Places of Worship
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Notice regarding the Places of Worship Policy Review
The Places of Worship policies and zoning provisions were adopted by Council on June 9, 2010. Within the notice period, two appeals were submitted against the adopted Official Plan Amendment and General Zoning By-law. The Ontario Municipal Board has not yet scheduled a date for the Municipal pre-hearing conference.
The 10 site-specific Zoning By-laws for sites that were recommended for permanent approval were not appealed. These by-laws are now in force.
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The City of Brampton initiated the review of the Places of Worship policies to meet the growing needs and requirements of the City’s many faith groups. Given that Brampton is Canada’s second fastest growing city, with a population representing more than 70 different cultures, it is important that the City respond to its citizens’ changing needs.
The City recognizes the significant contributions faith groups make as members of the community. It hired a consultant to examine issues that should be considered when preparing policies and regulations that meet the changing needs of both faith groups and the community-at-large. These issues include site reservation, number, location and site size, traffic and parking and other land uses associated with Places of Worship.
The consultant prepared a Discussion Paper for public review. This was done with input and feedback from an Advisory Committee made up of representatives from various faith groups, stakeholders, Council members and City staff.
Public consultation plays a vital role in all City of Brampton processes, and this study was subject to extensive public consultation since its initiation. In addition to a series of Advisory Committee meetings, public Open Houses were held in September 2006, June 2008 and May 2009, along with periodic status updates at Planning, Design and Development Committee and Council meetings. A statutory public meeting was held at the Pearson Convention Centre on April 8, 2010.
To view a copy of the presentation and report click the following links:
April 8, 2010 Public Meeting Presentation
April 8, 2010 Staff Report
Following the Public Meeting, a Recommendation Report was presented to Planning, Design and Development Committee on June 7, 2010. Click here to view a copy of the staff report.
Council adopted the Places of Worship Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law at the June 9, 2010 meeting. In addition, 25 sites that had temporary permissions were recommended for permanent approval, but only 10 of them required site-specific Zoning By-laws, which were also adopted by Council. Please click here to obtain the Notice of Adoption of Official Plan Amendment and Passing of the Zoning By-laws.
Please note that the Places of Worship policies have been appealed to the Ontario Municipal Board and will not come into effect until the Board makes a decision with respect to these appeals. The 10 site-specific By-laws were not appealed and are now in effect.
For more information on our review process of the Places of Worship policy, please see our Frequently Asked Questions below or link to a process map.
If you have comments or questions, please contact the following Planning staff:
Email: adrian.smith@brampton.ca
Telephone: 905-874-2050
Fax: 905-874-2099
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