2.1%

Good

P2A McMullen Beach Camp House P2B McMullen Court

750

$908,441

$404,595

$34,480

4.3%

Good

4412 Wheatley St, Sydenham 6089 Carleton Drive, Verona,

20,625

$492,475

$420,900

0.0%

Good

6089 Carleton Dr, Verona,

1,140 5,880 11600 100

$205,852 $739,335 $2,456,821 $294,917

$46,850 $20,125 $386,171 $225,261

$1,250 $0 $60,000 $11,170

$0 $0 $26,450 $1,400

0.6% 0.0% 3.8% 5.5%

Good Good Good Good

4500 Centennial Park Drive, Harrowsmith 4500 Centennial Park Drive, Harrowsmith 5286 Hinchinbrooke Road, Hartington 6085 Road 38, Verona

5,570

$3,191,215

$1,125,470

$69,950

$1,725

2.2%

Good

5286 Hinchinbrook Rd, Hartington

6,400

$1,666,010 $7,081,180 $3,664,834 $6,529,028 $87,052

$412,030 $4,590,133 $306,403 $1,614,975 $89,053

$17,000 $158,015 $12,500 $39,350 $2,000

$0 $158,015 $0

1.0% 5.7% 0.3% 0.6% 2.3%

Good Good Good Good Good

5286 Hinchinbrook Rd, Hartington 3910 Battersea Road, Battersea 3910 Battersea Rd, Battersea 4490 Battersea Road, Battersea 1763 Wellington St, Battersea

Building Name

No.

P4A P4D P7B P11 P7C

Perth Road Firehall (Station # 6)

Centennial Park Gazebo

Centennial Park Grand Pavilion Portland Sand Dome Scalehouse-Portland Landfill

Hartington Sand Dome - Garage and Truck Storage

12,395 15,100 7,935 290

Cost in 2026

FCI

Condition (Based on FCI)

Addresses

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P7D Hartington Sand Dome S1A Storrington Center / Public Services/ Library S1B Storrington Sand Dome S3 New Firehall (Station # 8) S6B Gilmour Point Park Pavilion

Cost in 2025 + Repairs

FACILITIES – FAIR RATING Total Cost of Project

B2B Bradshaw Schoolhouse B3B Glendower Court L15A Wilmer Ball Park Storage P4B Centennial Park Washroom P4C Centennial Park Utility Building P4E Centennial Park Court P9 South Frontenac Museum

850 14625 130 730 100 12840 1,695

$723,437 $326,740 $34,168 $1,085,188 $21,390 $621,285 $1,634,091

P13 Verona Firehall Station # 3 S6A Gilmour Point Park Multi Purpose Building

3,085 915

$1,935,195 $992,549

$859,594 $441,603

No.

Building Name

$113,875 $69,250

$20,763

FCI

Condition (Based on FCI)

8.0% 9.4% 8.2% 8.1% 6.5% 6.4% 6.7%

Fair Fair Fair Fair Fair Fair Fair

5178 Wilmer Road, Perth Road 4500 Centennial Park Drive, Harrowsmith 4500 Centennial Park Drive, Harrowsmith 4500 Centennial Park Drive, Harrowsmith 5595 Road. 38, Harrowsmith

9.2% 7.4%

Fair Fair

6930 Rd. 38, Verona 1763 Wellington Street, Battersea,

Addresses 7 Steele Rd, Tichborne 1381 Westport Road, Godfrey

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Buidling Area (SQ FT)

Total Repairs/ Replacement Cost in 2025 + Cost in 2026 Cost (1-25 Repairs years) $379,532 $9,500 $43,900 $513,480 $15,000 $13,800 $61,653 $2,500 $288 $554,020 $69,358 $12,655 $2,760 $1,380 $0 $695,245 $20,000 $16,100 $1,596,663 $26,655 $5,578

FACILITIES – POOR RATING Total Repairs/ Replacement Cost (1-25 years) $1,058,333 $653,996 $3,308,274 $147,942

Buidling Area (SQ FT)

Total Cost of Project

Cost in 2025 + Repairs

Cost in 2026

FCI

Condition (Based on FCI)

3,680 1,740 8,740 580 11,640

$1,836,928 $1,111,118 $3,197,013 $201,605 $5,372,753

$435,293 $181,105 $274,085 $38,225

$45,125 $11,385 $156,477 $0

26.6% 17.3% 16.1% 20.4%

Poor Poor Poor Poor

237 Burridge Road, Tichborne 11 Steele Rd, Tichborne 1381 Westport Road, Godfrey 1381 Westport Road, Godfrey

$1,781,015

820

$756,772

$806,687

$607,645

$8,683

13.7%

Poor

1389 Westport Road, Godfrey

$95,800

$24,208

16.0%

Poor

2,060

$1,336,785

3874 Westport Road, Godfrey

$837,533

$105,848

$29,038

12.0%

Poor

2876 Campbell Road, Sydenham

L3A Public Services Office Building

2,000

$910,992

$645,905

$68,500

$888

11.5%

Poor

2490 Keeley Road, Sydenham

L3B Public Services Garage L3E

Public Services South Shed

19,960

$9,372,977

$8,342,445

$1,071,953

$265,540

15.3%

Poor

2490 Keeley Road, Sydenham

6,570

$1,559,450

$1,015,648

$236,743

$11,500

19.4%

Poor

Latimer Firehall (Station # 7)

2490 Keeley Road, Sydenham

2,120

$1,297,455

$605,973

$121,700

$25,873

12.8%

Poor

3516 Latimer Road, Inverary

L6A Inverary Ball Park Washrooms

100

$261,042

$169,583

$33,425

$575

13.0%

Poor

4772 Latimer Rd, Inverary

L7A Dave Bowes Memorial Park Gazebo

800

$751,848

$567,513

$73,418

$9,775

12.4%

Poor

2042 Park Valley Road, Sydenham

L7B DBM Utility Building

100

$37,800

$9,050

$1,150

18.3%

Poor

2042 Park Valley Road, Sydenham

L7C DBM Washrooms/Canteen

1,225

$1,022,364

$602,794

$101,680

$42,813

15.0%

Poor

2042 Park Valley Rd, Sydenham

Harris Park Community Hall

2,520

$1,420,882

$723,540

$37,275

$45,805

13.5%

Poor

5612 Perth Road Crescent, Perth Road

L10E SPP Court

9,600

$210,020

$239,640

$29,500

15.2%

Poor

4410 Point Rd, Sydenham

L12

4,160

$2,457,888

$2,407,993

$120,515

$535,195

28.3%

Poor

4233 Stagecoach Road, Sydenham

Building Name

No. B1 B2A B3A B3C

Burridge Firehall (Station # 2) Bradshaw Firehall (Station # 1) Glendower Community Hall Glendower Garage Shed & Playground

B4A Bedford Garage B5 Fermoy Community Hall L1

Maltby Centre

Sydenham Firehall (Station # 5)

Addresses

$2,220,708

$2,349,470

$71,493

$103,960

23.5%

Poor

Arena Verona Cemetery – Building

$14,340,203

$9,638,809

$1,074,285

$403,823

11.7%

Poor

4264 Stage Coach Rd, Sydenham 4299 Arena Boundary Rd, Godfrey

P3 P7A Portland Garage P5A Harrowsmith Cemetery Shingles Shed

280 3,820 100

$200,454 $3,116,903 $48,070

$211,454 $2,956,553 $36,340

$30,320 $296,375 $11,615

$0 $32,708 $0

15.1% 11.2% 24.2%

Poor Poor Poor

6084 Cemetery Road, Verona 5286 Hinchinbrooke Road, Hartington 4195 Colebrook Rd, Harrowsmith

P5B Harrowsmith Cemetery Stone Shed P6 OPP Station

360

$67,755

$42,485

$2,500

13.7%

Poor

4195 Colebrook Rd, Harrowsmith

9,515

$340,255 $5,747,104

$4,686,164

$88,335

20.9%

Poor

5282 Hinchinbrooke Road, Hartington

Hartington Firehall (Station # 4)

4,555

$3,626,883

$3,372,336

$724,725

$835,046 $38,530

23.0%

Poor

4808 Holleford Rd, Hartington

P10 Princess Anne Center / Library P12 Verona Medical Building S4A Battersea Ball Park Washrooms S5A Gerald Ball Park Washrooms/Storage S5B Gerald Ball Park Court

3,060

$1,477,638

$2,071,832

$104,238

$172,835

18.9%

Poor

5597 Road. 38, Harrowsmith

3,335 100 1,200 12,000

$1,982,107 $97,333 $607,765 $194,400

$1,740,722 $94,745 $393,974 $319,250

$194,050 $8,750 $104,455 $19,500

$43,882 $863 $4,123 $6,900

12.3% 20.4% 20.6% 13.6%

Poor Poor Poor Poor

6582 Rd. 38, Verona 5167 Battersea Road, Battersea, 3364 Moreland-Dixon Rd, Inverary, 3364 Moreland-Dixon Road, Inverary,

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3,520 37,090

L13B Loughborough Garage

FACILITIES – VERY POOR RATING

L6B Inverary Ball Park Storage

310

$76,199

Total Repairs/ Replacement Cost in 2025 + Cost in 2026 Cost (1-25 Repairs years) $79,199 $36,189 $0

L6C Inverary Ball Park Shed by Diamond

270

$464,438

$525,966

$68,775

$131,428

44.3%

Very Poor

4772 Latimer Road, Inverary

L10A Sydenham Point Park Gazebo

435

$160,143

$146,913

$49,215

30.7%

Very Poor

4410 Point Rd, Sydenham

L10D SPP Canteen L15B Wilmer Ball Park Canteen/Washrooms

640

$585,718

$650,550

$172,750

$12,363

36.4%

Very Poor

4410 Point Road, Sydenham

420

$754,763

$568,240

$94,300

$240,478

49.3%

Very Poor

P14A Picadilly Yard Main Building S2 Sandhill Cemetery Maintenance Shed S4B Battersea Ball Park Basketball Court S4C Battersea Ball Park Canteen / Storage

4,285 220 2400 256

$2,741,094 $69,398 $372,488 $133,651

$3,134,597 $71,473 $606,940 $120,808

$799,109 $1,500 $19,500 $31,278

$111,623 $61,008 $142,153 $16,425

41.8% 90.1% 43.4% 36.6%

Very Poor Very Poor Very Poor Very Poor

5178 Wilmer Rd, Perth Road 7635 Road 38, Piccadilly, 4448 Battersea Rd, Battersea 5167 Battersea Road, Batterse, 5167 Battersea Road, Battersea,

No.

Building Name

Buidling Area Total Cost of (SQ FT) Project

FCI

Condition (Based on FCI)

47.5%

Very Poor

4772 Latimer Rd, Inverary

Addresses

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L3A-Public Services Office Building Location: 2490 Keeley Rd, Sydenham, ON Construction Year: Circa 1990 Gross Area: ~2,000 Sq. Ft. Building Use: Single-storey office facility with kitchen, washrooms, utility room, and boardroom Overall Condition: Poor (FCI: 11.47%)

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Behind the Numbers: What a Detailed Facility Review Looks Like

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•Foundation, Structure, and Roof: Generally fair condition; roof is metal and in poor condition (replacement in midterm) •Building Envelope: • Metal cladding and soffits – poor (short-term replacement recommended) • Windows and doors – generally good condition, with select short-term upgrades •Interior Finishes: • MDF millwork and acoustic ceilings – very poor • Vinyl flooring and gypsum board walls – good • Washroom accessibility upgrades needed • Mechanical: • Furnace – very poor, recommend propane conversion (short term) • No ERV present – install in short term • Washroom/kitchen exhaust fans and condenser – very poor, replace • Electrical: • Main switch (600A, ‘Square D’) – poor • Electrical panel (‘Federal Pioneer’) – very poor, short-term safety fix and mid-term replacement • Lighting (T8/T12) – poor, replace with LED • Fire safety and security system – very poor, full system upgrade advised

Creating Inclusive Spaces – AODA Compliance Work at L3A

Note: These upgrades are recommended to meet the AODA compliance deadline of 2025.

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Accessibility Compliance (AODA 2025) All public buildings must be fully barrier-free by 2025. The following upgrades are recommended to achieve compliance: •Doors & Hardware: • Six wood doors with knobs – install lever handles and power operators for washrooms (short term) •Washroom Cubicles: • Women’s washroom cubicle – poor, replace (mid-term) • Men’s washroom cubicle – very poor, non-compliant; replace (short term) •Fixtures & Accessories: • Install grab bars and inclined mirrors in both washrooms (short term) • Replace plumbing fixtures in mid-term •Millwork Modifications: • Washroom cabinets – partial removal under sinks for clearance (short term); replace remaining in mid-term •Other Elements: • Barrier-free service desk – fair, replace at end of service life • Main entrance door – currently compliant; replace at end of service life

How We Documented It: Building Envelope Asset Table Example Level 1 - Major Group

Level 2 - Component Group

Level 3 - Component

Asset Name

Date of Installation

Age of Element Useful Service (Years) Life (Years)

Remaining Life (Years)

Estimated Year of Replacement

General State of Repair, Comments & Problems

Probability of Failure

Consequence of Failure

Risk Score

Risk Category

Condition Rating Condition Rating Score

Action Type

Action Prioritization

Unit

Quantity

Unit Repl. Cost

Current Replacement Cost (Opinion of probable Cost)

Professional and Contingency Fees (15%)

Total Current Replacement Cost (Opinion of probable Cost)

2048

Steel canopy with galvanized columns is installed at the main entrance and is in very good condition. We recommend replacement at the end of service life.

Medium-Low

Very Good

Replacement

3,500.00

525.00

4,025.00

Public Services Office Building - Roof Decks and Slabs

1989

2049

The structure of the roof consists of wood frame construction including plywood decking and is in overall fair condition. No action is required. The roof structure is expected to last the life of the building.

Medium-High

Fair

Replacement

Sq. Ft.

1,200

40.00

48,000.00

7,200.00

55,200.00

B2010 Exterior Walls

Public Services Office Building - Metal Cladding

1989

2036

Metal cladding is installed on the exterior elevations and is in poor condition. The metal cladding was noted original and a section at the east elevation was noted damaged. We recommend repairs in the short term and replacement at the end of service life.

Medium-High

Poor

Repair

Sq. Ft.

2160

55.00

118,800.00

17,820.00

136,620.00

B2010 Exterior Walls

Public Services Office Building - Metal Soffit

1989

2039

Metal soffits are installed around the roof perimeter and are in poor condition. The soffits were noted original. We recommend replacement at the end of service life.

Medium-High

Poor

Replacement

Sq. Ft.

180

30.00

5,400.00

810.00

6,210.00

B SHELL

B20 EXTERIOR VERTICAL Public Services Office Building - Windows B2020 Exterior Windows ENCLOSURES Vinyl

2020

2050

Vinyl double-glazed windows are located throughout the building and are in very good condition. We recommend replacement at the end of service life.

Low

Very Good

No Action Required

Sq. Ft.

155

120.00

18,600.00

2,790.00

21,390.00

B SHELL

B20 EXTERIOR VERTICAL ENCLOSURES

B2030 Exterior Doors

Public Services Office Building - Aluminum Doors

2017

2042

Aluminum double-glazed door with side light is located at the main entrance and is in good condition. The door was noted barrier-free. We recommend replacement at the end of service life.

Medium-Low

Good

Replacement

Accessibility Issue

9,000.00

1,350.00

10,350.00

B SHELL

B20 EXTERIOR VERTICAL ENCLOSURES

B2030 Exterior Doors

Public Services Office Building - Steel Doors

2014

2039

Medium

Fair

Replacement

Health and Safety

2,500.00

375.00

2,875.00

B SHELL

B30 EXTERIOR HORIZONTAL ENCLOSURES

B3010 Roof Coverings

Public Services Office Building - Roofing Metal Panels

1989

2034

The roof of the building is covered with metal panels and was observed to be in poor condition. The metal roof was noted original. We recommend replacement in the mid-term.

High

Poor

Replacement

Sq. Ft.

1,200

55.00

66,000.00

9,900.00

75,900.00

B SHELL

B30 EXTERIOR HORIZONTAL ENCLOSURES

B3010 Roof Coverings

Public Services Office Building - Roofing Gutters

2004

2034

The gutters are installed around the roof perimeter and are in poor condition. We recommend replacement in the mid-term.

High

Poor

Replacement

Sq. Ft.

180

50.00

9,000.00

1,350.00

10,350.00

B SHELL

B30 EXTERIOR HORIZONTAL ENCLOSURES

B3010 Roof Coverings

Public Services Office Building - Roofing Downspouts

2020

2050

Downspouts are located at the northwest and southwest corners and were noted to be in very good condition. The downspouts at grade were observed to be damaged. We recommend installing hard PVC pipes at the grade level (Operating Budget) in the short term and replacing the downspouts at the end of service life.

Medium-Low

Very Good

Repair

Ln. Ft.

35.00

1,260.00

189.00

1,449.00

B10 SUPERSTRUCTURE B1010 Floor Construction Public Services Office Building - Canopies

B SHELL

B10 SUPERSTRUCTURE B1020 Roof Construction

B SHELL

B20 EXTERIOR VERTICAL ENCLOSURES

B SHELL

B20 EXTERIOR VERTICAL ENCLOSURES

Maintenance

Recommended Repair Date

Estimated Repair Repair Comment Cost

Deficiency Repair

2025

2,500.00

Allowance for repairs to the damaged exterior metal cladding in the short term.

Deficiency Repair

2025

1,000.00

We recommend installing a panic bar in the short term.

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2023

B SHELL

Near & Mid Term Actions

From Assessment to Action: Forecasting Capital Needs at L3A Facility Public Service Office Building

Asset Name

Costs (1 to 5 Years)

Costs (6 to 10 Years)

Acoustic Ceiling Tiles (ACT)

21,180.00

Lighting & BW - T8 / LED

13,455.00

Furnace

11,500.00

Condenser

10,350.00

Cabinets

8,000.00

Wood Solid Doors

7,500.00

Energy Recovery Ventilator (ERV)

5,750.00

Asphalt Paving

4,000.00

Countertops

3,500.00

Security System

2,875.00

Metal Cladding

2,500.00

Plumbing Fixtures

2,000.00

6,325.00

Food Service Equipment

2,000.00

Plumbing Fixtures

1,725.00

Washroom Partitions

1,350.00

Plumbing Fixtures

1,150.00

Exhaust Fans

1,150.00

Exhaust Fans

1,150.00

Steel Doors

1,000.00

Gypsum Board Ceilings

1,000.00

Epoxy

600.00

Curb Stops

500.00

Lighting & BW - T12 Fluorescent

287.50

Roofing - Metal Panels

75,900.00

Roofing - Gutters

10,350.00

Panels & Switches

5,750.00

Electrical Distribution - Main Switch

5,175.00

Cabinets

3,200.00

2,875.00

Countertops

2,800.00

Washroom Partitions

1,350.00

Fire Extinguishing Devices

750.00

Food Service Equipment

500.00

Total

104,522.50

114,975.00

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Other Special Systems and Devices - Defibrillator

D - SUMMARY

• Based on Facility Condition Index (FCI) rating, our overall facility rating shows:

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• Good condition – 33.78% • Fair Condition – 12.16% • Poor Condition – 41.89% • Very Poor Condition – 12.6%

E - NEXT STEPS

Integration into the Asset Management Plan (AMP)

The findings from the BCAs are incorporated into the Township’s Asset Management Plan, ensuring infrastructure decisions are data-driven and aligned with long-term municipal goals.

Regulatory Compliance

The updated AMP aligns with Ontario Regulation 588/17, mandating municipalities to develop and maintain detailed asset management strategies.

Resource Allocation

Insights from the BCAs guide the prioritization of maintenance and upgrades, ensuring effective allocation of funds to address critical infrastructure needs.

Develop 5-Year Capital Plan for Facilities

BCA findings support the development of a phased 5-year capital investment plan to address priority projects and optimize resource planning.

Update Long-Range Financial Plan

The integration of BCA data helps, inform and guides updates to the Township’s long-range financial strategy, aligning infrastructure needs with fiscal planning. Page 46 of 445

These steps ensure that the Township of South Frontenac maintains a proactive approach to infrastructure management, aligning with provincial regulations and community expectations.southfrontenac.net

We welcome your feedback as we plan the next steps together.

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To:

Council

From:

Director, Public Services

Date of Meeting:

May 20, 2025

Subject:

June is Recreation and Parks Month

Report Number:

2025-077

Summary It is recommended that Council designate June as Recreation and Parks Month in support of the movement of the same name. South Frontenac recreation staff are also planning a ‘celebratory cornhole competition’ with our regional municipal parks and recreation partners as a part of June is Parks and Recreation Month. Recommendation That Council declare June as Recreation and Parks Month in South Frontenac Township. Background June is Recreation and Park Month (JRPM) is a movement that promotes the benefits of recreation and parks for physical, social, and environmental health. The movement is an advocacy and awareness initiative supported by Canadian Parks and Recreation Association (CPRA), Parks and Recreation Ontario (PRO), and the South Eastern Ontario Parks and Recreation Association (SEOPRA). Communities across Ontario and Canada have embraced JRPM as a way to promote local programs and events, parks and facilities that are available for all citizens to enjoy. Discussion/Analysis A declaration from Council in support of June as Recreation and Parks Month demonstrates South Frontenac’s ongoing commitment to delivering high quality recreation facilities and programming in recognition that: • We are fortunate to have a variety of recreation and park systems providing countless recreational opportunities for residents and visitors; • Recreation enhances quality of life, balanced living, and lifelong learning; • Recreational participation builds family unity and social capital, strengthens volunteer and community development, enhances positive social interactions, and creates community pride; • Parks, trails, and greenspaces help to maintain clean air and water, promoting stewardship of the natural environment; and www.southfrontenac.net South Frontenac is a welcoming and thriving rural community.

Township of South Frontenac Staff Report – 2025-077

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• High quality recreational opportunities can serve as a catalyst for obtaining Councils vision to be a welcoming and thriving rural community. In addition to Council declarations in celebration of JRPM, SEOPRA is organizing a regional celebratory cornhole competition between the municipal elected officials, staff, and community members taking place throughout the month of June. South Frontenac’s event will coincide with the Beats by the Beach event taking place on June 21st at McMullen Beach in Verona from 1pm – 3pm. In addition to the live local music, staff will be coordinating the cornhole competition and other activities promoting and celebrating the various uses of our parks. Finally, staff are also coordinating a community education/ social media campaign highlighting and celebrating South Frontenac’s parks and green space inventory throughout the month of June using the toolkit provided by Parks and Recreation Ontario. Relationship to Strategic Plans ☐ Not applicable to this report. ☒ This initiative adheres to the following guiding principle of the 2023-2026 Strategic Plan. •

Priority: Collaboration

Climate Considerations ☒ Not applicable to this report. Notice/Consultation South Eastern Ontario Parks and Recreation Association Approvals Prepared By: Amanda Pantrey, Recreation and Events Coordinator Submitted By:

Kyle Bolton, Director of Public Services Approved By:

Louise Fragnito, Chief Administrative Officer www.southfrontenac.net South Frontenac is a welcoming and thriving rural community.

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To:

Council

From:

Office of the Chief Administrative Officer

Date of Meeting:

May 20, 2025

Subject:

Sydenham Water Financial Plan 2025-2031

Report Number:

2025-080

Summary The purpose of this report is to provide an updated financial plan for the Sydenham Water Plant to be submitted for the renewal of our renewal for Drinking Water Works Permit and Municipal Drinking Water License. Recommendation That Council support the attached 2025-2031 Financial Plan for Sydenham Water. Background In 2020, an updated financial plan for the Sydenham Water plant was developed to meet the requirements of our license renewal. The last time a rate review was undertaken was in 2014 and the 2020 financial plan was based on the 5-year historical actuals along with the anticipated inflation and capital needs. Discussion/Analysis Utilities Kingston is once again preparing our renewal for Drinking Water Works Permit and Municipal Drinking Water License. This renewal requires an updated financial plan which is required under section 3.(1)1 of O.Reg. 453/07. Under the regulation, the financial plans must: • Be approved by a resolution that is passed by the council of the municipality • Be for a period of at least six years • Make the plan available to the public, including those served by the drinking water system The attachment ending with the word accrual meets all the requirements for the license renewal and follows a similar format to our annual financial statements in a PSAB format that includes amortization and presents transaction related to capital in a different format under tangible capital assets. Another attachment is also provided ending with the word cash. This format presents the operating plan in a format similar to the budget presentation for your reference. www.southfrontenac.net South Frontenac is a welcoming and thriving rural community.

Township of South Frontenac Staff Report Number – 2025-080

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Revenues are being forecasted using 5-year history as well as the current language in the fee by-law which speaks to a 2% yearly increase. Expenses have been adjusted based on 5-year history as well as using the same parameters as our long range financial plan. This report is presented to meet our license renewal requirements. Financial Implications None. Relationship to Strategic Plan ☒ Not applicable to this report. ☐ This initiative adheres to the following strategic pillars and directions of the 2023-2026 Strategic Plan. • •

Pillar: Choose an item. Action Item (If Applicable):

Climate Considerations ☒ Not applicable to this report. ☐ This initiative supports climate change mitigation/adaption efforts in South Frontenac; and/or impacts the Township’s resilience to climate change. Notice/Consultation • Director of Finance & Treasurer Attachments Exhibit A Sydenham Water Financial Plan - Accrual Exhibit B Sydenham Water Financial Plan - Cash Approvals Approved By:

Louise Fragnito, Chief Administrative Officer www.southfrontenac.net South Frontenac is a welcoming and thriving rural community.

Township of South Frontenac Statement of Financial Operations - Water Rate revenues Rent Debt payment from users Miscellaneous revenues Total Revenues

2025 425,311 2,400 6,878 18,186 452,775

2026 433,817 2,400 5,184 18,549 459,950

2027 442,494 2,400 3,390 18,920 467,204

2028 451,343 2,400 1,492 19,299 474,534

2029 460,370 2,400 0 19,685 482,455

2030 469,578 2,400 0 20,078 492,056

2031 478,969 2,400 0 20,480 501,849

Labour/Benefits Materials/Supplies Communications Utilities Professional and Consulting Contracted Services Insurance Total Operating Expenses

0 207 6,500 42,200 229,900 20,000 40,800 339,607

0 211 6,630 43,044 234,498 20,400 41,616 346,399

0 215 6,763 43,905 239,188 20,808 42,448 353,327

0 220 6,898 44,783 243,972 21,224 43,297 360,394

0 224 7,036 45,679 248,851 21,649 44,163 367,602

0 229 7,177 46,592 253,828 22,082 45,046 374,954

0 233 7,320 47,524 258,905 22,523 45,947 382,453

Debt Charges-interest payments Amortization Expense Total Expenses

6,878 193,425 539,910

5,184 197,485 549,067

3,390 201,606 558,324

1,492 203,792 565,678

0 206,043 573,644

0 209,361 584,315

0 212,944 595,396

Annual Surplus/(Deficit)

-87,135

-89,117

-91,120

-91,143

-91,189

-92,259

-93,547

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Township of South Frontenac Statement of Cash Flow/Cash Receipts - Water Total Revenues

2025 452,775

2026 459,950

2027 467,204

2028 474,534

2029 482,455

2030 492,056

2031 501,849

Cash Paid For Operating Costs Debt Repayment - interest Cash Provided From Operating Transactions

339,607 6,878 106,290

346,399 5,184 108,367

353,327 3,390 110,487

360,394 1,492 112,648

367,602 0 114,853

374,954 0 117,102

382,453 0 119,397

Capital Transactions Acquisition of TCA

10,000

81,200

82,436

43,709

45,020

66,370

71,643

Increase/(Decrease) in Cash Equivalents

96,290

27,167

28,051

68,939

69,833

50,732

47,754

Cash and Cash Equivalents at Beginning Balance

1,765,938 1,862,228

1,889,395

1,917,446

1,986,385

2,056,219

2,106,951

Cash and Cash Equivalents at Ending Balance

1,862,228 1,889,395

1,917,446

1,986,385

2,056,219

2,106,951

2,154,705

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Township of South Frontenac Statement of Financial Position - Water 2027

2028

2029

2030

2031

1,917,446 66,980

1,986,385 0

2,056,219 0

2,106,951 0

2,154,705 0

66,980

1,862,228 1,889,395

1,917,446

1,986,385

2,056,219

2,106,951

2,154,705

Tangible Capital Assets

6,564,830 6,448,546

8,173,670

8,132,757

8,131,817

8,149,849

8,151,539

Accumulated Surplus/Deficit

8,427,058 8,337,941 10,091,115 10,119,142 10,188,036 10,256,800 10,306,244

Financial Assets Cash Accounts Receivable Liabilities Debt- Principal Outstanding Net Financial Assets

2025

2026

1,862,228 1,889,395 97,728 66,980

97,728

Non-Financial Assets

Cash as a % of Net Financial Assets

100.0%

Debt as a % of Net Financial Assets

5.2%

3.5%

0.0%

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Township of South Frontenac Statement of Financial Operations - Water

Cash Basis

Rate revenues Rent Grant Debt payment from users Miscellaneous revenues Total Revenues

2025 425,311 2,400 366,650 6,878 18,186 819,425

2026 433,817 2,400 0 5,184 18,549 459,950

2027 442,494 2,400 0 3,390 18,920 467,204

2028 451,343 2,400 0 1,492 19,299 474,534

2029 460,370 2,400 0 0 19,685 482,455

2030 469,578 2,400 0 0 20,078 492,056

2031 478,969 2,400 0 0 20,480 501,849

Labour/Benefits Materials/Supplies Communications Utilities Professional and Consulting Contracted Services Insurance Total Operating Expenses

0 207 6,500 42,200 229,900 20,000 40,800 339,607

0 211 6,630 43,044 234,498 20,400 41,616 346,399

0 215 6,763 43,905 239,188 20,808 42,448 353,327

0 220 6,898 44,783 243,972 21,224 43,297 360,394

0 224 7,036 45,679 248,851 21,649 44,163 367,602

0 229 7,177 46,592 253,828 22,082 45,046 374,954

0 233 7,320 47,524 258,905 22,523 45,947 382,453

Debt Charges-interest payments Capital Total Expenses

6,878 615,500 961,985

5,184 122,700 474,283

3,390 131,936 488,653

1,492 93,709 455,595

0 52,020 419,622

0 116,371 491,325

0 83,643 466,096

Transfer to/(from) Reserves

-142,560

-14,333

-21,449

18,939

62,833

731

35,754

Reserve Balance

1,623,378 1,609,045

1,587,596

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To:

Council

From:

Director, Development Services

Date of Meeting:

May 20, 2025

Subject:

Rogers Communications Inc. Wireless Telecommunications Installation Proposal C8875 – Buck Lake @ South Frontenac

Report Number:

2025-075

Summary Rogers Communications Inc. is proposing a new 60m self-support tower on Perth Road, 215m south of Payne Lane. Rogers is requesting the Township pass a resolution concurring with the proposal to locate the wireless telecommunications installation on this property and send a letter to Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada indicating whether the Township concurs with this proposal. Recommendation That the Township of South Frontenac concurs with the proposal by Rogers Communications Inc. to erect a wireless communication installation on the property with PIN 362480041 on Perth Road, and That staff be directed to send a statement of concurrence to Rogers Communications Inc. and to Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada. Background Rogers Communications Inc. (Rogers) is proposing a new wireless telecommunications installation near Buck Lake. A Site Selection and Justification Report (Exhibit A), Site Survey (Exhibit B), and a Consultation Summary report (Exhibit C) were provided to the Township for review and concurrence. The Site Selection and Justification Report indicates that the proposed site will achieve the necessary engineering coverage objectives for their network. It also states that the location will provide: • much relied upon communication services in the area such as EMS Response, Police and Fire, • improved wireless signal quality for the local residents, those traveling along major roads, and • provide local subscribers with wireless network coverage and capacity for products and services such as wireless high-speed internet in the surrounding area.

www.southfrontenac.net South Frontenac is a welcoming and thriving rural community.

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The new 60m self-support tower would be located off Perth Road, 215m south of Payne Lane. The tower and an ancillary equipment structure would be contained within a 15m by 15m fenced compound just off the road. The site would be accessed from Perth Road. The tower site would be located on a vacant, forested, 4.5 acre property bound by Perth Road to the west and Buck Lake to the east. The property is surrounded by large rural properties. There are several small waterfront residential properties to the north and south. This property is zoned RLSW. The proposed tower is permitted on the property as a public use per section 5.17 of Zoning By-law No. 2003-75, as amended. Wireless telecommunication tower licences are approved by Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED Canada). The Ontario Planning Act and other municipal by-laws and regulations do not apply to federal undertakings. However, as part of the approval process, a proponent is required to obtain a letter of concurrence from the municipality in which the project is to be located. A municipality may issue a Statement of Concurrence supporting the proposal, a Conditional Letter of Concurrence indicating support for the proposal if certain conditions are met, or a Letter of Non-concurrence if it does not support the proposal. Discussion Rogers requires a resolution from the Township indicating support of its application and a statement of concurrence with the application as part of the ISED Canada approval process of issuing a licence for the communication tower. If they do not receive the resolution and letter, Rogers can petition ISED Canada for a decision. There has been strong public support for increased internet and cellular services in the Township over the last few years. Through the COVID pandemic, work at home and the need for business to shift to online highlighted this need. Increased internet and cellular coverage in the Township also improves safety and connectivity for residents and visitors to the Township. Increased internet and cellular communication also assist staff to deliver modern and efficient services throughout the Township. While the Township is not the approval authority for communication towers, it does have an important role in indicating to ISED Canada whether or not it supports the tower proposal. Financial Implications None. This project will be undertaken by Rogers at no expense to the Township. Relationship to Strategic Plans ☒ Not applicable to this report. ☐ This initiative adheres to the following guiding principle of the 2023-2026 Strategic Plan. •

Priority: Choose an item.

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Notice/Consultation The Township does not have a local consultation protocol for communication tower siting. Therefore, Rogers used ISED Canada’s default protocol CPC-2-0-03 Issue 6 (July 2022) “Radiocommunication and Broadcasting Antenna Systems”. Rogers provided a Public Notification Package to ten property owners within the required 180m radius of the proposed installation. The notice was issued by regular mail on March 24, 2025. The notice described the proposal and invited comments by mail, electronic mail, or phone before April 26, 2025. Rogers also published a newspaper advertisement in the March 27, 2025, edition of The Frontenac News notifying the public of the proposal and inviting residents to provide comments within 30 days of the notice. The Consultation Summary report noted that nine public comments were provided with some indicating support while others were in opposition to the tower. Rogers provided staff with a copy of all public comments along with the responses. The supportive comments spoke to the need for reliable internet service for local residents. The table below provides a summary of the opposing comments and Rogers’ responses. Public Comment

Rogers Response

The proposed location will impact property values and views, and will interfere with local resident enjoyment of the area.

ISED Canada excludes concerns pertaining to property values from the consultation process. Shifting the tower farther south would negatively impact service in the area by creating areas of overlap and areas of poor service.

Tower lighting would result in light pollution in the area, which would impact residents and wildlife.

Any lighting requirement would be provided by Transport Canada, but in Rogers’ experience, the 60m self-support tower was unlikely to require lighting.

Removal of many trees and tower lighting will negatively impact wildlife (e.g. deer, Whip-poor-will, birds, insects).

The site location is sparsely treed and will not impact wildlife. In addition, the site location was identified to be outside the Core Area and Buffer Area of the Frontenac Arch Biosphere.

After reviewing the public comments and response, Planning staff asked for further information about how species at risk, such as the Whip-poor-will, would be identified and protected. Rogers noted that the area was selected because it is sparsely treed. The ground footprint was minimized to a 15m by 15m fenced area close to the road to minimize impact to the wooded area. As well, pre-construction bird sweeps are required, and provincial guidelines must be followed if a nest is found. South Frontenac Staff The following internal stakeholders were consulted on this proposal:

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Del Blakney, Director of Emergency Services / Fire Chief Rebecca Roy, Chief Building Official

Township staff did not have any concerns with the proposed tower. Public Services noted that an entrance permit would be required for access from Perth Road. The Fire Chief noted that if the tower is approved, he would like to discuss renting space for fire communications as the location and height of the tower would address existing communication issues in the area. Conclusion Township staff are supportive of the project as this location will improve wireless telecommunication and internet coverage in the area. Staff are satisfied that Rogers has complied with the consultation requirements of ISED Canada’s default protocol CPC-2-0-03 Issue 6 (July 2022) “Radiocommunication and Broadcasting Antenna Systems”. Attachments Exhibit A – Site Selection/Justification Report Exhibit B - Survey Exhibit C – Consultation Summary and Concurrence Letter Request Approvals Prepared By: Christine Woods, RPP, MCIP, Manager of Planning Submitted By:

Brad Wright, RPP, MCIP, AICP, PLE Director of Development Services Approved By:

Louise Fragnito, CGA, CPA Chief Administrative Officer

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Site Selection/Justification Report – Wireless Communications Site Prepared for: Township of South Frontenac Rogers Site: C8875 Buck Lake @ South Frontenac

Rogers Communications Inc. | 8200 Dixie Road | Brampton ON L6T 0C1 Eric Belchamber | Municipal Relations | (613) 220-5970

Page 61 of 445 Introduction Like many areas of the province, your community is experiencing a growing demand for wireless services. As people rely more on wireless devices such as smartphones, tablets and laptops for business and personal use, network improvements are required to ensure high quality voice and data services are available. This document outlines the site selection process in accordance with the requirements of Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada’s (ISED) Spectrum Management and Telecommunications Policy, CPC-2-0-03, Issue 6 (CPC) updated July, 2022 and provides a description of the system to be installed on Perth Rd., 215m south of Payne Lane. Telecommunications is a powerful economic enabler that promotes home occupations, teleworking, telecommuting and improved community networking and information dissemination. Background and Coverage Requirement A wireless telecommunications facility is a puzzle piece in a very complex radio network, whether that site is situated in an urban, suburban or rural setting. Customer demand and sound engineering principles direct where sites are required to be located. As people rely more on wireless devices such as smartphones, tablets and laptops for business and personal use, network improvements are required to ensure high quality voice and data services are available. In order for a wireless network to be reliable, an operator must provide “seamless” coverage so that gaps in the network are avoided. Gaps create dropped calls and overall poor service to customers. Rogers is committed and mandated by its license to ensure the best coverage and service to the public and private sectors. The proposed site will achieve the necessary engineering coverage objectives for our network. The location will provide much relied upon communication services in the area such as EMS Response, Police and Fire; improved wireless signal quality for the local residents, those traveling along the major roads, as well provide local subscribers with wireless network coverage and capacity for products and services such as iPhones, Smartphones, Tablets and wireless high-speed internet in the surrounding area. Rationale for New Telecommunication Infrastructure In identifying a potential new tower location and design, Rogers examined the surrounding area, assessed the visibility of the structure and considered a possible structure design. Rogers evaluated the best location for a new facility using the following criteria: a) Technical Requirements The performance of a wireless network is dependent on the geographical location of its equipment, height of its antennas, line-of-sight requirement, the demand customers place on the network, as well as proximity to our users. Please refer for the following page for an aerial outlining the site location (Figure 1).

Page 62 of 445 Figure 1 – Aerial of the proposed location.

b) Coverage Objectives Rogers’ Network Planning and Engineering departments have determined that the placement of this site will provide a dramatic improvement in service for the area and will meet the coverage objectives. c) Evaluation of Existing Structures When a part of a network requires improvement, the first step is to evaluate existing structures that are located within the specific geographical area offering the required height and that may be available to support new equipment or to use for co-location. During the site selection process for this proposed installation, Rogers determined that no other existing infrastructure opportunity was available in our target area that was suitable for our network. The closest antenna system is 7.4km from the proposed location, however it is an existing 90m Rogers tower that does not provide service for the targeted area. 3

Page 63 of 445 The map below (Figure 2) illustrates the proposed location in relation to the other existing structures assessed. Figure 2 – Existing structures map

d) Land-Use Considerations Rogers’ site selection process is a balanced exercise that must meet Rogers’ network coverage objectives, respect local land-use constraints, listen to community concerns, while at the same time reflecting Rogers obligation to its customers to provide a high quality of service. From a technical standpoint, the proposed site location is within the search radius and will provide optimal coverage to the desired area. The tower footprint will be using only a small fraction of the property owner’s large lot. Access to the site will be from a new entrance to the property from Perth Rd., and will not disturb the land-owner’s current use of the property or affect community traffic flow. The proposed site will be set-back from Perth Rd. by 20m. Proposed Facility Location and Site Details The site as proposed will be a 60m self-support tower installation. Geographic coordinates:

44.547118-76.438498

All efforts have been made to minimize the number of cellular base station locations required throughout the targeted area and yet allow for a network design which can adequately provide wireless voice and data service to our existing and new customer base. 4

Page 64 of 445 Please also refer below for a sample of the installation for your reference (Figure 4 ) . An additional package of photo simulations is provided with this report. The viewscapes simulate the view of the proposed installation from different locations. The process of simulating the proposed facility into the existing conditions of the viewscapes was done by superimposing an image of the proposed structure on the photographs taken for those viewscapes. Figure 4 – Sample image of proposed installation

Site Selection Rogers strives to be sympathetic to the surrounding land-use features and takes all reasonable steps required by local land use authority to mitigate concerns with respect to planning and environmental matters. It is important to note that the selection of a site for a telecommunication antenna support structure does not occur randomly. Among the factors considered are: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.

expected usage patterns of service and proximity to users local topography and building types interaction with existing and future sites line of sight requirements for high quality communications opportunities to use existing structures availability of a willing property owner the industry’s commitment to high service standards and customer satisfaction.

The following are some of the considerations used by Rogers/EORN in development of the proposal:

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The proposed site location is approximately 20m from Perth Rd. and is set back significantly from adjacent residential properties.

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The design selected for this proposal is appropriate considering the area context and will best achieve our objectives, as well as provide for future co-location opportunities of other wireless service providers in an attempt to limit the number of structures in the area.

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The installation will have no impact on the watershed or the wells, water quality or any water systems. No chemicals, pesticides or herbicides that could potentially have an adverse effect on the water systems will be contained on our structure or the associated walk-in radio equipment cabinet.

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During construction, precautions will be taken to minimize any disruption to the current use of the site and to the surrounding residents. Once site is in-service, there will be no noise associated with the daily operation of the installation.

The site will occupy a compound area of approximately 15mx15m, surrounded by 2.4m high chain link security fence. The compound also contains a walk-in equipment cabinet (WIC) containing radio equipment, backup battery power, maintenance tools, manuals and a first aid kit. The installation is equipped with a silent alarm system. The site is designed to provide 3-sectored 700, 2100, MHz LTE and 5G services. It will also accommodate future TBD technologies. Rogers considers this location and design ideal to provide superior coverage levels and service to Rogers’ customers. Municipal and Public Notification Rogers has a strong history of consultation with municipalities and understands the importance of land-use protocols and transparency in consultation. As the provisions of the Ontario Planning Act and other municipal by-laws and regulations do not apply to federal undertakings, wireless communication facilities are not required to obtain municipal permits. However, Section 4.1 of the CPC, states that the concerns and suggestions expressed by land-use authorities are important elements to be considered by proponents when installing or modifying antenna systems. ISED requires that consultation be undertaken with the appropriate land-use authorities to ensure those authorities are aware of significant structures within their boundaries and so that local land-use issues can be raised, while respecting the federal government’s jurisdiction in the siting and operation of wireless voice and data systems. The Township of South Frontenac has not developed its own protocol for establishing telecommunication facilities in the Township, therefore Rogers will follow ISED’s Default Protocol. The protocol outlines the land-use consultation process relevant to evaluating wireless communication installation proposals. In accordance with this policy, proponents must provide a notification package to the local public within a radius of 180m from the tower structure. A notice will also be provided to the Township of South Frontenac and the ISED regional office. Concurrent to the mailing of a Public Consultation package, Rogers will also place a notice in a print edition of the Frontenac News. Federal Requirements In addition to the requirements for consultation with municipal authorities and the public, Rogers must also fulfill other important obligations, including the following: 6

Page 66 of 445 Environmental Standards ISED requires that the installation and modification of antenna systems be done in a manner that complies with appropriate environmental legislation, including the Impact Assessment Act (S.C. 2019, c. 28, s. 1).1 Rogers attests that the radio antenna system described in this notification does not qualify as a Designated Project under the Impact Assessment Act and is excluded from environmental assessment under the Impact Assessment Act. Transport Canada’s Aeronautical Obstruction Marking Requirements Aerodrome safety is under the exclusive jurisdiction of NAV Canada and Transport Canada. An important obligation of Rogers’ installations is to comply with Transport Canada / NAV CANADA aeronautical safety requirements. Transport Canada performs an assessment of the proposal with respect to the potential hazard to air navigation and will notify Rogers of any painting and/or lighting requirements for the antenna system. Rogers has submitted the appropriate applications and does not expect this tower to require lighting. Rogers will notify the Township of the decision by Transport Canada once it is received. Rogers Communications Inc. attests that the radio antenna system described in this notification package will comply with Transport Canada / NAV Canada aeronautical safety requirements. For additional detailed information, please consult Transport Canada2. Health Canada’s Safety Code 6 Compliance Health Canada is responsible for research and investigation to determine and promulgate the health protection limits for Exposure to the RF electromagnetic energy. Accordingly, Health Canada has developed a guideline entitled “Limits of Human Exposure to Radiofrequency Electromagnetic Field in the Frequency Range from 3kHz to 300 GHz – Safety Code 6”. The exposure limits specified in Safety Code 6 were established from the results of hundreds of studies over the past several decades where the effects of RF energy on biological organisms were examined. Radiocommunication, including technical aspects related to broadcasting, is under responsibility of the Ministry of Industry (Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada), which has the power to establish standards, rules, policies and procedures. ISED, under this authority, has adopted Safety Code 6 for the protection of the general public. As such, ISED requires all proponents and operators to ensure that their installations and apparatus comply with the Safety Code 6 at all times. Rogers Communications Inc. attests that the radio antenna system described in this notification package will at all times comply with Health Canada’s Safety Code 6 limits, as may be amended from time to time, for the protection of the general public including any combined effects of additional carrier co-locations and nearby installations within the local radio environment.

https://laws.justice.gc.ca/eng/acts/I-2.75/index.html

https://tc.canada.ca/en/corporate-services/acts-regulations/list-regulations/canadian-aviation-regulations-sor-96433/standards/standard-621-obstruction-marking-lighting-canadian-aviation-regulations-cars 7

Page 67 of 445 More information in the area of RF exposure and health is available on the Health Canada’s website under Environmental and Workplace Health3 and Safety Code Health Canada’s Radiofrequency Exposure Guidelines4. Engineering Practices Rogers attests that the radio antenna system as proposed for this site will be constructed in compliance with the National Building Code and The Canadian Standard Association and comply with good engineering practices including structural adequacy. Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada’s Spectrum Management (ISED) Please be advised that the approval of this site and its design is under the exclusive jurisdiction of the Government of Canada through ISED. For more information on ISED’s public consultation guidelines including CPC-2-0-035 contact your local ISED office at spectrumenod-spectredeno@ised-isde.gc.ca or at the below noted address: Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada Spectrum Management Eastern Ontario District Office 2 Queen Street East, Sault Ste. Marie, ON, P6A 1Y3 Telephone: 1-855-465-6307 Fax: 705-941-4607 Email: spectrumenod-spectredeno@ised-isde.gc.ca Web: https://www.ic.gc.ca/eic/site/smt-gst.nsf/eng/h_sf11435.html General information relating to antenna systems is available on ISED’s Spectrum Management and Telecommunications website6. Public consultation obligations Rogers Communications Inc. is committed to effective public consultation. The public will be invited to provide comments to Rogers about this proposal by mail, electronic mail or phone. ISED’s rules contain requirements for timely response to all questions, comments or concerns. We will acknowledge receipt of all communication within 14 days and will provide a formal response to the Township and those members of the public who communicate to Rogers, within 60 days. The members of the public who communicated with Rogers will then have 21 days to review and reply to Rogers as a final response.

http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/ewh- semt/radiation/cons/stations/index-eng.php\

https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/environmental-workplace-health/reportspublications/radiation/safety-code-6-health-canada-radiofrequency-exposure-guidelines-environmental-workplace-healthhealth-canada.html 5

http://www.ic.gc.ca/epic/site/smt- gst.nsf/en/sf08777e.html

http://www.ic.gc.ca/epic/site/smt-gst.nsf/en/home

Page 68 of 445 Proponent’s Contact Information - Rogers Communications Inc. Eric Belchamber, Wireless Site Specialist Eric Belchamber & Associates 337 Autumnfield St., Kanata, ON, K2M 0J6 Telephone: (613) 220-5970 Email: eric.belchamber@rogers.com Conclusion Reliable wireless communication services are a key element of economic development across Canada. It facilitates the growth of local economies by providing easy access to information, and connectivity for residents and businesses alike. The infrastructure proposed is suitable for the development over the long term and protects public health and safety and is a powerful economic enabler. In response to this growing demand for wireless services, Rogers has worked to find the most suitable location for a new telecommunications structure in efforts to provide improved wireless services in the area to its residents, businesses and the traveling public. In addition to meeting consumer needs, technological upgrades are also critical to ensuring the accessibility of emergency services such as fire, police and ambulance. Wireless communications products and services, used daily by police, EMS, firefighters and other first responders, are an integral part of Canada’s safety infrastructure. Rogers feels that the proposed site is well located to provide improved wireless voice and data services in the targeted area. The proposed location is also situated and designed to have minimal impact on surrounding land uses. Rogers looks forward to working with the Township of South Frontenac to provide improved wireless services to the community. Should you have any further questions or comments, please feel free to contact me via email at eric.belchamber@rogers.com, or via phone at (613) 220-5970. Sincerely, Eric Belchamber

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APPENDIX 1 Public Consultation Package *Attached separately

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Rogers

APPENDIX 2 - Site Survey

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APPENDIX 3 Photo Simulations Package

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April 28th, 2025 The Township of South Frontenac 4432 George St. Box 100 Sydenham ON, K0H 2T0 Tel: (613) 376-3027 Attention: Christine Woods, Manager of Planning, Development Services Dear Mrs. Woods, Re:

Proposed Wireless Communication Site: C8875 Buck Lake @ South Frontenac

On behalf of Rogers Communication Inc. (“Rogers”), I would like to submit for your review and consideration a summary of the municipal and public consultation process for the purpose of issuing a statement of concurrence concerning a proposed wireless communication site to be located on Perth Road, south of Payne Lane. Project Description & Proposed Location Rogers is constantly improving and expanding its infrastructure to meet the ever-growing demand for high-quality reliable wireless voice and data services. The proposed site is needed to improve our wireless voice and data services in the community. The proposed wireless communication installation consists of a 60m self-support communication tower and a walk-in equipment cabinet located within an enclosed compound. Municipal & Public Consultation Process Rogers is regulated and licensed by Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED, formerly Industry Canada) to provide inter-provincial wireless voice and data services. As a federal undertaking, Rogers is required by ISED to consult with land-use authorities in siting tower locations. The consultation process established under ISED’s authority is intended to allow the local land-use authorities the opportunity to address land-use concerns while respecting the federal government’s exclusive jurisdiction in the siting and operation of wireless and data systems. The provisions of the Ontario Planning Act and other municipal by-laws and regulations do not apply to federal undertakings. Rogers is, however, required to follow established and documented wireless protocols or processes set forth by land-use authorities. Rogers submitted an Application for an Antenna System to the Township of South Frontenac via email on March 6th, 2025 for a wireless communications installation to be located on Perth Rd. The Township of South Frontenac has not developed a protocol relevant for establishing telecommunication facilities in the Township and as a result, Rogers is following Innovation, Science and

8200 Dixie Rd., Brampton, ON, L6T 0C1

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Economic Development (ISED) Canada’s CPC-2-0-03 Default Protocol as it pertains to the public notification and consultation required for communication towers. Rogers provided the attached Public Notification Package to the ten property owners within the required 180m radius of the proposed installation. The notice was issued by regular mail on March 24th, 2025. The notice described the proposal and invited comments by mail, electronic mail, or phone before 5:00pm April 26th, 2025. A newspaper ad was also published in the March 27th, 2025 edition of The Frontenac News notifying the public of the proposal and inviting residents to provide comments within 30 days of the notice. Nine public comments were received during the consultation process. There were a mix of comments indicating support for the tower and opposition to the tower. Following ISED’s CPC-2-0-03, they are all included in the submission provided to the Township of South Frontenac. One of the emails in opposition to the proposed location cited impact to property values and suggested alternative locations further south. A response was provided by Rogers that stated that ISED does not consider impacts to property values as part of the public consultation process and that shifting the tower would negatively impact service in the vicinity as there would be areas of coverage overlap due to existing towers and leave areas with poor service – not meeting the objectives of the EORN Cell Gap Project. Other emails provided comments about the Frontenac Arch Biosphere (FAB) and that the tower would negatively impact it. Upon review, the proposed tower location is outside of both the Core Area and Buffer Area of the FAB. Additionally, some of the comments received by Rogers included comments about tower lighting and the potential negative effects it would have in the wider area. Responses were provided by Rogers indicating that a 60m self-support tower was unlikely to require lighting, but that the lighting requirement would ultimately be provided by Transport Canada. Rogers has now fulfilled all circulation requirements under ISED’s Default Protocol as they pertain to the proposed new communication site to be located on Perth Rd. Rogers has followed all the necessary steps in accordance with the Default Protocol’s guidelines by: • • • •

consulting with the land-use authority; advising the public of our proposal; addressing all reasonable and relevant concerns pertaining to our proposal; and keeping and producing all associated communications to ISED and the land-use authority.

Conclusion Rogers takes concerns or suggestions expressed by the public as important elements to our proposal. As a result of the consultation process, comments were received from the public and Rogers has provided responses to them.

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Rogers feels that the proposed site is well located to provide improved wireless voice and data services in the targeted area. The proposed site is also situated and designed to have minimal impact on surrounding land uses. Request for Concurrence Rogers has now fulfilled all the requirements under ISED’s Default Protocol as they pertain to the proposed new telecommunications site. In order to conclude this land-use consultation and meet ISED’s requirements, Rogers Communications Inc. respectfully requests that our proposal be considered complete and that the Township of South Frontenac move forward with the assessment of the process Rogers has undertaken to date. Rogers also requests that the Township of South Frontenac issue a formal Letter of Concurrence to Rogers with a copy to ISED to permit Rogers to move forward with the installation of the proposed wireless communication site.

Yours Truly,

Eric Belchamber, Site Acquisition Specialist On behalf of Rogers Communications Inc., Network Implementation (613) 220-5970

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To:

Council

From:

Director, Development Services

Date of Meeting:

Tuesday, May 20, 2025

Subject:

Adoption of New Official Plan

Report Number:

2025-078

Summary Under the Planning Act, there is a mandatory requirement to circulate a notice of adoption within 15 days of Council adoption of a New Official Plan. This requirement was not met, so staff are required to bring back the Official Plan for adoption. This new adoption date does not impact the approval timeline from the County. The purpose of this Report is to present the Final Draft of the Township’s New Official Plan: included in Exhibit A to this Report for Council Adoption. Staff will then forward the New Official Plan to the County of Frontenac for final approval. Recommendation That By-law 2025-025 approved by Council on April 8, 2025 be revoked; That Council Adopt the Township’s New Official Plan as included in Exhibit A to this Report; That By-law 2025-41 being a By-law to Adopt the Township’s New Official Plan, be given first and second reading; That Council direct staff to forward the adopted New Official Plan to the County of Frontenac for final approval; That Council direct staff to advise the County of Frontenac of this endorsement, as presented at the May 20, 2025, Council meeting; and That By-law 2025-41 be presented to Council for third reading. Next steps Upon re-adoption of the new Official Plan, staff will ensure to meet all legislative requirements including the circulation of the notice of adoption and forwarding it to the County of Frontenac for final approval. Once the County is satisfied with the document they will formally approve the new Official Plan.

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After the County approves the new Official Plan, there will be a 20-day appeal period during which any person or public body who participated in the process can appeal the approval to the Ontario Land Tribunal. If there are no appeals, then after this 20-day appeal period is over, the Official Plan will come into force and effect. Financial Implications There are no financial implications at this time. Relationship to Strategic Plan ☐ Not applicable to this report. ☒ This initiative adheres to the following strategic pillars and directions of the 2023-2026 Strategic Plan. • •

Pillars: Sustainable Long-Term Prosperity Action Item (If Applicable): We will work with local, regional, provincial, and federal stakeholders to achieve the community’s long-term environmental, economic, and social priorities.

Climate Considerations ☒ This initiative supports climate change mitigation/adaption efforts in South Frontenac; and/or impacts the Township’s resilience to climate change. Notice/Consultation • • • •

Township Planning Services staff Louise Fragnito, CAO Joe Gallivan and Sonya Bolton, Frontenac County Planning and Development Dillon Consulting Team – Rory Baksh, Megan Reddy

Attachments Exhibit A – Final Draft New Official Plan, Appendices and Mapping Exhibit B - By-Law 2025-41 - Adopt New Official Plan

www.southfrontenac.net South Frontenac is a welcoming and thriving rural community.

Township of South Frontenac Staff Report Number: 2025-078

Approvals Submitted By:

Brad Wright, RPP, MCIP, AICP, PLE Approved By:

Louise Fragnito, Chief Administrative Officer

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TOWNSHIP OF SOUTH FRONTENAC BY-LAW 2025-41

A BY-LAW TO ADOPT THE TOWNSHIP’S NEW OFFICIAL PLAN WHEREAS, Section 17 and 26 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P.13, allows a Municipality to prepare and update an Official Plan; and WHEREAS, the Council of the Township of South Frontenac held a special meeting, open to the public on August 6, 2019, to determine the need to revise the Official Plan; and WHEREAS, the Township of South Frontenac held four virtual open houses in 2021, and public open houses on September 21, 2019, October 3, 2019, October 23, 2019, April 25, 2023, and May 23, 2023, for the purpose of giving the public the opportunity to review and ask questions about the proposed New Official Plan; WHEREAS, the Council of the Township of South Frontenac held a statutory public open house and public meeting on May 30, 2023, for the purposes of giving the public an opportunity to make representations in respect of the proposed New Official Plan; and WHEREAS, the Council of the Township of South Frontenac, has deemed that the modifications made to the proposed New Official Plan following the public meeting do not require a further public meeting; and WHEREAS, the Council of the Township of South Frontenac at its meeting on May 20, 2025, decided to adopt the proposed New Official Plan, as the Official Plan for the Township of South Frontenac; NOW THEREFORE THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF SOUTH FRONTENAC, BY ITS COUNCIL, HEREBY ENACTS AS FOLLOWS: 1.

THAT the document entitled “Township of South Frontenac New Official Plan” as attached as Exhibit A is hereby adopted.

THAT By-law 2025-025 and By-law 2000-85 being the existing Official Plan of the Township of South Frontenac, and all amendments thereto, be repealed upon “Township of South Frontenac New Official Plan” coming into full force and effect, in accordance with the provisions of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P.13, and should the approval of any portions of “Township of South Frontenac New Official Plan” be deferred, the relevant portions of the Official Plan of the Township of South Frontenac, and all amendments thereto, shall remain in effect until such time as the relevant portions of “Township of South Frontenac New Official Plan” are no longer deferred.

THAT the Clerk of the Township of South Frontenac is authorized and directed to submit “Township of South Frontenac New Official Plan” to the Approval Authority for approval, and provide such information as required by the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P.13.

