Connecting Link work continues at two construction zones in the city.

Segment 2 – Riverside Dr. from Shirley St. to Government Rd. – We anticipate Riverside Dr. will be open by early October. Contractors are finishing concrete this week and will move to paving the base and binder layers on the southside of Riverside Dr. Work will then move to surface paving, line painting, and electrical.

Segment 7 – Algonquin Blvd. E from Mountjoy St. to Cedar St. -  Contractor is completing pipe installation from Birch to Balsam. Curbs from Mountjoy to Birch are scheduled to start next week. The project will wrap up between Balsam and Cedar this year, with Algonquin re-opening late fall. Next year’s work will continue to just west of the Brunette intersection and includes removal of the overpass and installation of a new dedicated crossing for snowmobiles and pedestrians adjacent to Hollinger Park.

For more information on Connecting Link construction, visit: www.timmins.ca/connecting_link

File No. Z-2023-02

TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the Corporation of the City of Timmins will hold a public meeting on Wednesday, October 11, 2023, at 3:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers, City of Timmins, 220 Algonquin Boulevard East, Timmins, Ontario, to gather public input regarding a proposed Zoning By-law Amendment under Section 34 of the Planning Act, R.S.O 1990, c. P. 13, as amended.

THE PURPOSE AND EFFECT of the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment is to regulate storage containers within the City of Timmins. The following changes are proposed:

A storage container shall be used as an accessory building or structure in all zones subject to the following conditions:

Residential Zones - NA-R1, NA-R2, NA-R3, NA-RM1, NA-RM2, RD-WN, RD-MHP, RD-RE1 and RD-RE2

1. A storage container shall conform to the accessory building or structure requirements of the zone in which it is located.
2. A storage container shall require a peaked or sloped roof with a minimum six inch (6”) overhang and an exterior cladding such as vinyl, aluminum or wood type siding shall be installed over the exterior of the storage container.
3. The storage container can match the exterior finish and roof slope of the main building provided it conforms with the accessory building or structure requirements of the zone in which it is located.
4. A maximum of one (1) storage container per property.

Commercial Zones - EA-CG, EA-CH and EA-CR

1. A storage container shall conform to the accessory building or structure requirements for the zone in which it is  located.
2. A storage container may match the exterior appearance of the main building regarding roof slope and exterior finish or shall be painted a neutral colour without any markings (including letters, numbers, decals, stickers, symbols or rust) visible on the exterior or have vinyl, aluminum, or wood type siding on the exterior.
3. A maximum of two (2) storage containers per property.
4. Stacking shall not be permitted.

Institutional Zone – NA-IN

1.  A storage container shall conform to the accessory building or structure requirements for the zone in which it is located.
2. A storage container may match the exterior appearance of the main building regarding roof slope and exterior finish or shall be painted a neutral colour without any markings (including letters, numbers, decals, stickers, symbols or rust) visible on the exterior or have vinyl, aluminum, or wood type siding on the exterior.
3. A maximum of one (1) storage container per property.

Rural Zones – RD-RU, RD-OS, RD-HAZ

1. A storage container shall conform to the accessory building or structure requirements for the zone in which it is located.
2. A storage container may match the exterior appearance of the main building regarding roof slope and exterior finish or shall be painted a neutral colour without any markings (including letters, numbers, decals, stickers, symbols or rust) visible on the exterior or have vinyl, aluminum, or wood type siding on the exterior.
3. A maximum of one (1) storage container shall be permitted on property zoned as RD-OS and RD-HAZ.
4. A maximum of four (4) storage containers shall be permitted on property zoned as RD-RU.

In all Industrial Zones, Extractive Industrial Zone or lands used for a mineral mining operation, the storage container shall conform to the accessory building or structure requirements for the zone in which it is located.

A storage container shall be used exclusively for the storage of goods and materials and may not be used to accommodate work areas, shops, office uses, retail uses, showrooms or human habitation.

Where the area of the storage container is equal to 15 square metres (161.4 square feet) or greater, a building permit shall be required. Where the area of the storage container is less than 15 square metres (161.4 square feet), a “Small Accessory Structure Permit” shall be required from the City of Timmins By-Law Services Department.

The proposed amendment is general in nature and applies to various properties throughout the City of Timmins, therefore no key map has been provided in this notice.

ANY PERSON may attend the public meeting and/or make written or verbal representation either in support of or in opposition to the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment.

If a person or public body would otherwise have an ability to appeal the decision of Council of the City of Timmins to the Ontario Land Tribunal but the person or public body does not make oral submissions at a public meeting or make written submissions to the City of Timmins before the by-law is passed, the person or public body is not entitled to appeal the decision.

If a person or public body does not make oral submissions at a public meeting, or make written submissions to the City of Timmins before the by-law is passed, the person or public body may not be added as a party to the hearing of an appeal before the Ontario Land Tribunal unless, in the opinion of the Tribunal, there are reasonable grounds to do so.

If you wish to be notified of the decision of the City of Timmins on the proposed zoning by-law amendment, you must make a written request to Steph Palmateer, City Clerk, City of Timmins, 220 Algonquin Boulevard East, Timmins, Ontario, P4N 1B3.

For more information about this matter, including information about appeal rights, contact the Planning Division, City of Timmins, 220 Algonquin Boulevard East, Timmins, Ontario, P4N 1B3, telephone number 705-360-2624 or via email.

Dated at the City of Timmins this 14th day of September, 2023.

