2005-052 To Adopt Official Plan Amendment No. 20 to the Township of Oro-Medonte Official Plan
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THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF ORO-MEDONTE
BY-LAW NO. 2005-052
BEING A BY-LAW TO ADOPT OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 20 TO THE
TOWNSHIP OF ORO-MEDONTE OFFICIAL PLAN
WHEREAS The Corporation of the Township of Oro-Medonte is empowered to amend
its Official Plan as required;
AND WHEREAS the process for considering such an Amendment was in accordance
with Sections 17 and 21 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990 c. P. 13
AND WHEREAS the amendment to the Official Plan are deemed to be appropriate and
in the public interest;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT:
1. The attached explanatory text which constitutes Amendment No. 20 to the
Official Plan of the Township of Oro-Medonte, is hereby adopted.
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The Planner is hereby authorized and directed to make application to the County
of Simcoe for approval of Amendment No. 20 to the Official Plan of the Township
of Oro-Medonte.
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This By-law shall come into force and take effect on the day of the final passing
thereof with the approval of the County of Simcoe.
BY-LAW READ A FIRST AND SECOND TIME THIS 18TH DAY OF MAY, 2005.
BY-LAW READ A THIRD TIME AND FINALLY PASSED THIS 18TH DAY OF MAY,
2005.
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Schedule -A-i- to By-Law
This is Schedule 'A-1' to By-Law 2005-052
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Marilyn pennycook
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Subject lands to be redesignated from Agricultural to Agricultural Exception and subject
to section 0.2.4.3.
OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 20
(WEBB APPLICATION)
TOWNSHIP OF ORO-MEDONTE
Township Application # 200S-0PA-02
MAY 5, 2005
TABLE OF CONTENTS
CONSTITUTIONAL STATEMENT
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PART I:
THE INTRODUCTION
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BACKGROUND
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LOCATION
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BASIS FOR THE AMENDMENT
3.1 Description of Proposal
3.2 Official Plan Context
3.3 Planning Issues
3.4 Conclusion
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PART II
THE AMENDMENT
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PART III THE APPENDICES
Appendix A: Planning Report PO 2005-008 dated February g, 2005
Appendix 8: Pianning Report PD 2005-030 dated May 5, 2005
Appendix C: Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority correspondence
dated April 7. 2005.
Appendix D: County of Simcoe correspondence dated April 13. 2005
BY-LAW 2005-
The Corporation of the
Township of Oro-Medonte
Being a By-law to Adopt
Amendment No. 20 to the Official Plan
WHEREAS The Corporation of the Township of Oro-Medonte is empowered to Amend its Official
Plan as required;
AND WHEREAS the process for considering such an Amendment was in accordance with
Section 17 and 21 of the Planning Act, RS.O. 1990 cP 13,
AND WHEREAS the amendments to the Official Plan are deemed to be appropriate and in the
public interest:
NOW THEREFORE it is resolved that:
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Amendment number 20 to the Official Plan, attached hereto, is hereby adopted
and;
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This by-law shall come into force and take effect as specified in the Planning Act
RS.O. 1990, cPo 13
Read a first and second time on the _day of May 2005
Read a third time and finally passed this _ day of May 2005
J, Neil Craig. Mayor
Marilyn Pennycook, Clerk
Official Plan Amendment 20
(Webb Application)
Township of Oro-Medonte
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May 5, 2005
CONSTITUTIONAL STATEMENT
Part I: The Introduction, provides general information regarding the general policy
update. Part I: The Introduction does not constitute an operative part of
Amendment No. 20 to the Official Plan,
Part II: The Amendment, provides the details of the Official Plan Amendment Part
II: The Amendment. including Schedule A constitute the operative part of
Amendment No, 20 to the Official Plan,
Part III: The Appendices, provide more specific information regarding the Amendment
and the background work that led to the preparation of the Amendment Part 11/:
The Appendices do not constitute an operative part of Amendment No. 20 to the
Official Plan.
Official Plan Amendment 20
(Webb Application)
Township of Oro-Medonte
Page 2
May 5, 2005
PART I: THE INTRODUCTION
(this is not an operative part of Official Plan Amendment No. 20)
1.0 BACKGROUND
The intent of this Amendment is to place certain lands in North Part of Lot 3, Concession 11
(Medonte) in an Agricultural Exception designation to permit the creation of a specialized
agricultural lot for the existing veterinary clinic.
