Policy Edit

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Policy Text:

In accordance with Section 59 of the Clean Water Act, 2006 all land uses identified within the County Official Plan and/or Area Municipal Zoning By-Laws, with the exception of residential uses other than proposed plans of subdivision or condominium, that are located within an area where sections 57 and/or 58 of the Clean Water Act, 2006 applies in Well Head Protection Areas (WHPA) A, B or C and where there is a significant drinking water threat, are hereby designated for the purposes of section 59 (Restricted Land Uses). Within these designated land use categories and areas, a notice from the Risk Management Official in accordance with section 59(2) of the Clean Water Act, 2006 shall be required prior to approval of any Planning Act or Building Permit application.

Monitoring Text:

DC-AEG-CW-1.4: The Townships and the County of Dufferin will provide a report to the Source Protection Authority, by February 1st of each year, summarizing the actions taken to implement the Source Protection Plan Policies. The specific format and contents of this report will be determined by the Source Protection Authority, in consultation with the Townships and the County.