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New Zoning By-Law PDF Print E-mail
Thursday, 10 June 2010 09:07

Over the past several months there have been a series of Open Houses and Public Meetings regarding the implementation of a new Zoning By-Law.  On April 20, 2010 the Council of the Town of Gravenhurst approved the New Zoning By-Law, 2010-04.  Copies of the new By-Law and its schedules can be found on the Town of Gravenhurst Website.

For a copy of the By-Law click here!

Should you have any questions regarding your property and how the new by-law impacts you, please call 705-687-3412 and speak with someone in the Planning Department.

 

 

Last Updated on Thursday, 10 June 2010 09:35
 
Tree Replacement Program Taking Place in Gull Lake Rotary Park PDF Print E-mail
Tuesday, 06 April 2010 14:21
Beginning April 8, Davey Tree staff will be planting new trees in Gull Lake Rotary Park.  Unfortunately, many trees were lost during the tornado in August of 2009.  After consulting with a certified arborist, a plan has been put in place to replant several species of trees.  Along with replacing White Pine, other trees such as Red Oak, Red Maple, Sugar Maple, White Birch and flowering Crab Apple, will be distributed among various areas within the park.  Veridian Connections has made a generous donation of $7000.00 towards this project.  Members of the public are also encouraged to make donations to the Tree Replacement program.  All donors will be recognized on a plaque in the park, to be erected on a slab of white pine saved from a century-old tree lost during the storm.
Last Updated on Wednesday, 07 April 2010 15:04
 
Great Fall Lineup at the Opera House PDF Print E-mail
Wednesday, 18 November 2009 09:11

Even after a busy summer, the Opera House is still humming with activity.

On Tuesday November 24th, back by popular demand, a matinee

performance of "Tuesdays with Morrie" for students of area schools,

(this show is also open to the general public) followed by an evening performance

at 8 pm.  On November 26th, Canadian Country Star Sean Hogan, brings

"The Canadian Country Christmas" with a stellar lineup of guest including Jammie Warren,

Julian Austin, Tonya Kennedy and Sue Medley. On December 6th, we're extremely proud

to host the Ontario Ballet Theatre's production of "The Nutcracker".  Check our performance

schedule on this site for details.  http://www.gravenhurst.ca/residents/opera-house/performances/month.calendar/2009/11/18/-

Last Updated on Friday, 20 November 2009 13:58
 
Do You Have An Open Permit? PDF Print E-mail
Wednesday, 20 January 2010 15:27
 

Have you got an open building permit??

The Gravenhurst building department is currently archiving building permits that are 3 years and older, with no record of activity in 2009.

As the property owner, please ensure that building inspections for permits on your property are carried out in a timely manner. Whether it was a minor permit to repair a deck or dock, a completion permit for construction that commenced prior to a permit being obtained or a major permit to construct a dwelling, a  final inspection is always required.   Outstanding permits may cause difficulties at the time of selling your property, obtaining mortgages, severances, or transferring the property.   The fee to re-activate a an inactive permit is $150.00.  

If you had a contractor complete the work for you, but never received a final inspection report, the permit may still be open or inactive.  Please give us a call at 687-3412, we will gladly advise you your permit status.  If you have an open permit, with no inspections in the last 12 months, you may only need to request an extension on your permit based on your circumstances. You can also check your property on-line by inputting your roll number at www.gravenhurst.ca/bp.  Your roll number can be found at the top of your tax bill.

 

Last Updated on Wednesday, 20 January 2010 20:11
 
Notice of Public Open House PDF Print E-mail
Monday, 14 September 2009 09:03

CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF GRAVENHURST

NOTICE OF PUBLIC OPEN HOUSE

FOR

COMPREHENSIVE ZONING BY-LAW UPDATE

The Corporation of the Town of Gravenhurst is holding a Public Open House to share preliminary information and obtain public input with respect to the preparation of a Comprehensive Zoning By-law Update, which is currently being undertaken in accordance with Section 34 of the Planning Act.

The Public Open House is scheduled for:

Saturday, October 3, 2009

10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

at the

Terry Fox Room, Centennial Centre

101 Centennial Dr Gravenhurst, ON

PURPOSE OF COMPREHENSIVE ZONING BY-LAW UPDATE

The Town of Gravenhurst recently initiated a work program to update its Comprehensive Zoning By-law. The Town’s current Zoning By-law, known as By-law 94-54, was adopted in 1994 and although it has been amended over time, there has not been a comprehensive review of the Zoning By-law since it was adopted.

The objective for the Zoning By-law Update is to create a modern, efficient, comprehensive Zoning By-law that will:

Implement and build upon the policies contained within the Town’s new Official Plan, approved in 2008;

Conform to the policies of the District of Muskoka Official Plan;

Be consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement;

Reflect the aspirations of the Town’s residents;

Incorporate best zoning practices; and,

Update and digitize mapping.

The Comprehensive Zoning By-law applies to all land within the Town of Gravenhurst and will regulate the development of land by stating how land can be used, and the required standards (e.g., lot size and dimensions, building size, parking requirements and setbacks from property lines and shorelines).

PUBLIC OPEN HOUSE FORMAT

The Public Open House is the first organized opportunity for the community to provide comment into the Comprehensive Zoning By-law Update process. The purpose of the Public Open House is to share background information gathered to date including existing zoning requirements and issues being considered and more importantly to obtain input from the public on these issues and any other zoning matters early in the process. Community members are welcome to drop into the Public Open House to understand the role of the Zoning By-law and review the background information. Town staff and consultants from PLANSCAPE INC. will be in attendance to discuss the update of the Comprehensive Zoning By-law.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION respecting the Comprehensive Zoning By-law Update can be obtained by visiting the Municipal Offices during regular office hours, or by contacting either of the Project Team members listed below:


Nicholas Popovich, MCIP, RPP
Manager of Development Services
Town of Gravenhurst
190 Harvie Street
Gravenhurst, ON P1P 1S9
Tel: (705) 687-3412 ext. 274
Fax: (705) 687-7016
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Greg Corbett, MCIP, RPP
Senior Planner
PLANSCAPE INC.
104 Kimberley Avenue
Bracebridge, ON P1L 1Z8
Tel: (705) 645-1556
Fax: (705) 645-4500
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IF A PERSON OR PUBLIC BODY does not make oral submissions at a public meeting (to be held later this year) or make written submissions to the Corporation of the Town of Gravenhurst before the By-law is passed, the person or public body is not entitled to appeal the decision of the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Gravenhurst to the Ontario Municipal Board.

IF A PERSON OR PUBLIC BODY does not make oral submissions at a public meeting (to be held later this year) or make written submissions to the Corporation of the Town of Gravenhurst 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 Municipal Board unless, in the opinion of the Board, there are reasonable grounds to do so.

WRITTEN SUBMISSIONS AND/OR REQUESTS FOR NOTICE of subsequent meetings or the approval of the new Comprehensive Zoning By-law should be directed to Nicholas Popovich, Manager of Development Services via the contact points noted above.

Last Updated on Friday, 30 October 2009 12:37
 
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