Policy Edit

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SPR/SPA:

Risk:

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Policy Tool

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Comment

Policy Text:

To ensure any future activity that reduces the recharge of an aquifer does not become a significant drinking water threat, where the activity would be a significant threat within WHPA-Q2 the municipality shall only permit new major developments or site alterations (excluding single detached residential) where an assessment of the impacts of the development on recharge can demonstrate to the satisfaction of the municipality that the water balance can maintain pre-development recharge to the greatest extent feasible through best management practices.

Monitoring Text:

DC-AEG-CW-1.5: Where the Townships and the County of Dufferin are required to amend their Official Plan, Zoning By-law, and/or municipal planning documents and provide
proof of compliance to the Source Protection Authority, they will do so within 30 days once the amendment(s) are in full force and effect.