October 13, 2023 - 12:16pm
Type
Public Notices
The Township of Tiny is reminding residents that there is an Interim Control By-law in place to prohibit the erection of any structure, fence or sign through the duration of this by-law. This includes, but is not limited to, boathouses, retaining walls, patios, landscaping, decks, fences, walls, or shoreline alteration that are in proximity to the 178-metre contour elevation of the Georgian Bay Shoreline.
Council passed By-law 23-044 on May 29, 2023, and amending By-law 23-048 on June 7, 2023, pursuant to Section 38 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.P.13 as amended.
The Interim Control By-law will be in effect for a period of one (1) year from the date of passing, lapsing May 29th, 2024, but may be extended by Council for an additional one-year period in accordance with Section 38 of the Planning Act, or repealed by Council at an earlier date.
The purpose of the By-law is to provide the Township with the opportunity to undertake a study to review its land use planning policies pertaining to retaining walls, fences, landscaping, and structures in proximity to the 178-metre contour elevation of the Georgian Bay Shoreline; and to ensure that any retaining walls, fences, landscaping and structures are appropriately sited and regulated once the study has been completed.
On October 11, 2023, Public Works Report PWR-044-23 was presented to members of Council which outlined the Dynamic Beach Management Strategy Cost Estimate. The estimate was provided to Council for consideration on choosing a method that will help to develop Tiny’s Dynamic Beach Management Strategy. The development of the strategy is thanks to the Interim Control By-law in effect.
To view the Interim Control By-law and related additional information, please visit www.tiny.ca/InterimControl
If you are contemplating doing any work on the shoreline, before you get started, please email relevant information (scope of work, photographs, site plan, etc.) to interimcontrol@tiny.ca to have the Township staff review the proposed work and confirm if it can proceed.
Should you witness a violation of the Interim Control By-law and wish to file a complaint, please follow the complaints process outlined below:
- If a violation is taking place right now, the best way to deal with your concern in a prompt manner is by contacting the Municipal Law Enforcement Department at 705-526-4136. An officer will be dispatched to gather evidence on the issue.
- Otherwise, please submit complaints using the online By-Law Complaint Submission Form. Online complaints are monitored intermittently and will be addressed at our earliest opportunity.
For further information:
Planning Division
E: interimcontrol@tiny.ca
T: 705-526-4204 ext. 258