Access Richmond Hill
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The area around Lake Wilcox is partly located in the floodplain. The north shore of Lake Wilcox was identified as a Special Policy Area (SPA) by the Ontario Municipal Board in 1995. The SPA policies allow the existing uses in this area to continue to exist. Without these policies, this area could experience social and economic issues.
Outside of the SPA, the remaining lands located in the floodplain are generally designated as part of Richmond Hill's Greenway System.
A review of the Lake Wilcox SPA boundaries was undertaken. The review was based on the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority's revised floodplain mapping and Richmond Hill's Official Plan.
Status
City Council approved in principle the draft Official Plan Amendment (OPA) and the draft Zoning By-law Amendment (ZBA) for the Lake Wilcox SPA at the October 10th, 2017 Council Meeting. Please see item 2.6 in the meeting minutes for more information.
Following Council's approval in principle, the City received endorsements from the Region of York and the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority in January 2018.
Prior to seeking approval of the Official Plan Amendment from the Region of York (the approval authority for this OPA), the City is awaiting a letter confirming that the Ministers of Municipal Affairs and Housing and Natural Resources and Forestry approve of the proposed modifications to the SPA boundary and land use policies.
Reports:
Staff Report SRPRS.16.030 - February 29, 2016 Committee of the Whole Meeting regarding the Lake Wilcox SPA Review
- "Draft" Justification Report - Associated with Staff Report SRPRS.16.030
Staff Report SRPRS.17.088 - May 24, 2017 Council Public Meeting regarding the Lake Wilcox SPA Review
- "Revised" Justification Report (including "Draft" OPA and ZBLA) (for an alternative format of this document, please contact planning@richmondhill.ca)
- "Draft" Official Plan Amendment and "Draft" Zoning By-law Amendment (for an alternative format of this document, please contact planning@richmondhill.ca)
Staff Report SRPRS.17.103 - June 20, 2017 Committee of the Whole Meeting regarding the Lake Wilcox SPA Review