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HomeMy WebLinkAboutJune 25, 2026 - Council - Open House - Zoning ReviewTHE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF BAYHAM ZONING BY-LAW REVIEW - OPEN HOUSE MUNICIPAL OFFICE 56169 Heritage Line, Straffordville, ON Council Chambers – HYBRID Thursday, June 25, 2026 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. The June 25, 2026 Open House will allow for a hybrid participation. You may attend in person or virtually through Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84933451047?pwd=j2sMmgwqkXzBUsZ5pfXnCBv27jBHdk.1 *Please note that this will not be streamed on YouTube as it is an interactive event. * 1. NOTICE A. Notice Of Open House #1 - Zoning By-Law Review 2. PRESENTATION A. Phase Two – Consultation & Policy Review / Analysis Arcadis working with the Municipality of Bayham has provided a presentation for public review. 3. ADJOURNMENT The Open House will end at 6:30 p.m. NOTICE OF OPEN HOUSE #1 THE MUNICIPALITY OF BAYHAM ZONING BY-LAW REVIEW TAKE NOTICE that the Corporation of the Municipality of Bayham invites you to attend a hybrid (in-person and virtual) Open House in consideration of the Bayham Zoning By-law Review project as follows: Date: Thursday, June 25th Time: 5:30 – 6:30 PM Location: (in-person) Municipal Council Chambers 56169 Heritage Line, Straffordville (virtual) Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87953662155?pwd=MVPt3Tf2SexHBEKq9pP9ZF5kgEsHak.1 Please note that all materials presented during Open House #1 will be posted on the Municipal Website following the meeting. THE PURPOSE of this hybrid Open House is for the Municipality and the consultant team, Arcadis, to provide a presentation and discussion regarding the key issues and changes we are considering as part of the Zoning By-law Review. More specifically, the main goal of this open house is to provide an opportunity for the public to suggest topics or issues that should be considered for review in the Zoning By-law Review project. The open house is also an opportunity for members of the public to learn more about the Zoning By-law Review process. The consultant team will provide a presentation, followed by a discussion period whereby attendees will have an opportunity to ask questions verbally (in- person and virtual) or provide written questions in the Zoom chat function (virtual-only). This represents Phase Two of the project. From the comments and suggestions provided by the public at the open house, as well as written comments received, the Municipality and Arcadis will develop options to address the issues identified and seek direction from a future Council meeting. The Municipality and Arcadis will then prepare the first Draft Zoning By-law. Once available, the first Draft Zoning By-law will be shared on the Municipal Website and at Open House #2 (the Statutory Open House), which will be held at a later date in Phase Three of the project. This Zoning By-law Review is a municipal-wide initiative and affects all lands within the jurisdiction of the Municipality of Bayham. ANY PERSON may attend the hybrid Open House #1 and make a written or verbal representation to provide comments or questions. The Municipality encourages your comments throughout the Zoning By-law Review process. If you have any comments, questions, require further information, or would like to be added to the project mailing list for updates and to be notified of the approval of the new Zoning By-law by the Council of the Municipality of Bayham, please email or mail to: • zoningreview@bayham.on.ca • Municipal Office: Attention – Zoning By-law Review (56169 Heritage Line, P.O. Box 160, Straffordville, ON, N0J 1Y0) • Oral submissions may also be expressed at Open Houses or the Statutory Public Meeting. All comments received will form part of the public record and will be circulated to Council, Municipal Staff, and Arcadis. IF A PERSON OR PUBLIC BODY would otherwise have an ability to appeal the decision of the County of Elgin to the Ontario Land Tribunal but the person or public body does not make oral submissions at a public meeting or make written submissions to the Municipality of Bayham before the proposed Bayham Zoning By-law is adopted, the person or public body is not entitled to appeal the decision. IF A PERSON OR PUBLIC BODY does not make oral submissions at a public meeting or make written submissions to the Municipality of Bayham before the proposed Zoning By-law is adopted, the person or public body may not be added as a party to the hearing of an appeal before the Ontario Land Tribunal unless, in the opinion of the Tribunal, there are reasonable grounds to add the person or public body as a party. