Whereas the Planning Act allows municipalities to amend its comprehensive zoning by-law from time-to-time; and,
Whereas it is appropriate to update the Town’s comprehensive zoning by-law from time-to-time to address new circumstances, market demands, and to ensure that desirable emerging and innovative uses are permitted; and,
Whereas ‘Commercial Rooftop Patios’ are currently defined in the Town’s comprehensive zoning by-law but are not specifically permitted or prohibited in any zone, or permitted in combination with any use;
Therefore be it resolved as follows:
- That staff be directed to schedule a Statutory Public Meeting for the purpose of outlining specific use permissions related to ‘Commercial Rooftop Patios’, addressing matters such as:
- maximum size (percentage of rooftop or gross floor area)
- associated uses for which a ‘Commercial Rooftop Patio’ may be permitted
- design (i.e. site plan) requirements
- compliance with licensing and noise by-laws