File Nos. OPA 2023-02 and Z-2023-06
Roll Number: 5627-050-060-00509

TAKE NOTICE that the City of Timmins will undertake a refinement to Schedule C1 –Natural and Human-made Hazards of the City of Timmins Official Plan and Schedule 14 of the City of Timmins Zoning By-law 2011-7100, as per Section 4.14.1 of the City of Timmins Official Plan.

On November 28, 2019, the Mattagami Region Conversation Authority (MRCA) adopted updated flood plain mapping for the City of Timmins. The updated flood plain mapping identifies a portion of the subject lands that was previously in the flood plain as being reduced.

THE PURPOSE AND EFFECT of the proposed technical amendment to the City of Timmins Official Plan is to allow for a refinement to Schedule C1 – Natural and Human-made Hazards of the City of Timmins Official Plan, specifically the regulatory flood line identified on the subject lands. The regulatory flood line that runs through the subject lands was approved as part of the City of Timmins Official Plan in 2010. The City of Timmins utilizes the MRCA flood plain mapping to identify flooding hazards in the Official Plan. The 2019 updated flood plain mapping identifies the subject lands as having a portion of the subject lands, that was previously in the flood plain, as being reduced.

THE PURPOSE AND EFFECT of the proposed technical amendment to the City of Timmins Zoning By-Law 2011-7100, as amended, is as follows: Schedule 14 identifies a portion of the subject lands as being located in the Hazard Lands (RD-HAZ) zone. With the updated 2019 flood plain mapping, the portion of the subject lands that is in the flood plain has been reduced. The lands that are no longer in the flood plain will be zoned as Residential First Density (NA-R1), in keeping with the general intent and purpose of the City’s Zoning By-law and the existing land use on the remainder of the property.

The subject lands that are affected are located on Murray Street, consisting of one property:

• Tisdale Concession 3, Part of Broken Lot 11, Registered Plan 6R-8369, Part 1

As per Section 4.14.1 of City of Timmins Official Plan, notification to and consultation with the public is not required for technical amendments, however, notice of the proposed amendment are to be published in the newspaper and posted on the City of Timmins Website.

Additional information relating to the proposed technical Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment is available by contacting the Planning Division, City of Timmins, 220 Algonquin Boulevard East, Timmins, Ontario, P4N 1B3, telephone number 705-360-2624 or via email.

Dated at the City of Timmins this 14th day of September, 2023.

The City of Timmins, Environmental Services Department wishes to advise the public of a road closure on Ross Ave. to allow for an emergency sewer infrastructure repair to be completed.
Only local traffic will be permitted within the area.

Area:
• Ross Ave from Murray St. to Gordon St.

Date and Time:
• On Monday, September 11, 2023, until mid-week

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. Thank you for your cooperation.

TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the Corporation of the City of Timmins will hold a public meeting on Monday, September 25, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers, City of Timmins, 220 Algonquin Boulevard East, Timmins, Ontario, to gather public input concerning an amendment to the City of Timmins Downtown Community Improvement Plan in accordance with Section 28 of the Planning Act, R.S.O 1990, c. P. 13, as amended.

THE PURPOSE of the proposed Downtown Community Improvement Plan Amendment is to modify the Safety Improvement Grant Incentive Program by adding the follow policies to the Plan:

1. To designate the entire City of Timmins as a Community Improvement Plan Area for the Safety Improvement Grant Incentive Program except for: a) properties being utilized solely as residential dwellings; and b) a home based business operating as an accessory use within a residential dwelling and/or accessory building to a residential dwelling.
2. To increase the Safety Improvement Grant up to 75% of the approved improvements, to a maximum amount of $7,500.
3. One estimate will be required for the Safety Improvement Grant.
4. Businesses located in commercial, industrial, institutional or rural zones (with commercial, industrial or institutional uses) and legally non-conforming commercial, industrial or institutional uses on residentially zone properties will be eligible for the Safety Improvement Grant.
5. If there is more than one business located on a property, being operated by an owner or tenant(s), both the owner and tenant(s) may be eligible for the Safety Improvement Grant.
6. If a tenant or tenants relocate to another location on the subject property that was granted the Safety Improvement Grant or relocates to a new property, the tenant or tenants(s) cannot apply for the grant for five-years, from the previous approval date.

A key map has not been provided as this amendment applies to the entire City of Timmins as a Community Improvement Plan Area for the Safety Improvement Grant Incentive Program except for: a) properties being utilized solely as residential dwellings; and b) a home based business operating as an accessory use within a residential dwelling and/or accessory building to a residential dwelling.

ANY PERSON may attend the public meeting and/or make written or verbal representation either in support of or in opposition to the proposed City of Timmins Downtown Community Improvement Plan Amendment.
If a person or public body would otherwise have an ability to appeal the decision of Council of the City of Timmins to the Ontario Land Tribunal but the person or public body does not make oral submissions at a public meeting or make written submissions to the City of Timmins before the proposed amendment is adopted, the person or public body is not entitled to appeal the decision.

If a person or public body does not make oral submissions at a public meeting, or make written submissions to the City of Timmins before the proposed amendment is adopted, the person or public body may not be added as a party to the hearing of an appeal before the Ontario Land Tribunal unless, in the opinion of the Tribunal, there are reasonable grounds to do so.

If you wish to be notified of the decision of the City of Timmins on the proposed Downtown Community Improvement Plan Amendment you must make a written request to Steph Palmateer, City Clerk, City of Timmins, 220 Algonquin Boulevard East, Timmins, Ontario, P4N 1B3.

For more information about this matter, including information about appeal rights, contact the Planning Division, City of Timmins, 220 Algonquin Boulevard East, Timmins, Ontario, P4N 1B3, telephone number 705-360-2624 or via email.

Dated at the City of Timmins this 5th of September, 2023.