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Aflrst step in the process has been the prepara- tion of an inventory of residential neighbour- hoods within the area of the Stouffville secondary plan. Seven nei bourhoods have been Identified and described, ased on age. location. dominant characteristics of the housing stock. and lot shes. The potential impacts of redevelopment under the cunent zoning regime have been assessed for io deal with their properties. ‘Jvhiie maiiiiainliig the integrity and character of existing neighbour- hoods. Ongoing development and redevelopment pressure within the community. and the recent provincial imperative requiring municipalities to priorize intensified. compact development and provide a broader mix of housing choices. could set the for cant impacts on what have been stabe nei bourhoods of a consistently built form. For example. in a neighbourth where 50-foot setbacks and heights of 15 feet are the norm. cun'ent zoning standards in that area could permit the construction of a new home with a 25-foot setback and a height of 35 feet, a full storey and a half higher than the erdsting homes. The goal of the process now? underway is to craft a new zoning bylaw which will accommodate provincial directives and the rights of landowners bylaw m lobe: established he! Basswood: from t that would be wmmmmm; gait session to engage mkicnts In mm: mmmmm mam 13’2""‘33. fi‘fin'fi‘: Protection of neighbourhood character concerns everyone ‘There can be no doubt that the disfincfivenm arid character of our misting neighbourhoods are largely raponsible for the charm and appeal of our town.’ MOLLER INSURANCE‘ IV IILL mcwmuma Home it Auto JI/I McWhInnIo lives In StouflW/Ie and Is a mgular ooanutor to Whltchumh-StoufMIIe Living. In September, another infonnation session will he held. at which time detailed draft secondary plan policies and zoning bylaw regulatory stan- dards will be presented for public review and dis- cussion. In October. a report to council will be preâ€" sented on mxunmended measures to pmtect the character of existing neighbourhoods of Stout- fville. Please take some time this summer to read the discussion paper and pmvide input to this important process. Copies of the Stoufl'ville established residential neighbourhood discussion paper are available on the town's website (www.mwnofwscom). at the Stoufl'ville library. and the development services counter at the municipal office. Town staff and the consultants will be reviewing the comments received throughout the summer. In the section dealing with the proposed chm to Stouflvllle‘s secondary plan. the discus- slonpapermteathateachnelghbourhoodhasltx own ldentlty. Meanbenodoubtthatthedis- tlnctlveness and character of our existing neigh- bourhoods are largely responsible for the charm and appeal of our town. Here is an opportunity for all of us to have a role in detemrinlng the policies that will shape the appearance and character of those neighbourhoods for years to come. The and toward the operation ofhome-based businesses In teddential zones is another Impor- tant. M118 issue. 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