var data = [ { "id": "33", "latitude": " 43.88524389841124", "longitude": "-79.03062210159325", "spot_name": "Ajax", "threat_level": "", "organization": "", "organization_logo": "", "organization_website": "", "organization_news": "", "issue": "O. Reg. 438\/20 July 31, 2020", "status": "Approved", "icon_farm": "0", "icon_water": "0", "icon_wild": "0", "icon_air": "0", "icon_climate": "0", "added": "2021-02-21 21:40:33" }, { "id": "73", "latitude": "43.84007238", "longitude": "-79.04807423", "spot_name": "Ajax - Duffins Creek\t", "threat_level": "", "organization": "", "organization_logo": "", "organization_website": "", "organization_news": "", "issue": "This MZO authorizes a multi-storey distribution centre at 221 Church St. South, close to Duffins' Creek in Ajax. O. Reg. 773\/21 issued November 15, 2021", "status": "Approved", "icon_farm": "0", "icon_water": "0", "icon_wild": "0", "icon_air": "0", "icon_climate": "0", "added": "2022-01-10 19:44:52" }, { "id": "40", "latitude": "43.83791168018142", "longitude": "-79.01767787275834", "spot_name": "Ajax - Southwood", "threat_level": "", "organization": "", "organization_logo": "", "organization_website": "", "organization_news": "", "issue": "O. Reg. 475\/20, issued August 28, 2020", "status": "Approved", "icon_farm": "0", "icon_water": "0", "icon_wild": "0", "icon_air": "0", "icon_climate": "0", "added": "2021-02-21 23:02:54" }, { "id": "49", "latitude": "43.83647982885046", "longitude": "-79.01714151334338", "spot_name": "Ajax \u2013 580 Hardwood Ave.", "threat_level": "", "organization": "", "organization_logo": "", "organization_website": "", "organization_news": "", "issue": "This is an amendment to loosen restrictions on a previous zoning order for this site. Amendment to O. Reg. 475\/20 issued April 6, 2021\r\n", "status": "Approved", "icon_farm": "0", "icon_water": "0", "icon_wild": "0", "icon_air": "0", "icon_climate": "0", "added": "2021-05-17 12:57:35" }, { "id": "58", "latitude": "43.65107132733963", "longitude": "-79.39822120430082", "spot_name": "Alexandra Park, Toronto (Queen & Spadina)", "threat_level": "", "organization": "", "organization_logo": "", "organization_website": "", "organization_news": "", "issue": "This is an appropriate use of the Minister\u2019s Zoning Order power. It was issued on the request of Toronto City Council to provide 84 subsidized and publicly-owned supportive homes for individuals for residents who are homeless and thus from COVID-19 infection. It pertains to an existing neighborhood well-serviced by transit, employment and amenities, and within the existing settlement area of Toronto, increases the permitted number of homes on the city-owned lot by 84, and exempts the additional units from any parking requirements.\r\nO. Reg 545\/21, issued July 30, 2021\r\n", "status": "Approved", "icon_farm": "0", "icon_water": "0", "icon_wild": "0", "icon_air": "0", "icon_climate": "0", "added": "2021-09-02 20:19:13" }, { "id": "18", "latitude": "43.963490 ", "longitude": "-79.468747", "spot_name": "Aurora", "threat_level": "", "organization": "", "organization_logo": "", "organization_website": "", "organization_news": "", "issue": "This Minister\u2019s zoning order disregards Aurora's municipal plan and will allow single family houses to be built on a surviving parcel at the edge of the Oak Ridges Moraine. While the province justified the issuing of an MZO on the basis that it would allow for the construction of a long-term care home, the property was, in fact, already zoned institutional. The effect of the MZO is simply to permit residential sprawl on land that had been owned by the province. O. Reg. 449\/20 issued August 12, 2020", "status": "Approved", "icon_farm": "0", "icon_water": "0", "icon_wild": "0", "icon_air": "0", "icon_climate": "0", "added": "2020-12-30 19:48:02" }, { "id": "46", "latitude": "44.084089200634416", "longitude": "-79.79645372290324", "spot_name": "Beeton (New Tecumseth)", "threat_level": "", "organization": "", "organization_logo": "", "organization_website": "", "organization_news": "", "issue": "This MZO authorizes the development of 67.4 hectares of farmland on the outskirts of Beeton, (pop. 3891). While this MZO is being defended with references to plans for some seniors\u2019 rental, townhouses, & semi-detached units (along with 297 single detached homes), none of these are actually mandatory under the MZO. The founder and president of the developer, Flato, gave Premier Ford\u2019s PC leadership bid a substantial donation in 2018. O. Reg. 166\/21 issued March 5, 2021", "status": "Approved", "icon_farm": "0", "icon_water": "0", "icon_wild": "0", "icon_air": "0", "icon_climate": "0", "added": "2021-05-17 12:50:52" }, { "id": "9", "latitude": "43.758193 ", "longitude": "-79.643697", "spot_name": "Brampton ", "threat_level": "", "organization": "", "organization_logo": "", "organization_website": "", "organization_news": "", "issue": "This Minister's Zoning Order authorizes TACC Holborn Corp., to convert reserved employment lands in Brampton to single family homes (in addition to some multi-storey residential and commercial buildings). This is striking, given that elsewhere in the Greater Toronto Area, Minister\u2019s Zoning Orders permitting the destruction of Provincially Significant Wetlands and agricultural land have been justified based on claims that there is a shortage of employment land. O. Reg. 171\/20 issued April 24, 2020", "status": "Approved", "icon_farm": "0", "icon_water": "0", "icon_wild": "0", "icon_air": "0", "icon_climate": "0", "added": "2020-12-30 18:37:40" }, { "id": "83", "latitude": "43.82559191", "longitude": "-79.69995312", "spot_name": "Brampton - Country Side Drive", "threat_level": "", "organization": "", "organization_logo": "", "organization_website": "", "organization_news": "", "issue": "This MZO authorizes the development of a new school and place of worship by the