FAQs

A Neighbourhood Plan helps to shape new and existing neighbourhoods, considering existing and potential future land use, open space, design elements, transportation and active transportation networks and municipal servicing. The Plan consists of graphics, images, and maps that identify an approach to the development or re-development of an area.

A Community Planning Permit System (CPPS) is a land use planning tool available to municipalities in Ontario, through the Planning Act. A CPPS is implemented through a Community Planning Permit (CPP) By-law. The CPP By-law combines zoning, site plan, and minor variance processes into one development approval process for the Study Areas. The graphic below provides an overview of how the current traditional process differs from the CPP process.

There are many plans that work together to develop and shape a community. The Official Plan tells how land will be used in King Township. An Official Plan is extremely important because it:

• Outlines the future vision of the community;
• Establishes policies that help to achieve orderly growth and development;
• Directs where sewers, water mains, parks, roads, sidewalks and other services will go in King;
• Gives a framework for other policies and regulations, such as zoning by-laws; and
• Helps people know what they can do with their property.