THAT this By-law shall come into force and effect on the date of the final passing thereof and take effect upon approval of the new “Township of South Frontenac New Official Plan” by the Approval Authority and/or in accordance with the provisions of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P.13, as amended.

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Dated at the Township of South Frontenac this 20th day of May, 2025. Read a first and second time this 20th day of May, 2025. Read a third time and finally passed this 20th day of May, 2025. THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF SOUTH FRONTENAC

Ron Vandewal, Mayor

James Thompson, Clerk

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Township of South Frontenac Official Plan Our Community Our Vision Our Official Plan Adopted by South Frontenac Township Council on Approved by County of Frontenac Council on

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Table of Contents Table of Contents ……………………………………………………… i 1

Shaping the Future of South Frontenac …………………..8 1.1 Land Acknowledgement …………………………………………………………………………… 8 1.2 The Purpose of the Official Plan ………………………………………………………………… 8 1.3 How to Read this Plan ……………………………………………………………………………… 9 1.4 Transition Policies …………………………………………………………………………………. 11 1.5 What We Value: Our Vision, Goals, and Guiding Principles …………………………. 12 1.5.1 Vision for the Official Plan ………………………………………………………………… 12 1.5.2 Goals for the Official Plan …………………………………………………………………. 13 1.5.3 Guiding Principles …………………………………………………………………………… 15 1.6 Building Relationships with Indigenous Communities………………………………….. 16 1.6.1 Historical Background ……………………………………………………………………… 16 1.6.2 Rights and Interests ………………………………………………………………………… 17 1.6.3 Relationship Building and Accommodating Needs ……………………………….. 20

Growth and Prosperity ………………………………………..22 2.1 How We Will Grow…………………………………………………………………………………. 22 2.2 Where We Live ……………………………………………………………………………………… 24 2.3 Where We Work ……………………………………………………………………………………. 25 2.4 Where We Play……………………………………………………………………………………… 26 2.5 Age-Inclusive Planning …………………………………………………………………………… 29

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2.6 Climate Change …………………………………………………………………………………….. 29

General Land Use Policies ………………………………….32 3.1 General………………………………………………………………………………………………… 32 3.2 Additional Residential Units …………………………………………………………………….. 33 3.3 Garden Suites……………………………………………………………………………………….. 35 3.4 Group Homes ……………………………………………………………………………………….. 36 3.5 Home-Based Businesses ……………………………………………………………………….. 37 3.6 Compatibility and Built Form ……………………………………………………………………. 38 3.7 Existing Land Uses, Buildings and Structures ……………………………………………. 41 3.8 Community Facilities and Open Spaces ……………………………………………………. 42 3.8.1 General Policies ……………………………………………………………………………… 42 3.8.2 Parks, Trails, and Recreation Facilities ………………………………………………. 43 3.9 Minimum Distance Separation Formulae…………………………………………………… 45 3.10 Waterfront Development …………………………………………………………………………. 46 3.11 Existing Land Uses, Buildings and Structures ……………………………………………. 48

How We Will Use the Land ………………………………….51 4.1 Prime Agricultural Areas …………………………………………………………………………. 51 4.1.1 General Policies ……………………………………………………………………………… 52 4.1.2 Agriculture-related Uses and On-Farm Diversified Uses ……………………….. 53 4.2 Rural Lands ………………………………………………………………………………………….. 55 4.2.1 General Policies ……………………………………………………………………………… 55 4.2.2 Agricultural Uses …………………………………………………………………………….. 56 4.2.3 Residential Uses …………………………………………………………………………….. 57

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4.2.4 Commercial Uses ……………………………………………………………………………. 60 4.2.5 Industrial Uses………………………………………………………………………………… 63 4.3 Settlement Areas …………………………………………………………………………………… 65 4.3.1 General Policies ……………………………………………………………………………… 65 4.3.2 New Settlement Areas & Settlement Area Boundaries………………………….. 66 4.3.3 Intensification …………………………………………………………………………………. 68 4.3.4 Residential Uses …………………………………………………………………………….. 69 4.3.5 Commercial Uses ……………………………………………………………………………. 70 4.3.6 Industrial Uses………………………………………………………………………………… 72 4.3.7 Agricultural Uses …………………………………………………………………………….. 74 4.4 Employment Area ………………………………………………………………………………….. 74 4.5 Environmental Protection ……………………………………………………………………….. 76 4.6 Mineral Aggregate …………………………………………………………………………………. 77 4.6.1 Wayside Pits and Quarries ……………………………………………………………….. 81 4.6.2 Portable Asphalt Plants ……………………………………………………………………. 81 4.7 Mining ………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 82 4.8 Waste Management ………………………………………………………………………………. 84

Our Natural Environment …………………………………….88 5.1 Natural Heritage ……………………………………………………………………………………. 88 5.1.1 General Policies ……………………………………………………………………………… 89 5.1.2 Wetlands ……………………………………………………………………………………….. 89 5.1.3 Fish Habitat ……………………………………………………………………………………. 90 5.1.4 Endangered and Threatened Species ………………………………………………… 91

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5.1.5 Significant Wildlife Habitat ………………………………………………………………… 92 5.1.6 Areas of Natural and Scientific Interest ………………………………………………. 93 5.1.7 Significant Woodlands ……………………………………………………………………… 94 5.1.8 Significant Valleylands …………………………………………………………………….. 94 5.1.9 Linkages and Biodiversity Areas ……………………………………………………….. 95 5.1.10

Environmental Impact Assessment …………………………………………………. 95

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Implementation Measures……………………………………………………………… 96

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Stewardship Activities …………………………………………………………………… 96

5.2 Natural and Human Made Hazards ………………………………………………………….. 97 5.2.1 Natural Hazards ……………………………………………………………………………… 97 5.2.2 Human Made Hazards …………………………………………………………………… 102 5.3 Water Resources …………………………………………………………………………………. 103 5.3.1 Lake Capacity……………………………………………………………………………….. 104 5.3.2 Surface Capacity for Recreation………………………………………………………. 104 5.3.3Lake Trophic Ecosystem State …………………………………………………………… 105 5.3.4 Lake Trout Lakes…………………………………………………………………………… 106 5.3.5 Lake Management Plans ………………………………………………………………… 108 5.3.6 Subwatershed Planning …………………………………………………………………. 109 5.3.7 Stormwater Management ……………………………………………………………….. 110 5.3.8 Drinking Water Source Protection ……………………………………………………. 111

Our Cultural Heritage ………………………………………..112 6.1 General Policies ………………………………………………………………………………….. 112 6.2 Protected Heritage Properties ……………………………………………………………….. 113

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6.2.1 Rideau Canal………………………………………………………………………………… 114 6.3 Archeological Resources ………………………………………………………………………. 116 6.4 Engaging with Aboriginal Communities on Cultural and Archeological Heritage 117

Making it Work: Infrastructure and Services …………119 7.1 Road ………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 119 7.1.1 Arterial Roads……………………………………………………………………………….. 120 7.1.2 Collector Roads …………………………………………………………………………….. 120 7.1.3 Local Roads …………………………………………………………………………………. 121 7.1.4 Frontage on Public Roads ………………………………………………………………. 123 7.1.5 Private Roads ……………………………………………………………………………….. 124 7.1.6 Active Transportation …………………………………………………………………….. 126 7.2 Parking ………………………………………………………………………………………………. 126 7.3 Railways …………………………………………………………………………………………….. 127 7.4 Water and Sewage Services …………………………………………………………………. 128 7.4.1 Municipal Services ………………………………………………………………………… 129 7.4.2 Private Communal Services ……………………………………………………………. 132 7.4.3 Partial Services …………………………………………………………………………….. 132 7.4.4 Individual On-Site Services …………………………………………………………….. 133 7.5 Public Utilities and Communications Facilities ………………………………………….. 134 7.6 Renewable Energy ………………………………………………………………………………. 135

How We Will Engage and Consult ………………………137 8.1 Engaging with Aboriginal Interests …………………………………………………………. 138

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Land Division …………………………………………………..140 9.1 General Policies ………………………………………………………………………………….. 140 9.2 Plans of Subdivision/ Plans of Condominium …………………………………………… 143 9.2.1 General Policies ……………………………………………………………………………. 143 9.2.2 Conservation Design ……………………………………………………………………… 146 9.3 Consent Policies ………………………………………………………………………………….. 147 9.3.1 General Policies ……………………………………………………………………………. 147 9.3.2 Rural Lot Creation Policies ……………………………………………………………… 149 9.3.3 Settlement Area Lot Creation Policies ………………………………………………. 150 9.3.4 Agricultural Lot Creation Policies……………………………………………………… 150

10 Secondary Plans………………………………………………154 10.1 General Policies ………………………………………………………………………………….. 154 10.2 Future Secondary Planning Areas ………………………………………………………….. 157

11 Implementation ………………………………………………..158 11.1 Amendments to the Plan ………………………………………………………………………. 158 11.2 Monitoring …………………………………………………………………………………………… 158 11.3 Construction of Public Works…………………………………………………………………. 159 11.4 Land Acquisition ………………………………………………………………………………….. 159 11.5 Zoning By-law ……………………………………………………………………………………… 159 11.6 Holding Provisions ……………………………………………………………………………….. 161 11.7 Temporary Use By-laws ……………………………………………………………………….. 162 11.8 Interim Control By-laws ………………………………………………………………………… 163 11.9 Part Lot Control By-law …………………………………………………………………………. 163

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11.10 Other By-laws ………………………………………………………………………………….. 163 11.10.1 Safe Properties and Property Standards ……………………………………….. 164 11.10.2 Shoreline Protection By-law …………………………………………………………. 164 11.10.3 Cash-in-lieu of Parking Facilities…………………………………………………… 164 11.11 Delegation of Authority ………………………………………………………………………. 164 11.12 Committee of Adjustment …………………………………………………………………… 166 11.12.1 Minor Variance…………………………………………………………………………… 166 11.12.2 Permission to Change, Extend or Enlarge a Non-Conforming Use ……. 168 11.12.3 Consents…………………………………………………………………………………… 168 11.13 Dedication and Tenure of Land for Parks and Conservation …………………… 168 11.14 Site Plan Control ………………………………………………………………………………. 169 11.15 Community Improvement Plans ………………………………………………………….. 170 11.16 Community Planning Permit System ……………………………………………………. 171 11.17 Pre-application Consultation ………………………………………………………………. 172 11.18 Complete Application Requirements ……………………………………………………. 172

12 Site Specific Policy Areas ………………………………….175 13 Definitions ……………………………………………………….178

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1 Shaping the Future of South Frontenac 1.1 Land Acknowledgement The Township of South Frontenac acknowledges that it sits on the traditional unceded territory of the Algonquin, Anishinaabe and Haudenosaunee peoples, and its lands are entirely within the boundaries of this territory. In acknowledging this traditional territory, we recognize its long history. We recognize that planning has been happening on these lands by Indigenous People, long before its settlement by Europeans. This recognition must also be clearly and overtly connected to our collective commitment to make the promise and the challenge of Truth and Reconciliation real in our community and work with other communities to create meaningful planning processes amongst Indigenous People and our municipality.

1.2 The Purpose of the Official Plan The Township of South Frontenac (the Township) is a community that is natural, vibrant, and growing – a progressive rural leader. It is located in eastern Ontario just north of Kingston and Lake Ontario. In 2021, the Township was home to over 20,000 residents and preparing to become home to more as we continue to grow. With over 75 lakes and plenty of natural areas to explore, the Township is pleased to support an outdoor lifestyle that encourages residents and visitors alike to enjoy all that the Township has to offer. The Township’s Official Plan (the Plan) was prepared in accordance with the Planning Act, which provides municipalities with a set of requirements to follow when preparing an Official Plan. The prior Official Plan for the Township was approved in 2003. Between 2003 and the adoption of this Plan, there were several updates to the Planning Act and the Provincial

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Planning Statement, as well as implementation of the County of Frontenac Official Plan (2016). The Township is required to have an Official Plan that is in conformity with these documents. As such, in 2020, the Township began the process to develop a new Official Plan to direct growth and development in the Township for the next generation and beyond. The Plan is consistent with the policies in the 2024 Provincial Planning Statement such as efficient use of land, provision of housing, and environmental protection. This Plan also conforms to the upper-tier County of Frontenac Official Plan (2016, as amended). It incorporates policies from the applicable Source Water Protection plans that helps protect drinking water from overuse and pollution. As the legislative and planning policy framework is updated, the Official Plan will be amended to remain consistent with the legislative and planning policy in Ontario and Frontenac County. The Official Plan will also be reviewed and may be updated from time to time to ensure it stays current with the evolving needs of the South Frontenac community. This Official Plan is an expression of the Township’s Vision for the future development of the community. This Plan is a living document that provides policy guidance to and a land use vision for the Township as it grows and develops. It establishes the policies for development and conservation, such as, where development may occur and at what scale, guidelines for how our natural lands should be preserved, what activities may be supported on them, and the measures to protect our rich agricultural areas.

1.3 How to Read this Plan The Official Plan consists of written policy, maps and figures. The Plan is organized by themes, including broad based planning principles and strategic policy approaches, specific land use policies, resource and utility policies, and implementation tools. The components of the Plan that will be used to guide decision-making (i.e., the “official parts” of the Plan) are Sections 1 to 13, Maps A to I, and Figure 1. Maps and figures are officially part of the Plan and are used to assist with interpretation of the policies of this Plan. If there are any discrepancies between a policy and a figure, then the policy shall prevail. The appendices are not officially part of the Plan. They provide additional context but are provided for reference purposes only. The following are the recommended steps to read and interpret this Plan when undertaking changes to a property or a new development:

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Step 1: Identify the land use designation(s) applicable to the property on Map A as applicable.

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Step 2: Read the relevant policy for general development in Section 3 of the Plan.

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Step 3: Read the relevant policy for the land use designation(s) in Section 4 of the Plan

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Step 4: Identify if any other considerations on Maps B to G are applicable to the property, and read the policies in Sections 5, 6 and/or 7 related to those elements from the maps.

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Step 5: Check all other sections of this Plan for policies that may be relevant to the property or proposed development.

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Step 6: Check the appendices for any additional technical details that may be relevant to the property or proposed development.

This Plan must be interpreted in its entirety and the relevant policies, maps, and figures applied to each situation. All of the relevant policies, maps, and figures are to be crossreferenced with each other whether this cross-referencing is stated in the Plan or not. Efforts have been made to differentiate between policy statements versus land use policy direction, with the former providing overall guidance and the latter being applicable to all applications for development. i)

It is intended that the boundaries of the land use designations shown on Map A be considered as approximate except where bounded by major roads, railways, waterbodies, or other geographical features. Therefore, amendments to this Plan will not be required in order to make minor adjustments to the land use boundaries and roads provided the general intent of the policies of this Plan is preserved.

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Where lists of permitted uses are provided in designations and policies, such lists reflect the possible range of compatible uses to be considered. These lists have intentionally been generalized, unless otherwise specified in this Plan, leaving a more detailed listing of permitted uses to be determined by the implementing bylaw. Accordingly, more specific uses not shown in such lists, but considered by the Township to be similar in nature to the listed uses of this Plan, may be appropriately accommodated within the subject designation through the implementing by-law without the need for an Official Plan Amendment, provided they maintain the intent of this Plan.

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It is intended that all numerical figures and quantities contained in the Plan be considered in the metric form. Amendments will not be required for any reasonable variation from these figures and quantities provided such variations meet the intent of this Plan and are reflected in the implementing by-law.

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Any significant change from the policies contained herein will require an amendment to the Official Plan and implementing by-law. If a change is major, particularly if it will cause changes in the way in which an area is developing, then the Official Plan should be reviewed in whole.

Where any Act or portion of an Act is referred to in this Plan, such references will be interpreted to include any subsequent legislation that may replace the specified Act and guidelines, and guidance documents.

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This Plan utilizes words or terms defined in the 2024 Provincial Planning Statement as well as other definitions. These definitions shall apply in the interpretation of the policies of this Plan and their application to development proposals and planning applications. Where any doubt exists with respect to the intended meaning of any word or phrase used in this Plan, the 2024 Provincial Planning Statement, or any subsequent Provincial Planning Statement issued under Section 3 of the Planning Act, shall be used as a guide to interpretation.

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It is intended that buildings, structures and uses that are normally incidental and accessory to a permitted use listed in this Plan will also be allowed even though not specifically stated in the land use policies. Examples of permitted uses for the designations are intended to indicate the possible range of uses considered appropriate and not to be interpreted as a finite list unless otherwise stated. All permitted uses in the implementing by-law shall be in conformity with the intent and policies of this Plan.

1.4 Transition Policies The following transition policies shall apply to applications made under the 2003 Township of South Frontenac Official Plan: o

The 2003 Township of South Frontenac Official Plan, as amended, will apply to decisions on Planning Act applications submitted and deemed complete prior to County approval of this Plan. Any Official Plan Amendments to the 2003 Official Plan that have cleared appeals prior to County approval of this Plan will be incorporated into this Plan by the Township.

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1.5 What We Value: Our Vision, Goals, and Guiding Principles Collectively, Council, Township staff, and members of the community developed a set of values on which this Plan is built. These values inform the Plan’s Vision, Goals, and Guiding Principles. Together, these serve as a reminder of what the Township strives to become and how we plan to progress towards a future that serves existing and future residents.

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Vision for the Official Plan

The vision for the South Frontenac Official Plan was developed through extensive consultation and is intended to guide the land use policies and decision-making processes set out in this Plan. The vision statement is set out below:

South Frontenac is a progressive, forward-looking municipality that balances facilitating growth that meets the needs of all our residents with environmental leadership in the protection of our outstanding natural assets to enhance the exceptional lifestyle, rural character, and economic opportunities offered by the Township.

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Goals for the Official Plan

The vision for the Official Plan is supported by the goals established by Council at the onset of the development of the Plan. Together, the vision and goals of the Plan will work to ensure that the Township is environmentally and economically vibrant, supportive of residents of all ages, and preserves the rural character of the Township. The four goals for the Plan are as follows: •

Goal 1: We support our villages to meet the daily needs of our residents through all stages of their lives.

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Goal 2: We are leaders in the protection of our environmental areas and lakes to support the quality of life in South Frontenac.

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Goal 3: We support a wide range and scale of businesses that contribute to the vitality of our community and enhance investment in villages and rural areas of the Township.

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Goal 4: We support the enhancement of the rural character through the way we manage growth, support rural land uses, and by recognizing the cultural heritage of the Township.

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1.5.3

Guiding Principles

The following five guiding principles have been established to ensure the development and implementation of the plan is inclusive, equitable, and accessible to the public:

Guiding Principle 1 • Be open-minded in consideration of potential solutions which may meet the unique needs of the community Guiding Principle 2 • Adopt a sustainability lens, which considers the social, environmental, and economic impacts of decisions. Guiding Principle 3 • Consider the impacts of climate change on the future of our community and do our part to mitigate, adapt, and increase our resilience to those impacts. Guiding Principle 4 • Work with, understand, and integrate First Nations’ interests in the future of South Frontenac. Guiding Principle 5 • Be equitable and transparent, inviting input from community members frequently and in meaningful ways.

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1.6 Building Relationships with Indigenous Communities South Frontenac is committed to continue fostering a strong partnership with Aboriginal Rights Holders to better reflect their values and knowledge of the South Frontenac landscape as a means to guide and inform its planning and development, which includes the use and disposition of unceded land (lands formerly known as Crown land that was held by the Federal or Provincial governments) within the Township.

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Historical Background

The Township of South Frontenac sits within the traditional territories of the Algonquin, Anishinaabe, and Haudenosaunee Peoples and is closely connected by waterways to the territory of the Mohawks of the Bay of Quinte. These shared lands provided the required sustenance for survival and were where these nations would hunt, fish, live and gather for many centuries before the arrival of Europeans. While these nations are very different in customary ways, they were often able to come together in a nation-tonation relationship based on mutual trust and respect to steward these lands and maintain healthy ecosystems for generations to come. While the Township recognizes the Algonquin, Anishinaabe, and Haudenosaunee nations as sovereign nations that play a key role in land-use decisions that impact their Aboriginal Rights and interests, we also recognize the importance of building relationships with neighboring First Nations in order to move towards a more sustainable and equitable future. Our future includes a strong relationship, where we work together to protect our environmental areas, waters and lakes, and where neighboring nations are able to be self-determined within their traditional territory. With this in mind, the Township aimed to consult with surrounding First Nations communities and Métis Nation of Ontario to include their planning perspectives with the Official Plan update. Our approach was to learn first-hand, the rights, interests, challenges and opportunities of First Nations and Metis communities, while also formulating an understanding of how they wish to experience these within their traditional territories. Our outreach included Algonquins of Ontario, Mohawks of the Bay

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of Quinte, Alderville First Nation, and Metis Nation of Ontario. We believe that early engagement is key in providing Indigenous communities with the opportunity to share their history, values, planning perspectives, and rights and interests in their traditional territory. This approach has enabled the Township to gain a better understanding of the impacts that development decisions have on Aboriginal rights and interests, and the commitment required to better work together for a sustainable future.

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Rights and Interests

This Plan acknowledges that Aboriginal and treaty rights are recognized and affirmed in Section 35(1) of the Constitution Act 1982 and are also the foundation to the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), which the Federal and Provincial governments are still working to implement. The Township of South Frontenac understands that respecting Aboriginal and Treaty rights are a way of living together and to support the right to self-determination and Free, Prior and Informed Consent (FPIC) in section 32.2 of UNDRIP. As such, this Plan will respond to our role in the Truth and Reconciliation Calls to Action and will seek opportunities to support the health, wellness, self-determination, and safety of Indigenous Peoples in matters that affect Aboriginal rights and interests within the boundaries of the Township of South Frontenac. The Township will engage with Aboriginal rights holders with regard to land use planning affecting any of the following matters within the land claim area (see Section 8.1 “Engaging with Aboriginal Interests” and Appendix B): •

Protection of water quality and utilization of lakes and rivers;

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Any development that would have an impact on navigable waterways and their waterbeds;

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Any archaeological studies and/or environmental impact study related to proposed development where areas of Algonquin interest have been identified; and/or,

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Indigenous women and girls’ safety and protection.

This Plan will further seek to support the following in regard to relationship building with Aboriginal and Treaty rights holders: •

Economic reconciliation by engaging on opportunities that may be of interest to First Nation communities;

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Capacity building and participation in land use decision making processes; and,

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Indigenous connection to the land.

1.6.2.1 Algonquin Rights and Interests This Plan recognizes that lands within the boundaries of the Township lie within the historic Algonquin Territory that is part of the Treaty Negotiations with the Federal and Provincial governments. An Agreement-in-Principle (AIP) was signed by the Federal and Provincial governments and the Algonquin Nation in October 2016. As such, this Plan will respond to direction from the Federal and Provincial governments and the Algonquins towards the implementation of the AIP. The Township will seek opportunities for mutually beneficial engagement with the Algonquins on matters that affect Aboriginal history and culture. The Algonquins of Ontario shared the following statements and positions: •

Partnership Approach: The Algonquins of Ontario support the Township’s intent to develop a partnership approach with First Nations and Indigenous Communities including the use of Crown land within the Township.

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Stewardship: The Algonquins of Ontario support the Township efforts to preserve and provide for wise stewardship of plants, animals, and ecological systems.

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Economic Development: The Algonquins of Ontario support the intention of the Township to coordinate economic development planning and projects with First Nation Communities and will participate fully in the development of protocols for consultation on these matters.

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Forestry: The Algonquins of Ontario recognize the importance of the forest resources in the Township and share the intent to support forest stewardship techniques.

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Waterfront: The Algonquins of Ontario agree that any new development must be considered in the light of its impact on the environmental quality of any lake or river, and support a cautious approach to development.

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Water: Water in all its forms is considered by the Algonquins to be the lifeblood of Mother Earth.

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Natural Features: The Algonquins of Ontario support the provisions of this Plan with regard to the protection of wetlands, wildlife habitat, fish habitat, and endangered and threatened species.

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Trails: The Algonquins of Ontario support the development of a recreational trail system throughout the Township.

1.6.2.2 Mohawks of the Bay of Quinte Rights and Interests The Mohawks of the Bay of Quinte (Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory) maintain an allied relationship to the British Crown. As part of their role in the American Revolution, the Mohawks of the Bay of Quinte negotiated treaty 3.5 of the Simcoe Deed for 92,700 acres on the Bay of Quinte. These lands were chosen because it is the birthplace of Peacemaker and has significant meaning to the Mohawks. Today, less than 19,000 acres remain for the future growth and development of the Mohawks of the Bay of Quinte. This Plan recognizes the shared water tributaries within the boundaries of the Township extend into the Bay of Quinte and into Lake Ontario that are the traditional territory of the Mohawks of the Bay of Quinte (Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory). The Township shall commit to maintaining clean water practices so as to not impact the Bay of Quinte and Lake Ontario. The Mohawks of the Bay of Quinte shared the following statements and positions: •

Protection of Aboriginal and Treaty Rights, environment, culture and future generations: The Mohawks of the Bay of Quinte recognize that land use planning and development decisions that happen upstream can have an impact on environment, culture and hunting, fishing and gathering rights that take place downstream.

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Health of the environment: The Mohawks of the Bay of Quinte support the Township in promoting the health of wildlife, aquatic life, plant life, and water quality and quantity.

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Safety of Indigenous Peoples: The Mohawks of the Bay of Quinte recognize that there is a need to increase development in the area in order to accommodate growth but require the safety of Indigenous Peoples as it pertains

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to Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and LGBTQ2S community remain a priority. •

Archeology: The Mohawks of the Bay of Quinte support the attempt of the Township to build strong policies and better capacity to better support participation in archeological processes.

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Early Notification: The Mohawks of the Bay of Quinte support the approach of the Township to provide early notification of engagement and consultation on matters that may impact their Aboriginal and Treaty rights.

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Relationship Building and Accommodating Needs

The Township acknowledges that we are part of a larger watershed and that there are implications from projects that may impact water resources, fisheries, natural heritage lands and way of life downstream. Therefore, the Township shall continue to commit to ongoing relationship building efforts and develop approaches to accommodate the needs of First Nations communities to better facilitate meaningful participation and reinforce the interconnected relationships from a values-based perspective. The Township will focus efforts and resources in collaboration with First Nations communities that will support the following: •

Communication: The Township understands that communication is key to building any relationship and is committed to working together with First Nations communities to formulate new ways of bringing governing bodies together to better navigate interest areas, involvement in projects and decision-making. The development of a two-way communication process is required to build respectful and understanding relationships.

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Partnership: The Township will encourage a council-to-council relationship to better chart a path forward that is based on mutual trust and respect. The Township will seek to restructure current committees and processes to better accommodate Indigenous planning perspectives and decision-making processes as they relate to the land.

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Education and Awareness: The Township will continue to build staff and governance capacity and knowledge of Indigenous rights and issues as it

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pertains to land use planning approaches and how they are reflected in policy practices. •

Indigenous Capacity Building: The Township acknowledges the challenges that First Nations communities face with limited capacity and resources. As such, the Township is committed to supporting First Nations communities to better participate in archeological and environmental monitoring activities, consultation processes, and partnership involvement.

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2 Growth and Prosperity This section establishes policies to guide the orderly development of the Township to achieve healthy, liveable and safe communities, where people can live, work, shop and access services conveniently nearby.

2.1 How We Will Grow The intent of the policies in this section is to guide where future development will occur within the Township, and to guide the expansion and development of the Township’s infrastructure needs in a way that is environmentally and economically sustainable. Consideration of servicing options beyond private individual on-site sewage and water services, such as communal sewage and water services, provides an opportunity for the Township to support population and employment targets. In terms of land use structure, the Township consists of Rural Lands, Prime Agricultural Areas, Employment Areas, Settlement Areas, and Environmental Protection Areas. The land use structure is identified on Map A. Map B delineates the Settlement Area boundaries and identifies designated Employment Areas. The permanent population in the Township of South Frontenac is anticipated to reach approximately 22,160 by mid-2034 and by 23,280 mid-2039 resulting in an increase of approximately 1,500 and 2,620 persons, respectively. In addition to this growth, it is forecast the Township’s seasonal population will grow to approximately 11,200 by mid2034 and 11,400 by mid-2039, resulting in an increase of 440 and 650 persons, respectively. In total, the combined permanent and seasonal population in the Township is expected to reach approximately 34,700 by mid-2039. Total employment for the Township (excluding remote work such as work at home) is anticipated to reach approximately 1,620 jobs by mid-2034 and 1,730 by mid-2039. This represents an employment increase of 150 jobs for the 10-year forecast period and 260 jobs for the longer-term forecast period. A substantial percentage of jobs are expected to be home-based businesses, including home industries and home occupations.

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More information on the forecasted population and employment changes can be found in the 2024 Development Charges Background Study – Township of South Frontenac (Watson & Associates, May 16, 2024). i)

A majority of the new growth will be directed to existing Settlement Areas where it can be supported by appropriate services, in particular where communal sewage and water services could support compact development and healthy, liveable and safe communities.

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Settlement Areas shall be the focus areas for growth, forecasted to accommodate approximately 75% of employment growth and approximately 50% of residential growth.

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The southern portion of the Township, particularly in and around the Settlement Areas and north-south arterial roads, faces development pressures due to its proximity to Kingston, Highway 401, and employment opportunities. Future Secondary Planning Areas on Map H identify where further study is needed to confirm that these areas can accommodate anticipated future growth that fulfills the vision and goals of this Plan.

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Policies related to Future Secondary Plan Areas can be found in Section 10.

The Rural Lands is forecast to accommodate approximately 20% of the Township’s employment growth and 46% of the Township’s permanent and seasonal population growth.

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Development in Settlement Areas should be pedestrian-oriented, conducive to cycling and other forms of active transportation, and connected to a network of active transportation options.

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Highway commercial uses that meet the needs of the travelling public, as well as employment uses, should be directed toward Settlement Areas and Future Secondary Planning Areas that are located along arterial roads.

viii) Development shall consider storm water management, environmental impact, and compatibility with surrounding uses. ix)

The upgrading and provision of internet connectivity in the community will be promoted to support growth and development.

Prime Agricultural Areas and Rural Lands on Map A will generally be conserved to support value added agricultural production.

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xi)

Residential and non-residential development outside of the Settlement Areas may be permitted, in accordance with this Plan.

2.2 Where We Live The intent of the policies in this section is to guide residential areas and housing options in the Township. The Township recognizes the importance of having a full range of housing options for residents, as the availability of diverse housing options is essential to the welfare of the community. i)

The Township supports the development of housing that serves the needs of all residents.

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The Township will ensure there is an adequate supply of land for residential development to meet the growth projections in the Official Plan.

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A variety of housing options shall be provided to meet the needs of present and future residents, subject to the limitations imposed by servicing and environmental considerations.

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The Township supports the provision of a range and mix of housing options, beyond the traditional single-detached dwelling, to meet a range of affordability and lifecycle needs through the policy framework and the implementing by-law. For example, boarding houses, congregate living facilities, townhomes, apartment buildings, and additional residential units.

The Township will encourage a portion of new residential development, including rental housing, to be affordable.

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The Township supports opportunities for the development of housing that is affordable for low- and moderate-income households and is committed to the continued progress toward contributing to the achievement of the County’s overall target of 35% of all new housing units to be affordable to low and moderate income households. Accordingly, when evaluating proposals, the Township will require applicants to demonstrate how their proposal contributes to the achievement of this target as part of a development application where more than 6 residential units are proposed.

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The Township recognizes that access to affordable housing is a human right and provisions for affordable housing in the market are an investment that benefits the

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greater community. The Township of South Frontenac will not support discrimination and intolerance against proponents or occupants of affordable housing proposals. viii) The Township will adapt its infrastructure and service delivery to support the development of age-friendly communities that promote active aging and a high quality of life among residents at all stages of life. ix)

The Township recognizes the importance of and the need for additional needs housing such as long-term care homes, supportive housing establishments, hospices, group homes, and dementia villages, by permitting these uses in residential designated and zoned lands, where appropriate, and in locations with existing or planned infrastructure, amenities and support services.

The implementing by-law will permit a variety of housing options and establish standards related to residential units, such as setbacks, density, and building and lot requirements.

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Residential developments that offer innovative design features (e.g. flex housing), construction techniques (e.g. modular homes), or tenure arrangements (e.g. cohousing), which are consistent with the objectives of the Plan, and which broaden the range of housing alternatives available to the Township’s residents, including affordable housing, shall be encouraged.

2.3 Where We Work The intent of the policies in this section is to support the economic growth of the Township to enhance and protect the Township’s long term fiscal position through increased non-residential tax assessment by attracting new employment opportunities. i)

The Township supports employment growth in all sectors of the economy.

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The Township may prepare an Employment Lands Strategy to ensure an adequate supply of designated, serviced, and marketable land to support current and future employment growth, attract businesses, and maintain economic competitiveness.

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iii)

The Township will maintain a minimum five-year supply of lands designated Employment Areas with a range of parcel configuration, zoning, and location to accommodate a variety of employment types.

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The Township supports the clustering of light industrial and commercial uses within Settlement Areas and locally appropriate rural areas to capitalize on investments in new infrastructure (e.g., internet access and road networks) and sewage and water services.

The Township recognizes the value of home-based businesses, including home occupations and home industries to the economic prosperity of the community and will provide support and guidance for them through appropriate policy and by-laws.

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On lands designated Prime Agricultural Area and Rural Land, the Township promotes diversification of the economic base and employment opportunities through goods and services, including value-added products, agri-tourism uses, agriculture-related uses, and on-farm diversified uses.

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The Township values the role that mineral aggregate resources play in local economic activity and encourages their sustainable development (i.e., site rehabilitation when the resource is depleted) and mitigation of impacts from noise, vibration, dust, and traffic. The Township will work with the County and the local business community to support and strengthen economic clusters by connecting with employers and establishing and strengthening partnerships in the business community.

2.4 Where We Play The intent of the policies in this section is to support recreation and tourism. This Plan provides policies to ensure the Township’s recreational features and functions are protected so that they can continue to be enjoyed by residents and guests. The Official Plan maps show the many lakes and waterbodies that provide recreational opportunities for Township residents and visitors. The Rideau Canal National Historic Site and World Heritage Site is shown on the map in Appendix C. The Frontenac Arch Biosphere Region, Frontenac Provincial Park, municipal parks, conservation areas, the K&P Trail, the Cataraqui Trail, boat launches, and water access points are shown on the map in Appendix D.

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Council shall seek to foster the growth of the Township as a recreational and vacation hub for the mutual benefit of both residents and visitors to the area. In particular, Council shall endeavour to do the following: a) Continue to recognize the link of the natural environment to the tourism economy, emphasizing the need to protect natural areas, features, and functions as a means to ensure the tourism sector remains viable; b) Ensure the preservation, promotion, and revitalization of cultural heritage as a tourism resource; c) Promote the maintenance, expansion, and upgrade of existing tourist destinationoriented uses and encourage the establishment of additional high-quality attractions, facilities, accommodations, services, events, and other tourism supportive uses; d) Encourage the development of year-round tourism opportunities; e) Encourage and work with government bodies, boards, commissions, committees, business organizations, private investors, and non-profit groups and associations with an interest in tourism in South Frontenac, to expand, and market the Township as a vacation and recreation destination. f) Encourage and support the development of linkages for all modes of transportation, including walking, cycling, and passive boating, between recreational trails, settlement areas, community gardens, grocery stores, local markets, tourist attractions, points of interest and areas of scenic or environmental interest, both within and outside the Township; g) Support tourism, recreational, heritage, community improvement and economic development studies and programs; h) Encourage tourism initiatives such as seasonal festivals and sporting and cultural events that build upon the history of the area; i) Encourage local businesses to form business to business networks; j) Recognize that tourism and recreational interests, particularly when oriented to enjoyment of open space and natural resource areas, may be enhanced through local and regional collaboration.

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k) The Township will co-ordinate and partner with neighbouring municipalities and other levels of government to protect the function and long-term development potential of regional open space and travel networks, such as the K&P Trail, the Cataraqui Trail, the Rideau Canal, and the Rideau Heritage Route. l) The Township supports efforts to conserve the biodiversity of the Frontenac Arch Biosphere Region and will work to guide development in such a way that the ecological features and functions for which the area is recognized are protected and enhanced. m) The Township will work with partner agencies such as Conservation Authorities, Kingston Frontenac Lennox and Addington Land Trust, Nature Conservancy of Canada, Queen’s University, and other similar agencies to support the acquisition of lands for conservation and public education purposes. n) The Township recognizes that Frontenac Provincial Park conservation reserves and other protected areas attract visitors from all over Ontario and internationally to enjoy the ecological diversity, wilderness and scenic lakes and Canadian Shield that provide an amazing quality of life in South Frontenac. The Township will ensure development minimizes negative impacts on these areas. o) The Township shall support the long-term implementation of the Recreation, Parks and Leisure Master Plan by ensuring adequate parkland, recreational facilities and amenities are provided with new developments, particularly in and near Settlement Areas, and that any new parks are connected by pedestrian trails or pathways to existing parks, trails and amenities. p) The Township will continue to maintain and enhance public access to waterfronts and provide opportunities for public recreation. q) The Township supports access to, and enhancement of, boat launches as a means of both public recreation and as a contributor to local economic activity. r) The Township shall seek opportunities to acquire parkland through dedication and enhance parkland through cash-in-lieu of parkland as conditions of development. s) The Township supports the development and maintenance of trails (e.g., K&P, Rideau and Cataraqui Trails), parks, and open spaces.

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2.5 Age-Inclusive Planning The Township will apply an age-inclusive perspective in planning to ensure a high quality of life for persons of all ages and abilities. The Township recognizes the need to support active aging for all residents by promoting the development of healthy, liveable and safe communities that encourage and support people to age in place. In support of age-inclusive planning, the Township will: a) Promote the development of communities featuring a range of affordable and barrier-free accessible housing options that are well integrated with transportation options and community amenities and services. b) Support development of a well-connected network of active transportation facilities to increase the range of healthy and accessible transportation and recreation options available to persons of all ages and abilities. c) Promote the use of universal design features in housing and accessibility features in the built environment to create safe, inclusive, and barrier-free spaces that enhance the mobility and independence of persons of all ages and abilities. d) Work collaboratively with the County of Frontenac in implementing the regional Age Friendly Planning Study (2017) to create walkable communities with good access to community services, amenities, and green spaces to promote healthy, independent, and active aging. e) Identify areas using Community Improvement Plans to encourage improvements in the built environment and/or supporting services to encourage universal accessibility. f) Apply an age-inclusive planning lens when considering both public and private development applications.

2.6 Climate Change In South Frontenac, climate change is predicted to be characterized by more frequent and severe wet weather events, flooding, tornadoes; higher air temperatures; warmer

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water temperatures; stronger winds; more surface runoff; more evaporation and less infiltration. Climate change can impact: •

our sources of drinking water,

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our economy,

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our natural environment,

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our public infrastructure, and

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public health.

The Township needs to respond to climate change impacts to reduce economic costs and potential environmental, social and health risks through actions that: •

Mitigate climate change such as actions that reduce greenhouse gas emissions that cause climate change.

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Adapt to climate change such as actions that prepare for changes occurring, or are likely to occur, in the future.

Policies within this Plan provide a foundation toward addressing climate change and realizing the ecological benefits provided by nature. a) The Township will support development and management practices which

address climate change mitigation, including, but not limited to: i) ii) iii) iv) v) vi)

Improving opportunities for active transportation and reducing dependency on motor-vehicle transportation; Seeking opportunities for partnering with neighbouring municipalities to extend public transit options into the Township; Reducing the quantity and improving quality of stormwater runoff; Increasing the proportion of permeable surfaces to reduce flood risk; Flood plain protection including factors of safety and/or lower flood frequency thresholds; Promoting appropriate forms of mixed-use development to provide employment and shopping opportunities close to residences;

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vii) Encouraging servicing options that can facilitate more compact and contiguous development within Settlement Areas, including infilling and redevelopment, in appropriate locations; viii) Encouraging the application of energy conservation measures in the rehabilitation and upgrading of existing buildings; ix) Actively protecting the quality and quantity of local water resources through development practices that contribute to natural system resilience and facilitate restoration; x) Actively protecting natural heritage features and functions, as well as preserving and enhancing fish and wildlife habitat; xi) Encouraging community agriculture, such as community gardens; and, xii) Managing forest resources and trees in a manner that enhances their quality, quantity, and sustainability over time. b) Development should include building and design features that can mitigate

and/or adapt to climate change such as the following: i)

Protection of natural heritage features and areas, shoreline and riparian buffers, and preservation of trees particularly in Settlement Areas, rural subdivisions, and waterfront areas; ii) Tree preservation, tree planting, landscaping, and innovative green spaces to reduce energy use through shading and sheltering to protect buildings and infrastructure from the effects of excessive wind and sun; iii) Greater use of permeable surfaces for areas such as parking lots and sidewalks; iv) Development of multi-use paths to promote active transportation and pedestrian access systems to reduce overall vehicular movements; v) Use of street, lot and building orientation with optimum exposures to maximize passive solar energy gain and minimize heat loss; vi) Incorporation of energy conserving principles into building design; vii) Installation of electric vehicle charging stations where appropriate; viii) Installation of water conservation fixtures in new development, including supporting recycling and the reuse of grey water in accordance with the provisions of the Ontario Building Code; and ix) Implementation of energy efficient building practices.

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c) The Township will seek to develop and implement a Climate Change Action Plan

with climate change mitigation and adaption strategies specific to operations, assets, and infrastructure. A plan should include the undertaking of energy conservation measures, including the use of energy efficient building materials, designs, and appliances in municipal buildings and facilities to reduce energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions.

3 General Land Use Policies The policies in this section apply to all development in the Township, where they are relevant, in addition to the policies for specific land use designations.

3.1 General i)

Development shall be compatible with the existing surroundings and shall include mitigation measures to address any adverse effects or negative impacts of the development.

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Buildings, facilities, and infrastructure are encouraged to be developed using sustainable methods and materials.

iii)

Climate change impacts should be considered in the design and construction of development, the creation or expansion of infrastructure, and the planning of improvements and enhancements to public spaces.

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Development will be encouraged to be built to exceed the minimum standards for sustainability and energy efficiency.

All development shall consider the issues of stormwater management/lot grading and drainage, environmental impact, and compatibility with surrounding uses. The scale of development will dictate the level of detail required for technical studies, drawings, etc.

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vi)

Low-impact development approaches to storm water management shall be encouraged. These approaches seek to manage rain and other precipitation as close as possible to where it falls and encourages infiltration of surface water into the ground to recharge groundwater aquifers in order to mitigate the impacts of increased runoff and storm water pollution.

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Protection and enhancement of tree coverage and vegetation will be promoted for all development. The maintenance of as much as possible of the natural vegetation between the development and any waterbody, other land use, as well as any existing public roads/private roads, will be required. Developers shall be required to remove as little of the vegetation as possible for the roads, building sites and servicing facilities, and specific provisions relating to protection of vegetation may be incorporated into subdivision, condominium, site plan, and development agreements.

viii) Transportation impacts will be scoped and assessed for all development including issues of traffic generation, vehicular and pedestrian movement, access, and parking. ix)

Environmental remediation of brownfield sites will be encouraged so that they can be redeveloped.

New development is encouraged to incorporate universal design beyond the minimum requirements of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Building Code. The Township shall consider accessibility as part of Age-Inclusive community planning.

3.2 Additional Residential Units i)

Additional residential units, also known as accessory apartments, basement apartments, and in-law suites, are encouraged as a means of providing affordable and diverse housing options in the Township.

ii)

A maximum of two additional residential units are permitted on lands where a single detached dwelling, semi-detached dwelling, or townhouse is the principal use permitted in the Prime Agricultural Area, Settlement Area and Rural Land designations on Map A, provided that:

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The additional residential unit is not located in a flood plain or other hazard lands;

ii)

The lot has direct access from a year-round maintained publicly owned road, or a private road within an approved plan of condominium, or a private road that has been constructed to Township standards and that is maintained year-round. For a private road, the Township will require documentation demonstrating that year-round maintenance is provided;

iii)

It is demonstrated the lot is sized such that all dwelling units are able to be serviced for water and sewage by the type of servicing (individual on-site, private communal or municipal) available in the area, to the satisfaction of the Township;

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No more than one additional residential unit is in a detached accessory structure to the principal dwelling;

The additional residential unit is designed and located in such a manner to complement the residential character of the property and of the surrounding neighbourhood;

vi)

The additional residential unit complies with the Minimum Distance Separation Formulae;

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A detached additional residential unit is located in proximity to the principal dwelling to minimize the development footprint on the property and to support shared road access, waste collection, water and sewage services, and hydro connections;

viii) A garden suite does not exist on the same lot in the case of a detached additional residential unit;

iii)

ix)

Parking for the additional residential unit is provided in accordance with the provisions of the implementing by-law; and

The additional residential unit is addressed in accordance with the Township’s civic addressing by-law.

In addition to (b), a detached additional residential unit in the Prime Agricultural Area designation shall: i)

be compatible with, and not hinder, surrounding agricultural operations;

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ii)

be of limited scale and be located in close proximity to the principal dwelling or farm building cluster; and

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Minimize land taken out of agricultural production.

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Additional residential units are not generally permitted in Waterfront Areas to protect sensitive waterfront areas and lake ecosystems from intensified use and from nutrient loading from sewage systems.

The implementing by-law will control the location of additional residential units relative to waterbodies, and control additional residential units based on servicing constraints related to water and sewage. The implementing by-law will also establish appropriate provisions and standards.

3.3 Garden Suites Garden suites are a temporary housing option. A garden suite is not an additional residential unit. The Planning Act enables the Township to enact a temporary use bylaw to permit a garden suite for an initial period of up to 20 years, with subsequent 3year renewals as necessary. a)

A maximum of one garden suite is permitted on lands where a single detached dwelling or semi-detached dwelling is the principal use permitted in the Prime Agricultural Area, Settlement Area and Rural Land designations on Map A, provided that: i)

The garden suite is permitted as a temporary use subject to a site-specific Zoning By-law amendment under Section 39.1 of the Planning Act;

ii)

The garden suite is not located within 150 metres of the highwater mark of a lake or river, or 300 metres in the case of an at-capacity lake trout lake, to protect sensitive waterfront areas and lake ecosystems from intensified use and from nutrient loading from sewage systems;

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The garden suite is not located in a flood plain or other hazard lands;

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It is demonstrated that the lot is sized such that all dwelling units are able to be serviced for water and sewage by the type of servicing (individual on-site, private communal, or municipal) available in the area, to the satisfaction of the Township;

vi)

A detached additional residential unit does not exist on the same lot;

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The garden suite is located in such a manner to complement the residential character of the property and of the surrounding neighbourhood;

viii) The garden suite is located in proximity to the principal dwelling to minimize the development footprint on the property and to support shared road access, waste collection, water and sewage services, and hydro connections;

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Parking for the garden suite is provided in accordance with the provisions of the implementing by-law; and

The garden suite is addressed in accordance with the Township’s civic addressing by-law.

In accordance with Planning Act requirements for garden suites, Council may require the owner of the suite or any other person to enter into an agreement with the municipality dealing with such matters related to the temporary use of the garden suite as the Council considers necessary or advisable, including: i)

The installation, maintenance, and removal of the garden suite;

ii)

The period of occupancy of the garden suite by any of the persons named in the agreement; and,

iii)

The monetary or other form of security the Council may require for actual or potential costs to the municipality related to the garden suite.

3.4 Group Homes

Council recognizes the varied needs of individuals that can be met by group homes. Group homes are generally defined as a premise used to provide supervised living accommodation, licensed or funded under Province of Ontario or Government of Canada legislation, for up to ten persons, exclusive of staff, living together in a single housekeeping unit because they require a supervised group living arrangement.

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Accordingly, group homes shall be permitted in all land use designations that permit residential uses in the municipality, in accordance with the following policies: a) Group homes shall only be permitted on lands which have direct access from a year-round maintained publicly owned road, or private road within an approved plan of condominium or a private road that has been constructed to Township standards and that is maintained year-round. For a private road, the Township will require documentation demonstrating how year-round maintenance is provided. b) A group home shall be in compliance with Municipal By-laws. The Township may establish a process to licence group homes under the Municipal Act.

3.5 Home-Based Businesses Changing patterns of employment in recent years, together with improvements in rural cellular/broadband technology, mean people often can work and operate a business within the same building as their home. Home-based businesses play an important function in the provision of local employment opportunities for Township residents. These businesses also provide goods and services to local and regional markets. Home-based businesses are legal privately-operated businesses within a residential dwelling or an accessory building. They allow for people to work from home and therefore can be considered a sustainable form of development. These businesses can serve as one of the key components of a healthy rural economy. Home-based businesses are a means of providing local services, providing an incubator for new businesses, and providing more specialized services to a broader clientele. A range of home-based businesses may be permitted accessory to residential uses throughout the Township subject to the following policies: a) Home occupations are permitted within the Settlement Area, Prime Agricultural Area and Rural Land designations of this Plan. b) Home occupations will be permitted as an accessory use in conjunction with residential development, provided they do not create a public nuisance and are compatible with surrounding uses.

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Bed and breakfast establishments are encouraged as a form of tourist/traveller accommodation within private homes.

d) The implementing by-law shall establish appropriate provisions and standards for home occupations. e) Home industries provide opportunities for the development of new business and small scale industrial and commercial uses. Home industries (e.g., woodworking, small-scale manufacturing, repair, and restoration) may be permitted in the Prime Agricultural Area, Rural Land and Settlement Area designations of this Plan in accordance with the following: i) The use does not change the residential character of the dwelling or outside appearance of the dwelling or accessory building, and the outside storage of goods shall be prohibited; ii) They are not offensive or create a nuisance as a result of noise, hours of operations, dust, odour, traffic generation or by other means; iii) The implementing by-law shall establish appropriate provisions and standards for home industries.

3.6 Compatibility and Built Form The Township contains many different types of land uses. Land use designations and the implementing by-law help to ensure compatible uses are co-located and incompatible uses are appropriately separated. Introducing new development in existing areas, in particular through intensification, requires a sensitive approach and consideration of the area’s established uses and character. Compatible development, although it may be different than existing development, is complementary or enhances an established community or area and coexists with existing development without causing undue adverse effects on surrounding properties. a) Development shall be compatible with surrounding uses, built form, the general character of the area, and the ecological integrity of an area, and shall avoid, or if avoidance is not possible, minimize and mitigate any potential adverse effects of the development.

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b) Compatibility of new development will be evaluated based on the following criteria: i) Height and massing: Building height, massing, and scale should be assessed based on the planned or existing uses of adjacent properties, as well as the character established by the prevailing pattern of abutting development and development that is across the street; ii) Landscaping and fencing: Landscaping and fencing may be required as a buffer between uses and shall be of a sufficient depth as determined through the implementing by-law; iii) Lighting: The potential for light spill over or glare onto adjacent light sensitive areas or the night sky must be minimized; iv) Noise and air quality: The development should be located and designed to minimize the potential for significant adverse effects on adjacent sensitive uses related to noise, odours, and other emissions; v) Parking: Adequate off-street parking must be provided in accordance with the provisions of the implementing by-law, with minimal impact on adjacent uses. For higher density development within Settlement Areas, the Township may consider permitting reduced standards for off-street parking, or allowing off-site parking, where accommodation of off-street parking is not possible; vi) Setbacks: Prevailing patterns of front, rear and side yard setbacks, building separation, landscaped open spaces, and outdoor amenity areas as established by existing zoning will be considered where the proposed pattern is different from the existing pattern of development; vii) Shadowing: Shadowing on adjacent properties must be minimized, particularly on outdoor amenity areas; viii)Traffic impacts: The road network or waterbody in the vicinity of the proposed development can accommodate the vehicular or boat traffic generated; ix) Transition: An appropriate transition must be provided between areas of different development intensity and scale, including through the use of incremental changes in building height, massing, setbacks and stepbacks; and,

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x) Vehicular access: The location and orientation of vehicle access must take into account the impact on adjacent properties including noise, glare, and loss of privacy, as well as safety of pedestrians and pedestrian access. c)

A land use compatibility study, focused specifically on the identified land use compatibility matters, will be required where there exists a potential for adverse effects.

d) Noise/vibration studies using Provincial guidelines may be required for applications for development of a sensitive land use within 100 metres of a controlled access arterial road (Road 38) and within 300 metres of a railway. e) Noise and/or vibration studies using Provincial guidelines may be required where sensitive development is proposed within the influence area of a stationary noise source such as an industrial use, aggregate operation, electrical generating stations, and hydro transformers. f)

Noise/vibration studies using Provincial guidelines will be required for applications for the establishment or expansion of a use which generates significant noise and vibration proposed near sensitive land uses.

g) The extent of influence areas and minimum separation distances will be determined on a case specific basis in accordance with Provincial guidelines such as the D-Series Guidelines, and minimum separation distances shall be established in the implementing by-law. h) Such studies shall be prepared by a qualified professional in accordance with Provincial and other applicable guidelines. The study shall address all sources of noise and vibration affecting the site, and include recommendations for mitigation to meet Provincial standards, and the railway industry standards where applicable. Where adverse effects from noise have been identified, appropriate measures to mitigate the noise must be undertaken (fencing, berm, etc.). The conclusions and recommendations of these studies shall be implemented through conditions of the development approval.

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3.7 Existing Land Uses, Buildings and Structures Cannabis production and testing facilities may provide economic opportunities for the Township. In addition to other policies of this Plan, the following policies shall apply to cannabis production and testing facilities: a) Cannabis production and testing facilities will be permitted in Prime Agricultural Areas, Rural Lands and Employment Areas. b) Cannabis production and testing facilities located in Prime Agricultural Areas will be located on the least productive land/soils. c)

Cannabis production and testing facilities will be permitted if compatible with surrounding uses and where it has been demonstrated through appropriate studies that servicing of such a facility (e.g., water supply and sewage treatment) shall not have any adverse effects on existing uses in the surrounding area.

d) The establishment of cannabis production and testing facilities may be permitted through site-specific amendment through the implementing by-law. e) Generally, a minimum 150 metre separation distance shall be required from a sensitive land use (e.g., residential or community facility) and a cannabis production and testing facility. f)

Cannabis production and testing facilities are subject to site plan control and shall address matters such as noise, odour, lighting, traffic, servicing, stormwater, drainage, buffering, and landscaping.

g) In addition to any municipal requirements, the site plan shall address any site design features (e.g., security fencing) as required by Federal regulations and licencing requirements. h) A holding symbol on an approved Zoning By-law Amendment may be applied and not be removed until Site Plan Control approval and Federal licensing has been obtained.

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3.8 Community Facilities and Open Spaces Community facility uses are uses which exist for the benefit of the residents of the Township as a whole and which are operated by the municipality or other organizations for this purpose. Open spaces are valuable resources that contribute to the quality of life for Township residents.

3.8.1

General Policies

a) The following range of community facility uses and open space uses shall be permitted in the Rural Land and Settlement Area designations: i)

Public, separate, and private schools;

ii) Child-care facilities; iii) Places of worship; iv) Municipal government facilities; v) Community centres; vi) Libraries; vii) Public or private clubs or association halls; viii) Cemeteries; ix) Additional needs housing; x) Hospitals; xi) Public parks; xii) Community gardens; xiii) Public Boat Ramps; xiv) Other community-oriented uses; xv) Conservation uses; and

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xvi) Recreational uses including public and private parks, passive and active recreational activities, picnic areas, recreational trails, golf courses, and other similar open space activities. b) The following open space uses shall also be permitted in the Rural Land designation: i) Forestry uses; ii) Wood lots c)

The lot size shall be adequate for the proposed use (e.g., to allow for access, on-site maneuvering of vehicles, parking and loading, access by emergency vehicles, appropriate water and sewage services, signage, landscaping, buffering, open space areas, and lighting).

d) Community facility uses should be integrated effectively with the surrounding area. e) Adequate buffering shall be provided between community facility or open space areas and adjacent land uses and roadways. Such buffers may include the provision of grass strips, the screening and the planting of trees and shrubs, and/or the location of a berm or fence. f)

Adequate off-street parking shall be provided, including consideration for bicycle parking. Access points to parking areas shall be located in such a way that the external and internal road pattern provides for the adequate and safe movement of vehicular and pedestrian traffic.

g) Municipal government facilities should be strategically located to support effective and efficient delivery of services and to ensure the protection of public health and safety. h) Community facility and open space uses shall be zoned in a separate category in the implementing by-law.

3.8.2

Parks, Trails, and Recreation Facilities

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and visitors. It is the Township’s intention to provide parks, trails, and recreation facilities on a basis consistent with the needs of the Municipality through the following policies: a) The Township shall generally permit parks, trails, and recreational facilities in all land use designations. Within the Prime Agricultural Area and Environmental Protection designations, only trails and conservation/open space parks will be permitted. b) The Township shall ensure development within existing parks and trails is consistent with the Township’s Recreation, Parks, and Leisure Master Plan. c)

Municipal parks are acquired to meet the diverse needs of the population for active transportation, recreation, and cultural activities in accordance with the Recreation, Parks and Leisure Master Plan. Preferred locations for municipal parks include: i) lands abutting natural features or elementary and secondary school sites; ii) lands along major streets or at the terminus of a street; iii) lands that connect to other parks as linear parks suitable for active transportation pathways; and/or, iv) sites that maximize the number of residential units that are in close proximity of the park.

d) In the development of parks, trails, and recreational facilities, adequate bicycle and vehicle parking areas shall be provided. e) Facilities such as ramps and walkways to enable persons of all ages and abilities to reach amenities and facilities shall be provided where possible, in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. f)

When development is proposed on lands abutting or adjacent to parks, trails, and recreational facilities, there shall be regard to compatibility of the proposed use, and a site layout and design that is appropriate to the preservation and enhancement of the park, trail, or recreational facility.

g) The Township, in conjunction with citizens, supporting businesses, other government partners, and non-government agencies will:

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i) Provide, maintain, and acquire land to enable and enhance public access to open space areas for travel and recreational purposes and sustainable enjoyment of nature. ii) Develop facilities and/or coordinate with other agencies and service providers to encourage and support active and passive uses of publicly owned or publicly accessible open space areas. iii) Take an active role, or collaborate with other providers to enable the safe, responsible, and sustainable use of, and linkages between, existing publicly owned or publicly accessible lands including, parks, trails, boat launches and water access points, and vacant lands in Township ownership. h) Parkland dedication through planning applications and development will be done in accordance with the policies of Section 11.

3.9 Minimum Distance Separation Formulae a) Minimum Distance Separation shall be applied in accordance with the Provincial Minimum Distance Separation guidelines, as amended. b) Where livestock operations are part of an agricultural use, the Minimum Distance Separation Formulae I (MDS I) and II (MDS II) in effect at the time will apply to farming operations and to all non-farm development as a means to prevent land use conflicts and minimize nuisance complaints from odour. Non-farm development in the vicinity of viable farming operations will be discouraged unless it is compatible and will not interfere with normal farm practices. c)

Where the implementing by-law does not clearly identify or address any or all aspects of the MDS formulae, the Township shall apply the more restrictive requirements of the MDS formulae that protect expansion potential for agricultural operations.

