Public Meeting and Recommendation Report: Zoning By-law Amendment to Bethesda Ridge Farms

The municipality invites you to attend a Statutory Public Meeting to discuss a proposed application for a Zoning By-law Amendment.

Proposal

Bethesda Ridge Farms has submitted an application for a zoning by-law amendment to be able to split off a part of the farm with an additional dwelling on it, as a result of consolidating farmland with another location nearby. The zoning change would prevent future splitting or residential development on the remaining larger piece of land. It would also prohibit animals from being housed in the existing farm buildings as required by the Minimum Distance Separation (MDS) formulae and legalize the heights and size of three existing accessory structures on the farm’s proposed additional dwelling lot.

The rezoning application is deemed complete. On April 23, 2024, Amendment #197 to the Durham Regional Official Plan (file ROPA2023-001), enacted by By-law 2024-008, became final and fully enforceable following approval by the Regional Council. Subsequently, on July 25, 2024, the Municipality of Clarington’s Committee of Adjustment granted provisional approval to consent application B-2024-0019. However, one of the conditions for final approval is that the municipal council must also approve a successful zoning by-law amendment.

Property

• 2774 Concession Road 6 in Darlington

Public Meeting Information

A Public Meeting has been scheduled for this application. Written comments are encouraged to be submitted prior to the Public Meeting. You can also request to be added to the interested party list to receive updates regarding this application.

Date: Monday, September 16, 2024
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Place: Online or in person in at Council Chambers, Municipal Administrative Centre, 40 Temperance Street, Bowmanville

A link to join the meeting using an online device or telephone will be available shortly before the start of the meeting at  www.clarington.net/calendar. This meeting will also be live streamed for public viewing at www.clarington.net/calendar.

How to speak at the public meeting

If you are attending online and wish to speak at the public meeting, please pre-register by completing the online form at www.clarington.net/delegations or contact the Clerk’s Division at 905-623-3379 ext. 2109 or clerks@clarington.net by Friday, September 13, 2024, at 3:30 p.m. Once registered, staff will provide further instructions.

If you are attending in person, you do not need to pre-register as a delegate to speak at the meeting. 

How to provide comments

Please submit your written comments on the proposed application to Jacob Circo at jcirco@clarington.net or by mail to 40 Temperance Street, Bowmanville, ON L1C 3A6 prior to the date of the public meeting.

File Number: ZBA2024-0007 (cross reference ROPA 2023-001 and B-2024-0019)

Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act

The personal information you submit will become part of the public record and may be released to the public. Questions about the information we collect can be directed to the Clerk’s Department at 905-623-3379 ext. 2102.

Accessibility

If you have accessibility needs and require alternate formats of this document or other accommodations, please contact the Accessibility Coordinator at 905-623-3379 ext. 2131.

Appeal Requirements

In accordance with Section 34(19) of the Planning Act, an appeal may only be filed by the applicant, the registered owner, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, or a specified person or public body that has interest in the matter. 

Lean more: Bethesda Ridge Farms Meeting Notice (PDF)