SIGNAGE STANDARDS NEED TO CHANGE
Residents don’t show up for public meetings because we don’t know about them.
Major developers have found their way to our waterfront gem and as residents, we are entitled to have a say.
It is our goal to work with our elected representatives and staff, within the guidelines, for public consultation as part of the Ontario Planning Act, to help shape our community.
Citizen’s Guide to Land Use Planning • Citizen’s Guide to Zoning Bylaws
The Planning Act is the legal foundation for key planning processes.
It includes: THE ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF OUR ELECTED OFFICIALS
Land use planning decisions are a large part of your job as an elected official. You are responsible for making decisions on land use matters according to the level of authority in your municipality. The decisions you make need to balance technical advice, public consultation and environmental, social and financial considerations.
The Provincial Policy Statement and any applicable provincial plans must be followed when making land use planning decisions and in developing planning documents, such as official plans and zoning by-laws.
The public and Indigenous communities play a key role in the planning process. Engaging with the public and Indigenous Peoples and considering their input is part of your responsibility as a councillor when making land use planning decisions.
Most land use planning decisions can be appealed to the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal. You should be aware of the matters that can be appealed.
As an elected representative, it is your responsibility to consider new and evolving tools in the land use planning system that may be of benefit to your community, such as the community planning permit system or a local appeal body.
Be informed about pending developments in Meaford. Click the button below to learn more about all developments currently tabled.
Because place matters, design matters.
Smart urban design can both solve challenges and take advantage of the opportunities the location offers. Considering design (i.e location, size and scale) may lead to creative ways of addressing people’s needs.
Ten Urban Planning Principles Every Humanitarian Should Know
And so we ask:
Will Meaford’s goal for attainable housing exceed Grey County’s mandate of 30% for new residential development? Affordable / Attainable Housing Strategy for Grey County, 2017b (page 10)
What measures are in place to ensure housing needs are met for Meaford’s diverse socio-economic population (current and future)?
What is Meaford’s long-term plan to monitor population, demographic and economic changes and develop strategies to accommodate population growth and shifting demographics?
Will urban migration create opportunity for economic growth in Meaford?
According to an article published in On The Bay (Spring 2021), “Buyers moving here from out of the area cite common reasons… such as the ability to enjoy a four-season lifestyle, friendly communities, less congestion, clean air and small-town charm.
According to Sotheby’s International Realty Brokers pertaining to emerging neighbourhoods as the next housing hot spots, “Covid-19 has brought a whole different set of homeowners’ priorities into sharp relief—time with family, room to roam and a lifestyle with a sense of community. People want to love where they live. In today’s market, buyers are turning to regions that offer access to nature and amenities, dedicated spaces for remote work, and move-in-ready houses to call home”.
Meaford developments tabled for approval:
LOON CALL (HWY 26 W) ATTAINABLE SUBDIVISION_203 UNITS
SKYDEV (FULLER & BOUCHER ST. E) ATTAINABLE_118 TOWNHOUSES, 150 APARTMENTS, 5 STOREY HOTEL
DOWNTOWN CORE (35-47 SYKES ST. S.) UNDERGROUND PARKING, RETAIL SPACE, RESIDENTIAL UNITS
MEAFORD MEWS (12 – 34 COLLINGWOOD ST) ATTAINABLE HOUSING_72 UNITS
RIVER MANOR (1 LEGION RD) ATTAINABLE _5 STOREY CONDO_122 UNITS
PLAZA & ATTAINABLE (337 SYKES ST S) 20 RESIDENTIAL UNITS + 6 COMMERCIAL UNITS
PARKBRIDGE (N OF HWY 26 / W OF CHRISTIE BEACH RD) RETIREMENT COMMUNITY_1,000 UNITS
MEAFORD HAVEN (HWY 26 W OF TOWN) 400 RENTAL UNITS, 2 COMMERCIAL BLOCKS
MEAFORD GOLF COURSE (408 RIDGE ROAD) DENSIFICATION_51 UNITS
PEOPLECARE (186 COOK) LT CARE, 26 TOWNHOMES, 70 RETIREMENT UNITS, 50 SENIOR APTS
11 TOWNHOMES (COOK ST & WILLIAM ST)
TRICON/BOUTIQUE HOTEL (BERRY ST)
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