Gobind Marg Charitable Trust of Ontario. O. Reg. 38\/22 issued January 28, 2022.", "status": "Approved", "icon_farm": "0", "icon_water": "0", "icon_wild": "0", "icon_air": "0", "icon_climate": "0", "added": "2022-02-11 20:10:25" }, { "id": "89", "latitude": "43.6396035", "longitude": "-79.77942702", "spot_name": "Brampton - Lion Head Golf Course", "threat_level": "", "organization": "", "organization_logo": "", "organization_website": "", "organization_news": "", "issue": "This MZO authorizes the development of housing on the Lion Head Golf Course property which includes some natural heritage features. O. Reg. 784\/21 issued November 24, 2021.", "status": "Approved", "icon_farm": "0", "icon_water": "0", "icon_wild": "0", "icon_air": "0", "icon_climate": "0", "added": "2022-02-11 20:23:31" }, { "id": "93", "latitude": "43.670227389161184", "longitude": "-79.82976739653911", "spot_name": "Brampton - Mississauga Rd. & Bovaird Dr.", "threat_level": "", "organization": "", "organization_logo": "", "organization_website": "", "organization_news": "", "issue": "This MZO, requested by Argo Development, authorizes the development of a large mixed use development. The development will run alongside the route of the proposed 413 highway, with part of the development actually falling within the study area for the highway.\r\nO. Reg 158\/22 issued March 4th 2022.", "status": "Approved", "icon_farm": "0", "icon_water": "0", "icon_wild": "0", "icon_air": "0", "icon_climate": "0", "added": "2022-03-17 16:11:53" }, { "id": "108", "latitude": "44.25331371803328", "longitude": "-78.36360454", "spot_name": "Brown Line - Peterborough\/Cavan", "threat_level": "", "organization": "", "organization_logo": "", "organization_website": "", "organization_news": "", "issue": "This zoning order will rezone land at Airport Road and Brown Line bordering a provincially-significant wetland for industrial employment usage which is currently zoned rural. O Reg. 5\/23 Issued January 20, 2023.", "status": "Approved", "icon_farm": "0", "icon_water": "0", "icon_wild": "0", "icon_air": "0", "icon_climate": "0", "added": "2023-04-05 19:57:53" }, { "id": "11", "latitude": "43.733612 ", "longitude": "-79.868708", "spot_name": "Caledon", "threat_level": "", "organization": "", "organization_logo": "", "organization_website": "", "organization_news": "", "issue": "This MZO permits a large, car-dependent sprawl development on farmland in Peel Region, near the boundary between Caledon and Brampton. The Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing granted this MZO over the express and vocal opposition of Peel Region. While this development, if constructed as approved, would enrich landowners connected to some political donors with very strong ties to the government (Project Management Inc, Conservatory Group, Fieldgate Developments, Laurier Homes, Mattamy Homes, and Paradise.) O. Reg. 362\/20 Issued July 10, 2020", "status": "Approved", "icon_farm": "0", "icon_water": "0", "icon_wild": "0", "icon_air": "0", "icon_climate": "0", "added": "2020-12-30 18:53:23" }, { "id": "68", "latitude": "43.76274793078696", "longitude": "-79.79257410257682", "spot_name": "Caledon (Dixie & Mayfield)", "threat_level": "", "organization": "", "organization_logo": "", "organization_website": "", "organization_news": "", "issue": "This MZO, requested by Tribal Partners, authorizes the development of a warehouse and e-commerce facility on Prime Agricultural land that is currently outside of the Settlement Area Boundary.\r\nMore information on this MZO request is available here: https:\/\/pub-caledon.escribemeetings.com\/filestream.ashx?DocumentId=17095\r\nO. Reg 157\/22 issued March 4th, 2022.", "status": "Approved", "icon_farm": "0", "icon_water": "0", "icon_wild": "0", "icon_air": "0", "icon_climate": "0", "added": "2021-10-18 21:06:19" }, { "id": "101", "latitude": "43.79335511", "longitude": "-79.77390461", "spot_name": "Caledon (Torbram Rd.)", "threat_level": "", "organization": "", "organization_logo": "", "organization_website": "", "organization_news": "", "issue": "This Zoning Order allows the construction of another large warehousing facility in what is currently agricultural land in Caledon. O. Reg. 483\/22. Issued September 09, 2022.\t", "status": "Approved", "icon_farm": "0", "icon_water": "0", "icon_wild": "0", "icon_air": "0", "icon_climate": "0", "added": "2022-10-14 15:13:56" }, { "id": "51", "latitude": "43.86836453574252", "longitude": "-79.77014204588872", "spot_name": "Caledon \u2013 Agricultural Land", "threat_level": "", "organization": "", "organization_logo": "", "organization_website": "", "organization_news": "", "issue": "This MZO opens the way for development now on a car-dependent site near Bolton, Ontario. While Caledon Town Council has expressed hopes that the site could be the future GO Rail station, any such station would not be constructed until many years from now. By authorizing residential, institutional, commercial and retail uses now, this MZO seems set to lock car-dependent habits. Ont. O. Reg. 171\/21 issued March 5, 2021", "status": "Approved", "icon_farm": "0", "icon_water": "0", "icon_wild": "0", "icon_air": "0", "icon_climate": "0", "added": "2021-05-17 13:00:53" }, { "id": "14", "latitude": "43.408559 ", "longitude": "-80.327616", "spot_name": "Cambridge", "threat_level": "", "organization": "", "organization_logo": "", "organization_website": "", "organization_news": "", "issue": "SmartCentres has obtained a Minister\u2019s Zoning Order for 5 hectares of land at 18-60 Pinebush Road, Cambridge. The Order will let it avoid having municipal council place conditions on it\u2019s planned mixed use development on the site. O. Reg. 611\/20 issued October 30th, 2020.", "status": "Approved", "icon_farm": "0", "icon_water": "0", "icon_wild": "0", "icon_air": "0", "icon_climate": "0", "added": "2020-12-30 