Appeal of zoning by-law amendment dismissed without a hearing for failing to disclose genuine planning grounds.
The applicant brought a motion to dismiss the appellant's appeal of a zoning by-law amendment without a hearing under s. 34(25) of the Planning Act.
The appellant, a neighbouring resident, raised concerns regarding environmental contamination, heritage impacts, shadowing, and traffic, but failed to provide expert evidence or identify specific land use planning grounds.
The Tribunal found that the appellant's concerns were based on personal apprehensions and historical applications, and did not constitute genuine, legitimate, and authentic planning reasons.
The motion was granted and the appeal was dismissed.
OLTOntario Land TribunalJul 6, 2023
