Proposed Provincial Planning…

Proposed Provincial Planning Statement wording change:

4.3.3 Lot Creation and Lot Adjustments
1. Residential lot creation in prime agricultural areas is only permitted in accordance with
provincial guidance for:
a) new residential lots created from a lot or parcel of land that existed on January 1,
2023, provided that:
1. agriculture is the principal use of the existing lot or parcel of land;
2. the total number of lots created from a lot or parcel of land as it existed
on January 1, 2023 does not exceed (1) one; a compromise recognizing concerns expressed by OFA, with perhaps a more cautious move towards more housing built in prime agricultural areas, while improving economic viability of agricultural unit, offering potential future residents more variety and options, and those employed in the agricultural industry to live closer to place of employment,
3. any residential use is compatible with, and would not hinder,
surrounding agricultural operations; and
4. any new lot:
i. is located outside of a specialty crop area;
ii. complies with the minimum distance separation formulae;
iii. will be limited to the minimum size needed to accommodate the
use while still ensuring appropriate sewage and water services;
iv. has existing access on a public road, with appropriate frontage for
ingress and egress; and
v. is adjacent to existing non-agricultural land uses or consists
primarily of lower-priority agricultural lands