19:19:00" }, { "id": "103", "latitude": "43.954548731836475", "longitude": "-79.02885226284167", "spot_name": "Carruthers Creek Headwaters - Veraine Development", "threat_level": "", "organization": "", "organization_logo": "", "organization_website": "", "organization_news": "", "issue": "On the Friday before Christmas, Mayor Kevin Ashe has revived an old MZO request made by a previous Pickering Council for a major development in the headwaters of the Carruthers Creek. \r\n\r\nThe MZO request letter is available here: https:\/\/www.stopsprawldurham.com\/_files\/ugd\/e74d7e_e0548cb4a039451ea2bcb7b459d92929.pdf", "status": "Requested", "icon_farm": "0", "icon_water": "0", "icon_wild": "0", "icon_air": "0", "icon_climate": "0", "added": "2022-12-24 19:14:43" }, { "id": "24", "latitude": "43.91154775471697", "longitude": "-78.72262714392083", "spot_name": "Clarington", "threat_level": "", "organization": "", "organization_logo": "", "organization_website": "", "organization_news": "", "issue": "This zoning order disregards the Provincial Policy Statement, Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe to permit Durham Christian Homes Society Inc., to develop a seniors centre on land that is outside of any settlement area. The site is poorly served by transit, and very hard to access through active transportation. O. Reg. 336\/19, issued October 15, 2019", "status": "Approved", "icon_farm": "0", "icon_water": "0", "icon_wild": "0", "icon_air": "0", "icon_climate": "0", "added": "2021-02-05 19:33:47" }, { "id": "48", "latitude": "43.912797246676014", "longitude": "-78.74576064403284 ", "spot_name": "Clarington \u2013 Home Hardware", "threat_level": "", "organization": "", "organization_logo": "", "organization_website": "", "organization_news": "", "issue": "This order clears the way for the relocation of the Home Hardware store which currently serves the walkable core of Bowmanville, to a car-dependent rural location between Bowmanville and Courtice. The site appears to be adjacent to a forested area. O. Reg. 167\/21 issued March 5, 2021\r\n", "status": "Approved", "icon_farm": "0", "icon_water": "0", "icon_wild": "0", "icon_air": "0", "icon_climate": "0", "added": "2021-05-17 12:56:37" }, { "id": "79", "latitude": "44.167519941384505", "longitude": "-80.39421596138071", "spot_name": "Dundalk", "threat_level": "", "organization": "", "organization_logo": "", "organization_website": "", "organization_news": "", "issue": "On January 19th, Flato Inc. presented to Southgate Council requesting an MZO for a large residential development across three separate sites outside of the Dundalk Settlement Area Boundary much of which is currently being used for agriculture. This MZO was issued on March 4th 2022 as O. Regs 161\/22, 162\/22 and 165\/22. Read more about this project in the Owen Sound Sun Times: https:\/\/www.owensoundsuntimes.com\/news\/local-news\/dundalk-developers-big-plans-involve-provincial-fast-track-request", "status": "Approved", "icon_farm": "0", "icon_water": "0", "icon_wild": "0", "icon_air": "0", "icon_climate": "0", "added": "2022-01-31 20:24:55" }, { "id": "38", "latitude": " 44.08611", "longitude": "-79.42758", "spot_name": "East Gwillimbury", "threat_level": "", "organization": "", "organization_logo": "", "organization_website": "", "organization_news": "", "issue": "The Town of East Gwillimbury has received a new Minister's Zoning Order (MZO) to permit an auto campus at 1656 Green Lane East. The MZO provides for the development of a prestige auto sales campus complete with seven automobile dealerships. O. Reg. 451\/20, issued August 13, 2020", "status": "Approved", "icon_farm": "0", "icon_water": "0", "icon_wild": "0", "icon_air": "0", "icon_climate": "0", "added": "2021-02-21 22:57:56" }, { "id": "7", "latitude": "43.87496", "longitude": "-79.543548", "spot_name": "East Humber River Wetland Complex (Vaughan)", "threat_level": "", "organization": "", "organization_logo": "", "organization_website": "", "organization_news": "", "issue": "This MZO allows the destruction of prime farmland and three provincially-significant wetlands in an area that currently has a rural character, threatening the habitat of an endangered species to make way for a Wal-mart \u201cdistribution centre\u201d. The land is owned by Condor Properties, whose lobbyist is a former cabinet minister with the governing party, and whose principal is part of the well-connected De Gasperis family. O. Reg. 173\/20, issued April 24, 2020", "status": "Approved", "icon_farm": "0", "icon_water": "0", "icon_wild": "0", "icon_air": "0", "icon_climate": "0", "added": "2020-10-29 14:52:49" }, { "id": "37", "latitude": "43.74704", "longitude": "-79.57736", "spot_name": "Etobicoke", "threat_level": "", "organization": "", "organization_logo": "", "organization_website": "", "organization_news": "", "issue": "This Minister\u2019s Zoning Order, which was not requested by Toronto City Council, allows residential development on or near the provincially-owned lands in Etobicoke that were once the Thistledown Hospital in north Etobicoke. Thistledown Hospital was designated as a heritage property in 2014. O. Reg. 450\/20, issued August 12, 2020", "status": "Approved", "icon_farm": "0", "icon_water": "0", "icon_wild": "0", "icon_air": "0", "icon_climate": "0", "added": "2021-02-21 21:55:21" }, { "id": "96", "latitude": "44.28092021732913", "longitude": "-79.47736631223782", "spot_name": "Georgina - Unregistering plan of Subdivision ", "threat_level": "", "organization": "", "organization_logo": "", "organization_website": "", "organization_news": "", "issue": "This Zoning Order unregisters an old plan of subdivision near Deer Park Drive and Woodbine Avenue in the Town of Georgina.