2024-04-30 Notice of Decision - OPA 06

NOTICE OF DECISION

APPROVAL OF A MINOR OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT
Pursuant to Subsection 17(35) of the Planning Act

Amendment No. 06 to the Official Plan of the Town of Gravenhurst
(Town of Gravenhurst – Alternate Notice Procedures)

A decision was made by the Director of Planning on April 30, 2024 to approve Amendment 06 to the
Official Plan of the Gravenhurst Official Plan, which was adopted by Town of Gravenhurst By-law 2024-
03. The Certificate of Approval, adopting By-law and Official Plan Amendment are attached hereto.

Purpose and Effect of the Official Plan Amendment

The purpose and effect of the Amendment is to amend Section “K10” of the Gravenhurst Official Plan (GOP) is to make minor technical amendments to set out alternative measures for informing and obtaining views from the public in respect to matters and applications under Sections 17, 22, 34, and 53 of the Planning Act, in the absence of a locally-circulated print newspaper.

A copy of By-law 2024-03, which includes the amendment, is attached. 

Public Comments Considered

The public meeting was held at the Town of Gravenhurst Municipal Offices on January 23, 2024. The Town of Gravenhurst Council passed the By-law on January 23, 2024, as By-law 2024-03. One (1) written comment was received by the Town. No concerns were raised by any agencies with respect to the application. 

When and How to File an Appeal of the Decision

A notice of appeal to the Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT) of the decision must be received by The District  Municipality of Muskoka no later than 20 days from the date of this notice, as shown above as the last day of appeal. The appeal must:

i. set out the specific part(s) of the Official Plan Amendment to which the appeal applies;
ii. set out the reasons for the appeal; and
iii. be accompanied by the fee prescribed under the Ontario Land Tribunal Act in the amount of $1,100.00 payable to the Minister of Finance.

A notice of appeal should be filed with:
Amy Back, Clerk
District Municipality of Muskoka
70 Pine Street, Bracebridge,
ON Canada, PIL 1N3

Who Can Appeal a Decision

Only individuals, corporations or public bodies may appeal a decision of the Council of The District Municipality of Muskoka to the Ontario Land Tribunal. A notice of appeal may not be made by any unincorporated association or group. However, a notice of appeal may be filed in the name of an individual who is a member of the association or group on its behalf. 

No person or public body shall be added as a party to the hearing of the appeal unless, before the Official Plan Amendment was adopted, the person or public body made oral submissions at a public meeting or written submissions to The District Municipality of Muskoka or unless, in the opinion of the Ontario Land Tribunal, there are reasonable ground to add the person or public body as a party.

When the Decision is Final

The proposed Official Plan Amendment is exempt from approval by the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, and the decision of the Director of Planning is final if a notice of appeal is not received before or on the last day for filing a notice of appeal.

Additional Information

Information about the Official Plan Amendment and the decision is attached hereto. Original copies of these documents are available for inspection during regular office hours (8:30 am – 4:30 pm) at the District  Municipal Office.

For additional information about the Amendment or your appeal rights, contact Sarah Campbell, Planner at (705) 645-2100 ext. 4128 or 1-800-461-4210 (in the 705 area code), or sarah.campbell@muskoka.on.ca

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