AGENDA - Council - 20070424COUNCIL
AGENDA
N0.07-11
TUESDAY, APRIL 2k 2007
CHAMBERS
AURORA TOWN NALL
PUBLIC RELEASE
20/04/07
AURORA
TOWN OF AURORA
COUNCIL MEETING
AGENDA
NO. 07-11
Tuesday, April 24, 2007
7:00 p.m.
Council Chambers
I DECLARATIONS OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
ll APPROVAL OFAGENDA
RECOMMENDED:
THAT the agenda as circulated by the Corporate Services Department be
approved.
III OPEN FORUM
IV APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Council Minutes of April 10, 2007, Meeting 07-10 pg. 1
RECOMMENDED:
THAT the Council Minutes from meeting 07-10 be approved.
V PRESENTATIONS
VI DETERMINATION OF ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION
VII ADOPTION OF ITEMS NOT REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION
Council Meeting No. 07-11 Page 2 of 5
Tuesday, April 24, 2007
Vlll NEW BUSINESS/GENERAL INFORMATION -COUNCILLORS
IX DELEGATIONS
a) Mr. John Gutteridge, Director of Financial Services/Treasurer
Re: Overview of the 2007 Operating and Capital Budget
b) Mr. Joe Posivy
Re: Item 1 - 2007 Operating and Capital Budget
c) Ms Rebecca Beaton pg. g
Re: Item 1 - 2007 Operating and Capital Budget
d) Ms. Rishma Mirshahi, Regional Program Consultant pg. 9
Ontario Victim Services Secretariat
Re: Seston Park Area
X CONSIDERATION OF ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION
XI REGIONAL REPORT
Xll READING OF BY-LAWS
RECOMMENDED:
THAT the following listed by-laws be given 1 st, 2nd and 3rd readings, and
enacted:
4897-07.P BEING A BY-LAW to pg. B-1
regulate Temporary Signs,
within the Town of Aurora
4898-07.P BEING A BY-LAW respecting pg. B-9
permanent signs within the
Town of Aurora
4908-07.D BEING A BY-LAW to amend pg. B-33
Bylaw 2213-78, as amended,
being the Zoning By-law of the
Town of Aurora
(Vincent Congiusti in Trust, File
D14-13-04 - 145 Industrial
Parkway South)
Council Meeting No. 07-11
Tuesday, April 24, 2007
Page 3 of 5
4910-07.D BEING A BY-LAW to amend
Bylaw 2213-78, as amended,
being the Zoning By-law of
the Town of Aurora (2091585
Ontario Inc., File D14-08-06 -
15565 Yonge Street)
4921-07.P BEING A BY-LAW to amend the
Property Standards By-law 4044-99.P
Related to the Trespass of Light
onto Residential Properties
4922-07.P BEING A BY-LAW to amend
the Town's Business Licensing
By-law Relating to Taxicab
Meter Rates
4900-07.17 BEING A BY-LAW to amend
Municipal Waterworks
Distribution By-law 3305-1,
as amended.
4923-07.0 BEING A BY-LAW to confirm
actions by Council resulting
from meeting 07-11 on April
24, 2007
Xlll CLOSED SESSION
Property and Personal Matters
pg. B-37
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THAT Council convene into a closed session to consider a property matter
and personal matters about an identifiable individual.
XIV ADJOURNMENT
Council Meeting No. 07-11 Page 4 of 5
Tuesday, April 24, 2007
AGENDA ITEMS
1. Special General Committee Meeting Minutes No. 07-20 pg. 10
Tuesday, April 16, 2007
RECOMMENDED:
THAT the minutes of the Special General Committee Meeting 07-20 be
received and the recommendations contained therein be adopted.
2. General Committee Meeting Minutes No. 07-21 pg. 16
Tuesday, April 17, 2007
RECOMMENDED:
THAT the minutes of the General Committee Meeting 07-21 be received
and the recommendations contained therein be adopted.
3. Memorandum from the Director of Planning pg. 27
Re: Zoning By-law Amendment and Site Plan Applications
Vincent Congiusti in Trust
145 Industrial Parkway South
Part of Lots 185 and 187, and all of Lot 154, except part 5 of Plan 246
Files D14-13-04 and D11-19-06
RECOMMENDED:
THAT the memorandum from the Director of Planning regarding Files D14-
13-04 and D11-19-06, be received for information.
4. Memorandum from the Director of Planning pg. 29
Re: Zoning By-law Amendment and Site Plan Applications
2091585 Ontario Inc.
15565 Yonge Street
Part of Lot 90, Registered Plan 246
Files D14-08-06 and D11-08-06
RECOMMENDED:
THAT the memorandum from the Director of Planning regarding Files
D14-08-06 and D11-08-06, be received for information.
Council Meeting No. 07-11 Page 5 of 5
Tuesday, April 24, 2007
5. Memorandum from the Director of Planning pg. 33
Re: OPA 66 - Commercial and Industrial Updates
RECOMMENDED:
THAT the memorandum from the Director of Planning regarding OPA 66 -
Commercial and Industrial Updates, be received for information.
6. Motion from Council Marsh pg. 34
Re: Televised Aurora Council and General Committee Meetings
(Notice of Motion was provided at General Committee - April 17, 2007)
7
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RECOMMENDED:
THAT Council provide direction on this matter.
CS07-026 - Noise Exemption Request
RECOMMENDED:
pg. 35
THAT an exemptions to Section 2 of Schedule "B" of the Town Noise By-
law be granted to Percon Construction Limited to work beyond 7:00 p.m.
on April 25th; and
THAT Percon Construction Limited notifies the homeowners in the area of
the site of their intentions.
LS07-015 -Delivery and Pick-up Fee
RECOMMENDED:
THAT the fee to Holy Spirit Catholic Elementary School for delivery and
pick-up of picnic tables and garbage cans to James Lloyd Park be applied
in accordance with the Fees and Services By -Law.
Memorandum from the Director of Financial Services/ Treasurer
Re: 2007 Capital and Operating Budget - Final
(2007 Capital and Operating Budget - UNDER SEPARATE COVER)
RECOMMENDED:
THAT the Capital and Operating Budget for 2007 be adopted.
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AURORA
TOWN OF AURORA
COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
NO. 07-10
Council Chambers
Aurora Town Hall
Tuesday, April 10, 2007
ATTENDANCE
COUNCIL MEMBERS
Mayor Morris in the Chair; Councillors Buck, Collins-
Mrakas, Gaertner, Granger, MacEachern, Marsh,
McRoberts and Wilson.
MEMBERS ABSENT
None
OTHER ATTENDEES
Chief Administrative Officer, Administrative Co-
ordinator/ Deputy Clerk, Director of Building, Director
of Leisure Services, Director of Planning, Director of
Public Works, Director of Financial Services/
Treasurer, Town Solicitor and Council/Committee
Secretary.
Mayor Morris called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
l DECLARATIONS OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
There were no declarations of pecuniary interest under the Municipal Conflict of
Interest Act.
II APPROVAL OFAGENDA
Moved by Councillor MacEachern Seconded by Councillor Gaertner
THAT the agenda as circulated by the Corporate Services Department,
with the following additional items, be approved:
➢ Item 9 - General Committee Meeting 07-19 Minutes, April 4, 2007
➢ Item 10 - Memorandum from the Director of Leisure Services
Re: Update on the Aurora Horse Show
➢ Closed Session - Personal Matter
Re: Identifiable Individual
III OPEN FORUM
None
CARRIED
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IV ADOPTION OF MINUTES
Council Minutes of March 27, 2007, Meeting 07-08
Special Council - Public Planning Minutes of March 28, 2007, Meeting 07-09
Moved by Councillor Buck Seconded by Councillor McRoberts
THAT the Council minutes from meeting 07-08 and the Special Council -
Public Planning minutes from meeting 07-09 be approved.
CARRIED
V PRESENTATIONS
None
V/ DETERMINATION OF ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION
Items 7, 9(1), 9(2) and 10 were identified for discussion.
VII ADOPTION OF ITEMS NOT REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION
Moved by Councillor Buck Seconded by Councillor Collins-Mrakas
THAT the following recommendations respecting the matters listed as
"Items not Requiring Separate Discussion" be adopted as submitted to
Council and staff be authorized to take all necessary action required to
give effect to same:
1. Special General Committee Meeting Minutes No. 07-17 - Thursday, March
22, 2007
THAT the minutes of the Special General Committee Meeting 07-17 be
received and the recommendations contained therein be adopted.
2. Special General Committee Meeting Minutes No. 07-18 - Monday, March 26,
2007
THAT the minutes of the Special General Committee Meeting 07-18 be
received and the recommendations contained therein be adopted.
3. Extract from General Committee Meeting 07-19, April 4, 2007
Re: Item 4 - PW07-004 — Award of Tender No. P.W.2007-02 — Reconstruction
of Aurora Heights Drive, Laurentide Avenue and Illingworth
Court
THAT Tender No. P.W.2007-02 -"Reconstruction of Aurora Heights Drive,
Laurentide Avenue and Illingworth Court", be awarded to the North Rock
Group Limited at its tendered price of $2,329,676.04; and
THAT the variance in the storm sewer portion of the project of $23.683,66
be funded from the Storm Sewer Reserve; and
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THAT Council authorize the Mayor and Municipal Clerk to execute the
Form of Agreement between the Town of Aurora and the North Rock
Group Limited for the reconstruction of Aurora Heights Drive, Laurentide
Avenue and Illingworth Court and the reconstruction of the Machell Park
parking lot.
4. Extract from General Committee Meeting 07-19, April 4, 2007
Re: Item 14 - PW07-003 — Award of Tender P.W.2007.22 - Structural Relining
of Watermains on Various Streets
THAT Tender No. P.W.2007-22 - "Structural Relining of Watermains on
Various Streets", be awarded to Fer-Pal Construction Ltd. at its tendered
price of $1,327,449.00, not including GST; and
THAT Council approve, in advance of final approval, the remainder of the
2007 Capital Budget regarding the watermain relining on:
a) Knowles Crescent;
b) Jones Court; and
c) the "older" section of Corbett Crescent; and
THAT Council authorize the Mayor and Municipal Clerk to execute the
Form of Agreement between the Town of Aurora and,Fer-Pal Construction
Ltd.
5. Extract from General Committee Meeting 07-19, April 4, 2007
Re: Item 15 - LS07-008 - Wildlife Park Buffer Planting, Tender LS2007-07
THAT Tender LS2007-07 be awarded to S & F Excavating Ltd. in the
amount of $179.609.00 for the Wildlife Park Buffer Planting in the East
Aurora Wetland Complex; and
THAT a letter be forwarded to Mr. Tomlinson from the Mayor's Office,
thanking him for his contributions.
6. Extract from General Committee Meeting 07-19, April 4, 2007
Re: Item 18 - LS07-010 - Sheppard's Bush Artificial Turf Installation -
Tender LS2007-16
THAT Tender LS2007-16 be awarded to Defargo Sports Surfacing Inc. in
the amount of $379,960.00 not including G.S.T., for the Supply, Delivery
and Installation of Artificial Turf at Sheppard's Bush Conservation area.
8. Memorandum from the Administrative Co-ordinator
Re: Minutes of April 4, 2007 General Committee Meeting
THAT the memorandum from the Administrative Co-ordinator be received
as information.
CARRIED
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VIII NEW BUSINESS/GENERAL INFORMATION— COUNCILLORS
Councillor Gaertner gave Notice of Motion regarding delegations of interest to the
public.
Councillor Collins-Mrakas advised that she, Mayor Morris and Councillor Marsh
had attended the Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday April 7, and congratulated
Shelley Ware, Special Events Co-ordinator as well as staff who organized and
participated in running the event.
Mayor Morris advised that 760 children came out to the Easter Egg Hunt and she
added that the event was very well run and lots of fun. Mayor Morris advised that
the Girl Guides of York Region were very helpful in assisting with the event and
she extended thanks to Shelley Ware, Special Events Co-ordinator as well as the
Girl Guides of York Region.
Councillor MacEachern requested that staff provide a summary of any contracts
that have gone out to tender and come back in under budget, and that the
summary of those funds be brought to the next budget meeting.
Councillor Granger advised that the Annual Bob Hartwell Run will be taking place
on Sunday, April 15, 2007 and that the proceeds will be going to the Community
Safety Village, Councillor Granger advised that there will be many activities
taking place at this event, including a delicious pancake breakfast, and he
encouraged residents to attend.
Councillor Buck expressed her appreciation and pride in the high quality of the
Aurora Community Centre as it is an excellent facility of exceptional quality and
comfort.
Mayor Morris advised that the Town of Aurora has engaged in a friendly
challenge with His Worship Leo Finnegan, the Mayor of Wellington County, the
Aurora Tigers' opposition in this current round of play-offs. The Council for the
losing municipality must wear the jersey of the winning team to the subsequent
Council meeting.
Mayor Morris advised that Friday, April 13, 2007 has been declared "Black and
Yellow Day" in the Town of Aurora, and that everybody is encouraged to proudly
display these colours in support of the Aurora Tigers as they finish this round of
play-offs and hopefully advance to the next level. Go Tigers!
Mayor Morris advised that the Anti Litter Day will be taking place on April 28,
2007 and interested parties can contact Info Aurora at 727-3123 ext 4104 for
more information.
Mayor Morris advised that the Farmers' Market Committee is meeting on
Wednesday April 11, 2007 and that vendors are being sought to participate this
summer.
IX DELEGATIONS
None
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X CONSIDERATION OF ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION
Correspondence from Earth Day Canada
Re: Earth Day Hometown Heroes Award Program 2007
(Tabled by Mayor Morris)
Moved by Councillor MacEachern Seconded by Councillor Collins-Mrakas
THAT the correspondence regarding the Earth Day Hometown Heroes
Award Program 2007 be received; and
THAT Council endorse the nomination of Mr. David Tomlinson as
Hometown Hero for his tireless efforts and contribution toward the
environmental protection and awareness initiatives in the Town of Aurora;
and
THAT Mayor Morris send out a letter in support of the nomination.
CARRIED
9. General Committee Meeting 07-19 Minutes, April 4, 2007
CONSIDERATION OF ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION FROM
THE GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING NO. 07-19, TUESDAY, APRIL 4. 2007
Moved by Councillor Buck Seconded by Councillor McRoberts
(2) HAC07-01 — Heritage Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes, March
19, 2007
3. Objectives of the New Committee
MovedbyCouncillorBuck Seconded by Councillor Wilson
THAT sub -section (3) - Objectives of the New Committee, pertaining to the
Jack Woods House, be deferred until Council decides the disposition of
the Jack Woods property.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor MacEachern Seconded by Councillor Collins- Mrakas
THAT the balance of item 9 (2) - HAC07-01- Heritage Advisory Committee
Meeting minutes, March 19, 2007 be received and the recommendations
contained therein be adopted.
CARRIED
Moved by Councillor MacEachern Seconded by Councillor Gaertner
(1) EAC07-01 — Environmental Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes,
March 8, 2007
THAT the Environmental Advisory Committee Meeting minutes from the
March 8, 2007 meeting be received and the recommendations contained
therein be adopted.
CARRIED
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Moved by Councillor Buck Seconded by Councillor Gaertner
THAT the balance of the minutes of the General Committee Meeting 07-
19 be received and the recommendations contained therein be adopted.
CARRIED
10. Memorandum from the Director of Leisure Services
Re: Update on the Aurora Horse Show
Moved by Councillor Marsh Seconded by Councillor MacEachern
THAT staff be directed to permit Machell Park to Joker Hill Horse Shows
Ltd., for the Trillium Horse Show; and
THAT, should Joker Hill Horse Shows Ltd. decline the use of Machell
Park, the park be permitted to the Aurora Youth Soccer Club.
On a recorded vote the resolution was CARRIED
YEAS:6 NAYS:3
VOTING YEAS: Councillors Collins-Mrakas, Gaertner, Granger,
MacEachern, Marsh and Mayor Morris
VOTING NAYS: Councillors Buck, McRoberts and Wilson
XI REGIONAL REPORT
Mayor Morris advised that York Region Is embarking on a growth management
initiative called Planning for Tomorrow, and public consultation meetings are
being held throughout York Region to gain input and feedback from the affected
municipalities. Mayor Morris advised that there will be a public consultation
meeting tentatively planned for May 16, 2007 at the Aurora Town Hall.
Mayor Morris advised that plans to establish a thermal incineration plant in York
Region are still being reviewed and there are now five possible locations being
considered. Mayor Morris advised that once the location has been determined,
an agreement will be drafted.
For further information, highlights from Regional Council meetings are posted on
their website at www.region.york.on.ca under "Council Highlights'.
XII READING OF BY-LAWS
Moved by Councillor Marsh Seconded by Councillor MacEachern
THAT the following listed by-laws be given 1 st, 2nd and 3rd readings, and
enacted:
4902-07.P BEING A BY-LAW to amend the Town's
Dog By-law to prohibit dogs from Town
owned properties where they are
prohibited.
4903-07.D BEING A BY-LAW to amend By-law No.
2213-78, as amended, being the Zoning
By-law of the Town of Aurora.
(Part of Lot 22, Con 2, E.Y.S., D14-03-
07 - Prato Estates Inc.)
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4904-07.D BEING A BY-LAW to amend By-law No.
2213-78, as amended, being the Zoning
By-law of the Town of Aurora.
(Part of Lot 23, Con 2, E.Y.S., D14-04-
07 - Minto Communities (Toronto) Inc.)
4905-07.D BEING A BY-LAW to exempt Blocks 27,
29 to 32 inclusive and Block 34, Plan
65M-3850, from the Part Lot Control
provisions as provided in subsection
50(5) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990,
c.P.13. (as amended)
(Aspen Ridge Homes Aurora - Ltd.
D12-PLC-01-07)
4909-07.0 BEING A BY-LAW to confirm actions by
Council resulting from meeting 07-10 of
April 10, 2007.
CARRIED
Xll CLOSED SESSION
Property, Legal and Personal Matters
Moved by Councillor MacEachern Seconded by Councillor Granger
THAT Council convene into a closed session to consider a property
matter, a legal matter and a personal matter about an identifiable
individual.
CARRIED
Xlll ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Councillor MacEachern
THAT the meeting be adjourned at 8:10 p.m.
CARRIED
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Delegation (c)
Ewart, Karen
From: Ewart, Karen
Sent: April 20, 2007 9:46 AM
To:
Cc: Morris, Phyllis; Gutteridge, John; Rogers, John; Panizza, Bob; Eastwood, Carrie
Subject: RE: RE: Delegation Request - Monday April 16, 2007.