\r\n\r\nO. Reg. 251\/21 issued April 1st, 2022", "status": "Approved", "icon_farm": "0", "icon_water": "0", "icon_wild": "0", "icon_air": "0", "icon_climate": "0", "added": "2022-04-25 18:51:40" }, { "id": "87", "latitude": "43.51942369", "longitude": "-80.25731633", "spot_name": "Guelph - Dolime Quarry", "threat_level": "", "organization": "", "organization_logo": "", "organization_website": "", "organization_news": "", "issue": "This MZO authorizes the future development of housing on the site of the former Dolime Quarry. O. Reg. 822\/21 issued December 3, 2021.", "status": "Approved", "icon_farm": "0", "icon_water": "0", "icon_wild": "0", "icon_air": "0", "icon_climate": "0", "added": "2022-02-11 20:15:28" }, { "id": "16", "latitude": "43.242426 ", "longitude": " -79.88744", "spot_name": "Hamilton", "threat_level": "", "organization": "", "organization_logo": "", "organization_website": "", "organization_news": "", "issue": "This Minister\u2019s Zoning Order re-designates a prime 12 hectare parcel on the brow of the Niagara Escarpment, long considered a natural expansion site for Mohawk College, from institutional to a mix of residential and institutional uses.The Order took the City of Hamilton, which had sold the former Hamilton Sanitorium lands to Mohawk College, by surprise. The property is currently surrounded by institutional uses, including the St. Joseph\u2019s Healthcare Centre and the Mohawk College Library. O. Reg. 447\/20 Issued August 12, 2020", "status": "Approved", "icon_farm": "0", "icon_water": "0", "icon_wild": "0", "icon_air": "0", "icon_climate": "0", "added": "2020-12-30 19:36:14" }, { "id": "44", "latitude": " 43.253127635833344", "longitude": "-79.85922080728643", "spot_name": "Hamilton \u2013 350 Main Street East", "threat_level": "", "organization": "", "organization_logo": "", "organization_website": "", "organization_news": "", "issue": "This MZO appears to be in keeping with the accepted purposes of the MZO power. While it does allow residential development in ground floor commercial space, it does so at the request of the City of Hamilton, and only to enable and expedite the creation of 15 units of affordable housing in time to meet a deadline for federal emergency funding. O. Reg. 160\/21 issued March 5, 2021", "status": "Approved", "icon_farm": "0", "icon_water": "0", "icon_wild": "0", "icon_air": "0", "icon_climate": "0", "added": "2021-05-17 12:47:28" }, { "id": "19", "latitude": "46.469760 ", "longitude": "-84.476215", "spot_name": "Horizon Landing Development\/St. Mary\u2019s River coastal wetland", "threat_level": "", "organization": "", "organization_logo": "", "organization_website": "", "organization_news": "", "issue": "An MZO has been requested to build a total of 200 residential units on 130 hectares within a coastal wetland on the St. Mary\u2019s River and surrounding nearby Mary Ann Lake west of Sault Ste. Marie. The majority of this development was previously rejected by the Ontario Municipal Board and most recently the City of Sault Ste. Marie rejected the push for support for an MZO for the project.", "status": "Requested", "icon_farm": "0", "icon_water": "0", "icon_wild": "0", "icon_air": "0", "icon_climate": "0", "added": "2021-02-02 16:15:25" }, { "id": "23", "latitude": "44.36610762679605", "longitude": "-79.60833340158297", "spot_name": "Innisfil", "threat_level": "", "organization": "", "organization_logo": "", "organization_website": "", "organization_news": "", "issue": "This zoning order disregards the Provincial Policy Statement, Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe and the advice of the Simcoe Region Conservation Authority, and overrides the Official Plans of Innisfil and Simcoe County, to permit development of rural land that is outside of any settlement area and surrounded on three sides by key natural heritage features. O. Reg. 251\/19, July 30, 2019", "status": "Approved", "icon_farm": "0", "icon_water": "0", "icon_wild": "0", "icon_air": "0", "icon_climate": "0", "added": "2021-02-05 19:20:30" }, { "id": "82", "latitude": "44.30019543", "longitude": "-79.61351667", "spot_name": "Innisfil - RVRHC South Campus", "threat_level": "", "organization": "", "organization_logo": "", "organization_website": "", "organization_news": "", "issue": "This MZO authorizes the development of Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre\u2019s South Campus. O. Reg. 37\/22 issued January 28, 2022.", "status": "Approved", "icon_farm": "0", "icon_water": "0", "icon_wild": "0", "icon_air": "0", "icon_climate": "0", "added": "2022-02-11 20:09:16" }, { "id": "8", "latitude": "44.290751", "longitude": "-79.559555", "spot_name": "Innisfil, Simcoe County (\u201cOrbit\u201d Private City)", "threat_level": "", "organization": "", "organization_logo": "", "organization_website": "", "organization_news": "", "issue": "This order authorizes what has been presented as the first phase of a 150,000 person privatized \u201ccommunity\u201d on farmland outside the existing settlement area, in a sensitive watershed (Lake Simcoe) which lacks the capacity to accommodate substantial population growth. While marketed as a \u201ccomplete community,\u201d the details of the Order, and the fantastical quality of renderings shared with media, have raised concerns that these elements will not materialize. \r\n https:\/\/rescuelakesimcoe.org\/2020\/11\/13\/whats-wrong-with-innisfils-orbit-ministers-zoning-order-request\/ \r\nO. Reg. 568\/21, issued August 6th.