Settlement approved modifying official plan and zoning by-law amendments for farm worker housing.
The Ontario Greenhouse Vegetable Growers appealed the approval of an Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment by the County of Essex and the Municipality of Leamington regarding boarding houses and farm worker housing.
The parties reached a settlement that modified the amendments to remove pedestrian connection requirements, adjust occupancy thresholds for boarding houses, and clarify zoning for off-site farm worker dwellings.
The Tribunal accepted uncontested expert planning evidence that the modified amendments are consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement, conform to the applicable Official Plans, and represent good planning by supporting the agricultural sector and ensuring safe housing for farm workers.
The appeals were allowed in part to implement the settlement.
OLTOntario Land TribunalMay 21, 2024
