1. A proposed development is appropriate, represents good planning, and should be approved. However, the wastewater treatment plant currently does not have sufficient capacity to accommodate the development, so the development should not be permitted to proceed until the wastewater treatment plant has been expanded.

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2. A number of automotive uses, such as collision repair facilities, auto glass facilities, tire facilities, mechanic shops, gas stations, and car dealerships (which are permitted uses under the by-law) have been opening in an area envisioned for manufacturing and light industrial uses. The municipality wants to prevent any further automotive uses in the area until the municipality has had an opportunity to undertake a study to determine whether the regulations need to be amended to better protect the planned function of the area and/or restrict automotive uses.

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3, A theatre and acrobatic performance company wants to put up a tent in a vacant parking lot in an industrial area to hold shows for a period of six months. 

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4. The rezoning of a property from rural to residential is appropriate. However, the municipality wants to ensure that a Subwatershed Study for the broader area is completed before the development proponent proceeds with a draft plan of subdivision.

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5. A municipality wants to ensure the orderly phasing of development over a very large plan of subdivision, such that one phase of development must be 80% built-out before the next phase of development can proceed.

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6. A place of worship wants to use a rural property containing an existing residential dwelling for its weekly services while searching for a long-term location for their place of worship use.

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7. A cheese manufacturer wants to sell its products out of its manufacturing facility, located in an industrial area, while its retail store downtown is being renovated.

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Planning Act: https://www.ontario.ca/laws/statute/90p13?search=planning#BK56

Answer rating: 100% (QA)

Proposed Development and Wastewater Treatment Plant The proposed development seems suitable but cannot proceed due to the capacity constraint of the w... View the full answer