2.0 LOCATION
This Amendment affects 4.00 hectares (ha) of land in the North Part of Lot 3, in Concession 11
(Medonte),
3.0 BASIS
A comprehensive Planning Report on the application to amend the Official Plan is contained
within Appendices A and B to this Amendment
3.1 Description of Proposal
This amendment would re-designate a portion of the North Part of Lot 3. Concession 11
(Medonte) from the Agricultural designation to an Agricultural Exception designation. Once re-
designated this would allow for the consideration of an application to create a specialized
agricultural lot for an existing veterinary clinic with a lot area of 4.0 hectares,
3.2 Official Plan Context
The Township Official Plan designates the subject lands as Agricultural. The applicant wishes to
re-designate these lands in accordance with the policies of Section 02 to permit the creation of a
new specialized agricultural lot for an existing veterinary clinic.
3.3 Planning Issues
An analysis of these policies as they apply to the application is contained within Appendix 1 to
this Amendment
3.4 Conclusions
It is Council's opinion that the applicants have supplied enough supporting information to allow for
a fairly complete assessment of whether establishing the principle of development for the creation
of one specialized agricultural lot is appropriate and ensured compliance with Section J3 -
Amendments to the Plan.
Official Plan Amendment 20
(Webb Application)
Township of Oro-Medonte
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May 5, 2005
PART II: THE AMENDMENT
(This is the operative part of Official Plan Amendment No. 20)
ITEM # 1
Schedule A21 is amended by re-designating the lands shown on Schedule A-1 attached from the
Agricultural designation to the Agricultural Exception designation,
Official Plan Amendment 20
(Webb Application)
Township of Oro-Medonte
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May 5, 2005
PART III: THE APPENDICES
Appendix A: Planning Report PO 2005-008 dated February 9, 2005
Appendix B: Planning Report PO 2005-030 dated May 5. 2005
Appendix C: Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority correspondence
dated April 7, 2005.
Appendix 0: County of Simcoe correspondence dated April 13, 2005
Official Plan Amendment 20
(Webb Application)
Township of Oro-Medonte
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May 5, 2005
Schedule IA_i1 to By-Law
This is Schedule 'A.1' to By. Law 2005.
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Mayor
J. Neil Craig
Clerk
Marilyn Pennycook
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TOWNSHIP OF ORO-MEDONTE
REPORT
Dept. Report No. To: Prepared By:
PD2005-030 Planning Advisory Andria Leigh, RPP
Committee
Subject: Department:
Council Planning
Ian and Lori Webb,
C.ofW. Development Application Date: May 4, 2005
2004-0PA-02, Concession
Motion # 11, North Part of Lot 3 R.M. File #:
(Medonte) D09014380
Date: RolI#:
020-010-15000-0000
II BACKGROUND:
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The purpose of this report is to review this application subsequent to the Public Meeting held on April
18, 2005 and provide a recommendation on the Official Plan Amendment applying to lands within the
North Part of Lot 3, Concession 11 (Medonte) owned by Mr. And Mrs. Webb. A planning report was
presented to the Planning Advisory Committee in February 2005 which recommended proceeding to
the pUblic meeting on the basis that sufficient information was available to understand the intent of
the amendment.
At the present time, the lands are designated Agricultural in accordance with the Official Plan and
zoned Agricultural/Rural (AlRU) by Zoning By-law 97-95. The policies of the Agricultural designation
permit the creation of new lots by severance for specialized agricultural uses however the existing
veterinary clinic does not completely comply with these provisions. As a result, a change to the
Official Plan designation is required. No Zoning By-law Amendment is required as the
Agricultural/Rural (AlRU) Zone permits a veterinary clinic with a minimum lot area of 4 hectares (9.8
acres ).
In January 2005 an application for an Official Plan Amendment was submitted by Ian and Lori Webb,
owners of North Part of Lot 3, Concession 11 (Medonte) located at 3808 Line 11 North. The purpose
of the application is to obtain site specific exceptions to the Official Plan to permit the severance of
the existing veterinary clinic located on the property.