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION relating to the proposed Zoning By-law Review project may be obtained on the Municipal Website or at the Municipal Office. Dated at the Municipality of Bayham this 25th day of May 2026. Aaron Bell Planning Coordinator Municipality of Bayham 56169 Heritage Line, P.O. Box 160 Straffordville, ON, N0J 1Y0 T: 519-866-5521 Ext 222 F: 519-866-3884 E: abell@bayham.on.ca W: www.bayham.on.ca © Arcadis 2026 Bayham Zoning By-law Review Phase Two – Consultation & Policy Review / Analysis Open House #1 June 25th, 5:30 – 6:30 PM zoningreview@bayham.on.ca Land Acknowledgement © Arcadis 2026 Project Name Location June 25, 2026 2 •We will begin this Open House by acknowledging that we are meeting on aboriginal land that has been inhabited by the Indigenous peoples of this great Country. As settlers, we are grateful to meet here, and we thank all of the generations of people who have taken care of this land throughout the years. Specifically, we would like to acknowledge that we gather on land in the Between the Lakes Treaty territory (Treaty 3, 1792), the traditional territory of the Anishinabek and Haudenosaunee Peoples. •Arcadis acknowledges that there are Treaties and Agreements in place throughout Ontario and we are thankful to be able to work and live here. We are thankful to those who have cared for these lands and who continue to contribute to our collective strength. We are honoured to collaborate with our Indigenous clients, partners, stakeholders and communities. Presentation Outline © Arcadis 2026 Project Name Location June 25, 2026 3 1.Planning Hierarchy – Key Directives 2.What is a Zoning By-law? 3.What is a Zoning By-law Review? 4.Process and Estimated Timeline for Bayham Zoning By-law Review 5.Issue Briefs and Draft Directions 6.Public Engagement and Consultation Strategy 7.Next Steps and Additional Information 8.Questions and Comments Planning Hierarchy © Arcadis 2026 June 25, 2026 4 •Planning Act •Provincial Planning Statement •Elgin County Official Plan •Bayham Official Plan •Bayham Zoning By-law Provincial Level County Level Local Level What is a Zoning By-Law © Arcadis 2026 Project Name Location June 25, 2026 5 •Restricts the use of land, buildings, and structures except for the specific purposes set-out in the by- law, and in accordance with minimum or maximum standards •Includes Maps (or “Schedules”) used to identify specific zones that apply to each parcel of land. •Implements Provincial policies and guidelines and the Municipality of Bayham Official Plan What is a Zoning By-Law Review? © Arcadis 2026 Project Name Location June 25, 2026 6 •The Planning Act requires municipalities to update their Zoning By-law within three (3) years of an Official Plan Review to ensure the Zoning By-law: 1.Is consistent with the Provincial Planning Statement. 2.Has regard to the matters of provincial interest. 3.Conforms with the Municipality of Bayham Official Plan. •Opportunity to modernize regulations, improve clarity and useability, streamline appropriate development, address interpretation and enforcement issues, and respond to local priorities and changing community needs while aligning with applicable guidelines Provincial Local Guidelines Process and Estimated Timeline for the Bayham Zoning By-Law Review © Arcadis 2026 Project Name Location June 25, 2026 7 Phase 1: Project Initiation Phase 5: Approval of Zoning By-Law Phase 4: Final Draft of Zoning By-Law Phase 2: Consultation & Policy Review Phase 3: First Draft Zoning By-Law May 2026 Jun. – Dec. 2026 Jan. – Jun. 2027 Jul. – Oct. 2027 Oct. 2027 Image Source: County of Brant Engagement & Consultation Ongoing We are here Issue Briefs and Draft Directions © Arcadis 2026 June 25, 2026 8 •Based on updates to the Official Plan and development trends, we anticipate preparing issue briefs on the following topics where changes are anticipated: 1.Agriculture-Related and On-farm diversified uses 2.Farm Worker Accommodations 3.Housing (Lot Size, Lot Coverage, Accessory Buildings, ARUs, etc.) •Based on comments from Agencies, Municipal Staff, and Council, a Draft Directions report would include options from the any issue