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3.10 Waterfront Development The planned function for the Township’s waterfront areas is primarily recreational and residential uses. Agricultural and commercial uses also occur in the waterfront areas. This section contains policies that intend to protect the Township’s sensitive waterfront areas and lake ecosystems. Waterfront areas are generally all lands within 150 metres of a waterbody shown on Map A. Lands and land uses that are more than 150 metres from shore but which are physically or functionally related to the Waterfront Areas shall be considered to be part of the Waterfront Area. All lands that are less than 150 metres from shore but which do not physically or functionally relate to the Waterfront Areas are not considered to be part of a Waterfront Area. In addition to other policies of this Plan, the following policies apply to development in waterfront areas: a) Development and site alteration will be regulated in waterfront areas in order to protect, improve or restore waterbodies and shorelines, and to increase their resilience in the face of climate change. b) The Township will consult with the Conservation Authority and any appropriate Federal or Provincial ministry on development proposals within waterfront areas as appropriate. c)

Development shall be designed to enhance and protect the sensitive nature of the waterfront area and water quality by incorporating measures to maintain, enhance or establish a minimum 30-metre vegetative buffer strip of unaltered, naturalized land abutting the shoreline, and to minimize direct runoff into the adjacent waterbody or watercourse, with provisions for a modest shoreline access path through this area.

d) Development should be designed to visually complement the natural setting. e) Shoreline setbacks for new development will be based on the findings of a site-specific study using tools such as the Assessment of Municipal Site Evaluation Guidelines for Waterfront Development in Eastern Ontario’s Lake Country (Hutchinson Environmental Sciences Ltd., April 2014) in order to maximize the protection of water quality. Setbacks greater than 30 metres shall be recognized in the implementing by-law.

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Where a greater setback is not required, new development, including new sewage systems, shall be set back a minimum of 30 metres from the highwater mark of a waterbody or watercourse.

g) Reductions to the required minimum 30 metre setback from the highwater mark may be considered where it is not physically possible to meet this requirement. Where it is not physically possible to meet the setback, then the building or structure shall be constructed as far back as possible from the highwater mark, and the amount of structural coverage within that area shall be minimized. h) Proposals to renovate, reconstruct and/or enlarge existing buildings or structures within 30 metres of the highwater mark of a waterbody will be evaluated through the policies outlined in Section 3.11. i)

Subject to the approval of the appropriate agency, those accessory buildings, structures, and uses requiring proximity to water, such as docks, stairs for access, or similar accessory structures, may be located within the 30 metre setback from the highwater mark of the waterbody. The implementing by-law will establish the types of structures that may be permitted within 30 metres of the highwater mark.

Where communal docking facilities are proposed, such facilities shall be located a suitable distance, generally 60 metres, from the nearest residential use, residential land use designation, or residential zone.

Boat houses shall not be permitted within the Township.

Floating accommodations, including floating dwellings, shall not be permitted as a residential unit, nor as part of a commercial operation for short- or longterm rental on any waterbodies within the Township.

m) Land covered by water and forming the bed of a waterbody should be left in an undisturbed condition. No dredging, filling, or alteration of the shoreline of any waterbody, or lands covered by water, shall be permitted without the approval of the appropriate Federal or Provincial ministry and/or Conservation Authority. n) The Township will maintain and enhance public access to waterbodies with attention to environmental impacts (e.g., invasive species, boating capacity

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of the waterbody, parking area runoff), for any public development and redevelopment projects, as appropriate.

3.11 Existing Land Uses, Buildings and Structures There are a number of existing land uses, buildings and structures within the Township that do not conform to the Zoning By-law. A non-conforming land use is a use that existed legally under a previous Zoning By-law but is not included as a permitted use in the Zoning By-law that implements this Plan. A non-conforming building or structure does not meet one or more zoning performance standards (such as those relating to yards). a) Non-conforming buildings and structures shall be allowed to continue, be repaired or be replaced in their current location, at their current size, height and volume, as-of-right, subject to the requirements of the Ontario Building Code and any applicable regulation of the appropriate Federal or Provincial ministry and/or Conservation Authority. b) In certain instances, it may be desirable to permit changes to nonconforming uses, and to permit expansions, or enlargements to nonconforming buildings and structures. Applications submitted under Section 45(2) of the Planning Act shall only be considered where the use was: i) Legally established prior to the passing of the Zoning By-law which prohibited it; ii) Continuous in nature since the use’s establishment; and, iii) Located on lands owned and used in connection with the use on the day the Zoning By-law was passed. c)

The appropriateness and impact of the proposed development will be assessed against the following criteria: i) Any proposed change of use or extension or enlargement would not exacerbate the non-conformity of the use; ii) Any proposed extension or enlargement would be consistent with the scale and massing of development on neighbouring properties;

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iii) It will not create or become a public nuisance, in particular in regard to noise, vibration, fumes, smoke, dust, odours, lighting, traffic generation, visual impacts, and other nuisances; iv) Neighbouring uses will be protected, where necessary, by the provision of areas for landscaping, buffering, or screening, appropriate setbacks for buildings and structures, devices and measures to reduce nuisances and, where necessary, by regulations mitigating adverse effects caused by matters such as outside storage, lighting, advertising signs or other aspects of the proposed development; v) Traffic and parking conditions on-site and in the vicinity will not be adversely effected by the proposal. Access shall be provided by appropriate design of ingress and egress points to and from the site and by improvement of sight lines especially in proximity to intersections; vi) Adequate off-street parking and loading facilities will be provided; and vii) Services such as storm water drainage, roads and private sewer and water services are adequately sized and configured to comply with applicable standards. d) Any proposed change in use, expansion, or enlargement of a legally nonconforming use located within 30 metres of the highwater mark of a waterbody shall, in addition to the policies above, shall also be assessed against the following criteria: i) Natural vegetation will be maximized within the first 30 metres from the highwater mark of a waterbody. A shoreline naturalization planting plan may be required in order to ensure the protection and enhancement of the waterfront area; ii) Disturbed areas will be minimized within the first 30 metres from the highwater mark, while allowing for a reasonable area for water access; iii) The visual impact of the development as seen from the water and/or adjacent properties will be minimized; iv) Proposals to enlarge a non-conforming building or structure reflect efforts to maximize the setback from the highwater mark;

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v) Proposals to enlarge a non-conforming building or structure reflect efforts to reduce the amount of structural coverage within that portion of land falling within 30 metres of the high water mark of a waterbody. Proposals which may result in excess structural coverage shall explore options to offset environmental and aesthetic impacts such as removing, downsizing, or relocating buildings or structures which have deficient water setbacks; vi) The setback of any sewage system from the highwater mark of a waterbody will be maximized; vii) Tertiary treatment systems and other technologies will be utilised on lots which are physically constrained and/or situated in close proximity to sensitive natural heritage features or water resources; viii)Where a new sewage system is required to replace a substandard or malfunctioning system, and where there is no other location on the property at least 30 metres from the highwater mark, the replacement system will be located not less than 15 metres from the high water mark and, wherever feasible, above the flood line elevation where one has been defined by the Conservation Authority. ix) Where an existing functioning sewage system is less than 30 metres from the highwater mark, the proposed building extension or enlargement will not remove the ability for a future replacement sewage system to be located in a more compliant location, maximizing its setback from the shoreline and sensitive environmental features; The development will be located outside of flooding and/or erosion hazards and can achieve safe access (ingress and egress); and x) Features will be incorporated into the development to control runoff and improve water quality through such measures as decreasing the amount of impervious surfaces, controlling the quality and quantity of runoff and/or enhancing riparian vegetation. e) A lot grading and drainage plan may be required for any proposed change in use, expansion, or enlargement of a legally non-conforming use or structure.

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4 How We Will Use the Land This section establishes policies to guide orderly development of the Township that meets future residential and employment needs, protects important environmental features, as well as supports the viability of agriculture, rural development, investment, and economic prosperity of South Frontenac. These policies address development within each of the land use designations on Map A and the Employment Area designation on Map B.

4.1 Prime Agricultural Areas South Frontenac has a high concentration of farm operations and of prime agricultural land. Prime agricultural lands are a finite resource and are of economic importance to the agri-food network locally and regionally. Prime agricultural areas in particular need to be protected for long-term use for agriculture. Prime agricultural areas have a high capability to produce food, are primarily comprised of large blocks of Canada Land Inventory (CLI) Class 1 to 3 lands with some Class 4 to 5 lands included, have a local concentration of agricultural operations which exhibit characteristics of on-going agriculture, and are relatively unconstrained from incompatible uses. The intent of this Plan is to sustain and enhance the viability of the Township’s agricultural system through protecting agricultural resources, minimizing land use conflicts, providing opportunities to support local food, as well as maintaining and improving the agrifood network. The Prime Agricultural Area designation applies to prime agricultural areas and to specific individual landholdings in the Township. The designation is made up of primarily farming activities, including agriculture, as well as complementary housing, agriculturerelated uses, and on-farm diversified uses. Prime Agricultural Area designated lands are shown on Map A.

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4.1.1

General Policies

a) In the Prime Agricultural Area Designation, permitted uses and activities are: i) Agricultural uses, including on-farm diversified uses and farm worker housing; ii) Agriculture-related uses; iii) Residential uses, including additional residential units, home occupations and home industries; and iv) Uses connected with the conservation of water, soil, wildlife, and other natural resources. b) The uses in (a) above will be further defined in the implementing by-law. c)

Lands designated Prime Agricultural Area shall be zoned in appropriate classifications in the implementing by-law.

d) All types, sizes, and intensities of agricultural uses and normal farm practices shall be promoted and protected in accordance with Provincial standards. e) Landowners are encouraged to implement best management practices and stewardship initiatives, including establishment and maintenance of vegetated buffer strips beside waterbodies and watercourses. f)

Council supports nutrient management planning as a means to protect water quality.

g) Lot creation in Prime Agricultural Areas shall only be permitted in accordance with Section 9.3.4. h) Additional residential units in Prime Agricultural Areas shall comply with Section 3.2. i)

Non-agricultural land uses, such as residential, commercial, employment, and institutional uses shall be directed to Settlement Areas and Rural Lands in order to protect the agricultural land base from further fragmentation and so as not to hinder surrounding agricultural operations.

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avoiding or, where avoidance is not possible, minimizing and mitigating adverse impacts on the agricultural system. Where mitigation is required, the applicant shall incorporate applicable mitigation measures as part of the nonagricultural use being developed. k)

An application for non-agricultural development in Prime Agricultural Areas may require an agricultural impact assessment, which shall be prepared by a qualified professional, such as a Professional Agrologist, as part of a complete application. Such a study would be undertaken to evaluate the potential impacts of non-agricultural uses on agricultural lands and operations, demonstrate compatibility with surrounding agricultural uses, and recommend ways to avoid adverse impacts on the agricultural land base.

All development and site alteration shall be consistent with municipal, Provincial, and Federal guidelines and policies as may be updated from time to time, including the Guidelines on Permitted Uses in Ontario’s Prime Agricultural Areas (Publication 851, Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, 2016).

m) All development shall be consistent with The Minimum Distance Separation Document (Publication 853, Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, 2016), as amended from time to time, unless otherwise specified in this Plan or the implementing by-law. n) Development shall be serviced with adequate water and sewage services, and stormwater management to the satisfaction of the Township.

4.1.2

Agriculture-related Uses and OnFarm Diversified Uses

a) Agriculture-related uses and on-farm diversified uses may be permitted subject to any implementing by-laws and guidelines, and to the applicable policies of this Plan including the following: i) Minimum Distance Separation Formulae (MDS I and MDS II) shall apply to agriculture-related uses and on-farm diversified uses that could conflict with neighbouring livestock facilities. These uses are often characterized by having a high level of human activity and attracting visitors to the agricultural area. Examples include food services, accommodations, agri-

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tourism uses, and retail operations. These uses will be further defined in the implementing by-law. ii) Development and intensification of agriculture-related and on-farm diversified uses shall be demonstrated to be compatible with available rural services, such as road access, private water and sewage services, utilities, fire protection, emergency services, and other public services. iii) Agriculture-related and on-farm diversified uses shall be developed in accordance with all applicable municipal, Provincial, and Federal requirements on emissions, noise, odour, nuisance, compatibility, water, and wastewater standards and receive all relevant environmental approvals. Where applicable, the applicant shall demonstrate that all applicable Federal and Provincial approvals have been obtained, so as to ensure a coordinated approach to the planning and development of said use. iv) Agriculture-related and on-farm diversified uses are encouraged to be located on the least productive soils, and where possible, located in proximity to clusters of other structures on the subject property. b) For agriculture-related uses the applicant must demonstrate the proposed use: i) Is a farm-related commercial or farm-related industrial use; ii) Is compatible with and will not hinder surrounding agricultural operations; iii) Is directly related to farm operations in the areas; iv) Benefits from being in close proximity to farm operations; v) Supports agriculture; and, vi) Provides direct products and/or services to farm operations as a primary activity. c)

For on-farm diversified uses the applicant must demonstrate the proposed use: i) Is located within the limits of a farming operation; ii) Is secondary to the principal agricultural use of the property;

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iii) Is limited in size and scale, relative to the size of the farm property; and, iv) Is compatible with and will not hinder surrounding agricultural operations. d) Ground-mounted solar facilities are permitted, only as on-farm diversified uses. e) On-farm diversified uses located on a farm that are secondary to the principal agricultural use, including agri-tourism uses (e.g., corn maze, upick, Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) market gardens, seasonal tours), home occupations, home industries and bed and breakfast establishments and farm produce stands may be permitted in the implementing by-law. f)

Site Plan Control shall apply to agriculture-related uses and on-farm diversified uses in accordance with the Township’s Site Plan Control By-Law.

4.2 Rural Lands Lands designated Rural are characterized by a rural landscape which reinforces the historical relationship between the Settlement Areas and the surrounding farms and the rural and seasonal communities to which the Settlement Areas provide basic services. The Rural Lands within the Township are a resource valued by residents and visitors. Rural Lands are designated on Map A.

4.2.1

General Policies

a) The amount and type of development on Rural Lands shall be consistent with maintaining its rural character, natural heritage, and cultural landscape. b) The Township shall, through this Plan, preserve the character of Rural Lands and large tracts of undeveloped lands for environmental protection and aesthetic purposes; c)

The Township shall, through this Plan, preserve the forested open space character of the rural landscape and the natural quality of area waterways.

d) The Township shall limit development that fragments forests, and natural heritage features and areas, and that impacts the accessibility or viability of renewable and non-renewable resources.

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e) The Township shall encourage a revival of the local agricultural industry and associated activities by enhancing their capacity to contribute to the economy of the Township. f)

The Township shall encourage the establishment of diversified tourism opportunities that are ecologically sustainable and promote natural resources.

g) The Township shall, through implementing this Plan, promote the development of commercial, recreational, and industrial uses that are appropriate for Rural Lands and are sustainable based on the appropriate and available water and sewage services, in accordance with Section 7.4. h) The Township shall allow for residential development where site conditions are suitable for the provision of appropriate sewage and water services, and on lands that are not constrained or protected for their resource value, where appropriate. i)

The Rural Land designation includes many different land uses. The range of land uses that are permitted within the Rural Land designation include: i) Agriculture; ii) Residential; iii) Commercial & Industrial; iv) Open Space; v) Recreational; and, vi) Community Facility.

Section 3 provides policy direction for open space, recreational, and community facility uses.

4.2.2

Agricultural Uses

The Township recognizes there is significant agricultural production located on Rural Lands. Agricultural production is encouraged to continue and/or expand. a) The Rural Land designation permits agricultural uses, including on-farm diversified uses, agriculture-related uses, residential uses, and uses

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connected with the conservation of water, soil, wildlife, and other natural resources. b) The policies of the Prime Agricultural Area Section 4.1 shall apply to agricultural uses, on-farm diversified uses, and agriculture-related uses within the Rural Land designation, where applicable. c)

Minimum Distance Separation formulae shall apply to all land uses in the Rural Land designation in accordance with Section 3.9.

d) Rural agricultural uses may be zoned in a separate category in the implementing by-law.

4.2.3

Residential Uses

It is the intent of this Plan that the Settlement Areas be the focus of residential growth over the long term. Low density residential development that respects the rural character and natural resources of Rural Lands may be permitted.

4.2.3.1 Permitted Uses a) The following range of residential uses shall be permitted: i) Single detached dwellings ii) Semi-detached or duplex dwellings iii) Triplex dwellings iv) Group homes v) Additional residential units vi) Mobile home parks b) Accessory home-based businesses may be permitted in accordance with the general development policies in Section 3.

4.2.3.2 General Policies a) Residential development shall be directed to areas where residential development exists or would be compatible with adjacent uses, and will be directed away from:

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i) Primary or secondary aggregate deposits; ii) Aggregate operations or other resource related industries or activities; iii) Incompatible rural industries or businesses; iv) Farm operations where a land use conflict would result; v) Incompatible public uses or facilities; vi) Natural or human-made hazards or development constraints; and/ or, vii) Natural heritage features and areas, such as wetlands. b) Residential development shall comply with Section 3.10 – Waterfront Development policies of this Plan, where applicable. c)

Water access will be permitted only for residential lots if they have direct frontage on the waterbody. Rights-of-way shall not be granted to provide non-waterfront residential lots with private access to a waterbody. The Township will focus on providing, acquiring, and enhancing access to waterbodies for non-waterfront residents and visitors in the Township via public access parks, boat launches, and docks.

d) Mobile home parks shall be permitted in the Rural Land designation, in accordance with the following policies: i) Mobile home parks shall be serviced by municipal water and sewage services in accordance with Section 7.4; ii) Mobile home parks shall be managed as a single property in accordance with a responsibility agreement for the maintenance and management of servicing for the park; iii) Accessory uses such as a management office, a convenience store, and recreational facilities for the use of the residents shall be permitted. iv) Land used or proposed for a mobile home park shall be placed in a separate category in the implementing by-law. This category should include suitable controls for such matters as the frontage and area of the park and individual sites, the density of the park, parking requirements, and any other relevant provisions; and, v) All lands used for mobile home parks are subject to site plan control.

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e) Residential developments that have a primary means of access from a private road or a navigable waterway, and have limited municipal services (e.g. garbage collection, road maintenance or snow removal) are generally permitted in waterfront areas. These limited service residential properties will be recognized separately in the implementing by-law. f)

Waterbodies within the Township contain islands and remote areas. Islands and remote areas of the Township offer the opportunity for limited-service residential use. Consequently, limited-service residential development shall be permitted on water access only lots provided: i) It is demonstrated to the satisfaction of the Township that an adequate supply of potable water is available for each lot and that a satisfactory method of sewage disposal is approved by the appropriate authority; ii) Access to the island or the remote area is available via a navigable waterway and/or a public road or an existing private road of sufficient quality to ensure the provision of appropriate services to the island or remote area; iii) The owner of the lot demonstrates to the satisfaction of the Township that deeded land and mooring facilities on the mainland are available to permit the parking of automobiles and/or the storage or docking of boats and boat trailers etc. associated with the use of the water access only lot, in this way ensuring minimal disruption to residents on the mainland. Such facilities shall be owned or tied in perpetuity to the water access only lot and be zoned for parking and docking facilities only; iv) There is a suitable location at the island or remote area for docking and access that would not negatively impact the shoreline and riparian area; and v) Notwithstanding anything in this Plan to the contrary, the minimum lot size for a new water access only lot is 2 ha to minimize impacts in these remote areas.

g) Existing vacant back lots on private roads may be developed provided that the access and servicing policies of this Plan are satisfied. h) The creation of a new back lot shall not be permitted through the consent process.

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4.2.4

Commercial Uses

Rural Lands are an important area for the Township in terms of commercial uses.

4.2.4.1 Permitted Uses a) The commercial uses permitted in the Rural Lands designation include agriculturally and rurally oriented commercial, highway commercial, and tourist commercial. The following range of uses shall be permitted: i) Agriculturally and rurally oriented commercial uses shall include agricultural produce sales establishments, farm services, bulk fuel dealers, farm implement dealers, feed and seed mills, abattoirs, auction barns, veterinary clinics or hospitals and similar uses. ii) Highway commercial uses shall include motor vehicle sales outlets, motor vehicle service stations and/or gasoline, diesel, propane and liquified natural gas outlets, small engine sales and service, building supply sales, recreational equipment sales and service and agricultural produce sales establishments and nurseries or garden centres; motels; hotels; taverns; restaurants; convenience retail stores and similar uses. iii) Tourist commercial uses shall include a range of uses that cater primarily to the tourism and recreational needs. Permitted uses shall include but are not limited to tourist lodging facilities, campgrounds, recreation facilities, golf courses, parks and facilities related to boat traffic, such as marinas, docks, and other services. Buildings, structures, or sites of historic interest, uses such as museums and related facilities are also permitted. b) A residential use may be permitted as an accessory use to a rural commercial use.

4.2.4.2 General Policies a) The lot size shall be adequate for the proposed use (e.g., to allow for access, on-site maneuvering of vehicles, parking and loading, access by emergency vehicles, appropriate water and sewage services, storage of materials and wastes, signage, landscaping and buffering, open space areas, accessory buildings and structures, lighting, and access to the rear of the lot).

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b) Development shall have frontage on a public road which is maintained yearround. Highway Commercial uses should be located on Arterial roads. In all cases it shall be demonstrated that the proposed use will not create a traffic hazard, and that the public road is, or can be made to be, of suitable quality to accept traffic generated by the new commercial operation. c)

Adequate off-street parking and loading facilities shall be provided. Access points to parking areas shall be limited in number and designed in such a manner to minimize the danger to vehicular and pedestrian traffic.

d) Rural commercial uses will be zoned in separate categories in the implementing by-law. The implementing by-law will also establish appropriate provisions and standards for rural commercial uses. e) Where commercial uses are located adjacent to residential or other sensitive land uses, provisions may be made for increased setbacks, buffering or screening to ensure compatibility and to avoid land use conflicts. f)

Site plan control shall apply to rural commercial uses, in accordance with the Township’s Site Plan Control By-Law.

4.2.4.3 Tourist Commercial Uses In addition to the policies above, the following policies apply to Tourist Commercial uses within the Rural Land designation: a) In reviewing applications for tourist commercial development, the Township shall have regard to the protection of the natural environment, cultural heritage, open space, character, and scenic qualities of the area. b) The continued operation, upgrading, expansion, and redevelopment of existing tourist commercial establishments, which maintain the intent, principles and policies of the Plan will be encouraged. c)

Traditional and new concepts related to the form or ownership of tourist commercial establishments will be considered, provided the intent, principles and policies of the Plan will be satisfied. With the exception of floating accommodations, the Township shall consider opportunities for tourist commercial accommodations that meet the market demand for short-term or seasonal occupancy.

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d) Tourist Commercial uses will be zoned in a separate category in the implementing by-law. The implementing by-law will also establish appropriate provisions and standards for tourist commercial uses. e) This Plan recognizes that Tourist Campground and Tourist Lodging Establishment densities are an important component to managing environmental and land use compatibility concerns. The implementing by-law will identify specific density, lot coverage and open space provisions, among others, to these uses in order to mitigate these concerns. f)

At a minimum, the consideration of a new or expansion of an existing tourist commercial use through the zoning by-law amendment process will ensure: i) The site is suitable for the use proposed; and, ii) The uses shall be of a scale that permits them to blend into their natural setting and shall be designed to preserve, as much as possible, a site’s physical attributes such as tree coverage, varying topography, and scenic views.

g) New waterfront tourist commercial uses, buildings and structures shall be setback a minimum of 50 metres from the highwater mark of a waterbody to protect sensitive waterfront areas and lake ecosystems from intensified use. h) Reductions to the required minimum 50 metre setback from the highwater mark where it is not physically possible or environmentally desirable to meet this requirement may be considered without amendment to this Plan. i)

Any new tourist commercial use shall front onto and gain direct access from a public road, constructed to Township standards, and which is maintained year-round by the Township.

Expansion or redevelopment of existing tourist commercial establishments may be permitted on private roads where it has been demonstrated that there is legal deeded access to the lot over a private road, and it has been demonstrated to the Township’s satisfaction that the private road has been constructed or upgraded to meet or exceed the Township’s Private Road Construction Standards.

Buildings and/or campsites should have sufficient area and frontage along an internal road to avoid overcrowding and to ensure minimal environmental impact.

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Efforts shall be made to integrate waterfront tourist commercial uses with the shoreline environment so as to minimize visual and other impacts, in accordance with the Waterfront Development and Natural Heritage sections of this Plan.

m) Adequate provision for recreational facilities shall be made in the establishment or expansion of any tourist campground or tourist lodging facility. These may be comprised of beaches, swimming pools, tennis courts, campgrounds, major open space areas or a combination of these and/or similar features. n) Where applications for tourist commercial development involve significant boat docking facilities such as those associated with marinas and large resorts, the preparation of a boat impact assessment shall be required to evaluate the suitability of the site and its land/water environs for docking or mooring facilities and associated boat traffic. These developments shall be subject to Parks Canada’s Rideau Canal Policies for In-Water and Shoreline Works and Related Activities where applicable.

4.2.5

Industrial Uses

Rural Lands offer opportunities for limited industrial uses.

4.2.5.1 Permitted Uses a) Non-water intensive industrial uses are permitted in the Rural Land designation. These uses shall include construction yards, warehousing, truck or transportation terminals, motor vehicle repair garages or body shops, open storage of goods or materials, bulk storage facilities, workshops, sawmills, service shops, processing, manufacturing and/or assembly operations, and research establishments, and other similar uses. b) Water intensive industrial uses such as breweries and cheese factories, may be permitted provided that it has been demonstrated that there is a sustainable supply of potable water, and that there would be no undue interference to existing or proposed neighbouring uses.

4.2.5.2 General Policies

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a) The lot size shall be adequate for the proposed use (e.g., to allow for access, on-site maneuvering of vehicles, parking and loading, access by emergency vehicles, appropriate water and sewage services, storage of materials and wastes, signage, landscaping and buffering, open space areas, accessory buildings and structures, lighting, and access to the rear of the lot). b) Development shall have frontage on a public road which is maintained yearround. In all cases it shall be demonstrated that the proposed use will not create a traffic hazard, and that the public road is of suitable quality to accept traffic generated by the new industrial operation. c)

d) Rural industrial uses will be zoned in a separate category in the implementing by-law. The implementing by-law will also establish appropriate provisions and standards for rural industrial uses. e) Industrial uses shall be directed away from residential uses and other sensitive uses. f)

Where industrial uses would be located adjacent to residential or other sensitive land uses, provisions may be made for increased setbacks, buffering or screening to ensure compatibility and to avoid land use conflicts.

g) Industrial uses shall be compatible with neighbouring sensitive land uses through the application of the Provincial D-series Land Use Compatibility Guidelines and Environmental Noise Guidelines (NPC-300), and employ the appropriate separation distances and/or mitigative measures to reduce the potential of land use conflict. h) Studies will be required to determine whether adequate services, such as water and sewage systems and fire protection, could be provided to support industrial development. i)

Site plan control shall apply to industrial uses, in accordance with the Township’s Site Plan Control By-Law.

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4.3 Settlement Areas The Township contains several villages and hamlets, each with their own important history and identity. It is the intent of the Township that these Settlement Areas will be the focus of a significant portion of new residential and non-residential development. The purpose of this is to provide a range of housing options, transportation and recreation options, and community amenities and services. It is also to ensure municipal services are provided to the public in the most efficient manner possible while simultaneously protecting the natural environment and natural resources of the Township. The following villages and hamlets are designated as Settlement Areas on Map A. Their boundaries are detailed on Map B: •

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Harrowsmith

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Hartington

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Inverary

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Sunbury

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Sydenham

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Verona

4.3.1

General Policies

a) The Township will: i) Ensure that sufficient lands are available to direct the majority of industrial, commercial, institutional and residential growth into Settlement Areas; ii) Promote development using appropriate water and sewage service options; iii) Promote a full range and mix of housing types and densities to meet the needs of all Township residents; iv) Ensure compatibility between uses within Settlement Areas; and Page 65

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v) Encourage compact, mixed-use development that has a high level of employment and residential densities, in order to increase the future potential of efficient rural transit in South Frontenac in partnership with neighbouring municipalities. This includes the creation of active transportation connections within and between Settlement Areas and the clustering of uses such as schools, businesses, social services, and health facilities within Settlement Areas. b) The following types of land uses are permitted in Settlement Areas, and will be regulated further by the implementing by-law: i) a range of residential uses; ii) a range of commercial uses; iii) a range of community facility uses; iv) a limited range of light industrial uses and v) a range of open space uses. c)

Municipal water and sewage services shall be the preferred form of servicing for development in Settlement Areas. Individual on-site water and sewage services may be permitted where municipal services are not available.

d) Development in Sydenham shall connect to the existing municipal water services where available, and any existing private well servicing the property shall be decommissioned. e) The development of transit-supportive communities is encouraged in order to increase the future potential of efficient rural transit in South Frontenac in partnership with neighbouring municipalities. This includes the creation of active transportation connections within and between Settlement Areas and the clustering of transit-supportive uses such as schools, businesses, social services, and health facilities within Settlement Areas.

4.3.2

New Settlement Areas & Settlement Area Boundaries

a) The Township may identify new settlement areas or adjust existing settlement area boundaries to better reflect desired locations for population

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growth and development after completing secondary plan studies for the Settlement Areas (Maps A and B) and Future Secondary Planning Areas (Map H). b) In identifying a new Settlement Area or allowing a Settlement Area boundary expansion, the Township shall consider the following: i) The need to designate and plan for additional land to accommodate an appropriate range and mix of land uses; ii) If there is sufficient capacity in existing or planned infrastructure and public service facilities; iii) An assessment of water and sewage servicing alternatives, capacities and allocations, and the associated financial feasibilities (e.g. capital and operating costs); iv) A hydrogeological analysis to determine the quantity and quality of groundwater, the potential impact of future development on the groundwater, and on existing sources of drinking water; v) Where no municipal sewage service is available, an evaluation of the long-term suitability of the soil conditions for effective operation of individual on-site or communal sewage services; vi) The evaluation of locations that avoid waterbodies, natural heritage areas and features, natural hazards, human-made hazards, mineral and aggregate resources, cultural heritage and archaeological resources, and where avoidance is not possible, minimized and mitigated to the extent feasible as determined through appropriate assessments; vii) The evaluation of alternative locations that avoid prime agricultural areas, and where avoidance is not possible, consider reasonable alternatives on lower priority agricultural lands in prime agricultural areas; viii)Whether the new or expanded settlement area complies with the Minimum Distance Separation formulae; ix) Where impacts on the agricultural system are unavoidable, they must be minimized and mitigated to the greatest extent feasible, as determined through an agricultural impact assessment or equivalent analysis; and

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x) The new or expanded settlement area provides for the phased progression of development.

4.3.3

Intensification

The Township encourages intensification and redevelopment in the Settlement Areas in order to promote vibrant and compact communities, offer a range of housing choices, efficiently use land, and optimize existing infrastructure and public service facilities. It is recognized that the type, form, and scale of intensification will vary amongst the settlement areas based on their local conditions and character. Intensification refers to the development of a property, site, or area at a higher density than currently exists, and can be achieved at different scales and through different types of land uses (e.g. residential, commercial, industrial, etc.). Intensification can be achieved in many ways including: •

Development of vacant and/or redevelopment of underutilized lots within previously developed areas (e.g. introducing new housing options),

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Infill development, including lot creation,

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Establishing additional residential units,

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Expansion or conversion of existing buildings, and

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Redevelopment, including the reuse of brownfield sites.

The following policies will guide intensification: a) The efficient use of land and services is encouraged through increased intensification within the existing boundaries of Settlement Areas on appropriate water and sewage services. b) Residential intensification and redevelopment should be encouraged in appropriate areas with a target of approximately 10%. c)

The design of residential development within already established areas, including intensification, should be considerate and sensitive to the character of that neighbourhood.

d) The Township may consider establishing design standards to guide intensification.

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4.3.4

Residential Uses

a) Settlement Areas will provide a significant opportunity for housing within the Township. A full range of housing types shall be permitted including: i) Single detached dwellings ii) Semi-detached or duplex dwellings iii) Triplex dwellings iv) Townhouses v) Multiple unit dwellings (i.e. apartment buildings) vi) Single detached dwellings converted to multiple unit dwellings vii) Group homes viii) Additional residential units b) Bed and breakfasts, and home-based businesses may be permitted in accordance with the general development policies in Section 3. c)

Residential uses shall be zoned with an appropriate zoning category in the Zoning By-law.

d) Development should be compatible with surrounding uses per Section 3.

4.3.4.1 Development Criteria for Residential Conversions a) Existing single detached dwellings may be converted into multiple selfcontained dwelling units. b) The implementing by-law shall include criteria for establishing eligibility for conversions. c)

Where the lot is serviced by individual on-site water and sewage services, it must be demonstrated that the lot has an adequate supply of potable water and sufficient land area for the required sewage system to the satisfaction of the Township.

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d) The converted dwelling shall comply with all pertinent Provincial and municipal regulations and by-laws relevant to such matters as fire, health, safety and occupancy. e) Adequate buffering and screening shall be provided between the converted dwellings’ parking areas and adjacent uses, particularly adjacent residential uses and other sensitive uses. f)

Adequate off-street parking shall be provided.

g) Converted dwellings shall be zoned in separate categories in the implementing by-law.

4.3.4.2 Development Criteria for Multiple Unit Dwellings a) Townhouses and multiple unit dwellings, with four or more units, shall be located so as to minimize their impact within previously developed areas. b) It shall be demonstrated that the multiple unit dwelling will not create a traffic hazard. c)

Adequate off-street parking shall be provided. Access points to parking areas shall be designed in a manner that provides for the adequate and safe movement of vehicular and pedestrian traffic.

d) Development should be compatible with surrounding uses as per Section 3. e) The lot size shall be adequate for the proposed use (e.g., to allow for appropriate water and sewage services, access, parking and loading, landscaping and buffering, privacy or open space areas).

4.3.5

Commercial Uses

a) Commercial development should be of a scale catering to the residents of and tourists to the Settlement Areas and surrounding rural area. b) The uses permitted include those commercial establishments offering goods and services which serve the residents of the Settlement Areas or the community as a whole such as retail stores, personal service shops, motels and hotels, places of entertainment, taverns, business and professional

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offices, eating establishments, funeral homes, motor vehicle service stations and/or gasoline, diesel, propane and liquefied natural gas outlets, motor vehicle sales outlets, service shops, convenience stores, tourist homes, and medical clinics. c)

Commercial uses will be further defined and will be zoned in a separate category in the implementing by-law. The implementing by-law will also establish appropriate provisions and standards for commercial uses.

d) Commercial uses should be located on major roads, and, where appropriate, are encouraged to locate in proximity to existing commercial uses to foster the development of commercial cores. e) Where commercial uses are located adjacent to residential or other sensitive land uses, commercial uses should complement and serve the needs of adjacent residential uses. Provisions may be made for increased setbacks, buffering or screening to ensure compatibility and to avoid land use conflicts. f)

Commercial uses shall be developed in a compact form to maximize use of land and to minimize intrusion into residential areas. i) New commercial development shall be oriented to the street, where possible, and shall incorporate attractive streetscaping elements, such as landscaping, signage, decorative lighting, and pedestrian connections for access between public streets, parking areas, and building entrances, as determined in consultation with the Township. ii) Minimum and maximum front yard setbacks may be specified in the implementing by-law to support walkability and built form.

g) The lot size shall be adequate for the proposed use (e.g., to allow for access, on-site maneuvering of vehicles, parking and loading, access by emergency vehicles, appropriate water and sewage services, storage of materials and wastes, signage, landscaping and buffering, open space areas, accessory buildings and structures, lighting, and access to the rear of the lot). h) Development shall have frontage on a public road. In all cases it shall be demonstrated that the proposed use will not create a traffic hazard, and that the public road is, or can be made to be, of suitable quality to accept traffic generated by the new commercial operation.

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Where off-street parking is required, such parking shall generally be located to the rear or side of buildings, in order to foster a pedestrian-friendly environment.

Parking lots shall be conveniently located, in such a manner as to provide safe access to public roads and sidewalks, or other pedestrian corridors. They shall be appropriately buffered and landscaped in order to reduce their micro-climatic and visual impact on the surrounding area.

Residential uses shall generally be permitted to locate in either the upper stories or in the rear half of the ground storey of buildings in which commercial uses are permitted.

m) In the case of mixed-use buildings, parking for residential uses shall be distinctly identified from the parking for commercial uses. n) Mixed-use buildings should include well-designed, useable amenity areas for the residents that meet the requirements of the implementing by-law. These areas may include private or communal amenity areas, such as: balconies or terraces; rooftop patios/gardens; and communal outdoor at-grade spaces (e.g. plazas, courtyards, squares, and yards). o) Site plan control shall apply to commercial uses, in accordance with the Township’s Site Plan Control By-Law.

4.3.6

Industrial Uses

a) Light, non-water intensive, industrial uses are permitted in the Settlement Area designation. These uses shall include manufacturing, processing, fabrication, assembly, treatment, packaging, and other similar uses, provided that all activities are conducted within a wholly enclosed building. b) Water intensive industrial uses, such as breweries and cheese factories, may be permitted provided that it has been demonstrated that there is a sustainable supply of potable water, and that there would be no undue interference to existing or proposed neighbours.

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Industrial uses will be further defined and will be zoned in a separate category in the implementing by-law. The implementing by-law will also establish appropriate provisions and standards for industrial uses.

d) Industrial uses shall be encouraged to locate along a public road on the periphery of the Settlement Areas. e) The lot size shall be adequate for the proposed use (e.g., to allow for access, on-site maneuvering of vehicles, parking and loading, access by emergency vehicles, appropriate water and sewage services, storage of materials and wastes, signage, landscaping and buffering, open space areas, accessory buildings and structures, lighting, and access to the rear of the lot). f)

Development shall have frontage on a public road. In all cases it shall be demonstrated that the proposed use will not create a traffic hazard, and that the public road is of suitable quality to accept traffic generated by the new industrial operation.

g) Adequate off-street parking and loading facilities shall be provided. Access points to parking areas shall be limited in number and designed in such a manner to minimize the danger to vehicular and pedestrian traffic. h) Industrial uses shall be directed away from residential uses and other sensitive uses. i)

Where industrial uses are located adjacent to residential or other sensitive land uses, provisions may be made for increased setbacks, buffering or screening to ensure compatibility and to avoid land use conflicts.

Industrial uses shall be compatible with neighbouring sensitive land uses through the application of the Provincial D-series Land Use Compatibility guidelines and Environmental Noise Guidelines (NPC-300) and employ the appropriate separation distances and/or mitigative measures to reduce the potential of land use conflict within a Settlement Area.

Industrial uses shall be well-designed and attractive with appropriate building materials and landscaping.

Studies will be required to determine if servicing could be provided to meet the requirements for industrial development (e.g., appropriate water and sewage services, fire protection).

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m) Site plan control shall apply to industrial uses, in accordance with the Township’s Site Plan Control By-Law.

4.3.7

Agricultural Uses

The Township recognizes that there are existing active farms located within Settlement Areas. a) Existing agricultural uses are permitted to continue until such time as those lands are required to accommodate residential and non-residential growth and development. b) New or expanding livestock facilities are prohibited within Settlement Areas.

4.4 Employment Area Employment opportunities are a key component of a healthy, liveable and safe community. The Township must provide and protect sufficient land to accommodate competitive opportunities for employment growth. Employment Areas are identified on Map B. Lands identified as Employment Areas in this Plan are intended to accommodate a range of business and economic activities to meet the long-term needs of the Township. The Township will guide the development and protection of Employment Areas by: a) Recognizing the important relationship between planning, economic development, and environmental preservation in sustainable development and healthy communities. b) Ensuring that Employment Areas are protected to accommodate projected employment growth. c)

Ensuring that Employment Areas are used to their fullest and highest potential.

d) Recognizing that certain employment lands are considered high-profile due to their visibility and frontage on major roads and so encouraging employment uses that are wholly within enclosed buildings along this frontage and directing uses that do not benefit from visibility and/or which require outdoor storage to the interior of Employment Areas.

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e) Requiring flexible and adaptable Employment Areas that include street patterns and building design and siting that allow for redevelopment and intensification. f)

Limiting and/or mitigating land use incompatibilities where necessary to protect public and environmental health and safety.

g) Ensuring development within Employment Areas is designed to minimize surface parking, maximize walkability, and provide for a mix of amenities and open space. h) Prioritizing the provision of municipal water and sewage services in Employment Areas to accommodate more intensive and higher order employment uses. i)

Ensuring Employment Areas are serviced with leading edge telecommunication services to attract knowledge-based industries.

Development of Employment Areas shall be subject to a secondary plan.

Lands may be removed from Employment Areas only where it has been demonstrated that: i) There is an identified need for the removal and the land is not required for employment area uses over the long term; ii) The proposed uses would not negatively impact the overall viability of the employment area by:

Avoiding, or where avoidance is not possible, minimizing and mitigating potential impacts to existing or planned employment area uses;
Maintaining access to major goods movement facilities and corridors; iii) Existing or planned infrastructure and public service facilities are available to accommodate the proposed uses; and iv) There are sufficient employment lands to accommodate projected employment growth to the horizon of this Plan.

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4.5 Environmental Protection The Environmental Protection designation applies to lands which play an important role in the preservation of the Township’s natural heritage systems. The intent of the policies in this section is to protect environmentally sensitive areas from incompatible development. The Township recognizes that permanent protection from development and enhancement of natural areas will provide essential climate mitigation services, including water storage and filtration, carbon storage, cleaner air and habitats, plus many other benefits. Policies of this section of the Plan are primarily related to land use. More detailed policy related to environmental functions and features that form the traditional basis for this land use designation, are found in Section 5. a) The Environmental Protection designation applies to all wetlands, watercourses and lakes shown on Map A. b) The boundaries of the Environmental Protection designation were based on Provincial mapping. When additional information or mapping becomes available on these features, this Official Plan and the implementing by-law shall be amended accordingly. c)

Environmental Protection areas shall be zoned in a separate classification in the implementing by-law.

d) The Environmental Protection designation and/or the implementing zoning shall be applied to other natural heritage features or natural hazard features that warrant this level of protection, as determined through site-specific or regional assessment, in accordance with this Plan. e) The following uses are permitted in the Environmental Protection designation: i) Open space, conservation or flood protection uses ii) Passive recreational or educational activities excluding buildings iii) Docks iv) Small watercraft access areas

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Minor changes to the boundaries of the designation may be permitted without an amendment to the Official Plan. An environmental impact assessment may be required in support of a minor boundary adjustment.

g) Nothing in this Plan is intended to imply that lands designated Environmental Protection are open to the general public or that any public body will be required to purchase such lands. h) Minimum building setbacks from the Environmental Protection designation will be established in the implementing by-law.

4.6 Mineral Aggregate The planned function for the Township’s mineral aggregate areas is primarily commercial resource extraction. The intent of the policies in this section is to responsibly manage mineral aggregate resources by protecting them for long-term use, regulating current operations, requiring proper rehabilitation of closed operations, and protecting resources from incompatible uses. The Township recognizes the importance of its mineral aggregates as a limited and non-renewable resource which may be required to meet the needs of both the Township and surrounding areas. a) The Township will protect wherever possible and practical the sand and gravel resources and a reasonable amount of bedrock resources for aggregate extraction. Unconstrained resource areas are those that have been identified through Aggregate Resource Inventory Papers (ARIP) prepared by the Province, are located outside of mapped natural heritage features, and are outside areas with sensitive uses. The intent of designating these unconstrained areas of mineral aggregate deposits is to protect these deposits from incompatible development over the long-term. b) Mineral Aggregate areas including licenced aggregates, such as pits and quarries, as well as sand and gravel resource areas (i.e., reserve areas) are designated on Map A. Map D identifies mineral aggregate resource areas by classification (i.e., secondary, or tertiary deposit) and the classification of pit/quarry and the associated influence areas. c)

The following uses are permitted in the Mineral Aggregate designation:

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i) Pit and quarry operations licensed under the Aggregate Resources Act; ii) A wayside pit or quarry; iii) Uses associated with or accessory to the pit or quarry operation including crushing facilities, stockpiles, and screening operations; iv) Aggregate recycling facilities; v) Concrete batching plants; vi) Aggregate transfer stations; vii) Activities and operations associated with the progressive rehabilitation of the lands; viii) A forestry, agricultural, conservation or passive recreation use which does not preclude or hinder current or future extraction of the resource may be permitted only where the lands are not being used for a mineral aggregate operation; and ix) Existing uses. d) Other land uses may be permitted subject to the policies in this section, and in accordance with the applicable land use policies of the Rural Land designation. e) Mineral aggregate areas will be zoned separately in the implementing bylaw. f)

A new asphalt plant or production of secondary related products in conjunction with a mineral aggregate operation, shall require a Zoning Bylaw amendment.

g) Development of new sensitive land uses is not permitted in sand and gravel resource areas or bedrock resource areas, on lands within 300 metres of sand and gravel resource areas or on lands within 500 metres of bedrock resource areas, unless it can be demonstrated through a mineral aggregate impact assessment that such development shall not conflict with future mineral aggregate extraction. Examples of sensitive land uses are: i) The creation of new lots ii) Rezoning to permit dwellings, community facilities, commercial operations

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h) Development of new sensitive land uses is not permitted on lands within 300 metres of a licensed sand and gravel pit or within 500 metres of a licensed bedrock quarry unless it can be demonstrated that the existing mineral aggregate operation, and potential future expansion of the operation in depth or extent, will not be affected by the development. i)

In considering the development of new sensitive land uses, it must be demonstrated that: i) Resource use would not be feasible; or ii) The proposed land uses, or development serves a greater long-term public interest; and, iii) Issues of public health, public safety, and environmental impact are addressed. This may necessitate the submission of other supporting information such as but not necessarily limited to, geo-technical and groundwater studies, noise, vibration and dust studies and, environmental impact assessment.

Development in or on lands adjacent to unconstrained areas of mineral aggregate deposits, shall be located and buffered sufficiently to ensure that the extraction is not limited and that the development is not affected by the noise, vibration, dust or other health and public safety issues that are related to the extractive activity.

The Township may permit development on a vacant lot within the Mineral Aggregate designation or within 300 m of sand and gravel resource areas or the licensed boundary of an existing pit, and within 500 m of bedrock resource areas or the licensed boundary of an existing quarry subject to the following conditions: i) The lot was created under the Planning Act prior to the approval of this Official Plan, ii) The use is permitted in the implementing by-law, iii) All requirements for individual on-site water and sewage services are met, and

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iv) New development shall be sited on the lot to minimize the impact upon future extraction of mineral aggregate resources, and/or the mineral aggregate operation. l)

In considering an amendment to the Official Plan and/the implementing bylaw for the establishment of a new pit or quarry or the expansion of an existing pit or quarry, the Township will consider: i) The location, nature, extent and economic potential of the mineral aggregate deposit; ii) The nature and location of adjacent land uses and the effect the pit and quarry operation could have on: -Natural heritage features, -Agricultural resources and activities, -Existing sensitive land uses, -The groundwater recharge functions on the site and in the immediate area, -Cultural heritage and archaeological resources in the area, -Surface water features in the area, and nearby wells and surface intakes used for drinking water purposes. iii) The capability of the existing road network to service the proposed operation; iv) The effect of the noise, odour, dust and vibration generated by the use and the use of haul routes on adjacent land uses, and v) How the impacts of the proposed pit or quarry will be mitigated in order to lessen the impacts.

m) Within the areas designated as Mineral Aggregate, the establishment of a new pit or quarry or the expansion of an existing operation onto lands not zoned for such use shall require an amendment to the Zoning By-law. n) The area to be zoned or licensed may extend beyond the boundaries of the designation shown on Map D provided such expansion is minor, reasonable, respects any separation distances and does not adversely effect existing uses in the area. o) Past producing aggregate operations or active extraction sites shall be subject to the provisions of the Aggregate Resources Act with respect to rehabilitation and/or closure.

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p) Progressive and final rehabilitation shall be required to accommodate subsequent land uses, to promote land use compatibility, to recognize the interim nature of extraction, and to mitigate negative impacts to the extent possible. q) In prime agricultural areas, on prime agricultural land, the site shall be rehabilitated back to an agricultural condition. Complete rehabilitation to an agricultural condition is not required if: i) the depth of planned extraction makes restoration of pre-extraction agricultural capability unfeasible; and ii) agricultural rehabilitation in remaining areas is maximized. r)

Where an aggregate operation has been rehabilitated and the license surrendered, the lands may be redesignated for an appropriate land use.

The Township will encourage comprehensive rehabilitation planning where there is a concentration of mineral aggregate operations.

4.6.1

Wayside Pits and Quarries

a) Wayside pits and quarries used by the Township or its agents, are generally permitted throughout the Township without the need to amend this Official Plan or the Zoning By-law, except in areas of existing development or of particular environmental sensitivity which have been determined to be incompatible with extraction and associated activities. b) Prior to the establishment of a wayside pit or quarry for Township purposes, Council will be advised by the Township’s Director of Public Services that the proposed operation qualifies as a wayside pit or quarry and that a permit has been issued by the Province under the authority of the Aggregate Resources Act.

4.6.2

Portable Asphalt Plants

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Zoning By-law, except in those areas of existing development or of particular environmental sensitivity which have been determined to be incompatible with extraction and associated activities. b) If asphalt for a public road project cannot be obtained from an existing asphalt plant, the portable plant should be located in a wayside pit, vacant industrial site, the highway right-of-way, or on inactive or less productive agricultural lands. c)

Portable asphalt plants are subject to the following provisions: i) The portable asphalt plant will be removed from the site upon completion of the project; ii) The portable asphalt plant must have an Environmental Compliance Approval from the Province and must meet the minimum separation distance required; and, iii) Where the site used for a portable asphalt plant is on Class 1 to 3 soils within the Prime Agricultural Area designation, the site should be rehabilitated with substantially the same area and soil capability in order for agricultural activities to be restored.

4.7 Mining The Mining designation applies to mines operated in accordance with the Mining Act. Existing mines are shown on Map D. While there is no current mapping that indicates there is mineral potential within the Township, it is acknowledged that there may be new mineral deposits found over the life of this Plan. In these situations, mineral potential may be important to the Township. It is acknowledged that mineral potential may conflict with the other goals and objectives of the Official Plan. The Township will therefore exercise caution when considering a request for a mining operation to ensure that mining is permitted only under enforceable controls which maintain the environmental, residential, tourism, recreational, and economic goals and objectives of this Plan. a) The following uses are permitted in the Mining designation: i) mining and mining-related uses,

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ii) pits and quarries and related uses iii) A forestry, agricultural, conservation or passive recreation use provided they do not preclude or hinder future extraction of the resource iv) Existing uses b) Mining areas will be protected from development which would preclude or hinder the establishment of a new mining operation or access to the resource unless: i) The resource use would not be feasible; or ii) The proposed land use or development serves a greater long term public interest; and iii) Issues of public health and safety and environmental impacts are addressed. c)

In considering an amendment to the Official Plan and/or Zoning By-law for the establishment of a new mineral mining operation or the expansion of an existing operation, the Township will consider: i) The location, nature, extent and economic potential of the mineral deposit; ii) The nature and location of adjacent land uses and the effect the mining operation could have on: -Natural heritage features, -Agricultural resources and activities, -Existing Sensitive Land Uses, -The groundwater recharge functions on the site and in the immediate area, -Cultural heritage and archaeological resources in the area, -Surface water features in the area, and nearby wells and surface intakes used for drinking water purposes. iii) The capability of the existing road network to service the proposed location; iv) The effect of the noise, odour, dust and vibration generated by the use and the use of haul routes on adjacent land uses; and v) How the impacts of the proposed operation will be mitigated in order to lessen the impacts.

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d) Mineral mining operations will be zoned in a separate category in the implementing by-law. The sites approved for mining may be placed in one or more specific zoning categories to carefully control and regulate the use of land. e) Past producing mining operations or active mining operations shall be subject to the provisions of the Mining Act with respect to rehabilitation and/or closure. Petroleum resource operations shall be subject to provisions and regulations of the Oil, Gas and Salt Resources Act with respect to rehabilitation and/or closure. f)

Progressive rehabilitation shall be required to accommodate subsequent land uses, to promote land use compatibility, to recognize the interim nature of mineral extraction, and to mitigate negative impacts to the extent possible.

g) Where a mine or petroleum resource operation has been closed and rehabilitated, the lands may be redesignated for an appropriate land use.

4.8 Waste Management The Waste Management Designation is intended to locate and manage public or private waste disposal, management, and/or treatment. Waste management facilities and their adjacent influence areas are designated on Map A. a) The following uses are permitted in the Waste Management designation: i) municipally or privately operated waste disposal or management sites licensed by the Province; ii) waste transfer stations, iii) recycling stations, iv) composting facilities, v) sewage lagoons, vi) sewage treatment facilities, vii) landfill sites or former landfill sites, viii) salvage yards

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b) The types of wastes permitted shall be limited to municipal wastes and controlled wastes as defined by the Province. c)

Under no circumstances shall any waste disposal site be used for the storage or disposal of nuclear, hazardous or pathological waste.

d) Waste disposal, processing and transfer facilities must be established in accordance with the regulations and requirements of the Province including: i) adequate separation distances between the waste management use and any sensitive use; ii) where a use is permitted by an Environmental Compliance Approval, the zoning category must identify the site as a waste management site; and iii) once any portion of an area used for waste disposal, processing or transfer ceases, no further use may be made of the site without Provincial approval. e) New or expanding waste management facilities shall proceed by way of an Official Plan Amendment, Zoning By-law Amendment, and Site Plan Control. f)

In considering applications for the establishment of waste management facilities, appropriate studies shall be prepared which demonstrate to the satisfaction of the Township: i) A need exists for the proposed use; ii) The proposed use is compatible with the adjacent uses; iii) The requirements of all applicable legislation, including the Environmental Protection Act and the Environmental Assessment Act have been fulfilled; iv) The site is physically suited to the proposed use particularly with regard to topography, relief, landforms, soils and surface and ground water characteristics; v) The public road system is adequate to serve the site; and, vi) Adequate and appropriate buffering and landscaping are provided; and vii) The development will not adversely affect the community in terms of noise, dust, odour, visual impact, impacts to ground or surface water, or

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other social, economic or environmental impact deemed relevant by the Township. g) Waste Management uses shall be zoned in a separate category in the implementing by-law. h) Closed or inactive sites may be used for other purposes subject to meeting requirements of the Environmental Protection Act. In general, no buildings or other uses may be made of land used as a waste management facility within a period of 25 years from the year in which the site was closed without the prior approval of the Province. Exceptions include the use of the property for approved infrastructure programs. i)

The designation on lands may be changed from Waste Management to another land use category once the Township has received confirmation that the site has been decommissioned and cleaned to the satisfaction of the Province.

Where a former waste management site has been rehabilitated, the Official Plan will continue to identify the lands as a former waste management site on Map A.

Where a proposal to redevelop a former waste disposal site does not require approval from the Province under the Environmental Protection Act, the Township may still require the proponent to provide studies or reports by qualified professionals to confirm that there will be no adverse effects from the former use on the proposed development. Where recommended by the reports, measures to mitigate any adverse effects will be required as a condition of development.

Where a new sensitive land use is proposed within the former influence area of a closed waste disposal site, the Township may require the proponent to provide studies or reports by qualified professionals to confirm that there will be no adverse effects from the closed waste disposal site on the proposed development. Where recommended by the reports, measures to mitigate any adverse effects will be required as a condition of development.

m) No development shall be permitted within 30 metres of the fill area of an active waste disposal facility or area.

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n) Development shall not be permitted within the 500 metre influence area around lands designated or zoned for waste management use. o) The influence area and separation distance between a sensitive land use and the boundaries of any site designated or zoned Waste Management may be altered in accordance with the Provincial D-Series Guidelines and/or to reflect site-specific conditions without amendment to this Plan, subject to studies or reports prepared by a qualified professional that demonstrates that the proposed development, particularly a sensitive land use, will not be adversely effected by the waste disposal facility (e.g., leachate, methane gas, rodents, vermin, odours, fire etc.). Where recommended by the reports, measures to mitigate any adverse effects will be required as a condition of development. p) Minimum separation distances shall be established in the implementing bylaw.

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5 Our Natural Environment In South Frontenac, the protection of environmental health is fundamentally linked to social well-being and long-term prosperity of the community. This section establishes policies to guide the development of the Township to ensure it protects the environmentally sensitive areas of the Township, and to protect development from hazards. Within this section, policies address how environmentally sensitive areas will be regulated, monitored, and protected, which areas or features may require an environmental impact assessment, and how the Township will guide development near protected lands within the Township. There are also policies to address natural hazards, human-made hazards and water resources.

5.1 Natural Heritage The Township is located within the Frontenac Arch Biosphere Region, which extends to include the St. Lawrence River and the 1000 Islands. The Frontenac Arch Biosphere Region is a designated United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) World Biosphere Reserve, identified for its globally significant ecological features. In particular, the Frontenac Arch Biosphere Region has been identified as being significant due to its role in connecting the Adirondack Mountains to the Canadian Shield. It houses a number of diverse ecosystems within the Township, including a rich mix of flora and fauna. The ecological significance of the Region is recognized in the number of hectares in the Township owned and conserved by the Province (e.g. Frontenac Provincial Park) and by not-for-profit conservation agencies. The Region provides north-south pathways that allow wildlife to maintain genetic diversity. Animals travel these pathways, birds follow them, and with global warming pushing climate zones northward, even plants are expanding along them. The protection of Natural Heritage features is critical to the quality of life and natural amenities that residents and visitors to the Township enjoy, including playing a role in

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moderating climate change impacts. The intent of the policies in this section is to guide the management and conservation of natural heritage features and areas. Natural heritage features and areas are important for their environmental and social values as a legacy of the natural landscapes of the area. They include wetlands, areas of natural and scientific interest, woodlands, valleylands, significant wildlife habitats, fish habitats, and habitats of endangered species and threatened species. Collectively, the natural heritage features and areas within a given area form a natural heritage system. It is intended that the features identified in South Frontenac will be conserved for their natural heritage value. Frontenac County recognizes the regional significance of natural heritage systems, and is planning to undertake an update to the County-wide Natural Heritage Study following the adoption of this Official Plan. This study will update existing natural heritage mapping and will consider a systems approach to natural heritage protection.

5.1.1

General Policies

a) Known, mapped features of the Township’s Natural Heritage System are identified on Map C. Other features have not been mapped yet or cannot be identified on the Map to protect the species and their habitats. The Frontenac Arch Biosphere Region, large scale parks and conservation areas within the Township are shown on the map in Appendix D. Map C is to be used as an overlay to Map A - Land Use Plan. b) The Township supports the County’s work to update the County-wide Natural Heritage Study and will participate in the process. c)

5.1.2

The Township will initiate an amendment to this Official Plan to implement County policy and mapping updates to ensure the Township plan remains in conformity with the County Official Plan.

Wetlands

Wetlands are habitat for a variety of plant and animal species, and are important for water quality, flood control, water storage and recharge areas, and for their value for passive recreation. Provincially significant wetlands, locally significant wetlands and unevaluated wetlands are identified as part of the Natural Heritage System on Map C.

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Wetlands are designated as Environmental Protection areas on Map A due to their importance. a) Development and site alteration shall not be permitted in a wetland. b) Development and site alteration shall not be permitted on the adjacent lands to a Provincially significant wetland or locally significant wetland, unless the ecological function of the adjacent lands has been evaluated and it has been demonstrated that there will be no negative impacts on the wetland or on their ecological functions. For the purpose of this policy, adjacent lands are defined as lands within 120 metres of a Provincially significant wetland, and defined as lands within 30 metres of a locally significant wetland. c)

Any development or site alteration proposed on the adjacent lands shall also satisfy the land use policies of the underlying land use designation as shown on Map A.

d) The Township may require an environmental impact assessment for development that is proposed on lands within 30 metres of an unevaluated wetland. e) Where a wetland exists but has not been identified on Map A or Map C of this Plan, or where a wetland is identified through an environmental impact assessment, the policies in this Plan shall apply.

