County of Brant Planning
66 Grand River Street North N3L2M2 Paris, ON, Canada

Starting March 23, 2021 to April 20, 2021, the County of Brant will be offering a weekly virtual workshop on selling direct to the public for local farmers and ...agricultural operators. These sessions will be presented by the Ontario Farm Fresh Marketing Association, a membership based organization that promotes direct farm selling including retail, pick your own and agri-tourism related activities. These workshops, offered at no cost, are hosted by industry experts and will cover a variety of topics related to direct selling. The topics include: Introduction into the Wacky World of Agri-Tourism; Merchandising Excellence; Outstanding Customer Service; Digital Marketing on a Shoestring Budget; and Panel presentation from farmers who are doing on-farm processing. The impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic has brought added awareness to how we source our food. Given this and the enviable position of having a variety of agricultural products grown in the County of Brant, it makes sense to encourage direct farm selling to the benefit of both local producers and consumers, remarked Russell Press, Director of Economic Development and Tourism. The workshops align with the County of Brant’s Economic Development Strategy and Action Plan and are part of an enhanced focus on the Agriculture Sector in Brant to create new revenue opportunities for County farmers. In 2020, the County of Brant updated its Land Use By-Law for On-Farm Diversified Uses which include retail, on farm processing and agri-tourism. The workshop series is funded in part by a grant from the Ontario Ministry of Food and Rural Affairs Rural Economic Development program. If you are interested in attending one of these sessions, visit investinbrant.ca/Events or contact the Brant Economic Development team at [email protected] or 519.44BRANT (519.442.7268), 1.855.44BRANT.

On February 4, 2021, the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal (LPAT) issued a decision in support of the Paris Grand Subdivision housing development located at 150 ...Paris Links Road in Paris (formerly known as the Paris Grand Country Club). The lands, which include 61 hectares, have been designated as residential in the Official Plan for over 25 years. The LPAT ruled that during Phase 1(a) up to 125 housing units may be built. Site preparation for Phase 1(a) is currently underway. A total of 747 housing units are expected to be built over a number of years. In 2018, Paris Grand Estates Inc. brought forward revisions to their development proposal for Council’s consideration, said Mayor David Bailey. As a Council, we have clearly heard the concerns from Paris residents regarding the ongoing development of the community and we were not prepared to accept the changes without properly addressing the community’s concerns. As a result, Paris Grand Estates Inc. appealed to the LPAT. The LPAT is an adjudicative tribunal that hears cases about land use matters. The LPAT reports to the Ministry of the Attorney General. Since the proposed development is located within the Urban Settlement Area Boundary for Paris, is in compliance with the Official Plan and the Province of Ontario designated Brant as a Place to Grow, the LPAT supported the new housing development. When a Developer appeals to the LPAT, the County of Brant does not have authority to make any decisions. However, the LPAT provided Brant the opportunity to work with the Paris Grand Estates Inc. to resolve issues. Achievements include: The development will be phased over a number of years: oPhase 1a up to 125 housing units oPhase 1b up to 106 housing units oPhase 1c up to 137 housing units oPhase 2a up to 46 housing units oPhase 2b up to 42 housing units oPhase 3 up to 114 housing units oPhase 4 up to 150 housing units A mix of housing options will be available The natural environment will be protected 24 hectares of public open spaces will be incorporated 2.5 hectares of public parks will be incorporated A new trail network for walking and cycling through the area and along the Grand River waterfront will beincorporated. The housing project will be serviced with municipal water and wastewater (paid for by the developer) and additional roads will be constructed during phase two. The Grand River Street North Corridor Municipal Class Environmental Study was completed with the Paris Grand Subdivision in mind. As a result, significant traffic and pedestrian improvements to the intersection of Silver Street and Grand River Street N. and the future West River Road will be completed, as well as, additional road construction projects to accommodate future traffic flows. For more information about the Paris Grand Subdivision, please visit www.brant.ca/LPAT.

Join us for the upcoming Planning and Development Committee Meeting! The meeting will be live-streamed on Tuesday, March 2nd, 2021, beginning at 6:00pm on the County's YouTube Channel. Please note that the Council Chambers remains closed. Along with consideration for a number of public development applications, this particular meeting will also provide more information on the New Official Plan Project, including the results of the recent surveys, and information on our expec...ted population growth. To watch the meeting, visit www.brant.ca/YouTube. To view the agenda, please visit www.brant.ca/PDC/March2021. For further information please send an email to [email protected] or call our office at 519.44BRANT (519-442.7268). Hope you can tune in on March 2nd!

