September 28^th, 2020

PUBLIC NOTICE

Please be advised that the Council of the Township of Lanark Highlands wishes to inform its residents that the below item contained in the Deferred Items Registry which were previously postponed, will recommence. 

At Large or Ward Systems?

The Township of Lanark Highlands currently elects councillors in wards.

On March 9th, 2021 the Township of Lanark Highlands’ Council received a petition under Section 223 of the Municipal Act from at least 1% of the electorate to dissolve the Ward System in the Township.

Council has 90 days to render a decision from the date of receipt of the petition. As a result, Council directed staff to undertake an informal survey of the electorate to receive feedback on whether the Ward System or the At-Large system is preferred.

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ND63B95

Paper copies of the survey will be available at the following locations:

• Lanark Highlands Municipal Office, 75 George St, Lanark, ON (call in advance)
  • 613-259-2398
• Pretty Goods Convenience Store, 68 George St, Lanark, ON
• B & T Hopetown Store, 5531 HWY 511, Lanark, ON
• Gemmill’s Store, 2862 Tatlock Rd, Clayton, ON
• White Lake General Store, 6 Burnstown Rd, White Lake, ON

Deadline to complete the survey

4:00p.m on Wednesday, May 26^th, 2021

“Ward System” - the electorate votes for the Reeve, Deputy Reeve and their own Ward Council member.
Below are some pros and cons of both systems to aid you in your decision;

“At-Large System” - the electorate votes for each Council member as they would the Reeve and Deputy Reeve.

EORN issues Request for Proposal to tackle cellular dead zones across eastern Ontario

During this time of uncertainty, Council is wanting to alleviate some of the financial pressures you may be facing and has made the decision to waive penalties and interest on April 1^st and May 1^st to effect a 60-day deferral of the April 30^th tax payment.

Your Final 2020 Municipal Budget

The Township of Lanark Highlands recognizes that municipal budget decisions have a profound impact on the daily lives of residents. 

The Council of the Township of Lanark Highlands intends to hold a regular Committee of the Whole meeting followed immediately by a regular Council meeting on April 7^th, 2020 at 6:00 P.M. at 75 George Street, Municipal Building. Notice is hereby given that the Council of the Township of Lanark Highlands intends to consider passing a By-law to adopt the 2020 Municipal Budget as revised during this Regular Meeting of Council.

The 2020 Municipal Budget as revised was approved by Council at the special Committee of the Whole meeting on March 17^th, 2020 with a 1.93% increase to the tax levy. The assessment increase caused by growth and development of municipal properties will result in approximately $38,783.00 in taxation revenue in 2020; this will bring about an actual tax increase of 1.09%. For more details, please refer to the 2020 Budget document reflecting the amendments passed at the special Committee of the Whole meeting held on March 17^th, 2020.

Lanark Highlands 2020 Final Budget PDF

2020 Fire Master Plan

The Township of Lanark Highlands 2020 Master Fire Plan (pdf) will ensure Lanark Highland's fire services meet the future needs of the growing community. The plan will guide the delivery of fire protection and emergency services over the next ten and fifteen years.

The plan includes an assessment of the operations and divisions within the Lanark Highlands Fire department including:

• Administration
• Training
• Fire Prevention and Public Education
• Fire Suppression & Emergency Response
• Fire Station
• Apparatus and Equipment
• Communications
• Community Emergency Planning

Any comments or questions with regards to the Master Fire Plan should be addressed to Fire Chief Gene Richardson at:

Related documents and information

• 2020 Community Risk Assessment (pdf)
• Watson Associates Fire Master Plan Assessment.pdf
• Report #FIR-2022-01 Fire Station 5 White Lake Closure

Received comments from Lanark Highlands residents following the 30 Day Consultation period with responses from Emergency Management Training Inc.

Added September 15, 2020

• Comments.Responses_and_Answers_-_30_day_consult.pdf

Property Information Sheet

Thinking about or are you in the process of purchasing property in Lanark Highlands?

A Zoning Compliance Report provides you with:

• Assessment mapping;
• Official Plan mapping and
• Zoning By-law mapping
• The pertinent zoning information will give the permitted uses and the various yard setback requirements for those uses.
• Information on other zoning provisions that may affect the property including Section 4 (Amended by By-Law No. 2007-785 - Accessory Structures).
• A review of the property file is completed which may reveal items on file that would affect the property (i.e. outstanding local improvements, site plan control agreement, development agreement).

A zoning compliance report must be requested in writing with the following information:

• assessment roll number
• legal description (lot and concession)
• contact information (mailing address, phone number)
• how you would like to receive the report (pick-up, mail etc.)
• Specific Questions you have related to the property

Zoning compliance reports cost $75.00 per assessment roll number.

Payment must be received with the written request.

Consents

The County of Lanark Planning Department processes consent applications under Section 53 of the Planning Act and validation of title applications under Section 57 of the Planning Act made to the Lanark County Land Division Committee.

Subdivisions

The County of Lanark is the approval authority for Plans of Subdivision.

Consent Applications Scheduled for Land Division Committee

The Site Plan review and approval process is a legislative tool under the Planning Act. Site Plan Control is a development review process which evaluates the layout of site features, (buildings, parking areas, landscaping, etc), but not the interior spaces of the proposed structures. It seeks to mitigate the impact of development.

Site plan control by-laws are not zoning by-laws. They are used to establish areas where site plan control will be applied over and above those set out in the zoning by-laws. These areas must be described in the official plan.

Site plan controls are used to ensure that:

• developments are built and maintained in the way that council approved
• new developments meet certain standards of quality and appearance
• there is safe and easy access for pedestrians and vehicles
• the appearance and design features of buildings, and their sustainable design, are satisfactory
• there is adequate landscaping, parking and drainage
• nearby properties are protected from incompatible development.

As a condition of site plan approval, the Township may require the owner to provide land for road widening.

Site Plan Control Applications

The application form outlines the requirements for submitting an application for Site Plan Control. If you are acting as an agent for the purposes of the application, a letter of authorization is required from the registered owner of the property.

Application

Applications are also available at the Municipal Office.

How Much Will it Cost?

The application fee is outlined on the application form, payable at the time an application is submitted. Fees may be paid by cash, cheque or debit. If the fee is being paid by cheque, the cheque must be made payable to: “Township of Lanark Highlands”.

What Happens Once the Application is Submitted?

The application is circulated to other Township Departments and various agencies for their comments. All correspondence will be reviewed and the Township Planner will prepare a report for the CAO to review.

By-Law No. 2023-1842 to Implement Site Plan Control

Appeal Provisions

Only the Applicant can appeal the conditions of the Site Plan Control Approval to the Ontario Land Tribunal.

Implementation and Enforcement of Site Plan Control Applications

The Township takes steps to ensure that the Site Plan Control Agreements are implemented and remain in force until the development is completed. Site Plan Control Agreements are registered on title and remain in effect for as long as the development is in place.