5.1.3

Fish Habitat

It is the intent of the Township to protect fish spawning areas and fish habitat. a) Development and site alteration shall not be permitted in fish habitat except in accordance with Provincial and Federal requirements. b) Development and site alteration on adjacent lands to fish habitat may require an environmental impact assessment to evaluate the ecological function of the adjacent lands and to demonstrate that there will be no negative impacts on the fish habitat or on their ecological functions. For the purposes of this policy, adjacent lands to fish habitat include a distance of 120 metres from the shoreline abutting the affected water bodies, including wetlands and watercourses.

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Where fish habitat is identified through an environmental impact assessment, the policies in this Plan shall apply.

d) Aany development or site alteration proposed within fish habitat or on the adjacent lands shall also satisfy the land use policies of the underlying land use designation as shown on Map A.

5.1.4

Endangered and Threatened Species

The Township is home to a large number of Species at Risk, including endangered species and threatened species. The Endangered Species Act, 2007 (ESA) prohibits the killing, harming, harassment, capture, or taking of a Species at Risk, and the damaging or destroying of their habitat. Endangered species and threatened species are listed / categorized on the official Provincial Species at Risk in Ontario list, as updated and amended from time to time. If at any time, species at risk that are listed under the ESA is encountered, work must stop immediately and the Province must be contacted. Property owners are encouraged to consult the ESA and related O. Reg 230/08, and to consult the public data made available on the Natural Heritage Information Centre (NHIC) database prior to undertaking development or site alteration. The NHIC includes information on the occurrence of endangered and threatened species and is an important screening tool for assessing the likelihood of the presence of endangered and threatened species habitat. a) This Plan recognizes that endangered species and threatened species may exist throughout the Township. The habitat of such species is not identified on the maps that comprise this Official Plan, in order to protect the habitat from disturbance. Proponents must obtain this information from the Province to screen locations for the known presence of species at risk. b) Where habitat of endangered species and threatened species is identified through an environmental impact assessment, the policies in this Plan shall apply. c)

Development and site alteration shall not be permitted within habitat of endangered species and threatened species, except in accordance with Provincial and Federal requirements. The conditions of any Environmental

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Benefit Permit will be part of any development applications submitted to the Township. d) Development and site alteration shall not be permitted on land adjacent to the habitat of endangered and threatened species, unless the ecological function of the adjacent lands has been evaluated and it has been demonstrated that there will be no negative impacts on the natural features or their ecological functions. e) Agreements with the Township as a condition of development will inform the property owner about their obligations under the Endangered Species Act.

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Significant Wildlife Habitat

Significant wildlife habitat is defined as areas where plants, animals and other organisms live, and find adequate amounts of food, water, shelter, and space needed to sustain their populations. Certain areas of the Township provide prime habitat for deer and are identified as a significant wildlife habitat. Winter deer habitat identified by the Province is identified as part of the Natural Heritage System on Map C. The Township seeks to preserve the function of these relatively large geographic areas while not unduly restricting development. Other types of significant wildlife habitat may include seasonal concentrations of animals, specialized habitats for wildlife, rare vegetation communities, and habitats of species of special concern. Not all significant wildlife habitats are mapped. a) Development and site alteration shall not be permitted in significant wildlife habitat unless it has been demonstrated that there will be no negative impacts on the significant wildlife habitat or their ecological functions. b) Development and site alteration on lands within 120 metres of significant wildlife habitat shall not be permitted unless the ecological function of the adjacent lands has been evaluated and it has been demonstrated that there will be no negative impacts on the significant wildlife habitat or on their ecological functions. c)

Any new development or site alteration proposed within significant wildlife habitat or on adjacent lands shall also satisfy the land use policies of the applicable land use designation as shown on Map A.

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d) Where significant wildlife habitat is identified through an environmental impact assessment, the policies in this Plan shall apply. e) Any new development or site alteration proposed within significant wildlife habitat or on adjacent lands shall also satisfy the land use policies of the applicable land use designation as shown on Map A.

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Areas of Natural and Scientific Interest

Areas of natural and scientific interest (ANSI) are areas of land and water that contain natural landscapes or features that have been identified as having life science or earth science values related to the protection of the feature, scientific study, and/or education. Provincially and Regionally Significant Life Science and Earth Science ANSIs are identified as part of the Natural Heritage System on Map C. a) Development and site alteration shall not be permitted in a Provincially Significant ANSI or a Regionally Significant ANSI, unless it has been demonstrated that there will be no negative impacts on the ANSI or on their ecological functions. b) Development and site alteration on lands within 120 metres of a Provincially or Regionally Significant Life Science ANSI shall not be permitted unless the ecological function of the adjacent lands has been evaluated and it has been demonstrated that there will be no negative impacts on the ANSI or on their ecological functions. c)

Development and site alteration shall not be permitted within 50 metres of a Provincially or Regionally Significant Earth Science ANSI, unless it has been demonstrated that such development will not negatively affect the overall character of the geological feature that resulted in the classification or contribute to potential cumulative impacts. An environmental impact assessment or other appropriate study may be required to assess the impact of the development or site alteration on this feature.

d) Any new development or site alteration proposed within an ANSI or on adjacent lands shall also satisfy the land use policies of the applicable land use designation as shown on Map A.

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5.1.7

Significant Woodlands

It is recognized that the woodlands and forests of South Frontenac have great ecological significance locally and internationally. Appendix E identifies the wooded areas within the Township. a) Criteria for determining significance of any woodlands shall be in accordance with the Natural Heritage Reference Manual until such time that the County Natural Heritage Study is completed. b) Where significant woodland is identified through an environmental impact assessment, the policies in this Plan shall apply. c)

Development and site alteration shall not be permitted in a significant woodland unless it has been demonstrated that there will be no negative impacts on the woodland or on its ecological functions.

d) Development and site alteration on lands within 120 metres of a significant woodland shall not be permitted unless the ecological function of the adjacent lands has been evaluated and it has been demonstrated that there will be no negative impacts on the woodland or on their ecological functions. e) Any new development or site alteration proposed within a significant woodland or on adjacent lands shall also satisfy the land use policies of the applicable land use designation as shown on Map A.

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Significant Valleylands

a) Criteria for determining significance of any valleylands shall be in accordance with the Natural Heritage Reference Manual until such time that the County Natural Heritage Study is completed. b) Where a significant valleyland is identified through an environmental impact assessment, the policies in this Plan shall apply. c)

Development and site alteration shall not be permitted in a significant valleyland unless it has been demonstrated that there will be no negative impacts on the valleyland or on its ecological functions.

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adjacent lands has been evaluated and it has been demonstrated that there will be no negative impacts on the valleyland or on their ecological functions. e) Any new development or site alteration proposed within a significant valleyland or on adjacent lands shall also satisfy the land use policies of the applicable land use designation as shown on Map A.

5.1.9

Linkages and Biodiversity Areas

Natural heritage features and areas are connected through linkages and biodiversity areas to form the natural heritage system. This system interconnected to the natural heritage beyond our local boundaries and form part of the Frontenac Arch Biosphere Region. Linkages are not currently identified on any maps at this date of the adoption of this Plan by Council. Linkages may be identified through the completion of an environmental impact assessment through the development review process. These lands may be zoned or designated as Environmental Protection through future amendments to this Plan.

5.1.10 Environmental Impact Assessment a) An appropriate level of background review and ecological site assessment may be required to determine the location and nature of natural heritage features or areas that may be present on an individual property prior to submission of a development application. b) The Township will require an environmental impact assessment (EIA) to provide for an assessment of the potential impact of a proposed development or site alteration on natural heritage features and shall be used to determine whether the proposed development, redevelopment or site alteration will result in negative impacts to the natural heritage features or on their ecological functions. c)

The EIA will be undertaken by a qualified professional retained by the proponent of the development and/or site alteration.

d) An EIA may need to address the need for a larger setback to adjacent lands depending on species or habitat sensitivity, site characteristics, and/or intensity of development or site alteration.

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e) A setback width may be recommended based on site-specific characteristics where negative impacts are not anticipated. For example, in an existing builtup area, or for proposals for small intrusions into adjacent lands requiring a Planning Act approval (e.g., minor variance). f)

The components of the EIA shall be tailored to the scale of development and may range from a simplified assessment (scoped assessment) to a full-scale assessment. For example, a single detached dwelling may only require a scoped assessment while a subdivision, condominium, multiple unit residential development, major commercial or industrial development, golf course etc. will require a full site assessment. The Township may consult with other agencies in determining information requirements and the type and content of an EIA.

g) An EIA must be prepared in accordance with Provincial guidance documents and the Township’s guidelines for environmental impact assessment.

5.1.11 Implementation Measures a) The Township may use community planning permits, zoning, site plan control, development agreements, and the provisions of the Municipal Act (i.e., site alteration controls, tree cutting and vegetation removal by-laws) as measures to implement recommendations or results of an environmental impact assessment or to govern the spatial relationship of buildings and structures to natural heritage features and areas.

5.1.12 Stewardship Activities One of the key factors that make South Frontenac such a unique place is that it is largely undeveloped, especially when compared to other parts of Ontario. The Township supports the development of stewardship activities in order to provide a broad prospective on protecting ecosystems and managing landscapes. This Plan recognizes that connectivity of landscapes and ecosystems is important for the long-term resilience of the natural environment in the Township and the broader region. a) The Township supports consideration of new conservation areas, conservation easements and ecological stewardship and education programs within South Frontenac.

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b) The Township may support stewardship activities directly or indirectly through Township projects, budget allocation, grants and by supporting the research and work of conservation agencies, not-for-profit groups, and educational institutions. c)

All landowners are encouraged to recognize forest resources and to: i) manage all woodlands in accordance with good forest management practices; ii) retain existing tree cover as much as possible, and particularly in areas of low capability soils, slopes, major drainage swales and flood prone areas to reduce runoff rates and minimize soil erosion; iii) establish and retain windbreaks to reduce wind erosion; and, iv) reforest non-productive farmland where it is not providing significant wildlife habitat or habitat of endangered species and threatened species.

5.2 Natural and Human Made Hazards Development in areas of natural and human-made hazards can pose an unacceptable risk to public health and safety, and of property damage. It can also create new or aggravate existing hazards. Risks may be exacerbated by extreme weather events and climate change.

5.2.1

Natural Hazards

Natural hazards which are known to be present in the Township include flooding and erosion, unstable soils, and bedrock (i.e., karst topography), and wildland fire hazards. The Township collaborates with Conservation Authorities to identify natural hazards with the exception of wildland fire hazards, which are identified by the Province. a) Development shall generally be directed to areas outside of hazardous lands adjacent to waterbodies and watercourses which are impacted by flooding hazards and/or erosion hazards.

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b) Development shall generally be directed to areas outside of hazardous sites including unstable soils or bedrock. c)

Development shall generally be directed to areas outside of lands that are unsafe for development due to the presence of hazardous forest types for wildland fire.

d) Development shall not be permitted to locate in hazardous lands and hazardous sites where the use is: i) An institutional use including hospitals, long-term care homes, retirement homes, pre-schools, school nurseries, day cares and schools, ii) an essential emergency services such as those provided by fire, police, ambulance stations, and electrical substations, or iii) uses associated with the disposal, manufacture, treatment, or storage of hazardous substances shall not be permitted. e) Except where prohibited, development and site alteration may be permitted on in those portions of hazardous lands and hazardous sites where the effects and the risk to public safety are minor so as to be managed or mitigated in accordance with Provincial standards, as determined by demonstrating and achieving all of the following: i) Development and site alteration is carried out in accordance with floodproofing standards, protections work standards, and access standards; ii) Vehicles and people have a way of safely entering and exiting the area during times of flooding, erosion, and other emergencies; iii) New hazards are not created, and existing hazards are not aggravated; and iv) No adverse environmental impacts will result. f)

The Township will take a comprehensive approach to natural hazard management for all development and site alteration proposals considering factors including but not limited to: i) Risk to life and property;

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ii) Upstream and downstream impacts and the cumulative impacts of development on the overall hazard level; iii) The impacts of a changing climate that may increase the risk associated with natural hazards; and, iv) Impacts to natural features and areas including their ecological and hydrologic functions.

5.2.1.1 Erosion Hazard and Steep Slopes Lands along waterbodies and watercourses, and lands characterized by steep slopes can pose risks to people and property resulting from potential slope instability or erosion. Development on steep slopes or erosion-prone lands can have significant negative impacts on natural heritage features and areas, surface water quality and quantity, and other resources. a) Appropriate setbacks from steep slopes and erosion-prone lands are important to minimize risks to people and property. Setbacks will be imposed from steep slopes and erosion hazards relative to the extent of severity of the hazard, in consultation with the Conservation Authority. b) The Township may require the submission of a geotechnical report or slope stability assessment prepared by a qualified professional to ensure that the property is suitable for development to the satisfaction of the Township and the Conservation Authority.

5.2.1.2 Flooding Hazards Flooding is a natural occurrence along all waterbodies and watercourses in the Township. It becomes a hazard when buildings or structures are placed where there is a risk of inundation. Minor flooding occurs on a seasonal basis. The 1:100 year event is used for planning purposes in the Township. Flood plain management policies are intended to prevent the loss of life, to minimize property damage and social disruption, and to encourage a coordinated approach to the use of land and management of water. The flood plain is not included on the mapping included in the Official Plan. Lands within South Frontenac are regulated by three Conservation Authorities: Cataraqui Conservation, Rideau Valley Conservation Authority and Quinte Conservation. Each Conservation Authority has its own mapping and regulations that identify the flood plain

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within their own jurisdiction. The inclusion of flood plain mapping in the Official Plan may occur in the future. a) Development and site alteration is prohibited within areas that are subject to flooding hazards, except for those uses that by their nature must be located within the flood plain, such as flood and/or erosion control structures, shoreline stabilization works, water intake facilities and marine facilities such as docks and access stairs, subject to approval by the Township and any applicable Federal or Provincial ministry and Conservation Authority. b) Uses such as agriculture, forestry, conservation, wildlife management, outdoor education uses and similar activities are permitted, provided that no associated buildings or structures are located in the flood plain. c)

Appropriate setbacks from flooding hazards are important to minimize risks to people and property. Setbacks will be imposed from flooding hazards relative to the extent of severity of the hazard, in consultation with the Conservation Authority.

d) The Township may require the submission of a floodplain management study prepared by a qualified professional to ensure that the property is suitable for development to the satisfaction of the Township and the Conservation Authority.

5.2.1.3 Unstable Soils Lands with the potential for unstable soils include those that possess organic soils, as identified by the Canada Land Inventory for Agricultural Capability. There are no unstable soil maps for the Township. Organic soils are normally formed in a water saturated environment (e.g., wetland) where the soil is not exposed to the air for enough time to permit the breakdown of vegetative material. These soils do not contain sufficient strength to support a building or structure. a) Where development is proposed on lands identified as having potential for unstable soils, the Township may require sufficient soils and geotechnical engineering information to indicate that the lands are either suitable or can be made suitable for development.

5.2.1.4 Unstable Bedrock – Karst Topography

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Karst topography describes the formations caused by a combination of physical erosion and chemical dissolution of rock by surface water or groundwater. It can lead to hazards including sink holes, fissure widening, bedrock collapse and preferential pathways to groundwater. Such features have the potential to adversely impact water supplies through reduced filtration and rapid transport of contaminants and may present a hazard to human health and safety. Karst topography is not mapped as part of this Official Plan. Conservation Authorities and the Province have the most accurate current mapping of karst topography in the Township. a) Where development is proposed on lands identified as having potential for unstable bedrock, the Township may require sufficient geotechnical engineering information to indicate that the lands are either suitable or can be made suitable for development. b) Proponents of development may be required to prepare an aquifer vulnerability and karst assessment report to the satisfaction of the Township and applicable Conservation Authority to determine the presence of any hazard associated with unstable bedrock and any drinking water threat it may pose, and necessary mitigation measures. Such assessment report may be required for development in areas of known or inferred unstable bedrock, and sites exhibiting any evidence of karst formations such as disappearing streams, sinkholes, caves, and vertical fissures.

5.2.1.5 Wildland Fires The Province has identified areas that have potential for wildland fire. Classification of wildland fire risk in the Township is shown on Map G. a) Development shall generally be directed to areas outside lands that are unsafe for development due to the presence of hazardous forest types of wildland fire, specifically forest types assessed as being associated with the risk of high to extreme wildland fire. b) Development may be permitted in lands with hazardous forest types for wildland fire where the risk is mitigated in accordance with wildland fire assessment and mitigation standards.

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5.2.2

Any wildland fire assessment must provide a site-specific assessment for wildland fire risk, confirm the presence of a hazardous forest type for wildland fire, and include proposed mitigation measures, if required.

Human Made Hazards

5.2.2.1 Contaminated Sites, Site Decommissioning and Clean-up Potentially contaminated sites include lands where contaminants may be present due to previous commercial, industrial, transportation, utility, mining, or similar uses. Sources of site contamination can include disposal of waste materials, raw material storage, residues left in containers, lands associated with public works yards, rail operations, maintenance activities, and fuel and chemical spills. It is the intent of the Township to ensure the proper decommissioning and clean-up of contaminated sites prior to their redevelopment or reuse. a) Applications for the development or redevelopment of sites that are identified as being contaminated or potentially contaminated shall be supported by at minimum a Phase I Environmental Site Assessment (ESA). A Phase II ESA should be completed when warranted by the outcome of a Phase I ESA. Clean-up of contaminated sites should be done in accordance with the Record of Site Condition Regulation (Ontario Regulation 153/04) and Provincial guidelines. b) Contaminated sites may be placed in a holding zone in the implementing bylaw, to be removed when a Record of Site Condition is filed in the Environmental Site Registry.

5.2.2.2 Abandoned Mines, Pits and Quarries There are a number of abandoned exploration trenches, mine sites and mineral resource operations in the Township. There are also abandoned pits and quarries. Known locations are identified on Map D. These abandoned sites vary widely in nature, from little more than minor ground disturbances to major excavations and/or shafts. In the case of more major disturbances, a risk to public safety may exist. a) The Province maintains the Abandoned Mines Inventory System (AMIS) which contains information relating to potential mine sites. The Township

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shall require that an applicant consult with the appropriate Provincial ministry for any development within one kilometre of an identified abandoned mine site identified on Map D and to undertake any remediation measures as legislated under the Mining Act. Development on an abandoned mine site, or on lands adjacent to an abandoned mine site, shall be permitted if measures to address and mitigate known or suspected hazards are underway or have been completed to the satisfaction of the Township and Province. A study completed to permit development shall identify health and safety concerns, identify rehabilitation measures, and identify required mitigation measures. b) Where the Province has provided to the Township that the Abandoned Mine Site does not pose a threat to public health and safety as per the development proposed, the Township shall not require a study to be undertaken or an amendment to this Plan, provided all other policies in this Plan are met. c)

Development on, or adjacent to, lands affected by mine hazards, former mineral mining operations, or former pits and quarries may be permitted only if rehabilitation or other measures to address and mitigate known or suspected hazards are under way or have been completed.

5.3 Water Resources Lakes, rivers, and underground aquifers are used to supply drinking water to the residents and businesses of the Township. It is in the community’s interest to protect the quantity and quality of source water to ensure that safe potable drinking water is available for the long term. Having clean and plentiful sources of water also supports tourism and recreation and provides habitat for fish and wildlife. In order to maintain the quality and quantity of water, it is the intent of the Township to restrict development and site alteration near sensitive surface water or groundwater features, protect and enhance the “ribbon of life” along waterbodies, restrict waterbased activities that may be harmful to the aquatic environment, implement appropriate stormwater management and pollution control measures, and implement the regional source protection plans.

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5.3.1

Lake Capacity

The Township has considerable interest in maintaining the quality of its surface water resources. It is important that development not exceed the recreational or water quality capacity of a lake to accommodate development and not contribute negatively to the aquatic environment. It may be necessary to protect lakes and their aquatic ecosystems by limiting development that would contribute to enhanced nutrient inputs or negative impact associated with erosion. This Plan recognizes that the following factors may limit the development capacity on lakes: a) Surface capacity for recreation; and b) Water quality.

5.3.2

Surface Capacity for Recreation

Research has established relationships between recreational development on a given lake, and the resulting use of the lake’s surface area for fishing, boating, swimming, water skiing, and other related activities. Beyond a certain limit, the amount of recreational use on a given lake will significantly reduce its attractiveness for waterfront residents and visitors. As well, in some circumstances, recreational boating can intensify to the point where public safety is at risk. a) A boating capacity study may be required for proposed waterfront development that has the potential to unduly add to existing aquatic recreational stresses, conflicts, and hazards. This study must demonstrate to the Township’s satisfaction: i) that the boating activity generated by the proposed development will not unduly add to existing aquatic recreational stresses, conflicts, and hazards; ii) that any impacts can be mitigated so that the lake’s recreational attractiveness will be maintained or enhanced; and, iii) that issues of public safety are minimized.

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b) The Township may use community planning permits, zoning, site plan control and development agreements as measures to implement recommendations or results of a boating capacity study. c)

5.3.3

There are localized areas such as narrow channels, near existing marinas, and in the vicinity of lock stations where there is potential for boater conflicts. Proponents of large-scale water-oriented development projects will be required to consult with the Township during the preparation of a concept to assess the effect of development on safe and enjoyable navigation of lakes. Parks Canada shall be consulted for development on the Rideau Canal.

Lake Trophic Ecosystem State

Lakeshore capacity assessment is a planning tool that can be used to control the amount of phosphorus, a key pollutant, from entering lakes by controlling waterfront development. The Township endorses the use of the lakeshore capacity model as developed by the Province in the Lakeshore Capacity Assessment Handbook (2010, as amended) as a means to appropriately plan for waterfront areas within the Township. A lake impact study is another method to assess potential lake impacts that may result from a proposed development. These studies are smaller in scale than a lake capacity assessment and are site specific. A lake impact study looks at historic and existing water quality data from qualified sources for the relevant lake and uses this information as a baseline to ensure that provincial water quality objectives are met for the lake. Other data that is considered includes how many lots are already on the lake, including how many vacant lots of record exist. Site specific data includes features such as the provision of a detailed development envelope, a soils assessment, and details on the amount of proposed phosphorous loading. The data is be combined with the implementation of best management practices such as storm water management, vegetative buffers, erosion and sediment controls, optimal locating of sewage systems and ensuring that all relevant zoning standards related to waterfront development are achieved or exceeded. a) The Township will encourage and support the continued and enhanced monitoring of lake trophic state, the identification of increasing nutrient concentration trends, and harmful algal blooms by the Province, lake associations, and conservation authorities for all lakes.

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b) The Township, in consultation with the relevant agencies, will use lake characterization and / or monitoring information to identify appropriate best management practices with the overall goal of net lake health improvement to build lake system resilience, when reviewing the policies of this Plan. c)

Development will not be permitted where a negative impact on water quality would be the result, and where such impact(s) could not be adequately mitigated.

d) Development shall be designed to enhance and protect the sensitive nature of the waterfront area and water quality in accordance with Section 3.10. e) A lake impact study will be required to assess the effect of development and additional nutrient loadings on surface water quality for: i) any development proposal that would result in the creation of more than three lots or dwelling units having direct or deeded water access. ii) any major development proposal, as determined by the Township, for a non-residential use within 300 metres of a waterbody. f)

The Township may require a lakeshore capacity assessment instead of a lake impact study if it is determined by the Township that the scale and/or impact of the development will be significant.

g) The lake impact study or lakeshore capacity assessment will be undertaken by a limnologist or other qualified professional retained by the proponent of the development and/or site alteration.

5.3.3

Lake Trout Lakes

Lakes which have suitable quality of water to be managed for lake trout are a limited and non-renewable resource and thus the protection of this resource is an objective of this Plan. In addition to the management of these lakes for environmental reasons, the protection of these lakes is important for the recreational and tourist nature of the area. The Township has the highest concentration of native lake trout lakes in the eastern Ontario. Lake trout require cold, deep, well-oxygenated water for survival.

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Warming of the planet and atmosphere alters temperature patterns in lakes with the potential to directly impact the cold-water habitats on which lake trout populations are reliant. Increased nutrient loads from development can negatively impact dissolved oxygen which decreases the ability of lake trout to thrive and may ultimately lead to increased mortality. The majority of lake trout lakes in the Township are considered to be “at-capacity” for development because the fish habitat is degraded and water quality is poor, making them extremely sensitive to nutrient loading that can occur as a result of further development. Their status is classified by the Province. At-capacity lake trout lakes are indicated on Map C. a) Mapping showing the status of the lake trout lakes shall be updated without the need for an amendment to this Plan, and the appropriate policies applied to development, should the Province change the classification of any lake trout lake (i.e. it becomes at-capacity or no longer at-capacity). b) Existing development rights are recognized on at-capacity lake trout lakes. New development shall not be permitted unless unique or special circumstances allow the development to occur. Prior to the approval of the development proposal within 300 m of the at-capacity lake trout lake, detailed studies will be required to demonstrate that the physical features, design and siting of the development will not have an adverse impact upon the quality of the lake and related lake trout habitat. The Province shall be consulted in these circumstances. c)

Development involving the creation of a new lot, additional residential units, or a non-residential land use is prohibited within 300 metres of an at-capacity lake trout lake except where one or more of the following applies: i) There is a need to separate existing, habitable dwellings each having individual on-site water and sewage services, provided that the land use would not change, and the lots conform to the Land Division policies of this Plan. ii) If the proposed development is a non-residential use, it includes appropriate stormwater management design and it does not involve or require any new individual on-site or communal sewage disposal systems, or expansion of existing systems.

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iii) The leaching or disposal bed for a sewage system on each new lot will be located: -Is at least 300 metres from the highwater mark of the lake or a connected bay; or -Such that they would drain into the drainage basin of another waterbody, which is not at-capacity. d) Land uses that represent a significant phosphorus loading to an at-capacity lake trout lake, such as a golf course, shall be prohibited. e) A residential lot of record within 300 metres of an at-capacity lake trout lake, or its tributaries, may be developed for a single detached dwelling in accordance with the applicable policies of this Plan. f)

5.3.4

For redevelopment of non-residential properties within 300 metres of an atcapacity lake trout lake, or a connected bay, the proposed new use shall have a scale and density that is less than currently exists on the property and demonstrate no net change or a net reduction of phosphorus loading on the lake. Prior to any development being approved, a lake impact study shall be completed to the satisfaction of the Township and the Province. The study must consider and provide recommendations on such matters as hydrogeology, soil types or overburden, vegetation, topography and slope, the location of existing and proposed land uses and a comparison of pre and post development nutrient loadings on the adjacent waterbody. Township staff shall consult with the appropriate Provincial ministry staff to determine the appropriate scope and terms of reference for any such study on an atcapacity lake trout lake.

Lake Management Plans

A Lake Management Plan (LMP) is an approach by a lake association to identify and protect the physical, environmental and social values of a lake or river system. A LMP can result in a long-range vision for the lake community that can be implemented through stewardship direction and potential land use policies. a) The Township endorses the development of LMPs by lake associations, particularly those lakes that may be experiencing development pressure.

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b) This Plan may be amended to include policies that identify Lake Management Plans that have been completed.

5.3.5

Subwatershed Planning

Watershed systems need to be respected to ensure that water resources are available in sufficient quantity and quality for environmental, social, and economic benefits. The integrity of aquatic, riparian and related terrestrial ecosystems need to be respected, and maintained and enhanced as necessary. The Rideau Valley Conservation Authority has produced subwatershed and catchment reports for lakes and areas within the Rideau watershed and Cataraqui Conservation has produced watershed report cards which document the condition of the watersheds and pinpoints areas requiring further attention. a) The Township, in consultation with the relevant Conservation Authority, will have regard to subwatershed and catchment reports, as well as watershed report cards, prepared by a competent and recognized authority, in the decision-making process for planning applications and in future policy updates. b) The Township supports enhanced water quality monitoring programs carried out by, or under the supervision of, competent and recognized authorities. c)

The need to prepare a subwatershed plan for any given area should be determined following consultation with the Conservation Authority and Provincial ministries;

d) Subwatershed plans for undeveloped areas should have regard to the portion of the affected watershed that has already been developed or committed for development through this Plan; and, e) This Plan may be updated to incorporate policies from subwatershed plans.

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5.3.6

Stormwater Management

Stormwater management is required to control flooding, erosion and sedimentation and to enhance water quality, aquatic habitat and groundwater recharge. It has implications for human health and well-being, local economies, and the natural environment. a) Stormwater management techniques must be used in the design and construction of all development to control both the quantity and quality of stormwater runoff. b) Development proposals are to be accompanied by stormwater management plans and lot grading and drainage plans where required by the Township and/or Conservation Authority. c)

Stormwater management plans shall align with any comprehensive municipal plans for stormwater management that consider cumulative impacts of stormwater from development on a watershed scale.

d) Development shall incorporate methods of stormwater management in accordance with the standards of the Province, the Township and the Conservation Authority. e) Approaches to storm water management that encourages re-absorption of surface water into the ground will be encouraged. f)

Where possible, the natural undisturbed soil layer, natural vegetation, and trees should be preserved during and after development. Where not possible, re-vegetation or, at a minimum, installation of permeable pavers or other pervious surfaces should be used to manage the absorption of stormwater.

g) Low impact development and green infrastructure are encouraged approaches to address stormwater management. h) Efforts must be made so that development minimizes: i.

Nutrient enrichment;

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Changes in flood levels and base flows in waterbodies;

vi.

Changes in water temperature in waterbodies and watercourses;

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Disruptions to fish habitat; and

viii.

Groundwater contamination.

5.3.7

The use of erosion and sediment control measures such as the installation and maintenance of silt fencing, the replacement of ground planting of native vegetated buffers, and the use of measures to promote infiltration (such as low impact development and Best Management Practices) will be implemented as appropriate.

Drinking Water Source Protection

Uncontaminated and plentiful surface and groundwater resources are essential to the safe and adequate provision of drinking water. In order to meet the present and future needs of residents, businesses, and the natural environment, it is the intent of this Plan to ensure sustainable surface and groundwater resources through the protection, conservation and careful management of the quality and quantity of water as drinking sources. Water contamination is extremely difficult, costly, and sometimes impossible to rectify, so prevention of contamination is the most appropriate strategy. The Cataraqui Source Protection Plan, Mississippi-Rideau Source Protection Plan, and Quinte Source Protection Plan contain policies intended to mitigate or eliminate threats to source water. These plans are intended to protect vulnerable areas including wellhead protection areas and intake protection zones around municipal residential drinking water supplies, as well as significant groundwater recharge areas and highly vulnerable aquifers from activities identified as drinking water threats, per the Clean Water Act, 2006. This Plan is consistent with the intent of policies included in these plans.

5.3.7.1 General Policies

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a) New development and / or expansions to existing development will conform or have regard to the policies of the Cataraqui Source Protection Plan, Mississippi-Rideau Source Protection Plan, and Quinte Source Protection Plans, as appropriate. b) The Township may implement alternative protection measures within vulnerable areas where the vulnerability score is eight or greater including, but not limited to, land acquisition, conservation easements, conditions of development, and landowner partnership programs. c)

Prior to establishing a new municipal drinking water well, the Township shall participate in the Source Protection Plan amendment process as required by the Clean Water Act, 2006.

d) In the event of conflict between long-term protection of drinking water sources and other considerations; drinking water protection shall take priority. e) Monitoring and reporting by the Township will be consistent with requirements and / or recommendations in the Source Protection Plans and, in a format specified by the Source Protection Authorities. f)

New development and / or expansions to existing development within significant groundwater recharge areas and/or highly vulnerable aquifers that involve a drinking water threat may be subject to risk management measures to protect the groundwater.

g) The establishment of new municipal drinking water systems, as defined under the Safe Drinking Water Act, 2002, as amended, will require an amendment to the applicable Source Protection Plan. h) Intake protection zones, wellhead protection areas, significant groundwater recharge areas, and highly vulnerable aquifers are shown on Map E. Map E is to be used as an overlay to Map A - Land Use Plan.

5.3.7.2 Sydenham Intake Protection Zone The Sydenham Settlement Area is serviced by a municipal water system. The Township draws the water for this system from Sydenham Lake. There are Intake Protection Zones (IPZ) on the land and water surrounding the intake pipe. A large portion of the

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IPZ is within the boundaries of Sydenham Lake. On land, the IPZ consists mainly of waterfront residential properties. It also includes the Sydenham water treatment plant, a municipal park and boat launch facility, a few farms, and part of the village of Sydenham, which has a variety of residential, commercial, and institutional land uses. a) New development and/or expansions to existing development that involve waste disposal sites within Sydenham Intake Protection Zone 1 and wastewater treatment facilities, including related infrastructures, within Intake Protection Zones 1 and 2, are prohibited where they would constitute a significant drinking water threat. b) New development and/or expansions to existing development within Sydenham Intake Protection Zones 1, 2 and 3a that involve the storage or manufacture of potential contaminants (that could include Dense nonaqueous phase liquids (DNAPLs), organic solvents, commercial fertilizers, liquid fuel, pesticides, sewage, and road salt) where they would constitute a moderate or low drinking water threat may be subject to the implementation of risk management measures to protect the drinking water supply. c)

New development and / or expansions to existing development within Sydenham that involve the discharge of stormwater from a stormwater retention pond where it would constitute a drinking water threat should incorporate stormwater management features into building and site plans to reduce the volume of contaminants entering storm sewer systems and roadside ditches draining into Sydenham Intake Protection Zone 1 and / or 2, or to Sydenham Lake.

d) New development and/or expansions, alterations or redevelopment of existing development for all non-residential uses within Intake Protection Zones 1 and 2 where significant drinking water threats can occur, may be permitted, if the Risk Management Official (RMO) is satisfied that the proposal will be carried out in accordance with policies in the Cataraqui Source Protection Plan (e.g., the significant threat to the drinking water ceases to exist, developing a risk management plan). Submission of correspondence from the RMO under Section 59 of the Clean Water Act, 2006, is required for all non-residential planning applications or land use changes, as per the Restricted Land Use Referral Process. e) The implementing by-law will prohibit land uses that involve activities that constitute significant drinking water threats in the Intake Protection Zones.

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The implementing by-law will also define restricted land uses within the Intake Protection Zones that must be screened by the Risk Management Official (RMO) to ensure that any Clean Water Act prohibition or risk management plan requirements are met prior to processing a Planning Act, Condominium Act or building permit application.

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6 Our Cultural Heritage The intent of this Plan is to conserve protected heritage properties, including built heritage resources and cultural heritage landscapes, and archaeological resources. Buildings, structures, monuments, artifacts of value or interest, spaces, views and archaeological sites are examples of these resources. This section contains policies that intend to conserve these resources, and to foster collaborative relationships with Aboriginal groups. The general locations of known cemeteries and burial sites are indicated on Map I.

6.1 General Policies a) The Township supports the conservation of protected heritage properties, including built heritage resources and cultural heritage landscapes, and archaeological resources for the benefit of the community. b) The Township will encourage and foster public awareness, participation and involvement in the preservation, restoration and utilization of cultural heritage resources while also encouraging public and private financial support for the conservation of protected heritage properties.

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6.2 Protected Heritage Properties a) The Township will maintain a register of built heritage resources that are considered significant and have been publicly identified by one or more of the following means: i) designated under the Ontario Heritage Act ii) protected by a heritage conservation easement entered into under the Ontario Heritage Act; iii) designated by the National Historic Sites and Monuments Board as a National Historic Site or National Park; iv) identified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site; v) identified by the Province of Ontario; vi) identified by the Federal Heritage Building Review Office as a Classified or Recognized Federal Heritage Building, or listed under the Historic Railway Station Protection Act or the Historic Lighthouse Protection Act; and/or, vii) endorsed by Council as having cultural heritage value or interest based on evaluation criteria established by the Province in Ontario Regulation 9/06. b) The Township may designate, by by-law, properties, heritage conservation districts, cultural heritage landscapes, and areas having historic and architectural value or interest under Parts IV and V of the Ontario Heritage Act. c)

The Township shall require a heritage permit before erection, demolition, alteration or removal of any building or structure or alteration of external portion of a protected heritage property.

d) Development and site alteration on or adjacent to a protected heritage property shall not be permitted except where the proposed development and site alteration has been evaluated through a Heritage Impact Statement and

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it has been demonstrated that the heritage attributes of the protected heritage property will be conserved. e) A Heritage Impact Statement shall be prepared by a qualified Heritage Consultant to demonstrate that the heritage attributes of the protected heritage property will be conserved. Mitigation measures and/or alternative development approaches may be required to conserve the heritage attributes of the protected heritage property affected by the development or site alteration. f)

Where significant cultural heritage landscapes are identified, they may be designated pursuant to the Ontario Heritage Act.

g) The Township may use parkland dedication provisions to secure a cultural heritage landscape.

6.2.1

Rideau Canal

The Rideau Canal travels through the eastern end of the Township, as identified on Appendix C of this Plan. This Official Plan acknowledges that the Rideau Canal is a National Historic Site, a Canadian Heritage River, and also a World Heritage Site. The Rideau Canal is recognized for its construction and engineering technology, its integrity and authenticity, the contribution and sacrifices of canal construction labourers, its military purpose, and its contributions to the social and economic development of Upper Canada. It is the intent of this Plan to conserve the natural, cultural, scenic and tourism landscapes and resources associated with the Rideau Canal, in cooperation with Parks Canada and other agencies having jurisdiction, as well as the other municipalities along the waterway. The Township recognizes the significant and historic value of the views from the canal and canal lands to the heritage shore lands and communities at Upper and Lower Brewers lock stations. It is also the intent of this Plan to assist with implementing the Rideau Corridor Landscape Strategy. The lands located adjacent to the Rideau Canal are recognized as a special area. In addition to other applicable policies of this Plan, the following policies apply to the Rideau Canal, the lock stations, and all lands adjacent to the Canal:

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a) The Township shall work with Parks Canada to identify the cultural heritage, natural heritage, and scenic features and vistas of the Rideau Canal landscape, and will protect those values through appropriate land use policies and designations, cultural and natural heritage policies, and view protection policies. b) The Township will engage Parks Canada on any issues that relate to the Rideau Canal. c)

The Township shall prohibit development and site alteration that would: i) Alter the size, shape and/or configuration of the Rideau Canal; and, ii) Interfere with the safe and efficient navigation of the Rideau Canal.

d) The Township may adopt design guidelines for new development on lands adjacent to the Rideau Canal. e) Development or site alteration on lands adjacent to the Rideau Canal shall conserve and respect the cultural heritage resources. f)

The Township may require an increased development setback from the water to preserve and/or enhance the aesthetic and cultural heritage resources associated with the Rideau Canal, where deemed appropriate, such as along narrow channels, and in consultation with Parks Canada.

g) New buildings and structures should be designed to complement the landscape character and cultural heritage value of the surrounding area. Buildings should be in proportion to the size and frontage of the property and fit in with the surrounding built environment. New buildings should be low profile and not exceed the height of the tree canopy. h) The Township may require that a Heritage Impact Statement be prepared by a qualified professional to the satisfaction of the Township for any development proposal that has the potential to adversely affect the cultural heritage value of the Rideau Canal. The scope of the Heritage Impact Statement is to be determined in consultation with Parks Canada, and must include information relevant to the circumstances, including alternative development approaches or mitigation measures to address any impact to

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the Rideau Canal and its associated cultural heritage landscape and built heritage resources.

6.3 Archeological Resources a) The Township recognizes that there are precontact and historic archaeological sites, and areas containing archaeological potential within the Township. Areas of archaeological potential will be determined through the use of Provincial screening criteria, or potential mapping. Provincial screening criteria include the consideration of factors such as proximity to known archaeological sites, burial sites, or cemeteries, present or past water sources, well-drained sandy soil, elevated topography, distinctive landforms, resource extraction areas and historic transportation routes or other places of past human settlement. b) The Township supports the development of an archaeological management plan to conserve and manage archaeological resources and to provide direction in determining areas of archaeological potential requiring assessment. The Township may work collaboratively with the County to undertake a regional archaeological management plan. c)

Development and site alteration shall not be permitted on lands containing archaeological resources or areas of archaeological potential unless significant archaeological resources have been conserved. Where significant archaeological resources are preserved on site, development and site alteration shall maintain the heritage integrity of the site.

d) An archaeological assessment is required for development and site alteration proposed adjacent to a known cemetery or burial site. e) The Township shall require an applicant to undertake an archaeological assessment of lands identified as having archaeological potential to determine the nature and extent of any archaeological resources on the site. The archaeological assessment shall be conducted by an archaeologist licensed under the Ontario Heritage Act and shall be in compliance with the Standards and Guidelines for Consultant Archaeologists set out by the Province.

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The Township will keep confidential the existence and location of archaeological sites to protect against vandalism, disturbance, and the inappropriate removal of resources.

g) The Township may consider preserving identified significant archeological sites through the implementing by-law. h) The Township shall contact the appropriate Provincial ministries and the Ontario Provincial Police when an unmarked human burial site or new archaeological site(s) is discovered and the provisions under the Ontario Heritage Act and Funeral, Burial and Cremation Services Act shall apply.

6.4 Engaging with Aboriginal Communities on Cultural and Archeological Heritage The Algonquin Traditional Territory is composed of a diversity of indigenous cultural landscapes. An Indigenous cultural landscape is a living landscape that indigenous people value because of their enduring relationship with that place and its continuing importance to their cultural identity. For the Algonquins, Traditional Environmental Knowledge, an intimate knowledge of an area’s landforms, plants and animals, is reflected in an indigenous cultural landscape. Many archaeological sites within the Algonquin Traditional Territory are small and contain a minimal amount of archaeological material, and these materials may be of great significance to the Algonquins of Ontario. For thousands of years the Algonquin Traditional Territory was characterized by glacial lakes and/or inland seas, resulting in high water levels that have left a sequence of paleo-shorelines and associated archaeological sites often far inland from modern shorelines that are the familiar focus of many archaeologists. The archaeological ‘visibility’ of sites on relic shorelines and fossil islands in the Algonquin Traditional Territory is further affected by the use of local stone for tools, a technology which may be unfamiliar to archaeologists but visible to Algonquins. The Algonquins of

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Ontario regard all cultural heritage sites – from sacred burials to everyday stone tool workshop sites – to be of importance and worthy of investigation and protection. a) The Township shall engage with Aboriginal communities including the Algonquins of Ontario on matters that affect Aboriginal history and culture. b) The Township shall engage early with Aboriginal communities including the Algonquins of Ontario and ensure their interests are considered when identifying, protecting, and managing archaeological resources, built heritage resources and cultural heritage landscapes. c)

Aboriginal communities including the Algonquins of Ontario will be consulted when development on culturally significant lands is planned or where archaeological assessments are required. This includes notifications of the intention to complete Stage 1 through Stage 4 Archaeological Assessments, the review of these draft reports, as well as the participation of Algonquin Liaisons or other aboriginal liaisons during Stages 2 through Stage 4, and possibly Stage 1 if a site visit is planned.

d) The Algonquins of Ontario shall be notified if any artifacts of Aboriginal interest or human remains are identified in an Archaeological Assessment or encountered during development.

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7 Making it Work: Infrastructure and Services The intent of this Plan is to guide the development of roads, active transportation facilities, water services and sewage services to ensure they can support development within the Township. This section contains policies that identify the hierarchy of roads and services, and the requirements for each classification. It also contains policies on public utilities and communication facilities and railways.

7.1 Road Township roads are classified according to the function they should perform. The classification of roads within the Township shall include the following, and the respective policies in the following sections apply: a) Arterial roads (controlled access); b) Arterial roads; c)

Collector roads;

d) Local roads; and, e) Private roads. Traffic on higher order roads, such as arterial roads that connect communities, have priority over traffic on lower order roads, such as local Township roads. Proposed road allowance widths and standards are established for each class of road, where appropriate. Township road classifications are identified on Map F. Map F may be updated without amendment to this Plan.

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7.1.1

Arterial Roads

Arterial roads connect communities and provide direct linkages to the Provincial highway network. They are designed to facilitate movement of a large volume of traffic from all types of vehicles including commercial vehicles (e.g. heavy trucks). Traffic movement is the primary function and consideration for arterial roads. Access to land along arterial roads is generally a secondary consideration. a) The Township may restrict access to abutting parcels and control the spacing of driveways to maintain the function and safe use of an arterial road. b) Arterial roads require a minimum 30 metre road allowance width. Road allowances will be widened using such mechanisms as subdivision approvals, consent approvals and Site Plan Control approvals, in order to produce a safe and efficient road transportation network. The width of the road allowance may be permitted to be reduced within the boundaries of Settlement Areas where curbing and drainage systems are present or planned.

7.1.2

Collector Roads

The primary function of collector roads is to provide access to/from arterial roads and local roads. a) New collector roads shall be located in accordance with all applicable policies of this Plan. b) New collector roads shall be designed and constructed to municipal standards prior to their assumption by the Township. The design and construction of the roads shall be overseen, confirmed, and stamped by a qualified engineer. c)

Collector roads require a minimum 30 metre road allowance width. Road allowances will be widened using such mechanisms as subdivision approvals, consent approvals and Site Plan Control approvals, in order to produce a safe and efficient road transportation network. The width of the road allowance may be permitted to be reduced within the boundaries of

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Settlement Areas where curbing and drainage systems are present or planned.

7.1.3

Local Roads

The primary function of local roads is to provide direct access to abutting properties. Roads in plans of subdivision are typically local roads. Lower speed limits and traffic control devices may be necessary to ensure public safety. a) The Township may permit a proponent, at the proponent’s expense, to extend a local road on an unopened road allowance to provide sufficient road frontage to facilitate development of a parcel of land. b) New local roads and extensions of local roads shall be located in accordance with all applicable policies of this Plan. c)

New local roads and extensions of local roads shall be designed and constructed to municipal standards prior to their assumption by the Township, in accordance with the subdivision or development agreement. The design and construction of the roads shall be overseen, confirmed, and stamped by a qualified engineer.

d) Local Roads require a minimum 20 metre road allowance/right of way width. Road allowances will be widened using such mechanisms as subdivision approvals, consent approvals and Site Plan Control approvals, in order to produce a safe and efficient road transportation network.

7.1.3.1 Seasonal Roads Seasonal roads under the jurisdiction of the Township are not maintained and are not open on a year-round basis. They are generally of low priority and carry a minimal amount of traffic. a) The Township may post seasonally maintained roads with signs to indicate that maintenance is limited. Where such roads are classified and posted with a sign, the Township will not be obliged to provide winter control services, nor to convert a seasonally maintained road to a year-round maintained road.

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b) The Township is under no obligation to provide access to properties taking access from a seasonal road. c)

Development is not generally permitted on a seasonal road. Lots with frontage on and/or accessed by seasonal roads may be zoned in a separate category in the implementing by-law to restrict land uses.

d) Council may consider changing the status of a seasonal road to year-round to permit a proposed development on the condition that the proponent upgrade the road per the Local Roads policies. e) The status of a seasonal road may be changed without an amendment to this Plan.

7.1.3.2

Forced Roads

Forced roads are those that deviate from the established road allowances due to topographic challenges such as hills and swamps. a) As a condition to the approval of a plan of subdivision, a plan of condominium, or a consent along a portion of forced road, and of site plan control, the proponent shall be required to confirm that the forced road in question is in the ownership of the Township and/or to convey the forced road and up to a 20 metre road allowance width to the Township.

7.1.3.3 Unopened Road Allowances Unopened road allowances are public roads that have not been opened and assumed for maintenance purposes by the Township. They also include unopened roads on plans of subdivision and former municipal roads that are now effectively unmaintained. a) Where an unopened road allowance is requested to be improved for the purpose of providing driveway access to what would otherwise be a land locked parcel of land, the Township may at its sole discretion: i) sell all, or a portion of an unopened road allowance or ii) enter into a licence agreement and register notice on title that the Township will not be responsible for the repair or maintenance of unopened road allowances, where development is accessed over an unopened road allowance.

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b) There are several historic plans of subdivision that created waterfront communities that have private roads constructed over unassumed/unopened road allowances. The Township will not be responsible for the repair or maintenance of any private road that has been constructed over an unopened or unassumed road allowance.

7.1.4

Frontage on Public Roads

No building or structure shall be erected, extended, or enlarged on any lot within the Township of South Frontenac unless such lot fronts on a public road, except as follows: a) Where a lot fronts onto an unassumed road in a registered plan of subdivision where the road will not be assumed by the Township until the end of the maintenance period. b) Where a model home agreement has been executed by the owner and the Township on a lot prior to registration of a plan of subdivision. c)

Where a lot fronts onto a private road or a private road on an unassumed road allowance, or is accessed over an unopened road allowance, provided: i) The owner demonstrates legal deeded access to the lot over the private road or access over the unopened road allowance through a licence agreement, and ii) The lot is in an appropriate zone that acknowledges the limited service nature of the lot and the proposed use of the lot, such as a Limited Service Residential zone.

d) Where a lot can only be accessed by water provided: i) The owner demonstrates the lot has legal deeded mainland parking and mooring facilities, and ii) The lot is in an appropriate zone that acknowledges the limited service nature of the lot and the proposed use of the lot, such as a Limited Service Residential zone.

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7.1.5

Private Roads

Private roads (private lanes) play an integral role in connecting many seasonal and permanent residences in our community to the Township road network. These roads are not owned or maintained by the Township. They typically consist of rights-of-way over private property benefiting multiple properties. The trend toward the conversion of traditional cottages to year-round residential dwellings has resulted in pressure on private roads that were only ever intended to accommodate seasonal residential use. The imbalance between the needs of permanent residential uses and the service level provided by seasonal private roads has led to concern regarding public health and safety, and the impact that these roads may have on municipal financial well-being. e) Where lot creation is permitted on a new private road by the Land Division policies of this Plan, the new private road shall: i) Intersect with an existing public road which reflects a reasonable standard of pavement or gravel construction and is maintained year round by the municipality; ii) Meet the Township’s Private Road Construction Standards as updated from time to time. The design and construction of the private road shall be overseen, confirmed, and stamped by a qualified professional engineer to the satisfaction of the Township; and iii) Be governed by a condominium agreement, in order to establish the ownership and maintenance of the road among all owners, and to provide a legal obligation to ensure that sufficient funds are in place to ensure the ongoing maintenance of the road in perpetuity. f)

No new waterfront lot creation shall be permitted on existing private roads or on minor extensions of existing private roads unless: i) The private road is designed and constructed to the Township’s Private Road Construction Standards from its intersection with the public road to the new lots; or

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ii) The existing private road and any minor extensions are developed within a common element condominium pursuant to the Condominium Act, as amended, and connects directly to an existing public road. g) Owners who access their properties by private roads are encouraged to establish private road associations and agreements to ensure adequate maintenance of the road, and to improve their private roads to a minimum standard to allow accessibility by emergency service vehicles or to the Township’s Private Road Construction Standards. h) Lot creation through consents and plans of condominium on private roads shall be subject to an agreement to be registered against the title to the lands and that includes provisions acknowledging: i) The Township does not maintain or repair the private road; ii) The private road shall be named and addressed to the Township’s satisfaction for civic addressing and emergency service purposes; iii) Garbage and recycling bins, as well as mailboxes, shall be provided at a common location near the intersection of the Township public road and the private road. iv) The Township does not provide municipal services on the private road that is normally associated with public roads; v) The owners are responsible for all costs necessary to maintain the private road, including the establishing and maintaining signage; vi) The Township is not responsible for any loss or damage created by the owner’s failure to maintain the private road; and, vii) The Township assumes no liability in the event that emergency vehicles are not able to access the lot because of impassable road conditions. i)

Council may consider a request to assume a private road in accordance with Township policy.

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7.1.6

Active Transportation

The Township seeks to provide pedestrian and bicycle-friendly environments to encourage active transportation throughout the Township for residents and tourists of all ages and abilities. This includes providing linkages between settlement areas and the rural area, as well as access to the natural environment, public open space areas, and community facilities. The intent is to encourage increased use of active transportation in the Township as a viable alternative to automobile use and to foster a healthy community. a) The Township shall support the development of a well-connected network of active transportation facilities both within the Township and in the broader context, to increase the range of healthy and accessible transportation and recreation options available to residents of all ages and abilities. b) New development or redevelopment shall be encouraged to consider street connectivity and connectivity of active transportation infrastructure, in coordination with the Township. c)

The Township will consider as a condition of subdivision, consent, condominium or site plan approvals, the dedication of land, by public ownership, easement or partnership agreement for pedestrian and cycling pathways, bicycle parking and vehicle parking adjacent to active transportation corridors, or to facilitate access to, or enhancement of, such corridors.

d) The Township shall encourage improved pedestrian environments within the settlement areas with an emphasis on streetscaping, including the consideration of accessible sidewalks, pedestrian-oriented commercial development along main streets, building design that provides shelter, pedestrian-scaled lighting, street furniture, bicycle racks, and landscaping.

7.2 Parking This Plan intends to promote efficiently planned, compact and accessible development for all modes of transportation. Given that the automobile will continue to be the principal mode of transportation within the Township, sufficient off-street/on-site parking facilities must be established to serve the needs of the intended use.

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a) Adequate off-street/on-site parking must be provided in accordance with the provisions of the implementing by-law, with minimal impact on adjacent uses. For higher density development within Settlement Areas, the Township may consider permitting reduced standards for on-site parking, or permitting offsite parking, where accommodation of on-site parking is not possible. b) In the Settlement Area designation, the Township shall assess parking needs in order to provide adequate on-street and off-street parking, to accommodate short-term parking for shopping and business purposes and long-term parking for those employed in the area. c)

In cases where sufficient on-site parking cannot be accommodated in the Settlement Area designation, the Township at its sole discretion may collect cash- in-lieu pursuant to Section 40 of the Planning Act to be used expressly for the provision of additional parking spaces in an appropriately defined area.

7.3 Railways The Township acknowledges the importance of railways and recognizes its critical role in long-term economic growth and the efficient and effective movement of goods and people. a) All development in proximity to rail facilities shall be developed in accordance with the Federation of Canadian Municipalities and Railway Association of Canada (FCM/RAC) Guidelines for New Development in Proximity to Railway Operations. b) All proposed residential or other sensitive use development within 300 metres of a railway right-of-way will be required to undertake noise studies, to the satisfaction of the Township, in consultation with the appropriate railway operator, and shall undertake appropriate measures to mitigate any adverse effects from noise that were identified. c)

All proposed development within 75 metres of a railway right-of-way will be required to undertake vibration studies, to the satisfaction of the Township, in consultation with the appropriate railway operator, and shall undertake

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appropriate measures to mitigate any adverse effects from vibration that were identified. d) All proposed building setbacks shall be in accordance with the FCM/RAC Guidelines. As a general guideline, buildings shall be setback 30 metres with an appropriate berm abutting the rail right-of-way. Reduced setbacks can be considered in certain circumstances dependant on the proposed use and in conjunction with additional study and alternative safety measures, to the satisfaction of the Township in consultation with the appropriate railway operator. e) All proposed development adjacent to railways shall implement appropriate mitigation measures, including but not limited to, safety setbacks, berms, crash barriers, and security fencing, in accordance with the FCM/RAC Guidelines. f)

All proposed development adjacent to railways shall implement any required notices on title such as warning clauses and/or environmental easements, through appropriate legal mechanisms, to the satisfaction of the Township and the appropriate railway operator.

g) All development in proximity to rail facilities shall evaluate, prioritize, and secure grade separation of railways and major roads, in co-operation with Transport Canada and the appropriate railway operator.

7.4 Water and Sewage Services Provincial policy recognizes three types of water and sewage services: •

Municipal services;

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Private communal services; and

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Individual on-site services.

At the time this Plan was adopted, Sydenham Settlement Area offered partial servicing in the form of centralized municipal water services. All other Settlement Areas rely on

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individual on-site water services and sewage services to facilitate development. Rural Lands and Prime Agricultural Areas also rely on individual on-site water services and sewage services.

7.4.1

Municipal Services

The Provincial Planning Statement and the County of Frontenac Official Plan identify a servicing hierarchy which identifies municipal water services and sewage services as the preferred form of servicing for Settlement Areas. Centralized servicing systems serve entire communities, while decentralized servicing systems serve clusters of residences, businesses and other uses.

7.4.1.1 General Policies a) Where municipal water and sewage services exist or are established over the life of this Plan, development shall connect to these services and existing individual on-site services shall be decommissioned. b) Development within the Settlement Areas will only be approved if sufficient capacity within the available municipal water and sewage systems exist. c)

Holding symbols may be used to permit multi-lot/multi-unit development to proceed in a phased manner upon verification of water and sewage system capacity allowances, Limitations in the capacity or operating performance of the water and/or sewage systems shall be recognized as a constraint to the timing of new development.

d) The Township shall establish an on-going monitoring program for the calculation, reporting and allocation of uncommitted reserve capacity within the municipal water and sewage systems to ensure the efficient use of existing servicing infrastructure. Should the usage at any time reach 80% of the capacity of the system the Township shall initiate a study to investigate means of securing future capacity. e) The extension of municipal water and sewage services to support planned development will be the sole responsibility of the developer. The Township shall pass by-laws and enter into agreements, including financial agreements, with developers and/or property owners for the installation of, or connection to, municipal services.

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New development shall be directed to areas that allow for extensions to existing municipal water and sewage services in an economical and practical manner, provided that such expansion is consistent with the other objectives of this Plan. New development will generally be approved and permitted only in stages of orderly progression from the termination of existing services.

7.4.1.2 Decentralized Services Frontenac County completed a regional Communal Servicing Study in 2019 to assist the County and its member municipalities with the planning, engineering, and economic development tools necessary to enable redevelopment and new development using communal water and sewage services (also known as decentralized services). The Township collaborated with the County and the other Frontenac Townships to establish a jointly owned public utility that will assist with the operation of decentralized municipal water and sewage services within South Frontenac, and across the County as a whole. The Frontenac Municipal Services Corporation was incorporated in November 2023. Decentralized municipal water and sewage services are intended: a) To become the dominant form of servicing within Settlement Areas during the duration of this Plan; b) To support higher density, multi-unit dwellings, as well as mixed-use developments in Settlement Areas and in secondary plan areas, and conservation design subdivisions in the Rural Lands; c)

To allow the expansion of existing Settlement Areas, where appropriate, so that new development is more compact, reflects the existing lot fabric of settlement areas, and promotes walkable communities;

d) To support new commercial, industrial, and business park development; e) To protect lakes by minimizing impacts to water quality; f)

To direct growth to areas with water and sewage services;

g) To support the upgrade of infrastructure within Settlement Areas for existing residents and businesses, and to encourage appropriate intensification development; and

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h) To ensure that future development within the Rural Lands is environmentally responsible and conserves land and important natural resources. i) Development on decentralized municipal water and sewage services shall be the preferred form of servicing within the Settlement Area designation. In Settlement Areas, the priority shall be for multi-unit/multi-lot development to be on decentralized municipal services. These developments shall be implemented through plans of subdivision, plans of condominium, and/or site plan control as appropriate. ii) Development on decentralized municipal water and sewage services should be directed in or near Settlement Areas where community services and amenities are available to support increased population. iii) Where new multi lot and multi-unit development is proposed within a Future Secondary Planning Area as identified on Map H before the secondary plan is prepared, the development may be required to use decentralized municipal water and sewage services, depending on the nature, scale, and density of the development. iv) Where development is proposed adjacent to a Settlement Area, the Township and proponent may negotiate the inclusion of some of the existing Settlement Area lands in the Environmental Assessment for water and sewage servicing through the pre-application consultation process. i)

The Township shall encourage decentralized municipal water and sewage services as an alternative to individual on-site wells and sewage systems elsewhere in the Township, where it is deemed appropriate by the Township.

