Notice of Public Meeting - December 1, 2026
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Active Applications | Municipality of Trent Hills
- Plan of Subdivision Application SB01/2026, Notice of Public Hearing, Rosco Ave., Campbellford (McDonald Homes)
Description of the Proposal:
The applicant is proposing a medium-density residential development on two separate parcels of land fronting both sides of Rosco Avenue, with a combined area of approximately 2.41 hectares (5.96 acres), for a total of fifty-nine (59) dwelling units. The subject lands are currently zoned Development (D) and designated Residential Area within the Campbellford Urban Centre in the Municipality of Trent Hills Official Plan.
The proposed Plan of Subdivision consists of six (6) lots/blocks. On the west side of Rosco Avenue, Blocks 1 to 4 are proposed to accommodate nineteen (19) street townhouse dwelling units. On the east side of Rosco Avenue, Block 5 is proposed to contain forty (40) multiple dwelling units within ten (10) four-unit residential buildings, while Block 6 is proposed as open space/parkland fronting onto Banta Road. The development is intended to be fully serviced by municipal water and sanitary sewer services, with access provided from Rosco Avenue.
In conjunction with the proposed Plan of Subdivision, a Zoning By-law Amendment application (Application C18/2026) has been submitted to rezone the lands from the Development (D) Zone to a Medium Density Residential Exception Zone (R2-TH-110 & R2-TH-111) to facilitate the proposed medium-density residential development.
- Zoning By-law Amendment Application C18/2026, Notice of Public Meeting, Rosco Ave., Campbellford (McDonald Homes)
Description of the Proposal:
The purpose and effect of the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment is to rezone the lands proposed for development as part of a Plan of Subdivision from the Development (D) Zone to two site-specific Medium Density Residential Exception Zones, being R2-TH-110 and R2-TH-111.
The lands located on the west side of Rosco Avenue are proposed to be rezoned to the Medium Density Residential Exception (R2-TH-110) Zone to permit the development of nineteen (19) street townhouse dwelling units. The site-specific exception is required to reduce the minimum setback from the centreline of Burnbrae Road for the most southerly proposed dwelling from 17.5 metres to 15.0 metres. This setback functions as the exterior side yard setback for the dwelling rather than a front yard setback. All other provisions of the R2 Zone are proposed to be satisfied.
The lands located on the east side of Rosco Avenue are proposed to be rezoned to the Medium Density Residential Exception (R2-TH-111) Zone to permit the proposed development and recognize the following site-specific zoning provisions subject to further Planning Department review as well as feedback received at the Public Meeting:
a) A maximum of forty (40) *Multiple Dwellings is the only permitted use;
b) All buildings must have a minimum front yard, rear yard and interior side yard
setback of 4.0 metres;
c) Minimum lot frontage of 33.0 metres;
d) Minimum distance between buildings shall be 2.0 metres
e) Minimum distance from building to internal road or driveway shall be 1.5m
*Multiple Dwelling: Shall be defined as a dwelling unit in a building containing four or more dwelling units that would not be considered any other type of dwelling unit as defined by this By-law.
All other requirements of the Medium-Density Residential (R2) Zone are proposed to be met.
This application is being submitted concurrently with Plan of Subdivision Application SB01/2026.
- Official Plan Amendment OPA02/2026, Notice of Public Meeting, Timberlane Dr., Seymour (Van Ziffle)
The Official Plan Amendment application proposes to redesignate lands from within the Rural Policy Area to Site Specific Policy within the Trent Hills Official Plan.
The purpose of the proposed Official Plan Amendment is to permit a site-specific form of residential development with the Rural Policy Area that allows for additional residential units in a controlled manner, while ensuring that the rural character, landscape dominance, and low-density character of the area are maintained.
The proposed Amendment permits limited additional residential units within separate, subordinate residential buildings, together with a private community centre, and establishes clear criteria to guide implementation and built-form control.
The purpose of the amendment is to add a Section to the Rural Policy Area, being a Site Specific Rural Policy Area (R-XX).
Notwithstanding any other policy of this Plan, development on the subject lands may proceed in accordance with the following:
a) Residential Units:
- A maximum of three (3) residential units per lot shall be permitted.