\r\n", "status": "Approved", "icon_farm": "0", "icon_water": "0", "icon_wild": "0", "icon_air": "0", "icon_climate": "0", "added": "2020-12-30 18:33:35" }, { "id": "26", "latitude": "44.3536675813091", "longitude": "-78.77053308809101", "spot_name": "Jennings Creek - Lindsay", "threat_level": "", "organization": "", "organization_logo": "", "organization_website": "", "organization_news": "", "issue": "This MZO permits Craft Development Corporation, led by the Vice-President of the PC Ontario Fund, to construct a large residential development at the outskirts of rural Lindsay, Ontario. It appears that the project, associated with a Wal-mart big box store, would suburbanize farmland, and the wooded shores of Jennings Creek, as well as a network of hedgerows connected with it. O. Reg. 355\/20, issued July 8, 2020", "status": "Approved", "icon_farm": "0", "icon_water": "0", "icon_wild": "0", "icon_air": "0", "icon_climate": "0", "added": "2021-02-05 19:43:35" }, { "id": "78", "latitude": "44.20805345047565", "longitude": "-78.39346789249812", "spot_name": "Kawartha Downs", "threat_level": "", "organization": "", "organization_logo": "", "organization_website": "", "organization_news": "", "issue": "RIC (Moore Drive) Inc. and RIC (Highway 28) Inc. have requested an MZO in the Township of Cavan Monaghan at 1382 County Road 28, 1490 County Road 28, and 1683 Moore Drive. The MZO will allow a large residential development, as well as the expansion of the existing entertainment complex on land that is partially zoned for agricultural uses which includes a locally significant wetland. Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation, the Anishinabek Nation Grand Council and the Hiawatha First Nation have stated publicly that they have not been properly consulted on this proposal.\r\nThe MZO was officially issued on March 4th. O. Reg. 160\/22", "status": "Approved", "icon_farm": "0", "icon_water": "0", "icon_wild": "0", "icon_air": "0", "icon_climate": "0", "added": "2022-01-31 19:54:54" }, { "id": "45", "latitude": "44.354074170975444", "longitude": "-78.77000737521979", "spot_name": "Kawartha Lakes\/Lindsay ", "threat_level": "", "organization": "", "organization_logo": "", "organization_website": "", "organization_news": "", "issue": "This MZO modifies and expands an earlier MZO that allows PC-connected Craft Development Corporation, led by the Vice-President of the PC Ontario Fund, replace farmland, hedgerows, and the wooded shores of Jennings Creek with a suburban big box store and tract housing. \r\nOntario Regulation 168\/21 amends Ontario Regulation 355\/20 issued March 5, 2021\r\n", "status": "Approved", "icon_farm": "0", "icon_water": "0", "icon_wild": "0", "icon_air": "0", "icon_climate": "0", "added": "2021-05-17 12:48:53" }, { "id": "77", "latitude": "44.22050371", "longitude": "-76.5250564", "spot_name": "Kingston - Homes for Veterans", "threat_level": "", "organization": "", "organization_logo": "", "organization_website": "", "organization_news": "", "issue": "This MZO permits 25 tiny homes for military veterans experiencing homelessness. O. Reg. 768\/21 issued November 15, 2021.", "status": "Approved", "icon_farm": "0", "icon_water": "0", "icon_wild": "0", "icon_air": "0", "icon_climate": "0", "added": "2022-01-10 19:53:51" }, { "id": "71", "latitude": "44.24488549483963", "longitude": "-76.48194327372413", "spot_name": "Kingston - Inner Harbour", "threat_level": "", "organization": "", "organization_logo": "", "organization_website": "", "organization_news": "", "issue": "Kingston City Council is examining a proposal for a contaminated property along the waterfront of Kingston's Inner Harbour which borders a Provincially Significant Wetland. The proposed project will remove 1800 trees and fill in a portion of the wetland. City staff presented an MZO as one possible option for the development at a meeting in September 2021, but councilors have not chosen to pursue that option.", "status": "Requested", "icon_farm": "0", "icon_water": "0", "icon_wild": "0", "icon_air": "0", "icon_climate": "0", "added": "2021-12-02 20:25:49" }, { "id": "94", "latitude": "44.28093245088176", "longitude": "-76.57915341500467", "spot_name": "Kingston - Li-Cycle", "threat_level": "", "organization": "", "organization_logo": "", "organization_website": "", "organization_news": "", "issue": "This MZO authorizes the development of a lithium-ion battery recycling facility. This facility will be the first business in the new Clogg's Road industrial park.\r\nO. Reg. 159\/22 issued March 4th, 2022.", "status": "Approved", "icon_farm": "0", "icon_water": "0", "icon_wild": "0", "icon_air": "0", "icon_climate": "0", "added": "2022-03-17 16:20:51" }, { "id": "69", "latitude": "44.3621295885088", "longitude": " -78.7172791439367", "spot_name": "Lindsay - East Side", "threat_level": "", "organization": "", "organization_logo": "", "organization_website": "", "organization_news": "", "issue": "The Flato Group has requested an MZO to build housing of differing scales on Prime Agricultural land just outside Lindsay's Settlement Area Boundary. The MZO is opposed by a group of local residents called Long Beach Land Preservation. O. Reg. 771\/21 issued on November 15, 2021.", "status": "Approved", "icon_farm": "0", "icon_water": "0", "icon_wild": "0", "icon_air": "0", "icon_climate": "0", "added": "2021-10-19 17:57:35" }, { "id": "62", "latitude": "43.83524028374133", "longitude": "-79.05776104490347", "spot_name": "Lower Duffins (Pickering) - 1802 Bayly Street", "threat_level": "", "organization": "", "organization_logo": "", "organization_website": "", "organization_news": "", "issue": "Responding to a firestorm of public opposition, this Minister\u2019s Zoning Order removes 1802 Bayly Street, which includes vital components of the Lower Duffins Creek Wetland Complex, from a previous sprawl MZO authorizing a warehouse. (see O.Reg 607\/20). \r\nO. Reg. 607\/20, issued July 2, 2021.