Decentralized municipal water and sewage services shall be the primary servicing method for new large scale commercial development and industrial/business parks.

Large scale, high density, and mixed-use development located outside of Settlement Areas and the Future Secondary Planning Areas is not permitted as it is inconsistent with the policy priorities of this Plan that direct growth to Settlement Areas.

Development proposals utilizing the conservation design subdivision concept and decentralized municipal services may be permitted outside of Settlement

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Areas where residential uses are permitted, and in accordance with Chapter 9 of this Plan.

7.4.2

Private Communal Services

a) Private communal services may be permitted for recreational, commercial, institutional, and industrial uses, and for multi-lot/multi-use development, in accordance with all applicable regulations.

7.4.3

Partial Services

Partial services refer to the provision of either municipal water or sewage services or private communal water or sewage service, but not both. At the time of adoption of this Plan, Sydenham had partial services in the form of a municipal water service and individual on-site sewage services. a) Partial services shall only be permitted in the following circumstances: i) Where they are necessary to address failed individual on-site sewage services and individual on-site water services in existing development; ii) Within Settlement Areas, to allow for infilling and minor rounding out of existing development on partial services provided that site conditions are suitable for the long-term provision of such services with no negative impacts; or iii) within Settlement Areas where new development will be serviced by individual on-site water services in combination with municipal sewage services or private communal sewage services. b) Any development in areas where partial services are provided, including in the Sydenham Settlement Area, must connect to the available municipal water or sewage service and properly decommission the related individual on-site service on the property. c)

The Township may consider establishing a program to assist property owners to decommission wells in an area where partial municipal water services are provided, to reduce the potential of cross-connections within the municipal drinking water system.

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d) The management of the municipal water system shall include measures to educate the public on the need to conserve water and to reduce requirements for additional water supply and impacts to sewage systems where they exist. e) A partially serviced Settlement Area may only expand on municipal water and sewage services.

7.4.4

Individual On-Site Services

Individual on-site water and sewage services refer to privately owned and operated water and sewage systems on individual properties.

a) Where municipal water and sewage services or private communal water and sewage services are not provided, individual on-site water services and individual on-site sewage services may be used provided that site conditions are suitable for the long-term provision of such services with no negative impacts. b) Within the Settlement Areas shown on Maps A and B, these services may be used for infilling and minor rounding out of existing development. Preference will be to connect to municipal services where available. c)

For the purposes of this section, negative impacts shall be defined as potential risks to human health and safety, and degradation to the quality and quantity of water, sensitive surface water features and sensitive groundwater features, and their related hydrologic functions, due to single, multiple, or successive development. Negative impacts should be assessed through environmental studies including hydrogeological or water quality impact assessments, in accordance with Provincial standards.

d) A hydrogeological assessment and terrain analysis report may be required for development proposals using groundwater sources (i.e., well) in accordance with the Provincial D-Series Environmental Land Use Planning Guideline to demonstrate that there is an adequate water supply (quantity and quality) and that there will be no interference from sewage disposal or unsustainable draw down of the water table. Consideration shall be given to the cumulative impact of development on the available water supply. A water conservation plan for new users may be required in this regard.

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e) A hydrogeological assessment is required for new lots created by consent that would be serviced by a drilled or dug well to demonstrate a viable water supply. The study must be prepared in accordance with Township standards and Provincial guidelines, to the satisfaction of the Township. f)

Waterfront lots may be serviced by drawing water from a lake.

7.5 Public Utilities and Communications Facilities The sustainability, health and safety of South Frontenac residents and its economy is closely related to the public utility corridors, utility networks, and communications facilities that span the municipality. These facilities and corridors include a wide variety of utilities that are owned and operated by both public and private entities, including cellular, broadband and fibre optic networks. a) The Township will work with the utility providers to protect corridors from

inappropriately encroaching development, to help manage public health and safety, to manage any impact from their development/expansion, and, particularly when it benefits the community, to facilitate the logical/cost-effective expansion of these utilities.

b) Public uses necessary for the function of municipal, Provincial, or Federal

government, including a related board, commission or agency, and utilities such as power, water services, roads, railways, telecommunications including provision of cellular and internet, natural gas facilities, will generally be permitted in all land use designations, except the Prime Agricultural Area designation, provided that such use or utility is necessary and appropriate in the proposed location and can be made compatible with surrounding uses. Buildings are prohibited in the Environmental Protection designation.

c) The Township acknowledges development of energy supply including electricity

generation facilities and transmission and distribution systems, energy storage systems, renewable energy systems, and alternative energy systems may be

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required to accommodate current and projected needs. The development of electric power facilities will occur in an orderly manner to facilitate the efficient and reliable provision of adequate electric power. d) Electric generation facilities and transmission and distribution systems are

permitted in all land use designations without an amendment to the Plan provided that the planning of all such facilities is carried out having regard to the other policies of this Plan. Consultation with the municipality will be required on the location of any new facility.

e) The Township recognizes that the installation of communication towers is required

to supply, improve, and maintain the quality of cellular and internet service. A proponent seeking to establish a communication tower shall work with the Township and seek input from the community in accordance with Industry Canada guidelines.

Municipal review of non-municipal proposals shall consider any impact of a proposal on the natural heritage, archaeological potential, and cultural heritage. Appropriate setbacks and mitigation measures shall be recommended through municipal comments on proposals.

g) The Township will work cooperatively with telecommunication companies to

expand broadband and fibre internet services into the area to serve the needs residents and businesses.

7.6 Renewable Energy The Township recognizes the importance of considering renewable energy sources to optimize cleaner energy consumption and power supply and generation in the face of climate change. The Township will support continued renewable energy integration through the following policies: a) Private renewable energy systems may be permitted subject to a zoning bylaw amendment, where proponents can demonstrate it is feasible to develop such projects in accordance with this Plan, and with Provincial and Federal requirements.

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b) Renewable energy uses such as wind, solar and biomass energy facilities will be developed in accordance with applicable Federal and Provincial legislation. c)

The distance from new sensitive receptors, such as new residential uses and community facilities to commercial scale wind turbines, may be regulated by the Zoning By-law.

d) Nothing in this section shall restrict the installation or operation of a smallscale renewable energy system that is mounted directly to a dwelling or other structure, or a self-supporting pole or tower.

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8 How We Will Engage and Consult The purpose of the “How We Will Engage and Consult” section is to guide the interactions of the Township with the public, stakeholders, and Aboriginal groups. This section contains policies to address how public participation will be encouraged and the processes and channels the Township will utilize to ensure equitable discourse. This section also explains how the Township hopes to partner with Aboriginal groups to develop and enact policies along the path to reconciliation. Consultation is intended to foster communication, education of issues, and conflict resolution early in the planning process. The Township recognizes that public consultation is a key component of the planning process. a) All Planning Act applications shall adhere to the prescribed measures for public consultation strategies, public meetings, and notification procedures in accordance with the Planning Act and associated regulations. In some instances, public consultation required by the Township may exceed these requirements as deemed appropriate and as outlined in this Plan. b) The Township shall use a variety of communication methods to seek input on planning matters and to provide information to the public. Depending on the issues, and in accordance with the Planning Act and associated regulations, the Township shall choose the most appropriate method of communication, which may include any or all of the following: i) Personal service or prepaid first class mail; ii) Newsletters; iii) E-mail; iv) Public notice signs; v) Surveys, electronic or mail-out;

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vi) Neighbourhood Open Houses and/or Public Information Centres; vii) Neighbourhood Working Groups or Focus Groups; viii) Information meetings; ix) Statutory public meetings; x) Township website or internet engagement platforms; and/or; xi) Any other methods as deemed necessary by the Township and established by amendment to this Plan. c)

Applicants may be required to provide a public consultation strategy that shall demonstrate to the Township’s satisfaction how an applicant will solicit public input ahead of the holding of a statutory public meeting.

d) Where a development application is deemed to have a potentially significant impact, the Township may require an expanded public consultation process, including additional community meetings, to provide the community with additional information regarding the proposal, such as technical studies and to provide opportunities for conflict resolution. e) The Township may establish alternative public consultation measures to notify prescribed persons and public bodies of proposed development as corporate policies adopted by by-law outside of this Plan, provided the bylaw is approved by Council with appropriate public input. Council may delegate its authority to administer these procedures to an appointed Committee, officer, or employee identified by by-law.

8.1 Engaging with Aboriginal Interests The Township will engage with Aboriginal interests on the path to reconciliation as follows: a) Aboriginal communities will be consulted when development on culturally significant and Treaty lands is proposed or where archaeological assessments and environmental monitoring are required.

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b) Aboriginal communities will be consulted and engaged on projects and land use decisions that may impact Aboriginal rights to continue to practice and live their way of life as a result of their ancestors’ longstanding use and occupancy of land. c)

Aboriginal communities will be consulted and engaged on matters that may impact Aboriginal interests as it pertains to land use, safety, and stewardship.

d) Aboriginal communities will be consulted and engaged on matters that may impact the Aboriginal right to self-determination. e) This Plan shall be implemented in a manner that is consistent with the recognition and affirmation of applicable Aboriginal and treaty rights in accordance with Section 35 of the Constitution Act 1982. The Township shall work with Indigenous communities who have connection to the lands within the Township in the planning process to ensure consultation and engagement is appropriate to the type of planning application or process being undertaken. The Township respects the interests of the Indigenous communities and will seek to work in a collaborative and productive manner. The Township shall engage with Indigenous communities to: i) Coordinate on land use planning matters, in accordance with the Provincial Planning Statement. ii) Consider their interests when identifying, protecting, and managing natural heritage, cultural heritage, and archaeological resources. iii) to identify gaps in ecological protection policies and environmentally sensitive areas. f)

The Township will conduct fully informed and meaningful consultation and engagement with, but not necessarily limited to, the Algonquins of Ontario on matters related to land use and project development within the Township.

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9 Land Division The division of land can take place by consent (severance), by plan of subdivision, and by plan of condominium. Small scale development generally takes place through the consent process, while large scale development generally takes place through a plan of subdivision or plan of condominium. The method of land division chosen shall be undertaken in accordance with the policies of this Plan.

9.1 General Policies Through the land division process, the Township will ensure that sufficient land is made available to accommodate an appropriate range and mix of housing and employment opportunities, and other land uses that will serve the interests of existing and future residents. The following general policies shall be used as the underlying framework on which land division practices within the Township will be based. a) New lot creation shall be consistent with the policies of the Provincial Planning Statement, shall conform to the Frontenac County Official Plan, and shall conform to this Plan. b) The frontage, size and shape of any lot created shall be appropriate for the proposed use, water and sewage services, and location, and shall conform to the provisions of the implementing by-law. i) A minimum 0.8 hectare lot size and a minimum 76 metre frontage on a public road shall be required for non-waterfront lots serviced by individual on-site water and sewage services. ii) A minimum 1.0 hectare lot size, a minimum 76 metre frontage on a public road or private road, and a minimum 91 metre frontage on a waterbody shall be required for residential waterfront lots serviced by individual on-site water and sewage services. iii) Notwithstanding b. above, a waterfront lot created adjacent to a narrow waterbody shall have a minimum 150 metres of water frontage in order to

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ensure safe boating and swimming conditions, to avoid an overdeveloped appearance in a constricted area and to help ensure a reasonable separation between residential uses. iv) Notwithstanding b. above, a waterfront lot created adjacent to a shallow waterbody shall have a minimum 150 metres of waterfrontage because shallow waterbodies tend to be more environmentally sensitive and less intensive usage is appropriate. v) Reductions in lot size, water frontage or lot frontage may be varied without amendment to this Plan, provided that the intent of applicable Official Plan policies are met, and the reduction is recognized through an appropriate planning process, such as a minor variance or zoning by-law amendment. vi) In considering reductions to lot size, water frontage or lot frontage, consideration will be given to ensuring there is a sufficient development envelope to accommodate the intended use and appropriate water and sewage services outside the required setback from the highwater mark, all other applicable setbacks, and any other natural features or natural hazard. vii) Within a Settlement Area, the lot size of lots that will be serviced by municipal water and sewage services should reflect the existing lot fabric of the village or hamlet unless otherwise established in a secondary plan. viii) Within a Future Secondary Planning Area but outside a Settlement Area, the lot size of lots that will be serviced by municipal water and sewage services shall be established through the secondary planning process. c)

Land division is not permitted in the Prime Agricultural Area designation, except in accordance with the Agricultural Lot Creation Policies of this Plan.

d) Land division is not permitted within 300 meters of an at-capacity lake trout lake, except in accordance with the policies of Section 5.3.2. e) New lots shall be approved only when it has been established that soil and drainage conditions are suitable to permit the proper siting of buildings and to permit the installation of an adequate means of sewage disposal. f)

An adequate quantity of potable water and sewage capacity shall be available for each new lot. Applicants shall provide sufficient technical

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information to demonstrate this to the satisfaction of the applicable review agency, and in accordance with the policies of Section 7.4. g) Where available, development of the new lots will be required to connect to municipal water and sewage services. h) No land division shall result in the landlocking of any parcel of land and/or in a situation where the existing or potential ability to develop any parcel of land is significantly undermined by virtue of limited public road frontage. i)

No land division shall be permitted where safe vehicular access from the proposed lot to the adjacent public road cannot be provided due to conditions such as limited sight lines, grades or proximity to intersections.

Compatibility and any separation distances required between the proposed land use for the lot and the neighbouring land uses (for example, agriculture, mineral aggregates, waste management, industrial) shall be addressed.

In considering land division applications, regard shall be had to the Cultural Heritage policies in Section 6, including requirements with respect to the preservation of the cultural heritage resources of the Rideau Canal and to the identification and preservation of significant archaeological resources.

On lands that contain or abut a waterbody or watercourse, it shall be demonstrated that there is a sufficient development envelope on the proposed lot to accommodate the intended use and appropriate water and sewage services outside the required setback from the highwater mark and all other applicable setbacks.

m) Where lands are subject to flooding, erosion, or other natural hazards it shall be demonstrated that a development envelope and safe access to the proposed lot is available outside any hazards. The advice of the appropriate conservation authority shall be sought in this regard. n) Approval for the creation of new lots on lands that contain environmentally sensitive areas such as natural heritage features and areas shall not be granted unless sufficient lands are available outside the sensitive areas to accommodate the development and associated services. In considering the creation of new lots on lands that contain natural heritage features and areas, the Township shall have regard for limiting disturbance to these

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features and areas. If an existing lot contains a natural heritage feature and area or a portion of such, the property may only be divided such that the natural heritage feature and area is contained wholly within either the new lot or the lot to be retained and not split between the two. o) Each new lot proposed along the waterfront must have at least one suitable location for water access without the need for dredging or removal of emergent or submerged vegetation. p) The Township will require dedication of land for road widening, and for forced roads, in accordance with the policies of this Plan in order to ensure the Township has deeded ownership of land on which to improve public roads over time. q) The Township shall require dedication of land for parks or cash-in-lieu in accordance with the policies of this Plan.

9.2 Plans of Subdivision/ Plans of Condominium 9.2.1

General Policies

a) Prior to considering any land division application, the Township shall establish whether a plan of subdivision is necessary for the proper and orderly development of the lands. A plan of subdivision shall normally be required in the following instances: i) More than total of three (3) new lots are to be created on a land holding; ii) New public roads or an extension to an existing road are required; iii) An extension to trunk mains for municipal water and/or sewage services is required; or iv) If the size, shape, location and physical features of the subject land or the number of lots the site is capable of accommodating would be better suited to the more thorough review of the subdivision approval process.

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b) Development of land by plan of condominium shall be required when the creation of individual units and common areas within a single lot is proposed. c)

The proposed subdivision or condominium shall be at a scale which is compatible with the existing or anticipated scale of development in the area.

d) Background information shall be provided by the developer to the satisfaction of the Township demonstrating the appropriateness of the location for the plan of subdivision or plan of condominium. This information may include, but not be limited to, drainage studies, servicing studies, traffic impact studies and environmental impact assessment. e) The plan of subdivision or plan of condominium shall be adequately serviced with and makes suitable provision for services including, but not limited to, roads, water and sewage, storm sewers, waste collection and disposal, public utilities, fire and police protection, parks, schools, and other community facilities. f)

The minimum lot size in a plan of subdivision or plan of condominium shall be determined by the completion of a servicing options report and/or a hydrogeological study and terrain analysis.

g) The supporting servicing options report and/or hydrogeological study and terrain analysis should account for the inclusion of up to two additional residential units on each residential lot or unit. h) Stormwater management, lot grading and drainage, and engineering design shall meet Township standards. i)

Existing public access roads shall have the capability to support the additional traffic loads anticipated from the proposal. Where upgrading and additional maintenance may be required, the Township will assess the financial impact of these additional expenditures and may levy charges or request a contribution from the developer to offset these costs. The subdivision or condominium internal road system shall be accessed from a public road which reflects a reasonable standard of pavement or gravel construction and is maintained year-round.

An internal road system shall be provided which will allow ease of access for emergency vehicles and provide for fire route considerations as necessary.

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In consultation with the Fire Department, consideration shall be given to the installation of appropriate infrastructure, (i.e., dry hydrant) to ensure there is a sufficient supply of water available for firefighting services within the boundaries of, or in proximity to, the subdivision. k)

Plans of subdivision or plans of condominium shall be designed to allow for the appropriate integration of the subject lands with the adjacent lands, such as compatibility with existing development, pedestrian connections to parks, and future road connections.

As many trees as possible shall be preserved, particularly mature and healthy stands of trees, and reforestation shall take place where appropriate.

m) Topography and/or vegetation shall be maintained and augmented to create an appropriate or desirable environment and buffering may be required to ensure compatibility with adjacent uses. n) Landscaping and tree planting shall be incorporated to achieve a welcoming, pedestrian-scale environment, and enhance the appearance of the development and its compatibility with surrounding areas. o) Subdivisions and condominiums will be designed with consideration for active transportation and will include sidewalks and trails that can enhance connections within the transportation network where the Municipality determines it is appropriate. p) Plans of subdivision and plans of condominium shall address issues of energy conservation and sustainability. q) Plans of subdivision shall accommodate low and medium to higher density development (e.g. multi-unit) subject to adequate water and sewage services. r)

Draft approval of plans of subdivision and plans of condominium shall include conditions which must be satisfied prior to final approval of the plan. The developer will be required to meet conditions of draft approval within a specified time-period, failing which, draft plan approval will lapse. Requests for extensions of the lapsing approval will be considered by the Township, provided there has been evidence of progression on fulfilling the conditions

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of approval by the proponent and that the policies of the Plan have not changed in a manner which would impact the development. s)

Prior to final approval of a plan of subdivision or plan of condominium, the owner will be required to enter into an agreement with the Township and to file necessary financial securities to ensure that conditions of approval are fulfilled.

In accordance with the provisions of the Planning Act, the Township may by by-law deem any part of a registered plan of subdivision not to be a plan of subdivision, provided the plan of subdivision has been registered for 8 years or more.

9.2.2

Conservation Design

This Plan anticipates the creation of new housing in the Rural Lands. Conservation design subdivisions or condominiums are a way to allow that housing while preserving the rural character of the area. Conservation design subdivisions or condominiums provide clusters of housing on small lots on a portion of the parcel. This design is intended to accommodate a reasonable degree of growth and development by utilizing municipal water and sewage services in order to preserve the community’s rural character and natural resources, and to maintain larger areas of land preserved for a variety of uses including small-scale agricultural production, recreation, open space, and conservation. The following policies apply to conservation design development: a) Conservation design subdivisions and condominiums will be permitted across the Township where: i) Residential uses are permitted including lands with waterfrontage, and ii) The landholding is at least 4 hectares in size and capable of supporting at least five (5) single detached dwelling units based on conventional individual on-site water and sewage systems. b) The minimum lot area should generally be 0.33 hectares in conservation design developments. Smaller lot sizes may be considered provided that the type of housing is consistent with the rural character of the area.

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Conservation design developments shall utilize municipal water and sewage services in accordance with the policies of this Plan.

d) Conservation design subdivisions and condominiums are encouraged to identify a conservation theme or themes. This theme shall be identified at the time of the initial application. Conservation themes may include, but are not limited to, forest stewardship, water quality preservation, farmland preservation, natural habitat restoration, viewshed preservation, or archaeological and historic properties preservation. e) A minimum of 50% of the net developable area (i.e. gross area less undevelopable, constrained lands) shall be protected for the feature(s) identified for conservation through the development. f)

Mechanisms to guarantee that 50% of the lands will be protected from development will include conservation agreements, dedication to land conservation organizations, land trust, or a corporation or trust owned jointly or in common by the owners of the lots, or similar means deemed acceptable to Council.

g) The protected lands will be required to be rezoned to ensure their continued protection from development.

9.3 Consent Policies Where a plan of subdivision is not considered necessary for proper development, consent to convey land may be granted provided the following policies, any other relevant policies of this Plan, are adhered to.

9.3.1

General Policies

a) Consents shall be considered for administrative purposes, such as lot line adjustments, utility easements and conservation easements, having regard to the other relevant policies of this Plan. b) Prior to approving any application for consent which would result in the creation of a new lot, the long-term development potential of the overall land holding will be considered in order to ensure that additional future

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development potential of the land is not compromised. If the property has potential as a future subdivision site: i) the safest, most convenient access point(s) to the public road system should be retained for possible future use for internal subdivision roads; ii) the size of a lot created by consent should be appropriate for the proposed use in order to avoid the inefficient use of land; and iii) the lot created by consent should be located in such a way that the future design of a plan of subdivision can be accommodated. c)

In order to fully assess an application for consent, the Township may require the submission of additional information and studies.

d) The creation of a new back lot shall not be permitted through the consent process. e) The severance of a parcel of land including an additional residential unit may only be permitted subject to all other policies of this Plan. f)

The access to the proposed lots to be severed and retained shall be to the satisfaction of the Township: i) Non-waterfront lots must have frontage on an opened and assumed public road which reflects a reasonable standard of pavement or gravel construction and is maintained year-round. ii) Waterfront residential lots must have frontage on an opened and assumed public road which reflects a reasonable standard of pavement or gravel construction and is maintained year-round, or a private road that is developed to the Township’s satisfaction in accordance with Section 7.1. iii) The creation of lots through consent shall be discouraged on arterial roads outside of Settlement Areas to protect the current and projected long term transportation needs for the corridors. iv) On islands and portions of the mainland only accessible by water, the creation of lots through consent will only be considered where the lot has direct shoreline frontage, and deeded mainland vehicle parking and boat docking facilities are available.

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g) The Township must be satisfied that any lots created by consent can be supplied with such municipal services as fire protection, road maintenance, storm drainage and where applicable, water supply and sewage disposal facilities, such that the provision of services does not adversely affect the Township finances. h) For any division of land, the Township may impose conditions to the approval of the consent. A development agreement registered on title may be required to implement recommendations of professional staff, external agencies, and technical studies. i)

9.3.2

Where lands being severed for conservation and open space uses are being transferred into the ownership of not-for-profit conservation agencies, any existing dwelling severed from the larger land holding to facilitate the transfer of land for conservation purposes will not count towards the maximum of three consents allowed since November 25, 2003. Confirmation of the transfer of ownership of the majority of the lands into the ownership of the conservation agency shall be required at the time of application through a purchase and sale agreement, or similar documentation.

Rural Lot Creation Policies

a) In the Rural Lands designation, a maximum of three (3) new lots (exclusive of the retained parcel) may be permitted through the consent process from a lot of record as it existed on November 25, 2003, where it is demonstrated that a plan of subdivision is not necessary for the orderly development of the land and will not limit such development by plan of subdivision. The lot of record that existed on November 25, 2003 shall be deemed to exclude any portion of the lot that was subject to a consent application that was conditionally approved prior to November 25, 2003, provided that the consent conditions were satisfied and the lot was created in accordance with the decision to approve the consent, regardless of whether the consent lot was conveyed after November 25, 2003. b) In the Rural Lands designation, additional consents may be granted to allow residential lot creation by way of infilling within existing concentrations of residential development. In the Rural Lands designation, infilling shall refer to situations where the lands under consideration front upon a public road and

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are between two existing rural residential lots (i.e. side lot lines form the boundaries of the area subject to infilling), or an existing residential lot and a natural or humanmade barrier such as a public road, a navigable stream or a railway right-of-way, separated by not more than approximately 100 metres and located on the same side of the road. Infilling shall also refer to situations where waterfront lands under consideration accessed by a private road are between two existing waterfront residential lots.

9.3.3

Settlement Area Lot Creation Policies

a) In the Settlement Area designation, consents may be granted for: i) Infilling built-up areas, and rounding out the boundary of the settlement area ii) Creation of new lots in already developed areas; iii) Lot enlargement, lot boundary adjustments and title correction purposes; and, iv) Assembling land for future development. b) In the Settlement Area designation, where the proposed development has the effect of extending the built-up area beyond its existing limits, the Township will ensure that new lots are adjacent to or abut the existing limit of the built-up area.

9.3.4

Agricultural Lot Creation Policies

a) Consents may only be permitted on lands designated Prime Agricultural Area for the following purposes, in accordance with other policies of this Plan: i) To create a farm holding where both the severed and retained lots are large enough to support a farm operation. The minimum lot size shall be established in the implementing by-law; ii) For a lot addition to enlarge a farm parcel to make it a larger, more viable operation;

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iii) Infrastructure, where the facility or corridor cannot be accommodated through the use of easements or rights-of-way; iv) Lot adjustments for legal or technical reasons and minor boundary adjustments; v) One new residential lot per farm consolidation for a residence surplus to an agricultural operation; vi) To create a lot for an agricultural-related use. b) Consents to sever a residential lot for a residence, including any associated additional residential units, surplus to an agricultural operation resulting from a farm consolidation are subject to the following: i) The lands to be consolidated as part of the farming operation have been purchased by a bona fide farming operator prior to the application for consent or there is a legally binding agreement of purchase and sale. ii) The residence surplus to a farming operation must be considered a habitable residential dwelling that meets building code requirements for occupancy. iii) The proposed lot containing the dwelling shall have a minimum lot area of 0.8 hectares and a maximum lot area based on: iv) The area required to accommodate the surplus dwelling, any associated additional residential units, accessory residential buildings and structures, existing access, and water and sewage services; v) Safe and direct access to a public road that is maintained year-round, to the satisfaction of the Township; vi) Compatibility with surrounding established lot fabric; vii) Location within proximity to an existing building cluster; and, viii) Minimization of agricultural land consumption. ix) The proposed lot containing the dwelling meets Minimum Distance Separation (MDS) I formulae requirements from any existing livestock facility or anaerobic digester on the remnant parcel.

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x) The zoning on any remnant parcel of farmland shall be amended to prohibit a dwelling and additional residential units. c)

For the purposes of this section: i) A farm consolidation means the acquisition of additional farm parcels to be operated as one farm operation within the Township and/or in a municipality adjacent to the Township. ii) A bona fide farmer:

Must own and be the operator of a farming operation on the lands from which the surplus dwelling is proposed to severed;
Must provide proof of ownership of other farm properties, including proof of a farm business registration number applicable to the properties;
Must own a residence elsewhere therefore rendering the residence on the subject farm surplus to their needs; and,
May include a limited company sole proprietorship, incorporated company, numbered company, partnership, non-profit, or similar ownership forms, provided they have a farm business registration number.

d) Consent to create a lot for an agriculture-related use shall have a minimum lot area of 0.8 hectares and a maximum lot area based on: i) The area required to accommodate the use, existing access, and appropriate water and sewage services; ii) Safe and direct access to a public road that is maintained year-round, to the satisfaction of the Township; iii) Compatibility with surrounding established lot fabric; iv) Location within proximity to an existing building cluster; and, v) Minimization of agricultural land consumption.

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10 Secondary Plans Secondary Plans establish more detailed policies to address specific land use and development issues in particular areas that required more consideration. Secondary Plans may be adopted for areas such as Settlement Areas, Employment Areas, large tracts of undeveloped land on Rural Lands, areas that are multi-faceted and complex, and areas planned to undergo fundamental changes in terms of planned function or land use pattern.

10.1 General Policies e) The preparation of secondary plans shall be guided by the intent and purpose of this Plan and shall be developed having regard for: •

Surrounding land uses;

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Environmental constraints and impacts;

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The physical suitability of the land in relation to the servicing approach;

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Public utilities;

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Schools, parks, and other community facility uses;

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The major road systems particularly as they relate to accessibility and safety;

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Housing types and forecasted populations; and

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Forecasted employment growth.

A secondary plan will address and coordinate matters such as: •

definition of the boundaries of the study area

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type and location of proposed land uses, including parks and open spaces, schools and community facilities, commercial areas, and employment areas

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assigning a mix of residential and/or non-residential land uses

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density of development

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land ownership pattern

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road design including the location of arterial and collector roads

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traffic impacts and improvements required to accommodate new development and active transportation

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subdivision of land

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protecting the natural heritage system

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protecting cultural heritage resources

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identifying and protecting prime agricultural land

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stormwater management

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timing and staging of proposed development

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appropriateness of intensification initiatives

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avoiding natural hazards

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providing public service facilities including libraries, recreation, fire protection and education facilities

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improving accessibility for persons with disabilities

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climate change mitigation and adaptation strategies

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integration with adjacent established land uses

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detailed servicing policies for the development area, as well as for existing uses (e.g. main street, commercial, residential), including potential for intensification and any expansion of the settlement area boundary;

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ensuring that new development will have no negative impacts or adverse effects on the quality and quantity of water (i.e., groundwater and surface water supplies).

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strategies for implementation

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a) Secondary plans may contemplate permitting a wider range of residential uses including townhouses and multiple unit dwellings within Rural Lands. b) Secondary plans will be prepared, presented for public consultation, and adopted in the same manner as an Official Plan Amendment, and will form part of Section 10. Secondary plans are to be read in conjunction with the rest of Official Plan. Secondary plans should be sufficiently flexible to permit minor deviations or adjustments in land use boundaries, road alignments, and density provided the general intent of both this Plan and the secondary plan are maintained. However, where there is discrepancy between the Official Plan and secondary plan policies, the more detailed policies of the secondary plan shall take precedence. c)

Where the Township is leading the secondary plan process, a terms of reference specific to the area intended for the secondary plan will be prepared prior to the initiation of the secondary plan.

d) The Township may require development proponents to prepare a secondary plan before new development is permitted in any and all areas including Settlement Areas, Rural Lands and Future Secondary Planning Areas, in accordance with this Plan. e) Any privately initiated secondary plan shall require Township approval of a terms of reference prior to the initiation of the secondary plan process. The terms of reference should identify all required supporting studies and reports, and how the plan will adhere to Official Plan policies. All municipal fees and expenses related to a privately-initiated secondary plan shall be the responsibility of the proponent. f)

The priority locations for the development of secondary plans shall be in Settlement Areas and Employment Areas shown on Maps A and B, and in Future Secondary Planning Areas shown on Map H.

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10.2 Future Secondary Planning Areas Future Secondary Planning Areas shown on Map H identify where further study is needed to confirm that these areas can accommodate anticipated future growth on municipal water and sewage services, and where secondary planning is required to direct growth and guide change in these areas. Future Secondary Planning Areas generally extend one kilometre from settlement area boundaries, and they include lands between Settlement Areas along connecting roads to capture potential future expansion areas and Employment Areas. They exclude lands in the Prime Agricultural Area designation and Provincially Significant Wetlands, as they are not available for development. Two of the Future Secondary Planning Areas extend south along Perth Road and Battersea Road toward Glenburnie and the boundary with the City of Kingston. a) The Township will initiate and lead groundwater studies for Future Secondary Planning Areas to identify areas with suitable water quantity and quality to support development on municipal communal services. b) Until such time as a required secondary plan is approved for Future Secondary Planning Area, the Township may permit limited land division and/or development, and conservation design subdivisions, provided such development conforms with this Plan and does not compromise or predetermine the outcome of the secondary plan, to the satisfaction of the Township. c)

Existing development is recognized and existing uses are permitted to continue in the Future Secondary Planning Areas.

d) Future Secondary Plan Areas shall be placed in an appropriate category in the implementing by-law in order to control the amount and scale of development until such time as a secondary plan is complete.

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11 Implementation This section addresses how the Official Plan will be implemented through various Township procedures and by-laws, and coordination with other agencies. Requirements for various development processes and development applications are also explained in this section.

11.1 Amendments to the Plan a) Any amendment to this Plan must: i) be consistent with the Provincial Planning Statement; ii) be consistent with any Provincial plan in effect for the Township; iii) be in conformity with the County of Frontenac Official Plan; and iv) not conflict with other policies and the general intent of this Official Plan. b) When amendments are made to the Official Plan, appropriate amendments may also be required to the implementing by-law. c)

Minor corrections to this Plan are permitted if the proposed change is of a technical or an administrative nature undertaken for the purpose of correcting formatting (e.g., text font, boldface, italics, capitalization, etc.), spelling or grammar errors, page numbers or section numbers, headings, section cross-references, or any other minor technical errors that do not impact the interpretation of policy.

d) An Official Plan amendment will not be necessary for the purpose of preparing an Official Plan consolidation of amendments.

11.2 Monitoring a) This Plan shall be reviewed no later than ten years following its date of approval.

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b) The Township may complete a review that includes a comprehensive review of the Official Plan which takes place every five years following the initial tenyear period, should it be deemed to be warranted. c)

The Township will monitor the Plan at regular intervals to determine if the objectives of the Plan are being met as it relates to estimated population growth, new housing created, affordable housing created, and estimated jobs created in each major economic sector. If any of the assumptions on which this Plan is based were to change substantially, a partial or complete review of the Plan may be undertaken at that time in order to determine whether the policies of the Plan are still appropriate.

d) In accordance with the Planning Act, as part of this review, the Township will hold a special public meeting to discuss the need for revisions to the Official Plan. If changes are warranted, appropriate amendments will be made following the review.

11.3 Construction of Public Works The Township may undertake public works for the purpose of implementing this Plan. No public works shall be undertaken that do not conform to the intent and purpose of the Plan.

11.4 Land Acquisition The Township may acquire and hold land within the Township for the purpose of development that implements this Official Plan. The Township may also sell, lease, or otherwise dispose of such land when no longer required in accordance with the Municipal Act and other relevant provisions of this Plan.

11.5 Zoning By-law a) Following approval of the Official Plan, the Township shall enact new and/or updated Zoning By-law provisions to implement the Plan. As set out in

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Section 34 of the Planning Act, the Zoning By-law will regulate the use of land, the erection and use of buildings and structures, yard requirements, setbacks, parking and loading space requirements and other such matters. b) Subject to Section 24 of the Planning Act, no zoning by-law shall be passed unless it is in conformity with this Plan. c)

The zoning by-law will include provisions for the potential development of lots legally existing at the time of passage of the zoning bylaw that do not conform to the size or other requirements of the zoning by-law.

d) It is not the intent of this Plan to unnecessarily prevent the continuation, expansion or enlargement of existing uses which do not conform with the land use designations or related policies of this Plan and thereby create situations of unnecessary hardship. i) Council may, where deemed advisable, zone those uses legally existing at the date of adoption of the Official Plan and/or legally existing prior to the adoption of an implementing zoning by-law, so as to recognize the use existing, provided this does not result in an increased adverse effect on the use of adjacent lands. ii) In certain circumstances, it may be desirable to grant the extension or enlargement of a non-conforming use as provided by the Planning Act and by this Plan. e) Council may, in conjunction with a zoning by-law passed pursuant to Section 34 of the Planning Act, impose one or more prescribed conditions on the use, erection or location of buildings or structures, and may require an owner of land to which the by-law applies to enter into an agreement with the Township relating to the condition(s). This agreement may be registered against the lands to which it applies, and the Township may enforce the agreement against the owner and any and all subsequent owners of the land.

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11.6 Holding Provisions Pursuant to Section 36 of the Planning Act, the Township may utilize holding provisions in conjunction with the Zoning By-law. Holding provisions consist of holding “h” symbols placed over individual properties or holding “h” overlays placed over geographic areas. It is intended that holding provisions shall be implemented by means of the implementing Zoning By-law. The Zoning By-law shall specify the uses of land permitted and any regulations applying to the land during the time for which the holding provisions are in place. Conditions or criteria that are to be satisfied before the holding provisions can be removed shall be clearly stated in the Zoning By-law. When the requirements are met to the satisfaction of the Township, the holding provision may be removed by the Township in accordance with the provisions of the Planning Act. Such conditions include but are not limited to entering into a subdivision/condominium/site plan agreement with the Township, undertaking certain studies, required infrastructure improvements, or meeting financial obligations. a) The Township may use holding provisions in a Zoning By-law to meet the following objectives: i) To assist in the phasing of development and/or redevelopment; ii) To co-ordinate development and/or redevelopment with the provision of municipal communal water and sewage, storm sewer and other services; iii) To control development and/or redevelopment which may necessitate special design considerations; iv) To delay or phase development and/or redevelopment until such time that stated planning related criteria can be satisfied. b) To aid in the selection of sites or areas that may be subject to holding provisions, the following locational criteria are identified: i) lands in a built-up area which are undeveloped; ii) lands which are unserviced;

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iii) lands which do not have adequate access or frontage onto a public roadway; iv) lands which may be contaminated and/or are adjacent to hazardous, noxious, temporary or otherwise undesirable uses or activities; and v) lands which are near or fronting onto public roads which are subject to hazardous conditions or are inadequate to handle current traffic volumes.

11.7 Temporary Use By-laws Pursuant to Section 39 of the Planning Act, Council may pass a Temporary Use By-law for the purpose of allowing a use that is otherwise prohibited by the Zoning By-law. a) The temporary use may be initially authorized for a period of time up to three years from the date of the passing of the by-law, except in the case of garden suites which may be authorized for up to twenty years with the initial approval, with further extensions of three years. b) A Temporary Use By-law may be extended by by-law for further periods of not more than three years each. c)

Upon the expiry of a Temporary Use By-law, the use authorized by the bylaw shall cease, unless extended by by-law.

d) The following criteria shall be evaluated for applications for temporary uses: i) The proposed use shall be compatible or can be made compatible with the surrounding land uses, ii) Required services shall be adequate for the proposed use, iii) Access and parking are appropriate for the proposed use, iv) The difficulty involved in terminating the proposed use when the authorizing by-law expires; and v) The difficulty in restoring the subject lands, buildings and structures to either their initial state or an improved state.

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11.8 Interim Control By-laws The Township may pass Interim Control by-laws to control the use of land, buildings, or structures within designated areas of the Township and in accordance with the provisions of Section 38 of the Planning Act to prevent or limit development until detailed studies for the subject lands are completed and approved by the Township. Any Interim Control by-law approved by the Township shall initially be in effect for a period of up to one year from the date of passing of the by-law but may be extended for a maximum of one additional year.

11.9 Part Lot Control By-law In accordance with the Planning Act, part lot control has the effect of preventing the division of land in a registered plan of subdivision, other than that allowed for in the approved plan of subdivision, without further approvals. The part lot control provisions of the Planning Act allow a municipality to pass by-laws to remove part lot control from all or any part of a registered plan of subdivision. Such a by-law has the effect of allowing the conveyance of a portion of a lot without requiring the approval of the land division committee. a) The Township may pass by-laws to exempt all, or parts of, registered plans of subdivision from part-lot control. b) Part Lot Control By-laws may be repealed or amended by the Township.

11.10 Other By-laws The Township may pass by-laws under the authority of the Municipal Act or any other Act may implement the policies of this Plan. For instance, By-laws dealing with the regulation of derelict motor vehicles, wrecking yards, trailers or signs may be passed by the Township where considered appropriate. Any such By-law shall conform to this Plan.

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11.10.1 Safe Properties and Property Standards The Township may adopt a Property Standards By-law as provided for under the Building Code Act with the objective of maintaining buildings, structures, and properties in the Township in a good state of repair. The By-Law may be reviewed from time-totime with respect to the standards for maintenance of buildings and properties and without limiting the foregoing, shall include consideration for: a) The maintenance of yards and accessory buildings; b) The maintenance of residential and non-residential buildings and structures; c)

Occupancy standards;

d) Notices and orders; and, e) Administration and enforcement measures.

11.10.2

Shoreline Protection By-law

The Township may establish a Shoreline Protection By-law under the Municipal Act to control or prevent the degradation of waterfront areas which could be caused by the removal of trees and vegetation or the disturbance of native soils.

11.10.3

Cash-in-lieu of Parking Facilities

The Township may establish a by-law to permit Council to enter into an agreement with an owner of land to exempt the owner from the off-street parking requirements of the implementing by-law, and to require monetary payment to the Township as consideration for granting the exemption.

11.11 Delegation of Authority a) Council may delegate its authority for various approval or advisory functions in accordance with the provisions of enabling legislation including the Planning Act, the Municipal Act, and the Ontario Heritage Act.

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b) Council may, by by-law, delegate its authority for various approval or advisory functions to: i) A committee of council; or, ii) An individual who is an officer, employee, or agent of the municipality. c)

The delegation of applications under the Planning Act does not alter any notice or public meeting requirements or limit appeal rights. It also does not change the requirements under the Planning Act for land use planning decisions to be consistent with the Provincial Planning Statement and to conform or not conflict with Provincial plans or the County of Frontenac Official Plan.

d) In receiving and reviewing a planning application, a committee of Council or an appointed officer, employee, or agent, which has been delegated authority, will provide information to the public and host required public meetings in accordance with the Planning Act. Consultation with the applicable Conservation Authority, the County of Frontenac, Parks Canada, Provincial ministries, Indigenous communities, and other applicable agencies will be completed. e) Council may delegate its authority for planning applications, by by-law, as follows: i) Consents (Land Severances); ii) Validation Certificates; and, iii) Minor Zoning By-Law Amendments including: iv) A by-law to remove a holding symbol under Section 36 of the Planning Act where the conditions to remove the holding symbol have been met and any required agreements have been executed. v) A by-law to permit a temporary use under Section 39 of the Planning Act.

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11.12 Committee of Adjustment A Committee of Adjustment has been appointed by Council to make decisions on the following types of applications: a) A minor variance to the zoning by-law; b) The extension or enlargement of a legal non-conforming use; c)

To allow a change in the use of land, buildings or structures from one legal non-conforming use for a purpose that is similar to the purpose for which it was used on the day the by-law was passed or is more compatible with the uses permitted by the by-law;

d) A consent for land division.

11.12.1

Minor Variance

a) The Committee of Adjustment may grant a minor variance from provisions of a zoning by-law, if the Committee is satisfied that: i) That the general intent and purpose of the Official Plan is maintained; ii) That the general intent and purpose of the Zoning By-law is maintained; iii) The variance is desirable for the appropriate development or use of the land, building, or structure; and iv) The variance is minor in nature. b) The Committee of Adjustment may attach such conditions as it deems appropriate to the approval of the application for a minor variance, including a development agreement or site plan approval where required in this Plan, any reasonable requirements, recommendations of Township departments or the submission of studies. c)

In considering whether an application for a minor variance is desirable for the appropriate development or use of the land, building, or structure, the

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Committee of Adjustment shall have regard for, but will not necessarily be limited to, the following: i) The proposed development meets the intent of all applicable policies of this Plan; ii) The conformity of the proposal to any design guidelines or other by-laws which implement the Plan; iii) The proposed development shall be compatible with surrounding uses, buildings, or structures, and development standards associated with adjacent properties, and if necessary, shall incorporate means of mitigating adverse effects on abutting land uses to ensure compatibility; iv) The ability of the site to function in an appropriate manner in terms of site servicing, access, parking for vehicles and bicycles, or any other matter and means of improving such function, including considerations for universal accessibility; and, v) Whether the application and the cumulative impact of the proposed variances would be more appropriately addressed through a Zoning Bylaw Amendment. d) In considering whether a proposed variance is minor, the Committee of Adjustment shall have regard for, but will not necessarily be limited to, the following: i) Technical or physical reasons for not complying with the Zoning By-law; ii) Size or comparison in size; iii) If it is too large or too important to be considered minor; iv) If it is rounding out development in the area; and, v) Impact on adjacent properties and the general surrounding area.

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11.12.2 Permission to Change, Extend or Enlarge a Non-Conforming Use a) The Committee of Adjustment may grant a permission to change, extend or enlarge a legal non-conforming use, if the Committee is satisfied that: i) the application is desirable for appropriate development of the subject property; and ii) the application will result in undue adverse impacts on the surrounding properties and neighbourhood. b) Proposals to change, extend or enlarge a non-conforming use will be reviewed against all applicable policies of this Plan, including, but not limited to, those in Section 3.11. i) The Committee of Adjustment may attach such conditions as it deems appropriate to the approval of the application for a legal non-conforming use, including a development agreement or site plan approval where required in this Plan and by the Township’s Site Plan Control By-Law, and any reasonable requirements or recommendations of Township departments or the findings of applicable studies or plans.

11.12.3

Consents

a) All decisions made regarding applications for consent shall consider the land division policies of Section 9 and all other applicable policies of this Plan.

11.13 Dedication and Tenure of Land for Parks and Conservation a) In accordance with the Township’s Parkland Dedication By-law the Township will require parkland dedication or cash-in-lieu of parkland.

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b) In considering lot creation by plan of subdivision or consent application, or unit creation condominium, the Township may require the applicant to dedicate up to 5% of the land to the provision of public open space for residential or institutional developments. The Township may require that the applicant dedicate 2% of the land for commercial or industrial developments to the provision of public open space. c)

The Township may, as a condition of site plan control approval, require the applicant to dedicate up to 5% of the land to the provision of public open space for residential or institutional developments. The Township may require that the applicant dedicate 2% of the land for commercial or industrial developments to the provision of public open space.

d) At the discretion of Council, this dedication may take the form of land or payment in lieu, pursuant to Section 51.1 of the Planning Act. e)

Where development is proposed on a site, part of which has physical or natural hazards, then such land shall not necessarily be acceptable as part of the required parkland dedication under the Planning Act. All lands dedicated to the Township shall be conveyed in a physical condition that is acceptable to the Township.

Outside of the parkland dedication provisions of the Planning Act, the Township encourages the use of innovative forms of tenure and ownership including conservation easements, property acquisition by a local land trust, and/or local conservation authority and the use of available tax incentive programs to ensure long term conservation of unique or important natural environmental properties within South Frontenac. When consents are pursued that have the effect of facilitating the transfer of land into the ownership of a not-for-profit conservation agency, Council shall not require dedication of land, or payment of cash-in-lieu of parkland, provided the longterm intent is conservation of unique or important natural environment features.

11.14 Site Plan Control Site Plan Control ensures that development in the Township is undertaken in accordance with the Township’s Official Plan, Zoning By-laws, other applicable

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Township By-laws, Provincial policies and regulations, and Township Standards. Site Plan Control has the effect of protecting both public and private interests in relation to proposed new developments. It is also used to mitigate or eliminate negative impacts on adjacent land uses and ensures that certain features of a development are maintained into the future. a) Pursuant to Section 41 of the Planning Act, the Township establishes the entire municipality as a Site Plan Control area. The Township shall establish a Site Plan Control by-law to regulate development under Section 41 of the Planning Act. b) The Township may, as a condition of site plan approval, require the dedication of land for the widening of any street or for improvements to an intersection to the width set out in Section 7.1. The conveyance shall apply to the full frontage of the property wherever a deficiency exists.

11.15 Community Improvement Plans The Township recognizes the importance of supporting and encouraging economic investment to realize the community vision and alignment with Township strategic planning objectives. To that end, the Township has the ability, as provided through Section 28 of the Planning Act to provide financial incentives to achieve certain social and community goals. a) The community improvement policies of this Plan are enabling policies under the Planning Act. The Community Improvement Area applies to all lands within the municipal boundary. It is the intent of Council that the Community Improvement Area may be designated, in whole or in part, by by-law, as one or more defined community improvement project areas for which detailed community improvement plans will be prepared. b) Community improvement plans are created for various situations where there is an identified community need. Therefore, the designation of a

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community improvement project area, and the creation of a community improvement plan, will be entirely at the discretion of Council. c)

The provision of financial assistance in a community improvement plan will be entirely at the discretion of Council. The Township shall be satisfied that its participation in community improvement activities will be within the financial capabilities of the Township.

11.16 Community Planning Permit System The Township may implement a Community Planning Permit System (CPPS) as a planning tool to streamline the development approvals process. This CPPS is a land use planning tool that combines zoning, site plan control, site alteration, and minor variance processes into one application and approval process, pursuant to the Planning Act. When the Township develops a CPPS, comprehensive policies shall be established by amendment to this Plan to: a) Identify the area that is to be a Community Planning Permit area and subject to the Community Planning Permit By-law; b) Set out the scope of the authority that may be delegated and limitations on the delegation, if Council intends to delegate authority under the Community Planning Permit By-law; c)

Contain a statement of the goals, objective, and policies in proposing a Community Planning Permit System for the area;

d) Set out the types of criteria that may be included in the Community Planning Permit By-law for determining whether any class of development or any use of land may be permitted by Community Planning Permit; and, e) Set out the types of conditions that may be included in the Community Planning Permit By-law.

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11.17 Pre-application Consultation a) Pre-application consultation may be required for all planning applications where the Township is the approval authority. The Township may structure the pre-application consultation process to include multiple stages, where warranted, based on the complexity of the proposal and the type of application. Details regarding the process will be included in a preapplication consultation by-law. b) The Township may establish pre-application consultation fees to cover staff time to review and assess application information and technical studies prior to declaring an application complete. c)

The Township may require a proponent to hold a public open house as part of the pre-application consultation process, prior to any statutory public meetings required by the Planning Act. The open houses will be held for large or complex applications and will be at the discretion of the municipality.

d) Where applications require the approval of the County of Frontenac (i.e., Official Plan Amendments), the County will be involved in pre-application consultation and will assist the Township in determining the requirements of a complete application. The County will be engaged early in this process to assist in ensuring any concerns or issues the approval authority may have can be addressed early in the application process.

11.18 Complete Application Requirements a) The submission of a complete application may include, but not be limited to, the completion of any applicable municipal forms, the payment of all required fees, the submission of studies, reports and drawings, and technical comments on studies, reports and drawings by all relevant departments, agencies, ministries, or third-party peer reviewers.

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b) In situations where the Township acts as the planning approval authority, the Township shall request additional information and material that it needs to thoroughly assess development proposals or Planning Act applications. Such information that may be required to deem an application complete may include but is not limited to any of the following: 1.

Agricultural Impact Assessment;

Agrology and Soil Capability Study;

Amendment to the regional Source Protection Plan;

Arborist report;

Archaeological Resource Assessment;

Assessment of Adequacy of Public Services/Conceptual Site Servicing Study;

Assessment of Landform Feature;

Concept Plan/Plot Plan/Survey Sketch showing the ultimate use of land;

Cultural Heritage Impact Statement;

Ecological site assessment;
Environmental Impact Assessment;
Erosion and Sediment Control Plan;
Floodplain Management Study;
Geotechnical Study/Slope Stability Assessment;
Groundwater Impact Assessment;
Hydrogeological and Terrain Analysis;
Hydrologic and Hydraulic Study;
Impact Assessment of Adjacent Waste Disposal / Former Landfill Site (i.e. D4 MECP Guideline study);
Lake Impact Study;

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Lakeshore Capacity Assessment;
Land use compatibility study;
Landscaping plan;
Lot grading and drainage plan
Mine Hazard Study / Abandoned Pit or Quarry;
Mineral Aggregate Impact Assessment;
Minimum Distance Separation Formulae;
Noise/Vibration Study (i.e., D-6 MECP Guideline study, NPC-300 study);
Parking and/or loading study
Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessment (ESA);
Phase 2 Environmental Site Assessment (ESA);
Planning Justification;
Public Consultation Strategy;
Reasonable Use Study;
Record of Site Condition;
Servicing Options Report;
Shadow Study;
Shoreline Planting Plan;
Stormwater Management Plan;
Three dimensional building mass model;
Transportation Impact Study or Brief or Community Traffic Study;
Tree inventory;
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Statement of achievement of the Site Plan Control requirements of this Plan; and/or,
Any other studies required by the Township that are not reflected in the above list. c)

Any additional studies or information that is required as part of a complete application under the Planning Act will be at the discretion of the municipality, to ensure that all the relevant and required information pertaining to a development application is available to enable Council or its designated approval authorities to make informed decisions within the prescribed time periods. It also ensures that the public and other stakeholders have access to all relevant information early in the planning process.

d) Studies shall meet any terms of reference or requirements established by the Township or appropriate approval authority through the pre-application consultation process with the Township. e) All required reports and technical studies will be carried out by qualified professional retained by and at the expense of the proponent. The Township may require a peer review of any report or study by an appropriate public agency or a professional consultant retained by the Township at the proponent’s expense.

12 Site Specific Policy Areas This section sets out site specific approvals from previous Official Plans, and which had not been fully developed at the time this Plan was prepared. The sites described below are identified on Map A. a) Part Lot 38, Concession VII, Storrington District – 2965 Battersea Road, McGarvey Stone House

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i) The site shown on Map A as Area 1 in the Rural Lands designation may be used for a multiple unit residential building containing not more than six dwelling units. b) Part Lot 25, Concession VII, Storrington District – Collins Lake Estate i) The site shown on Map A as Area 2 in the Rural Lands designation, may be used for highway commercial uses. Such highway commercial uses shall be limited to daycare facilities, personal service shops, professional offices, grocery stores and retail stores. c) Part Lot 1, Concession XII, Bedford District – Buck Lake i) The site shown on Map A as Area 3 in the Rural Lands designation shall have a minimum lot area of 92.9 sq. metres (1,000 sq. feet). The use of these lands shall be limited to boat docking facilities only. Docking facilities shall be limited to 25 spaces, 20 of which shall be made available to property-owners on Porcupine and Buck Islands. No further severances shall be permitted and, except for the docking structure, the remainder of the lands shall be maintained in a natural vegetative state. Maintenance of the docking facilities shall be undertaken in an environmentally sensitive manner. d) Special Lot Waterfrontage Criteria (Pt. Lots 24 and 25, Concession X, Storrington District) i) The site shown on Map A as Area 4 in the Rural Lands designation shall not be permitted any consents for lot creation. e) Pt. Lots 27, 28 and 29, Concession XI, Bedford District – Timmerman Island i) The site shown on Map A as Area 5 in the Rural Lands designation may be permitted up to seven single detached dwellings, provided the following policies and all other relevant policies of this Official Plan are met: The property must have sufficient private mainland parking and boat docking/launching facilities to service the number of persons and single detached dwellings proposed without placing demands on existing public access facilities;

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The lands will be placed in a separate category in the Zoning By-law. The location of the dwellings must meet the setbacks and other lot criteria of the Zoning By-law such that lot division could take place in the future if desirable; The required site plan will be in sufficient detail to permit it to be adapted for use as an application for a registered plan of subdivision. The development will be by a plan of subdivision, thereby ensuring that the land and the development shown on it will be capable of being subdivided in accordance with the policies of the Official Plan and the requirements of the Planning Act. The site plan shall be registered against the lands. These policies are intended to allow development on the lands described only and they are not intended to be used to evade the normal consent or subdivision process. f)

Pt Block K, Plan 50, Loughborough District – Closed Sydenham Waste Site i) The site shown on Map A as Area 5 in the Settlement Area designation is a closed waste site within lands owned by the Township adjacent to Sydenham Lake, in the area of the Point Park, according to Provincial records. This landfill operated through the 1970s and 1980s and is understood to be limited in area. There is no associated area of influence around this facility as the majority of surrounding lands are owned by the Township. The Township will work with the Province to determine the boundaries of the closed landfill. The Township will undertake a review and testing, if necessary, to determine if the landfill remains any risk to future development.

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13 Definitions This section of the Plan provides additional information on how to interpret legislative references. The Provincial Planning Statement, 2024, includes definitions of numerous terms used in its policies (i.e., “development”, “sensitive land uses”, “adjacent lands”, etc.). Those definitions will apply when reading this Plan, where those terms are used. Where a definition is required for clarification of a term used in this Plan that is not defined in the Provincial Planning Statement, or where the definition differs from the Provincial Planning Statement for the purposes of this Plan, the definitions found in this section shall be referenced. Additional residential unit: means a self-contained residential unit with its own kitchen, bathroom facilities, and sleeping areas within a principal dwelling or within a structure accessory to a principal dwelling and located on the same lot. Back lot: means a lot that does not have frontage on a waterbody and that is physically separated from the shoreline by a legally conveyable parcel of land and a private road. Co-housing: means a dwelling unit that combines the autonomy of compact selfcontained private dwellings with the benefits of shared, spacious community amenities that typically include a large dining room, kitchen, recreation spaces, meeting rooms, etc. Flex housing: means the floor plan and layout of a dwelling unit has built-in features that allow the available space/use to be easily change, as needed. Garden suite: means a one-unit detached residential structure containing bathroom and kitchen facilities that is accessory to an existing residential structure, and that is designed to be portable. Modular home: means a home that has been built to the Ontario Building Code, inside a home-building factory. Once complete, the modules (or components of these homes) are transported by truck to their new location and assembled by qualified trades people onto the already poured foundation.

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Self-determination: means the right of Aboriginal communities to freely determine their political condition and pursue their form of economic, social, and cultural development within their traditional and treaty territories. Small-scale renewable energy system: means a renewable energy system which produces electricity primarily for domestic, on-site consumption, and which may include a limited sale of electricity to the transmission grid. Waterbody, narrow: means an area where the maximum general distance from shoreline to shoreline is 150 metres for a lake. Guidelines for measuring narrow waterbodies are included in Figure 1 to this Plan. Waterbody, shallow: means an area where the water is less than 3 metres deep, 30 metres offshore at low water.

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To:

Council

From:

Director, Development Services

Date of Meeting:

May 20, 2025

Subject:

Environmental Impact Study (EIS) Guidelines Final Document

Report Number:

2025-079

Summary The purpose of this report is to inform Council of the recently completed Environmental Impact Study (EIS) Guidelines (Exhibit A). Environmental Impact Studies (EIS) are an important tool used through the development review process to help protect, maintain, enhance and restore the Township’s natural heritage system. These guidelines are intended to be a resource for the development community (applicants, developers, consultants, etc.) to assist in the preparation, submission, and review of Environmental Impact Studies and to assist Planning Services staff during the development review process. Recommendation

That Council receive the Environmental Impact Study (EIS) Guidelines as included in Exhibit A to this Report; and
That Council direct staff to use the EIS Guidelines for all planning applications where applicable. Background Changes made a couple of years ago by the province no longer allow Conservation Authorities to provide comments on natural heritage features and resources, but they still comment on natural hazards. In 2023, to address the lack of support that the municipalities in the County can receive from Conservation Authorities, the County and the four Townships issued a request for proposals for a consulting firm to provide review services for natural heritage issues. Envision Consultants Ltd. was retained and has been providing peer review services for South Frontenac, the County, and the other Frontenac Townships. Previously, each Conservation Authority would have their own guidelines or expectations when it came to what should be included in an EIS and how it should be conducted. Without that guidance, and to ensure consistency across the County, staff asked Envision Consultants Ltd. to prepare a proposal and cost estimate for the preparation of EIS Guidelines that could be used County-wide. They provided a proposal for the preparation of the guidelines at a cost of $10,500. www.southfrontenac.net South Frontenac is a welcoming and thriving rural community.