Ms Beaton:
The reason I requested clarification on the matters you wished to address, was to create an opportunity for staff to
obtain the information for you ahead of the meeting. That way staff can provide accurate detailed responses to
your inquiries.
As you are aware, all meetings of Council are open to the public, and their input is greatly appreciated. I will place
your request on the April 24, 2007 Council agenda as a delegate to address the 2007 Capital and Operating
Budgets.
May I suggest, if you have specific questions for staff, that they be provided ahead of time so staff can provide
accurate responses to your inquiries.
-----Original Message -----
From: Morris, Phyllis
Sent: April 17, 2007 6:24 PM
To: Ewart, Karen
Cc: Gutteridge, John
Subject: FW: RE: Delegation Request - Monday April 16, 2007.
Karen
Please would you assist and respond to Ms Beaton
Thank you
Phyllis
-----Original Message -----
From: Rebecca Beaton
Sent: April 17, 2007 5:54 PM
To: p.morris@e-aurora.ca
Subject: Fwd: RE: Delegation Request - Monday April 16, 2007.
Mayor Morris,
There are several items of concern which I have in regard to the 2007 budget. I had hoped to
address Council last night, at what I thought was strictly a budget meeting, intended to deal solely
with budgetary considerations.
As you can see from the attached e-mail I was asked to provide more detail. Is it now the town's
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policy, when considering resident's delegation requests for meetings of a specific nature, that they
provide their comments and questions in the request?
Also, prior to approval of the 2007 budget, is there a public input meeting scheduled?
Sincerely,
Rebecca Beaton
Note: forwarded message attached.
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'NUM L - APR I L 24, 2007 Delegation (d)
Eastwood, Carrie
Subject: FW: Hello
Hello Karen
I am requesting to be a delegate for the April 24 Council Meeting. My concern is on behalf of a number of
residents in the neighbourhood of Seston Park.
I would like to provide council with a full picture of the poor playground and park facilities. On Tuesday
morning I will deliver to your office a list of citizens which are concerned about the park.
Please let me know at what time I should arrive for the meeting.
Thank you
Rishma Mirshahi
Regional Prograin Consultant
Ontario Victim Services Secretariat
Ministry of the Attorney General
Phone-905-853-2239
Fax-905-853-4863
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AGENDA ITEM #
AuR-oxA
TOWN OFAURORA
SPECIAL GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
NO. 07-20
Holland Room
Aurora Town Hall
Monday, April 16, 2007
ATTENDANCE
COUNCIL MEMBERS Mayor Morris in the Chair; Councillors Buck, Collins-
Mrakas, Granger, MacEachern, McRoberts and
Wilson.
MEMBERS ABSENT Councillors Gaertner and Marsh
OTHER ATTENDEES Chief Administrative Officer, Director of Financial
Services/Treasurer, Financial Analyst/Budget
Supervisor and Administrative Co-ordinator/Deputy
Clerk
Mayor Morris called the meeting to order at 7:04 p.m.
I • DECLARATIONS OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
Councillor McRoberts declared a pecuniary interest in capital project #31044
2007 Sidewalk Reconstruction — Centre Street and Catherine Avenue, as he
resides in the area.
Councillor McRoberts declared a pecuniary interest in capital project #31060
Northeast Quadrant Traffic Calming, as he resides in the area.
Councillor McRoberts declared a pecuniary interest in capital project #73031
Lions Park Rehabilitation, as he resides in the area.
It APPROVAL OFAGENDA
Genera! Committee recommends:
THAT the agenda, with the following additional items, be approved:
➢ Request from Ms Rebecca Beaton for delegation status
NEW ITEM 9 - Memorandum from the Director of Public Works
Re: Smart Commute Central York Program
Y NEW ITEM 10 — Summary of Staff Complement
NEW ITEM 11 - Request from Mayor Morris to reschedule the April
26, 2007 Special General Committee Meeting (if required)
CARRIED
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Special General Committee Meeting No. 07-20 Page 2 of 6
Monday, April 16, 2007
H DELEGATIONS
a) Mr. John Gutteridge, Director of Financial Services/Treasurer
Review of the Budget Updates
Mr. Gutteridge provided the Committee with an overview of the
amendments to the budget as a result of the budget deliberations.
General Committee recommends:
THAT the delegation by the Director of Financial Services/ Treasurer be
received for information purposes.
CARRIED
b) Ms Rebecca Beaton
Ms Beaton was not in attendance.
Ill CONSIDERATION OF ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION
1. Report on Staff Complement
General Committee recommends:
THAT the summary of staff complement be received for information.
CARRIED
2. Memorandum from the Director of Financial Services/Treasurer
Re: Soccer Bubble Tax Selection
General Committee recommends:
THAT memorandum from the Director of Financial Services/Treasurer
regarding the Soccer Bubble tax selection be referred to staff for a report
for an opinion as to whether the agreement can be readdressed, outlining
how the taxation issue was over -looked in the terms of the agreement as
well as how the matter will be addressed in future agreements.
CARRIED
3. Economic Development Division
General Committee recommends:
THAT information regarding the Economic Development Division be
received.
CARRIED
4. Review of the Council Committee Budgets
Mayor and Councillors Operating Budget
General Committee recommends:
THAT $1,500 be allocated in the Public Works Operating Budget for the
Anti -Litter program; and
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Monday, April 16, 2007
THAT any donation received for the Anti -Litter program be allocated to this
account.
CARRIED
a) Accessibility Advisory Committee
General Committee recommends:
THAT the Accessibility Advisory Committee operating budget be received
for information purposes.
CARRIED
b) Heritage Advisory Committee of Aurora
General Committee recommends:
THAT the Heritage Advisory Committee of Aurora operating budget be
received for information purposes.
CARRIED
c) Economic Development Advisory Committee
General Committee recommends:
THAT the Economic Development Advisory Committee operating budget
be received for information purposes; and
THAT an additional $2,400 be approved for the Economic Development
Advisory Committee.
CARRIED
d) Environmental Advisory Committee
General Committee recommends:
THAT the Environmental Advisory Committee operating budget be
received for information purposes.
CARRIED
e) Yonge Street Commercial Area Sub -Committee
General Committee recommends:
THAT the $3,400 for the Yonge Street Commercial Area Sub -Committee
remain in the operating budget.
CARRIED
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Monday, April 16, 2007
f) Council Programs
Internal Grants
General Committee recommends:
THAT the internal grants in the Council Programs be reallocated to
Leisure Services operating budget.
CARRIED
General Committee recommends:
THAT the balance of the Council Programs operating budget be received.
CARRIED
5. Memorandum from the Director of Public Works
Re: Smart Commute Central York Program (Additional Item)
General Committee recommends:
THAT the memorandum from the Director of Public Works regarding the
Smart Commute Central York Program be received for information
purposes.
CARRIED
6. Review and Recommendation of 2007 Capital Budget
and
7. Review and Recommendation of 2007 Operating Budget
Councillor McRoberts did not take part in or vote on any questions in this regard or
attempt in any way to influence the voting on such questions.
Project 31044 — 2007 Sidewalk Reconstruction - Centre Street and
Catherine Avenue
General Committee recommends:
THAT Project 31044 — 2007 Sidewalk Reconstruction - Centre Street and
Catherine Avenue remain in the 2007 Capital Budget.
DEFEATED
General Committee recommends:
THAT the meeting be extended beyond 10:30 p.m. to address the remaining
agenda items.
CARRIED
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Monday, April 16, 2007
Project 31043 — Old Yonge Street Sidewalk Extension
THAT Project 31043 — Old Yonge Street Sidewalk Extension remain in the
2007 Capital Budget.
CARRIED
Project 72057 — Aurora Seniors' Centre — Road Sign
THAT Project 72057 — Aurora Seniors' Centre — Road Sign remain in the
2007 Capital Budget at an upset cost of $20,000.
CARRIED
Project 72044 — Aurora Seniors' Centre Awning
THAT Project 72044 — Aurora Seniors' Centre Awning be included in the
2007 Capital Budget at an upset cost of $40,000.
CARRIED
Project 72060 — Aurora Seniors' Centre — Stairs/Ramp from Back Deck
THAT Project 72060 — Aurora Seniors' Centre — Stairs/Ramp from Back
Deck be included in the 2007 Capital Budget.
CARRIED
Project 73003 — Parkland Acquisition
THAT Project 73003 — Parkland Acquisition in the amount of $2,000,000,
financed through the obligatory reserves with no impact on the tax levy,
remain in the 2007 Capital Budget.
DEFEATED
General Committee recommends.,
THAT the 2007 Capital Budget, as identified be approved; and
THAT the 2007 Operating Budget, be approved.
AMENDMENT: Upon the question of the adoption of the
recommendation:
General Committee recommends;
THAT the operating costs of 52 Victoria Street and 56 Victoria Street in the
amount of $21,300 remain in the 2007 Operating Budget.
AMENDMENT CARRIED
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Monday, April 16, 2007
AMENDMENT: Upon the question of the adoption of the
recommendation:
General Committee recommends:
THAT the 2007 Operating Budget include the alternative energy source for
Town Hall in the amount of $21,000.
AMENDMENT CARRIED
The recommendation was CARRIED AS AMENDED.
8. Recommend Budget By-law be Prepared and Presented April 24, 2007
General Committee recommends:
THAT the 2007 Capital and Operating Budgets be presented at the April 24,
2007 Council meeting for adoption.
CARRIED
9. Request from Mayor Morris to Reschedule the April 26, 2007 Special
General Committee Meeting (if required) (additional item) -
The Committee received the request from Mayor Morris to reschedule the April
26, 2007 Special General Committee Meeting as the meeting is not required.
1V ADJOURNMENT
General Committee recommends:
THAT the meeting be adjourned at 11:28 p.m.
CARRIED
THE REPORT OF THE SPECIAL GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING 07-20 IS
SUBJECT TO FINAL APPROVAL BY COUNCIL ON TUESDAY, APRIL 24, 2007.
PHYLLIS M. MORRIS, MAYOR K. EWART, DEPUTY CLERK
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AURORA
TOWN OF AURORA
GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
NO. 07-21
Council Chambers
Aurora Town Hall
Tuesday, April 17, 2007
ATTENDANCE
COMMITTEE MEMBERS Councillor Wilson in the Chair; Mayor Morris
Councillors Buck, Collins-Mrakas, Gaertner, Granger,
Marsh, MacEachern and McRoberts
MEMBERS ABSENT None
OTHER ATTENDEES Chief Administrative Officer, Director of Corporate
Services/Town Clerk, Director of Leisure Services,
Director of Planning, Manager of Engineering
Services, Director of Financial Services/ Treasurer,
Town Solicitor, and Council/Committee Secretary.
Councillor Wilson called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m
DECLARATIONS OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
Councillor Marsh declared an interest in item 8 — report PL07-035 by virtue of her
spouse's employer being the applicant, and did not take part in or vote on any
questions in this regard or attempt in any way to influence the voting on such
questions.
APPROVAL OFAGENDA
General Committee recommends:
THAT the agenda as circulated by the Corporate Services Department,
with the following additional items, be approved:
Memorandum from the Administrative Assistant/Deputy Clerk
Re: Amendments to the Agenda
Withdrawal of Item 20 — LS07-011 — Approval of Nokiidaa Trail
Kosk
Withdrawal of Item 21 — CS07-024 — Proposed Procedural By-
law Amendments
Deferral of Closed Session matter relating to disposition of
land
Addition of Closed Session items relating to personal matters
regarding identifiable individuals.
Memorandum from the Director of Financial Services/Treasurer
Re: Replacement Pages to Report FS07-015
(pages 253 and 261 of the agenda)
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General Committee Report No. 07-21 Page 2 of 11
Tuesday, April 17, 2007
Additional material regarding Delegation b) — Marshall Macklin
Monaghan
Re: Item 1 — PW07-002 — Downtown Core Area Parking Study
Delegation c) — Mr. Domenic Rotundo, Gambin RDQ Barristers &
Solicitors and Mr. Robert Lackey, Candevcon
Limited
Re: Item 12 - Zoning By-law Amendment and Site Plan Applications,
Vincent Congiusti in Trust, 145Industrial Parkway South
➢ NEW ITEM — Item 22 — Correspondence from Mr. Robert Harbauer
Re: Difficulty Conducting Business in Aurora
CARRIED
111 ADOPTION OF PREVIOUS MINUTES
General Committee Meeting Minutes 07-19, April 4, 2007
Special General Committee Meeting Minutes 07-17, March 22, 2007
Special General Committee Meeting Minutes 07-18, March 26, 2007
General Committee recommends:
THAT the General Committee Meeting minutes 07-19, the Special
General Committee Meeting minutes 07-17 and the Special General
Committee Meeting minutes 07.18 be adopted.
CARRIED
IV DETERMINATION OF ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION
Items 1, 2, 4, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 16. 18 and 19 were identified for discussion.
V ADOPTION OF ITEMS NOT REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION
General Committee recommends:
THAT the following recommendations respecting the matters listed as
"Items not Requiring Separate Discussion" be adopted as submitted to the
General Committee and staff be authorized to take all necessary action
required to give effect to same:
3. PW07.006 — Use of Fountains in Stormwater Management Ponds
THAT fountains not be used in stormwater management facilities.
5. PL07-032 — Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law
Amendment Applications
Drive-Thru Policies & By-law Provisions Additions
File D09-01-07 & D14-06.07
THAT the General Committee receive as information the following
overview of Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment
Applications D09-01-07 and D14-06-07 scheduled for a Public Planning
meeting to be held on May 23, 2007.
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General Committee Report No. 07-21 Page 3 of 11
Tuesday, April 17, 2007
6. PL07-033 — Applications to Amend the Zoning By-law and
Draft Plan of Subdivision
Stefano and Rose Polsinelli
14575 Bayview Avenue, Aurora
Part of Lot 16, Concession 2, E.Y.S.
Files D14.04-01 & D12.01.1A
THAT Council receive as information the following overview of
Applications to amend the Zoning By-law and Draft Plan of Subdivision
(Files D14-04-Dl & D12-01-1A) scheduled for the May 23, 2007 Public
Planning meeting.
PL07-034 — Zoning By-law Amendment and Draft Plan of
Condominium Applications, Stirling Cook Aurora Inc.
13777, 13795, 13815 Yonge Street and
74 Old Bloomington Road
Lots 17, 18, 19, 20 Plan 166
Northeast Corner of Yonge Street and Bloomington Road
Files D14-13-06 and D07-02-06
General Committee recommends;
THAT Council receive as information the following overview of Zoning By-
law Amendment and Draft Plan of Condominium applications, D14-13-06
and D07-02-06 scheduled for a Public Planning meeting to be held on
May 23, 2007,
13. PL07.038 — Planning Applications Status List
THAT the Planning Applications Status List be received as information.
15. Memo from the Chief Executive Officer of the Aurora Library
Re: Library Board Executive
THAT the memo from the Chief Executive Officer of the Aurora Library
regarding the Library Board Executive be received for information.
17. FS07-014— Water/Wastewater 2006 Surplus/Deficit
THAT the Water/Sewer Reserve Obligatory Reserve Fund be renamed
Water/Wastewater Reserve Fund; and
THAT the 2006 Water/Wastewater deficit of $1,069,028. be recovered
from the Water/Wastewater Reserve Fund; and
THAT the 2006 Storm Sewer Surplus of $98,133. be transferred to the
Storm Sewer Reserve Fund.
22. Correspondence from Mr. Robert Harbauer
Re: Difficulty Conducting Business in Aurora
THAT the correspondence from Mr. Robert Harbauer be received for
information.
CARRIED
COUNCIL — APRIL 24, 2007
General Committee Report No. 07-21 Page 4 of 11
Tuesday, April 17, 2007
VI NEW BUSINESS/GENERAL INFORMATION - COUNCILLORS
Councillor Marsh gave Notice of Motion regarding the televising of Council and
General Committee meetings.
Councillor MacEachern gave Notice of Motion regarding possible consideration
of 3 General Committee meetings and 1 Council meeting per month, or balancing
out the items between the General Committee and Council agendas.
Councillor Wilson highlighted the Ontario Hockey Foundation booklet which he
obtained for the Mayor and Council members.
Councillor Wilson indicated that he, Mayor Morris, and Councillors Collins-
Mrakas, McRoberts and Marsh were involved with events at the Hartwell Run.
Mayor Morris recognized the great success of the Hartwell Run this past
weekend.
Mayor Morris indicated that Theatre Aurora's 501" anniversary celebration had
recently taken place.
Mayor Morris recognized the successful OHF event.
Vll DELEGATIONS
(a) Ms Nicolina Caccamo, Representative from Holy Spirit Catholic
Elementary School
Re: Permit Cost for Use of James Lloyd Park
Ms Caccamo addressed General Committee to advise of Holy Spirit's "Blast Off
to Summer" Fun Fair, which will be taking place on June 2, 2007, and will also be
in celebration of the school's 101h anniversary. Ms Caccamo requested that
consideration be given to waiving the permit fee of $225 for James Lloyd Park for
this event, in order for the school to allocate those funds towards other costs of
the event.
General Committee recommends:
THAT the comments of the delegate be received.
CARRIED
General Committee recommends:
THAT the matter be referred to staff in order to review similar previous
requests and report back to the April 24, 2007 Council meeting.
CARRIED
(b) Representative from Marshall Macklin Monaghan
Re: Item 1 — PW07.002 — Downtown Core Area Parking Study
Ms Geri Kozorys-Smith addressed General Committee to provide an
overview of the downtown core area parking study that was undertaken.
Ms Kozorys-Smith advised that the result of study indicated no parking
problems in the area, and that making more effective use of the on -street
Yonge Street parking would be an appropriate option to relieve parking
congestion during peak periods.
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General Committee Report No. 07-21 Page 5 of 11
Tuesday, April 17, 2007
General Committee recommends:
THAT the comments of the delegate be received for information and that
item 1 be brought forward for discussion.
CARRIED
1. PW07-002 — Downtown Core Area Parking Study
(deferred from March 20, 2007 General Committee)
General Committee recommends:
THAT staff be directed to extend the parking limit, except during rush
hour, on Yonge Street; and
THAT on street parking spaces be marked to promote usage; and
THAT staff communicate to permit holders that on street parking
should be utilized; and
THAT signage be erected to indicate that on street parking is
available; and
THAT staff report back on the possibilities that would address Option
D; and
THAT staff investigate the reduction of speed on Yonge Street; and
THAT staff report back to Council prior to implementation of these
recommendations.