\r\n", "status": "Approved", "icon_farm": "0", "icon_water": "0", "icon_wild": "0", "icon_air": "0", "icon_climate": "0", "added": "2021-09-02 20:55:38" }, { "id": "6", "latitude": "43.838587", "longitude": "-79.060722", "spot_name": "Lower Duffins Creek Wetland Complex (Pickering)", "threat_level": "", "organization": "", "organization_logo": "", "organization_website": "", "organization_news": "", "issue": "This Minister\u2019s Zoning Order would allow complete destruction of the western portion of a Provincially Significant Wetland to make way for some warehouses. The wetland in question is part of the substantial Lower Duffins Creek Wetland complex, a rare and essential remnant of coastal Great Lakes wetlands that have been largely lost to development. While this forested swamp with intermittent drumlins, is irreplaceable, recent changes to the Conservation Authorities Act mean that the MZO forces the Conservation Authority to permit its bulldozing in exchange for cash \u201coffsets\u201d. O. Reg. 607\/20 issued Oct 30th, 2020", "status": "Approved", "icon_farm": "0", "icon_water": "0", "icon_wild": "0", "icon_air": "0", "icon_climate": "0", "added": "2020-10-29 14:49:24" }, { "id": "53", "latitude": "43.85815285337385", "longitude": "-79.35761942360968", "spot_name": "Markham - Apple Creek Blvd.", "threat_level": "", "organization": "", "organization_logo": "", "organization_website": "", "organization_news": "", "issue": "This MZO allows the development of a retirement and long-term care home or homes on a property formerly zoned for industrial use. O. Reg. 169\/21 issued April 1, 2021 An additional Zoning Order for this site increased the maximum height of buildings and allows the construction of an above ground parking structure. Ontario Regulation 28\/23\r\n", "status": "Approved", "icon_farm": "0", "icon_water": "0", "icon_wild": "0", "icon_air": "0", "icon_climate": "0", "added": "2021-05-17 13:03:33" }, { "id": "100", "latitude": "43.92697225", "longitude": "-79.35351336", "spot_name": "Markham - Berkeley Centre\t", "threat_level": "", "organization": "", "organization_logo": "", "organization_website": "", "organization_news": "", "issue": "This Zoning Order allows the development of the proposed Berkeley Centre on land that is currently being used for farming. O. Reg. 483\/22. Issued September 09, 2022.\t", "status": "Approved", "icon_farm": "0", "icon_water": "0", "icon_wild": "0", "icon_air": "0", "icon_climate": "0", "added": "2022-10-14 15:13:12" }, { "id": "98", "latitude": "43.83530839461124", "longitude": " -79.42081520831043", "spot_name": "Markham - Bridge TOC", "threat_level": "", "organization": "", "organization_logo": "", "organization_website": "", "organization_news": "", "issue": "This Zoning Order allows the construction of a very large, primarily residential community. The Bridge subway station Transit-Oriented Community (TOC) will consist of 34 towers just south of Highway 407 and east of Yonge Street. O. Reg. 345\/22. Issued April 14 2022. This project is being opposed by a Better Richmond Hill.", "status": "Approved", "icon_farm": "0", "icon_water": "0", "icon_wild": "0", "icon_air": "0", "icon_climate": "0", "added": "2022-04-25 20:51:56" }, { "id": "52", "latitude": "43.94528549780556", "longitude": "-79.28930330170473", "spot_name": "Markham \u2013 19th Avenue", "threat_level": "", "organization": "", "organization_logo": "", "organization_website": "", "organization_news": "", "issue": "This MZO will suburbanize 110-acres of mostly agricultural land fronting 19th Avenue just east of McCowan Avenue, and does does not conform to any current plans for land use in the north end of Markham. This MZO was issued against the recommendation of Markham staff, and seems calculated to prevent Markham from adopting a zero sprawl option in its land needs assessment process. It is one of 4 MZOs granted to Flato, whose founder and president, gave a substantial donation to Premier Ford\u2019s PC leadership bid in 2018. O. Reg. 172\/21 issued March 5, 2021\r\n", "status": "Approved", "icon_farm": "0", "icon_water": "0", "icon_wild": "0", "icon_air": "0", "icon_climate": "0", "added": "2021-05-17 13:02:46" }, { "id": "64", "latitude": "43.92187666001785", "longitude": " -79.36999948798527", "spot_name": "Markham, York Region", "threat_level": "", "organization": "", "organization_logo": "", "organization_website": "", "organization_news": "", "issue": "This MZO would authorize extensive office and retail space on two pieces of farmland north of Markham which straddle a segment of the Greenbelt. The lands are poorly served by public transit and this development will box in protected Greenbelt land. O. Reg 599\/21 issued August 27, 2021", "status": "Approved", "icon_farm": "0", "icon_water": "0", "icon_wild": "0", "icon_air": "0", "icon_climate": "0", "added": "2021-10-18 17:40:27" }, { "id": "27", "latitude": "43.950020", "longitude": "-79.278876", "spot_name": "Markham-Stouffville", "threat_level": "", "organization": "", "organization_logo": "", "organization_website": "", "organization_news": "", "issue": "The total development proposal includes 11.89 hectares in Whitchurch-Stouffville and Markham. The order facilitates a proposed housing development along with associated commercial development. For Markham lands, Flato Developments proposes 120 units of purpose-built rental for seniors, 34 townhouse units for market ownership with aging in place ground floor units. For the Whitchurch-Stouffville lands, 4 apartments (60 units each) and 113 townhouses are proposed. O.Reg. 172\/20 issued May 22, 2020", "status": "Approved", "icon_farm": "0", "icon_water": "0", "icon_wild": "0", "icon_air": "0", "icon_climate": "0", "added": "2021-02-12 13:53:01" }, { "id": "61", "latitude": "45.43557822938987", "longitude": "-76.50080774167022", "spot_name": "McNab\/Braeside, Renfrew County 2424 Russett Drive.", "threat_level": "", "organization": "", "organization_logo": "", "organization_website": "", "organization_news": "", "issue": "This Minister\u2019s Zoning Order, together with O. Reg 537\/21, authorizes industrial uses on rural land.