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Discussion/Analysis The purpose of an EIS is to ensure that a proposed development does not negatively impact natural heritage features as defined by the province and the Township’s Official Plan, and to recommend any mitigation measures that should be implemented as part of the development, if appropriate. The guidelines help proponents identify and avoid conflicts between proposed development and natural heritage features through an analysis before finalizing development plans. Additionally, they define the roles and responsibilities of relevant agencies and provide tools and templates to streamline the process, including options for avoiding or waiving the EIS requirement where applicable. Ultimately, these guidelines ensure consistent application of land use policies, fostering a balanced approach to development and conservation across the Township. Work on the EIS Guidelines took place over 2024. It included consultation with staff from South Frontenac, the County, other Frontenac Townships, and Conservation Authorities. The final version of the document was delivered to staff in December 2024. The intention is that these guidelines will serve as a ‘road map’ of expected study contents for biologists and environmental planners working with a property owner on an EIS and associated planning application. The clarity of these guidelines will result in cost savings for any planning application that has a natural heritage component. Financial Implications A total of $5,250 was utilized from the Planning Department operations budget. Relationship to Strategic Plan ☐ Not applicable to this report. ☒ This initiative adheres to the following strategic pillars and directions of the 2023-2026 Strategic Plan. • •

Pillar: Sustainable Long-Term Prosperity Action Item (If Applicable): We will work with local, regional, provincial, and federal stakeholders to achieve the community’s long-term environmental, economic, and social priorities.

Climate Considerations ☐ Not applicable to this report. ☒ This initiative supports climate change mitigation/adaption efforts in South Frontenac; and/or impacts the Township’s resilience to climate change. Notice/Consultation Township and County Planning staff www.southfrontenac.net South Frontenac is a welcoming and thriving rural community.

Township of South Frontenac Staff Report Number – 2025-079

Attachments Exhibit A – Environmental Impact Study (EIS) Guidelines Approvals Submitted By:

Brad Wright, RPP, MCIP, AICP, PLE Director of Development Services Approved By:

Louise Fragnito, CPA, CGA Chief Administrative Officer

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Summary of Environmental Impact Study Guidelines Environmental Impact Study (EIS) guidelines play an important role for citizens, applicants, consultants, and decision-makers by ensuring that environmental considerations are incorporated into project planning and decision-making within the Township of South Frontenac. For citizens of South Frontenac, guidelines promote transparency in assessing potential environmental consequences of proposed developments. Guidelines ensure that assessments are completed in a structured and formal matter, allowing for trust and accountability between project developers and the public. For applicants, guidelines offer a clear, structured method to identify and mitigate environmental risks related to their projects. By adhering to guidelines, applicants can avoid delays in project progression, minimize potential environmental harm, and enhance credibility and acceptability of projects within South Frontenac. For consultants and developers carrying out projects within South Frontenac, guidelines provide a basis for making decisions regarding project management and investments. Guidelines ensure that all relevant environmental factors are considered, reducing the likelihood of negative impacts that may lead to legal disputes or regulatory fines. In conclusion, EIS guidelines are essential in promoting responsible development practices that balance economic growth with environmental protection. How to use this document Any applicant or property owner that has been directed by the municipality to prepare an EIS for their project should review this document and must provide a copy to the qualified professional that they retain to conduct the study.

Township of South Frontenac EIS Guidelines ii

EnVision Consultants Ltd. Project #: 24-0684 December 2024

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TABLE OF CONTENTS 1.

Environmental Impact Study Overview ……………………………………………………………………………………. 1 1.1

Definition of an Environmental Impact Study …………………………………………………………………………… 1

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Purpose of an Environmental Impact Study …………………………………………………………………………….. 2

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When is an Environmental Impact Study Required? ………………………………………………………………… 3

Steps Involved in an Environmental Impact Study …………………………………………………………………… 5

Components OF an Environmental Impact Study ……………………………………………………………………. 7 3.1

Existing Conditions …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 7

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Site Description ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 7

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Ecological Features and Functions ……………………………………………………………………………………………. 8

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Corridors and Linkages …………………………………………………………………………………………………………….10

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Proposed Development ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………10

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Evaluation of Ecological Impacts ………………………………………………………………………………………………11

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Mitigation Measures …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………12

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Policies and Legislation …………………………………………………………………………………………………………….12

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Recommendations ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………13

3.10 Appendices ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….13 3.11 Executive Summary ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….14 4.

Conclusion……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..15

References …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….16

LIST OF APPENDICES APPENDIX A: Terms of Reference Checklist APPENDIX B: Scoping of Inventories, Associated Protocols and Delineations

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ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STUDY OVERVIEW The Township of South Frontenac supports healthy and prosperous communities. To provide this support, specific policies and measures need to be followed when there is a potential impact of sitespecific development on natural heritage features (NHF) and hydrologic features (HF). The term “site” is described as the specific geographical area where a proposed project or development will be located whereas the term “study area” refers to the 120 m surrounding the site. The term development is defined as any works or the footprint of any structures in or adjacent to a NHF or HF, including but not limited to dwellings, sheds, decks, docks, boathouses, lot grading, or shoreline alterations. Wetlands, woodlands and habitat are examples of natural heritage features. Wetlands, watercourses and groundwater recharge areas are examples of hydrologic features. The guidelines in this document set expectations for the Environmental Impact Study (EIS) process and for EIS requirements. The guidelines ensure that studies on NHF and/or HF within the Township are consistent among one another and that reports follow consistent application of County and Township EIS related policy. This will ensure a balanced approach to development and conservation throughout the Township. The guidelines intend to identify EIS requirements under the Provincial Planning Statement, County Official Plan, Township Official Plan, and By-laws, to support local natural heritage conservation objectives, and to facilitate the review of EIS studies for land use planning applications by the Township of South Frontenac. The intent of the EIS Guidelines is to:

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Establish a standardized set of study criteria specific to NHF and HF; Avoid conflicts between proposed development and NHF and/or HF through constraints analysis prior to development layout; Provide a planning tool that can be used by the applicant to address environmental considerations throughout the development process; Ensure high quality, consistent studies and reporting methods; and, Facilitate and expedite the environmental review process.

DEFINITION OF AN ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STUDY

An EIS is a process that addresses the potential impact of site-specific development on NHF and HF. Studies will identify proposed developments that may impact NHF and/or HF, identify and assess anticipated and potential impacts on NHF and/or HF, identify measures that may be used to mitigate any potential impacts to NHF and/or HF, define development setbacks that are ecologically sustainable, and include statements that address possible negative impacts beyond the boundaries of the site where development is proposed (if applicable). They often provide recommendations for protection, enhancement, and monitoring for NHF and HF.

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PURPOSE OF AN ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STUDY

The Township recognizes the importance of natural heritage conservation as a planning objective as it contributes to the high quality of life we have come to expect in our communities. This important connection to natural heritage areas is reflected in the planning policies that are applicable within the Township’s jurisdiction. In some instances, plans and policies do not permit development and/or site alteration in certain NHF or HF. In other situations, development and/or site alteration may be permitted in other NHF or HF, and on lands adjacent to NHF or HF. However, for this to be permitted, it must be demonstrated that the proposed development and/or site alteration will have no negative impacts either on the feature or on its ecological/hydrologic function. It is a priority of the Township to avoid negative environmental impacts. When this is not possible, the proponent must then review and provide industry acceptable measures to mitigate all potential negative impacts. An EIS has two main purposes: 1.

The EIS is a planning tool used by the proponent to design the development proposal and/or site alteration to avoid negative environmental impacts and enhance the natural environment to ensure the natural setting is an asset. The environmental constraints section of an EIS must begin early in the design process, prior to development layout. The EIS will identify development constraints and identify areas that are appropriate for development. The EIS is a decision-making tool that provides the information needed by the Township to determine whether the proposal complies with the applicable plans, policies and regulations.

The EIS must be based on good scientific data and analyses that are defensible and that adequately address impacts on environmental features and functions. The EIS process must be integrated into the planning of a proposed project to ensure timely consideration of environmental factors and to avoid delays in the planning and approval process. The municipality is the planning authority responsible for reviewing and approving an EIS. An EIS should be initiated only after a Terms of Reference is approved following a formal pre-application consultation process with municipal planning staff. The Township currently lacks the qualified professionals to review an EIS, so the Terms of Reference and EIS will be peer reviewed by a third party, at the applicant’s expense. The completed EIS must be submitted to the Township with the application for a development proposal requiring approval under the Planning Act. In accordance with the Complete Application Policies set out in the County’s and Township’s Official Plans, the EIS is to be prepared by a qualified professional. Approval of the EIS means that the study itself meets acceptable technical standards; however, it does not ensure approval of the planning application. These EIS Guidelines have been arranged in such a way that the first section of the EIS, which constitutes the constraints analysis, can be submitted to the planning authority. Understanding the constraints within a site at a high level provides guidance to understand if the proposed development plan is possible by estimating the net developable area within a site, identifies where potential impacts Township of South Frontenac EIS Guidelines 2

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may occur and then provides the required scoping details to determine the surveys required to address those potential impacts through an EIS. Although submitting a constraints analysis is recommended for all sites as a way for the proposed proponent of the application to complete their internal due diligence, sites with limited or no NHF or HF may choose to skip this step. The relevant Conservation Authority should review when a proposed project is within their regulated areas.

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WHEN IS AN ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STUDY REQUIRED?

An EIS must be submitted where development or site alteration is proposed wholly or partially within, or adjacent to a NHF and/or HF as defined in Provincial, County, and Township policies and regulations. An EIS may be required based on multiple features or layers of features/potential features (e.g., development in a woodland, not yet classified as significant) where there is potential for significance, other natural heritage features or habitat to be present (refer to NHFs and HFs described below). •

Provincially Significant Wetland (PSW) • Development and site alteration shall not be permitted on lands within PSWs or the associated buffer as per the relevant policy.

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Provincially Significant Life Science Area of Natural and Scientific Interest (ANSI) • No development shall be permitted in a provincially significant ANSI or the associated buffer, as per the relevant policy, unless it can be demonstrated, through an EIS, that there will be no negative impacts on the ANSI and its ecological function.

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Non-Provincially Significant Life Science Area of Natural and Scientific Interest • No development shall be permitted in a non-provincially significant ANSI or the associated buffer, as per the relevant policy, unless it can be demonstrated, through an EIS, that there will be no negative impacts on the ANSI and its ecological function.

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Habitat of Endangered Species and Threatened Species • No development shall be permitted unless it can be demonstrated that there will be no negative impacts on ecological function through an EIS or the required Provincial or Federal approvals are obtained to permit such impacts.

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Significant Woodlands • No development and/or site alteration in significant woodlands or the associated buffer, as per the relevant policy, unless it can be demonstrated, through an EIS, that there will be no negative impacts on the significant woodland and its ecological function.

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Significant Wildlife Habitat

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No development and/or site alteration in significant wildlife habitat or the associated buffer, as per the relevant policy, unless it can be demonstrated, through an EIS, that there will be no negative impacts on the significant wildlife habitat and its ecological function.

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Fish Habitat • No development and site alteration in fish habitat or the associated buffer, as per the relevant policy, unless it can be demonstrated, through an EIS, that there will be no negative impacts on the fish habitat or on their ecological functions 1 or the required Federal approvals are obtained to permit such impacts.

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At Capacity Lake Trout Lakes • EIS required as development shall not be permitted within at capacity Lake Trout lakes 2,3.

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Significant Valleylands • Development and site alteration shall not be permitted in significant valleylands or the associated buffer, as per the relevant policy, unless it can be demonstrated, through an EIS that there will be no negative impacts on the natural features or their ecological functions.

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Coastal Wetlands • Development and site alteration in coastal wetlands (not including significant coastal wetlands) or the associated buffer, as per the relevant policy, unless it can be demonstrated, through an EIS that there will be no negative impacts on the natural features or their ecological functions.

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Locally Significant Wetlands • Development and site alteration shall not be permitted.

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Unevaluated Wetlands • Development and site alteration shall not be permitted.

1New development along watercourses and waterbodies which have demonstrated no negative impact on the fish

habitat or on their ecological functions shall require a minimum setback. These setbacks shall remain undisturbed and naturally vegetated, where possible. 2Township Official Plan contains policies to protect these lakes; however, it includes specific exceptions related to

specific development works related to development near at-capacity Lake Trout lakes. 3At Capacity Lake Trout lakes require an EIS. Additionally, there must be a minimum 300 m distance between the

lake and the proposed development including installation of new septic systems (not replacement).

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STEPS INVOLVED IN AN ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STUDY An EIS should include seven overall steps: Step 1: Initial consultation to determine the scope of the EIS. 

Involves consultation with the appropriate approval authority that has jurisdiction over the study area where the proposed development will occur. Members of the submission review team will be established during this step. Submission review team members may include relevant Township members and any other party that will provide input on the submitted EIS. Conversation between the submission party (i.e., the applicant and their consultants) and relevant Township members will establish the scope, content, format and potential issues and concerns that the EIS should address.

Step 2: Terms of Reference development and a site visit. 

A Terms of Reference is developed by the environmental consultant hired by the applicant, using the ‘Terms of Reference Checklist’ in Appendix A as a guideline. The applicants, their consultants and the submission review team will then perform a site visit to confirm that the Terms of Reference has been adequately scoped. The submission review team will provide comments on the Terms of Reference prior to the start of the EIS.

Step 3: Undertake appropriate field investigations. 

The environmental consultant will undertake the appropriate field investigations and surveys as determined by the Terms of Reference. Refer to Appendix A: Terms of Reference Checklist and Appendix B: Scoping of Inventories, Associated Protocols and Delineations.

Step 4: EIS reporting. 

Contents of the EIS report including the relevant sections as described in Section 3 are developed by the environmental consultant.

Step 5: Ongoing consultation. 

Reporting to the submission review team is recommended so that the consulting team and the submission review team can maintain a dialogue throughout the process and the Terms of Reference can be adapted based on dialogue and feedback obtained from the results of the undertaken field studies.

Step 6: Review of submitted EIS by the submission review team. 

Once the EIS report is submitted, the submission review team will begin their review of the document. If the report is not deemed acceptable, the EIS will be sent back to the applicant and their consultants along with comments from the review team which may include the requirements for further studies. The submission review team will inform the applicant when the EIS is deemed acceptable in terms of content, clarity, and completeness. After this process, the Township can accept the EIS and process the development application, taking into consideration that the final comments from the submission review team for the EIS have been addressed.

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Step 7: Monitoring. 

If the application is approved, monitoring will enable the municipality, through development agreements or other similar, practical tools, the potential to require subsequent changes to site conditions if the environmental effects are found to exceed predicted effects or targets, or if there are identifiable negative effects. Monitoring of the environmental effects of the proposed development also provides well-documented, local examples of best management practices for certain types of development associated with particular types of NHF and/or HF and their functions that can be potentially applied to other development applications to create a consistent review process. Recommended monitoring programs must be practical in the context of staff capacity.

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COMPONENTS OF AN ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STUDY This section lists typical components of an EIS. The level of detail required for an EIS would be outlined in the Terms of Reference and depends on the development proposal and on the presence of significant NHF, HF and their function within the site and study area and any additional NHF or HF identified within the site. Methodologies, timing, and techniques used to perform the ecological inventory, literature review of relevant reports, current intensity of use of the site, and natural heritage planning components relevant to the site must be included within an EIS.

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EXISTING CONDITIONS

A detailed overview of the existing conditions for the site of the proposed development must be documented in the EIS based on survey requirements agreed to in the Terms of Reference and following applicable survey protocols (refer to Appendix A: Terms of Reference Checklist and Appendix B: Scoping of Inventories, Associated Protocols and Delineations). This section should identify potential preliminary issues, outline information gaps and the need for additional surveys and data collection. This section should include: 

Planning context including existing designations, zoning and permitted uses.

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Site location maps and appropriate figures detailing the existing conditions related to documented field surveys.

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Known NHF within and beyond the site limits. This may include ANSI, wetlands, significant wildlife habitat, habitats of Endangered or Threatened species and fish habitat.

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Location of boundaries or edges of relevant identified features and functions.

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Interconnections or corridors with adjacent natural features.

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Identification of hazard lands which includes floodplains, watercourses, wetlands, Great Lakes coastlines, and steep slopes.

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Hydrological assessments to understand how groundwater interacts with features within the site.

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Geomorphological assessments to understand how natural stream movement over time can potentially impact proposed developments.

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A review of critical issues.

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Watershed targets and recommendations.

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SITE DESCRIPTION

The site should be described at the landscape, vegetation, community and species scale. The following should be included in the site description: 

Description of the soils, landforms and surficial geology based on a review of mapping and available literature.

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Hydrological or hydrogeological resources and issues, including surface water features, recharge/discharge zones, groundwater elevations and flow directions, connections between groundwater and surface water features.

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A pre-development water balance to assess the quantity and quality of existing water budget components on the site.

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Biophysical inventory and analysis of terrestrial and aquatic communities, functions and processes that may be affected by development.

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Analysis of inter-relationships of the biophysical information, to show an overview of the existing ecosystem within the subject site as it relates to the larger local and regional ecosystem. Potential examples include linkage between features, such as groundwater-vegetation communities or groundwater-surface water relationships.

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Description of natural features and components of the natural heritage system of the site (examples include wetlands, environmentally sensitive areas, ANSI, woodland, rivers, ravine corridor etc.). Criteria to evaluate features significance should be included.

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ECOLOGICAL FEATURES AND FUNCTIONS

An evaluation of components of the natural heritage system and the site’s characteristics are included in this section. This includes identification of the key features and functions and: 

Whether the feature or function is measurable in its occurrence, and if so, its significance in terms of maintaining biodiversity.

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Whether the feature or function contributes to the quality and integrity of the area.

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Whether the feature or function contributes to the identification of the area as a NHF or area.

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Whether there is a reasonable expectation that the feature or function is sensitive to the proposed development.

Topics to be considered and to be included in the EIS as required are: Ecological Functions 

Biodiversity (landscape, community and species levels);

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Habitat for aquatic and terrestrial species as it related to provision of food, shelter, reproduction, refuge from predators and movement for species;

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Habitat contiguity (size and shape);

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Species and habitat representation and abundance;

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Vegetation structure, density, diversity and distribution;

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Connections and linkages;

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Proximity to other relevant natural areas;

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Proximity to hydraulic features;

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Hydrological functions (i.e., hydrogeology, fluvial geomorphology and hydrology);

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Nutrient and energy cycling;

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Succession and disturbance;

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Reproduction and dispersal;

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Landscape linkages; and,

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Relationship between species and communities.

Wetland Functions 

Groundwater recharge and discharge;

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Water storage and release;

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Flood damage reduction;

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Shoreline stabilization;

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Sediment trapping;

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Nutrient and contaminant uptake and removal;

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Food chain support;

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Habitat for fish and wildlife; and,

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Attendant social and economic benefits.

Natural Heritage Features and Landscapes 

Moderating climate;

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Maintaining water cycles;

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Providing habitat for all species; and,

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Supplying oxygen and sequestering carbon dioxide.

Benefits of Importance to Humans 

Contributing to healthy and productive landscapes;

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Cleaning, conveying and storing of water;

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Improving air quality;

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Preventing erosion;

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Converting and storing atmospheric carbon;

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Providing natural resources and green space for human activities; and,

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Aesthetic and quality of life benefit.

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Job creation or loss;

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Property value;

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Community cohesion;

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Public transportation;

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Noise pollution;

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Increased/decreased traffic; and,

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Potential exposure to pesticides and chemicals.

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CORRIDORS AND LINKAGES

Describe existing and potential linkages between natural areas. The EIS should assess the following potential linkages within the site: 

Hydrological function (riparian areas, flood plains, valley lands, drainage areas, surface and groundwater connections, recharge and discharge areas);

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Degree of connection with natural areas (proximity, distance, intervening land use, corridors) and opportunities for connections through restoration; and,

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Linkage along the river corridor and the effect of stormwater management proposals.

Existing linkages should also consider the existing matrix and its ability to facilitate wildlife movement and how this matrix may change after the proposed development occurs. Assessment should include an evaluation of: 

Natural areas and habitats linked (number of sites linked and site sizes and conditions);

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The linkage habitat type (anthropogenic [e.g. utility corridor, hedgerow, plantation]; to natural community, river floodplain, etc.);

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Corridor/linkage main cover type quality;

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Corridor/linkage length and width;

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Continuity (e.g., long gaps greater than 100 m, or gaps containing roads or other barriers to gaps less than 30 m wide containing no barriers);

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Existing wildlife use in corridors; and,

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Opportunities to restore or enhance cover within corridors between natural areas.

After the ecological function analysis of each feature noted above has been assessed, a landscape feature containing all the individual features and their functions along with their connections between each other will be developed to form a Natural Heritage System to be protected from development. After the Natural Heritage System is defined on constraints mapping, the preliminary development area is identified. On-site or adjacent features that are proposed to not be protected from development will be reviewed and assessed through the submitted EIS to determine if removal is possible with regards to form and function and policy compliance.

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PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT

This section of the EIS report should include details about the proposed development. This should include, but not be limited to, the following: • • • •

The land use of the subject property and whether the current proposal will change that use. A description of the existing conditions on the site, including existing structures. A description of any proposed new structures, including buildings and other accessory structures, such as decks, docks, boathouses, gazebos, etc. How the property is, or will be, accessed and any areas dedicated to parking.

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How the property is serviced in terms of water and sewage services and whether any upgrades or changes to those services are part of the proposed development. A copy of the site plan and any associated drawings that the applicant has prepared for the planning application and/or building permit process.

EVALUATION OF ECOLOGICAL IMPACTS

It should be noted that scientific literature must be consulted and cited in the body of the report to support statements made. Evaluation of ecological impacts include: 

Mapping of all resources including existing and proposed grades. The environmental constraints to development should be overlaid onto one map illustrating the subject site and adjacent lands allowing for opportunities and constraints to be clearly identified. A current aerial photograph should also be supplied. Mapping should include an overlay of the proposed development concept onto the opportunities and constraints map. When there is a question of whether there is adequate or suitable area for development, concept plans for what is being proposed will be required to show building envelopes, relevant building setbacks, roads, driveways, parking, grading and location of utilities.

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Mapping and description of sensitivities of all NHF and their functions present within the development proposal boundary.

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A description of environmental effects of the proposed development that may impact natural areas. Impacts could include:

Direct on-site effects (i.e., direct loss of the feature or habitat).

Description of the nature, extent and duration of potential impacts to the site and adjacent lands, including all potential cumulative effects.

Impacts on NHFs identified by Frontenac County’s natural heritage studies.

Effects on surface drainage systems such as ponding, erosion, changes in volume of surface runoff, changes in water quality (e.g., temperature, suspended sediment, chlorides and other pollutants, clarity, etc.), timing and intensity of surface flow, associated impacts to natural features and functions, and pre- to post-development water balance changes.

Effects on groundwater such as reduced surface water recharge to groundwater, changes in groundwater contribution to natural features, impedance of groundwater movement, impacts to groundwater discharge areas, construction-related impacts to aquifer integrity (i.e., puncturing, dewatering requirements), groundwater contamination, and redirection of groundwater flow.

A post-development overall water balance assessment may be required depending on the size, form, and use of the proposed development. A post-development feature-based water balance may be required for woodlots, wetlands, and watercourses. The post-development scenario must be compared to the existing condition and mitigation measures will be required to maintain existing flow regimes on a monthly basis for both groundwater and surface water.

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A description of the municipal requirements, standards, such as setbacks that will affect the development proposal and could impact the ability to maintain appropriate buffers, etc.

A preliminary grading plan indicating both existing and proposed grades for services and building envelopes, including usable privacy areas, etc. It will need to be demonstrated that grading can be accommodated without impacts to a NHF or HF.

Effects on adjacent areas, including transported effects such as sedimentation.

Effects on the key characteristics of the NHF including loss of habitat, change in habitat, edge effects and impacts to sensitive species or communities.

Effects on connectivity, and fragmentation and isolation of habitat.

Potential for further demand on resources.

Irreversible and reversible effects as well immediate and long-term effects as a result of the development proposed.

Effects of occupancy (i.e., increased disturbance and indirect impact from increased access, pets, lighting, noise, encroachment, etc.).

An explanation of the methods used to determine the above effects and literature references in support of the effects.

A summary of the effects in table format.

MITIGATION MEASURES

This section provides the identification and explanation of alternative options and measures that could mitigate any potential negative environmental impacts. This includes modifications to the proposed development that avoids effects on key features, functions and/or methods to restore features and/or their functions that may be impacted by the development. If avoidance is not possible, a rationale must be provided with alternative options that will minimize potential impacts. This section should include:

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Any feasible mitigating measures that are relevant to the potential impacts of the proposed development.

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An analysis of buffers and setbacks that are relevant to protect the type of natural areas being affected by the proposed development.

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A description of mitigating measures proposed to eliminate or reduce the effects (e.g., timing restrictions, design techniques, buffers, erosion and sediment control measures, tree hoarding, edge or buffer plantings, etc.) that includes drawings or plans indicating the design details.

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A description of any proposed compensation measures to address impacts that cannot be mitigated and/or rehabilitation/restoration plans for areas disturbed.

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Maps depicting the location and extent of all proposed mitigation measures.

POLICIES AND LEGISLATION

Proposed development may be subject to a wide variety of Federal, Provincial, County and/or Township policy/legislative requirements relevant to the EIS. The proponent should be aware of applicable policies and legislations, and how they affect the property slated for development. The EIS should detail how the

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proposed development meets the intent and requirements of relevant policies and the legislative framework. Some potential Federal legislative requirements along with the agency responsible are: 

Canadian Environmental Assessment Act (Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency or Responsible Authority);

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Federal Fisheries Act (Fisheries and Oceans Canada);

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Migratory Birds Convention Act (Environment and Climate Change Canada);

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Navigable Waters (Transport Canada); and,

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Species at Risk Act (Environment and Climate Change Canada and/or Fisheries and Oceans Canada).

Some potential Provincial, County and/or Township legislative requirements along with the agency responsible are: 

Conservation Authorities Act;

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Endangered Species Act, Ontario Water Resources Act (Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks);

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Township of South Frontenac and Frontenac County Environmental Impact Statement Guidelines;

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Lakes and Rivers Improvement Act, Public Lands Act (Ministry of Natural Resources);

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Local by-laws, where applicable, such as Zoning By-law, Tree Cutting Bylaws, Grading Bylaws, etc. (Township of South Frontenac and Frontenac County).

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Natural Heritage Reference Manual (Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry);

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Official Plans (Township of South Frontenac and Frontenac County);

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Planning Act (Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing); and,

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Provincial Planning Statement (Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing).

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RECOMMENDATIONS

This section should outline how the proposal can maintain or enhance ecological functions of the NHF and HF. The following issues should be addressed: 

Should the development proposal proceed as planned?

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Should the development proposal be revised to reduce/eliminate effects and if so, how? Any proposed revisions should be illustrated conceptually on the resource mapping base.

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Provide any proposed mitigation/compensation measures.

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Provide any proposed conditions, including any recommended monitoring requirements.

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APPENDICES

Appendices should include all relevant supplementary information such as:

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Literature cited;

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Field collection record, flora and fauna species lists by area and by date of inventory;

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Borehole/water level reading data;

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Flow measurements;

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Water quality data sheets;

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Calculations; and,

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List of people contacted during the study or referenced in the report.

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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

This section should be placed at the beginning of the EIS report and should include a description of the proposed development, its effects on the environment, and a summary of all the recommendations.

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CONCLUSION In conclusion, these EIS Guidelines serve as a comprehensive framework to ensure that environmental considerations are fully integrated into the decision-making processes for proposed projects in the Township of South Frontenac. By adhering to these guidelines, proponents can identify, predict, and evaluate potential environmental impacts, ensuring that necessary measures are taken to mitigate adverse effects. As environmental challenges continue to evolve, it is recommended that these guidelines remain adaptable, incorporating the latest protocols, survey methods and other relevant concepts.

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REFERENCES Bakowsky, W.D., 1997. Natural heritage resources inventory of Ontario: S-Ranks for communities in Site Regions 6 and 7. Ontario Natural Heritage Information Centre, Ministry of Natural Resources, Peterborough, Ontario. 11 pp. Birds Canada. (2011). Ontario Whip-poor-will Project: Central Ontario Survey Data Form. Cadman, M. D., Sutherland, D. A., Beck, G. G., Lepage, D., & Couturier, A. R. (2007). Ontario Breeding Bird Atlas: Instructions for General Atlassing. Online summaries. Retrieved from Ontario Breeding Bird Atlas (birdsontario.org) Endangered Species Act, 2007, S.O. 2007, c. 6. Retrieved from https://www.ontario.ca/laws/statute/07e06 Environment Canada. (n.d.). Monitoring Protocol for Plethodontid Salamanders. Retrieved from Joint EMAN/Parks Canada national monitoring protocol for plethodontid salamanders / [by] Paul Zorn, Valerie Blazeski, and Brian Craig. : En14-144/2004E-PDF - Government of Canada Publications - Canada.ca Lee, H., W.D. Bakowsky, J.L. Riley, J.M. Bowles, M. Puddister, P. Uhlig and S. McMurray, 1998. Ecological Land Classification for Southern Ontario: First Approximation and its Application. Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources Science, Southcentral Science Section, Science Development and Transfer Branch. SCSS Field Guide FG-02. Marsh Monitoring Program. (n.d.). Amphibian Survey Protocols. Retrieved from Marsh Cover (bsceoc.org) Marsh Monitoring Program. (n.d.). Bird Survey Protocols. Retrieved from Marsh Cover (bsc-eoc.org) Migratory Birds Convention Act, 1994, SC 1994, c 22. Natural Heritage Information Centre (NHIC). (n.d.). Biodiversity Explorer and Rarity Rankings. Retrieved from Natural Heritage Information Centre | ontario.ca Niagara Region. (January 2018). Environmental Impact Study (EIS) Guidelines. Retrieved from https://www.niagararegion.ca/culture-and-environment/pdf/environmental-impact-study-guidelines.pdf Ontario Breeding Bird Atlas. (n.d.). Retrieved from Ontario Breeding Bird Atlas (birdsontario.org) Ontario Ministry of the Environment (OMOE). (n.d.). The Hydrogeology of South Ontario. Retrieved from Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks | ontario.ca Ontario Institute of Pedology. (1985). Field Manual for Describing Soils (3rd ed.). Guelph, ON: Ontario Institute of Pedology. Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (OMNRF). (2014). DRAFT Survey Protocol for Eastern Whip-poor-will (Caprimulgus vociferus) in Ontario. Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources (OMNR). (n.d.). Ontario Fisheries Inventory and Assessment Protocols. Retrieved from Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks | ontario.ca Township of South Frontenac EIS Guidelines 16

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Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (OMNRF). (n.d.). Ontario Fisheries Planning. Retrieved from Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks | ontario.ca Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources (OMNR). (2002). Ontario Wetland Evaluation System for Southern Ontario. 3rd Edition. Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources. Retrieved from Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks | ontario.ca Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources (OMNR). (n.d.). Ontario Herpetofaunal Summary. Retrieved from Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks | ontario.ca Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources (OMNR). (2000). Significant Wildlife Habitat Technical Guide. Retrieved from Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks | ontario.ca Ontario Ministry of Northern Development and Mines (OMNDM). (n.d.). Geology Ontario. Retrieved from Geology Ontario (gov.on.ca) Professional Geoscientists Ontario (PGO). (n.d.). Professional Practice Guidelines for Geomorphologists. Retrieved from https://www.pgo.ca/uploaded/files/pp-guidelines-geomorphology.pdf Riley, J. L. (1989). Distribution and Status of the Vascular Plants of Central Region. Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources. Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA). (2015). Environmental Impact Study (EIS) Guideline. Retrieved from https://trca.ca/app/uploads/2016/02/EIS_Guideline_-_Jan232015bp.pdf University of Guelph. (n.d.). Flora Ontario Integrated Botanical Information System (FOIBIS). Retrieved from http://www.uoguelph.ca/foibis

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TERMS OF REFERENCE CHECKLIST The following indicates Natural Heritage Policies, scoping of inventories and delineations, and Terms of Reference requirements that may need to be abided by for developments that require an EIS in the Township of South Frontenac. These requirements may be changed or scoped depending on the proposal and location. If additional NHF and/or HF are identified during the preparation of an EIS, the Terms of Reference Checklist may have to be reassessed. Additional studies or consultation may be required if the proposed development directly or indirectly affects NHF and/or HF. The Terms of Reference is to be prepared by a qualified professional and submitted in electronic form along with hard copies.

PROJECT INFORMATION Project Name: Proponent: Primary Contact: Contact Information (Email): (Phone): Project Location (street address or lot and concession): Geographic Township and/or District: Consultant: Consultant Lead: Contact Information (Email): (Phone):

PROJECT TYPE ☐ Agricultural building or structure within building cluster ☐ Agricultural building or structure outside building cluster ☐ Re-build – same footprint ☐ Re-build – larger or altered footprint ☐ Consent to sever and create a new lot ☐ Consent for a lot addition ☐ Consent for an easement

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☐ Addition to an existing building/structure ☐ New single detached dwelling on an existing lot ☐ Accessory building/structure re-development or modification ☐ New accessory structure (garage, shed etc.) ☐ Septic system or other servicing ☐ New accessory development (swimming pool, driveway etc.) ☐ Other development or site alteration (wind farm, logging operations etc.) Please specify:

NATURAL HERITAGE POLICIES TO BE REVIEWED ☐ County and Township official plans ☐ Secondary or tertiary plans ☐ Provincial Planning Statement (2024) ☐ Ontario Endangered Species Act (2007) ☐ Conservation Authorities Act (1990)

BACKGROUND DATA TO BE REVIEWED ☐ Natural Heritage Information Centre ☐ Ontario Breeding Bird Atlas ☐ E-bird ☐ Reptile and Amphibian Atlas ☐ Fisheries and Oceans Canada Species at Risk Mapping ☐ Municipal Drain Classification Mapping ☐ Watershed Study ☐ Records obtained from the Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks/Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry/Conservation Authority ☐ Other:

IDENTIFY FEATURE SIGNIFICANCE USING CRITERIA FROM ☐Township official plan

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☐ County official plan ☐ County Natural Heritage Study ☐ Natural Heritage Reference Manual ☐ Significant Wildlife Habitat Criteria Schedules ☐ Ontario Endangered Species Act (2007) ☐ Federal Species at Risk Act (2002)

IMPACTS Include assessment of impacts related, but not limited, to servicing, grading/construction, water balance, water taking/pumping, stormwater discharge, vegetation/habitat removal, lighting, human encroachment/dumping etc. both during construction and post-construction as required.

MITIGATION Provide a list of mitigation measures, if applicable.

ENHANCEMENT Provide enhancement in accordance with Protection Plan policies.

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APPENDIX B: Scoping of Inventories, Associated Protocols and Delineations

SCOPING OF INVENTORIES, ASSOCIATED PROTOCOLS AND DELINEATIONS

FIELD STUDYS REQUIRED

NOT APPLICABLE

SITE

STUDY AREA

POTENTIALLY REQUIRED IF FEATURES PRESENT AND POTENTIALLY DISTURBED

NOTES

Spring/summer/fall Ecological Land Classification timing periods and vegetation community classifications can be further described using: ECOLOGICAL LAND CLASSIFICATION

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Ecological Land Classification System for Southern Ontario (ELC, Lee et al.1998), including the catalogue code updates version (Lee, 2008),

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Natural Heritage Resources of Ontario: Vegetation Communities of Southern Ontario (Bakowsky, 1997)

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Ontario Institute of Pedology 1985 Field Manual to Describing Soils, Third Edition.

Spring/summer/fall botanical inventory periods and species can be further described using:

BOTANICAL INVENTORY

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Ecological Land Classification System for Southern Ontario (ELC, Lee et al. 1998)

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Natural Heritage Information Centre Biodiversity Explorer and Rarity Rankings (Natural Heritage Information Centre | ontario.ca)

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Flora Ontario (http://www.uoguelph/ca/foibis),

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Distribution and Status of the Vascular Plants of Central Region (Riley 1989)

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Botanical inventory databases can be used for tree inventory Information.

BUTTERNUT HEALTH ASSESSMENT

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Details regarding Butternut assessments and Butternut exemptions can be found in Section 21 of Ontario Regulation 830/21. Refer to the Endangered Species Act (ESA), 2007 regarding Butternut impacts and habitat.

WOODLAND BOUNDARY STAKING

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Woodland boundary staking can occur anytime throughout the year.

WETLAND EVALUATION

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Refer to: Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks | ontario.ca

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TREE INVENTORY

FIELD STUDYS REQUIRED

NOT APPLICABLE

SITE

STUDY AREA

POTENTIALLY REQUIRED IF FEATURES PRESENT AND POTENTIALLY DISTURBED

NOTES

Refer to: WETLAND BOUNDARY STAKING

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Ontario Wetland Evaluation System for Southern Ontario (OMNR 2002)

Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks | ontario.ca Refer to:

BREEDING BIRD SURVEY

BOBOLINK/EASTERN MEADOWLARK SURVEY RED-HEADED WOODPECKER/ PILEATED WOODPECKER SURVEY

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Ontario Breeding Bird Atlas: Instructions for General Atlassing (Cadman et al. 2007), online summaries Ontario Breeding Bird Atlas (birdsontario.org)

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Breeding Bird Surveys following Environment Canada Canadian Wildlife Service protocols (http://www.ec.gc.ca/reommbs/default.asp?lang=En&n=416B57CA-1)

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Marsh Monitoring Program Bird Survey protocols Marsh Cover (bsc-eoc.org)

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Migratory Birds Convention Act (1994)

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Ontario Breeding Bird Atlas Ontario Breeding Bird Atlas (birdsontario.org)

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Refer to breeding bird survey databases and Bobolink and Eastern Meadowlark Recovery Strategy (Bobolink and Eastern Meadowlark Recovery Strategy | ontario.ca).

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Refer to breeding bird survey databases, Red-headed Woodpecker Recovery Strategy (Red-headed Woodpecker recovery strategy | ontario.ca) and . Refer to:

EASTERN WHIP-POORWILL/COMMON NIGHTHAWK SURVEY

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Breeding bird survey databases

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DRAFT Survey Protocol for Eastern Whip-poor-will (Caprimulgus vociferus) in Ontario (OMNRF, 2014) (survey protocols)

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Ontario Whip-poor-will Project: Central Ontario Survey Data Form (Birds Canada, 2011) (roadside survey protocols)

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FIELD STUDYS REQUIRED

NOT APPLICABLE

SITE

STUDY AREA

POTENTIALLY REQUIRED IF FEATURES PRESENT AND POTENTIALLY DISTURBED

NOTES

Refer to:

BREEDING AMPHIBIAN SURVEY

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Marsh Monitoring Program Amphibian Survey protocols

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Marsh Cover (bsc-eoc.org))

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Ontario Herpetofauna Summary

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Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks | ontario.ca

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Environment Canada Monitoring Protocol for Plethodontid Salamanders

Joint EMAN/Parks Canada national monitoring protocol for plethodontid salamanders / [by] Paul Zorn, Valerie Blazeski, and Brian Craig.: En14-144/2004E-PDF - Government of Canada Publications Canada.ca WESTERN CHORUS FROG SURVEY

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Refer to breeding amphibian survey databases.

SALAMANDER SURVEY

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Refer to breeding amphibian survey databases.

EGG MASS SURVEY

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REPTILE SURVEY

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Refer to: https://www.ontario.ca/page/survey-protocol-ontarios-species-risk-snakes#section-2 for relevant survey information Refer to:

LEAF-OFF BAT HABITAT VISUAL SURVEY

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Species At Risk Ontario (SARO) for bats protected under the ESA (Endangered Species Act) (2007)

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MNRF Bat Survey Protocol

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MNRF Maternity Roost Surveys

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MNRF Use of Buildings by Species at Risk Bats Survey Methodology

FIELD STUDYS REQUIRED

NOT APPLICABLE

SITE

STUDY AREA

POTENTIALLY REQUIRED IF FEATURES PRESENT AND POTENTIALLY DISTURBED

NOTES

Refer to: LEAF-ON BAT HABITAT VISUAL SURVEY

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SARO for bats protected under the ESA

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MNRF Bat Survey Protocol

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MNRF Maternity Roost Surveys MNRF Use of Buildings by Species at Risk Bats Survey

ACOUSTIC BAT MONITORING

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VISUAL AQUATIC HABITAT ASSESSMENT AND CHARACTERIZATION

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Refer to the Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks bat survey standards for protocols and timing.

Refer to:  FISH SAMPLING

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Ontario Fisheries Inventory and Assessment Protocols

Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks | ontario.ca 

Ontario Fisheries Planning available from MNRF

Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks | ontario.ca

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WATER QUALITY SAMPLING

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Refer to the Cataraqui Region Conservation Authority, Quinte Conservation, Rideau Valley Conservation Authority or Mississippi Valley Conservation digital resources depending on which jurisdiction the proposed development is occurring in.

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WATER TEMPERATURE SAMPLING

FIELD STUDYS REQUIRED

NOT APPLICABLE

SIGNIFICANT WILDLIFE HABITAT

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SITE

STUDY AREA

POTENTIALLY REQUIRED IF FEATURES PRESENT AND POTENTIALLY DISTURBED

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SPECIALIZED WILDLIFE SURVEYS

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SAR HABITAT WILDLIFE ASSESSMENT

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GEOMORPHOLOGICAL ASSESSMENTS

Refer to Significant Wildlife Habitat Technical Guide (OMNR 2000) Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks | ontario.ca Refer to relevant survey protocols based on reviewing agency consultation. Surveys could include mammal surveys, Odonata surveys, Lepidoptera surveys, mussel surveys, benthic invertebrates surveys etc. Refer to Species at risk in Ontario | Ontario.ca for relevant SAR according to Ontario Regulation 230/08. Refer to the Cataraqui Region Conservation Authority, Quinte Conservation, Rideau Valley Conservation Authority or Mississippi Valley Conservation digital resources depending on which jurisdiction the proposed development is occurring in.

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HAZARD ASSESSMENTS

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HYDROLOGY ASSESSMENTS

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Geology Ontario Geology Ontario (gov.on.ca)

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Professional Practice Guidelines for Geomorphologists (https://www.pgo.ca/uploaded/files/pp-guidelines-geomorphology.pdf)

Refer to the Cataraqui Region Conservation Authority, Quinte Conservation, Rideau Valley Conservation Authority or Mississippi Valley Conservation policies, procedures and relevant guidelines depending on which jurisdiction the proposed development is occurring in. Refer to the Cataraqui Region Conservation Authority, Quinte Conservation, Rideau Valley Conservation Authority or Mississippi Valley Conservation policies and relevant guidelines for hydrology studies depending on which jurisdiction the proposed development is occurring in.

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FIELD STUDYS REQUIRED

NOT APPLICABLE

HYDROGEOLOGY ASSESSMENTS

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SITE

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STUDY AREA

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POTENTIALLY REQUIRED IF FEATURES PRESENT AND POTENTIALLY DISTURBED

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NOTES

Refer to the Cataraqui Region Conservation Authority, Quinte Conservation, Rideau Valley Conservation Authority or Mississippi Valley Conservation for relevant guidelines for hydrogeology studies depending on which jurisdiction the proposed development is occurring in. 

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To:

Council

From:

Director, Development Services

Date of Meeting:

May 20, 2025

Subject:

Deeming By-Law Application PL-LC-2025-0048 (Green), Lot 19, Plan 1706

Report Number:

2025-074

Summary This report recommends that Council pass a by-law to deem Lot 19 on Plan 1706 (6150 McMahon Drive), District of Portland, not to be a lot in a plan of subdivision for the purpose of applying 50(3) of the Planning Act. Recommendation That Deeming By-Law Application (File Number PL-LC-2025-0048) submitted by Dylan Sutton, on behalf of Kathleen Green, regarding 6105 McMahon Drive, be approved; That By-law 2025-40, attached to Report Number 2025-074, as Exhibit A, deem the property described as Lot 19, Plan 1706, District of Portland, Township of South Frontenac as not being in a plan of subdivision, be given first and second reading; and That By-law 2025-40 be presented to Council for third reading. Background The subject application relates to consent application PL-BDJ-2024-0007 for a lot addition to a property on McMahon Drive. Attachment 1 is a location map. This application took land from Lot 19 on Plan 1706 (6105 McMahon Drive) and added to the property civically addressed as 6057 McMahon Drive (PIN 361460184). Application PL-BDJ-2024-0007 was approved by the Director of Development Services on March 12, 2024. A condition of this approval was that a deeming by-law be passed to deem a portion of the lot to not be within a plan of subdivision. This will ensure that the existing lot and the lot addition are able to merge and not be able to be sold separately in the future. The owner of Lot 19, Plan 1706 (6105 McMahon Drive) are requesting Council pass a deeming by-law to fulfill the condition of their consent application. Passing a deeming bylaw will allow the following to take place: •

A portion of Lot 19, Plan 1706 (being part 1 of plan 13R23167) to be merged with all of 6057 McMahon Drive (being Part 1 of plan 13R12654).

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Discussion/Analysis Under the Planning Act, whole lots in a plan of subdivision are always legally able to be sold separately. A deeming by-law must be passed by Council deeming a portion of the lot to not be in a plan of subdivision so that the lot addition can legally merge with the parcels upon registration of the consent (i.e., so they stick together). This will ensure that the lot addition cannot unintentionally become a new stand alone parcel of land. It will also ensure that the original lots and the lot addition can be described under on Parcel Identification Number (PIN) through the Land Registry Office. Financial Implications The application fees have been paid by the applicant. The cost of registration of the required documentation will be paid by the applicants. Relationship to Strategic Plan ☒ Not applicable to this report. ☐ This initiative adheres to the following strategic pillars and directions of the 2023-2026 Strategic Plan. • Pillars: Choose an item. Climate Considerations ☒ Not applicable to this report. Notice/Consultation This application did not require notice and/or circulation. Attachments Exhibit A – By-law 2025-40 Exhibit B – Location Map Approvals Prepared By: Noah Perron, Planner Submitted By:

Brad Wright, RPP, MCIP, AICP, PLE Director of Development Services Approved By:

Louise Fragnito, CPA, CGA Chief Administrative Officer www.southfrontenac.net South Frontenac is a welcoming and thriving rural community.

Page 316 of 445 Township of South Frontenac By-Law Number 2025-40 Page 1 of 1 By-Law Number 2025-40 Being a By-Law to deem part of Plan of Subdivision No. 1706 not to be a registered plan of subdivision: Lot 19, Plan 1706, District of Portland Whereas section 50(4) of the Planning Act R.S.O. 1990, c. P.13, authorizes Council to pass a by-law to designate any plan of subdivision, or part thereof that has been registered for eight years or more, to be deemed not to be a registered plan of subdivision for purposes of the part lot control provisions of section 50(3) of the Planning Act. Whereas Plan of Subdivision 1706 has been registered for more than eight (8) years; and Whereas Council considers it appropriate and necessary that those parts of Plan 1706 described in this by-law be deemed not to be a registered plan of subdivision to facilitate the merging of lands that will be utilized as one property and is developed as a single property for a period greater than eight years. Therefore Be It Resolved That the Council of the Corporation of the Township of South Frontenac hereby enacts as follows:

That Lot 19, Plan of Subdivision 1706, District of Portland is hereby deemed not to be a registered plan of subdivision for purposes of the part lot control provisions of subsection 50(3) of the Planning Act.
That the Owner(s) of the lands as of the date of by-law passage shall pay all costs associated with the development, passage and registration of this By-law.
That this By-law shall be registered in the proper Land Registry Office and the Municipality shall be provided with appropriate documentation that the registration has been completed within ten (10) business days of the date of registration;
That passage of this By-law shall be deemed to include authorization to legal counsel to register same in the appropriate Land Registry Office without further written authorization;
That this By-law shall come into effect when registered in the proper Land Registry Office. Given First and Second Readings: Tuesday, May 20, 2025 Given Third Reading and Passed: Tuesday, May 20, 2025

James Thompson, Clerk

Ron Vandewal, Mayor

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To:

Council

From:

Office of the Clerk

Date of Meeting:

May 20, 2025

Subject:

Bunker Hill Road Project – Final Steps

Report Number:

2025-068

Summary This report is to request that Council approve the final steps to the Bunker Hill Road project including by-laws to approve the closure of a section of Bunker Hill Road and to assume and dedicate a section of road, as well as a recommendation to rename a section of road into the municipal road system. Recommendation That Council approve By-law 2025-35, attached as Exhibit A, to assume a section of road, and By-law 2025-36, attached as Exhibit B, to close a portion of road; That By-law 2025-35, attached to Report Number 2025-68, as Exhibit A, being “A By-law to Assume as Common and Public Highway Certain Lands in the Township of South Frontenac, Pursuant to Section 31(6) of the Municipal Act, 2001” and notwithstanding Bylaw 2025-33, By-law 2025-36, attached to Report Number 2025-68, as Exhibit B, being “A By-Law to Stop up and Close a Portion of Road in the Township of South Frontenac as a result of Reconstruction on Bunker Hill Road” be given first and second reading; That notwithstanding By-law 2025-33, Council approve the renaming of Part 1 Plan 13R20702, attached as Exhibit C, to Report Number 2025-68, to McNichols Access Road; That By-laws 2025-35 and 2025-36 be presented to Council for third reading. Discussion/Analysis In March 2022, Council approved the acquisition of land for the reconstruction of Bunker Hill Road and Deyos Road. The project included: design, road construction (widening), ditching, utility relocations and various land acquisitions in support of the work. The final phase of the work was completed in 2023. The approval of By-law 2025-35 and By-law 2025-36 by Council is requested to formally complete the file. In 2013, a survey was prepared which described the portion of forced road allowance connecting McNichols Lane to Westport Road. This portion can be seen as Part 1 on Plan 13R-20702, attached as Exhibit C. It is Township policy to pass a by-law to assume a piece of land into the municipal road system and once assumed, the road requires renaming. The www.southfrontenac.net South Frontenac is a welcoming and thriving rural community.

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database currently has this section of road named as Bunker Hill Road, which causes confusion due to the duplication of names with Bunker Hill Road which lies to the south and also connects to Westport Road as seen on the property map attached as Exhibit E. There are no civic addresses on this portion of road. Since the road directly connects to the private lane (McNichols Lane), it is logical to rename this section of road McNichols Access Road. Once the road turns to McNichols Lane, appropriate signage is present to delineate the change. McNichols Access Road is not on the list of preapproved names listed in Bylaw 2015-60, however, Frontenac County GIS staff are in agreement that this is a logical name change in this circumstance. Staff are also recommending that the name be approved notwithstanding the requirements in the Notice By-law as there are no properties with civic addresses residing on this portion of road and the name change is required to facilitate the conclusion of a municipal project. Staff have informed the residents on McNichols Lane and neighbouring properties regarding the proposed name change. The Bunker Hill Road project also resulted in the closure of a section of road which can be seen as Part 6, Plan 13R-22723, attached as Exhibit D. There was a bridge located in this section which was in a state of disrepair and has since been removed, the road has been dug out over the swamp and is slowly restoring back to the wetland condition. As a formality, a by-law is required to be passed to stop up and close this portion of road. Staff are requesting this by-law to be passed notwithstanding the requirements in the Notice Bylaw as the work has been completed for some time and the road has been permanently removed. Once approved, staff will complete the steps to rename the section of the road as identified above as well as register a certified copy of the by-law for closing the highway with the land registry office to finalize the project. Financial Implications Not applicable. Relationship to Strategic Plan ☒ Not applicable to this report. ☐ This initiative adheres to the following strategic pillars and directions of the 2023-2026 Strategic Plan. • •

Pillars: Choose an item. Action Item (If Applicable): Insert Text

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Notice/Consultation Manager of Engineering and Capital Projects Frontenac County GIS Township Solicitor Attachments Exhibit A – By-law 2025-35 Exhibit B – By-law 2025-36 Exhibit C – Survey Plan 13R-20702 Exhibit D – Survey Plan 13R-22723 Exhibit E – Property Mapping Approvals Prepared By: Heather Woodland, Deputy Clerk Submitted By:

James Thompson, Clerk Approved By:

Louise Fragnito, Chief Administrative Officer

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Page 321 of 445 Township of South Frontenac By-Law Number 2025-35 Page 1 of 1 By-Law Number 2025-35 A By-Law to Assume as Common and Public Highway Certain Lands in the Township of South Frontenac, Pursuant to Section 31(6) of the Municipal Act, 2001 Whereas certain lands in the Township of South Frontenac were deeded to the Township of South Frontenac for the purpose of dedicating them to public use as common and public highways; Whereas Council wishes to enact a by-law for the purpose of dedicating and assuming the lands as part of the public highways to be maintained by the municipality; Therefore Be It Resolved That the Council of the Corporation of the Township of South Frontenac hereby enacts as follows: Those lands herein described are dedicated and assumed as common and public highways.

Part of Lot 6, Concession 1, Township of Bedford being Part 1 on Plan 13R-20702.
This By-law shall come into force and take effect on the date of its passage. Given First and Second Readings: Tuesday, May 20, 2025 Given Third Reading and Passed: Tuesday, May 20, 2025

James Thompson, Clerk

Ron Vandewal, Mayor

Page 322 of 445 Township of South Frontenac By-Law Number 2025-36 Page 1 of 1 By-Law Number 2025-36 A By-Law to Stop up and Close a Portion of Road in the Township of South Frontenac as a result of Reconstruction on Bunker Hill Road Whereas Council of the Township of South Frontenac may pass a by-law to stop up, close, and sell any highway or part thereof pursuant to the Municipal Act, section 34(1); Whereas Council has permitted an exemption from the Township of South Frontenac Notice By-law 2025-33, Schedule A, related to the public notice of the closure of highways; and Whereas due to the Bunker Hill Road reconstruction project this section is no longer a publicly traveled road; Therefore Be It Resolved That the Council of the Corporation of the Township of South Frontenac hereby enacts as follows:

That the portion of Bunker Hill Road being Part 6, Plan 13R-22723 shall be stopped up and closed.
This By-law shall come into force and take effect on the date of its passage. Given First and Second Readings: Tuesday, May 20, 2025 Given Third Reading and Passed: Tuesday, May 20, 2025

James Thompson, Clerk

Ron Vandewal, Mayor .

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PLAN 13R-22723 Received and deposited September 6th, 2022 Catherine Amanna Representative for the Land Registrar for the Land Titles Division of Frontenac (No.13)

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To:

Council

From:

Office of the Clerk

Date of Meeting:

May 20, 2025

Subject:

Noise By-law Exemption Request

Report Number:

2025-70

Summary The purpose of this Report is to provide Council with background information necessary for consideration of a Noise By-law exemption application submitted by Get2ThePoint Productions regarding Line Spike Frontenac concert. Recommendation That the Line Spike Frontenac Event to be held at 3587 Harrowsmith Road by Get2ThePoint Productions be granted an exemption from Section 3. Clause F. of By-law 201-41, as amended, “A By-Law To Prohibit And Regulate Noise Within The Township of South Frontenac”, to permit musical events on June 28, 2025 and June 29, 2025 between 10:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. Background On April 11, 2023, Council approved By-law 2023-29 which amended the Noise By-law to permit any person may submit a Noise By-law Exemption Request Application up to four weeks in advance of the event to the Clerk’s Department requesting an exemption from any of the prohibitions described in the General Prohibitions Section of the By-law. Furthermore, By-law 2023-29 outlines that a Council approved exemption will be in effect for the dates and times specified, and Council may impose any conditions that it considers appropriate. A Council approved exemption shall be invalid if these conditions are contravened. A further amendment, to the Noise By-law (By-law 2024-15) allows the Clerk or Deputy Clerk to approve, deny or modify a Noise By-Law Exemption Requestion Application. This Exemption Request does not meet the specifications set out for this approval and is therefore before Council for a decision. Discussion/Analysis Staff received a Noise By-Law exemption request application, attached to Report Number 2025-070 as Exhibit A, from Jeremy Campbell on behalf of Get2ThePoint Productions on May 1, 2025. www.southfrontenac.net South Frontenac is a welcoming and thriving rural community.

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The application is seeking exemption from Section 3. Clause F. of the Noise By-law which states as follows: “GENERAL PROHIBITIONS 3.

No person shall emit, cause or permit the emission of noise resulting from an act listed herein, and which noise is clearly audible at a point of reception; f)

The operation of any electronic device or group of connected electronic devices incorporating one or more loudspeakers or other electromechanical transducers, and intended for the production, reproduction or amplification of sound in such a manner as to disturb the peace and comfort of a person or persons at the point of reception;”

The Line Spike Frontenac event includes live music and is located on private property at 3587 Harrowsmith Road. Staff have received confirmation that the property owner has entered into an agreement with Get2ThePoint Productions Inc. regarding the use of 3587 Harrowsmith Road for the Line Spike Frontenac event. Financial Implications Not applicable. Relationship to Strategic Plan ☒ Not applicable to this report. ☐ This initiative adheres to the following strategic pillars and directions of the 2023-2026 Strategic Plan. • •

Pillar: Choose an item. Action Item (If Applicable): Insert Text

Climate Considerations ☒ Not applicable to this report. ☐ This initiative supports climate change mitigation/adaption efforts in South Frontenac; and/or impacts the Township’s resilience to climate change. Notice/Consultation Frontenac Municipal Law Enforcement Kyle Bolton, Director of Public Services Attachments Exhibit A – Get2ThePoint Productions Noise By-law Exemption Request Application

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Approvals Prepared By: Heather Woodland, Deputy Clerk Submitted By:

James Thompson, Clerk Approved By:

Louise Fragnito, Chief Administrative Officer

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Noise By-Law Exemption Request Applicant Information All fields marked with * are required and must be filled, failure to do so may delay the process or may result in the request being denied. Name* Jeremy

First Name

Campbell

Last Name

Organization: Get2ThePoint Productions

Address*

PO Box 438 Sydenham PO

Street Address

Stret Address Line 2 Sydenham

Town

Ontario

Province

K0H2T0

Postal Code

(000)-000-0000 Email* jeremy@get2thepoint.ca

example@example.com

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Noise By-Law Exemption Request

Exemption Request A Please fill out the details on Page # 3 if you are requesting an exemption and it meets the following criteria: □ The event is scheduled seven (7) or more days from the date of the submission of the application. □ The request relates to amplified music in an outdoor setting. □ This is the first or second Noise By-law exemption request submitted for the property during the current calendar year. □ The request is for a one-day event only. □ The event will conclude by 11:00 p.m. □ The event is a special event such as a: o Wedding o Religious Event o Birthday Party; or o Family Function (Reunion, Anniversary etc.).

Exemption Request B Please fill out the details on Page # 4 if you are requesting an exemption and it does not meet any of the above criteria and also meets the following: □ My request does not qualify for review by the Exemption Request “A” Process. □ The event is more than four weeks from the date of the request. □ The request pertains to an exemption from any of the prohibitions described in the General Prohibitions Section of the Noise By-law.

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Noise By-Law Exemption Request Exemption Request A Event Name* Line Spike Frontenac

Example: Smith Wedding

Event Address* 3587 Harrowsmith Rd

Street Address

Street Address 2 Harrowsmith

Town

K0H1V0

Postal Code

Event Date* June

Month

28 2025

Day Year

Event Start/End Time* AM 10

Hour/Minutes AM/PM

until

PM 11

Hour/Minutes AM/PM

Description of event: Live music ticketed public event.

