Appeal of temporary use by-law for a place of worship dismissed; proposal conforms to planning policies.
The appellants appealed the Town of Whitby's approval of a temporary use zoning by-law amendment that permitted an existing rural residential structure to be used as a place of worship for three years.
The appellants raised concerns regarding traffic, parking, and building code compliance.
The Tribunal dismissed the appeal, accepting uncontested expert evidence that the temporary use was consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement, conformed to the Greenbelt Plan and applicable Official Plans, and could be safely accommodated by existing infrastructure.
The Tribunal approved the by-law in principle, withholding its final order until a Change of Use Permit is granted.
OLTOntario Land TribunalNov 18, 2021