CARRIED
General Committee recommends:
THAT staff consider giving preference to booking the library meeting
rooms for groups that don't require much parking; and
CARRIED
General Committee recommends:
THAT staff review the information regarding key parking areas as
provided by Councillor McRoberts.
CARRIED
(c) Mr. Domenic Rotunda, Gambin RDQ Barristers & Solicitors and Mr.
Robert Lackey, Candevcon Limited
Re: Item 12 —Zoning By-law Amendment and Site Plan Applications
Vincent Congiusti in Trust, 145 Industrial Parkway South
(Added Item)
Mr. Domenic Rotunda addressed General Committee to request phasing
approval for the condominium building (Building A) to be built first, thereby
allowing the applicant to use the funds from the sale of the condominiums
towards the construction of Building B. As a gesture of assurance that
Building B will be built, Mr. Rotunda indicated that the applicant is willing
to pay $50,000 in development charges up front for the second building.
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General Committee Report No. 07-21 Page 6 of 11
Tuesday, April 17, 2007
General Committee recommends:
THAT the comments of the delegate be received and that item 12 be
brought forward for discussion.
CARRIED
12. PL07.025 - Zoning By-law Amendment and Site Plan Applications
Vincent Congiusti in Trust, 145 Industrial Parkway South
Part of Lots 185 and 187, and all of Lot 154, except part 5
of Plan 246
Files D14.13-04 and D11-19-06
General Committee recommends:
THAT Implementing Zoning By-law 4908-07.D be enacted; and
THAT the Director of Planning and Development Services be authorized
to work with the applicant to resolve the outstanding issues, specifically
raised by the Town's controlling architect, and subsequently execute a site
plan agreement between Vincent Congiusti in Trust and the Town of
Aurora respecting the construction of two (2) industrial buildings, subject
to receiving the fees and securities and pending the advance receipt of
$50,000 in development charges towards Building B.
CARRIED
VIII CONSIDERATION OF ITEMS REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION
General Committee recommends:
THAT item 11 be brought forward for discussion.
CARRIED
11. PL07.036 — Zoning By-law Amendment and Site Plan Applications
2091585 Ontario Inc.
15565 Yonge Street
Part of Lot 90, Registered Plan 246
Files D14-08-06 and D11-08-06
General Committee recommends:
THAT Implementing Zoning By-law 4910-07.D be enacted; and
THAT, subject to a satisfactory review by the Site Plan Committee, the
Director of Planning and Development Services be authorized to execute
the site plan agreement between 2091585 Ontario Inc. and the Town of
Aurora respecting the construction of a five (5) storey mixed use building;
and
THAT 15 (fifteen) units of servicing allocation be provided to the subject
application.
General Committee considered the following amendment to the
recommendation:
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General Committee Report No. 07.21 Page 7 of 11
Tuesday, April 17, 2007
THAT staff include a clause in the Implementing Zoning By-law 4910-
07.D to reference the fifth floor of the building, which will provide for
amenities.
CARRIED
The main recommendation was CARRIED AS AMENDED.
2. PW07-005 — Hawthorne Lane Service Connections
General Committee recommends:
THAT, as described in report PW07-005:
• Council approve and authorize the payment for the service
connections for No. 28 and No. 29 Hawthorne Lane in the amount
of $55,922.66, and
• THAT the necessary funds be taken from the water and sewer
reserves; and
• THAT the matter be referred to staff to determine whether the
Town of Aurora can recover this from Errors & Omissions
Insurance, and include the reason(s) as to why the opportunity
to receive a $3,200 discount was not taken.
CARRIED
4. PL07.030 — Bill 51 — The Planning and Conservation Land Statute Law
Amendment Act
General Committee recommends:
THAT report PL07-030 be received for information, and
THAT staff report back to Council on interim changes that will be required
to the Official Plan and Zoning By-law to implement the positive changes
provided for under Bill 51; and
THAT the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing be requested to
ensure that there are no negative impacts on adjacent land uses and
to complete strict development policies pertaining to energy projects, prior
to the Lieutenant Governor exempting any class of undertakings under the
provisions of Section 62.0.1(1 a and 70 h) of the Planning Act.
CARRIED
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General Committee Report No. 07-21 Page 8 of 11
Tuesday, April 17, 2007
Councillor Marsh, having previously declared an Interest in item 8, did not take part in
the vote called for in regard to the adoption of this item.
8. PL07.035 — Applications to Amend Zoning By-law and
Draft Plan of Subdivision -
Victor Priestly/Claretree Developments 105 Inc.
Part of Lot 25, Concession 2, E.Y.S.
Files D14-17-06 & D12-03-06
General Committee recommends:
THAT Council receive as information the following overview of
applications to amend the Zoning By-law and Draft Plan of Subdivision,
Files D14-17-06 and D12-03-06 scheduled for the Public Planning
meeting of May 23, 2007.
CARRIED
General Committee recommends:
THAT this meeting be extended beyond 10:30 p.m. in order to address the
remaining items on the agenda.
CARRIED
9. PL07-037 — Street Naming Policy - Amendments
General Committee recommends:
THAT any member of Aurora Council be eligible for nomination for the
bank of approved names; and
THAT the selection of an Aurora Councillor's name for use, not occur
during that Councillor's term of office.
CARRIED
General Committee recommends:
THAT the following amendments be made to the Street Naming
Policy.,
NOTIFICATION OF A NEW STREET NAME SUBMISSION TO BOTH
THE PUBLIC AND STREET NAME NOMINEE.
Notice will be sent to:
New street name nominees or remaining family members of
individuals that can be identified and who are in any way associated
or connected with the proposed street name. This notice would be
sent only when the nominee is added to the Street Name Bank and
not when the name is selected for a new street in Aurora.
and
The public at large through the Era Banner Notice Board appearing in
two (2) editions and the Town's Web Site for a 30 day period.
and
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General Committee Report No. 07-21 Page 9 of 11
Tuesday, April 17, 2007
Region of York Planning Department, Central York Fire Services and
the Town of Aurora Public Works Department.
Any objections to a Street Name(s) on the Aurora Bank of Approved
Street Names must be made in writing and addressed to the Town of
Aurora Department of Planning and Development Services. A street
name(s) will only be removed under the following conditions:
A request is made in writing by the street name nominee or
remaining family members to have his/her name removed from the
list.
and
Emergency Services (Central York Fire Services, York Regional
Police, Bell 911 and York EMS) along with the Town of Aurora
Department of Planning and Development Services believe that a
current street name submission may potentially have a negative
impact on 911 Emergency Services. If such an issue arises the Street
Name Nominee or remaining family members will be notified in
writing explaining why their name has been removed from the list.
CARRIED
10. PL07-029 — Official Plan Amendment No. 66
Industrial/Commercial Designations and
Economic Development
File 009-03-06
General Committee recommends:
THAT the matter be referred to staff for suggested wording regarding #6,
pertaining to arterial roads, on page 5 of report PL07-029.
CARRIED
14. Resolution from the Township of King
Re: Calling on the Upper Levels of Government to Provide Funding
Assistance for Municipal Infrastructure and to Review Certain
Programs
General Committee recommends:
THAT the resolution from the Township of King regarding "Calling on the
Upper Levels of Government to Provide Funding Assistance for Municipal
Infrastructure and to Review Certain Programs' be received and referred to
staff for comments.
CARRIED
16. CS07-026 — Community Strategic PALS Advisory Committee
Terms of Reference
General Committee recommends:
THAT the Community Strategic PALS Advisory Committee Terms of
Reference be deferred to a future meeting.
CARRIED
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General Committee Report No. 07-21 Page 10 of 11
Tuesday, April 17, 2007
Councillor Buck left the meeting at 11:10 p.m.
18. FS07-015 — Proposed 2007 Water, Wastewater, Storm Sewer and Sewage
Pumping Station Rates
General Committee recommends:
THAT Council approve the 2007 Water/Wastewater Budget as presented;
and
THAT Council approve in principle the 2007 Retail Water rate of $0.9447
per cubic meter and the Retail Wastewater rate of $0,7679 per cubic
meter for all bills issued on and after May 1, 2007; and
THAT Council approve in principle the 2007 Flat Rate Storm Sewer
charge of $46.49 per unit per annum for Residential and Condominium
properties and $607,44 per unit per annum for metered
Commercial/Industrial and Multi -Residential properties for all bills issued
on and after May 1, 2007; and
THAT Council approve in principle the 2007 Flat Rate Sewage Pumping
Station charge for the 163 users of the Ballymore Sewage Pumping
Station of $104.28 per annum on all bills issued on and after May 1, 2007;
and
THAT Council approve in principle the 2007 Flat Rate Sewage Pumping
Station charge for the 2460 users of the Bayview Vandorf Sewage
Pumping Station of $69.12 per annum on all bills issued on and after May[
1,2007;and
THAT Council approve in principle the 2007 Bulk Purchase Water Rate of
$1.7126 per cubic meter on all bills Issued on and after May 1. 2007.
THAT the necessary by-law to implement the foregoing be introduced at
the Council meeting scheduled for Tuesday, April 24, 2007 and circulated
in accordance with Section 12 of Ontario Regulation 244/02 — Fees and
Charges.
CARRIED
19. Correspondence from Toronto and Region Conservation
for The Living City
General Committee recommends:
THAT Councillor Collins-Mrakas be appointed to the Humber Watershed
Alliance 2007 — 2009 as the Town of Aurora representative; and
THAT a staff member be assigned to the Humber Watershed Alliance
2007 — 2009.
CARRIED
IX CLOSED SESSION
Personal Matters
General Committee recommends:
THAT General Committee convene into a closed session to consider a
matter regarding personal matters pertaining to identifiable individuals.
CARRIED
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General Committee Report No. 07-21 Page 11 of 11
Tuesday, April 17, 2007
X ADJOURNMENT
General Committee recommends:
THAT the meeting be adjourned at 11:22 p.m.
CARRIED
THE REPORT OF THE GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING 07-21 IS SUBJECT TO
FINAL APPROVAL AT COUNCIL ON TUESDAY, APRIL 24, 2007,
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Date: April 24th, 2007
To: Mayor and Members of Council
From: Susan Seibert, Director of Planning and Development Services
Re: Zoning By-law Amendment and Site Plan Applications
Vincent Congiusti in Trust
145 Industrial Parkway South
Part of Lots 185 and 187, and all of Lot 154, except part 5 of Plan 246
File Numbers: D1 4-13-04and D11-19-06
At the April 17, 2007 General Committee Meeting, the applicant presented to Council
a few requests and clarifications regarding By-law 4908-07.D and Site Plan Approval
requirements. Hence, Council requested staff to review these items. They include:
1. Condominium Tenure
Council requested staff look into the need to include a clause in By-law 4908-07.D,
regarding the fact that the building "A" would be a future condominium tenure, and if
this would impact the lands from meeting the subject By-law.
It was determined by the Director of Building Administration that such a provision was
unnecessary and would cause confusion as we don't have such a provision in other
condominium sites. However, we will review the matter with the Director upon her
return from vacation and advise Council verbally.
2. Fees and Securities
Council requested Staff to clarify the following option in the requirements for
execution and fees and securities.
Council has the option of enacting the Implementing Zoning By-law and
authorizing the Director of Planning and Development Services to
execute the site plan agreement (Phased plan, Building A constructed first)
subiect to receiving the fees and securities;
The applicant has stated that they would prefer to pay the securities for the outside
works for building A only at this time. Staff have investigated this, and a clause can
be included in the Site Plan Agreement which states that when the applicant applies
for building B, the securities can be carried over from Building A.
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3 Development Charges for Building B
It was suggested by the applicant, that they were willing to pay a one-time $50,000
payment to Town as part of their Development Charges for Building B, to express
their good faith that they would build Building B in the future. Council required Staff
to investigate this proposal.
In staffs review of this, it appears that the Town could hold this money as part of the
site plan agreement, and put it towards the Development Charges required when
Building B is applied for. It is suggested that clauses respecting this payment should
be included in the Site Plan Agreement outlining the conditions of this prepayment;
including a methodology for the payment to default to the Town should the building
not proceed within a given period of time. Staff suggest that a 5 year time period
appears appropriate in this instance.
Sincerely,
Aan ert, /_MCIP RPP
Director of Planning and Development Services
Cc Bob Panizza
SS:cc
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Date: April 24th, 2007
To: Mayor and Members of Council
JW�4GENDA ITEIM# 4
From: Susan Seibert, Director of Planning and Development Services
Re: Zoning By-law Amendment and Site Plan Applications
2091585 Ontario Inc.
15565 Yonge Street
Part of Lot 90, Registered Plan 246
File Numbers: D14-08-06 and D11-08-06
At the April 17, 2007 General Committee Meeting, Council requested staff include an
additional provision in By-law 4910-07.D, which restricts the 5th floor to amenity
purposes only. Staff have included this provision which is found on Section 21. 17. 1,
Uses Permitted. Staff have attached the revised By-law 4910-07.D for your review
and consideration.
Sincerely,
V
en S ert, MCIP RPP
ectior of Planning and Development Services
Cc Bob Panizza
SS:cc
Enc.
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gown of j., THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF AURORA
0 A�- p
By-law Number 4910-070
... ON
BEING A BY-LAW to amend Bylaw 2213-78, as
iapAlk,amended, being the Zoning By-law of the Town of
Aurora (2091585 Ontario Inc., File D14-08-06)
WHEREAS Section 34 of the Planning Act, R.S.O, as amended provides that the
Council of a local Municipality may pass a Zoning By-law;
AND WHEREAS it is deemed advisable to amend By-law 2213-78;
AND WHEREAS the municipal Council of The Corporation of the Town of Aurora
deems it necessary and expedient to amend By-law 2213-78, as amended;
NOW THEREFORE THE COUNCIL OF THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF
AURORA ENACTS AS FOLLOWS:
1. THAT the zoning category applying to the lands shown in hatching on
Schedule "A" attached hereto and forming part of this By-law, Is hereby
amended from "H" Holding Zone to Central Commercial Residential (C2-15)
Exception Zone".
2. THAT the following be added as Section 21.17 "Central Commercial
Residential (C2-15) Exception Zone."
Section 21.17 Central Commercial Residential (C2-15) Exception
Zone
The lands shown zoned C2-15 on Schedule "A" shall be used in accordance
with the provisions of Section 21.17 provided the following:
21.17.1 Uses Permitted
The following uses shall be permitted:
- banks or financial establishments;
- business and professional offices, excluding medical;
- dry cleaner's distribution depots;
- personal service shops;
- travel agencies;
- retail stores excluding supermarkets and warehouse drugstores;
- data processing centres;
- studios;
- dwelling units shall only be permitted above the first storey, on floors 2 to 4,
having a maximum of 15 units;
- floor 5 shall be used for amenity purposes only; and
- commercial uses shall only be permitted on the first floor, and the total
combined floor area shall not exceed 275 square metres.
21.17.2 Zone Reguirements
21.17.2.1 Lot Specifications
In accordance with Section 21.2.1
21.17.2.2 Siting Specifications
Front yard (minimum)
10.0 metres
Rear yard (minimum)
12.0 metres
Interior side yard (minimum)
North Side
1.0 metres
South Side
12.0 metres
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By-law 4910-07.D
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 6.48.1, steps and
landings may project a maximum of 1.0 metre into the required
north interior side yard. Balconies and cornices may project a
maximum of 0.7 m into any yard.
21.17.2.3 Building Specifications
Height (maximum): , 5 storeys
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 21.2.3, the
requirement for the fourth storey to be setback a minimum of 3.0
metres from the main front and exterior side walls of the third
storey shall not apply.
21.17.2.4 Parking Location
Notwithstanding any provisions in Section 21.2.4, parking shall
be permitted in the front and southerly side yard.
21.17.2.6 Parking
A minimum of 34 parking spaces shall be provided.
21.17.2.6 Landscaping
Minimum Landscape Buffer Widths:
Front yard (minimum) 1.2 metres
Rear yard (minimum) 1.2 metres
Interior side yard (minimum)
- North Side 1.0 metres
- South Side 1.2 metres
Landscape buffers shall not be required at the approved access
point.
3. THAT no part of this By-law will come into force until the provisions of the
Planning Act have been complied with, but subject to such provisions the By-
law will take effect from the day of passing thereof.
READ A FIRST AND SECOND TIME THIS 24rh DAY OF APRIL, 2007.
READ A THIRD TIME AND FINALLY PASSED THIS 24�h DAY OF APRIL, 2007.
PHYLLIS. M. MORRIS, MAYOR BOB PANIZZA, TOWN CLERK
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TOWN OF AURORA
THE REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF YORK
LOCATION: Part of Lot 90, Registered Plan 246
15565 Yonge Street
THIS IS SCHEDULE "A"
TO BY-LAW NO.4910-07.D
PASSED THIS _ DAY
OF 2007.
BOB PANIZZA, CLERK
PHYLLIS M. MORRIS, MAYOR
LANDS REZONED FROM "H" TO "C2-16"
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SCHEDULE "A" TO BY-LAW NO. 4910-07.D
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[AGENDA 11 # 5
MEMORANDUM
Planning and Development Services
Date: April 24, 2007
To: Mayor and Members of Council
From: Sue Seibert
Re: OPA 66 - Commercial and Industrial Updates
As Council is aware, the Region of York has suggested that several modifications be made to
OPA No. 66 as outlined within staff report PL07-029. General Committee has requested that
staff provide further clarification meeting of the proposed modification pertaining to employment
uses along arterial roads.
Staff previously discussed the proposed modification with the Region and suggested, within
planning report PL07-029 that:
Region Comment: "Arterial roads should be identified for their potential for higher
intensity employment uses".
Response: Staff support adding a paragraph Section 3.3.1 Employment Areas to
encourage this. This would simply read "Higher intensity employment
uses are encouraged to locate along Arterial Roads".
Another option, suggested at General Committee, would be to revise the employment policies to
identify the location of arterial roads and add policies, to require or encourage higher intensity
employment uses to locate along these identified arterial roads.
This Option would require the addition of a definition for "higher intensity employment uses" and
may also restrict such uses from locating within the interior or other edges of employment areas.
The main rational for the changes to the employment and commercial policies was to increase
the flexibility of the policies to encourage economic development. Staff are concerned that this
option may remove some of the desired flexibility and require site specific Official Plan
Amendments to consider special circumstances.