The subject property is a total of 19,8 ha (49 acres) and currently contains the following buildings:
1. A single detached dwelling;
2. An accessory garage (under construction);
3. An agricultural building;
4. A veterinary clinic.
The specific exception requested by the applicant is for a new policy under Section D2.4 - Exceptions
to permit the creation of a new lot for the existing veterinary clinic.
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The subject property is designated Agricultural in the Township's Official Plan and is subject to the
policies contained in Section D2. Section 02.1 establishes the objectives of this designation as
follows:
. To mainfain and preserve the agricultural resource base of the Township.
. To protect land suitable for agricultural production from development and land uses unrelated
to agriculture.
. To promote the agricultural industry and associated activities and enhance their capacity to
contribute to the economy of the Township.
To preserve and promote the agricultural character of the Township and the maintenance of
the open countryside.
Permitted uses in this designation include agricultural related commercial uses which could include
veterinary clinics.
The development policies contained in this section provide for the creation of new lots for agricultural
purposes and the creation of new lots for non-agricultural purposes (bona fide retiring farmers and
infilling). The applicant's proposal to create a lot for the veterinary clinic does not meet the policies
for either of these purposes specifically. Currently the Official Plan looks at agriqultural use as
meaning specialty crop lands, organic farms, or market gardens. A veterinary clinic would be more of
an agriculturally related use.
The applicant had applied for a consent for a new lot for agricultural purposes in 2001; however the
application was deferred by the Committee of Adjustment as the Committee could not determine that
the veterinary clinic was a specialized agricultural use in accordance with the Official Plan.
In reviewing the policies it is clear that a veterinary clinic was not contemplated as a specialized
agricultural use; although such a use is permitted by the Plan.
The Township's Zoning By-law 97-95, as amended, permits a veterinary clinic in the Agricultural/Rural
(AIRU) zone with a minimum lot area requirement of 4 ha (9.8 acres). The applicant was prepared in
2001 to sever a 4 ha parcel in order to ensure compliance with the Zoning By-law requirements.
Similar to the policies that apply to the specialized agricultural uses, if the lot is created for the
veterinary clinic it should be placed in a site specific zone that prohibits development of residential
use to ensure the intended use of the property is for the veterinary clinic or other agricultural use.
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Consideration of the policies contained in Section J3 - Amendments to the Plan is also required.
These policies indicate that the pOlicies should only be amended when the policies of the Plan have
been found not to address issues or alternatively, issues have been raised with respect to site
specific proposals that must be addressed in a comprehensive manner. This section continues on to
state that the Township will not consider site specific amendments to the Plan unless they are
specifically anticipated by this Plan for a period of at least five years, Following that five year period,
the Township will review applications for Amendments in the context of the Plan as a whole and
consider whether or not such Amendments should be dealt with in the course of an Official Plan
review.
The five year time period has now passed and an Official Plan review has been completed and
adopted by Council (OPA #17), these policies are however under appeal and the existing pOlicies
continue to apply.
The proposed application while specific to this property, addresses an issue that was not addressed
through the Official Plan but was contemplated through the Zoning By-law provisions for smaller
parcels of land (4 hectare minimum lot area requirement). On this basis the application is deemed to
generally satisfy the intent of this section.
On the basis of the comments above, it is my opinion that the proposal is in general conformity with
the objectives of the Official Plan.
II SUMMARY OF PUBLIC MEETING COMMENTS:
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A Public Meeting occurred on April 18, 2005 at that time written comments were received from: Lake
Simcoe Region Conservation Authority, Simcoe County Oistrict School Board, and the County of
Simcoe. No objections were received on the proposed amendment
I OPTIONS:
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On the basis of the above, Planning Advisory Committee has two options:
Option 1 - Adopt Official Plan Amendment
If this option was selected, the Official Plan Amendment document would be presented to Council for
consideration of adoptions.
Option 2 - Refuse the Application
If this option was selected, the application would be refused and the applicant would then have the
ability to appeal that refusal to the Ontario Municipal Board.
II CONCLUSIONS:
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It is my opinion that the proposal generally satisfies the general intent of the Official Plan and the
objectives of the Agricultural designation. On this basis, it is recommended that Option 1 be selected
and that it be recommended to Council that favorable consideration be given to Official Plan
Amendment #20 for Ian and Lori Webb on lands described as Concession 11, North Part of Lot 3
(Medonte).
