Official Plan Review

The Our King Official Plan was adopted by Township Council on September 23, 2019, and subsequently approved by York Region on September 24, 2020, subject to modifications and three site-specific deferrals.
The Official Plan establishes a comprehensive, long-term vision for the future of the Township as a whole and a detailed policy framework to guide growth and development in the Township’s Villages, Hamlets and rural area. The Official Plan addresses the Township’s long-term planning requirements to the year 2031 and brings the Township into conformity with recent Provincial and upper-tier land use policy direction.
The Notice of Decision and a track changes copy of the Plan are available for review in the Document Library on this page.
The Our King Official Plan was adopted by Township Council on September 23, 2019, and subsequently approved by York Region on September 24, 2020, subject to modifications and three site-specific deferrals.
The Official Plan establishes a comprehensive, long-term vision for the future of the Township as a whole and a detailed policy framework to guide growth and development in the Township’s Villages, Hamlets and rural area. The Official Plan addresses the Township’s long-term planning requirements to the year 2031 and brings the Township into conformity with recent Provincial and upper-tier land use policy direction.
The Notice of Decision and a track changes copy of the Plan are available for review in the Document Library on this page.
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Official Plan update
Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linkedin Email this link27 Nov 2020Thank you to everyone who participated in the Township’s Official Plan Review.
The Our King Official Plan was adopted by Township Council on September 23, 2019, and subsequently approved by York Region on September 24, 2020, subject to modifications and three site-specific deferrals.
Various policies, sections, and schedules of the Official Plan have been appealed to the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal (LPAT).
Township Planning Staff together with York Region Staff are in the process of reviewing the extent of these appeals.
Updates on the status of the Plan will be posted on the Official Plan Review page on SpeaKING: https://speaking.king.ca/official-plan-review
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Decision on the Our King Official Plan
Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linkedin Email this link13 Oct 2020On September 24, 2020, Regional Council approved the Township of King: Our King Official Plan, 2019, with modifications, and subject to 3 site-specific deferrals.
Together, the following 3 documents form the York Region’s decision on the King Official Plan, 2019:
1. Notice of Decision
2. Approved Modifications to the King Official Plan, 2019
3. DeferralsThe Decision is subject to a 20 day appeal period, which ends on October 28, 2020.
For additional information on York Region's Decision please contact Sara Brockman, Senior Planner, at 1-877-464-9675, extension 75750 or sara.brockman@york.ca or York Region Community Planning and Development Services at 1-877-464-9675, extension 71550 or developmentservices@york.ca.
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Report to Regional Committee and Council on the Our King Official Plan
Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linkedin Email this linkYork Region is taking a recommendation report for decision on the Township of King: Our King Official Plan to Regional Committee of the Whole on September 10th, and to Regional Council on September 24th.
A copy of the staff report is available on York Region’s website.
Should you wish to make a request for deputation (written or verbal), please make the request to the Regional Clerk. Under the current circumstances, members of the public are unable to attend Committee/ Council in person. However, written and verbal deputations will be accepted by the Regional Clerk's Office. Please complete the York Region Deputation Request Form to submit a deputation request. The deadline for deputation requests is noon the day prior to the meeting.
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Draft Proposed Modifications to the Our King Official Plan
Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linkedin Email this link30 Jul 2020Please be advised that the Township’s Growth Management Services Department is scheduled to report to the Council of the Township of King (Committee of the Whole) with respect to York Region’s proposed draft modifications to the adopted ‘Our King’ Official Plan, at the following Special Council/Committee Meeting:
Monday, August 10, 2020 at 6:00 P.M.
(Electronic Meeting during an Emergency, pursuant to Section 238(3.3) of the Municipal Act, 2001)
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic the Municipal Centre is closed.
This Special Council and Committee of the Whole meeting will be held remotely (virtually) and live streamed at http://meeting.king.ca.