In addition, the Town is currently working with the Region to implement new growth
management policies of the provincial "Growth Plan" and will be completing detailed
intensification strategies for the entire Town. The "Growth Plan" conformity exercise would be a
more comprehensive method for consideration of the above outline option. Staff, recommend
that the modifications to OPA 66 not be changed and that the issue of higher intensity
employment uses be dealt with as part of the "Growth Plan" conformity exercise.
S6 Seib1 , Director of Planning and Development Services
Ext. 4341
Copy: John Rogers, C.A.O.
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Televised Aurora Council and General Committee Meetings:
Recommendation:
That the following resolution be approved.
Whereas, Goal D of the Town of Aurora's Strategic Plan states; Ensure transparent,
accountable and open governance in concert with informed and involved citizens, and
Whereas, currently only Council meetings are televised by Aurora Cable, and
Whereas, frequently an item is discussed in detail at General Committee meetings prior to
Council's adoption of the item, which results in the viewing public not being able to
understand Council's decisions, and
Whereas, when an item is discussed at Council because of new information, the
discussion can appear incomplete without the benefit of having knowledge of the
discussion at General Committee;
Now therefore be it resolved that staff be directed to contact Aurora Cable Internet with a
view to discussing the possibility of televising both General Committee and Council
meetings.
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[AGENDAITEM#
TOWN OF AURORA
AUR-O- RA COUNCIL REPORT No.CS07-026
SUBJECT: Noise Exemption Request
FROM: Bob Panizza, Director Corporate Services
DATE: April 24, 2007
RECOMMENDATIONS
THAT an exemptions to Section 2 of Schedule `B" of the Town Noise By-law be
granted to Percon Construction Limited to work beyond 7 p.m, on April 25th
THAT Percon Construction Limited notifies the homeowners in the area of the site of
their intentions.
BACKGROUND
Percon Construction Limited is the general contractor for the York Region School Board's
new elementary school project located at 130 River Ridge Boulevard off Bayview Avenue.
The site is located in a new subdivision with occupied homes surrounding the site.
COMMENTS
The contractor is seeking the exemptions to the Noise By-lawto complete the pouring and
finishing of the concrete floors for the school's first floor. This work will require the
contractor to operate concrete finishing equipment past 7 p.m. inside the school building.
The finishing of the concrete is necessary to ensure a level surface for the application of
the flooring. The amount of noise will be minimized as the windows on the first floor have
been installed.
The Town's Noise By-law permits construction noise from Monday to Saturday from 7:00
a.m. to 7:00 p.m. There is to be no construction noise on Sundays or Statutory Holidays.
This is the contractor's second noise exemption request for this project. By-law Services
received only one call concerning the previous exemption request. The resident was
informed of the request and the circumstances and did not wish to proceed further.
Council in the past have granted similar exemptions forthe same type of work that requires
attention beyond the permitted hours in the by-law.
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OPTIONS
Council can grant the exemptions or not.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS
None.
CONCLUSIONS
Since the Town has not received any complaints that the general contractor can be held
accountable for and in considering both the nature of the work and need to ensure that it
done properly, staff are in a position to support the contractor's request for exemptions to
the Town's Noise By-law.
LINK TO STRATEGIC PLAN
Goal D; Ensure transparent, accountable and open governance in concert with informed
and involved citizens
ATTACHMENTS
1. Attachment #1 - Noise Exemption Request
PRE -SUBMISSION REVIEW
CAO Review —April 20, 2007
Prepared by: Chris Alexander ext. 4241
ObIkanizza
Director of Corporate Services
John Rogers
C.A. O.
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ATTACHMENT #9
Alexander, Chris
From: Brody Carrick'
Sent: Friday, April 20, 2007 8:54 AM
To: Alexander, Chris
Subject: Hartman - bayview NE
I hope this email goes through.
Hi Chris
We would like to schedule another pour for Wednesday April 25th. I don't believe we had any issues the last time,
this pour should be even quieter since the windows are now in.
We will be sending out our notice like we did last time
Please address this with the council for us. Your help is greatly appreciated.
Regards,
Brody Carrick
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TOWN OF AURORA
AUIZORA COUNCIL REPORT No. LS07-015
SUBJECT: Delivery and Pick -Up Fee
FROM: Allan D. Downey, Director of Leisure Services
DATE: April24, 2007
RECOMMENDATIONS
THAT the fee to Holy Spirit Catholic Elementary School for delivery and pick-up of
picnic tables and garbage cans to James Lloyd Park be applied in accordance with
the Fees and Services By -Law.
BACKGROUND
Staff were contacted on February 26, 2007 by Tanya DeFreitas, a parent and volunteer of
Holy Spirit School to inquire about permits and associated fees for the Holy Spirit's year
end event blast off to summer 2007.
As a result of emails with the applicant in order to confirm all the details of the event, a
permit was issued on March 9th, 2007 to Tanya DeFreitas at Holy Spirit School.
On March 23, 2007, the Town Clerk received correspondence from the Principal and a
Parent Committee Volunteer requesting that the $225.00 fee for delivery and pick-up of
picnic tables and garbage cans be waived.
The Clerk placed the letter on the April 17, 2007 General Committee Meeting Agenda for
delegation to the Committee.
COMMENTS
Holy Spirit Catholic Elementary School and Aurora Grove Public School are located on
either side of James Lloyd Park.
The park offers opportunities for the schools to expand their recreational activities beyond
the boundaries of their respective school, as well as serve as a school bus drop off area for
both schools.
The use of the park by either school is provided at no charge, however an additional level
of service such as the delivery of picnic tables and garbage cans is part of our approved
Fees By-law and covers the cost of staff and equipment for delivery and pick-up.
This fee has not been waived in the past to my knowledge and represents an element of
cost recovery for increased service to a site.
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The fee charged does not contain any profit or administration component, but is
calculated as a fee recovery for service.
OPTIONS
1. Option 1; Council may wish to waive the fee.
2. Option 2; Council may wish to grant the fee amount to the school and transfer funds to
the Leisure Services Department in the amount of $225.00.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS
The financial impact to the Department of Leisure Services is dependent upon the selected
recommendation of Council.
CONCLUSIONS
That the fee of $225.00 for the delivery and pick-up of picnic tables and garbage cans not
be waived for Holy Spirit Catholic Elementary School.
LINK TO STRATEGIC PLAN
Goal D: Ensure transparent, accountable and open governance in concert with informed
and involved citizens
Objective 131: Continue the commitment of fiscal responsibility and accountability
Objective D3: Be accountable and transparent to residents by ensuring open and
accessible information flow and accessible decision -making
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment #1 - Letter from Holy Spirit Catholic Elementary School dated March 23,
2007.
Attachment #2 - Copy of Rental Contract/Permit dated March 9, 2007.
Prepared by. Allan Downey, Director of Leisure Services, Extension 4752
Allan D. Downey
Director of Leisure Services
John S. Rogers
Chief Administrative Office
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HoCy Syirit CathoCic ECementary SchooC
T 1 315 Stone Road, Aurora, ONL4G 6Y7
?eCephone: (905) 713-6813 •-Tax: (905) 713-6744
March 23, 2007
Town of Aurora
I Municipal Drive, Box 1000
Aurora, Ontario
e tion: Town Cleric
Re: Permit Cost for use of James Lloyd Park on Stone Road in Aurora, Contract #8853
On Saturday June 2, 2007 we will be celebrating Holy Spirit Catholic Elementary School's
10 Year Anniversary, and the end of the school year, with our 2°d annual Blast Off To
Summer. In recognition of our 10 Year Anniversary, we will be purchasing ornamental
benches for the schoolyard and we will be having a ceremonial tree planting. Invitations to
this event have been extended to community leaders, including members of the York
Region Catholic School Board, the Mayor of Aurora, Phyllis Morris, the Town of Aurora
Council Members, and our Member of Parliament, Belinda Stronach.
This day will also be marked with many other events including games, food, activities and
fun for the students, parents and friends of our school community. Our Catholic School
Council and some of our community partners are assisting, by either donating a product, or
funds, to offset the cost of this event.
One. of the costs incurred for this day is the permit fee, for use of James Lloyd Park, which
is adjacent to our school property. Our hope is that The Town of Aurora Council Members
will assist us by either waiving these fees, or,reductag the cost of the permit.
If you are able to assist in this request, or require any additional information, please do not
hesitate to contact the undersigned directly or at hsblastofftosummer6ci hotmail.com.
Sincerely,
Nicolina Caccamo
Parent Committee Member
Frances Bagley
Principal
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.c unsoRA
Rental ContractlPerimit
Tanya DeFreitas
Holy Spirit Separate School
315 Stone Road
Aurora ON L4G 6Y7
Department of Leisure Services
Municipal Drive, Box 1000, Aurora, Ontario L4G 6A
Tel: 905-726-4754
61ia3 User: jsherin
Date: 09-Mar-07 Status: Firm
Town of Aurora hereby grants Holy Spirit Separate School (hereinafter called the "Licensee") represented by Tanya DeFreitas,
permission to use the Facilities as outlined, subject to the Terms and Conditions of this Agreement contained herein and attached
hereto all of which form part of this Agreement. NO PERSON SHALL USE A CAMERA, CELL PHONE OR PERSONAL DIGITAL
ASSISTANT (PDA's, PALM PILOT, BLACKBERRY, ETC.) IN ANY CHANGE ROOM OR WASHROOM IN OUR FACILITIES. Parking
on any sports field is prohibited unless permission has been specifically granted by the Leisure Services Department. In emergency
situations please call our emergency on call pager at 416-235-8891.
1) Purpose of Use Soccer
Holy Spirit School Summer Picnic
it) Conditions of Use Any damage to persons or property should be documented and a copy given to operational staff as sot
possible. THE TOWN OF AURORA RESERVES THE RIGHT TO CANCEL ALL OR PART OF THIS
CONTRACT DUE TO FIELD CONDITIONS. INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANT; PLEASE
SIGN THIS PERMIT AND RETURN A COPY TO THE TOWN OF AURORA ALONG WITH YOUR
PAYMENT. THANK YOU G.S.T. #124722109
III) Date and Times of Use # of Bookings: 3 Starting: Jun 02, 2007 11:00AM Expected: 0
Ending: Jun 02, 2007 3:OOPM
Facility/Equipment Day Start Date StartTime End Date End Time Fee Extra Fee Tax Total
Soccer 2007 -Aurora Grove Sr. Sat 02-Jun-07 11:00 AM 02-Jun-07 03:00 PM $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
Basketball Courts - Basketball Sat 02-Jun-07 11:00 AM 02-Jun-07 03:00 PM $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
James Lloyd
Parks - James Lloyd Sat 02-Jun-07 11:00 AM 02-Jun-07 03:00 PM $212.26 $0.00 $12.74 $225.00
iv) Additional Fees '
v) Payment Method -
Rental Fees Extra Fees Tax Rental Total Damage Deposit Total Applied Balance Current
$212.26 $0.00 $12.74 $225.00 $0.00 $0.00 $226.00 $0.00
vi) Other Information
The undersigned has read and on behalf of the Licensee agrees to be bound by this Permit/License and the Terms and Conditions contained herein
and attached hereto, and hereby warrants and represents that he/she executes this Permit/License on behalf of the Licensee and has sufficient
power, authority and capacity to bind the Licensee with his/her signature. PLEASE SIGN AND RETURN ONE COPY OF THIS CONTRACT ALONG
X:
Tanya DeFreitas
Holy Spirit Separate School
X:
TOWN OF AURORA
Date: Date:
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e�own opgOro THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OFAURORA
. 0fil° By-law Number4897-07.P
BEING A BY-LAW to regulate
Temporary Signs, within the
Town of Aurora.
WHEREAS the provisions of Sections 11 and 99 of the Municipal Act 2001, as
amended, authorizes Council to pass by-laws to regulate Signs;
AND WHEREAS it is deemed necessary to enact a by-law to prohibit and regulate
Signs within the Town of Aurora.
NOW THEREFORE THE MUNICIPAL COUNCIL OF THE CORPORATION OF THE
TOWN OF AURORA ENACTS AS FOLLOWS:
1.0 DEFINITIONS
DIRECTOR:
Means the Director of Corporate Services of the Town or their authorized designate
HEIGHT:
Means the vertical distance measured from the average grade immediately below the
Sign to the highest point of the Sign or Sign structure, whichever is greatest.
LOT:
Means a parcel of land, whether or not occupied by a building or a structure,
with frontage on a Street.
PERSON:
Means an individual, association, firm, partnership, corporation, trust, incorporated
company, corporation created under "The Condominium Act", organization, trustee or
agent, and the heirs, executors orother legal representatives of a Person to whom the
context can apply according to law.
PREMISES:
Means the area of a building(s) or part thereof and/or land(s) or part thereof occupied
by a useror proposed to be occupied by a user. Ina multiple occupancy building, each
single occupancy shall be considered a separate premise.
SIGN:
Means any device, fixture or structure or any part thereof, or any device attached
thereto, or painted or represented thereon that uses form, graphic, Illumination, symbol
or writing to advertise, identify, announce the purpose of or identify the purpose of a
Person or entity or to communicate information of any kind to the public.
SIGN AREA:
Means the area of the display surface including the boarder or the frame.
SIGN, BANNER:
Means a Sign constructed of a non -rigid material attached to a building or structure, but
shall not include a flag.
SIGN, ELECTION:
Means a Sign intended to advertise or promote a candidate in a municipal, provincial or
federal political election.
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SIGN, INFLATABLE:
Means a Sign whose structural integrity is maintained through air pressure.
SIGN, MOBILE
Means any Sign mounted on a trailer or other supporting device which is designed to
be transported from one site to another but shall not include a licensed vehicle.
SIGN, POLE
Means a Sign mounted on a pole, lamp standard, or hydro pole located on private or
public property.
SIGN, REAL ESTATE:
Means a Sign advertising the sale, rental or lease of a Lot, building or business, but
shall not include development signs.
SIGN, SANDWICH BOARD:
Means a Sign constructed in the shape of an A ortriangle and intended to be relocated
daily by one Person.
SIGN, SPECIAL EVENT:
Means a Sign other than a Mobile Sign intended to advertise or promote non-profit,
charitable or community events and includes public service groups.
SIGN, TEMPORARY:
Means any sign that is not attached or affixed to any land, building or premises with
some degree of permanence.
SIGN, UNSAFE:
Means a Sign or Sign structure which is structurally unsafe, orwhich constitutes a fire,
traffic, or pedestrian hazard, or which Impedes a means of egress from any building,
Premises or property, or otherwise constitutes a risk to the safety of Persons or
property in, or adjacent to, a Premises.
SPECIAL EVENT:
Means a public event organized or sponsored by a community service group,
non-profit or other organization or the Town of Aurora for a charitable, social, cultural,
fundraising or recreational purpose.
STREET:
Means a public highway as defined by the Municipal Act and the Highway Traffic Act
but shall exclude a laneor any private right-of-way orunopened road allowance, orany
street which is shown on a Registered Plan of Subdivision which has been deemed not
to be a registered plan of subdivision under Section 29 of the Planning Act, or which
has not been assumed by the Town.
TOWN:
Means The Corporation of the Town of Aurora.
UNDEFINED TERM:
For definition of terms requiring clarification such as apartment, non -conforming, etc.,
the definitions outlined in the Town of Aurora Zoning By-law 2213-78, as amended,
shall be utilized where applicable.
2.0 GENERAL PROVISIONS
2.1 LIABILITY:
The provisions of this By-law shall not be construed as relieving or limited the
responsibility or liability of any Person who erects or displays, or causes or permits or
allows to be erected or displayed, any Sign, for Personal injury including injury resulting
in death, or property damage resulting from such Sign of from the acts or omissions of
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such Person, or his agents, servants, employees, contractors or sub -contractors, in the
construction, erection, maintenance, display, alteration, repair or removal of any Sign
erected in accordance with a permit which is issued hereunder. Likewise, the provisions
of this By-law shall not be construed as imposing on the Town, its officers, employees,
servants and agents, any responsibility or liability whatsoever by reason of the approval
of or issuance of a permit for any Sign of removal of any Sign.
2.2 INDEMNIFICATION:
The applicant for a permit for a Sign, and the owner and occupant of the lands and
Premises on which any Sign is erected, shall be jointly and severally responsible to
indemnify the Town, its officers, employees, servants and agents, from all loss,
damages, costs, expenses, claims, demands, actions, suits or other proceedings of
every nature and kind arising from and in consequence of the construction, erection,
maintenance, display, alteration, repair or removal of such Sign.
2.3 PERMITTED TEMPORARY SIGNS:
The following types of Temporary Signs are permitted in the Town of Aurora;
(a) Mobile Signs
(b) Real Estate Signs
(c) Election Signs
(d) Special Event Signs
(a) Sandwich Board Signs
(f) Banner Signs
All other types of Temporary Signs are not permitted.
3.0 MOBILE SIGNS:
No Person shall;
(a) locate or permit the location of a Mobile Sign on any Lot except in accordance
with the provisions of this By-law;
(b) locate or permit the location of a Mobile Sign on any Lot without first obtaining a
permit pursuant to this By-law and paying such fee as is set forth in Schedule
"A" to this By-law;
(c) locate or permit the location of a Mobile Sign on any Lot except on a Lot zoned
commercial, industrial or institutional or on an approved municipal right -of -away;
(d) locate or permit the location of a Portable Sign on any Lot which is not owned or
leased by that Person without first obtaining a current and valid licence to carry
on the business of leasing mobile Signs, pursuant to By-law 4258-04.P, as
amended or successor legislation thereto. Where the owner of a Lot can show
that they are the owner of a Portable Sign, the requirement to be licensed is not
required;
(a) locate or permit the location of more than one Mobile Sign on any Lot at any one
in time;
(f) locate or permitthe location of any Mobile Signs on any single Lotfor more than
eight weeks In a single calendar;
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(g) locate or permit a Mobile Sign to be illuminated or employ any flashing or
sequential light, or a mechanical or electronic device to provide or simulate
motion;
(h) locate or permit a Mobile Sign to be erected on a property so as not to interfere
with pedestrian and/or vehicular traffic;
(i) locate or permit a Mobile Sign having a maximum Height measured from grade
greater than 2.7 metres;
Q) locate or permit a Mobile Sign to be located closer than 1.0 metres to a property
line or within a day -light triangle referred to in Zoning By-law 2213-78, as
amended;
(k) locate or permit the location of a Mobile Sign on any Lot without first having
provided security in a form satisfactory to the Director and in the amount as set
forth in Schedule "A" to this By-law. Such security shall be for the purpose of
ensuring the applicant's compliance with the terms of this By-law and the
application for permit;
(1) locate or permit the location of any Mobile Sign except entirely on the Lot
specified in a permit issued pursuant to this by-law;
3.1 FEE EXEMPT MOBILE SIGNS
Mobile Signs forthe purpose of promoting non-profit, charitable and community events
shall be permitted and exempt from the prescribed fees provided;
(a) there is no commercial advertising included in the message;
(b) the Signs are located for a period not to exceed 14 days prior to the event;
(c) _ a plan outlining the proposed location and nature of the message is provided
and reviewed by the Director;
(d) the maximum number of Signs be approved by the Director;
(a) where required approval from other affected agencies is obtained;
(f) the property owner gives permission for the placement of the sign(s).