Happy Canadian Agriculture Day ! Today we celebrate the hardworking farmers, farm labourers and all others that contribute to such an important sector in our community! Follow Ag More Than Ever or visit agriculturemorethanever.ca/cdn-ag-day/ for ideas on how to share your support for our agriculture industry!... #CdnAgDay #ThankAFarmer #BrantFarmers #BrantCommunity See more

The County of Brant is excited about our new online community engagement website called EngageBrant. It’s easy to get involved. Register today and sign up for n...otifications on projects that matter to you and your community. Tell us your ideas! What matters to you, your family and your community? Visit www.EngageBrant.ca to share your ideas for making the County a great place to live, work and play. Share your voice. Shape our County.

In light of the winter weather, we want to remind the community that you cannot park or stop on a designated snow route. Making sure that vehicles are off the r...oad will allow us to safely clear the roads as efficiently as possible. We appreciate your patience and cooperation. Visit www.brant.ca/Winter to find out more.

Looking for information on development happening in the County of Brant? We've got you covered! Visit www.brant.ca/activeapplications to use our interactive mapping. Were you circulated on an application happening nearby and need some more information? Do you have questions about the interactive mapping? Get in touch with Development Planning staff at [email protected] or 519-44BRANT. We look forward to hearing from you!

A reminder of our holiday hours and the upcoming closure of our Customer Service Offices. We hope everyone has a safe and restful holiday!

Thinking about a basement apartment? Considering and in-law suite? Not sure where to start? Check out our guide at www.brant.ca/ARUGuide which includes a planning worksheet. Chat with staff at [email protected] or 519-44BRANT and ask for the Building Counter. We look forward to hearing from you!

Do you have questions about our new Official Plan? We have the answers! We’re putting together the questions we’ve received through our virtual town halls, surveys, phone conversations and email submissions to create a Q & A page that we will continue to update as the project moves forward. To see the page, visit www.brant.ca/OfficialPlanQandA. ... If you have questions you would like answered, please reach out to Planning staff at [email protected] or call our Paris Customer Service Office at 519.44BRANT to speak with our Policy Planning Division. We look forward to hearing from you!

A reminder about this special Council meeting that will be happening tomorrow evening (Tuesday December 8th), beginning at 6:00pm and will broadcast live online. This meeting will present important population and job growth information that will help create our new Official Plan. Get a head start on the meeting by reading the report at www.brant.ca/GrowthScenarioReport. Visit www.brant.ca/LIVE tomorrow at 6:00pm to watch the meeting. Questions or comments about the growth of the County of Brant?Get involved with the new Official Plan project at www.brant.ca/NewOfficialPlan.

Looking for information on the zoning of a property in the County of Brant? We've got you covered! Visit www.brant.ca/zoning to use our interactive zoning map. It has a search function as well as a legend to help with determining what zone codes might apply to your property. Need some help with your zoning permissions and requirements? Get in touch with Development Services staff at 519-44BRANT or [email protected]. We look forward to hearing from you!

We need your help! The County of Brant is anticipated to experience steady employment growth over the next two decades. As part of our land-use planning polici...es, we are responsible for designating land to be used for businesses and industry that will help fuel our economy as we grow. Our New Official Plan will: -designate areas for job growth, -help us provide jobs for our population growth, -anticipate the evolving nature of the economy, -promote investment opportunities, and -reflect the diverse needs of industries and businesses of all sizes for the long term. Help us plan! Fill out our survey to help us understand what Economic Development and Prosperity in the County of Brant looks like to you. Visit www.brant.ca/economicdevelopmentsurvey. For more information on the New Official Plan and Economic Development and Prosperity in the County of Brant, visit www.brant.ca/NewOfficialPlan.

Having trouble planning your Additional Residential Unit? Not sure where to start? Check out our guide at www.brant.ca/ARUGuide which includes a planning worksheet. E-mail a site plan showing the project and the completed planning worksheet to [email protected] and we’ll be able to answer your questions.

We're Live ! Join us for tonight's meeting by tuning in to www.brant.ca/LIVE. We've got a number of projects and discussions on the agenda, including an update on the new Official Plan, information on the Tree Conservation By-Law review, Interim growth management plans for Paris, and a number of privately initiated applications under the Planning Act. Check out the post below for more information about the agenda and how to get involved. ... We hope you're able to tune in!