2015-160 Amend Special Events By-law No. 2015-123The Corporation of the Township of Oro-Medonte
By-law No. 2015-160
A By-law to Amend By-law No. 2015-123, Being a By-law to establish a framework
with respect to notification and issuance of permits for special events in the
Township of Oro-Medonte
(Special Events By-law)
Whereas Sections 8, 9 and 11 of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c. 25, confer
broad powers on municipal councils to govern their affairs as they deem appropriate
and to enact by-laws for broad purposes, including notifications, licensing and the
issuance of licenses, permits, approvals and other systems of permissions;
And Whereas pursuant to Section 126 of the Municipal Act, 2001, Council may pass
by-laws to (a) regulate cultural, recreational and educational events including public
fairs; (b) issue permits for such events; (c) impose conditions to hold and renew such
permits; and pursuant to section 129 of the Municipal Act, 2001 may pass by-laws to
regulate and prohibit traffic, noise, vibration, odour, dust and outdoor illumination;
And Whereas Municipality wishes to ensure cooperation among the various agencies
involved in and affected by special events in order to (a) enhance the quality of life for
residents; (b) further tourism and economic development; (c) protect public health and
safety; and (d)minimize unnecessary disruptions in the community;
And Whereas Council of The Corporation of the Township of Oro-Medonte did on the
25th day of June 2015, enact By-law No. 2015-123, being a By-law to establish a
framework with respect to notification and issuance of permits for Special events in the
Township of Oro-Medonte;
And Whereas Council of The Corporation of the Township of Oro-Medonte did enact
Motion No. C150812-35 to change the effective date in Section 2.10d) to "May 30,
2016".
Now Therefore the Council of the Township of Oro-Medonte hereby enacts as follows:
1. That Section 2.10d) of By-law No. 2015-123 be deleted in its entirety and
replaced with:
"2.10 d) For those events of 10,000 or more, the decision making authority will
rest solely with Council effective May 30, 2016."
2. This by-law shall take effect on the final passing thereof.
By-law read a First, Second and Third time, and Passed this 9th day of September, .
2015.
The Corporation of the Township of Oro-Medonte
Deputy Mayot, Ralph Hough