Have Your Say

The Town of Kingsville is currently reviewing a final concept plan pertaining to the rejuvenation of Lions Park.  Basketball, a multi-use court, walking trails, washroom facilities and outdoor play equipment are some of the amenities currently proposed in this final plan.  Pickleball, although initially considered for this property, is now being proposed for construction on the arena grounds. 

The public is invited to an Open House to review and comment on this final concept plan:

Thursday, May 31^st, 2018
Between 6pm and 8pm
Kingsville Arena, Room B
1741 Jasperson Lane, Kingsville, Ontario

Town staff and landscape architects will be present to answer questions pertaining to the purposed works.  We encourage you to attend this Open House and look forward to your feedback with respect to this new development.

In the event you are not able to attend the Open House, the concept plans (and feedback form) can be viewed by clicking on the links below:

Lions Park Project Concept Plans

Lions Park Project Feedback Form 

The Town of Kingsville is in the process of creating an Affordable Housing Strategy and is requesting input as well as feedback on the implementation plan and future strategic actions, which will guide decision-making on affordable housing over the next 10 years. The public may provide feedback through a public open house on February 6, 2018 at 7:00pm at the Kingsville Arena.

“Providing the right mix of housing for a diverse population is a priority to Town Council in the Municipality of Kingsville,” said Mayor Nelson Santos. “This strategy will help guide the Town’s actions for the next 10 years as we continue to address housing affordability concerns in our region and to ensure that Kingsville remains a progressive and prosperous place for our residents by offering a variety of housing opportunities.”

This public presentation represents the initial steps of developing this strategy.  It is the intent of this meeting to help provide a greater understanding of housing affordability throughout Essex County and to help identify key trends, housing gaps and priority groups in need within Kingsville. This information will be used when creating the Town’s existing affordable housing policies, and help shape a set of policy recommendations in consultation with key stakeholders in an effort to help address housing inventory, waiting lists, and access to affordable home ownership or rental opportunities.

The public and stakeholders are encouraged to attend the meeting to learn more about the development of an Affordable Housing Strategy and to provide feedback on the implementation plan and future actions:

Workshop:

Tuesday, February 6, 2018 at 7:00pm

2^nd Floor - Kingsville Arena

1741 Jasperson Dr., Kingsville ON

This will be a free event however registration is required.

Registration can be found at Eventbrite

The Town has completed a draft of the proposed Affordable Housing Strategy based on public comment and review of a number other existing strategies in the Province. The document is attached for review. Any comments should be forwarded to the Manager of Planning Services rbrown@kingsville.ca by November 5, 2018.

Affordable Housing Presentation

Affordable Housing Survey

Comments from the Public Meeting

AFFORDABLE HOUSING STRATEGY DRAFT FOR REVIEW

The following links may also be helpful to you through this process

WEEDC – Demographic Information

Ministry of Municipal Housing and Affairs

5 Year Official Plan Review 

The Town is undertaking a 5-Year Review of its Official Plan, and has retained WSP Canada Group Limited to assist in the Review. Your input is important to assist in identifying the issues and matters that should be addressed in the Town’s Official Plan to direct and manage future growth and development in the Town. 

What is an Official Plan?

The Official Plan is a statement of goals, objectives and policies intended to guide future land use, physical development, and growth within the Town of Kingsville. The policies of the Plan are designed to promote the public interest in the future development of the Town, reduce uncertainty relating to future development, and to provide a basis for the Zoning By-law and other land use controls. 

Ontario’s Planning Act requires municipalities to conduct an Official Plan Review every five years. The Town’s current Official Plan was approved in February 2012. Based on the requirements of the Planning Act, it is now time to update the Official Plan to ensure that the polices of the Plan are consistent with the latest Provincial policies, the County of Essex Official Plan, and other various planning studies and strategies that have been completed by the Town since the current Official Plan was approved. The focus of this scoped Official Plan Review is intended to primarily address matters of Provincial and County policy conformity. 

One of the key parts of the Official Plan review process is public input. We encourage residents, business owners, developers, community groups and others to take an active role. While it is certainly not a stimulating read the Official Plan outlines the basis plan

Kingsville Official Plan 2012

Official Plan Map Schedules

Provincial Policy Statement 2014

Additional Information is available under the Planning Resources Tab of Planning and Zoning Click Here

 Kingsville Official Plan - Open House Notice

NOTICE OF PUBLIC OPEN HOUSE – 5 YEAR OFFICIAL PLAN REVIEW

WHEN:           August 15, 2018

WHERE:          Town of Kingsville Municipal Building (Council Chambers),

                        2021 Division Rd. N., Kingsville, ON

TIME:               2:00 to 8:00 pm

A location map is not provided with this notice, as the Official Plan Review applies to all lands within the corporation limits of the Town of Kingsville.