4.0 REAL ESTATE SIGNS:
No Person shall;
(a) locate or permit the location of a Real Estate Sign exceeding 1.0 m2 in Sign
area in a residential zone;
(b) locate or permit the location of a Real Estate Sign exceeding 2.0 m2 in other
zones which advertises the sale, rental, or lease of the Lot, or Premises, on
which said Signs are located. A Real Estate Sign not exceeding 3.0 m2 shall be
permitted on a Lot having over 30.4 m frontage, which advertises the sale,
rental, or lease of the Lot, or Premises, on which said Signs are located;
(c) locate or permit the location of more than one Real Estate Sign per Lot;
(d) locate or permit the location of a Real Estate Sign on a Lot for more than thirty
(30) days after the Premises or Lot advertised has been sold, rented or leased;
(a) locate or permit the location of Real Estate Sign on a Lot other than the Lot for
sale, lease or rent
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5.0 ELECTION SIGNS:
1. No Person shall;
(a) locate or permit the location of an Election Sign larger than 2 m2 in Sign
Area;
(b) locate or permit the location of an Election Sign in contravention of The
Elections Act or Municipal Elections Act or any other relevant legislation.
2. Every Person shall:
(a) remove all Election Signs within four days (4) after the election for which such
Signs have been erected.
6.0 SPECIAL EVENT SIGNS:
1. No Person shall:
(a) permit commercial advertising to be included in the message;
(b) permit signs to be erected for a period of more than 14 days prior to the event;
2. Every Person shall:
(a) provide a plan outlining the proposed locations and nature of the message for
review by the Director;
(b) the maximum number of signs be approved by the Director;
(c) where required obtain approval from other affected agencies is obtained;
(d) obtain permission from the private property owner(s) for the placement of the
sign(s).
(a) notifythe Director in writing of the purpose, content and locations of Signs seven
days prior to their placement;
(f) remove all Special Event Signs within forty-eight (48) hours after the event for
which such Signs have been erected.
7.0 SANDWICH BOARD SIGNS:
1. No Person shall:
(a) locate or permit the location of more than one Sandwich Board Sign per
Premises;
(b) locate or permit the location of a Sandwich Board Sign largerthan 1 m2 in Sign
area per side;
(c) locate or permit the location of a Sandwich Board Sign on Town Property or a
property other than where the business is being conducted;
(d) fail to remove a Sandwich Board Sign at the close of business each night;
(e) locate or permit a Mobile Sign to be located closer than 1.0 metres to a property
line or within a day -light triangle referred to in Zoning By-law 2213-78, as
amended.
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(f) locate or erect a sandwich board sign on a property when a mobile sign
permit is issued to the same business on the same premises.
8.0 BANNER SIGNS:
No Person shall:
(a) locate or permit the location of more than one Banner Sign per Premises;
(b) locate or permit the location of a Banner Sign larger than 36 ft2 in Sign Area;
(c) locate or permit the location of a Banner Sign on Town Property or a property
other than where the business is being conducted;
(d) erect a Banner Sign for in excess of eight weeks per calendar year;
(e) locate or permit a Banner Sign to be located anywhere other than on the front
fagade or wall of a Premises;
(f) locate or permit a Banner Sign to be located lower than eight feetfrom the grade
of the Premises.
(g) notwithstanding subsection (e) a Banner Sign advertising a Special Event
may be located or erected on a Premises other then on the facade
9.0 EXEMPTED SIGNS:
Temporary Signs erected by any level of government or government agency for any
function or event authorized by the Town of Aurora shall be exempt from the
requirements of the by-law.
10.0 REVOCATION OF PERMIT:
The Director may issue a Notice of Violation to any person:
(a) Having erected or altered or caused to be erected or altered a sign without first
having obtained a sign permit from the Town; or
(b) Having obtained a permit, has caused to be erected or altered a sign not in
accordance with the approved plans in respect of which a permit was issued;
or
(c) Having erected or altered or caused to be erected or altered a sign in
contravention with this By-law or any part thereof.
11.0 UNSAFE SIGNS:
(a) Where in the opinion of the Director a Sign is unsafe, the Director may by Notice
of Violation issued require the owner of the Lot on which the Sign is located to
remove or repair the Sign within the time specified in the Notice;
(b) Upon receipt of a Notice of Violation served in accordance the owner shall take
the necessary steps to comply with the Notice, failing which the Town may
cause the Sign to be removed at expense of the owner, and the Town may
recover the costs incurred by action or in like manner as municipal taxes.
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12.0 REMOVAL OF UNLAWFUL SIGNS:
(a) Whenever contravention of this By-law is apparent, an order to comply with the
By-law maybe issued to the Person who is responsible for the work; said order
shall outline the nature of the contravention. In the event that the responsible
Person cannot be found to receive the order, the order may be either posted on
the property or mailed to the responsible Person to the last known address for
that Person and shall be deemed to be the equivalent of personal service;
(b) In the event that an orderto comply is not complied with, the Director may direct
Town staff or an independent contractorto enter onto the land and remove such
Sign;
(c) Where a Sign is erected or displayed in contravention of this By-law, such Sign
may be removed and the owner would be required to pay retrieval fee as
outlined in Schedule "A" of this by-law.
13.0 ADMINISTRATIVE APPROVALS
The Director is authorized to approve the content, size and location of Special Event
Signs.
14.0 VALIDITY:
In the event any part or provision of this By-law is held to be illegal or void, this shall not
have the effect of making illegal or void any of the other parts or provisions thereof,
which may or shall be determined to be legal.
15.0 SHORT TITLE:
This By-law shall be known and cited as the "Temporary Sign By-law".
16.0 REPEAL OF BY-LAW
By-law 4622-04.P is hereby repealed.
17.0 PENALTY:
Any Person who contravenes any provisions of this By-law is guilty of an offence and
upon conviction liable to a fine pursuant to the Provincial Offences Act.
READ A FIRST AND SECOND TIME THIS 24TH DAY OF APRIL, 2007.
READ A THIRD TIME AND FINALLY PASSED THIS 24TH DAY OFAPRIL, 2007.
PHYLLIS M. MORRIS, MAYOR B. PANIZZA, TOWN CLERK
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SCHEDULE"A"
PERMIT FEES:
The fees to be paid to the Town of Aurora for Temporary Sign permits shall be as
follows:
1. Mobile Signs Permits
2. Securities for Mobile Sign
3. Sign retrieval fee
$30.00 per two week
$500.00
$20,00 per sign
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�oWn ofg4 THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF AURORA
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A By-law Number 4898-07.P
BEING A BY-LAW respecting
permanent signs within the
Town of Aurora.
WHEREAS the provisions of Section 99 of the Municipal Act 2001, as amended, permits
Council to pass by-laws respecting advertising devices, including signs;
AND WHEREAS the Town of Aurora enacted By-law 4622-04.P, being the Sign By-law,
under the provisions of the former Municipal Act;
AND WHEREAS the Town of Aurora enacted various amendments to By-law 4622-04.P
under the provisions of the former Municipal Act;
AND WHEREAS it is deemed necessary to enact a by-law respecting advertising
devices, including signs to incorporate the amendments to By-law 4622-04.P, as
amended, under the provisions of the new Municipal Act 2001 within the Town of
Aurora.
NOW THEREFORE THE MUNICIPAL COUNCIL OF THE CORPORATION OF THE
TOWN OF AURORA ENACTS AS FOLLOWS:
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SECTION
TITLE
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TITLE.........................................................................................
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DEFINITIONS............................................................................
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ADMINISTRATION. ...................................................................
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EXEMPT SIGNS ................................. -................. ....................
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GENERAL PROVISIONS..........................................................
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SIGNS PERMITTED IN RESIDENTIAL ZONES .......................
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SIGNS PERMITTED IN COMMERCIAL ZONES .......................
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SIGNS PERMITTED IN SHOPPING CENTRES .......................
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SIGNS PERMITTED IN INDUSTRIAL ZONES .........................
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SIGNS PERMITTED IN A BUSINESS PARK ZONE .................
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SIGNS PERMITTED IN INSTITUTIONAL ZONES ....................
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SIGNS PERMITTED IN RURAL, OPEN SPACE OR
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ZONES ..............................
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REPEALED BY-LAWS..............................................................
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SCHEDULE "A" - PERMIT FEES.............................................................
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SCHEDULE'B" - PROPOSED SPECIAL SIGN DISTRICT .....................
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SECTION 1 — TITLE
1.1 SHORT TITLE:
This By-law shall be known and cited as the "Sign By-law".
1.2 INTENT AND SCOPE:
This By-law shall apply to the whole of the Town. The intent of this By-law is
to regulate permanent signs in relation to community appearance, safety and
the impact on areas, properties or buildings identified for their historical
significance
SECTION 2 — DEFINITIONS
In this By-law, the terms herein shall have corresponding meanings as follows:
2.1 ALTER, ALTERED or ALTERATION:
Means any change to the sign structure or the sign face with the exception of:
(a) a change in the message displayed by a sign,
(b) the re -arrangement of numerals, letters or copy applied directly to the
face of a sign specifically designed and intended to be periodically
rearranged.
(c) Repair and maintenance of a sign as required by this By-law.
22 DEVELOPMENT AREA:
Means an area designated for development and which is appropriately zoned for
the use being advertised, or for which a valid application to permit such
development is under consideration by the Municipality.
2.3 DIRECTOR: -
Means the Director of Building Administration of the Town or their authorized
designate.
2.4 ERECT:
Means the placement, installation or relocation of any sign or part thereof.
2.5 HEIGHT:
Means the vertical distance measured from the average grade immediately
below the sign to the highest point of the sign or sign structure, whichever is
greatest.
2.6 HERITAGE ADVISORY COMMITTEE OF AURORA:
Means the Municipal Heritage Advisory Committee of Aurora as established
under the Ontario Heritage Act.
2.7 LOT:
Means a parcel of land, whether or not occupied by a building or a structure,
with frontage on a street.
2.8 LOT, CORNER:
Means a lot situated atthe intersection of and abutting two (2) or more streets or
two (2) parts of the same street provided that the angle of intersection of such
streets or parts thereof is not more than one hundred and thirty-five (135)
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degrees.
2.9 LOT, FRONTAGE:
Means the cumulative length of all boundaries separating the lotfrom anystreet.
2.10 LOT, THROUGH:
Means a lot bounded on two (2) opposite sides by streets.
2.11 MENU BOARD:
Means a sign erected as part of a drive-thru facility and used to display and
provide pricing for products and/or services available at the drive-thru business.
2.12 OWNER:
Means a person who owns or is in control of the premises, building or other
structure or part thereof, and includes a lessee or a mortgagee in possession.
2.13 PERSON:
Means an individual, association, firm, partnership, corporation, trust,
incorporated company, corporation created under 'The Condominium Act",
organization, trustee or agent, and the heirs, executors or other legal
representatives of a person to whom the context can apply according to law.
2.14 PLANNER:
Means a Planner with the Planning and - Development Services
Department of the Town of Aurora.
2.15 PREMISES:
Means the area of a building(s) or part thereof and/or land(s) or part thereof
occupied by a user or proposed to be occupied by a user. In a multiple
occupancy building, each single occupancy shall be considered a separate
premise.
2.16 PRE -MENU BOARD:
Means a sign erected as part of a drive-thru facility and used only to display
products and services available at the drive-thru business.
2.17 REGION:
Means the Regional Municipality of York as described in the Regional
Municipality of York Act, R.S.O., 1990, c. R.18, as amended
2.18 SHOPPING CENTRE:
Means a group of commercial uses, which has been designed, developed and
managed as a unit by a single owner ortenant, ora group of owners ortenants,
with off-street parking provided on the property, as distinguished from a
business area comprised of unrelated individual uses.
2.19 SIGN: -
Means any device, fixture cr structu re or any part thereof, or any device attached
thereto, or painted or represented thereon that uses form, graphic, illumination,
symbol or writing to advertise, identify, announce the purpose of or identify the
purpose of a person or entity or to communicate information of any kind to the
public but does not include temporary signs such as sandwich board signs,
inflatable signs, portable signs or banner signs or signs displayed inside a
building.
2.20 SIGN AREA:
Means:
(a) The area of the display surface including the boarder or the frame; or
(b) The aggregate area of the display surfaces lying within the extremities of
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and wholly enclosing the individual components of the sign, if the sign
does not have a border or frame or is located on a canopy or awning; or
(c) Where a sign has two display surfaces with the thickness of the sign not
greater than to accommodate the structure and not used as a display
surface, the area of one display surface.
2.21 SIGN, AWNING:
Means a sign affixed to a roof -like covercomprised of cloth, plastic orothernon-
rigid material mounted on a frame attached to the wall of a building butdoes not
include a canopy sign or freestanding canopy sign.
2.22 SIGN, CANOPY:
Means a sign affixed to a permanent rigid structure with or without supporting
columns attached to and projecting from the exterior face of a building but does
not include an awning sign or freestanding canopy sign.
2.23 SIGN, BILLBOARD:
Means a sign erected and maintained to advertise, market or promote a
business, product, service or activity not conducted or produced, sold, stored or
assembled within the building or upon the premise on which the sign is erected.
2.24 SIGN, DEVELOPMENT:
Means a sign erected upon any lands, buildings or structures within a
development area which displays a message or information regarding a
development in progress or a proposed development but does not include a
Residential Development Sign.
2.25 SIGN, DIRECTIONAL:
Means a sign for the public safety or convenience which provides direction to a
place, regulates traffic or designates the location of a parking or loading area
and bearing no commercial advertising. A Directional Sign may take the form of
a ground sign, wall sign, canopy sign, free-standing canopy sign, or awning sign.
2.26 SIGN, DIRECTORY:
Means a sign devoted exclusively to the listing of all occupants or tenants of a
building or property.
2.27 SIGN, FACE:
Means the opaque, transparent or translucent surface of a sign, upon, against or
through which the message of the sign is displayed, and is the area defined by a
geometric shape within a perimeter bounded by the inside of the sign frame or
sign structure.
2.28 SIGN, FREE STANDING CANOPY:
Means a sign affixed to a permanent rigid structure providing protection from the
weather supported on columns and unenclosed on all sides.
2,29 SIGN, GROUND:
Means a sign, erected in a fixed location and supported byone ormore uprights,
poles, braces, or on a structural base placed in or upon the ground, butdoes not
include a billboard sign.
2.30 SIGN, NUMBER OF:
Means for the purpose of determining number of signs, a sign shall be
considered to be a single display surface or display device where individual
elements are organized, related, and composed to form a unit. Where individual
sign components are displayed in a random manner without organized
relationship orwhere the components are not interdependent, each component
shall be considered to be a single sign.
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2.31 SIGN, PROJECTING:
Means a sign other than a wall sign which is affixed to a building, wall or
structure and which projects approximately perpendicular from same for a
distance greater than 500mm but does not include a canopy or awning sign.
2.32 SIGN, READOGRAPH:
Means the portion of a permanent sign on which the copy is changed manually
or electronically with letters or pictorial panels.
2.33 SIGN, RESIDENTIAL DEVLOPMENT:
Means a sign erected upon on any lands, buildings or structures which
displays a message or information regarding a proposed or in progress
residential development.
2.34 SIGN, ROOF:
Means a sign erected entirely on or above the roof of a building.
2.35 SIGN, STRUCTURE:
Means the support, uprights, bracing and framework of the sign.
2.36 SIGN, UNSAFE:
Means a sign or sign structure which is structurally unsafe, orwhich constitutes
a fire, traffic, or pedestrian hazard, or which impedes a means of egress from
any building, premises or property, orotherwise constitutes a risk tothe safetyof
persons or property in, or adjacent to, a premises. -
2.37 SIGN, WALL:
Means a sign affixed to and structurally supported on the wall of a building which
is parallel to and projects not more than 500 mm from the face of the building
and a structure.
2.38 STREET:
Means a public highway as defined by "The Municipal Act' and 'The Highway
TraffcAct' but shall exclude a lane or any private right-of-wayor unopened road
allowance, or any street which is shown on a Registered Plan of Subdivision
which has been deemed notto bee registered plan of subdivision under Section
29 of "The Planning Act', or which has not been assumed by the Town.
2.39 TOWN:
Means the Corporation of the Town of Aurora.
2.40 UNDEFINED TERM:
For definition of terms requiring clarification such as apartment, non -conforming,
etc., the definitions outlined in the Town of Aurora Zoning By-law 2213.78, as
amended, shall be utilized where applicable.
2.41 ZONE:
Means a designated area of land use shown on Schedule "A" of the Town of
Aurora Zoning By-law Number 2213-78, as amended.
SECTION 3 — ADMINISTRATION
This By-law shall be administered and enforced by the Director of Building
Administration.
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3.1 RESPONSIBILITY:
Neither the granting of a permit nor the review of the plans and specifications
nor inspections made by the Town shall in any way relieve the owner or any
other person from full responsibility for carrying out the work or having the work
carried out in complete accordance with the requirements of this By-law or any
other By-law or Law applicable to the sign.
3.2 RESPONSIBILITY RE: APPLICATION FOR PERMIT:
No person shall make an application for a sign permit who is not the owner of
the property or the owners authorized agent. Nor shall any person submit false
or misleading information or documents or make omissions that may mislead in
connection with any application for a sign permit, detail of construction or
revision thereto.
3.3 RESPONSIBILITY RE: PERMITS:
No person shall work or authorize work to proceed on any sign for which a
permit is required and which has not been obtained. Where a sign is found to
be in contravention of this By-law the Town, its servants or agents, may issue a
Notice of Violation as per Section 3.19 of this By-law or may impose a penalty
under Section 3.20 of this By-law.
3.4 SIGN PERMIT REQUIRED:
(a) Except as permitted in Section 4, no person shall erect or alter a
permanent sign unless a permit under this bylaw for the sign has been
obtained from the Director.