Purpose:
Township of King Council adopted the ‘Our King’ Official Plan on September 23, 2019. York Region is the approval authority for the Plan. The Township’s Planning Division has worked closely with York Region staff to address comments and draft modifications to the document. York Region’s draft modifications will be presented to Township Council for endorsement on Monday, August 10, 2020. It is anticipated that York Region will make a decision on the ‘Our King’ Official Plan and modifications in September 2020.
Report and Modifications:
The Growth Management Services Department report regarding this matter will be available on the Township’s web-site (www.king.ca), or by contacting the Department, on Thursday, August 6, 2020.
On July 30, 2020 a copy of the draft proposed modifications and public comment response matrix will be made available in the document library.
Public Comment
To comment in writing, please send written comments to the Clerk’s Office at clerks@king.ca no later than Monday, August 10 at 12:00 p.m. (noon). Written comments will be circulated to Members of Council prior to the start of the Meeting and will become part of the formal record of the meeting.
To speak to Council virtually about an agenda item, you must register by contacting the Clerk’s Office at 905-833-4068 or email clerks@king.ca no later than Monday, August 10, 2020 at 12:00 p.m. (noon). When your registration is received, a confirmation message and instructions for participating in the virtual public meeting will be provided.
Please provide your full name, address, contact details and the item you wish to speak to when contacting the Clerks Department. Please note that all comments will become part of the public record.
Live streaming of the meeting will be available to the public, during the meeting, via http://meeting.king.ca
Additional Information:
For further background information on the Official Plan Review process, please visit the Official Plan Review page on Speaking https://speaking.king.ca/official-plan-review or contact Kristen Harrison, Policy Planner at kharrison@king.ca or 905-833-4065.
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Official Plan Review - Update
Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linkedin Email this link06 May 2020King Township Council adopted the Our King Official Plan on September 23, 2019. The adopted Official Plan has been sent to York Region for review and approval. King Planning staff continues to work closely with York Region staff to address comments and modifications to the document. It is anticipated that York Region will make a decision on the Our King Official Plan in September 2020.
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Our King, Official Plan Aopted by Council on September 23, 2019!
Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linkedin Email this link08 Oct 2019King Township Council adopted the Our King Official Plan with changes on September 23, 2019. The changes resulted in:
- A Site Specific Policy Area (SSPA-4) being added to Schedule D1 for the Kingscross Estate Residential Area and corresponding text in Section 5.17.4 to identify a minimum lot area of 0.81 hectares (2 acres); and
- Modifications to Schedule D1 to change the extent of the Village Core, Mixed Use, and Established Neighbourhood designations in the area located on Keele Street, north of King Road.
The above noted changes have been incorporated into the final Our King Official Plan and can be found in the Document Library on Speaking.
- A Site Specific Policy Area (SSPA-4) being added to Schedule D1 for the Kingscross Estate Residential Area and corresponding text in Section 5.17.4 to identify a minimum lot area of 0.81 hectares (2 acres); and
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King Township’s Official Plan Review continues to progress!
Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linkedin Email this link16 Sep 2019We are pleased to announce that the final draft Our King Official Plan (September 2019) will be presented to Council for consideration of adoption together with a recommendation report on Monday, September 23, 2019 (Council Chambers, King Township Municipal Centre, 2585 King Road, King City).
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Thank You for Your Participation!
Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linkedin Email this link28 Jun 2019The Official Plan Review Team thanks everyone for their comments and participation in the Township-wide Open House and Statutory Public Meeting that took place on June 27th, 2019.
We will continue to accept comments on the draft Our King Official Plan (June 2019) until July 31, 2019. Please send comments to Kristen Harrison, Policy Planner (kharrison@king.ca).
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King Township’s Official Plan Review continues to progress!
Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linkedin Email this link14 Jun 2019King Township’s Official Plan Review continues to progress!
You are invited to attend an Open House and Statutory Public Meeting to ask questions and provide comments on King Township’s proposed Our King Official Plan (June 2019) and schedules. The proposed Our King Official Plan (June 2019) articulates King’s vision to the planning horizon 2031 and establishes a comprehensive and detailed policy framework to guide growth and development in the Township’s Villages, Hamlets and Rural Area. The Our King Official Plan (June 2019) addresses upper-tier legislation and integrates recent Township documents and initiatives. The Our King Official Plan (June 2019) will apply to the entirety of the Township of King. A track changes version of the Our King Official Plan (June 2019) is available on Speaking.
