For considerations about…

For considerations about minimum lot size, Staff note that the minimum lot area for a one-unit detached dwelling is currently as low as 340 square metres, which is relatively small when compared to the range of sizes identified by the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing (MMAH). Staff note concerns that the consideration of regulating minimum lot sizes could have compounding consequences with the as-of-right minor variances. The Province should consider how prescribed minimum lot sizes combined with as-of-right minor variances would circumvent the zoning by-law’s purpose to reduce potential land use impacts, and would likely need a multitude of prescribed provisions along-side as well. Otherwise, this would create development opportunities which would have severely restrict building envelopes and/or further need zoning relief, which the legislative changes of Bill 17 and Bill 60 are actively trying to reduce. Staff is implementing modeling for water and wastewater infrastructure to ensure that development does not exceed design capacity in subdevelopment areas. Regardless of lot size, a sewer shed can only support a specific number of population.
The Province has provided a list of questions to solicit feedback. Staff have prepared a response to the provided questions, which is included in Attachment #4.