Stop the Rezoning
on Halls Lake

The Halls Lake community faces an unprecedented threat that could ripple through all of Algonquin Highlands and have far-reaching consequences down the Trent Waterway system. A rezoning application on Halls Lake aims to change from a shoreline residential (SR2) to a rural designation (RU).

An RU designation would allow many non-residential uses, including a hobby farm with pigs and chickens, as well as numerous commercial and industrial uses.

Approval of rezoning here may set a dangerous precedent that could open the door for similar developments on every lake in Algonquin Highlands. If approved, it will threaten the very future of our entire lake system.

To learn more about the impact this may have on your lake, scroll down, and then take the time to check out each of the above headings...

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A change from Shoreline Residential (SR2) to Rural (RU) zoning in Algonquin Highlands would significantly expand the permitted uses. Based on the township official plan, here's what could be allowed:

Agricultural Uses:

Livestock operations
Cash crops
Greenhouse operations
Farm Produce Outlet
Agricultural processing facilities

Commercial Uses:

Cemetary
Equestrian Faclity
Commercial Kennel
Small-scale industrial operations
Storage facilities
Portable Asphalt Plant

Residential Changes:

Accessory dwelling
Group home
Bed and Breakfast
Home Indusrty
Larger accessory buildings

Resource Uses:

Forestry operations
Small-scale resource extraction
Wood processing

Once rezoned, any future owner could pursue these uses without needing additional rezoning (though some might need site plan approval). This is particularly concerning because:

You can't control who buys the property in the future
The zoning stays with the land, not the owner
Even if the owner currently only wants a hobby farm, either they or future owners could pursue any permitted rural use going forward
Some uses could be even more damaging to the lake than the currently proposed hobby farm

This could set a dangerous precident that effects all our waterways.

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If we unite to amplify our voices, we can prevent the destruction of our lakes. Please take a moment to sign the petition and consider donating. You can also reach out to the mayor and councillors to express your concerns through phone calls, emails, and letters.

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