Policy Edit

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SPR/SPA:

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Policy Text:

For a new septic system or septic system holding tank regulated under the Ontario Building Code Act, 1992, with the exception of a new septic system or septic system holding tank that is required for a municipal water supply well facility, the County shall amend their Official Plan and the Area Municipalities shall amend their respective Zoning By-laws to prohibit uses, buildings or structures requiring a new septic system or septic system holding tank in areas where such activities would be significant drinking water threats, to ensure they never become significant drinking water threats. For the purposes of this policy, upgrading, alteration, expansion or replacement of an existing septic system or septic system holding tank to an improved standard shall not be considered to be a new system

Monitoring Text:

OC-CW-1.9: Where this Source Protection Plan requires the County or Area Municipality to amend their Official Plan and/or Zoning By-law and provide confirmation of such amendments to the Source Protection Authority, they shall provide a copy of such compliance within 30 days of adoption of the amendment(s) by County and/or Area Municipal Council or, where the matter has been appealed to the Ontario Municipal Board, the date of their decision to approve.