(b) A sign permit shall not be issued to erect or alter a sign unless an
application for the sign has been submitted in accordance with
subsection 3.5 and has been approved by the Director as being in
conformity with this By-law and all other applicable By-laws and laws
regulating signage.
(c) A permit shall become null and void upon removal of the sign other than
the temporary removal as agreed to by the Director in writing for the
purpose of repair.
3.5 APPLICATIONS FOR PERMITS, INFORMATION REQUIRED:
Every application for sign permit shall include:
(a) A complete application form as prescribed by the Director including the
full name and contact information of the owner, the applicant, the
designer and/or the person responsible for the installation of the
proposed sign.
(b) A Description of the land on which the proposed sign is to be erected or
altered, by street address or equivalent that will readily identify and
specifically locate the sign.
(c) A fully dimensioned site plan drawn to scale showing all property fines of
the lot on which the sign is to be erected or altered and the location of the
sign in relation to the lot lines, buildings and other structures.
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(d) Plans and specifications drawn to scale showing sufficient detail to
determine compliance with this By-law and the Ontario Building Code
including location, size and graphics of proposed sign, construction
materials and specifications respecting structural support and framework
of the sign. Plans and specifications are to be submitted in duplicate,
unless otherwise stated.
(e) Full payment of the required fee in accordance with Schedule "A"
appended hereto.
3.6 ABANDONED PERMIT APPLICATIONS:
An application for sign permit will be deemed to have been abandoned six (6)
months after the date of filing unless the permit has been issued. In the case of
abandonment, the application may be cancelled without notice and all plans and
specifications will be returned to the applicant at the address shown on the
application.
3.7 HERITAGE REVIEW:
(a) In keeping with the intent and scope of the By-law, signs which are
proposed to be erected on a building or property that is currently on the
Town of Aurora's List of Heritage Properties or within the area delineated
on Schedule "B" of this By-law, as amended and for which permits are
required, are subject to review and approval by the Planner on behalf of
the Heritage Advisory Committee of Aurora prior to the issuance of the
permit.
(b) In addition to Section 3.5 every application in clause (a) above submitted
to the Planner for review shall be accompanied by plans drawn to scale
clearly showing;
(i) The type, character, dimensions and design of the proposed
sign including historically appropriate colours of the sign and
lettering in fonts such as Roman, Clarendon, Egyptian or sans
serif styles.
(ii) The proposed means of illumination.
(iii) Any other information the Planner may prescribe or require.
3.8 REGIONAL APPROVAL:
Approval from the Region must be obtained prior to the issuance of a sign
permit for any sign fronting on a Regional Road.
3.9 MINISTRY OF TRANSPORTATION PERMIT:
A permit from the Ministry of Transportation may be required for any sign
within 400 metres of any Provincial Highway Right of Way prior to the
Issuance of a sign permit under this By-law.
3.10 REVISIONS TO APPLICATION OR APPROVED DOCUMENTS:
Revisions maybe made without charge to the applicant for approved documents
provided they do not require in the opinion of the Director additional work by the
Town.
3.11 SIGN VARIANCES:
The Council of the Town may, upon the application of any person, authorize sign
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variances from the provisions of this By-law, provided that in the opinion of the
Council, the general intent and purpose of the By-law are maintained and
provided that the appropriate variance application fee in accordance with
Schedule "A" has been paid. Council shall have regard to and may impose as
terms of such a variance, limitations on the total amount of signs and the types
of signs that are situated on the premises and on the property containing the
premises.
3.12 EXPIRATION OF PERMIT:
Every permit issued by the Town shall expire six (6) months from the date of
issuance unless the sign applied for has been erected In conformity with the
application and this By-law within that time. .
3.13 RENEWAL OF PERMIT:
Where, before the expiry date of a permit, an application is made to extend the
permit for a further six (6) months, the Town may renew the permit upon
payment of the fee in accordance with Schedule "A" of this By-law where the
sign continues to conform to all applicable By-laws and/or governmental
regulations in effect at the time of renewal.
3.14 REVOCATION OF PERMIT:
A permit maybe revoked by the Town under the following circumstances:
(a) Where the sign does not conform to this By-law and amendments
thereto.
(b) Wherethesign does notconformto anyregulation, law or requirement of
any governmental authority having jurisdiction over the area where the
sign is situated.
(c) Where the permit has been issued based on false or misleading
information.
(d) Where the permit has been issued in error by the Town.
(a) Where the sign erected does not conform with the plans or specifications
approved by the Town on which the permit was issued.
3.15 FEES:
(a) Fees payable under this By-law are as set out in Schedule "A".
(b) Fees set out in Schedule "A" are for the cost of the application, including
review for compliance to the By-law, processing and issuance and are
non-refundable.
3.16 UNSAFE SIGNS:
(a) Where in the opinion of the Director of the Town a sign is unsafe, the
Director shall by Notice of Violation issued in accordance with Section
3.19 require the owner of the lot on which the sign is located to remove or
repair the sign within the time specified in the Notice.
(b) Upon receipt of a Notice of Violation served in accordance with Section
3.19, the owner shall take the necessary step to comply with the Notice,
failing which the Town may cause the sign to be removed at expense of
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the owner, and the Town may recover the costs incurred by action or in
like manner as municipal taxes.
3.17 MAINTENANCE:
The owner of the lands or premises upon which any signor advertising device is
located shall maintain or cause such signor advertising device to be maintained
in a proper state of repair so that such sign or advertising device does not
become unsafe, unsightly, dangerous or a nuisance. All signs shall be
completely operative at all times.
3.18 UNLAWFUL SIGNS:
(a) The Director may issue a Notice of Violation to any person:
(1) Having erected or altered or caused to be erected or altered a
sign without first having obtained a sign permit from the Town; or
(ii) Having obtained a permit, has caused to be erected or altered a
sign not in accordance with the approved plans in respect of
which a permit was issued; or
(iii) Having erected or altered or caused to be erected or altered a
sign in contravention with this By-law or any part thereof.
(b) Upon receipt of the Notice of Violation served in accordance with Section
3.19, the person shall proceed within the specified time on the Notice to
remove the sign or make it comply with this By-law. If the person fails to
comply with the Notice, the Town may order the sign to be removed at
the expense of the owner and the Town may recover the costs incurred
by action or in like manner as municipal taxes.
3.19 NOTICE OF VIOLATION:
(a) Where contravention of this By-law is apparent, a Notice of Violation may
be issued by the Town to the person who is responsible for the work or to
the owner of the lands. The Notice shall;
(1) Outline the nature of the contravention and the Section of the
By-law so contravened; and
(ii) Direct that the contravention be abated within a specified time.
(b) The Notice Is deemed to have been received by the person upon;
(1) Personal service of the Notice to the party being served; or
(ii) Posting a copy of the Notice on the land on which the sign is
located; or
(iii) Sending by registered mail a copyof the Notice tothe last known
address of the owner.
3.20 PENALTY:
Any person who contravenes any provisions of this By-law is guilty of an offence
and shall, upon conviction, pay a fine not exceeding the sum of Two Thousand
Dollars ($2,000.00) for each offence committed pursuant to the Municipal Act
and the Provincial Offences Act.
In addition, where a security deposit has been posted for a sign permit, in
accordance with Schedule "A", said securltyshall be forfeited upon expiration of
the time frame for which a permit was issued notwithstanding Section 3.12
herein and said sign shall be considered to be unlawful as per Section 3.18
herein.
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3.21 INDEMNIFICATION:
The applicant for a permit for a sign, and the owner and occupant of the lands
and premises on which any sign is erected, shall be jointly and severally
responsible to indemnify the Town, its officers, employees, servants and agents,
from all loss, damages, costs, expenses, claims, demands, actions, suits or
other proceedings of every nature and kind arising from and in consequence of
the construction, erection, maintenance, display, alteration, repair or removal of
such sign.
3.22 VALIDITY:
In the event any part or provision of this By-law is held to be illegal or void, this
shall not have the effect of making illegal or void any of the other parts or
provisions thereof, which may or shall be determined to be legal.
3.23 CONFLICTING BY-LAWS:
Where there is a conflict of the provisions between this By-law and any other By-
law of the Town regulating signage, the provisions of the By-law deemed by the
Director to be the most restrictive shall prevail.
SECTION 4 — EXEMPT SIGNS
4.1 The provisions of this bylaw shall not apply to the erection of the following types
of signs:
(a) One sign containing the name, address and profession of a resident or
occupant which may incorporate hours of work, operation or availability.
The aforementioned sign shall not be more than 0.2 m' in sign area and
shall not include any commercial advertising.
(b) One identification and vacancy information sign for a duplex dwelling,
triplex dwelling, double duplex dwelling or converted dwelling not
exceeding 0.2m2 in sign area and shall not include any commercial
advertising.
(c) No Trespassing signs or other signs regulating the use of property
provided such signs are no more than 0.2 m2 in sign area.
(d) Directional Sign not exceeding 0.5 m' in sign area in a Residential Zone
and 1 m2 in sign area in other zones.
(a) Signs erected by a governmental body, or under the direction of such a
body, bearing no commercial advertising such as but not limited to traffic
signs, rail road crossing signs, safety signs, signs identifying public
schools or public buildings, public information signs and other signs of a
similar nature.
(f) Memorial signs and plaques identifying a building or structure and its
architectural or historical significance not exceeding 0.5 m2 in sign area.
Flags bearing the crest or insignia of any corporation, government, agen,
(g) Planning application, development and information signs erected at the
request of the Town.
(h) Construction signs not exceeding 4.6 m' in sign area incidental to building
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construction erected within the area designated for such purposes
provided there is an active building permit to construct on file with the
Director. Such sign shall not be erected more than thirty (30) days priorto
the commencementof construction and shall be removed as soon as the
construction is completed or discontinued for a period exceeding sixty
(60) days.
(1) Signs affixed to a wall entryfeature displaying the name and address of a
residential or other community approved by Leisure Services through a
Planning Development approval process.
Q) Public transit shelter advertising or any advertising on street furniture and
fixtures approved by the Town or Region.
SECTION 5 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
The following provisions shall apply in all zones and to all use categories.
5A PERMITTED SIGNS:
The following types of signs are permitted in the Town of Aurora;
(a)
Wall signs
(b)
Awning Signs
(c)
Canopy Signs
(d)
Projecting Signs
(e)
Ground Signs
5.2 EXISTING SIGNS:
Any sign erected before the day this By-law came into force may remain and
continue to be used and maintained notwithstanding that it does not conform
with the provisions of this By-law, provided that:
(a) No such sign shall be altered or relocated whatsoever, unless the
alteration or relocation conforms or is made to conform with the all the
applicable provisions of this By-law.
(b) Notwithstanding the foregoing nothing shall preventthe maintenance of a
non -conforming sign.
5.3 DEVELOPMENT SIGNS:
Except as outlined in Section 5.4, Development Signs are permitted in all
development areas subject to the following regulations:
(a) Shall be a wall sign or ground sign only and shall comply with the
provisions respectively with other parts of this By-law;
(b) Shall face a public highway orroad; and
(c) Shall be permitted for a maximum period of 3 years
An application for a Development Sign shall be accompanied by a refundable
security in accordance with Schedule "A" in addition to the permit fee. The
security shall be refunded when such signs have been removed to the
satisfaction of the Town. Development Signs which are not removed within 14
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days of the 3 year expiry date or notification thereof and for which no written
extension of time shall have the security posted for same cashed by the Town.
Such security may be used for the costs associated with the administration and
removal of the sign.
5A RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT SIGNS:
Notwithstanding Section 5.3, Residential Development Signs shall comply with
the following provisions:
(a) On -Site Signs:
(i) Shall be located within the residential development..
(ii) Shall advertise only the residential development in which the sign
is located and not the sale of lots elsewhere or the realtors,
developers or landowner's business in general.
(iii) A maximum of two signs shall be permitted per builder and the
total combined sign area for each builder shall not exceed 20 m'.
(iv) Shall be illuminated only from an external source.
(b) Off -site Signs:
(1) Notwithstanding the number of builders the maximum number of
off -site signs permitted shall be limited to 2 ground signs with any
one ground sign having a maximum sign area of 20 m'.
(ii) Shall not be erected in a location which may obstruct the view of
traffic.
(Ili) Shall advertise only the residential development concerned and
not the realtors, landowners or developers business in general.
(iv) Shall not advertise for residential developments which are not
located within the Town.
Residential Development Signs shall be removed upon substantial completion of
the residential development to which the sign relates or to a maximum of three
years.
An application for a Residential Development Sign shall be accompanied by a
refundable security in accordance with Schedule "A" in addition to the permit
fee. The security shall be refunded when such signs have been removed to the
satisfaction of the Town. Residential Development Signs which are not removed
within 14 days of the 3 year expiry date or notification thereof and for which no
written extension of time shall have the security posted for same cashed by the
Town. Such security may be used for the costs associated with the
administration and removal of the sign.
5.5 COMPLIANCE WITH ZONING BY-LAW:
No person shall erect or maintain a sign upon a lot or premises unless it is
accessory to a use that is lawfully being operated on such premises.
5.6 BILLBOARD SIGNS:
Billboard signs are permitted to be displayed by service groups and
organizations such as the Chamber of Commerce, Optimists, Lions Club, etc.,
which are recognized as being such by The Town.
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5.7 LIMIT ON NUMBER OF SIGNS PER PREMISES:
Except as otherwise permitted in this By-lawthe number of signs shall be limited
to:
(a) One (1) ground sign per lot; and
(b) For multi -tenant buildings one (1) of any of the following per business
premise:
(1) wall sign, awning sign or canopy sign,except that where a business
premise is located on a corner or through lot or has entrances on two
(2) or more public highways, or has both a front and a rear public
entrance one (1) additional wall sign is permitted;
(c) For single -tenant buildings walls signs, awning signs and canopy signs
are only permitted on one wall face or elevation in accordance with the
maximum sign area provisions for the zone in which they are located,
except that where a business premise is located on a corner or through
lot or has entrances on two (2) or more public highways, or has both a
front and a rear public entrance, one (1) additional wall sign is permitted;
and
(d) One (1) projecting sign.
5.8 ILLUMINATION:
Signs shall not be illuminated in such a way that eitherthe sign or the method of
illumination creates a hazard or a nuisance. Illuminated signs shall be designed
and erected so that light from such signs is deflected away from any adjacent
residential premises.
5.9 WALL SIGNS:
The following regulations shall apply to wall signs:
(a) No wall sign, or part thereof, shall extend above the top extremity of the
wall upon which it is placed.
(b) No wall sign, or partthereof, shall extend laterally beyond the extremities
of the wall upon which it is placed.
(c) No wall sign, or part thereof, that projects more than 50 mm from the wall
upon which it is placed shall be located less than 2.4 metres above the
grade below such sign.
(d) No wall sign, or part thereof, shall project more than 500 mm from the
wall upon which it is placed.
(a) Wall signs shall only be located at the level having direct access to an
exterior public way except that where a premise occupies all levels in a
multi-storey building the wall sign may be located above the level having
direct access to an exterior public way.
(f) Wall signs permitted on any wall of a commercial, industrial or
institutional building shall have a maximum sign area of 0.75 mz per
horizontal linear metre of the wall face.
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(g) Notwithstanding item (f) above any wall facing, and within twenty (20)
metres of a Residential Zone shall have no wall signs otherthan a single
Directory Wall Sign with a maximum sign area of 0.5 mz.
(h) Wall signs shall not cover more than 20% in total aggregate area of the
wall on which they are erected, displayed or placed.
(i) The total area of any single wall sign per business premise shall not
exceed 35 m2.
(m) Wall signs shall not be painted on the exterior walls of any building
excluding a mural which has been approved by Council.
5.10 GROUND SIGNS:
The following regulations shall apply to all ground signs:
(a) The maximum number and area of all ground signs shall comply with the
provisions contained within this By-law for the zone designation in which
the ground sign is erected.
(b) Ground signs shall only be erected on lots having a minimum frontage of
12.2 metres.
(c) Ground signs shall be located between the street line and the minimum
setback lines defined for the applicable zone in By-law 2213-78 as
amended.
(d) Ground signs shall not be located within a 7.5 metre radius of a traffic
light.
(a) Ground signs shall be setback from common lot boundarieswith adjacent
lots a minimum of 1.5 metres or the height of the sign, whichever is
greater.
(f) Ground signs erected in non-residential zones shall be setback from the
boundaries of any adjacent Residential Zone a minimum of 9.0 metres.
(g) A ground sign including any part of its structure shall be setback a
minimum of 1.0 metre from any driveway, unless located on a traffic
island separating the lanes of a two-way driveway.
(h) The minimum distance between ground signs on any one lot shall be not
less than 15.0 metres.
(1) The minimum distance between a ground sign and a traffic light shall not
be less than 7.5 metres.
Q) Except as provided in Section 8 for Shopping Centres, no ground sign
shall exceed 7.5 metres in height and 3.6 metres in anyone dimension of
sign face.
(k) On a corner lot, ground signs shall be not be erected within the triangular
area enclosed by the intersecting street lines for a distance of six (6)
metres from their point of intersection.
(1) Ground signs may be illuminated internally or externally.
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(m) Ground signs shall not obstruct or encroach upon a required parking
space under the Town of Aurora Zoning Bylaw,
5.11 READOGRAPH SIGNS:
(a) Readograph signs are permitted only as an integral part of ground sign.
(b) The readograph portion of a ground sign shall be located a minimum of
2.4 metres above grade or in a secure enclosure.
5.12 AWNING SIGNS:
(a) No portion of an awning sign shall be located less than 2.4 metres above
finished grade immediately below such sign.
(b) An awning sign shall be designed as an integral part of the awning.
(c) No awning sign shall extend beyond the limits of the awning.
(d) Awning signs may be illuminated externally only.
5.13 CANOPY SIGNS:
(a) No portion of a canopy sign shall be located less than 2.4 metres above
finished grade immediately below such sign.
(b) A canopy sign shall be designed as an integral part of the attached or
free standing canopy fascia.
(c) No canopy sign shall extend beyond the limits of the canopy fascia.
(d) Canopy signs may be illuminated internally or externally.
5.14 PROJECTING SIGNS:
(a) No portion of a projecting sign shall be less than 2.4 metres above the
finished grade or floor level immediately below such sign.
(b) No projecting sign shall have more than two sign faces.
(c) Except as permitted in Section 7 "Signs permitted in Commercial Zones'
projecting signs shall be non -illuminated.
