Notice of Complete Application - ZN 4-25-01 (Township of South-West Oxford)

Notice of Receipt of Complete Application

pursuant to Section 34(12) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, as amended

Application for Zone Change

Township of South-West Oxford

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Please be advised that the Oxford County Community Planning Office has received an application applying to the following lands:

File: ZN 4-25-01

Applicant: Township of South-West Oxford

Location of Property: All lands within the Township of South-West Oxford

Description of Application:

The intent of this Zoning By-law Amendment is to:

• allow for an increased maximum permitted size of structures accessory to a residential use to be consistent with other municipalities in the Township and reflect current requests; and,
• facilitate the development of smaller, more affordable homes within the Township to support broader housing affordability goals.

Specifically, the application proposes to:

1. Remove the provisions for minimum dwelling size in the Zoning-By-law including in all zones where a residential dwelling is a permitted use; and,
2. Amend Section 6.1.1.3 Table 6.1.1.3 – Regulations for Accessory Uses, Lot Coverage, as follows:
   • Residential Zones Within a Settlement Area
     10% of lot area, or 100 m2 (1,076 ft2) of gross floor area, whichever is the lesser, where 75 m2 (807 ft2) is the current maximum;
   • Residential Zones Located Outside of a Settlement Area
     10% of lot area, or 280 m2 (3,014 ft2) of gross floor area, whichever is the lesser, where 150 m2 (1,614 ft2) is the current maximum;
   • Agricultural Zones
     10% of lot area, or 280 m2 (3,014 ft2) of gross floor area, whichever is the lesser, where 185 m2 (2,000 ft2) is the current maximum.

Please note this is not a notice of Public Meeting. Prior to the Public Meeting, you will receive a “Public Notice” informing you of the date, time and location of the public meeting, together with a description of the proposal.

If you have any questions regarding the application, please contact this office to arrange an appointment with Laurel Davies Snyder, Development Planner. Written inquiries may also be forwarded to the regular mail or email addresses provided below. Please include the applicant’s name and file number in all correspondence.

Laurel Davies Snyder
Development Planner
Community Planning
County of Oxford
P. O. Box 1614, 21 Reeve Street
Woodstock ON N4S 7Y3
phone: 519-539-9800 x 3217
email: planning@oxfordcounty.ca

Notice dated: Thursday, March 6th, 2025