Virtual Visioning Session - Key Questions

The Township of Severn is undertaking an update to their Official Plan document, and we need your input.

The below questions were prepared in order to obtain your input on what you envision for the future of the Township of Severn. Responses and comments received before May 11, 2021 will help guide discussion at the Visioning Sessions on May 12, 2021. Responses and comments from this questionnaire will continue to be accepted until May 19, 2021. 

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* 1. What are the top 5 things you value most about your community (in order of importance)?

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* 2. Please identify what you believe to be the 5 top planning issues that will face the Township over the next 5 years (in order of importance).

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* 3. Please list what you believe to be the top 5 planning issues that will face the Township over the next 20 years.

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* 4. Where should residential and non-residential growth be focused?

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* 5. Should second dwelling units be permitted in settlement areas, rural areas and shoreline areas?

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* 6. Are there housing styles that are missing or lacking in supply?

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* 7. What are the key economic attributes of the community that are not realized to their full potential?

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* 8. Does the current Official Plan do enough to protect environmental features such as woodlands, watercourses and wetlands?

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* 9. Does the current Official Plan sufficiently protect agricultural lands?

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* 10. Does the current Official Plan permit too much or not enough rural lot creation?

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* 11. Does the current Official Plan sufficiently protect the character of the Township’s shoreline areas?

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* 12. Are there development policies that the Township should consider to guide redevelopment in shoreline areas?

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* 13. Are there any other comments you would like to make that should be considered in the Official Plan Review?

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