5.15 SIGNS FOR AUTOMOBILE SERVICE STATIONS OR GAS BARS,
INCLUDING A CAR WASH:
The following regulations shall apply to all signs erected for the use of an
automobile service station or gas bar:
(a) One wall sign is permitted on each wall except if the wall abuts a
Residential Zone. Wall signs shall not exceed 20% (twenty percent) of
the area of the wall to which the sign is attached.
(b) One ground sign per lot only is permitted with a maximum sign area of
10.0 m' and a maximum height of 7.5 metres, indicating the use(s) of the
lot or building. Where the property is a corner lot a second ground sign
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with a maximum sign area of 10.0 m' and maximum height of 7.5 metres
shall be permitted.
(c) The ground sign(s) permitted in subsection (b) may include an additional
sign face with an area not exceeding 2.5 m for posting the price of gas
and/or accessories that are associated with a service station, public
garage or gas bar.
(d) Signs customarily displayed on gasoline pumps which are an integral part
of the pump or pump island design.
(a) Except for canopy fascias facing a Residential Zone, one illuminated
Free -Standing Canopy Sign is permitted on each fascia of a canopy
having a maximum area of 50% of the canopy fascia.
5.16 MENU BOARD SIGNS:
(a) One menu board shall be permitted in association with a drive-thru facility
in a commercial zone, provided the menu board is a maximum height of
2.5 metres with a maximum sign area of 4 m'.
(b) One pre -menu board shall be permitted in association with a drive-thru
facility in a commercial zone, provided the pre -menu board is a maximum
height of 2.5 metres with a maximum sign area of 2 m2.
SECTION 6 — SIGNS PERMITTED IN RESIDENTIAL ZONES
6.1 Except as permitted in Section 6.2 only the following signs are permitted in a
Residential Zone:
(a) One identification wall sign not exceeding 9.0 m2 in sign area for an
apartment building.
(b) One identification and vacancy information ground sign for an apartment
building not exceeding 4.0 metres In height and 2.4 m2 in sign area.
6.2 In addition to other parts of this By-law, the following signs are permitted in an
R5 Exception Zone where a building contains commercial uses:
(a) Ground signs for single tenant buildings shall not exceed 1.5m' in area
per single sign face or 3.Om2 for all faces combined and shall not exceed
2.0 metres in height.
(b) Ground signs for multi -tenant buildings shall not exceed 2.Om' in area per
single sign face or4.Om' for all faces combined and shall not exceed 2.4
metres in height.
(c) The area of a wall sign or canopy sign shall not exceed 0.25m2 of sign
area per horizontal linear metre of wall face upon which such sign is
located with a maximum 1.25m' in sign area.
(d) Projecting signs shall not exceed 0.75m' in sign area per sign face.
(e) A maximum of two signs shall be permitted.
(f) Internally illuminated signs are not permitted
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SECTION 7 — SIGNS PERMITTED IN COMMERCIAL ZONES
7.1 The following signs shall be permitted in a Commercial Zone.
(a) Signs erected in a Commercial Zone shall comply with the provision
contained within Table 7.1.
Table 7.1 — Signs Permitted in Commercial Zones
Sign Type
Maximum Number
Maximum Sign Area
Maximum Height
Per Face
Wall,
See Section
- 0.75m' per linear
N/A
Awning or
5.7 (b) or (c)
metre of wall face
Canopy
to maximum of
20% wall coverage
- maximum 35 m2 in
total sign area
Projecting
See Section 5.7 (d)
2.0 m2
NIA
Ground
Minimum lot
10 mz
7.5 m
frontage of 12.2 m
to 75 m, maximum
_
1 sign
Ground
Lot frontage greater
10m2
7.5m
than 75 m,
maximum 2 signs
(b) One additional ground sign may be permitted for commercial properties
on a corner lot.
(c) Wall signs on an office building three or more storey in height shall only
be located on the first storey, the top storey, the parapet or the
mechanical penthouse.
(d) No ground sign shall be permitted on a lot having a street frontage of less
than 12.2 metres.
(e) No ground sign shall be permitted in any C1 Local Commercial Zone or
C2 Central Commercial Zone.
(f) Projecting signs are permitted to be illuminated externally.
SECTION 8 — SIGNS PERMITTED IN SHOPPING CENTRES
The following signs shall be permitted for Shopping Centres other than Shopping
Centres located in a Local Commercial C1 Zone and a Central Commercial C2 Zone:
(a) Signs erected for a Shopping Centre on a lot having a lot area of 1.0 he
to 4.0 ha shall comply with the provisions contained within Table 8.1.
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Table 8.1 — Regulations for Shopping Centre Signs on a
Lot of 1.0 he to 4.0 ha in Area
Sign
Maximum Number
Maximum Sign Area
Maximum Height
Type
Per Face
Ground
1 sign for each 100
10 m'
9.0 m
m of lot frontage to
a maximum of 2
signs
Wall,
See Section
- 0.75 m2 per linear
N/A
Awning
5.7 (b) or (c)
metre of wall face to
or
maximum 20% wall
Canopy
coverage
- maximum 35 m' in
total sign area
(b) Signs erected for a Shopping Centre on a lot having a lot area over 4.0
he shall comply with the provisions contained within Table 8.2.
Table 8.2 — Regulations for Shopping Centre Signs on a
Lot Over 4.0 ha in Area
Sign
Maximum Number
Maximum Sign Area
Maximum Height
Type
Per Face
Ground
- 1 sign for each
18 m2
9.0 m
100 m of lot
frontage to a
maximum of 2
signs
Minimum 45 m
separation
between the
round signs
Wall,
See Section
- 0.75 m2 per linear
N/A
Awning
5.7 (b) or (c)
metre of wall face to
or
maximum 20% wall
Canopy
coverage
- maximum 35 m2 in
total sign area
(c) In addition to the ground signs permitted in Table 8.1 and Table 8.2, one
additional ground sign may be permitted for Shopping Centres located on
a corner lot.
(d) Notwithstanding Section 5.100) no ground sign shall exceed 4.9 metres in
width.
(a) Projecting Signs are not permitted in Shopping Centres.
SECTION 9 — SIGNS PERMITTED IN INDUSTRIAL ZONES
9.1 The following signs shall be permitted in an Industrial Zone.
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(a) Signs erected in an Industrial Zone shall comply with the provision
contained within Table 91.
Table 9.1 — Signs Permitted in Industrial Zones
Sign Type
Maximum Number
Maximum Sign Area
Maximum Height
Per Face
Wall,
See Section
- 0.75 m2 per linear
N)A
Awning or
5.7(b) or (c)
metre of wall face to
Canopy
maximum 20% wall
coverage
- maximum 20 m2 in
total sign area
Projecting
See Section 5.7 (d)
0.5 m2
N/A
Ground
Minimum lot
0.09 m2 for every 0.3
7.5 m
frontage of 12.2 m
m of street frontage
to 75 m, maximum
to a maximum of 10
1 sin
m2
Ground
Lot frontage
0.09 m2 for every 0.3
7.5 m
greater than 75 m,
m of street frontage
maximum 2 signs
to a maximum of
torn each sign
(b) No ground sign shall be permitted on a lot which has a street frontage of
less than 12.2 metres.
(c) One additional ground sign is permitted on corner lots with a lot frontage
greater than 300m provided the sign area is not more 20m2.
SECTION 10 — SIGNS PERMITTED IN A BUSINESS PARK ZONE
10.1 (a) Signs for commercial uses in a Business Park Zane are permitted in
accordance with the provisions of Section 5 "General Provisions' and
Section 7 "Signs permitted in a Commercial Zone".
(b) Signs for industrial uses in a Business Park. Zone are permitted in
accordance with the provisions of Section 5 "General Provisions" and
Section 9 "Signs permitted in an Industrial Zone".
SECTION 11 — SIGNS PERMITTED IN INSTITUTIONAL ZONES
11.1 The following signs shall be permitted in an Institutional Zone:
(a) Wall signs, awning signs, canopy signs and projecting signs identifying
the use and/or occupancy of the lot/building are permitted in accordance
with the provisions contained within Table 11.1
(b) Ground signs identifying the name of the institution, dates and times of
the events, etc are permitted in accordance with the provisions contained
within Table 11.1.
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Table 11.1 — Signs Permitted in Institutional Zones
Sign Type
Maximum
Maximum Sign
Maximum Height
Number
Area
Per Face
Wall,
See Section
- 0.75 m' per linear
N/A
Awning or
5.7 (b) or (c)
metre of wall face
Canopy
to maximum 20%
wall coverage
- maximum 35 m2 in
total sin area
Projecting
See Section 5.7
0.5 m2
NIA
d
Ground
Maximum 1 sign
4 mz
4.0 m
SECTION 12 — SIGNS PERMITTED IN RURAL, OPEN SPACE OR
EVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ZONES
12.1 No person shall erect a sign in a Rural, Open Space and Environmental
Protection Zone except in accordance with the following:
(a) Maximum of one ground sign with a maximum sign area of 2.2 mz
indicating the Residential, Commercial, or Institutional use of the building
or lot.
(b) In a Rural Zone only, maximum of two ground signs with a maximum sign
area of 1.0 mz each advertising the sale of edible farm produce grown on
the premises.
(c) Ground signs indicating public trail systems, educational areas, natural
areas of environmental interest, types of flora and fauna, natural habitat
areas and educational information with respect to the environment where
the sign is placed.
(d) Signage which may be placed by or atthe requestof the Town or Region
shall not be restricted in size.
SECTION 13 - REPEALED BY-LAWS
131 By-law 4622-04.P is hereby repealed.
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READ A FIRST AND SECOND TIME THIS 24�" DAY OF APRI , 2007
READ A THIRD TIME AND FINALLY PASSED THIS 24th DAY OFAPRIL, 2007
PHYLLIS M. MORRIS, MAYOR B. PANIZZA, TOWN CLERK
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SCHEDULE"A"
PERMIT FEES:
The scale of fees to be paid to the Town of Aurora for sign permits shall be as follows:
(a) $5.00 per square metre of sign face area.
(b) Basic Minimum Fee:$75.00 or the amount as calculated in (a), whichever is
greater.
(c) Renewal of a sign permit: $30.00
(d) Refunds: Permit fees are for the cost of the application, including review for
compliance to the By-law, processing and issuance and are non-refundable.
(a) Securities for Development / Residential Development Signs (refundable):
$500.00 per sign
(f) Application for Sign Variance: $450.00 — non-refundable
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e own of joo THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF AURORA
orb ^�
n By-law Number 4908-07.D
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BEING A BY-LAW to amend Bylaw 2213-78, as
amended, being the Zoning By-law of the Town of
Aurora.
(Vincent Congiusti in Trust, File D14-13-04)
WHEREAS Section 34 of the Planning Act, R.S,O, as amended provides that the
Council of a local Municipality may pass a Zoning By-law;
AND WHEREAS it is deemed advisable to amend By-law 2213-78;
AND WHEREAS the municipal Council of The Corporation of the Town of Aurora
deems it necessary and expedient to amend By-law 2213-78, as amended;
NOW THEREFORE THE COUNCIL OF THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF
AURORA ENACTS AS FOLLOWS:
THAT the zoning category applying to the lands shown in hatching on Schedule
"A" attached hereto and forming part of this By-law, is hereby be deleted and
replaced.
2. THAT Section 26.4.8 be replace with the following:
Section 26.4.8 General Industrial (102-7) Exception Zone
(4908-07.D)
26.4.8.1 Uses Permitted
warehouses and industrial uses, food processing
establishments, light metal product plants, machine or
welding shops, plumbing shops, printing establishments,
saw or planing mills, and sheet metal shops, however not
including any obnoxious use and provided, however said
uses shall not be located within 60 metres of the east
property line
ancillary retail in accordance with the provisions of Section
6.50
commercial self storage facilities
laundries
office use accessory to a permitted use on the same
premise
offices other than the offices of a doctor or drugless
practitioner in multi -premises buildings, provided the
combined floor area of the offices does not exceed 30
percent of the total floor area of the building
repair shops, light
repair shops, heavy
research labs
- trade schools
- one restaurant having a maximum gross floor area of
300mz
26.4.8.2 Zone Requirements
In accordance with Section 26.2.
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26.4.8.3 Landscaping
i) Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 6.27.7, the
minimum required landscaped strip for the lot lines along
Industrial Parkway South shall be 4.5 metres.
26.4.8.4 Outside Storage
Outside storage shall not be permitted.
26.5 Parking
Notwithstanding the provisions of Sections 6.49.1i(ii) with respect
to Minimum Parking Required for Multiple Premises Industrial
Uses, including without (imitation the uses permitted in Section
26.4.8.1, the minimum required numberof parking spaces shall be
1 parking space for each 53 square metres of floor area of the
building. All other provisions of Sections 6.49.11 shall apply.
3. THAT no part of this By-law will come into force until the provisions of the
Planning Act have been complied with, but subjectto such provisions the By-law
will take effect from the day of passing thereof.
READ A FIRST AND SECOND TIME THIS 24th DAY OFAPRIL, 2007.
READ A THIRD TIMEAND FINALLYPASSED THIS 24th DAYOFAPRIL, 2007.
PHYLLIS M. MORRIS, MAYOR
BOB PANIZZA, TOWN CLERK
COUNCIL - APRIL 24, 2007
TOWN OF AURORA
THE REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF YORK
LOCATION: Part of Lots 185 and 187, and all of
Lot 154, except part 5 on Plan 246
145 Industrial Parkway South
j SUBJECT LANDS
THIS IS SCHEDULE "A"
TO BY-LAW NO. 4908.07.1)
PASSED THIS _ DAY
OF , 2007.
BOB PANIZZA, CLERK
PHYLLIS M. MORRIS, MAYOR
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SCHEDULE "A" TO BY-LAW NO.4908-07.D
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Explanatory Note
Re: Zoning By-law No.4908-07.D
By-law Number 4908-07.1) has the following purpose and effect:
To amend Town of Aurora By-law 2213-78, as amended, to allow the lands zoned
General Industrial (M2-7) Exception Zone to be deleted and replaced. The site specific
By-law allows forthe lands to be developed for industrial uses with site specific parking
provisions.
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evwn ofg4ro THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF AURORA
r �
By-law Number 4910-07.D
BEING A BY-LAW to amend Bylaw 2213-78, as
amended, being the Zoning By-law of the Town of
Aurora (2091585 Ontario Inc., File D14-08-06)
WHEREAS Section 34 of the Planning Act, R.S.O, as amended provides that the
Council of a local Municipality may pass a Zoning By-law;
AND WHEREAS it is deemed advisable to amend By-law 2213-78;
AND WHEREAS the municipal Council of The Corporation of the Town of Aurora
deems it necessary and expedient to amend By-law 2213-78, as amended;
NOW THEREFORE THE COUNCIL OF THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF
AURORA ENACTS AS FOLLOWS:
1. THAT the zoning category applying to the lands shown in hatching on
Schedule "A" attachedheretoand forming part of this By-law, is hereby
amended from V' Holding Zone to Central Commercial Residential (02-15)
Exception Zone".
2. THAT the following be added as Section 21.17 "Central Commercial
Residential (C2-15) Exception Zone."
Section 21.17 Central Commercial Residential (C2.15) Exception
Zone
The lands shown zoned C2-15 on Schedule "A" shall be used in accordance
with the provisions of Section 21.17 provided the following:
21.17.1 Uses Permitted
The following uses shall be permitted:
banks or financial establishments;
business and professional offices, excluding medical;
dry cleaner's distribution depots;
personal service shops;
travel agencies;
retail stores excluding supermarkets and warehouse drugstores;
data processing centres;
studios;
dwelling units shall only be permitted above the first storey, on floors 2 to 4,
having a maximum of 15 units;
floor 5 shall be used for indoor amenity purposes only; and
commercial uses shall only be permitted on the first floor, and the total
combined floor area shall not exceed 275 square metres.
21,17.2 Zone Requirements
21.17.2.1 Lot Specifications
In accordance with Section 21.2.1
21.17.2.2 Siting Specifications
Front yard (minimum) 10.0 metres
Rear yard (minimum) 12.0 metres
Interior side yard (minimum)
- North Side 1.0 metres
- South Side 12.0 metres
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21.17.2.4
21,17.2.5
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Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 5.48.1, steps and
landings may project a maximum of 1.0 metre into the required
north interior side yard. Balconies and cornices may project a
maximum of 0.7 m into any yard.
Building Specifications
Height (maximum):
5 storeys
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 21.2.3, the
requirement for the fourth storey to be setback a minimum of 3.0
metres from the main front and exterior side walls of the third
storey shall not apply.
Parking Location
Notwithstanding any provisions in Section 21.2.4, parking shall
be permitted in the front and southerly side yard.
Parking
A minimum of 34 parking spaces shall be provided.
21.17.2.6 Landscaping
Minimum Landscape Buffer Widths:
Front yard (minimum) 1.2 metres
Rear yard (minimum) 1.2 metres
Interior side yard (minimum)
- North Side 1.0 metres
- South Side 1.2 metres
Landscape buffers shall not be required at the approved access
point.
3. THAT no part of this By-law will come into force until the provisions of the
Planning Act have been complied with, but subject to such provisions the By-
law will take effect from the day of passing thereof.
READ A FIRST AND SECOND TIME THIS 24t° DAY OF APRIL, 2007.
READ A THIRD TIME AND FINALLY PASSED THIS 24fb DAY OF APRIL, 2007.
PHYLLIS. M. MORRIS, MAYOR BOB PANIZZA, TOWN CLERK
MI
COUNCIL — APRIL 24, 2007
TOWN OF AURORA
THE REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF YORK
LOCATION: Part of Lot 90, Registered Plan 246
15565 Yonge Street
THIS IS SCHEDULE "A"
TO BY-LAW NO.4910-07.D
PASSED THIS _ DAY
OF , 2007.
BOB PANIZZA, CLERK
PHYLLIS M. MORRIS, MAYOR
LANDS REZONED FROM "H" TO "C2-15"
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COUNCIL - APRIL 24, 2007
By-law 4910-07.D
Explanatory Note
Re: Zoning By-law No. 4910.07.0
By-law Number 4910.07 has the following purpose and effect:
To amend Town of Aurora By-law 2213-78, as amended, to rezone the subject lands
from "Holding (H) Zone' to "Central Commercial Residential (C2.15) Exception
Zone." The rezoning will permit the use of the lands for a five -storey building
containing commercial uses on the first floor and 15 residential uses above.
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COUNC
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evwn of -le, THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OFAURORA
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BEING A BY-LAW to amend the
Property Standards Byelaw 4044-99.P
Related to the Trespass of Light
onto Residential Properties.