- Of the three (3) permitted units:
o One (1) unit shall be the primary residential dwelling;
o Up to two (2) units may be permitted as Additional Residential Units (ARU’s) located within separate residential buildings, provided that:
i. Each ARU is clearly subordinate in size, height, and massing to the primary residential dwelling; and
ii. The overall development maintains a low-density, rural character.
b) Private Community Centre:
A Private Community Centre is permitted as an accessory to the Residential Units, subject to compliance with applicable zoning and servicing regulations.
c) Access:
Vehicular access shall be provided by means of shared access driveways, secured through easements or common-element condominium, to the satisfaction of the Municipality of Trent Hills.
d) Water and Wastewater Servicing:
A servicing study shall be provided, demonstrating that each residential lot can be adequately serviced with private water supply and wastewater systems, to the satisfaction of the Municipality of Trent Hills and applicable authorities.
e) Architectural Control:
An Architectural Control Manual shall be prepared and approved by the Municipality of Trent Hills, to establish:
· Building siting and massing parameters;
· Architectural character and materials; and
· Design principles reflective of the rural vernacular.
f) Architectural Clearance:
Architectural clearance by the Control Architect shall be required prior to the issuance of any building permit(s) to ensure conformity with the approved Architectural Control Manual.
This application is being submitted concurrently with Zoning By-law Amendment Application C19/2026. Implementation of the proposed Official Plan Amendment shall only be implemented through:
A site-specific Zoning By-law Amendment, including the application of a Holding (H) symbol, which shall not be removed until:o Shared access arrangements are secured;
o Adequate water and wastewater servicing is confirmed; and
o The Architectural Control Manual is approved and the architectural clearance process is established.
Description of the Proposal:
The purpose and effect of the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment is to apply for an exception zone to the current Rural Residential (RR) Zoning for the proposed development, along with a subsequent Official Plan Amendment.
The applicant is seeking to coordinate development across eight (8) existing lots of record, to create a rural residential community. The proposed development would be comprised of three (3) residential units per lot (totalling twenty-one (21)), two-storey single detached units and one (1) Amenity Building. Each lot would have one (1) primary residential dwelling, and two (2) subordinate additional residential units (ARU’s), serviced by private well(s) and private septic system(s).
The proposed development is organized around a series of shared access and circulation elements, with vehicular access to each dwelling being provided primarily through shared driveways.
The applicant is proposing the following exceptions to the Rural Residential (RR) Zoning requirements as set out below:
- Permit a maximum of three (3) separate residential dwelling houses / three (3) separate dwelling units on each lot, consisting of one principal dwelling and two additional residential units (additional dwelling units / ADU’s);
- Permit a Private Community Centre as an accessory use to the residential development;
- Require access to each lot to be provided by a shared driveway secured through registered easements or a common element condominium;
- Apply a Holding (“H”) provision to ensure that adequate private water and wastewater servicing, shared access arrangements, and an approved Architectural Control Manual are secured prior to any development proceeding.
The applicant is requesting the implementation of a Holding (H) provision as part of the proposed rezoning to ensure that no development occurs on the subject lands until all the following requirements are met / satisfied:
- Adequate private water and wastewater servicing is confirmed;
- Shared access arrangements are secured;
- An Architectural Control Manual is approved; and
- Architectural clearance is required prior to building permit issuance.
The Holding (H) provision is a mechanism that serves as a planning tool that allows Council to maintain control over the timing of development, ensuring that key technical matters including but not limited to environmental, servicing, transportation, or other site-specific concerns are adequately addressed before construction can begin.
Once all the above are met / satisfied and deemed satisfactory by municipal staff and Council, a by-law may be passed to lift the Holding provision. At that point, the development would be permitted to proceed in accordance with the approved zoning regulations.
Specifically, the subject lands would be rezoned from the existing Rural Residential (RR) Zone to the Rural Residential Holding Exception TH-105-## (RR-H-TH-105-###) Zone.
The following studies have been submitted in conjunction with the Zoning By-law Amendment Application and Official Plan Amendment Application:
- Planning Justification Report, prepared by MHBC Planning (August 19, 2026);
- Hydrogeological Investigation, prepared by Oakridge Environmental Limited (October 11, 2024);
- Hydrogeological Investigation Update Letter, prepared by Oakridge Environmental Limited (January 27, 2026);
- Stage 1 and 2 Archaeological Assessment, prepared by Northeastern Archaeological Associates Ltd. (July 17, 2026); and
- Traffic Brief, prepared by Asurza Engineers Ltd. (February 11, 2026).
This application is being submitted concurrently with Official Plan Amendment Application OPA02/2026.
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Land Acknowledgement
We recognize the traditional keepers of this land and, specifically our neighbours of the Alderville First Nation, with a formal territorial acknowledgement.
Welcome to the Gunshot Treaty Lands of 1788. It is on these lands and on the shores of the big lake, the Mississauga Anishinabeg met with the Crown to facilitate the opening of these lands for
settlement.
Let us be reminded of the responsibility we all have in making sure that we respect these lands and waters that give us life and sustain our livelihoods.