All articles published in February 2014
Definitions in Draft County Official Plan Regarding Recreational Uses
This is in response to a specific inquiry on a prior post. The issue relates to how part-time population numbers are reflected in the Growth Plan and the draft County Official Plan. The excerpt below shows the change in wording proposed in the County Official Plan.
By John Barzo Read This ArticleSimcoe County Official Plan Appeal Drags On and On and On
I have been attending the Ontario Municipal Board hearings on this matter. It is more crowded than a Rolling Stones concert! (I know, I know, …who?). It is filled with lawyers and planners. The combined hourly rate must be through the roof. So here is what is going on. The Province passed what is known…
By John Barzo Read This ArticleI Love My Canadiana Kitchen
With great trepidation, I just went through the kitchen renovation process. As a lawyer, I have seen many a nightmare file over such matters. Strange thing happened. These guys did it on time, and on budget! So Thanks to Scott and Terry at Canadiana Kitchens. So what have I learned from the process? 1. If…
By John Barzo Read This ArticlePublished Again!!!
I, along with Chester Stanton, penned an article for the “Ontario Professional Surveyor” magazine. Here it is for your reading pleasure.
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