WHEREAS Section 15.1 of the Building Code Act, R.S.O. 1997, as amended,
authorizes the passing of a by-law for prescribing standards for the maintenance
and occupancy of property within the municipality;
AND WHEREAS the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Aurora deems it
expedient to amend By-law 4044-99.P to prohibit the trespass of light onto
residential properties within the Town of Aurora;
AND WHEREAS the Town of Aurora has adopted an approved Official Plan, which
includes provisions relating to conditions of maintenance and occupancy of property;
NOW THEREFORE THE COUNCIL OF THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF
AURORA ENACTS AS FOLLOWS:
THAT Section 1.2 be amended by the insertion of the following:
1.2.23 (1) "Light Trespass" means the shining of light produced by a lumen
beyond the boundaries of the property on which it is located.
1.2.23 (2) "Luminaire" means a complete lighting system, including a lamp or
lamps and a fixture
2. THAT Section 5.4.2. be deleted in its entirety and that the following be
inserted:
5.4.2. No person shall keep any exterior lighting in a yard, or that part of the yard
that he, she or it occupies or controls, where it is installed and maintained in
such a manner as to allow lighting to trespass in excess of 1.5 foot candles
onto an abutting residential property or into any dwelling unit windows.
READ A FIRST AND SECOND TIME THIS 24th DAY OF APRIL 2007.
READ A THIRD TIME AND FINALLY PASSED THIS 24th DAY OF APRIL 2007.
PHYLLIS M. MORRIS, MAYOR B. PANIZZA, MUNICIPAL CLERK
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IL 24, 2007
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BEING A BY-LAW to Amend the Town's Business
Licensing By-law Relating to Taxicab Meter Rates
WHEREAS Section 150 of the Municipal Act 2001, S.O. 2001, c. 25, as amended
provides that a municipality may pass by-laws for licensing, regulating and governing
the owners and drivers of taxicabs;
AND WHEREAS Section 155 (1) of the Municipal Act 2001, S.O. 2001, c. 25, as
amended provides that a municipality may pass by-laws establishing the rates orfares
to be charged for the conveyance of property or passengers either wholly within the
municipality or from any point in the municipality to any point outside the municipality
and providing for the collection of the rates or fares charged for the conveyance.
AND WHEREAS the municipal Council of the Corporation ofthe Town of Aurora deems
it necessary and expedient to amend By-law 4258-01.P, as amended;
NOW THEREFORE THE MUNICIPAL COUNCIL OF THE CORPORATION OF THE
TOWN OF AURORA ENACTS AS FOLLOWS:
THAT Appendix "A" to Schedule 13 of By-law 4258-01.P be deleted.
2. THAT Schedule "A" of this by-law be inserted in its place.
3. THAT the following fares come into force and effect upon third reading of this
by-law.
READ A FIRST AND SECOND TIME THIS 24TH DAY OF APRIL, 2007,
READ A THIRD TIME AND FINALLY PASSED THIS 24TH DAY OFAPRIL, 2007.
PHYLLIS M. MORRIS, MAYOR B. PANIZZA, MUNICIPAL CLERK
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Schedule"A"
BY DISTANCE: One to Four passengers
For the first 200 metres or part thereof .................................... $ 2.75
For each additional 200 metres or part thereof ........................ $ 0.35
For waiting time while under engagement for each
30 seconds.........................................................................$ 0.24
For each additional passenger in excess of four ......................... $ 0.50
BY THE HOUR
For the first hour or part thereof ...............................................$ 20.00
For each additional fifteen (15) minutes ....................................$ 5.00
For each additional passenger in excess of four ..........................$ 1.00
BAGGAGE
Senior Citizens and the disabled are not subject to the following charges for
baggage:
For each trunk (any item with a content of more
than .09 cubic metres shall be deemed a trunk) .........................$ 0.75
Hand baggage, per item if not carried by the passenger inside
the vehicle (brief cases and parcels of comparable size are not
considered to be hand baggage .............................................$ 0.25
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COUNCI
- APRIL 24, 2007
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BEING A BY-LAW to amend Municipal Waterworks
Distribution By-law 3305-1, as amended.
WHEREAS the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Aurora has enacted
By-law 3305-91, as amended and desires herein to enact a Schedule of Fees in
respect of water, wastewater, storm sewer and sewage pumping stations
rates for such By-law;
AND WHEREAS the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Aurora deems it
expedient to amend By-law 3305.91, as amended;
NOW THEREFORE THE COUNCIL OF THE CORPORATION OFTHE TOWN OF
AURORA ENACTS AS FOLLOWS:
1. THAT pursuantto By-law 3305-91, as amended, a water, wastewater, storm
sewer and/or sewage pumping station rate upon persons who will or may
derive a benefit there from shall be charged the fee set forth in Schedule "A"
attached hereto, which shall form part of this By-law.
2. THAT Schedule "A" attached hereto shall be substituted and from Schedule
"A" to By-law 3305-91, as amended.
3. THAT By-law 4758-06.F be and is hereby repealed.
4. THAT provisions of this By-law shall come into force and be effective April 1,
2007.
READ A FIRST AND SECOND TIME THIS 2eH DAY OF APRIL, 2007.
READ A THIRD TIME AND FINALLY PASSED THIS 24T" DAY OF APRIL, 2007.
PHYLLIS M. MORRIS, MAYOR B. PANIZZA, MUNICIPAL CLERK
SCHEDULE "A" — BY-LAW 4900.07.F
COUNCIL - APRIL 24, 2007
WATER, WASTEWATER, STORM SEWER AND SEWAGE PUMPING STATION
RATES FOR ALL BILLS ISSUED ON OR AFTER EFFECTIVE APRIL 1, 2007
1. WATER WASTEWATER
a) Metered Service $0.9447 per m3 $0.7679 per m3
of water consumed
b) Non -metered Service Flat Rate - $62.98 Flat Rate - $51.20
Refusal by homeowner per unit, per month per unit, per month
to install meter.
c) Non -meter Service Flat Rate - $31.49 Flat Rate - $25.60
Installation not per unit, per month per unit, per month
physically possible
2. STORM SEWER FLAT RATES
a) Residential and Condominium Properties - $46.49 per unit, per
annum
b) Commercial, Industrial and Multi -residential Properties-$607.44 per
meter per annum
3. BALLYMORE SEWAGE PUMPING STATION FLAT RATE
a) Residential and Condominium Properties - $104.28 per unit, per
annum
4. BAYVIEWNANDORF SEWAGE PUMPING STATION FLAT RATE
a) Residential and Condominium Properties - $69.12 per unit, per
annum
5. PENALTY FOR LATE PAYMENT
All billings are due and payable as stated thereon and shall, if not paid on
or before the due date stated, be subject to a late payment penalty of five
percent (5%) of the total billed.
6. SERVICE CHARGES
a) TURN OFF
-During working hours (8:30 am to 4:30 pm) $30.00
-Other than normal working hours $80.00
b) TURN ON
- During working hours (8:30 am to 4:30 pm) $30.00
-Other than normal working hours $80.00
7. BULK PURCHASE OF WATER
$1.7126 per m3
8. WATER CONNECTION FEE
$700.00 PLUS 6% GST
9. SEWER CONNECTION FEE
$700.00 PLUS 6% GST
COUNC I,L - APR, I L 24, 2007
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• v BEING A BY-LAW to Confirm Actions by Council
Resulting From Meeting 07-11 on April 24, 2007.
NOW THEREFORE THE COUNCIL OF THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF
AURORA HEREBY ENACTS AS FOLLOWS:
THAT the actions of the Council at its meeting held on April 24, 2007 in respect
to each motion, resolution and other action passed and taken by the Council at
the said meeting is, exceptwhere pdorapproval of the Ontario Municipal Board is
required, hereby adopted ratified and confirmed.
2. THAT the Mayor and the proper officers of the Town are hereby authorized and
directed to do all things necessary to give effect to the said action or to obtain
approvals where required and to execute all documents as may be necessary in
that behalf and the Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to affix the corporate
seal to all such documents.
READ A FIRST AND SECOND TIME THIS 24TH DAY OF APRIL, 2007.
READ A THIRD TIME AND FINALLY PASSED THIS 24TH DAY OFAPRIL, 2007.
PHYLLIS M. MORRIS, MAYOR
B. PANIZZA, TOWN CLERK
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ADDITIONAL ITEMS TABLED FOR
COUNCIL MEETING
Tuesday, April 24, 2007
➢ Delegation a) Mr. John Gutteridge,
Director of Financial Services/Treasure
Re:Overview of the 2007 Operating and Capital Budget
Copy of PowerPoint Presentation
➢ Revised By-law 4908-07.13
(to replace pages B-33 — B-36 in the agenda)
BEING A BY-LAW to amend Bylaw 2213-78, as amended, being the
Zoning By-law of the Town of Aurora.
(Vincent Congiusti in Trust, File D14-13-04)
➢ New Item By-law 4907-07.F
BEING A BY-LAW to establish a schedule of fees for applications,
permits, the sale of Town publications, and to prescribe service charges
for administrative matters.
➢ New Item 10 - Correspondence from Mr. Brian Kemp, Director of
Conservation Lands, Lake Simcoe Conservation Authority.
Re: Update on the Presence of Coyotes at Sheppard's Bush
Conservation Area in Aurora
RECOMMENDED:
THAT the correspondence from Mr. Brian Kemp of Lake Simcoe
Conservation Authority regarding the presence of coyotes at Sheppard's
Bush Conservation Area in Aurora, be received for information.
➢ New Item 11 - LS07-012 — The Aurora Heritage Centre
Renovations
(referred from Special General Committee — April 23, 2007)
➢ New Item 12 - Re: Item 2(1) General Committee Meeting Minutes
No. 07-21 Tuesday, April 17, 2007
PW07-002 — Downtown Core Area Parking Study
Correspondence from Marshall Macklin
Monaghan
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April 23, 2007
16-06165-01-TO1
Mr. David Atkins
Manager, Engineering Services
Town of Aurora
Aurora, Ontario
L4G 671
Dear Mr. Atkins:
Subject: Downtown Core Area Parking Study
MARSHALL MACKLIN MONAGHAN LIMITED
80 Commerce Valley Dr. E., Thornhill, ON, Canada UT 7N4
Telephone: 9U5-882-1100 Facsirnile:805-882-0055
Einall: mmn@rnmm.ca Web: www.rnmm.cn
Further to the Council meeting last Tuesday evening, staff of the Town have gone out jointly with our staff
to reconfirm the parking supply in the Downtown Core Area of Aurora.
It should be noted that when a parking study is being undertaken all parking spaces within the study area as
defined by the municipality are included in both the assessment of parking supply and demand, regardless of
whether they are designated for specific users, or are available for the general public. In this case, the study
area was defined for us by the Town as being the north side of Wellington Street, east side of Larmont
Street, south side of Metcalfe Street/Church Street and Tyler Street, and west side of Temperance Street.
Subsequently, the study area was extended southward to Kennedy Street for the on -street parking spaces
along Yonge Street.
All parking supply and demand within this study area were captured as part of the study, with the number of
occupied parking spaces related to the total occupied floor area. Thus, the "military" related parking supply,
demand and occupied floor areas were included, as were those related to the school. Notwithstanding that
Larmont Street is on the periphery of the study area, these spaces are still available. Similarly the on -street
spaces along Wells Street next to the school are available during non -school periods, including weekends,
evenings and anytime during the summer.
It must be recognized that regardless of who is undertaking the parking inventory, some discretion is
involved, notwithstanding standards related to setbacks from corners, fire hydrants and driveways, when
parking spaces are not delimited. Also signs or lack thereof, can have a bearing. For example, when the
dimensions suggest that 1 3/4 vehicles can be accommodated between a comer and driveway, this would
only accommodate one SUV, or potentially two small sub -compacts. We recognize the Councillors'
challenge in trying to replicate numbers. There were 10 blocks where Councillors Grace Marsh and Bob
McRobert had attempted to replicate our parking inventory. MMM had identified 201 on -street parking in
total for those blocks. Councillors Marsh and McRobert had identified a total 152 spaces on those same
block faces. The joint recount by Town staff and MMM staff identified 194 spaces, a difference of 7 spaces
from the original count reflected in the report, as indicated in the table below.
MMM GROUP OF COMPANIES
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Table 1
Comparison of On -street Parking Supply
Street
Street Side
From
To
Recount by
Town & MMM
Original MMM
Counts
Counts by
Councillors Marsh
& McRobert
treet
West
Wellin ton Street
Tyler Street
15
17
11
treet
East
Wellin ton Street
Mosle Street
19
22
19
Street
East
Mosle Street
Church Street
14
14
10
treet
West
Wellin ton Street
Mosle Street
15
15
11
treet
East
Mosle Street
Mecalfe Street
33
33
25
ELarmontstrect
t street
West
Wellin ton Street
Mosle Street
8
9
6
t street
East
Mosle Street
Mecalfe Street
13
14
12
t street
West
Mosle Street
Mecalfe Street
41
41
29
Street
South
Wells Street
Lannont Street
21
21
17
Street
North
Yon e Street
Victoria Street
15
15
12
Totals
194
201
152
As indicated in Table 1, the count differences associated with on -street parking supply are minimal as
compared with the original MMM counts. This will not have a material impact on either the study findings
or recommendations.
We hope that this helps to clarify this matter.
Thank you for allowing us to undertake this study on behalf of the Town of Aurora.
Yours very truly,
MARSHALL MACKLIN MONAGHAN LIMITED
Geri Kozorys-Smith, MCIP, RPP
Senior Project Manager
Transportation Planning
Partner
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Tony Chiu, B.Eng., M.A.Sc.
Transportation Designer
Transportation Planning
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BUDGET COMPONENTS
Water/Sewer
Budget
Business Plans
Operating Budget
Capital Budget
Process to Date
Senior
anagement
Team
✓aluated all
Projects
December 19
Capital Budget
Presented
To Council
January 11
First Capital
Budget
Meeting
January 20
Second Capital
Budget
Meeting
February 22
March 10
March 22
March 26
Capital
Operating
Operating
Operating
Budget
Budget
Budget
Budget
Meeting
Meeting
Meeting
Meeting
February 3
Third Capital
Budget
Meeting
April 16
Final Budget
Review
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2007 gross operating expenditures of $36.5M
2007 Town's Net operating expenditures of
$21 M
Assessment Growth of 2.1 %
Tax Levy Increase of 4.0%
2007 Gross capital expenditures of $14.1 M
consisting of 86 projects
rn 2007 Net capital 2.7 M
Strong focus on Strategic Plan initiatives
2007 Operating Highlights
rn Elimination of large surpluses in future
First year we have budgeted for supplemental
taxes
Have taken advantage of our cash position and
increased investment income by $645K
Implemented some user pay initiatives
Council started process to wean levy
dependency of hydro funds
How Tax Dollar is Spent
How your 2007 Tax Dollar is Spent
Planning and D
$0.0E
Libra
$0.1
Lesiure Services 14
$0.18
Enuronmental SeNces Transpodation
$0.05 $0.09
Protection to Persons and Property
$0.22
Where the Money Comes From
2007 Revenue by Source
Cnnt_ frnm Reeervec
Fines & Penalties
6 Services
2.2%
Miscellaneous
4.9%
ser Fees
11.6%
Municipal
6.8°A
2007 Capital Improvements
LimaApplication of $250,000 in supplemental tax
revenue to the Capital Program
a A number of Information Technology
Initiatives
jr$4.7 M in Road Improvements
imi 3.9 M in Water/Wastewater projects
m Supply of Green Bins for Source Separated
Organics Program
Structural Watermain Relining program
...2007 Capital Improvements
i Greening Initiatives
$50K Contribution to
Aurora Community
Arboretum
Implementation of Source
Separated Organics
program
N Energy management and
conservation retrofit for
Aurora Community Centre
_- Acquisition of Green Power for our Municipal Building
°h= Hiring of Manager of Environment Initiatives
Snow Storage Site Selection and Construction
2007 Roads Projects
mwal Reconstruction of Aurora Heights,
Laurentide, Illingworth
Reconstruction of Mark, Oak, Cedar &
Birch
am Reconstruction of Knowles Cr. And
Morning Cr.
Wellington St. E. Sidewalk/Bikeway
Project
Leisure Services Capital Projects
Replacement of Lockers at the Leisure
Complex
Improvements to Senior Centre (Sign,
exterior stairs, Awning)
Repairs to Tennis Courts
Construction of Ada Johnson Park
izz Repairs to War Memorial
Artificial turf at Sheppards Bush Sports
Field
This Project is funded by Development
Contributions and Donations
Capital Spending
Parks
$1,964,0
14%
2007 Proposed Capital Expenditures
Fleet
$1,176,000
8% Waste
$280,000
2%
Library
$256,000
2%
Water
$900,000
6%
Storm Sewers
$1,002,979
7%
Roads
$4,739,486
Capital Funding
Development
Charges
$3,588
250
2007 Proposed Capital Funding Sources
Hydro
Grants Funds Other
$547,000 $400,000 $349,300
4% 3% 2%
Operating
$2,694.000
19%
19%
Water
Wastewater
$3,876,179
28%
Town Tax Increase Based on
Final Budget
Town of Aurora
Operating and Capital Budget 2007 -- Final
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Prior Fears Levy :
19,295,077 21,610,571
21,610,571 ;
Surn*narY of Tax Levy
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Impact
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Operating Tax Levy
18 397 571 21 030 977 1
14 3%.
20,245 069 .
10 0%
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Capital Levy
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3 213 000 3 678 400,
14 5°!°.
2 694 000
-16.2%
Total Levy
_2L610,571 24,709 377 '
14 3°!°
'22,939,069
6.1%
Increase In Levy
2,315 494. 3,0988061
1,328 498
Lew -de n--ve-dfrom Growth
800,000 421,399
466,000
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Increase to after Growth
1,515 494 „ . _ 2,677 407
., -_ _ - 862,498
Estimated Tax Rate Increase {after growth}
79°!° 12.4°!°
4.0%
Total Tax Levy for 2007
2007 PROJECTED SHARE OF MUNICIPAL LEVY
$24,685,000
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NO PROJECTED
INCREASE
AVERAGE LEVY INCREASE 4.50%
INCREASE AFTER GROWTH 3.04%
YORK REGIOQ $31,569,696
7.05%
PROJECTED
INCREASE
6.15%
INC 1ASE
4.00%
AFTER GROWTH
4.89%
AFTER GROWTH
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