Noticed posted on June 7th, 2023
File Number: Z-2023-02
You’re invited to a Public Meeting to consider a Zoning By-Law Amendment application.
Tuesday July 4, 2023 at 7:00 p.m.
Park Centre – 39 Henry Drive, Kagawong
A change is proposed to the Township of Billings Zoning By-Law. The purpose of the Zoning By-Law Amendment is to permit a guest cabin (bunkie) for human habitation where a dwelling is a permitted use AND to include a minimum floor area per dwelling unit be a minimum size of 17.5 sq.m (188 sq/ft) for all zones.
Learn more
You can view the staff report on the June 6, 2023 Council agenda at https://billingstwp.ca/council-meetings/2023-council-agendas-and-minutes/ or by making a request to edance@billingstwp.ca or by calling (705) 282-2611 ext 223. Information can also be viewed at the Township of Billings administration office between 8:30 am and 4:00 pm (Monday – Thursday) 8:30 a.m. – noon (Friday)
Have your Say
Comments and opinions submitted on these matters, including the originator’s name and address, become part of the public record, may be viewed by the general public, and may be published in a planning report and Council Agenda. Comments received after June 28, 2023 may not be included in the planning report, but will be considered if received prior to a decision being made, and included in the official record on file.
- Please contact us by email edance@billingstwp.ca, mail or phone (705) 282-2611 ext 223 if you have any questions, concerns or objections about the application.
- You can participate in the public hearing. There will be an opportunity at the public meeting for members of the public to bring forward their concerns.
Stay in the Loop
If you’d like to be notified of the decision of the approval authority on the proposed application(s), you must make a written request to the Township of Billings edance@billingstwp.ca
Know your Rights
Section 34(11) of the Planning Act outlines rights of appeal for Zoning By-law Amendment applications.
If a person or public body would otherwise have an ability to appeal the decision of the Council of the Township of Billings to the Ontario Land Tribunal but the person or public body does not make oral submissions at a public meeting or make written submissions to the the Township of Billings before the by-law is passed, the person or public body is not entitled to appeal the decision.
If a person or public body does not make oral submissions at a public meeting, or make written submissions to the Township of Billings before the by-law is passed, the person or public body may not be added as a party to the hearing of an appeal before the Ontario Land Tribunal unless, in the opinion of the Tribunal, there are reasonable grounds to do so.
For more information, please visit the Ontario Land Tribunal website at https://olt.gov.on.ca/appeals-process/