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Noise By-Law Exemption Request

Notice of Collection Personal information, as defined in the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act, 2001, and in accordance with MFIPPA. Personal information collected on the application may form part of the publicly available meeting Council agendas and minutes. Questions regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of this personal information may be directed to James Thompson, Clerk at 613-376-3027 extension 2239 or jthompson@southfrontenac.net

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First Name

Campbell

Last Name

Organization: Get2ThePoint Productions

Address*

PO Box 438 Sydenham PO

Street Address

Stret Address Line 2 Sydenham

Town

Ontario

Province

K0H2T0

Postal Code

Telephone Number*

(000)-000-0000 Email* jeremy@get2thepoint.ca

example@example.com

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Noise By-Law Exemption Request Exemption Request A Event Name* Line Spike Frontenac

Example: Smith Wedding

Event Address* 3587 Harrowsmith Rd

Street Address

Street Address 2 Harrowsmith

Town

K0H1V0

Postal Code

Event Date* June

Month

29 2025

Day Year

Event Start/End Time* AM 10

Hour/Minutes AM/PM

until

PM 11

Hour/Minutes AM/PM

Description of event: Live music ticketed public event.

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To:

Council

From:

Office of the Clerk

Date of Meeting:

May 20, 2025

Subject:

Proposed Property Standards By-law

Report Number:

2025-066

Summary The purpose of the Report is to provide Council with background information and recommend approval and implementation of the proposed Property Standards By-law. Recommendation Recommendation One: That Council approve the proposed Property Standards By-law (attached to Report 2025066 as Exhibit A); That Council approve the proposed amendments to the By-law 2022-70 As Amended, A By-Law to Impose Administrative Monetary Penalties On Violations Of Municipal By-Laws (attached to Report 2025-066 as Exhibit B); That Council approve the proposed By-Law to Appoint Property Standards Officers for the Township of South Frontenac (attached to Report 2025-066 as Exhibit C); and That By-law 2025-37, attached to Report Number 2025-66, as Exhibit A, being a By-law for Prescribing Standards for the Maintenance of Property Within The Township of South Frontenac, By-law 2025-38, attached to Report Number 2025-66, as Exhibit B, being a Bylaw to Amend By-Law 2022-70, As Amended, “A By-Law To Impose Administrative Monetary Penalties On Violations Of Municipal By-Laws” and By-law 2025-39, attached to Report Number 2025-66, as Exhibit C, being a By-law to Appoint Property Standards Officers for the Township of South Frontenac, be given first and second reading; and That By-laws 2025-37, 2025-38 and 2025-39 be presented to Council for third reading. Recommendation Two: That the following members of Council be appointed to the Appeals Committee for the term of Council: i. ii. iii.

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Background Section 15.1 (3) of the Building Code Act states that the “council of a municipality may pass a by-law to do the following things if an official plan that includes provisions relating to property conditions is in effect in the municipality or if the council of the municipality has adopted a policy statement as mentioned in subsection (2):

Prescribing standards for the maintenance and occupancy of property within the municipality or within any defined area or areas and for prohibiting the occupancy or use of such property that does not conform with the standards.
Requiring property that does not conform with the standards to be repaired and maintained to conform with the standards or the site to be cleared of all buildings, structures, debris or refuse and left in graded and levelled condition. Discussion/Analysis As previously expressed to Council, staff routinely review Township of South Frontenac enforcement by-laws as well as the administration of said by-laws to ensure that the municipal by-law enforcement program is operating effectively and efficiently. Since mid-2022, the Safe Properties By-law, (By-law 2007-13, As Amended) has been routinely utilized to address various property related issues. As outlined above, the Building Code Act, allows a municipality to enact a property standards by-law. One factor distinguishing a property standards by-law from a by-law prescribed by the Municipal Act such as the aforementioned Safe Properties By-law is that costs associated with remedial work done under the authority of a property standards by-law form a priority lien against the property. To elaborate further, a priority lien is treated as “real property taxes” and can be collected via tax powers outlined in the Municipal Act. It is in this light that staff recommend that Council approve the proposed Property Standards By-law, as it is envisioned that the by-law would be relied upon to address “elevated” situations where it is likely that the Township would be required to undertake a significant remedial work should compliance not be achieved. It is proposed that the Property Standards By-law would apply to all property within the limits of the Township of South Frontenac with the exception of farm buildings and lands which are being utilized for agricultural and farm purposes and located within rural, agricultural or UR1 zoning. Further, in most situations the Property Standards By-law would only be utilized upon the receipt of a complaint. Similar to most Township of South Frontenac enforcement by-laws, the property standards by-law will include provisions which will hold the property owner accountable regardless of who is responsible for breaching provisions of the Property Standards By-law. Further, it is anticipated that the Safe Properties By-law would continue to be utilized to address most property related issues. In general terms, the mandate of a property standards by-law can be very wide in scope, however, the proposed mandate of the proposed Property Standards By-law is very limited. The following table offers a comparison between the core elements of the existing Safe Properties By-law and the proposed Property Standards By-law: www.southfrontenac.net South Frontenac is a welcoming and thriving rural community.

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Existing Safe Properties By-law Every property in the municipality shall be kept in a neat, tidy and safe condition consistent with surrounding properties, and free from: rubbish, garbage, waste and other debris; timber, lumber, building materials, granular or soil materials or any other type of product or material stored in a location visible to the public for a period of more than thirty days; scrap and junk material including without limiting its generality, wrecked, dismantled, unused, unlicensed or nonrestorable vehicles, trailers, machinery, tools, tires, appliances, equipment or any part thereof, except in an establishment licensed or permitted to conduct and operate such a business, and only then under circumstances that prevent unsafe or unsightly conditions; inoperative motor vehicles, it being understood that inoperative motor vehicles means a vehicle that has not been moved from the lot on which it is stored for a period of time in excess of thirty (30) days, unless the vehicle is stored in a building and has one or more of the following characteristics: a. is missing parts, including tires; b. is damaged; c. has a missing windshield or other windows; d. is otherwise deteriorated or in a condition that is likely to affect its operation for its intended purpose; and Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, an inoperative motor vehicle shall include unlicensed vehicles or vehicles without currently validated license plates issued for the vehicle by the Province of Ontario. any pit, precipice, excavation or deep waters that are unfenced or unprotected against unauthorized entry; buildings, fences, scaffolding, retaining walls or any other erection that, is in a dilapidated state;

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All property shall be kept clean and free of litter, rubbish, waste and other debris. All property shall be kept clean and free of timber, lumber, building materials, granular or soil materials or any other type of product or material stored in a location visible to the public for a period of more than thirty days. All property shall be kept clean and free of any vehicle, including a trailer, boat, machinery or parts thereof, which is in a wrecked, discarded, dismantled, unlicensed, inoperative or abandoned condition, except in an establishment licensed or authorized to conduct a salvage, wrecking or repair business and then only if such establishment conforms with all relevant By-laws of the municipality or other acts.

A property shall be kept clean and free of dilapidated or collapsed structures or erections, and any uncovered cavities such as wells, cisterns, septic tanks, sink holes, or impressions be filled or protected.

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In addition to the core elements of the proposed Property Standards By-law (outlined above), it is proposed that the following additional sections form part of the By-law: Lighting “Lighting shall not be positioned so as to cause any impairment of the use or enjoyment of neighbouring properties.” Maintenance of Property “No machinery or parts thereof, or other object, or material, not associated with the normal occupancy and use of a property, including among other things, appliances, fixtures, paper, cartons, boxes, or building materials such as lumber, masonry material or glass, other than intended for immediate use on the property, shall be stored or allowed to remain in an exterior property area.” “The warehousing or storage of material or operative equipment that is required for the continuing operation of the industrial or commercial aspect of the property shall be maintained in a neat and orderly fashion so as not to create a fire or accident hazard and shall provide unobstructed access for emergency vehicles.” Damaged Material “In the event of fire or explosion, damaged or partially burned material shall be removed from the premises, except that such material may be temporarily stored within the barricaded damaged building or structure, provided that such storage does not exceed ninety (90) days; it being understood that damaged or partially burnt material shall only be removed from the property once investigations are completed by fire authorities.” With an understanding of the core elements of the proposed Property Standards By-law the remainder of the Report will focus on the administration of said by-law. Section 15.6 (1) of the Building Code Act notes that upon implementation of a property standards by-law the municipality shall provide for the establishment of a property standards committee composed of such persons, not fewer than three, as the council considers advisable to hold office for such term and on such conditions as the by-law may establish. A property standards committee is considered a quasi-judicial body. Staff propose that the Committee meet on the third Tuesday of each month at 5:00 p.m as necessary. Further, staff recommend that the Committee be composed of three members of Council. It is proposed that the Hearing Fee be set at $200.00 The Property Standards Committee has all the powers and functions of the officer who made the order, and the Committee may do any of the following things if, in the Committee’s opinion, doing so would maintain the general intent and purpose of the by-law: • Confirm, modify, or rescind the order to demolish or repair; • Extend the time for complying with the order.

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The following provides a summary of administrative amendments to the Administrative Monetary Penalties By-law related to the implementation of the proposed Property Standards By-law. a)

By-law 2022-70

No amendments are proposed to the By-law at this time with the exception of the following amendments to Schedule A and Schedule B. b)

By-law 2022-70, Schedule A

In order for a Township of South Frontenac by-law to be subject to administrative monetary penalties it must form part of Schedule A of the Administrative Monetary Penalties By-law. As such, it is recommended that Schedule A of By-law 2022-70 be amended to include the following: “9. Township of South Frontenac, By-law 2025-38, A By-law for Prescribing Standards for the Maintenance of Property Within The Township of South Frontenac” c)

By-law 2022-70, Schedule B

It is recommended that Schedule B of By-law 2022-70 be amended to permit the following administrative monetary penalties be implemented to discourage violation of By-law 202537, “A By-law for Prescribing Standards for the Maintenance of Property Within The Township of South Frontenac” Township of South Frontenac, By-law 2025-37, A By-law for Prescribing Standards for the Maintenance of Property Within The Township of South Frontenac By-Law Section

Short Wording

Penalty Amount

7.1.

Failure to Comply with an Order

$500.00

8.1.

Obstruct an Officer

$500.00

Continued failure to comply with an order. (AMP may be issued once in every seven-day period when compliance is not achieved by prescribed date)

$500.00

Finally, staff recommend that the following individuals be appointed as Property Standards Officers for the Township of South Frontenac: i. ii. iii. iv.

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Ryan Morgan, Deputy Chief Building Official Delbert Blakney, Fire Chief Brad Smith, Deputy Fire Chief

Financial Implications Not applicable Relationship to Strategic Plan ☐ Not applicable to this report. ☒ This initiative adheres to the following strategic pillars and directions of the 2023-2026 Strategic Plan. • •

Pillars: Municipal Service Excellence Action Item (If Applicable): Insert Text

Climate Considerations ☒ Not applicable to this report. Notice/Consultation Township Solicitor Deputy Clerk Attachments Exhibit A – By-law 2025-37 Exhibit B – By-law 2025-38 Exhibit C – By-law 2025-39 Approvals Submitted By:

James Thompson, Clerk Approved By:

Louise Fragnito, Chief Administrative Officer

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The Corporation of the Township of South Frontenac

A By-law for Prescribing Standards for the Maintenance of Property Within The Township of South Frontenac By-law Number 2025-37

Short Title: “The Property Standards By-law”

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Amending By-law

Effective Date

The By-law numbers highlighted in this consolidation refer to the By-laws that amended the principal By-law (By-law 2025-37). Original copies are obtainable upon request from the Clerk’s Department.

Page 346 of 445 Township of South Frontenac By-law Number 2025-37 Page 3 of 11 The Corporation of The Township of South Frontenac By-law Number 2025-37 A By-law for Prescribing Standards for the Maintenance of Property Within The Township of South Frontenac Whereas there is in effect in the Township of South Frontenac an Official Plan that includes provisions relating to Property Conditions; Whereas Section 15.1 (3) of the Building Code Act, 1992, S.O. 1992, c.23, as amended provides that a By-law may be passed by the Council of a municipality prescribing the Standards for the maintenance and occupancy of property within the municipality provided the Official Plan for the municipality includes provisions relating to property conditions; Whereas the Council of The Township of South Frontenac desires that a By-law be enacted pursuant to Section 15.1 (3) of the Building Code Act, 1992, S.O. 1992, c. 23 as amended within the limits of the Township of South Frontenac; Whereas Section 15.6 (1) of the Building Code Act, 1992, S.O. 1992, c. 23 as amended requires that a By-law passed under Section 15.1 (3) of the Act shall provide for the establishment of a Property Standards Committee; and Whereas Subsection 15.4.1 (1) of the Building Code Act, 1992 provides that a municipality may require a person, subject to such conditions as the municipality considers appropriate, to pay an administrative penalty if the municipality is satisfied that the person has failed to comply with, (a)

a By-law of the municipality passed under section 15.1; or

(b)

an order of an officer under subsection 15.2 (2) as deemed confirmed or modified by the committee or a judge under section 15.3.; and

Whereas Section 391(1) of the Municipal Act, 2001 provides that a municipality may impose fees or charges on persons: (a)

for services and activities provided or done by or on behalf of it; and

(b)

for costs payable by it for services or activities provided or done by or on behalf of any other municipality or any local board;

Therefore Be It Resolved That the Council of the Corporation of the Township of South Frontenac hereby enacts as follows:

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Definitions

“Clerk” means the person appointed by the Township as Clerk or their designate. “Committee” means a Property Standards Committee established under this By-law referred to in Section 15.6 of the Building Code Act, 1992, S.O. 1992, c.23, as amended, to hear appeals of Property Standards orders; Administrative Penalty” means an administrative penalty imposed pursuant to Township of South Frontenac By-law 2022-70, As Amended, being “A By-law to Impose Administrative Monetary Penalties on Violations of Municipal By-laws”; “Deputy Clerk” means the person appointed by the Township as Clerk or their designate. “Farm Buildings” means any buildings or structures used in association with a farm use including any of the structures used in farming operations, which may include buildings to house livestock, machinery and crops, but does not include any residential building; “Inoperative Motor Vehicle” means a vehicle that has not been moved from the lot on which it is stored for a period of time in excess of thirty (30) days, unless the vehicle is stored in a building and has one or more of the following characteristics: a. is missing parts, including tires; b. is damaged; c. has a missing windshield or other windows; d. is otherwise deteriorated or in a condition that is likely to affect its operation for its intended purpose; and without limiting the generality of the foregoing, an inoperative motor vehicle shall include unlicensed vehicles or vehicles without currently validated license plates issued for the vehicle by the Province of Ontario. “Property Standards Officer” means a Property Standards as appointed via By-law Number 2025-039; “Property” means a building or structure or part of a building or structure and includes the lands and premises appurtenant thereto and all mobile homes, mobile buildings, mobile structures, out-buildings, fences and erections thereon. “Township” means The Corporation of the Township of South Frontenac. 2.

Applicability 2.1 This By-law shall apply to all Property within the limits of the Township of South Frontenac. 2.2. Notwithstanding Section 2.1, the following Properties are exempt from the requirements of this By-law:

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Property owned by the Township of South Frontenac; and

2.2.2.

Farm Buildings and lands which are being used for agricultural and farm purposes and are located within a Rural zone, Agricultural zone, and UR1 zone when deemed applicable by the Manager of Planning.

2.3. Every owner of property and every officer or director of a corporation that owns property within the Township of South Frontenac has a duty to take all reasonable care to prevent occupants and users of their property from breaching the provisions of this By-law; a. Every person who has a duty under this section and who fails to carry out that duty is guilty of an offence. b. A director or officer of a corporation is liable to a conviction under this section whether or not the corporation has been prosecuted or convicted. 2.4. The prescribed maintenance standards and processes as outlined in the Residential Tenancies Act remain in effect as the municipal property standards By-law does not apply to the maintenance standards defined in O. Reg 517/06. 3.

Administration 3.1 The Clerk is responsible for the administration and enforcement of this By-law.

General Standards for all Properties 4.1 All repairs to comply with this By-law shall be carried out in a good and professional manner for the trades concerned; and 4.2 For the purposes of this section, and without limiting section 4.1, “good and professional manner” includes: carried out with materials suitable and sufficient for that purpose and free from defects; carried out with a degree of efficiency and knowledge possessed by those with a skill set, competency, and standing in a particular trade and in accordance with recognized industry best practices; and where required by law, carried out by a duly qualified and/or licensed person. Lighting 4.2. Lighting shall not be positioned so as to cause any impairment of the use or enjoyment of neighbouring properties.

Page 349 of 445 Township of South Frontenac By-law Number 2025-37 Page 6 of 11 Maintenance of Property 4.3. All property shall be kept clean and free of litter, rubbish, waste and other debris. 4.4. All property shall be kept clean and free of timber, lumber, building materials, granular or soil materials or any other type of product or material stored in a location visible to the public for a period of more than thirty days. 4.5. All property shall be kept clean and free of any vehicle, including a trailer, boat, machinery or parts thereof, which is in a wrecked, discarded, dismantled, unlicensed, inoperative or abandoned condition, except in an establishment licensed or authorized to conduct a salvage, wrecking or repair business and then only if such establishment conforms with all relevant By-laws of the municipality or other Acts. 4.6. No machinery or parts thereof, or other object, or material, not associated with the normal occupancy and use of a property, including among other things, appliances, fixtures, paper, cartons, boxes, or building materials such as lumber, masonry material or glass, other than intended for immediate use on the property, shall be stored or allowed to remain in an exterior property area. 4.7. The warehousing or storage of material or operative equipment that is required for the continuing operation of the industrial or commercial aspect of the property shall be maintained in a neat and orderly fashion so as not to create a fire or accident hazard and shall provide unobstructed access for emergency vehicles. Damaged Material 4.8. In the event of fire or explosion, damaged or partially burned material shall be removed from the premises, except that such material may be temporarily stored within the barricaded damaged building or structure, provided that such storage does not exceed ninety (90) days; it being understood that damaged or partially burnt material shall only be removed from the property once investigations are completed by fire authorities. 4.8.1

Fire damaged buildings, or portions thereof, shall be repaired to comply with the Ontario Building Code Act or shall be demolished accordingly.

4.9. A property shall be kept clean and free of dilapidated or collapsed structures or erections, and any uncovered cavities such as wells, cisterns, septic tanks, sink holes, or impressions be filled or protected.

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Power of Municipality 5.1 The remedial work necessary to meet the requirements of this By-law may be undertaken by the Township of South Frontenac or by contractors or agents retained by the Township of South Frontenac and the property owner will be responsible for the payment of the cost of such work, including administrative fees, with the cost added to their municipal tax roll. 5.1.1

The municipality shall have a priority lien on the land for the amount spent on the repair or demolition under Section 5.1. and the amount shall be deemed to be municipal real property taxes and may be added by the Clerk of the municipality to the municipal tax roll and collected in the same manner and shall have priority lien status as described in Section 1 of the Municipal Act, 2001.

5.2 For the purposes of Section 5.1., employees or agents of the municipality may enter the property at any reasonable time without a warrant in order to repair or demolish the property. 5.3 The municipality or a person acting on its behalf is not liable to compensate the owner, occupant or any other person by reason of anything done by or on behalf of the municipality in the reasonable exercise of its power under Section 5.1. 6.

Enforcement 6.1. Property Standards Officers 6.1.1.

The person or persons appointed as property standards officers for the Corporation of the Township of South Frontenac shall be responsible for the administration and enforcement of this By-law.

6.1.2.

The Property Standards Officer and any person acting under his or her instruction may at all reasonable times and upon producing proper identification enter and inspect any property.

6.2 Notice Prohibiting Use of Property 6.2.1

The Property Standards Officer may issue a notice prohibiting the use of property that does not conform to the standards of this By-law.

6.2.2.

The Property Standards Officer may cause a placard to be placed on the exterior of any building which does not conform to the standards contained in this By-law. The placard shall state the particulars of the non-conformity and that the use of the property is prohibited until it

Page 351 of 445 Township of South Frontenac By-law Number 2025-37 Page 8 of 11 conforms to the standards set by this By-law. No person shall remove, deface or cover up any such placard. 7.

Property Standards Order 7.0. A Property Standards Officer who determines that a Property does not confirm with any of the Standards prescribed in this By-law may issue an order pursuant to Section 15.2 of the Building Code Act, 1992, S.O. 1992, c. 23 as amended. 7.1. In accordance with Section 15.4 of the Building Code Act, 1992, S.O. 1992, c. 23 as amended, if an order made pursuant to Section 8.0 of this By-law is not complied with in accordance with the order as deemed confirmed or as confirmed or modified by the Property Standards Committee or a judge, the Township of South Frontenac may cause the Property to be repaired or demolished accordingly.

Obstruction 8.1. No person shall obstruct or hinder or attempt to obstruct or hinder a Provincial Offences Officer or other authorized employee or agent of the Township in the exercise of a power or the performance of a duty under this By-law. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the following are deemed to constitute obstruction pursuant to this By-law: (a) any person who fails to provide proof of identification satisfactory to the Property Standards Officer when requested to do so; (b) any person who fails to provide information to the Property Standards Officer from the Ministry of Transportation regarding the licensing status of any vehicle when requested to do so, regardless of the ownership of the vehicle, and (c) any person who fails to allow a Property Standards Officer to enter and inspect any property.

Offence and Penalty Provisions 9.1. Any Property that does not meet the Standards set out in this By- Law shall be Repaired and Maintained to comply with the Standards of this By-law. 9.2. Any Person who fails to comply with an order issued under this By-law is guilty of an offence and upon conviction is subject to a penalty as provided by the Building Code Act, 1992, S.O. 1992, c. 23 as amended. 9.3. Every Person who contravenes any provision of this By-law shall, upon issuance of a Penalty Notice in accordance with the By-law to Impose Administrative Monetary Penalties on Violations of Municipal By-law 2022-70,

Page 352 of 445 Township of South Frontenac By-law Number 2025-37 Page 9 of 11 As Amended be liable to pay to the Township an Administrative Monetary Penalty in accordance with By-law 2022-70, As Amended. 9.4. If this By-law is contravened and a conviction entered, the Court in which the conviction was entered or any Court of competent jurisdiction may, in addition to any other remedy, and to any penalty that is imposed, make an order prohibiting the continuation or repetition of the offence by the person convicted. 10.

Appeal To Committee 10.1 In accordance with the provisions of Section 15.3 of the Building Code Act, 1992, S.O. 1992, c. 23 as amended, an Owner or Occupant who has been served with an order made pursuant to Section 7. of this By-law and who is not satisfied with the terms or conditions of the order may appeal to the Property Standards Committee by sending a notice of appeal by registered mail together with the required hearing fee within 14 days after being served with the order to: Property Standards Committee c/o Deputy Clerk 4432 George St., Box 100 Sydenham, ON, K0H 2T0 10.2 An owner or agent who appeals an Order shall pay a non-refundable hearing fee of $200.00.

Establishment of a Committee 11.1 A committee to be known as the Property Standards Committee is established. The purpose of the Committee is to hear appeals of Property Standards Orders. 11.2 The Committee shall be comprised of three members of Council. 11.3 Council shall appoint the members of the Committee and designate the term of their appointment. 11.4 Council shall forthwith fill any vacancy that occurs in the membership of the Committee. 11.5 The Committee shall hold meetings on the third Tuesday of every month at 5:00 p.m. or otherwise as the Chair or the Deputy Clerk considers appropriate.

Page 353 of 445 Township of South Frontenac By-law Number 2025-37 Page 10 of 11 11.6 Council shall remunerate Committee members in accordance with the remuneration afforded to advisory committee members as outlined in Bylaw 2024-04, As Amended - Schedule F. 11.7 A majority of members constitutes a quorum for transacting the business of the Committee. 11.8 The Committee shall elect a chair from among themselves and when the chair is absent through illness or otherwise, may appoint another member as acting chair. 11.9 The Deputy Clerk or a designate shall be the secretary of the Committee. 11.10 The secretary shall keep on file the records of all official business of all appeals and minutes of all decisions respecting those appeals, and section 253 of the Municipal Act, 2001 applies with necessary modifications to the minutes and records. 11.11 The Committee may adopt its own rules and procedures, it being understood that with the exception of the following process regarding “hearings”, the Committee shall operate in general accordance with the Procedure By-law at the discretion of the Deputy Clerk: Hearing Process: a) Introduction of Business Item (By Secretary) b) Summary of file by property standards officer c) Statement from property owner or agent d) Deliberations e) Decision 11.12 The Deputy Clerk must give a minimum of ten days’ notice of the hearing to the parties by email or registered mail to the last known address on file with the Municipality. Service by email shall be deemed to have been received on the day it is sent. Registered mail shall be deemed to have been received 3 days after it is sent by the Municipality.

Page 354 of 445 Township of South Frontenac By-law Number 2025-37 Page 11 of 11 11.13 On an appeal, the Committee has all the powers and functions of the officer who made the order, and the Committee may do any of the following things if, in the Committee’s opinion, doing so would maintain the general intent and purpose of the by-law: a) Confirm, modify, or rescind the order to demolish or repair; b) Extend the time for complying with the order. 11.14 Except as provided for in any other Act or by-law, orders and decisions of the Committee are final. 12.

Validity

12.1. If a Court of competent jurisdiction declares any provision, or any part of a provision, of this By-law to be invalid, or to be of no force and effect, it is the intention of Council in enacting this By-law that each and every provision of this Bylaw authorized by law be applied and enforced in accordance with its terms to the extent possible according to law. 12.2. Where a provision of this By-law conflicts with the provision of another By-law in force in the Township, the provisions that establish the higher Standards to protect the health, safety and welfare of the general public prevails. 13. Effective date This By-law shall come into effect on May 20, 2025 Read and Adopted in Council this May 20, 2025

James Thompson Clerk

Ron Vandewal Mayor

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TOWNSHIP OF SOUTH FRONTENAC BY-LAW 2025-38 A BY-LAW TO AMEND BY-LAW 2022-70, AS AMENDED, “A BY-LAW TO IMPOSE ADMINISTRATIVE MONETARY PENALTIES ON VIOLATIONS OF MUNICIPAL BYLAWS”

WHEREAS Council desires to update By-law 2022-70, As Amended; NOW THEREFORE the Corporation of the Township of South Frontenac enacts as follows: 1.

By-law 2022-70, As Amended, “A By-Law to Impose Administrative Monetary Penalties on Violations Of Municipal By-Laws”, is hereby amended as follows: Schedule A is amended to include the following clause which reads as follows: “9.

Township of South Frontenac, By-law 2025-37, A By-law for Prescribing Standards for the Maintenance of Property Within The Township of South Frontenac”

Schedule B is amended to include the following Administrative Monetary Penalties related to By-law 2025-37: Township of South Frontenac, By-law 2025-37, A By-law for Prescribing Standards for the Maintenance of Property Within The Township of South Frontenac By-Law Section 7.1.

8.1.

Short Wording Failure to Comply with an Order

Obstruct an Officer

Continued failure to comply with an order. (AMP may be issued once in every seven-day period when compliance is not achieved by prescribed date)

$500.00

Administrative Penalty Fee – Failing to pay the AMP by the date on which it is due.

$50.00

Administrative Penalty Fee – Failing to appear for a hearing before the Hearings Officer.

$100.00

Screening Officer Appeal Fee

Penalty Amount

$50.00

This By-law will come into force and take effect on the date of its passing.

Given First and Second Readings: May 20, 2025

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Given Third Reading signed and sealed May 20, 2025 THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF SOUTH FRONTENAC

Ron Vandewal, Mayor

James Thompson, Clerk

Page 357 of 445 Township of South Frontenac By-Law Number 2025-39 Page 1 of 1 By-Law Number 2025-39 A By-Law to Appoint Property Standards Officers for the Township of South Frontenac

Whereas Section 55 (1) of the Community Safety and Policing Act, 2019 permits municipal councils to persons to enforce the by-laws of the municipality; and Whereas Section 15.1 (3) of the Building Code Act, 1992, S.O. 1992, c.23, as amended provides that a By-law may be passed by the Council of a municipality prescribing the Standards for the maintenance and occupancy of property within the municipality provided the Official Plan for the municipality includes provisions relating to property conditions; Whereas the Township of South Frontenac passed a By-law for Prescribing Standards for the Maintenance of Property within the Township of South Frontenac (Property Standards Bylaw); Whereas an Officer who determines that a Property does not confirm with any of the Standards prescribed in this By-law may issue an order pursuant to Section 15.2 of the Building Code Act, 1992, S.O. 1992, c. 23 as amended. Whereas the Council of the Township of South Frontenac deems it expedient to appoint Property Standards Officers to enforce the Property Standards By-law; Therefore Be It Resolved That the Council of the Corporation of the Township of South Frontenac hereby enacts as follows:

That James Thompson, Del Blakney, Brad Smith, Lianne Ruttan, Brandi Mochulla, and Rebecca Roy, Ryan Morgan be appointed as Property Standards Officers for the Township of South Frontenac;
This By-law shall come into force and take effect on the date of its passage. Given First and Second Readings: Tuesday, May 20, 2025 Given Third Reading and Passed: Tuesday, May 20, 2025

James Thompson, Clerk

Ron Vandewal, Mayor

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To:

Council

From:

Director, Public Services

Date of Meeting:

May 20, 2025

Subject:

Award of Tender # PS-2025-02 Road 38 Reconstruction

Report Number:

2025-072

Summary The purpose of this report is to provide background on the budget and award of contract for the Road 38 Reconstruction under delegated authority of the Procurement By-law. Recommendation The report is for information only. Background In December of 2024, Council approved the 2025 Budget which included the reconstruction of a 5.8km section of Road 38 from Murton Road to Kingston Road. This project includes full depth processing of the existing surface, granular “A” placement, hot mix asphalt paving of 3.5m driving lanes, shoulder paving and culvert replacements. The work program also includes the replacement of the Murvale Creek Culvert which is a large 3.66m structural plate corrugated steel pipe located 0.7km north of Murton Road. The Road 38 Reconstruction project is an exempt project under the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment process and is otherwise considered pre-approved under the provisions of the Ontario Environmental Assessment Act. The detailed design for this project was finalized in the spring of 2025 and considers various construction challenges that include proximity to watercourses, environmental protection, and high traffic volumes. Terms of the contract require that all work be completed on or before September 26, 2026. Discussion/Analysis On February 27th, 2025, the Township released a tender for the Road 38 Reconstruction project on Biddingo and advertised on the Township’s website. On March 27th, 2025, the tender closed with a total of six (6) tender submissions received.

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The results of the tender bids are listed as follows:

Supplier G. Williams Paving Ltd. K Mulrooney Trucking Ltd. R. W. Tomlinson Ltd. GIP Paving Inc. Fidelity Engineering and Construction Inc. Len Corcoran Excavating Ltd.

Total (Including Net HST Rebate) $ 5,547,017.55 $ 6,131,883.95 $ 6,498,707.53 $ 7,066,214.40 $ 7,281,945.60 $ 7,539,976.80

Staff completed a detailed review of the bid submission from G. Williams Paving Ltd. and found their tender bid to be balanced. Reference checks for the company have also confirmed that they have completed similar contracts in neighbouring municipalities and their firm has the experience and resources necessary to perform the work. This project has been awarded to G. Williams Paving Ltd. under delegated authority granted within the Procurement By-law. Financial Implications The approved budget for capital project 23-56 is $7,476,000. A detailed breakdown of the overall project budget is provided below:

ACTIVITY

COST ($)

Design/Tender Preparations/Permits

G. Williams Paving Ltd. Bid (low bid Net HST) Contract Administration, QA/QC Testing, Inspection, and Asbuilt Drawings (4%) Contingency Allowance (10%))

$ 5,547,017.55

Revised Project Cost (Inc. Non-Refundable HST)

$ 6,518,813.10

Approved Budget (2023 to 2025) • Road 38 Design and Construction $6,020,000 • Murvale Creek Culvert Reconstruction $1,456,000 Forecasted Net (Surplus)

173,025.02

221,880.70

576,889.83

$ 7,476,000.00 $

957,186.90

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Once the overall project costs are considered, the project is forecasted to have a net surplus of $957,186.90 or 12.8% of the budget amount. This project is within the approved budget and therefore falls within delegated authority for award of contract. Relationship to Strategic Plan ☒ Not applicable to this report. ☐ This initiative adheres to the following strategic pillars and directions of the 2023-2026 Strategic Plan. • •

Pillar: Choose an item. Action Item (If Applicable):

Budget Sheet 23-56 – Road 38 Design and Construction Budget Sheet 25-34 – Murvale Creek Culvert Reconstruction

Approvals Prepared By: W. Troy Dunlop, C.E.T., Manager of Engineering and Capital Projects Submitted By:

Kyle Bolton, C.E.T., Director of Public Services Approved By:

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To:

Council

From:

Director, Public Services

Date of Meeting:

May 20, 2025

Subject:

Award of Tender # PS-2025-04 Fish Creek Bridge Replacement

Report Number:

2025-071

Summary The purpose of this report is to provide background on the budget and award of contract for the Fish Creek Bridge Replacement under delegated authority of the Procurement By-law. Recommendation The report is for information only. Background In 2022, Council approved the capital budget for the replacement of the Fish Creek Bridge located on Bob’s Lake Road approximately 80m south of Fish Creek Road (Exhibit A). This structure was assessed as part of the 2021 OSIM program and the structure received a rating of very poor due to the signs of structural deterioration. The existing 5.2m wide by 6.7m long cast in place structure will be replaced with a two lane open bottom precast structure, retaining walls and a new guiderail system. The environmental assessment and detailed design for this project was completed by Ambashi Engineering and Greer Galloway Group respectively and considers several operational constraints that include: limited staging areas, adjacent fish habitat, dewatering requirements, and the requirement for enhanced hydraulics for flood protection. Environmental screening was also carried out at the crossing to prescribe appropriate measures within the contract to address potential for sensitive plant, fish, and wildlife species. Traffic volumes at the crossing are in the order of 200 vehicles per day. Discussion/Analysis On March 13th, 2025, the Township released a tender for Fish Creek Bridge Replacement on Biddingo and advertised on the Township’s website. On April 10th, 2025, the tender closed with a total of six (6) tender submissions received. All of the tenders were reviewed and one of the bid submissions was rejected due to a major bid error.

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The results of the remaining qualifying tender bids are listed as follows:

Supplier Thomas Fuller Construction Co. GMP Contracting Ltd H R Doornekamp Construction Ltd Len Corcoran Excavating Ltd Strong Bros General Contracting Ltd.

Total (Including Net HST Rebate) $ 1,098,200.03 $ 1,138,509.31 $ 1,181,887.45 $ 1,201,662.47 $ 1,233,525.56

Staff completed a detailed review of the Thomas Fuller Construction Co. bid submission and found their tender bid to be balanced. Reference checks for the company have also confirmed that they have completed similar contracts in neighbouring Counties and their firm has the experience and resources necessary to perform the work. This project has been awarded to Thomas Fuller Construction Co. under delegated authority granted within the Procurement By-law. Terms and conditions contained in the contract require that the work is completed on or before November 14th, 2025. Permitted closures of Bob’s Lake Road will however be limited to the window of July 2nd to September 30th. Financial Implications The approved budget allowance for capital project 19-R05 is $1,550,000. A detailed breakdown of the revised project budget is provided below:

ACTIVITY

COST ($)

Design/Tender Preparations/Permits

120,573.02

Thomas Fuller Construction Co. Bid (low bid Net HST) Contract Administration, QA/QC Testing, Inspection, and Asbuilt Drawings (5%) Contingency Allowance (10%))

$ 1,098,200.03 $

54,910.00

115,311.00

Revised Project Cost (Inc. Non-Refundable HST)

$ 1,388,994.05

Approved Budget (2019 to 2025)

$ 1,550,000.00

Forecasted Net (Surplus) 10.3%

161,005.95

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Once the overall project costs are considered, the project is forecasted to have a net surplus of $161,005.95 or 10.3% of the budget amount. This project is within the approved budget and therefore falls within delegated authority for award of contract. Relationship to Strategic Plan ☒ Not applicable to this report. ☐ This initiative adheres to the following strategic pillars and directions of the 2023-2026 Strategic Plan. • •

Pillar: Choose an item. Action Item (If Applicable):

Climate Considerations ☒ Not applicable to this report. ☐ This initiative supports climate change mitigation/adaption efforts in South Frontenac; and/or impacts the Township’s resilience to climate change. Notice/Consultation • Director of Finance & Treasurer • Greer Galloway Group, a Division of JP2G Attachments Exhibit A Budget Sheet Project # 19-R05 Fish Creek Bridge Replacement Approvals Prepared By: W. Troy Dunlop, C.E.T., Manager of Engineering and Capital Projects Submitted By:

Kyle Bolton, C.E.T., Director of Public Services Approved By:

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To:

Council

From:

Director, Public Services

Date of Meeting:

May 20, 2025

Subject:

Award of Tender # PS-2025-03 Craig Road Reconstruction

Report Number:

2025-073

Summary The purpose of this report is to provide background on the budget and award of contract for the Craig Road Reconstruction under delegated authority of the Procurement By-law. Recommendation The report is for information only. Background In December of 2024, Council approved the 2025 Budget which included the reconstruction of a 3.75km section of Craig Road from Road 38 to the Township Boundary. This project includes full depth processing of the existing surface, granular “A” placement, placement of a double surface (chip seal) treatment, and culvert replacements. The Craig Road Reconstruction project is an exempt project under the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment process and is otherwise considered pre-approved under the provisions of the Ontario Environmental Assessment Act. The detailed design for this project was finalized in the spring of 2025 by Jewell Engineering and considers various construction challenges that include proximity to watercourses, environmental protection, and constrained road allowances. Terms of the contract require that all work be completed on or before September 26, 2025. Discussion/Analysis On February 27th, 2025, the Township released a tender for the Craig Road Reconstruction project on Biddingo and advertised on the Township’s website. On March 27th, 2025, the tender closed with a total of five (5) tender submissions received.

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The results of the tender bids are listed as follows:

Supplier Dig N Dirt Ltd. Len Corcoran Excavating Ltd. G. Williams Paving Ltd. K. Mulrooney Trucking Ltd. Crains Construction Ltd.

Total (Including Net HST Rebate) $ 769,612.96 $ 808,964.52 $ 928,269.98 $ 966,231.02 $ 1,090,660.63

Staff completed a detailed review of the bid submission from Dig N Dirt Ltd. and found their tender bid to be compliant. Reference checks for the company have also confirmed that they have completed similar contracts and their firm has the experience and resources necessary to perform the work. This project has been awarded to Dig N Dirt Ltd. under delegated authority granted within the Procurement By-law. Financial Implications The approved budget for capital project 24-41A is $1,149,900. A detailed breakdown of the revised project budget is provided below:

ACTIVITY

COST ($)

Design/Tender Preparations/Permits

70,172.06

Advanced Tree Removals

23,598.14

Dig N Dirt Ltd. Bid (low bid Net HST) Contract Administration, QA/QC Testing, Inspection, and Asbuilt Drawings (5%) Contingency Allowance (10%))

769,612.96

38,480.65

80,809.36

Revised Project Cost (Inc. Non-Refundable HST)

982,673.16

Approved Budget (2024 to 2025)

$ 1,149,900.00

Forecasted Net (Surplus)

167,226.84

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Once the overall project costs are considered, the project is forecasted to have a net surplus of $167,226.84 or 14.5% of the budget amount. This project is within the approved budget and therefore falls within delegated authority for award of contract. Relationship to Strategic Plan ☒ Not applicable to this report. ☐ This initiative adheres to the following strategic pillars and directions of the 2023-2026 Strategic Plan. • •

Pillar: Choose an item. Action Item (If Applicable):

Climate Considerations ☒ Not applicable to this report. ☐ This initiative supports climate change mitigation/adaption efforts in South Frontenac; and/or impacts the Township’s resilience to climate change. Notice/Consultation • Director of Finance & Treasurer • Jewell Engineering Attachments Exhibit A Budget Sheet 24-41A – Craig Road Approvals Prepared By: W. Troy Dunlop, C.E.T., Manager of Engineering and Capital Projects Submitted By:

Kyle Bolton, C.E.T., Director of Public Services Approved By:

Louise Fragnito, Chief Administrative Officer

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To:

Council

From:

Director, Public Services

Date of Meeting:

Tuesday, May 20, 2025

Subject:

Facility Condition Assessment

Report Number:

2025-076

Summary The purpose of this report is to provide Council the findings of the completed facility condition assessments and outline how the information will be used for the asset management plan, update the long range financial plan, and development of a five year capital plan. Recommendation This Report is for information purposes only. Background The Township owns and manages a diverse portfolio of facilities that provide various services to the community. Facility assets include administration offices, libraries, museums, operations facilities, emergency services facilities, cemeteries, recreation centers, and park facilities. The last facility condition assessment completed by the Township was in 2017 and since then many of the recommended capital maintenance and improvement projects have been completed. A Facility Condition Assessment is a systematic inspection and evaluation of the physical condition of a facility’s components and systems, including structural, mechanical, electrical, roofing, interior finishes, and accessibility features. These assessments are typically conducted by qualified professionals and result in detailed reports that include: • • • • •

An inventory of building components An evaluation of current condition and performance Estimated remaining useful life Recommendations for repair, renewal, or replacement Cost estimates for recommended work over short, medium, and long terms

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Discussion/Analysis The Township owns 67 facilities but only 66 were inspected under this project as the Town Hall administrative office was not included as it was under construction. Accent Building Sciences presentation stated that facility condition assessments were completed on 74 municipally owned facilities but this number included recreation amenities like sport courts. For the purpose of this report specific to facilities, eight assets have been removed as they will be reported under recreation amenities in the asset management plan. The summary report attached as Exhibit A shows a replacement cost for each facility in todays dollars, forecasted spending for maintenance and repairs, and a facility condition rating. The Facility Condition Index rating (FCI) is a standardized metric used in the facility industry to assess the condition of a building by comparing the cost of repairs in the next 15 year range to the overall replacement cost of the building. A lower FCI number represents a better condition rating. FCI = cost of repairs (next 1-5 years) ÷ total replacement cost x 100 FCI Range

Rating

0%-5%

Good

6%-10%

Fair

11%-30%

Poor

More than 30%

Very Poor

The assessment summary reports the total replacement value of the 66 facilities as $113,108,466 and that 46% of the inventory is Fair condition or above. The eight facilities rated as Very Poor include the former MTO Picadilly Garage and older park structures like washroom, canteen, and storage buildings.

Good

Number of Facilities 23

Percentage of Inventory 35%

Fair

11%

Poor

42%

Very Poor

12%

Rating

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The summary was sorted into three groups for further analysis by type of use: Emergency Services Facilities

Good

Number of Facilities 2

Fair

11%

Poor

67%

Very Poor

Rating

Percentage 22%

Administrative, Public Use, & Recreation

Good

Number of Facilities 7

Fair

17%

Poor

44%

Very Poor

19%

Rating

Percentage 19%

Public Works

Good

Number of Facilities 14

Fair

Poor

29%

Very Poor

Rating

Percentage 67%

As part of the project Accent Building Sciences provided a facility condition report and detailed component summary sheet for each facility. An example of each is attached as Exhibit B & C for the Keeley Rd administration office. The detailed information provided will be used for the asset management plan, long range financial plan, and to build a five year capital plan for facilities. Asset Management Plan A deliverable of the project was to receive the information in a format that could be used for the AMP as facilities are required as a non-core asset. The FCA summary provided the facility replacement cost, forecasted spending, facility condition index, and risk rating that will all be used for the AMP. The data collected through FCAs is a critical input into our Asset Management Plan. It allows us to: www.southfrontenac.net South Frontenac is a welcoming and thriving rural community.

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Establish a baseline understanding of our building portfolio’s current condition and performance Prioritize investments based on risk, criticality, and lifecycle stage Improve forecasting for capital renewal and rehabilitation needs Support data-driven decision-making for long-term sustainability

By aligning building condition data with levels of service and risk management principles, we can ensure our infrastructure investments are targeted and effective. Long Rang Financial Plan The forecasted 1-5 and 6-10 year cost for repairs portion of the summary will be used to help update the long range financial plan. It’s important to note that that the forecasted costs from the report are only estimates and will not necessarily all be used in the LRFP. This will be compared to our current LRFP annual amounts and help plan for future spending related to capital repairs and building renovation or replacements. The FCA information is used in conjunction with master plans, facility utilization, and the Township’s needs to update the LRFP with a fiscally responsible plan. Incorporating FCA findings into our Long Range Financial Plan strengthens our ability to: • • • •

Anticipate and plan for major capital expenditures Allocate funding appropriately over a multi-year horizon Minimize unplanned costs and emergency repairs Identify potential funding gaps or opportunities for grant support

This proactive approach enhances financial sustainability and transparency for both Council and the community. Five Year Capital Plan The detailed component sheets will be analyzed to help develop a five year capital plan for facilities. The plan will be developed using recommendations from the reports but also include other factors like facility use, operational issues, and repair & utility costs. The plan will be used to make data driven decisions during budget preparation and guide annual maintenance & repair programs. FCAs also support in operational maintenance decisions by: • • • •

Prioritizing preventative maintenance activities Identifying immediate repair needs to mitigate safety or service risks Extending the useful life of assets through timely interventions Supporting budget development and work planning for maintenance teams

By bridging the gap between strategic asset planning and daily maintenance, FCAs provide a complete picture to guide effective facility management. The Facility Condition Assessment is a foundational tool that will directly support our goals of responsible asset stewardship, fiscal sustainability, and service excellence. The insights gained from these assessments will ensure that our buildings remain safe, functional, and resilient, now and into the future. www.southfrontenac.net South Frontenac is a welcoming and thriving rural community.

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Financial Implications The FCA information will be used to help inform the annual LRFP update. A five year capital plan will be developed using the FCA information and be presented to Council before budget deliberations. Relationship to Strategic Plan ☐ Not applicable to this report. ☒ This initiative adheres to the following strategic pillars and directions of the 2023-2026 Strategic Plan. • •

Pillars: Sustainable Long-Term Prosperity Action Item (If Applicable): Insert Text

Climate Considerations ☒ Not applicable to this report. ☐ This initiative supports climate change mitigation/adaption efforts in South Frontenac; and/or impacts the Township’s resilience to climate change. Attachments Exhibit A – FCA Summary Exhibit B – Sample FCA Report Exhibit C – Sample Detailed Component Sheet Approvals Prepared By: Tim Laprade, Manager of Recreation & Facilities Submitted By:

Kyle Bolton, Director of Public Services Approved By:

Louise Fragnito, Chief Administrative Officer

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Total Cost of Project

B1 Burridge Firehall (Station # 2) B2A Bradshaw Firehall (Station # 1) B2B Bradshaw Schoolhouse B3A Glendower Community Hall B3C Glendower Garage Shed & Playground B4A Bedford Garage B4B Bedford Sand Dome‐Fabric B4C Bedford Sand Dome B5 Fermoy Community Hall P2A McMullen Beach Camp House P3 Verona Cemetery – Building P4A Centennial Park Gazebo P4B Centennial Park Washroom P4C Centennial Park Utility Building P4D Centennial Park Grand Pavilion P7A Portland Garage P7B Portland Sand Dome P11 Scalehouse‐Portland Landfill P5A Harrowsmith Cemetery Shed ‐I P5B Harrowsmith Cemetery Shed ‐II P6 OPP Station P7C Hartington Sand Dome ‐ Garage and Truck Storage P7D Hartington Sand Dome P8 Hartington Firehall (Station # 4) P9 South Frontenac Museum P10 Princess Anne Center / Library P12 Verona Medical Building P13 Verona Substation (Station # 3) P14A Picadilly Yard Main Building L1 Maltby Centre L3A Public Services Office Building L3B Public Services Garage L3C Keeley Sand Dome (Shingle roof) L3D Keeley Sand Dome L3E Public Services South Shed L4A HHW Building L4B HHW Building – Baler Shed L5 Latimer Firehall (Station # 7) L6A Inverary Ball Park Washrooms L6B Inverary Ball Park Storage L6C Inverary Ball Park Shed by Diamond L7A Dave Bowes Memorial Park Gazebo L7B DBM Utility Building L7C DBM Washrooms/Canteen L8 Perth Road Firehall (Station # 6) L9 Harris Park Community Hall L10A Sydenham Point Park Gazebo L10B SPP Washrooms L10C SPP Storage L10D SPP Canteen L11 Sydenham Water Treatment Plant L12 Sydenham Firehall (Station # 5) L3A Loughborough Storage Shed L13B Loughborough Garage L15A Wilmer Ball Park Storage L15B Wilmer Ball Park Canteen/Washrooms L16 Sydenham Library

3,680 1,740 850 8,740 580 11,640 9,385 6,500 820 750 160 1,140 730 100 5,880 3,820 11600 100 100 360 9,515 5,570 6,400 4,555 1,695 3,060 3,335 3,085 4,285 2,060 2,000 19,960 7,855 13,800 6,570 480 225 2,120 100 310 270 800 100 1,225 5,655 2,520 365 280 400 680 2,410 3,950 4,315 3,520 130 360 6,710

S1A Storrington Center / Public Services/ Library S1B Storrington Sand Dome

12,395

$1,836,928 $1,111,118 $723,437 $3,197,013 $201,605 $5,372,753 $2,181,018 $1,156,475 $756,772 $908,441 $192,174 $205,852 $1,085,188 $21,390 $739,335 $3,116,903 $2,456,821 $294,917 $48,070 $340,255 $5,747,104 $3,191,215 $1,666,010 $3,626,883 $1,634,091 $1,477,638 $1,982,107 $1,935,195 $2,741,094 $1,336,785 $910,992 $9,372,977 $736,877 $2,420,710 $1,559,450 $679,262 $112,475 $1,297,455 $261,042 $76,199 $464,438 $751,848 $37,800 $1,022,364 $4,059,837 $1,420,882 $160,143 $371,333 $315,173 $585,718 $4,796,034 $2,457,888 $1,539,976 $2,220,708 $44,208 $751,313 $4,133,997 $7,081,180 $3,664,834

No.

Building Name

15,100

Total Repairs/ Replacement Cost (1‐25 years) $1,058,333 $653,996 $379,532 $3,308,274 $147,942 $1,781,015 $923,263 $1,190,050 $806,687 $1,313,035 $203,174 $46,850 $554,020 $2,760 $20,125 $2,956,553 $386,171 $225,261 $18,515 $67,755 $4,686,164 $1,127,195 $412,030 $3,372,335 $1,596,661 $2,244,667 $1,740,722 $859,593 $3,134,596 $837,533 $645,905 $8,342,445 $769,327 $1,125,016 $1,015,648 $310,781 $52,067 $605,973 $169,582 $79,199 $525,965 $567,513 $9,050 $602,794 $917,355 $723,540 $146,913 $323,926 $278,025 $650,550 $2,592,406 $2,407,993 $414,799 $2,073,470 $71,693 $568,240 $977,258 $4,590,133 $306,403

Cost in 2025 + Repairs $435,293 $181,105 $9,500 $274,085 $38,225 $607,645 $288 $33,000 $95,800 $34,480 $22,040 $1,250 $69,358 $1,380 $0 $296,375 $60,000 $11,170 $11,615 $42,485 $88,335 $69,950 $17,000 $724,725 $26,655 $104,238 $194,050 $113,875 $799,109 $105,848 $68,500 $1,071,953 $11,000 $35,863 $236,743 $10,175 $2,200 $121,700 $33,425 $36,189 $68,775 $73,418 $1,150 $101,680 $19,775 $37,275 $0 $2,518 $8,150 $172,750 $64,425 $120,515 $8,750 $71,493 $2,500 $94,300 $33,625 $158,015 $12,500

Cost in 2026

FCI

Condition (Based on FCI)

$45,125 $11,385 $43,900 $156,477 $0 $8,683 $0 $5,760 $24,208 $0 $0 $0 $12,655 $0 $0 $32,708 $26,450 $1,400 $0

26.6% 17.3% 8.0% 16.1% 20.4% 13.7% 0.6% 3.4% 16.0% 4.3% 11.5% 0.6% 8.1% 6.5% 0.0% 11.2% 3.8% 5.5% 24.2% 13.7% 20.9% 2.2% 1.0% 23.0% 6.7% 18.9% 12.3% 9.2% 41.8% 12.0% 11.5% 15.3% 4.8% 1.5% 19.4% 1.8% 2.5% 12.8% 13.0% 47.5% 44.3% 12.4% 18.3% 15.0% 0.5% 13.5% 30.7% 0.9% 4.0% 36.4% 4.7% 28.3% 0.6% 23.5% 6.3% 49.5% 2.1% 5.7% 0.3%

Poor Poor Fair Poor Poor Poor Good Good Poor Good Poor Good Fair Fair Good Poor Good Good Poor Poor Poor Good Good Poor Fair Poor Poor Fair Very Poor Poor Poor Poor Good Good Poor Good Good Poor Poor Very Poor Very Poor Poor Poor Poor Good Poor Very Poor Good Good Very Poor Good Poor Good Poor Fair Very Poor Good Good Good

$2,500 $835,046 $1,725 $0 $38,530 $5,578 $172,835 $43,882 $20,763 $111,623 $29,038 $888 $265,540 $24,425 $0 $11,500 $0 $575 $25,873 $575 $0 $131,428 $9,775 ‐ $42,813 $0 $45,805 $49,215 $863 $3,863 $12,363 $124,373 $535,195 $403 $103,960 $288 $240,478 $48,128 $158,015 ‐

Addresses 237 Burridge Road, Tichborne 11 Steele Rd, Tichborne 7 Steele Rd, Tichborne 1381 Westport Road, Godfrey 1381 Westport Road, Godfrey 1389 Westport Road, Godfrey 1389 Westport Road, Godfrey 1389 Westport Road, Godfrey 3874 Westport Road, Godfrey 6089 Carleton Drive, Verona, 6084 Cemetery Road, Verona

4500 Centennial Park Drive, Harrowsmith 4500 Centennial Park Drive, Harrowsmith 4500 Centennial Park Drive, Harrowsmith 4500 Centennial Park Drive, Harrowsmith 5286 Hinchinbrooke Road, Hartington 5286 Hinchinbrooke Road, Hartington 6085 Road 38, Verona 4195 Colebrook Rd, Harrowsmith 4195 Colebrook Rd, Harrowsmith 5282 Hinchinbrooke Road, Verona 5286 Hinchinbrook Rd, Hartington 5286 Hinchinbrook Rd, Hartington 4808 Holleford Rd, Harrowsmith 5595 Road. 38, Hartington Rd. 38, Verona, ON 6582 Rd. 38, Verona 6930 Rd. 38, Verona 7635 Road 38, Verona 2876 Campbell Road, Sydenham 2490 Keeley Road, Sydenham 2490 Keeley Road, Sydenham 2490 Keeley Road, Sydenham 2490 Keeley Road, Sydenham 2490 Keeley Road, Sydenham 2491 Keeley Road, Sydenham 2491 Keeley Road, Sydenham 3516 Latimer Road, Inverary 4772 Latimer Rd, Inverary 4772 Latimer Rd, Inverary 4772 Latimer Road, Inverary Park Valley Road, Sydenham 2042 Park Valley Road, Sydenham 2042 Park Valley Rd, Sydenham 5582 Perth Road, Perth Road 5612 Perth Road Crescent, Perth Road 4410 Point Rd, Sydenham 4410 Point Road, Sydenham 2042 Park Valley Rd, Sydenham 4410 Point Road, Sydenham 4410 Point Road, South Frontenac 4233 Stagecoach Road, Sydenham

4264 Stage Coach Road, Sydenham 4264 Stage Coach Rd, Sydenham 5178 Wilmer Road, Perth Road 5178 Wilmer Rd, Perth Road 4418 Wheatley St, South Frontenac 7 Steele Rd, Tichborne

3910 Battersea Rd, Battersea

Costs ( First 2 years) $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $

Costs ( 3 to 5 years)

480,418 $ 192,490 $ 53,400 $ 430,562 $ 38,225 $ 616,328 $ 288 $ 38,760 $ 120,008 $ 34,480 $ 22,040 $ 1,250 $ 82,013 $ 1,380 $ ‐ $ 329,083 $ 86,450 $ 12,570 $ 11,615 $ 44,985 $ 923,381 $ 69,950 $ 17,000 $ 763,255 $ 32,233 $ 104,238 $ 237,932 $ 134,638 $ 910,732 $ 134,885 $ 69,388 $ 1,337,493 $ 35,425 $ 35,863 $ 248,243 $ 10,175 $ 2,775 $ 147,573 $ 34,000 $ 36,189 $ 200,203 $ 83,193 $ 1,150 $ 144,493 $ 19,775 $ 83,080 $ 49,215 $ 3,381 $ 12,013 $ 185,113 $ 188,798 $ 655,710 $ 9,153 $ 175,453 $ 2,788 $ 334,778 $ 81,753 $ 316,030 $ 12,500 $

7,740 $ ‐ $ 4,600 $ 84,310 $ 2,850 $ 119,825 $ 13,225 $ 575 $ 920 $ 4,763 $ ‐ $ ‐ $ 6,425 $ ‐ $ ‐ $ 21,375 $ 7,050 $ 3,625 $ $ ‐ 1,725 $ 277,490 $ 1,000 $ ‐ $ 70,630 $ 77,740 $ 174,800 $ 6,100 $ 42,450 $ 235,675 $ 25,875 $ 35,135 $ 97,025 $ ‐ $ ‐ $ 54,535 $ 2,300 $ ‐ $ 18,875 $ ‐ $ ‐ $ 5,750 $ 10,000 $ 5,750 $ 8,671 $ ‐ $ 108,739 $ ‐ $ ‐ $ 500 $ 27,950 $ 36,225 $ 40,125 $ ‐ $ 346,725 $ ‐ $ 37,150 $ 3,220 $ 87,995 $ ‐ $

Costs ( 6 to 10 years)

Costs ( 11 to 25 years)

177,090 $ 33,800 $ 1,875 $ 262,496 $ 40,450 $ 137,118 $ 384,675 $ ‐ $ 21,938 $ 35,875 $ 178,259 $ ‐ $ 68,800 $ ‐ $ ‐ $ 842,875 $ 117,346 $ 41,211 $ ‐ $ ‐ $ 528,728 $ 250,470 $ ‐ $ 483,765 $ 9,050 $ 408,840 $ 1,307,180 $ 137,425 $ 165,600 $ 55,700 $ 114,975 $ 353,653 $ 9,000 $ 30,475 $ 13,800 $ 400 $ ‐ $ 350,348 $ 28,705 $ 43,010 $ ‐ $ ‐ $ ‐ $ 32,948 $ 56,225 $ 192,840 $ 3,000 $ 2,295 $ 16,500 $ 32,715 $ 302,738 $ 69,518 $ 26,450 $ 4,600 $ 2,875 $ 18,695 $ 233,335 $ 552,800 $ 3,075 $

393,085 427,706 319,658 2,530,907 66,417 907,745 525,075 1,150,715 663,822 329,477 2,875 45,600 396,783 1,380 20,125 1,763,220 175,325 167,855 6,900 21,045 2,956,565 804,050 395,030 2,054,686 1,477,640 1,383,955 189,510 545,081 1,822,590 621,073 426,408 6,554,275 724,902 1,058,679 699,070 297,906 49,292 89,178 106,878 ‐ 320,013 474,320 2,150 416,683 841,355 338,881 94,698 318,250 249,013 404,773 2,064,646 1,642,640 379,196 1,546,693 66,030 177,618 658,950 3,633,308 290,828

Construction Year

Replacement Year

1979 1995 1903 1863 2004 1974 2014 1990 1950 2000 1959 2015 1980 2023 2023 1975 2011 2014 1984 1979 1977 1978 1978 1958 1903 1950 1963 1997 1960 1984 1989 1972 1984 2009 1989 2009 2009 1993 1980 1980 1980 1992 2004 1993 2019 1976 1970 1970 1970 1970 2006 1972 2008 1979 1997 1997 2011 1969 2016

2054 2055 2064 2044 2064 2054 2089 2040 2045 2075 2034 2065 2055 2098 2098 2040 2071 2074 2059 2054 2052 2053 2053 2038 2039 2030 2033 2072 2035 2059 2064 2047 2044 2069 2049 2069 2069 2068 2055 2030 2055 2042 2079 2068 2093 2051 2045 2045 2045 2045 2081 2047 2083 2054 2072 2072 2086 2044 2091

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Buidling Area (SQ FT)

S2 S3 S4A S4C S5A S6A S6B

Sandhill Cemetery Maintenance Shed New Firehall (Station # 8) Battersea Ball Park Washrooms Battersea Ball Park Canteen / Storage Gerald Ball Park Washrooms/Storage Gilmour Point Park Multi Purpose Building Gilmour Point Park Pavilion

220 7,935 100 256 1,200 915 290 237,756

$69,398 $6,529,028 $97,333 $133,651 $607,765 $992,549 $87,052 $113,108,466

$71,473 $1,614,975 $94,745 $120,808 $393,974 $441,603 $89,053 $70,745,394

$1,500 $39,350 $8,750 $31,278 $104,455 $69,250 $2,000 $7,404,820

$61,008 $0 $863 $16,425 $4,123 ‐ ‐ $3,374,462

90.1% 0.6% 20.4% 36.6% 20.6% 7.4% 2.3%

Very Poor Good Poor Very Poor Poor Fair Good

4448 Battersea Rd, Battersea 4490 Battersea Road, Inverary 5167 Battersea Road, Battersea,

5167 Battersea Road, Battersea, 3364 Moreland‐Dixon Rd, Inverary, 1763 Wellington Street, Battersea, 1763 Wellington St, Battersea

$ $ $ $ $ $ $

62,508 39,350 9,613 47,703 108,578 69,250 2,000 $10,779,281

$ $ $ $ $ $ $

‐ ‐ 10,235 1,150 16,675 4,200 ‐ $2,149,698

$ $ $ $ $ $ $

8,390 14,925 13,225 8,500 62,605 9,350 5,000 $8,307,531

$ $ $ $ $ $ $

575 1,560,700 61,673 63,455 206,117 358,803 82,053 $48,425,892

1979 2022 1989 1989 1992 2019 1999

2030 2097 2064 2064 2067 2094 2049

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Building Condition Assessment – 2025 For Public Service Office Building Prepared for The Township of South Frontenac Prepared by:

Accent Building Sciences Inc. (ABSI) Date: February 2025

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Tim Laprade, Manager of Recreation and Facilities Township of South Frontenac 5490 Keeley Road Sydenham, Ontario K0H 2T0 1.0

February 19, 2025

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

General Description The Corporation of the Township of South Frontenac retained the services of Accent Building Sciences Inc. (ABSI) to perform an Inventory & Facility Condition Assessment, namely a Building Condition Assessment (BCA) at the Public Services Office Building, South Frontenac, Ontario. The Public Services Office Building is a single-story office building with no basement that includes a kitchen, washrooms, a utility room, and a boardroom. The building is believed to have been constructed around 1990. The floor structure of the building consists of concrete block walls and a concrete slab on grade. The canopy structure is made of steel with galvanized columns at the main entrance. The building’s overall structure, including the roof, is a wood frame with plywood decking. Interior walls consist of gypsum boards. Finishes include metal cladding, metal soffits, vinyl double-glazed windows, aluminum double-glazed windows, and a steel door. The roof is made of metal panels. The total area is estimated to be 2,000 Sq. Ft. The building is located 2490 Keeley Rd, Sydenham, ON . Exterior car parking is located at the North and South side of the building. Access to the building is via 2490 Keeley Road. Based on the FCI calculations (11.47%), the building is in Poor condition. This survey was produced based on the condition of the property, identifying the physical adequacy of construction, material, and equipment, and outlining the life cycle of all building components. It is a planning tool intended to facilitate the provision of adequate funds as required to address routine capital replacements. A complete life cycle costing, for the next ten (10) years is illustrated in tables 1.1 below. It clearly identifies building elements and estimated years of repairs or replacement. The excel worksheet indicates life expectancy of all major building components, including general states of repairs, conditions, quantities, unit replacement costs and current replacement costs. ABSI inspected all building components at the above captioned building. The purpose of this inspection is to provide the Township of South Frontenac with a condition survey of all building elements and to create a replacement schedule for key building components. This report is based

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on visual examination. It contains digital photographs of building elements with focus on areas that require attention. In the preparation of this study, we addressed the following factors:  Current condition of various elements which were determined by our site visits and interviews.  Type of replacement and repairs that are required and current cost. Risk Evaluation consists of using two criteria including the Probability of Failure (PoF) and the Consequences of Failure (CoF) and includes a scoring number from 1 to 5. The score is then multiplied to determine the risk evaluation score and category with the maximum being 25 points. The PoF is calculated by using the condition rating column (remaining life) and the CoF is determined by the actual component and what effect that would have on the overall building. The CoF will also change based on short term repairs/replacement as needed. Major Findings Architectural, interior, and site items include: The main architectural items that will require repairs or replacement in the next ten (10) years include metal cladding, steel doors, metal roof panels, and gutters. Additionally, we recommend to install a panic bar in the short term. Scattered interior refurbishments will also be necessary, including solid wood doors, steel washroom cubicles, MDF countertops, wood cabinets, acoustic ceiling tiles (ACT), and gypsum board ceilings. In addition, we recommend sealing the hole in the utility room, installing a service door, and applying an epoxy coating to the hallway flooring in the short term. The roadways will also require repairs or replacement, including the asphalt-paved driveway and concrete curb stops. Mechanical and electrical items include: The main mechanical items that will require repairs or replacement within the next ten (10) years include an oil-fired furnace with air cleaner, energy recovery ventilator (ERV), condenser, and exhaust fans. Plumbing fixtures, including toilets, urinals, stainless-steel and ceramic sinks, and laundry sinks, are a mix of older and newer models. The older fixtures will require replacement in the short term. We also recommend installing a grab bar for the toilet and urinal, as well as a mirror in both washrooms, in the short term. The main electrical systems and distribution panels consist primarily of older components showing regular wear and tear. The main switch and an electrical panel need to be replaced in the future. Some lighting fixtures (T8 LED, T12 fluorescent) are not highly efficient and should be replaced with LED fixtures in the short term.