briefs and may also include the following topics: 1.Parking Standards 2.Fencing Regulations 3.Temporary Recreational Vehicles in Residential Zones 4.LPRCA Regulated Areas (Mapping Changes, Permissions / Restrictions) Public Engagement and Consultation Strategy © Arcadis 2026 June 25, 2026 9 •Methods of Public Engagement and Consultation for the project include: 1.Zoning By-Law Review specific email address (Ongoing): zoningreview@bayham.on.ca 2.Municipal webpage (Ongoing): https://www.bayham.on.ca/municipal-office/planning-development/zoning-by-law-review 3.Ongoing mailing/contact list (Ongoing) 4.Local newspaper 5.In-person and virtual Open Houses (Phases Two and Three) 6.In-person and virtual One-on-One Appointments with the project team (Phases Two and Three) © Arcadis 2026 Questions and Comments 10 Questions and Comments (Written – Online) © Arcadis 2026 Project Name Location June 25, 2026 11 •Using the “Q&A” function on Zoom, please enter any questions you may have. •Arcadis or Bayham Staff will then provide a response to each question and will take note of your comment. •If your question is missed due to time constraints, we strongly encourage you to provide any comments, questions, or feedback on the Zoning By-law Review at zoningreview@bayham.on.ca •Written submissions can also be mailed to the Municipal Office: Attention – Zoning By-law Review (56169 Heritage Line, P.O. Box 160, Straffordville, ON, N0J 1Y0). Questions and Comments (Verbal - Online) © Arcadis 2026 Project Name Location June 25, 2026 12 •Please use the “React” function on Zoom to “Raise your Hand”. •You will then be unmuted and will have an opportunity to provide questions verbally. •Arcadis or Bayham Staff will then provide a response to each question and will take note of your comment. •If your question is missed due to time constraints, we strongly encourage you to provide any comments, questions, or feedback on the Zoning By-law Review at zoningreview@bayham.on.ca •Written submissions can also be mailed to the Municipal Office: Attention – Zoning By-law Review (56169 Heritage Line, P.O. Box 160, Straffordville, ON, N0J 1Y0). Questions and Comments (Verbal – In Person) © Arcadis 2026 Project Name Location June 25, 2026 13 •Municipal Staff will ask if anyone in Council Chambers wishes to provide a question or comment •Please Raise your Hand and a municipal staff member will invite you to approach the podium to verbally provide your question/comment •Arcadis or Bayham Staff will then provide a response to each question and will take note of your comment. •If your question is missed due to time constraints, we strongly encourage you to provide any comments, questions, or feedback on the Zoning By-law Review at zoningreview@bayham.on.ca •Written submissions can also be mailed to the Municipal Office: Attention – Zoning By-law Review (56169 Heritage Line, P.O. Box 160, Straffordville, ON, N0J 1Y0). Questions and Comments (Written – In Person) © Arcadis 2026 Project Name Location June 25, 2026 14 •Comment sheets have been provided for you to write your question. •Please submit completed comment sheets to Municipal Staff. All written comments will be collected and considered during the review. •Arcadis or Bayham Staff will provide a response to each question either during the Open House or in writing afterwards. •We strongly encourage you to provide any comments, questions, or feedback on the Zoning By-law Review at zoningreview@bayham.on.ca •Written submissions can also be mailed to the Municipal Office: Attention – Zoning By-law Review (56169 Heritage Line, P.O. Box 160, Straffordville, ON, N0J 1Y0). Next Steps and Additional Information © Arcadis 2026 Project Name Location June 25, 2026 15 •Review the comments we receive tonight (and those moving forward) •Begin the process of setting up one-on-one consultation sessions (to be announced on the webpage and email notification) •Prepare Issue Briefs and a Draft Directions report for late Fall 2026 •You can find more information on the Zoning By-Law Review webpage at https://www.bayham.on.ca/municipal-office/planning-development/zoning-by-law-review/ •You are encouraged to provide any comments, questions, or feedback on the Zoning By-Law Review at zoningreview@bayham.on.ca •Written submissions can also be mailed to the Municipal Office: Attention – Zoning By-Law Review (56169 Heritage Line, P.O. Box 160, Straffordville, ON, N0J 1Y0). © Arcadis 2026 Thank You 16