\r\nO. Reg. 538\/21, issued July 30, 2021", "status": "Approved", "icon_farm": "0", "icon_water": "0", "icon_wild": "0", "icon_air": "0", "icon_climate": "0", "added": "2021-09-02 20:25:09" }, { "id": "60", "latitude": "45.43727048653237", "longitude": "-76.40773268636464", "spot_name": "McNab\/Braeside, Renfrew County 664 Campbell Drive", "threat_level": "", "organization": "", "organization_logo": "", "organization_website": "", "organization_news": "", "issue": "This Minister\u2019s Zoning Order, together with O. Reg 538\/21, authorizes industrial uses on rural land \r\nO. Reg. 537\/21, issued July 30, 2021\r\n", "status": "Approved", "icon_farm": "0", "icon_water": "0", "icon_wild": "0", "icon_air": "0", "icon_climate": "0", "added": "2021-09-02 20:24:12" }, { "id": "90", "latitude": "44.15659603", "longitude": "-78.45207433", "spot_name": "Millbrook", "threat_level": "", "organization": "", "organization_logo": "", "organization_website": "", "organization_news": "", "issue": "An MZO request to authorize primarily residential development on two separate sites in northern Millbrook was approved by Cavan Monaghan council on February 22 and is now before the provincial government. The proposed sites include land both inside and outside the current urban boundaries and environmentally sensitive land. Local group Cavan Monaghan Future Watch are organizing to ensure the development has proper public oversight.\r\nO. Reg. 250\/22. Issued Apr. 01 2022. ", "status": "Approved", "icon_farm": "0", "icon_water": "0", "icon_wild": "0", "icon_air": "0", "icon_climate": "0", "added": "2022-02-25 19:27:27" }, { "id": "56", "latitude": "43.47626318987945", "longitude": "-79.87138123593392", "spot_name": "Milton - Louis St. Laurent Blvd and Tremaine Ave (west side)", "threat_level": "", "organization": "", "organization_logo": "", "organization_website": "", "organization_news": "", "issue": "This Minister\u2019s Zoning Order pertains to land situated on farmland that is adjacent to the Niagara Escarpment, but within the existing settlement area boundary, on the outskirts of Milton, in Halton Region. It authorizes residential, commercial, retail and institutional uses. \r\nO. Reg. 476\/21 issued July 17, 2021\r\n", "status": "Approved", "icon_farm": "0", "icon_water": "0", "icon_wild": "0", "icon_air": "0", "icon_climate": "0", "added": "2021-09-02 20:04:18" }, { "id": "41", "latitude": "43.524175727368004", "longitude": "-79.65879347276497", "spot_name": "Mississauga - Sheridan Park", "threat_level": "", "organization": "", "organization_logo": "", "organization_website": "", "organization_news": "", "issue": "O. Reg. 477\/20, issued August 31, 2020", "status": "Approved", "icon_farm": "0", "icon_water": "0", "icon_wild": "0", "icon_air": "0", "icon_climate": "0", "added": "2021-02-21 23:07:06" }, { "id": "80", "latitude": "43.57202601262279", "longitude": "-79.60881924500241", "spot_name": "Mississauga - Trillium Health Centre", "threat_level": "", "organization": "", "organization_logo": "", "organization_website": "", "organization_news": "", "issue": "On February 2, 2022, Mississauga City Council is scheduled to consider requesting an MZO to speed up the expansion and redevelopment of Trillium Health Centre at 100 Queensway W. \r\nUPDATE: This MZO has now been issued. O Reg. 249\/22. Issued April 1 2022.", "status": "Approved", "icon_farm": "0", "icon_water": "0", "icon_wild": "0", "icon_air": "0", "icon_climate": "0", "added": "2022-01-31 20:47:30" }, { "id": "36", "latitude": "43.6193122220569", "longitude": "-79.63776444577843", "spot_name": "Mississauga -Eglinton\/Hwy 403", "threat_level": "", "organization": "", "organization_logo": "", "organization_website": "", "organization_news": "", "issue": "O. Reg. 448\/20, issued August 12, 2020", "status": "Approved", "icon_farm": "0", "icon_water": "0", "icon_wild": "0", "icon_air": "0", "icon_climate": "0", "added": "2021-02-21 21:50:52" }, { "id": "67", "latitude": "43.64629861291258", "longitude": "-79.70603906025167", "spot_name": "Mississauga, Region of Peel (Derry Rd & Hurontario St)", "threat_level": "", "organization": "", "organization_logo": "", "organization_website": "", "organization_news": "", "issue": "This MZO authorizes the establishment of a film studio on land designated for employment, in a part of Mississauga that has already been substantially developed. O. Reg. 602\/21, issue August 27, 2021", "status": "Approved", "icon_farm": "0", "icon_water": "0", "icon_wild": "0", "icon_air": "0", "icon_climate": "0", "added": "2021-10-18 17:51:26" }, { "id": "106", "latitude": "43.13291077617996", "longitude": "-79.1447714858829", "spot_name": "Mountain Road - Niagara Falls", "threat_level": "", "organization": "", "organization_logo": "", "organization_website": "", "organization_news": "", "issue": "This zoning order applies to 110 hectares of land at 8656 Mountain Road to allow the development of the Mountain Road Golf Course and Resort which includes an 18-hole golf course, hotel, villas, restaurants, spa facilities, events centre and retail.\r\n\r\nO. Reg. 4\/23. Issued January 20, 2023", "status": "Approved", "icon_farm": "0", "icon_water": "0", "icon_wild": "0", "icon_air": "0", "icon_climate": "0", "added": "2023-04-05 19:17:13" }, { "id": "81", "latitude": "44.05870702\t", "longitude": "-79.84372975", "spot_name": "New Tecumseth - Woodington Lake\t", "threat_level": "", "organization": "", "organization_logo": "", "organization_website": "", "organization_news": "", "issue": "An MZO request for mixed use, primarily residential, development on several sites north of Woodington Lake Golf Club has been made to New Tecumseth Council and withdrawn on several occasions by Woodington Lake Management Inc. The most recent request was heard by New Tecumseth Council on January 31, 2022 and was not approved at that time.", "status": "Requested", "icon_farm": "0", "icon_water": "0", "icon_wild": "0", "icon_air": "0", "icon_climate": "0", "added": "2022-02-11 20:02:51" }, { "id": "95", "latitude": "43.10713394388113", "longitude": "-79.06281266317153", "spot_name": "Niagara Falls", "threat_level": "", "organization": "", "organization_logo": "", "organization_website": "", "organization_news": "", "issue": "Niagara