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Additionally, kitchen appliances, such as the microwave and range, will require replacement within the next ten years. Furthermore, the fire extinguishers, security system, and defibrillator will need to be upgraded in the future.

Naji Hassan

Naji Hassan, BSS, CET Accent Building Sciences Inc.

Zack Salman Zack Salman, P.Eng., M. Eng., BSS, CEA Accent Building Sciences Inc.

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Table 1.1 - Detailed Summaries of Expenditures in the First Ten (10) Years by Components

Public Service Office Building Asset Name Acoustic Ceiling Tiles (ACT) Lighting & BW - T8 / LED Furnace Condenser Cabinets Wood Solid Doors Energy Recovery Ventilator (ERV) Asphalt Paving Countertops Security System Metal Cladding Plumbing Fixtures Food Service Equipment Plumbing Fixtures Washroom Partitions Plumbing Fixtures Exhaust Fans Exhaust Fans Steel Doors Gypsum Board Ceilings Epoxy Curb Stops Lighting & BW - T12 Fluorescent Roofing - Metal Panels Roofing - Gutters Panels & Switches Electrical Distribution - Main Switch Cabinets Other Special Systems and Devices Defibrillator Countertops Washroom Partitions Fire Extinguishing Devices Food Service Equipment Total

Costs (1 to 5 Years)

Costs (6 to 10 Years)

$ $ $ $ $ $

21,180.00 13,455.00 11,500.00 10,350.00 8,000.00 7,500.00

$ $ $ $ $ $

$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $

5,750.00 4,000.00 3,500.00 2,875.00 2,500.00 2,000.00 2,000.00 1,725.00 1,350.00 1,150.00 1,150.00 1,150.00 1,000.00 1,000.00 600.00 500.00 287.50

$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $

6,325.00 75,900.00 10,350.00 5,750.00

$ $

5,175.00 3,200.00

$ $ $ $ $

104,522.50

$ $ $ $ $

2,875.00 2,800.00 1,350.00 750.00 500.00 114,975.00

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2.0

INTRODUCTION

2.1

Purpose of Building Condition Assessment

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The services of ABSI were retained to carry out a Building Condition Assessment (BCA) The total area is estimated to be 2,000 Sq. Ft. The building is located at 2490 Keeley Rd, Sydenham, ON. Exterior car parking is located at the Noth and South side of the building. Access to the building is via Keeley Road, and prepare a BCA report for the Public Service Office Building using information collected for each building component. This study will produce a database on the condition of the building and hard surface elements, identifying the physical adequacy of construction, material, and equipment, and outlining the life cycle of all building components. 2.2

Assessment Procedures

This assessment entailed the audit of all building components and systems, including all building envelope components, all interior finishes, mechanical systems, lighting, and electrical equipment, as well as life safety. ABSI completed the examination of the building envelope, and all exterior and interior elements on the property, as well as mechanical, electrical and life safety. We conducted the site inspections on December 10 and 11, 2024. The inspection included a comprehensive site examination of all exteriors, interior, mechanical and electrical building elements. We have not inspected any parts of the structure which were covered, unexposed, or inaccessible. Our opinion and observations are based on a visual examination of the building envelope, exterior site elements, interior building components, mechanical systems, electrical systems, drainage, and other services. Building inspections were carried out by identifying the various types of building elements, their current condition, and quantities. This study outlines expenditures for repairs, restoration or replacement of the building elements and equipment. This survey will provide a general understanding of the physical adequacy of construction, material, and equipment, and outlines the life cycle of building components, based on the current condition of the property and its elements. A complete life cycle costing is part of this report and is included at the end of this report. Costing was based on latest edition of the “Hanscomb Yardsticks for Costing, Cost Data for the Canadian Construction Industry”.

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Structural

Foundation and Footings - Concrete Block The foundation walls of the building consist of concrete block and are in overall fair condition. The footings are assumed to constructed of Cast-in-Place concrete. No action is required. The concrete foundation walls are expected to last the life of the building. Standard Slab on Grade A concrete slab on grade is constructed as the main floor surface on the ground floor and is in fair condition. Cracks were observed in the utility room. Repairs are covered under section C3020. The slab-on-grade is expected to last the life of the building.

View of concrete block foundation walls at grade.

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View of concrete slab on grade with cracks in the utility room.

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Building Envelope (Exterior Enclosures)

Canopies Steel canopy with galvanized columns is installed at the main entrance and is in very good condition. We recommend replacement at the end of service life. Roof Decks and Slabs The structure of the roof consists of wood frame construction including plywood decking and is in overall fair condition. No action is required. The roof structure is expected to last the life of the building. Metal Cladding Metal cladding is installed on the exterior elevations and is in poor condition. The metal cladding was noted original and a section at the east elevation was noted damaged. We recommend repairs in the short term and replacement at the end of service life. Metal Soffit Metal soffits are installed around the roof perimeter and are in poor condition. The soffits were noted original. We recommend replacement at the end of service life. Windows - Vinyl Vinyl double-glazed windows are located throughout the building and are in very good condition. We recommend replacement at the end of service life. Aluminum Doors Aluminum double-glazed door with side light is located at the main entrance and is in good condition. The door was noted barrier-free. We recommend replacement at the end of service life. Steel Doors An exterior steel door is installed at the north elevation and is in fair condition. The door is missing a panic bar. We recommend installing a panic bar in the short term and consider replacing the door at the end of service life.

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Roofing - Metal Panels The roof of the building is covered with metal panels and was observed to be in poor condition. The metal roof was noted original. We recommend replacement in the mid-term. Roofing - Gutters The gutters are installed around the roof perimeter and are in poor condition. We recommend replacement in the mid-term. Roofing - Downspouts Downspouts are located at the northwest and southwest corners and were noted to be in very good condition. The downspouts at grade were observed to be damaged. We recommend installing hard PVC pipes at the grade level (Operating Budget) in the short term and replacing the downspouts at the end of service life.

View of steel canopy at the main entrance.

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View of metal cladding on the south elevation.

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View of damaged section of metal cladding at the east elevation.

View of metal soffit at the roof perimeter.

View of vinyl double-glazed window in the kitchen.

View of aluminum double-glazed door at the main entrance.

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View of exterior steel door on the north elevation.

General view of metal roof.

View of gutter around the roof perimeter.

View of downspout at the north elevation.

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View of damaged downspout at the Southwest corner of the building.

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Interior Construction and Finishes

Steel Windows A steel interior window is located in the boardroom and is in good condition. No action is required at this time. Wood Solid Doors Wood solid doors with levers (x2) are installed in the hallway and are in good condition. We recommend replacement at the end of service life. Wood Solid Doors Six solid wood doors are installed throughout the building and are in poor condition. These doors are currently equipped with knobs. Also, the washrooms were noted not barrier-free. We recommend installing levers on all doors and power operators on the washroom doors in the short term, with door replacement considered at the end of their service life. Steel Doors A steel fire-rated door is located in the utility room and is in good condition. We recommend replacement at the end of service life. Washroom Partitions The barrier-free steel washroom cubicle in the womens washroom is in poor condition. We recommend replacement in the mid-term. Washroom Partitions The steel washroom cubicle in men’s washroom is are in very poor condition. The cubicle in men’s washroom was found to be non-compliant with barrier-free standards. We recommend replacing the men’s washroom cubicle in the short term. Countertops MDF countertops are provided in the kitchen and were observed to be in very poor condition. The millwork was noted original. We recommend replacement in the short term.

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Service Desks Barrier-free service desks are provided at the main entrance and are in fair condition. We recommend replacement at the end of service life. Countertops MDF countertops are provided in the washrooms and are in poor condition. We recommend replacement in the mid-term. Cabinets Wood cabinets are provided in the washrooms and are in poor to very poor condition. Cabinets are provided below the countertop in the washrooms. We recommend partially removing the cabinets in the washrooms to make the sink barrier-free in the short term (Operating Budget) and replacing the remaining cabinets in the mid-term. Cabinets Wood cabinets are provided in the kitchen and are in very poor condition. The millwork was noted original. We recommend replacement in the short term. Gypsum Board Walls Gypsum board walls / cementitious boards with wallpaper are installed in the washrooms, lunchroom, and office areas and are in good condition. We recommend replacement at the end of service life. Gypsum Board Walls Gypsum board walls are located in the hallways and utility room and are in good condition. We recommend replacement at the end of service life. Vinyl Click Flooring Vinyl click flooring is installed throughout the building and is in good condition. We recommend replacement at the end of service life. Epoxy During the site assessment, the concrete floor in the utility room was observed with cracks. We recommend carrying out repairs and applying an epoxy coating in the short term.

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Acoustic Ceiling Tiles (ACT) Acoustic ceiling tiles (ACT) are installed throughout the building and are in very poor condition. Stained tiles were observed in the women’s washroom, possibly due to a roof leak. We recommend repairs in the short term through the operating budget and replacing the tiles once they reach the end of their service in the mid-term. Gypsum Board Ceilings Gypsum board ceilings are installed in the utility room and are in poor condition. An opening for the wiring was observed in the room. Since this room is to be fire-rated, we recommend sealing the hole and installing a service door for the wiring above, in the short term. We also recommend replacing the gypsum board ceilings at the end of their service life.

View of interior steel window in the boardroom.

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View of solid wood door in the hallway.

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View of solid wood door in the washroom.

View of steel fire-rated door in the utility room.

View of steel cubicle in women’s washroom barrier-free

View of steel cubicle in men’s washroom - not barrier-free.

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View of MDF countertop in the kitchen.

View of service desks at the main entrance.

View of MDF countertop in the men’s washroom.

View of the cabinet in the men’s washroom.

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View of wood cabinets in the kitchen.

View of gypsum board walls with wallpaper in the washroom.

View of gypsum board walls in the utility room.

View of vinyl click flooring in the hallway.

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View of cracks in the concrete slab in the utility room.

View of stained ACT in the women’s washroom.

View of gypsum board ceiling in the utility room.

View of opening on the gypsum board ceiling.

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Plumbing

Plumbing Fixtures There are two washrooms in the building that are equipped with toilets (x2), ceramic sinks (x2) and urinal (x1). The fixtures in the men’s washroom were noted to be non-compliant with barrier-free standards. We recommend installing grab bars for the toilet and urinal, as well as an inclined mirror for both washrooms at the sink in the short term. Replace all the plumbing fixtures in the mid-term. Plumbing Fixtures One laundry sink is located in the utility room and is in very poor condition. The sink is approaching the end of service life. We recommend replacement in the short term. Plumbing Fixtures One stainless steel sink is provided in the kitchen and is in very poor condition. The sink was noted original. We recommend replacement in the short term. Domestic Water Equipment - Domestic Hot Water Heater One electric domestic hot water tank is installed in the utility room and is in good condition. The unit is manufactured by ‘Giant’, model No. 152STE-3S8M-E8, serial No. A 9908432 with a capacity of 48.5 US Gallons and rated at 3kW. We recommend replacement at the end of service life. Sump Pump A sump pump is located in the utility room and is in good condition. We recommend replacement in the long term.

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View of toilet in men’s washroom - not barrierfree.

View of the urinal - not barrier-free.

View of barrier-free washroom.

View of ceramic sink in men’s washroom.

toilet

women’s

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View of the mirror in men’s washroom - not compliant

View of laundry sink in the utility room.

View of stainless-steel sink in the kitchen.

View of hot water tank in the utility room.

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View of sump pump in the utility room.

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HVAC

Furnace An oil-fired furnace with air cleaner is installed in the utility room and is in very poor condition. The furnace is manufactured by ‘NewMac’, model No. NH3-76, serial No. NH3 Q9DD040302 with a capacity of 76,000 BTUH. We recommend replacing it with a propane-fired furnace in the short term to improve efficiency. Additionally, the 909 Litres oil tank present on-site at the West side of the building can be removed in conjunction with furnace replacement. Energy Recovery Ventilator (ERV) During the site evaluation, it was observed that the building does not have an energy recovery ventilator (ERV). We recommend installing one in the short term. Condenser A condenser is located at the West side of the building and is very poor condition. No tag was observed on the unit however the condenser is manufactured by ‘Armstrong’ with an approximate capacity of 2.5 tons using R-22 refrigerant. R-22 refrigerant is no longer utilized in the industry. We recommend replacement in the short term. Exhaust Fans Two ceiling type exhaust fans are installed in the washrooms and are in very poor condition. The fans were found to be noisy during the site visit. We recommend replacement in the short term. Exhaust Fans An exhaust fan is installed in the kitchen and was found to be in very poor condition. We recommend replacing the fan with a kitchen hood in the short term.

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View of oil-fired furnace in the utility room.

View of the oil tank on the West side of the building.

View of condenser at the West side of the building.

View of exhaust fan in men’s washroom.

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View of exhaust fan in the lunch room.

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8.0 Fire Protection Fire Extinguishing Devices Fire extinguishers (x3) are installed throughout the building and are in good condition. We recommend replacement in the mid-term.

Typical view of fire extinguisher.

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Electrical

Electrical Distribution - Main Switch The main switch, which is fed from Baler Building #2, is located in the utility room and is in poor condition. The switch is manufactured by ‘Square D’, with a capacity of 600A, 600V. The equipment was noted original We recommend replacement in the mid-term. Panels & Switches One electrical panel is located in the utility room and is in very poor condition. The panel is manufactured by ‘Federal Pioneer’, with a capacity of 225A, 240V. The unit was noted original and the panel was visibly loose during the assessment. We recommend to secure the panel in the short term, as part of ongoing maintenance and replacement in the mid-term. We also observed that stored items are blocking access to the panel. To improve safety and meet ESA standards, we recommend removing these items as part of ongoing maintenance. Transformer A transformer is installed in the utility room and is in poor condition. The equipment is manufactured by ‘Square D’ with a rating of 45 kVA. The transformer was noted original. We recommend replacement at the end of service life. Additionally, we observed that stored items are blocking access to the equipment. To improve safety and meet ESA standards, we recommend removing these items as part of ongoing maintenance. Lighting & BW - T8 / LED T8 LED light fixtures (x26) are located throughout the building and are in poor condition. The fixtures are approaching the end of service life. We recommend replacement in the short term. Lighting & BW - T12 Fluorescent One T12 fluorescent light fixture is located in the utility room and is in very poor condition. Newer LED fixtures are available to reduce energy consumption. We recommend upgrading the fixture to LED in the short term. Security System A security system manufactured by ‘DSC’ and smoke detectors are installed in the building and are in very poor condition. The control panel is located in the utility room. The system was noted older and is approaching the end of service life. We recommend replacement of the system to include interconnected smoke detectors in the short term.

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Other Special Systems and Devices - Defibrillator A defibrillator is provided at the main entrance and is in good condition. We recommend replacement in the mid-term. Exit/Emergency Light Combo Exit / emergency light combos (x2) are located throughout the building and are in good condition. We recommend replacement at the end of service life.

View of ‘Square D’ main switch in the utility room.

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View of ‘Federal Pioneer’ electrical panel in the utility room.

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View of electrical panel found to be loose.

View of stored items Infront of the panel.

View of transformer in the utility room.

View of typical T8 LED light fixture.

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View of T12 fluorescent light fixture in the utility room.

View of ‘DSC’ security system in the utility room.

View of battery powered smoke detector.

View of defibrillator at the main entrance.

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View of typical exit/emergency light combo.

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Equipment and Furnishings

Food Service Equipment The ‘Omni’ fridge provided in the kitchen was observed to be in good condition. We recommend replacement at the end of service life. Food Service Equipment The ‘LG’ microwave provided in the kitchen was observed to be in fair condition. We recommend replacement in the mid-term. Food Service Equipment The ‘Moffat’ range provided in the kitchen was observed to be in very poor condition. The appliance is approaching the end of service life. We recommend replacement in the short term.

View of ‘Omni’ fridge in the kitchen.

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View of ‘LG’ microwave in the kitchen.

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View of ‘Moffat’ range in the kitchen.

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Site Improvement & Site Utilities

Asphalt Paving The parking lot, including the driveways, is situated on the South and East sides of the building and was found to be in generally good condition. During the site assessment, cracks, settlements, and ponding were observed in scattered areas. Also, the runoff for the water slopes toward the South foundation walls. We recommend regrading the South area to direct water away from the foundation walls and addressing other repairs in the short term. The asphalt pavement should be replaced once it reaches the end of its service life. Curb Stops A concrete curb stop is located at the east side of the building and is in very poor condition. The curb was noted original. We recommend replacement in the short term. Curb Stops Concrete curb stops (x2) are located at the parking lot and are in very good condition. We recommend replacement at the end of service life. Steel Guardrails The steel guardrails at the main entrance are in overall good condition, with only minor rust visible at the bottom section. We recommend repairs in the short term through operation and maintenance and replacement at the end of service life. Concrete Pad A concrete pad sloped as a ramp is located at the main entrance and is in poor condition. We recommend replacement in the long term. Exterior Furnishings A wood picnic bench is provided at the West side of the building and is in good condition. We recommend replacement at the end of service life.

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View of asphalt pavement at the parking lot with visible cracks at the Southeast corner.

View of visible crack at the asphalt pavement.

View of asphalt pavement sloped towards the foundation walls.

View of ponding at the south side of the building.

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View of curb stop at the east side of the building.

View of curb stop at the parking lot.

View of steel guardrails at the main entrance Rusted.

View of corrosion at the bottom of the steel guardrails.

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View of concrete pad sloped as ramp at the main entrance.

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View of picnic bench at the West side of the property.

Site Electrical Utilities

Exterior Lighting - LED LED light fixtures are provided on the South and East exterior elevations and are in good condition. We recommend replacement at the end of service life.

View of LED light fixture on the South elevation.

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Accessibility

Accessibility - Miscellaneous All public buildings have to be fully barrier-free by 2025. 1- Six solid wood doors are installed throughout the building and are in poor condition. These doors are currently equipped with knobs. Also, the washrooms were noted not barrier-free. We recommend installing levers on all doors and power operators on the washroom doors in the short term, with door replacement considered at the end of their service life. 2- The barrier-free steel washroom cubicle in the women’s washroom is in poor condition. We recommend replacement in the mid-term. 3- The steel washroom cubicle in men’s washroom is in very poor condition. The cubicle in men’s washroom was found to be non-compliant with barrier-free standards. We recommend replacing the men’s washroom cubicle in the short term. 4- Barrier-free service desks are provided at the main entrance and are in fair condition. We recommend replacement at the end of service life. 5- Wood cabinets are provided in the washrooms and are in poor to very poor condition. Cabinets are provided below the countertop in the washrooms. We recommend partially removing the cabinets in the washrooms to make the sink barrier-free in the short term (Operating Budget) and replacing the remaining cabinets in the mid-term. 6- There are two washrooms in the building that are equipped with toilets (x2), ceramic sinks (x2) and urinal (x1). The fixtures in the men’s washroom were noted to be non-compliant with barrier-free standards. We recommend installing grab bars for the toilet and urinal, as well as an inclined mirror for both washrooms at the sink in the short term. Replace all the plumbing fixtures in the mid-term. 7- Aluminum double-glazed door with side light is located at the main entrance and is in good condition. The door was noted barrier-free. We recommend replacement at the end of service life.

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Replacement Cost and FCI (Facility Condition Index)

Based on the data provided by the ‘Yardsticks for Costing’ – Cost Data for the Canadian Construction Industry, building an office building cost approximately $400-$500 for every square foot. Therefore, to rebuild the public service Office Building based on calculated square footage of approximately 2,000 Sq. Ft, the cost will be $800,000.00 to $1,000,000.00. The FCI for the current repairs within the first 5 years is outlined below: Current Repairs and Maintenance within the first 5 years: $104,522.50 Average of Replacement cost: $910,991.50 FCI = 11.47% Facility Condition Index

FCI Level 0%-5% 6%-10% 11%-30%

Greater than 30%

Rating

Good (Considered near ‘perfect’ condition) Fair (Considered in ‘reasonable’ condition) Poor (Increased risk of component failure and increased O&M cost) Very Poor

Based on the above table rating, the building is in overall Poor condition. 14.0

Frequency of Inspections

The data gathered in this building audit must be kept current, gathered consistently, and then regularly updated. A three (3) or five (5) years cycle of inspections is recommended. This ensures that evaluating and recording existing physical conditions and functional performance are maintained at the facility. Yours Truly,

Naji Hassan

Naji Hassan, BSS, CET Accent Building Sciences Inc.

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Zack Salman Zack Salman, P.Eng., M. Eng., BSS, CEA Accent Building Sciences Inc.

Township of South Frontenac

2000 Sq. Ft.

Photo Reference

Date of Installation

Age of Element (Years)

Useful Service Life (Years)

Public Services Office Building Standard Slab on Grade

A1030-1

1989

B1010 Floor Construction

Public Services Office Building Canopies

B1010-1

2023

B10 SUPERSTRUCTURE

B1020 Roof Construction

Public Services Office Building Roof Decks and Slabs

1989

B SHELL

B20 EXTERIOR VERTICAL ENCLOSURES

B2010 Exterior Walls

Public Services Office Building Metal Cladding

B2010-1 B2010-2

B SHELL

B20 EXTERIOR VERTICAL ENCLOSURES

B2030 Exterior Doors

Public Services Office Building Aluminum Doors

B2030-1

Level 1 - Major Group

Level 2 Component Group

Level 3 Component

A A10 FOUNDATIONS SUBSTRUCTURE

A1030 Slab on Grade

B SHELL

B10 SUPERSTRUCTURE

B SHELL

Asset Name

Remaining Life Adjustment (Years)

Estimated Year of Replacement

General State of Repair, Comments & Problems

2064

A concrete slab on grade is constructed as the main floor surface on the ground floor and is in fair condition. Cracks were observed in the utility room. Repairs are covered under section C3020. The slab-on-grade is expected to last the life of the building.

2048

2049

1989

2017

B SHELL

B20 EXTERIOR VERTICAL ENCLOSURES

B2030 Exterior Doors

Public Services Office Building Steel Doors

B2030-2

2014

B SHELL

B30 EXTERIOR HORIZONTAL ENCLOSURES

B3010 Roof Coverings

Public Services Office Building Roofing - Metal Panels

B3010-1

1989

C INTERIORS

C10 INTERIOR CONSTRUCTION

C1020 Interior Doors

Public Services Office Building Steel Doors

C1020-3

2014

Condition Rating

Action Type

Action Prioritization

Unit

Quantity

Unit Repl. Cost

Current Replacement Cost (Opinion of probable Cost)

Professional and Contingency Fees (15%)

Total Current Replacement Cost (Opinion of probable Cost)

MediumHigh

Fair

No Action Required

Sq. Ft.

2000

50.00

100,000.00

15,000.00

115,000.00

Medium-Low

Very Good

Replacement

3,500.00

525.00

4,025.00

MediumHigh

Fair

Replacement

Sq. Ft.

1,200

40.00

48,000.00

7,200.00

55,200.00

Sq. Ft.

2160

55.00

118,800.00

17,820.00

136,620.00

MediumHigh

Poor

Repair

2042

Aluminum double-glazed door with side light is located at the main entrance and is in good condition. The door was noted barrierfree. We recommend replacement at the end of service life.

Medium-Low

Good

Replacement

Accessibility Issue

9,000.00

1,350.00

10,350.00

Medium

Fair

Replacement

Health and Safety

2,500.00

375.00

2,875.00

High

Poor

Replacement

Sq. Ft.

1,200

55.00

66,000.00

9,900.00

75,900.00

Medium-Low

Good

No Action Required

2,500.00

Medium

Poor

Replacement

Accessibility Issue

1,350.00

MediumHigh

Very Poor

Replacement

Accessibility Issue

1,350.00

MediumHigh

Very Poor

Replacement

Ln. Ft.

350.00

3,500.00

Medium-Low

Good

Replacement

Sq. Ft.

2,340

20.00

46,800.00

Medium-Low

Good

No Action Required

Sq. Ft.

1,745

12.00

20,940.00

Medium-Low

Good

Replacement

Sq. Ft.

1,765

15.00

26,475.00

MediumHigh

Very Poor

Replacement

Sq. Ft.

1,765

12.00

21,180.00

Medium

Poor

Repair

15.00

900.00

2034

C1030 Fittings

Public Services Office Building Washroom Partitions

C1030-1

2009

2034

C INTERIORS

C10 INTERIOR CONSTRUCTION

C1030 Fittings

Public Services Office Building Washroom Partitions

C1030-2

2000

2025

C INTERIORS

C10 INTERIOR CONSTRUCTION

C1030 Fittings

Public Services Office Building Countertops

C1030-3

1989

C INTERIORS

C30 INTERIOR FINISHES

C3010 Wall Finishes

Public Services Office Building Gypsum Board Walls

C3010-1

2014

2044

C INTERIORS

C30 INTERIOR FINISHES

C3010 Wall Finishes

Public Services Office Building Gypsum Board Walls

C3010-2

2014

2054

C INTERIORS

C30 INTERIOR FINISHES

C3020 Floor Finishes

Public Services Office Building Vinyl Click Flooring

C3020-1

2017

2037

C INTERIORS

C30 INTERIOR FINISHES

C3030 Ceiling Finishes

Public Services Office Building Acoustic Ceiling Tiles (ACT)

C3030-1

1989

2029

C INTERIORS

C30 INTERIOR FINISHES

C3030 Ceiling Finishes

Public Services Office Building Gypsum Board Ceilings

C3030-2 C3030-3

1999

2039

D SERVICES

D20 PLUMBING

D2010 Plumbing Fixtures

Public Services Office Building Plumbing Fixtures

D2010-1 D2010-2 D2010-3 D2010-4 D2010-5

2014

2034

D SERVICES

D20 PLUMBING

D2010 Plumbing Fixtures

Public Services Office Building Plumbing Fixtures

D2010-6

2000

2025

D SERVICES

D20 PLUMBING

D2010 Plumbing Fixtures

Public Services Office Building Plumbing Fixtures

D2010-7

1989

D SERVICES

D20 PLUMBING

Public Services Office Building D2020 Domestic Domestic Water Equipment Water Distribution Domestic Hot Water Heater

D2020-1

2020

2040

D SERVICES

D20 PLUMBING

D2030 Sanitary Waste

Public Services Office Building Sump Pump

D2030-1

2020

2035

D SERVICES

D30 HVAC

D3020 Heating Public Services Office Building Generating System Furnace

D3020-1 D3020-2

1989

2025

D SERVICES

D30 HVAC

D3020 Heating Public Services Office Building Generating System Energy Recovery Ventilator (ERV)

2024

-19

2025

D SERVICES

D30 HVAC

D3030 Cooling Public Services Office Building Generating System Condenser

D3030-1

2003

-3

2025

D SERVICES

D30 HVAC

D3040 Distribution Public Services Office Building Systems Exhaust Fans

D3040-1

2005

2025

D SERVICES

D30 HVAC

D3040 Distribution Public Services Office Building Systems Exhaust Fans

D3040-2

2005

2025

D SERVICES

D40 FIRE PROTECTION

D4030 Fire Protection Specialties

Public Services Office Building - Fire Extinguishing Devices

D4030-1

2021

2031

D SERVICES

D50 ELECTRICAL

D5010 Electrical Service and Distribution

Public Services Office Building Electrical Distribution - Main Switch

D5010-1

1989

2034

2025

An exterior steel door is installed at the north elevation and is in fair condition. The door is missing a panic bar. We recommend installing a panic bar in the short term and consider replacing the door at the end of service life. The roof of the building is covered with metal panels and was observed to be in poor condition. The metal roof was noted original. We recommend replacement in the mid-term. A steel fire-rated door is located in the utility room and is in good condition. We recommend replacement at the end of service life. The barrier-free steel washroom cubicle in the women’s washroom is in poor condition. We recommend replacement in the mid-term. The steel washroom cubicle in men’s washroom is are in very poor condition. The cubicle in men’s washroom was found to be non-compliant with barrier-free standards. We recommend replacing the men’s washroom cubicle in the short term. MDF countertops are provided in the kitchen and were observed to be in very poor condition. The millwork was noted original. We recommend replacement in the short term. Gypsum board walls / cementitious boards with wallpaper are installed in the washrooms, lunchroom, and office areas and are in good condition. We recommend replacement at the end of service life. Gypsum board walls are located in the hallways and utility room and are in good condition. We recommend replacement at the end of service life. Vinyl click flooring is installed throughout the building and is in good condition. We recommend replacement at the end of service life. Acoustic ceiling tiles (ACT) are installed throughout the building and are in very poor condition. Stained tiles were observed in the women’s washroom, possibly due to a roof leak. We recommend repairs in the short term through the operating budget and replacing the tiles once they reach the end of their service in the mid-term. Gypsum board ceilings are installed in the utility room and are in poor condition. An opening for the wiring was observed in the room. Since this room is to be fire-rated, we recommend sealing the hole and installing a service door for the wiring above, in the short term. We also recommend replacing the gypsum board ceilings at the end of their service life. There are two washrooms in the building that are equipped with toilets (x2), ceramic sinks (x2) and urinal (x1). The fixtures in the men’s washroom were noted to be non-compliant with barrier-free standards. We recommend installing grab bars for the toilet and urinal, as well as an inclined mirror for both washrooms at the sink in the short term. Replace all the plumbing fixtures in the midterm. One laundry sink is located in the utility room and is in very poor condition. The sink is approaching the end of service life. We recommend replacement in the short term. One stainless steel sink is provided in the kitchen and is in very poor condition. The sink was noted original. We recommend replacement in the short term. One electric domestic hot water tank is installed in the utility room and is in good condition. The unit is manufactured by ‘Giant’, model No. 152STE-3S8M-E8, serial No. A 9908432 with a capacity of 48.5 US Gallons and rated at 3kW. We recommend replacement at the end of service life. A sump pump is located in the utility room and is in good condition. We recommend replacement in the long term. An oil-fired furnace with air cleaner is installed in the utility room and is in very poor condition. The furnace is manufactured by ‘NewMac’, model No. NH3-76, serial No. NH3 Q9DD040302 with a capacity of 76,000 BTUH. We recommend replacing it with a propane-fired furnace in the short term to improve efficiency. Additionally, the 909 Litres oil tank present on-site at the West side of the building can be removed in conjunction with furnace replacement. During the site evaluation, it was observed that the building does not have an energy recovery ventilator (ERV). We recommend installing one in the short term. A condenser is located at the West side of the building and is very poor condition. No tag was observed on the unit however the condenser is manufactured by ‘Armstrong’ with an approximate capacity of 2.5 tons using R-22 refrigerant. R-22 refrigerant is no longer utilized in the industry. We recommend replacement in the short term. Two ceiling type exhaust fans are installed in the washrooms and are in very poor condition. The fans were found to be noisy during the site visit. We recommend replacement in the short term. An exhaust fan is installed in the kitchen and was found to be in very poor condition. We recommend replacing the fan with a kitchen hood in the short term. Fire extinguishers (x3) are installed throughout the building and are in good condition. We recommend replacement in the midterm. The main switch, which is fed from Baler Building #2, is located in the utility room and is in poor condition. The switch is manufactured by ‘Square D’, with a capacity of 600A, 600V. The equipment was noted original We recommend replacement in the mid-term.

Medium

Fair

MediumHigh

Very Poor

Maintenance

Health and Safety Sq. Ft.

New Asset Required Accessibility Issue

5,500.00

825.00

6,325.00

Replacement

1,000.00

150.00

1,150.00

Very Poor

Replacement

1,500.00

225.00

1,725.00

2,500.00

375.00

2,875.00

3,500.00

525.00

4,025.00

10,000.00

1,500.00

11,500.00

5,000.00

750.00

5,750.00

9,000.00

1,350.00

10,350.00

MediumHigh

Medium-Low

Good

Replacement

Medium

Good

Replacement

High

Very Poor

Replacement

High

Very Poor

High

Very Poor

Replacement

High

Very Poor

Replacement

500.00

1,000.00

150.00

1,150.00

High

Very Poor

Replacement

1,000.00

150.00

1,150.00

Good

Replacement

250.00

750.00

Poor

Replacement

4,500.00

675.00

5,175.00

MediumHigh

High

Energy Savings

Environmental

New Asset Required Health and Safety

Environmental

Health and Safety

Near & Mid Term Actions

Recommended Repair Date

Deficiency Repair

2025

Allowance for repairs to the 2,500.00 damaged exterior metal cladding in the short term.

Deficiency Repair

2025

1,000.00

We recommend installing a panic bar in the short term.

Deficiency Repair

2025

1,000.00

We recommend sealing the hole and installing a service door for the wiring above in the short term.

We recommend installing grab bars for the toilet and 2,000.00 urinal, as well as an inclined mirror in both washrooms in the short term.

Deficiency Repair

2026

Estimated Repair Cost

Repair Comment

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Condition Rating Score

C INTERIORS

Risk Category

2064

Risk Score

2036

2039

Steel canopy with galvanized columns is installed at the main entrance and is in very good condition. We recommend replacement at the end of service life. The structure of the roof consists of wood frame construction including plywood decking and is in overall fair condition. No action is required. The roof structure is expected to last the life of the building.

Probability Consequence of Failure of Failure

Public Services Office Building

Township of South Frontenac

2000 Sq. Ft.

2031

One electrical panel is located in the utility room and is in very poor condition. The panel is manufactured by ‘Federal Pioneer’, with a capacity of 225A, 240V. The unit was noted original and the panel was visibly loose during the assessment. We recommend to secure the panel in the short term, as part of ongoing maintenance and replacement in the mid-term. We also observed that stored items are blocking access to the panel. To improve safety and meet ESA standards, we recommend removing these items as part of ongoing maintenance.

High

Very Poor

Replacement

High

Poor

Medium

MediumHigh

D50 ELECTRICAL

D5010 Electrical Service and Distribution

D SERVICES

D50 ELECTRICAL

D5010 Electrical Service and Distribution

Public Services Office Building Transformer

D5010-5

1989

2039

A transformer is installed in the utility room and is in poor condition. The equipment is manufactured by ‘Square D’ with a rating of 45 kVA. The transformer was noted original. We recommend replacement at the end of service life. Additionally, we observed that stored items are blocking access to the equipment. To improve safety and meet ESA standards, we recommend removing these items as part of ongoing maintenance.

D SERVICES

D50 ELECTRICAL

D5020 Lighting and Public Services Office Building Branch Wiring Lighting & BW - T8 / LED

D5020-1

2009

2029

T8 LED light fixtures (x26) are located throughout the building and are in poor condition. The fixtures are approaching the end of service life. We recommend replacement in the short term.

D SERVICES

Public Services Office Building Panels & Switches

D5010-2 D5010-3 D5010-4

1989

Public Services Office Building

One T12 fluorescent light fixture is located in the utility room and is in very poor condition. Newer LED fixtures are available to reduce energy consumption. We recommend upgrading the fixture to LED in the short term. A security system manufactured by ‘DSC’ and smoke detectors are installed in the building and are in very poor condition. The control panel is located in the utility room. The system was noted older and is approaching the end of service life. We recommend replacement of the system to include interconnected smoke detectors in the short term. The ‘Omni’ fridge provided in the kitchen was observed to be in good condition. We recommend replacement at the end of service life.

Health and Safety

5,000.00

750.00

5,750.00

Replacement

6,000.00

900.00

6,900.00

Poor

Replacement

450.00

11,700.00

1,755.00

13,455.00

Very Poor

Replacement

Energy Savings

250.00

37.50

287.50

High

Very Poor

Replacement

Health and Safety

2,500.00

375.00

2,875.00

Medium-Low

Good

Replacement

Energy Savings

2,500.00

Medium-Low

Fair

Replacement

Energy Savings

500.00

MediumHigh

Very Poor

Replacement

Energy Savings

2,000.00

D SERVICES

D50 ELECTRICAL

D5020 Lighting and Public Services Office Building Branch Wiring Lighting & BW - T12 Fluorescent

D5020-2

2006

2026

D SERVICES

D50 ELECTRICAL

D5030 Communications and Security

Public Services Office Building Security System

D5030-1 D5030-2

2010

2025

E10 EQUIPMENT

E1090 Other Equipment

Public Services Office Building Food Service Equipment

E1090-1

2020

2035

E10 EQUIPMENT

E1090 Other Equipment

Public Services Office Building Food Service Equipment

E1090-2

2016

2031

The ‘LG’ microwave provided in the kitchen was observed to be in fair condition. We recommend replacement in the mid-term.

E10 EQUIPMENT

E1090 Other Equipment

Public Services Office Building Food Service Equipment

2025

The ‘Moffat’ range provided in the kitchen was observed to be in very poor condition. The appliance is approaching the end of service life. We recommend replacement in the short term.

Medium

Good

Repair

Sq. Ft.

5,075

8.00

Medium-Low

Good

Replacement

450.00

E EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHINGS E EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHINGS E EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHINGS

E1090-3

2010

G SITEWORK

G20 SITE IMPROVEMENT

G2020 Parking Lots

Public Services Office Building Asphalt Paving

G2020-1 G2020-2 G2020-3 G2020-4

2017

2037

The parking lot, including the driveways, is situated on the South and East sides of the building and was found to be in generally good condition. During the site assessment, cracks, settlements, and ponding were observed in scattered areas. Also, the runoff for the water slopes toward the South foundation walls. We recommend regrading the South area to direct water away from the foundation walls and addressing other repairs in the short term. The asphalt pavement should be replaced once it reaches the end of its service life.

G SITEWORK

G40 SITE ELECTRICAL UTILITIES

G4020 Site Lighting

Public Services Office Building Exterior Lighting - LED

G4020-1

2017

2037

LED light fixtures are provided on the South and East exterior elevations and are in good condition. We recommend replacement at the end of service life.

40,600.00

900.00

135.00

1,035.00

589,995.00

62,797.50

652,792.50

Deficiency Repair

2025

Allowance for asphalt pavement repairs in the short term. We also recommend 4,000.00 regrading the South area to direct water away from the foundation walls in the short term.

10,500.00

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Prepared by Accent Building Sciences Inc.

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To:

Council

From:

Office of the Clerk

Date of Meeting:

Tuesday, May 20, 2025

Subject:

Heritage Advisory Committee Initiatives

Report Number:

2025-69

Summary The purpose of this report is to provide an update regarding recent initiatives by the Heritage Advisory Committee with support from Township staff. Recommendation This report is for information purposes only. Background The Heritage Advisory Committee was created in 2018 and has a mandate outlined in Bylaw 2023-04, As Amended, “A By-Law to Define the Mandate and Meeting Procedures for Committees Established by the Corporation of The Township of South Frontenac”, as follows: “Mandate/Terms Of Reference: The Committee shall study and report to Council on matters which include, but are not limited to issues related to: •

To advise and assist Council on matters relating to Part IV (conservation of properties of architectural and / or cultural heritage value or interest) and Part V (identification of a potential Heritage Conservation District) of the Ontario Heritage Act. Specifically, a Heritage Committee would be engaged: • during the heritage designation process for individual properties and for districts; • on applications to alter heritage designated properties; • on applications to demolish or remove heritage designated properties; • on applications to repeal designation by-law of a heritage designated property.

Note: The Committee may only consider applications for the designation of properties under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act which have the support of the property owner or as requested by Council. •

To identify properties and features which have architectural and/or cultural heritage value or interests. www.southfrontenac.net South Frontenac is a welcoming and thriving rural community.

Township of South Frontenac Staff Report Number: 2025-01

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To assist with the registration of properties which have been identified as having architectural and / or cultural heritage value or interests. To assist and advise Council on the research, education/training, promotion and celebration of the heritage of South Frontenac and the area’s rural traditions and values. To initiate programs such as interpretive plaques showcasing heritage locations and features, historical walking tours, Doors Open events and similar celebrations of heritage which contribute to the overall sense of place and appeal of South Frontenac as a place to live and visit. To explore financial assistance programs related to the conservation of heritage properties and features. To assist and advise Council on changes to Official Plan policies and Zoning Bylaw regulations related to heritage matters. To assist and advise Council on proposals for adaptive reuse of properties and features having architectural and / or cultural heritage value or interests. To facilitate and assist with communication with local and regional heritage interests and the exchange of ideas and expertise through cooperation, partnership and consultation. To prepare an Annual Work Plan and Budget estimates for Council’s consideration. To carry out other assigned duties and responsibilities identified by Council related to heritage matters. -and further-

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To consider such similar matters as may be directed by Council, or referred by the Clerk from time to time.”

At the April 1, 2025, Council meeting, staff presented a Committee Mid-Term Evaluation report which concluded that the Heritage Advisory Committee has determined a new focus and are demonstrating momentum to enhance the profile and awareness of built heritage in the Township of South Frontenac, and that a report would be brought to Council regarding these proposed initiatives. Discussion/Analysis The Committee is currently comprised of one member of Council and four members of the public, and meetings have generally occurred on a quarterly basis. The Heritage Advisory Committee was originally created to respond to a request for a heritage property designation. The Committee have designated a total of seven heritage properties. Since there are few designated properties in the Township as well as minimal applications submitted under the Ontario Heritage Act, the focus of the Committee has had to rest primarily on the following parts of the mandate: •

To assist and advise Council on the research, education/training, promotion and celebration of the heritage of South Frontenac and the area’s rural traditions and values. www.southfrontenac.net South Frontenac is a welcoming and thriving rural community.

Township of South Frontenac Staff Report Number: 2025-01

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To initiate programs such as interpretive plaques showcasing heritage locations and features, historical walking tours, Doors Open events and similar celebrations of heritage which contribute to the overall sense of place and appeal of South Frontenac as a place to live and visit.

Heritage Event: Recent discussions at the Committee have led to suggestions to host an event similar to the annual forum which was hosted by the former Lake Ecosystem Advisory Committee, and which uses staff support and Township facilities to host an event that discusses relevant topics and themes. With that in mind, the Committee has proposed an event to take place in the fall, tentatively located at the Frontenac Museum and will feature a speaker and a small reception. It is also hoped that the event will celebrate the relaunch of the Sydenham Walking Tour and the launch of the Verona Walking Tour. Staff are currently working with the Chair to schedule speakers and finalize logistics related to the event. Walking Tours: The Sydenham Walking Tour is currently hosted on the South Frontenac Township GIS Portal. Committee members had expressed an interest in refreshing the content and branding of the walking tour with updated text and photos and identifying properties of interest. Committee members have also expressed an interest in adding a walking tour for the Verona area. Work has already been completed by Committee and community members on a publication regarding the history of Verona. With permission from the authors, it is intended that the Verona Walking Tour would extrapolate some of the research contained in the publication and summarize the content to be best suited to an online walking tour format. The work to compile content and photographs will continue throughout the summer with the hopes of releasing either the final version or firm timelines for its release during the heritage event. Once details of the event and the walking tours are confirmed, communications will be posted on the Township website and social media channels. Financial Implications Not applicable. Relationship to Strategic Plan ☒ Not applicable to this report. ☐ This initiative adheres to the following strategic pillars and directions of the 2023-2026 Strategic Plan. • •

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Climate Considerations ☒ Not applicable to this report. www.southfrontenac.net South Frontenac is a welcoming and thriving rural community.

Township of South Frontenac Staff Report Number: 2025-01

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☐ This initiative supports climate change mitigation/adaption efforts in South Frontenac; and/or impacts the Township’s resilience to climate change. Notice/Consultation Not applicable. Attachments Not applicable. Approvals Prepared By: Heather Woodland, Deputy Clerk Submitted By:

James Thompson, Clerk Approved By:

Louise Fragnito, Chief Administrative Officer

www.southfrontenac.net South Frontenac is a welcoming and thriving rural community.

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May 2, 2025 To:

Municipal Clerks

Re:

Audited Financial Statements for 2024 and Approved Budget for 2025

Dear Municipal Clerks, Please find below two documents that we are required to circulate to all member municipalities, no action is required on your part. 2024 Audited Financial Statements In accordance with Section 38(3) of the Conservation Authorities Act, conservation authorities are required to provide all member municipalities with a copy of their annual audited financial statements. At their meeting on April 24, 2025, the Board of Directors of the RVCA approved audited financial statements for 2024. These statements have been posted to our website and can be found at: • https://www.rvca.ca/audited-financial-statements 2025 Approved Budget In accordance with Section 24(a) of Ontario Regulation 402/22, conservation authorities are required to provide all member municipalities with a copy of their final approved annual budget. At their meeting on February 27, 2025, the Board of Directors of the RVCA approved a budget for 2025. This budget has been posted to our website and can be found at: • https://www.rvca.ca/annual-budgets If you have any questions or require further information, please do not hesitate to contact me at sommer.casgrain-robertson@rvca.ca or 613-692-3571 ext. 1214. Sincerely,

Sommer Casgrain-Robertson General Manager / Secretary-Treasurer

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Township of South Frontenac Council Meeting Minutes

Meeting # 2025-11 Time: 7:00 PM Location: 3910 Battersea Road/Virtual Present: Ray Leonard, Steve Pegrum, Norm Roberts, Randy Ruttan, Ron Sleeth, Scott Trueman, Adam Turcotte, Mayor Ron Vandewal Absent: Doug Morey Staff: Louise Fragnito - Chief Administrative Officer, James Thompson - Clerk, Heather Woodland - Deputy Clerk, Kyle Bolton - Director of Public Services, Stephanie Kuca Director of Finance and Treasurer

Meeting to Order

Resolution Resolution No. [2025-11]-01 Moved by Councillor Roberts Seconded by Councillor Leonard That the Council meeting of May 6, 2025 be called to order at 7:00 p.m. Carried

Roll Call

The Deputy Clerk conducted Roll Call.

Approval of Agenda and Addendum

Resolution Resolution No. [2025-11]-02 Moved by Councillor Pegrum Seconded by Councillor Sleeth That the agenda be amended to include the addendum. Carried Resolution No. [2025-11]-03 Moved by Councillor Trueman Seconded by Councillor Turcotte That the agenda, as amended, be approved. Carried

Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest

There were none.

Committee of the Whole “Closed Session”

Resolution

Page 441 of 445 Minutes of Council May, 6, 2025 Resolution No. [2025-11]-04 Moved by Deputy Mayor Ruttan Seconded by Councillor Roberts That Council resolve itself into the Committee of the Whole “Closed Meeting” to consider the following items:

Personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees.
A position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiations carried on or to be carried on by or on behalf of the municipality or local board - South Frontenac Fire & Rescue.
Approval of the April 8, 2025, April 15, 2025 and April 25, 2025 Committee of the Whole “Closed Meeting” minutes. Carried b)

Resolution Resolution No. [2025-11]-05 Moved by Councillor Roberts Seconded by Councillor Pegrum That Council rise from the Committee of the Whole “Closed Meeting” and the Clerk Report. Carried Resolution No. [2025-11]-06 Moved by Councillor Roberts Seconded by Councillor Pegrum That the CAO be authorized to act on the direction received in Closed Session. Carried

Recess (If Required)

Council recessed from 7:28 p.m. to 7:32 p.m.

Ceremonial Presentations

There were none.

Public Meeting

Not applicable.

Delegations

There were none.

Briefings

There were none.

Reports from Administration

Land Title Correction – Part of Lots 10 & 11, Concession 8 (Quarry Road) Resolution No. [2025-11]-07 Moved by Councillor Sleeth Seconded by Deputy Mayor Ruttan That Council provide Township of South Frontenac staff with the authority to facilitate the rectification of the land title error regarding Part of Lots 10 & 11, Concession 8 as outlined in in Report Number 2025-059. Carried

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Updates to the Notice By-law Resolution No. [2025-11]-08 Moved by Councillor Turcotte Seconded by Councillor Deputy Mayor Ruttan That Council approve By-law 2025-33, being “A By-law to Prescribe the Form, Manner and Times for the Provision of Notice”; That By-law 2025-33 attached to Report Number 2025-60 as Exhibit A, be given first and second reading; and That By-law 2025-33 be presented to Council for third reading. Carried

2024 Capital Budget Summary & Cancellation of Projects Resolution No. [2025-11]-09 Moved by Councillor Leonard Seconded by Councillor Pegrum That Council approve the cancellation/closure of projects as listed in the staff report. Carried

PSAB Presentation of the 2025 Budget Resolution No. [2025-11]-10 Moved by Councillor Leonard Seconded by Councillor Sleeth That Council approve the 2025 PSAB budget attached to Report Number 2025063 as Exhibit A. Carried

Curbside Waste Collection Contract Resolution No. [2025-11]-11 Moved by Councillor Pegrum Seconded by Councillor Trueman That Council approve a five year extension to Percy Snider for curbside waste collection at a rate of $120 per household for 2025, effective July 1, 2025. Carried

Used Pumper Purchase Resolution No. [2025-11]-12 Moved by Councillor Turcotte Seconded by Councillor Sleeth That Council approve the funding of the purchase of the used pumper in the amount $102,764 through the Asset Investment Reserve with repayment from the Fire Equipment Reserve taking place in 2027. Carried

Reports from Advisory Committees

There were none.

Information Reports

Investment Update to December 31, 2024

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Expansion of Strong Mayor Powers

Committee of the Whole

Not applicable.

Communications

There were none.

Tabling of Documents

Received from Jessica Uitvlugt, Eastern Ontario Wardens’ Caucus (EOWC), dated April 10, 2025 regarding the April 2025 newsletter.

New Business

There were none.

Notice of Motions

There were none.

Approval of Minutes

Resolution Resolution No. [2025-11]-13 Moved by Councillor Pegrum Seconded by Deputy Mayor Ruttan That the minutes of the April 15, 2025 Council meeting and the April 25, 2025 Special Council meeting be approved. Carried

Approval of By-laws

Resolution Resolution No. [2025-11]-14 Moved by Councillor Leonard Seconded by Councillor Roberts That By-law Number (1) be given third reading. Carried

Summary of By-law:

By-law 2025-33 - A By-Law to Prescribe the Form, Manner, and Times for the Provision of Notice

Closed Session (if requested)

Confirmatory By-law

Resolution Resolution No. [2025-11]-15 Moved by Councillor Trueman Seconded by Councillor Turcotte That By-law 2025-34, being a by-law to confirm generally all actions and proceedings of the Council of the Township of South Frontenac, be given first and second reading.

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Page 444 of 445 Minutes of Council May, 6, 2025 Carried Resolution No. [2025-11]-16 Moved by Councillor Roberts Seconded by Councillor Pegrum That By-law 2025-34, being the confirmatory by-law, be given third reading, signed and sealed. Carried 23

Date of the Next Meeting

The next Council meeting is scheduled for May 20, 2025.

Adjournment

Resolution Resolution No. [2025-11]-17 Moved by Deputy Mayor Ruttan Seconded by Councillor Trueman That the Council meeting of May 6, 2025 be adjourned at 7:51 p.m. Carried

Ron Vandewal, Mayor James Thompson, Clerk South Frontenac is a welcoming and thriving rural community

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Page 445 of 445 Township of South Frontenac By-Law Number 2025-42 Page 1 of 1 By-Law Number 2025-42 A By-Law to Confirm generally all actions and proceedings of the Council meeting of the corporation of the Township of South Frontenac on May 20, 2025 Whereas Section 8 of the Municipal Act, S.O. 2001 c. 25 and amendments thereto provides that a municipality has the capacity, rights powers and privileges of a natural person for the purpose of exercising its authority under the Municipal Act of any other Act and; Whereas Subsection 2 of Section 11 of the Municipal Act S.O. 2001, c. 25 and amendments thereto provides that a lower-tier municipality and an upper-tier municipality may pass by-laws respecting matters within the spheres of the jurisdiction described in the Table to Subsection 2, subject to certain provisions, and; Whereas Section 5 of the Municipal Act, S.O 2001 c. 25 and amendments thereto provides that a municipal power, including a municipality’s capacity, rights, powers and privileges under Section 8 shall be exercised by its council and by by-law unless the municipality is specifically authorized to do otherwise, and; Whereas the Council of the Township of South Frontenac deems it expedient to confirm its actions and proceedings; Therefore, be it resolved that the Council of the Corporation of the Township of South Frontenac hereby enacts as follows:

The all actions and proceedings of the Council of the Corporation of the Township of South Frontenac taken at its regular meeting held on May 20, 2025, be confirmed as actions for which the municipality has the capacity, rights, powers and privileges of a natural person.
That all actions and proceedings of the Council of the Corporation of the Township of South Frontenac held May 20, 2025, be confirmed as being matters within the spheres of jurisdiction described in Subsection 2 of Section 11 of the Municipal Act, S.O. 2001, c.25 and amendments thereto.
That all actions and proceedings of the Council of the Corporation of the Township of South Frontenac taken at its regular meeting held on May 20, 2025, except those taken by by-law and those required by bylaw to be done by resolution are hereby sanctioned, ratified and confirmed as though set out within and forming part of this by-law.
Execution by the Mayor and the Clerk of all Deeds, Instruments and other Documents necessary to give effect to any such Resolution, Motion or other action and the affixing of the Corporate Seal to any such Deed, Instruments or other Documents is hereby authorized and confirmed.
This By-law shall come into force and take effect on the date of its passage. Given First and Second Readings: Tuesday, May 20, 2025 Given Third Reading and Passed: Tuesday, May 20, 2025

James Thompson, Clerk

Ron Vandewal, Mayor

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