Purpose:

The Official Plan is a statement of goals, objectives and policies intended to guide future land use, physical development, and growth within the boundaries of the Town of Kingsville. The policies of the Plan are designed to promote the public interest in the future development of the Town, reduce uncertainty relating to future development, and to provide a basis for the Zoning By-law and other land use controls.

Ontario’s Planning Act requires municipalities to conduct an Official Plan Review every five years. The Town’s current Official Plan was approved in February 2012. Based on the requirements of the Planning Act, it is now time to update the Official Plan to ensure that the polices of the Plan are consistent with the latest Provincial policies, the County of Essex Official Plan, and other various planning studies and strategies that have been completed by the Town since the current Official Plan was approved. The focus of this scoped Official Plan Review is primarily address matters of Provincial and County policy conformity.

Public Open House:

The purpose of the Public Open House is to provide the public an informal opportunity to review and ask questions of Town staff and the consultants, WSP Canada Group Limited, regarding the Draft Issues and Policy Directions Report, and identify additional planning issues that should be addressed through the Official Plan Review. The Public Open House will include display materials and the project team will be available to answer questions.

Information related to the Official Plan Review can be viewed on the Town’s website under Planning Resources, or in the offices of the Planning and Development Services Department between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday, 2021 Division Road North, Kingsville ON, N9Y 2Y9, or by contacting Robert Brown, Manager of Planning Services at the Planning and Development Services Department at (519) 733-2305 Ext # 250 or by e-mail.

Next Steps:

A Statutory Public Open House and a Statutory Public Meeting regarding a final recommended Official Plan Amendment will be held separately at a later date. Notice of these meetings will be forthcoming. The Public Meeting will provide an opportunity for Council to receive input from the public and stakeholders, prior to adoption of the Amendment. Once the Amendment is adopted by the Town of Kingsville, it will be forwarded to the County of Essex for final approval.

Additional Information:

For further information on the 5-Year Official Plan Review, please contact:

Robert Brown, H. Ba, MCIP, RPP Manager of Planning Services

Planning & Development Services Department

The Corporation of the Town of Kingsville

2021 Division Road North

Kingsville, Ontario N9Y 2Y9

Phone:  (519) 733-2305 Ext # 250

Email

DATED THIS 13^th  day of July, 2018

The Cottam Revitalization Committee Public Open House was held May 8, 2018 from 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. at the Cottam United Church located at 137 County Rd 34.  With over 60 residents attending it was a great success. The Committee would like to take this moment to thank everyone who attended and provided their unique insight into the plan. 

If you were unable to make the event please find  the presentation and slides that were shown. 

An online survey is also available to provide input.

The survey will be kept open until Sunday May 27^th, 2018.

Mayor's Round Table - "Tourism"

We're in the process of creating a tourism strategy and we're looking for input on several key issues that will help guide long-term planning in the sector. Join us at our Mayor's Round Table on Thursday, September 6, 2018 to HAVE YOUR SAY. Discussion points include strategic planning / research, seasonality (extending the tourism season into the shoulder months), support to tourism operators, target markets, access to labour, and more. 

OPEN HOUSE

Thursday, September 6, 2018, Doors Open at 6:30pm

2nd floor – Kingsville Arena

1741 Jasperson Dr., Kingsville ON

This is a free event however registration is required

 Kingsville is a growing community that wants to accommodate persons with all levels of ability. The Kingsville Accessibility Advisory Committee (KAAC) offers guidance to Kingsville's Town Council with the goal of improving access for anyone who lives in or visits Kingsville. By completing this survey, you will help the KAAC understand the accessibility needs of Kingsville residents and visitors. This, in turn, will assist the KAAC to advise Kingsville's Town Council on how the Town can improve accessibility. The survey is completely anonymous and your participation is entirely voluntary.

 We are currently reviewing the open air burning by-law to ensure it meets the needs of both residents and reduces fire department responses. We are looking for public input on the new proposed by-law.

The current by-law prohibits back yard camp fires and the regulations of agricultural burning are confusing.  Enforcement is currently by OPP, the proposed by-law would be enforced by OPP and the Kingsville Fire Department.  The new by-law addresses a variety of concerns from the current by-law and brings it into alignment with neighbouring municipalities.

We would like you to have your say by taking our survey.

Please see the helpful links below for more information

Current Open Air Burning By-Law

Proposed Open Air Burning By-Law

Open Air Burning By-Law Video