"MZOs have been used to override municipal zoning"
“did not consistently assess whether re-zoning by MZO, as opposed to the municipal planning process, was needed”
“...some projects on the sites re-zoned with an MZO will not have access to servicing (e.g. water, wastewater)”
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this is a poorly conceived development not in keeping with the character of oakville It will result in unmanageable traffic volumes and harm to families. We voted for town of Oak Grove to plan appropriately not the province.
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These MZOs would force extreme and reckless density on Midtown, more than double that of any comparable development in the GTA, without the infrastructure to support it; creating chaos and overwhelming transportation and services that are already overstressed, including local roads, transit, the GO
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Stop this proposal.
There is too much congestion as it is right now.
The sound and and light noise impact on the local tax paying residents south of the plan area will increase.
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Please support the municipal planning process as it was responsibly developed to promote community growth in a safe and sustainable manner while reaching all intended growth targets.
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These MZOs would force extreme and reckless density on Midtown, more than double that of any comparable development in the GTA, without the infrastructure to support it; creating chaos and overwhelming transportation and services that are already overstressed, including local roads, transit, the GO
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Stop overriding voters. These MZOs represent a profound disrespect of local democracy despite Oakville’s full compliance with provincial policies and proven track record of growth and housing development.
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There is no municipal support, Oakville Town Council has not endorsed the project and community opposition is clear and documented; no justification for overriding established provincial, regional, and municipal planning policies, including OPA 70; and no credible urgency, given the proponent’s own
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These MZOs would force extreme and reckless density on Midtown, more than double that of any comparable development in the GTA, without the infrastructure to support it; creating chaos and overwhelming transportation and services that are already overstressed, including local roads, transit, the GO
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For all these reasons and more - please stop this:
-MZOs have been used to override municipal zoning"
“did not consistently assess whether re-zoning by MZO, as opposed to the municipal planning process, was needed”
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These MZOs represent a profound override of local democracy despite Oakville’s full compliance with provincial policies and proven track record of growth and housing development.
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The proposed Minister’s Zoning Orders (MZOs) for Midtown Oakville blatantly fail to meet the Ontario government’s own post criteria for issuing MZOs.
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These MZOs would force extreme and reckless density on Midtown, more than double that of any comparable development in the GTA, without the infrastructure to support it; creating chaos and overwhelming transportation and services that are already overstressed, including local roads, transit, the GO
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I strongly oppose the proposed Midtown development in Oakville because it does not align with the character, infrastructure capacity, or long-term vision of our community.
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The proposed Minister’s Zoning Orders (MZOs) for Midtown Oakville blatantly fail to meet the Ontario government’s own post criteria for issuing MZOs.
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Stop this proposal. There is…
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Hello, as a citizen of…
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