I was very surprised to find out this is even happening! This MZO process should be quickly rescinded and local municipalities or councils given the right to determine what happens on land that is in their jurisdiction.
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This amendment makes the process far too susceptible to corruption. Zoning orders should not be made able to bypass public consultation or environmental assessments. What is to stop a developer or landowner from using political contributions to unduly influence zoning decisions?
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I disagree with the proposal shown here. I do not think MZOs should be strengthen in their current form. Cities and residents have a right to be involved in the planning in their areas and MZOs remove that opportunity when decisions are made at the provincial level.
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This is a severe erosion of local authority over land use controls. It is entirely unacceptable and inappropriate. The legislature should be strengthening local land use controls and giving local governments autonomy over more, not less oversight and decision making powers.
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The Environmental Bill of Rights (EBR) requires that you provide public notice on the Environmental Registry 30 days before a proposal is implemented.
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I believe that the MZO process is too dictatorial for a Canadian or Ontario government to use as it cuts out the true public consultation that is meaningful exchange between the public or residents of an area and the government body, especially the local municipality.
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RE: PROPOSED IMPLEMENTATION OF PROVISIONS IN THE PLANNING ACT THAT PROVIDE THE MINISTER ENHANCED AUTHORITY TO ADDRESS CERTAIN MATTERS – INCLUSIONARY ZONING AND SITE PLAN CONTROL 019-2811
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I am VERY strongly opposed to this proposed implementation of provisions in the Planning Act that provide the Minister enhanced authority to address certain matters as part of a zoning order.
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Please reconsider this proposal to gut conservation authorities. It should not be made easier for developers to pave over invaluable farmland, forests, and wetlands. This endangers the vitality of our air, our water systems, our plants and animals, and our own health and wellbeing.
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Please respect local municipal planning. Please engage and consult community. Please respect our heritage and historic buildings. Please respect the environment.
ERO Number: 019-2811
My comments with regard to the proposed Minister Zoning Order provisions are contained in my letter to the Premier dated November 10, 2020 a copy of which is enclosed herewith.
Ronald K. Webb, Q.C.
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Current MZOs are being exploited so I do not agree that they should be given any advanced authority. Local and indigenous communities should be consulted on any project that is going to permanently affect the land.
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This is not democracy. I believe the Province will not act in the best interests of a community. Doug Fords heavy handed approach benefits only his interests, developers over citizens. Previously MZO's have rarely been used, once per year.
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I am a constituent of Northumberland Peterborough South riding, where agriculture is our main industry and biggest employer. We have necessary and preserved wetlands, forests, and other natural heritage, and urban, suburban and rural residences, local small businesses and some industry.
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What is going on in Toronto currently at the Foundry site is the perfect example of why this should not pass. No one person should have the right to make decisions on heritage sites or any site with out the input of the city, community, etc. !
This endeavor is unacceptable. Removing Ontario Cities ability to engage in their own planning is undemocratic, and must not be implemented. MZOs are an abuse of power and are a practice that must be ended.
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Why is the provincial government sidestepping local democracy in order to ram through development projects with no proposals or plan? MZOs seem to only be used by Premier Ford in order to benefit his developer friends, screw over the City of Toronto, or destroy protected wetlands.
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