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It is recommended:
1. THAT Report PO 2005-030 (Webb) be received and adopted; and
2. That the Planning Advisory Committee recommend to Council that Official Plan Amendment
No. 20, North Part of Lot 3. Concession 11 (Medonte), submitted by Ian and Lori Webb be
considered favorably for adoption.
Respectfully Submitted,
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Planning Consultant
C.A.O. Comments:
Date:
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Dept. Report No. To: Prepared By:
PD 2005-008 Planning Advisory Committee Andria Leigh
Subject: Department:
Council Ian and Lori Webb, Official Planning
Plan Amendment Application
C.ofW. 2005-0P A-02, Concession 11, Date:
North Part of Lot 3 (Medonte) Februarv 9, 2005
Motion # A.M. File #:
Date: RolI#:
020-010-15000
TOWNSHIP OF ORO-MEDONTE
REPORT
BACKGROUND:
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In January 2004 an application for an Official Plan Amendment was submitted by Ian and Lori Webb, owners
of North Part of Lot 3, Concession 11 (Medonte) located at 3808 Line 11 North. The purpose of the application
is to obtain site specific exceptions to the Official Plan to permit the severance of the existing veterinary clinic
located on the property.
The purpose of this report is to review and summarize the application, determine if any additional information
is necessary, and provide Planning Advisory Committee with a recommendation on how to proceed with the
application.
~ DETAILS OF APPLICATION:
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The subject property is a total of 19.8 ha (49 acres) and currently contains the following buildings:
1. A single detached dwelling;
2. An accessory garage (under construction);
3. An agricultural building;
4. A veterinary clinic.
A copy of a letter with supporting attachments from the applicant that outlines the proposal is attached for the
Committee's review. (Attachment #1).
The specific exception requested by the applicant is for a new policy under Section 02.4 - Exceptions to
permit the creation of a new lot for the existing veterinary clinic.
:::>MMENTS RECEIVED:
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1e application has been ci rculated for inter-departmental and agency comments. At the time of writing this
pbrt no comments had been received. A verbal update will be provided at the time of the meeting in this
Igard.
,NAL YSIS:
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he subject property is designated Agricultural in the Township's Official Plan and is subject to the policies
ontained in Section 02. SectIOn 02.1 establishes the objectives of this designation as follows:
To maintain and preserve the agricultural resource base of the Township.
To protect land suitable for agricultural production from development and land uses unrelated
to agriculture.
To promote the agricultural industry and associated activities and enhance their capacity to
contribute to the economy of the Township.
To preserve and promote the agricultural character of the Township and the maintenance of
the open countryside.
Permitted uses in this designation include agricultural related commercial uses which could include veterinary
clinics.
The development policies contained in this section provide for the creation of new lots for agricultural purposes
and the creation of new lots for non-agricultural purposes (bona fide retiring farmers and infilling). The
applicant's proposal to create a lot for the veterinary clinic does not meet the policies for either of these
purposes specifically. Currently the Official Plan looks at agncultural use as meaning specialty crop lands,
organic farms, or market gardens. A veterinary clinic would be more of an agriculturally related use.
The applicant has applied for a consent for a new lot for agricultural purposes in 2001; however the application
was deferred by the Committee of Adjustment as the Committee could not determine that the veterinary clinic
was a specialized agricultural use in accordance with the Official Plan.
In reviewing the policies it is clear that a veterinary clinic was not contemplated as a specialized agricultural
use; although such a use is permitted by the Plan.
The Township's Zoning By-law 97-95, as amended, permits a veterinary clinic in the Agricultural/Rural (A/RU)
zone with a minimum lot area requirement of 4 ha (9.8 acres). The applicant was prepared in 2001 to sever a
4 ha parcel in order to ensure compliance with the Zoning By-law requirements.
Similar to the policies that apply to the specialized agricultural uses, if the lot is created for the veterinary clinic
it should be placed in a site specific zone that prohibits development of residential use to ensure the intended
use of the property is for the veterinary clinic or other agricultural use.
The Committee should discuss with the applicant how they believe the intended exception will conform with
the objectives of the Agricultural designation identified above. No other additional information appears to be
required from the applicant to ensure sufficient information is available to understand the nature of the
application. On the basis of the above, it is recommended that the application proceed to a public meeting tin
accordance with the requirements of the Planning Act in order to provide an opportunity for public comment.