OPEN HOUSE: The purpose of the Open House is to provide the public with the opportunity to review and discuss the proposed new Our King Draft Official Plan (June 2019) with Township Planning staff and the Official Plan Review Consultant, WSP.
The Open House will be held: Thursday, June 27, 2019 from 2:30 p.m. to 5:30pm at the King Township Municipal Centre, 2585 King Road, King CitySTATUTORY PUBLIC MEETING: The purpose of the Statutory Public Meeting is to provide the public with the opportunity to provide comments to Township Council on the proposed Our King Official Plan (June 2019), and for Council to consider the feedback prior to adopting the new Official Plan.
The Statutory Public Meeting will be held:Thursday, June 27, 2019, at 6:00pm at the King Township Municipal Centre, 2585 King Road, King CityFor further details on the Open House and Statutory Public meeting please refer to a copy of the Notice.
Thank you to all those who have submitted feedback on the draft Official Plan to date. Given the number of submissions received, the Official Plan Review team is still working through the comments and will be considering submissions further over the summer of 2019.
Please forward comments on the draft Our King Official Plan (June 2019) to the attention of Kristen Harrison, Policy Planner, Township of King, 2585 King Road, King City, Ontario L7B 1A1, or by email to kharrison@king.ca. Comments on the draft Our King Official Plan (June 2019) will be accepted up until July 31, 2019.
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Life Cycle
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Introduction of Our King: Township of King Official Plan
Official Plan Review has finished this stageOn Monday, March 18th the second Draft Our King Official Plan (March 2019) was introduced to the Committee of the Whole (Council).
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Public Open Houses
Official Plan Review has finished this stagePublic Open Houses to discuss the Draft Our King Official Plan (March 2019) were held in King City (May 1, 2019), Nobleton (May 2, 2019), and Schomberg (May 8, 2019).
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Final Draft Our King Official Plan (June 2019)
Official Plan Review has finished this stageKing Township’s proposed Our King Official Plan (June 2019) and schedules are now availble on Speaking!
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Open House and Statutory Public Meeting
Official Plan Review has finished this stageAn Open House and a Statutory Public Meeting will take place on Thursday, June 27, 2019. Please refer to the Notice for all the details.
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Comments on the Final Draft Our King Official Plan (June 2019)
Official Plan Review has finished this stageComments on the Final Draft Our King Official Plan (June 2019) will be accepted up until July 31, 2019. Submit comments via email to Kristen Harrison kharrison@king.ca
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Adoption of Our King Official Plan (September 2019)
Official Plan Review has finished this stageThe final draft Our King Official Plan (September 2019) will be presented to Council for consideration of adoption together with a recommendation report on Monday, September 23, 2019 (Council Chambers, King Township Municipal Centre, 2585 King Road, King City).
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Approval of Our King Official Plan
Official Plan Review has finished this stageThe Our King Official Plan will be submitted to the Regional Municipality of York for approval. The Regional Municipality of York is the approval authority for the new Official Plan and may approve, modify and approve, or refuse to approve the Official Plan.
King Planning staff continues to work closely with York Region staff to address comments and modifications to the document. It is anticipated that York Region will make a decision on the Our King Official Plan in September 2020.
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Notice of Decision
Official Plan Review is currently at this stageOn September 24, 2020, Regional Council approved the Township of King: Our King Official Plan, 2019, with modifications, and subject to 3 site-specific deferrals.
Together, the following 3 documents (see Document Library) form the York Region’s decision on the King Official Plan, 2019:
1. Notice of Decision
2. Approved Modifications to the King Official Plan, 2019
3. Deferrals
Key Dates
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October 28 2020
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October 08 2020
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September 24 2020
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August 10 2020
Who's listening
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Phone 905-833-4065 Email kharrison@king.ca