Parkland Dedication – Acquisition of Hazard Lands and/or Open Space Lands

Legislative History: Enacted June 26, 2018 (By-law No. CPOL.-361-352)

Last Review Date: July 25, 2023

Service Area Lead: Director, Parks and Forestry

1. Policy Statement

This policy establishes the manner of acquisition of hazard lands and/or open space lands outside an application under 42, 51.1 or 53 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, Chapter P.13.

2. Definitions

Not applicable.

3. Applicability

This policy applies to the acquisition of hazard lands and/or open space lands outside an application under 42, 51.1 or 53 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, Chapter P.13.

4. The Policy

That the following policy be established for the acquisition of hazard land and/or open space land outside an application under 42, 51.1 or 53 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, Chapter P.13.

a) Where hazard lands are to be purchased outside a development application, a rate consistent with Table 1 of By-law CP-9 shall apply; and

b) Other open space lands may be acquired at a higher value relative to their environmental or recreational value.