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IE'COMMENDATION(S):
is recommended:
1. THAT Report PO 2005-008 (""ebb) be received and adopted; and
2. That the Planning Advisory C::ommittee recommend to Council that Official Plan Amendment
Application 2005-0PA-02, N=rth Part of Lot 3, Concession 11 (Medonte), proceed
to a Public Meeting in accordan <;e with the provisions of the Planning Act.
~espectfully submitted,
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~ndria Leigh, MCIP, RPP
)irector of Planning
C.A.O. Comments:
Date:
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RECEIVED
APR 1 3 2005
ORO-MEDONTE
TOWNSHIP
April 7, 2005
Marilyn Pennycook, Clerk
Township of Oro-Medonte
Box 100
Oro, Ontario
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Dear Ms. Pennycook;
Re:
Proposed Official Plan Amendment
Pt. Lot 3, Concession 11
Township of Oro-Medonte (formerly Medonte)
File Number: 2005-0PA-02
The Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority has reviewed this
proposed Official Plan Amendment and based on our mandate and policies
under the Conservation Authorities Act, we have no objection to its
approval.
Thank you for circulating this application and please forward a copy of your
decision.
Sincerely,
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Tim Salkeld
Resource Planner
Conserving our Healthy Waters
NOTTAWASAGA VALLEY CONSERVATION AUTHORITY Centre for Conservation
John Hix Conservation Administration Centre Tiffin Conservation Area 8195 8th Line Utopia, On LOM 1 TO
Telephone: 705.424.1479 Fax: 705.424.2115 Web: www.nvca.on.ca Email: admin@nvca.on.ca
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING
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FOR PROPOSED AMENDMENT
MAR 3Q 2005
TO THE OFFICIAL PLAN
COt'N ,', OF SIMCO'::
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OF THE TOWNSHIP OF ORO-MEDONTE
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2005-01' A-02
l' A1<E NOT1CE thBt \h~ Council of the COrp'Uration (If the: Town~h)p of Or()~Mcdonte win hold C1 'P\1b\ic. Meeting on
Monda)', April 18,2005 at 7:]J) r-.m. in the Municipal Council Cb:unbcrs. The purpose of the public meeting is to
obtain public CQmrtlCTIt$. on n pn:'!poso::1 Rmend.ment to the Offic.ial 'PlarL und~r Scclion 34 C\f\ile. Planning Act, R.S.O.
1990 c. P. 13.
THE PROPOSED Official Plan Amendment would obt.ain a ~itt: specific exception to the Agricultural dcsign<!lion
on the lands described as Concession 11, North Part of Lor, 3 (formerly within the Township of Medontc). The
purpose of tbe amendment 'I.~'ouJd be \0 pem-lit the severance oflhe exisling vetcrinary dinic located on the property.
A KEY MAP illustrating the IOGition of the subjecr lands is provided bdow.
ANY PERSON may attend the public meeting and/or make wrinen or verbJ! representation either in support of or in
opposition to the proposed Amendment. If a person or p1Jblit body that files an appeal of a decision of the Township
of Oro~Mcdome in respect of the proposed Amcndmmt does not make ora! submission;'iIl the public meeting or ruake
wriucn submissions to the 1"ownship before lhe proposed Amendment are adopted, the Onlario Municip:<lJ Board mny
dismiss a]! or part of the appeal.
If you wish to be notified of the decision of the Townsbip of Oro~Medome in respect to the proposed OfficiaJ Plan
Amendment. you must make a written request to the address beJow,
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WRlTTEN SU1JMISSJONS ,hould be directed to:
Township ofOro-Medome
148 'Line 7 South
P,Q, Box 100, Ora. Onwio LDL 2XO
Attn: Marilyn Pconycook. Clerk
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ADDITIONAL INfORMATION rt\aling 10 Iht propo::;eJ Offici,,1 Plan /\mend\'ne~1t IS ilvaHable for jnspeclion
bc!w(:c.'jJ 8:30 a.m, and 4:30 p.m, at the Township of Oro-McdOntc Administration BuiJding. For further information,
contac.t the Planning Departm~nt a\ 705~487-1171.
DATED al I hit: Township ofOr(l-Medont~ this 29'11 day QfMarch 2005.
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