City Council has requested an MZO to support the development of a multi-storey residential building in downtown Niagara Falls. The details of the request are available in the March 22, 2022 city council meeting agenda. This Zoning Order was issued by the province in December 2022. O. Reg. 592\/22. Issued December, 2022.", "status": "Approved", "icon_farm": "0", "icon_water": "0", "icon_wild": "0", "icon_air": "0", "icon_climate": "0", "added": "2022-04-01 17:32:49" }, { "id": "35", "latitude": "43.44647151975776", "longitude": "-79.76690509895812", "spot_name": "Oakville", "threat_level": "", "organization": "", "organization_logo": "", "organization_website": "", "organization_news": "", "issue": "O. Reg. 446\/20, issued August 12, 2020", "status": "Approved", "icon_farm": "0", "icon_water": "0", "icon_wild": "0", "icon_air": "0", "icon_climate": "0", "added": "2021-02-21 21:48:21" }, { "id": "59", "latitude": "43.48785192351414", "longitude": "-79.7196437091984", "spot_name": "Oakville, Halton Region (Trafalgar Rd. and Dundas Street E)", "threat_level": "", "organization": "", "organization_logo": "", "organization_website": "", "organization_news": "", "issue": "This Order appears to adjust development permissions (floor space and parking) for a lot within the existing built up area of Oakville, Halton, near the East Morrison Creek, and either in or adjacent to the planned Oakville urban core. \r\nO. Reg. 549\/21 July 30, 2021\r\n", "status": "Approved", "icon_farm": "0", "icon_water": "0", "icon_wild": "0", "icon_air": "0", "icon_climate": "0", "added": "2021-09-02 20:20:23" }, { "id": "12", "latitude": "44.487320 ", "longitude": "-79.536627", "spot_name": "Oro Medonte - Automotive Innovation Park", "threat_level": "", "organization": "", "organization_logo": "", "organization_website": "", "organization_news": "", "issue": "A residential developer, Oakleigh Developments, obtained an MZO that would allow it to convert 88 hectares of land reserved for aviation-related industry, into an automotive test track and general industrial space. O. Reg. 362\/19 Issued November 1, 2019", "status": "Approved", "icon_farm": "0", "icon_water": "0", "icon_wild": "0", "icon_air": "0", "icon_climate": "0", "added": "2020-12-30 19:10:42" }, { "id": "13", "latitude": "44.61860 ", "longitude": "-79.517765", "spot_name": "Oro Medonte - Medical Innovation Park", "threat_level": "", "organization": "", "organization_logo": "", "organization_website": "", "organization_news": "", "issue": "Oakleigh Developments has been granted a Minister\u2019s Zoning Order permitting conversion of more than hectares of agricultural land to industrial uses. The Order overrides the existing agricultural designation in the Simcoe County Official Plan as well as the municipality\u2019s agricultural\/rural and environmental zoning. This is striking, given that elsewhere in the Greater Toronto Area, Minister\u2019s Zoning Orders have been granted to allow the elimination of existing employment and industrial lands. O. Reg. 609\/20 Issued October 30th, 2020", "status": "Approved", "icon_farm": "0", "icon_water": "0", "icon_wild": "0", "icon_air": "0", "icon_climate": "0", "added": "2020-12-30 19:13:01" }, { "id": "22", "latitude": "44.47991379684425", "longitude": " -79.52110289263382", "spot_name": "Oro-Medonte", "threat_level": "", "organization": "", "organization_logo": "", "organization_website": "", "organization_news": "", "issue": "This was a temporary Minister\u2019s Zoning Order to enable a music festival to proceed. The previous temporary zoning bylaw authorizing the festival had expired. While the municipality had passed a new, permanent zoning bylaw to replace it and authorize the festival site long term, it had not come into force pending a decision by the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal. O. Reg. 34\/19, issued March 19, 2019", "status": "Approved", "icon_farm": "0", "icon_water": "0", "icon_wild": "0", "icon_air": "0", "icon_climate": "0", "added": "2021-02-05 19:17:13" }, { "id": "85", "latitude": "44.47173687", "longitude": "-79.54822679", "spot_name": "Oro-Medonte - Wolf Steel", "threat_level": "", "organization": "", "organization_logo": "", "organization_website": "", "organization_news": "", "issue": "This MZO authorizes a manufacturing and warehouse facility for Wolf Steel on a property which includes natural heritage features. O. Reg 41\/22 issued January 28, 2022.", "status": "Approved", "icon_farm": "0", "icon_water": "0", "icon_wild": "0", "icon_air": "0", "icon_climate": "0", "added": "2022-02-11 20:13:03" }, { "id": "88", "latitude": "43.55080164", "longitude": "-80.93538579", "spot_name": "Perth East", "threat_level": "", "organization": "", "organization_logo": "", "organization_website": "", "organization_news": "", "issue": "This MZO authorizes the development of an industrial park on farmland near Milverton. The MZO was opposed by the Perth County Federation of Agriculture. O. Reg. 783\/21 issued November 24, 2021.", "status": "Approved", "icon_farm": "0", "icon_water": "0", "icon_wild": "0", "icon_air": "0", "icon_climate": "0", "added": "2022-02-11 20:16:08" }, { "id": "55", "latitude": "43.92814645209841", "longitude": "-79.06600212955877", "spot_name": "Pickering - 3600 Westney Road", "threat_level": "", "organization": "", "organization_logo": "", "organization_website": "", "organization_news": "", "issue": "This MZO facilitates a car-dependent sprawl subdivision on what is presently a single large lot in Durham Region, outside the Settlement Area Boundary. It amends a 49-year-old regulation (O.Reg. 102\/72) to exempt the lot from minimum area and setback requirements. \r\n\r\nO. Reg. 514\/21 issued June 2, 2021.\r\n", "status": "Approved", "icon_farm": "0", "icon_water": "0", "icon_wild": "0", "icon_air": "0", "icon_climate": "0", "added": "2021-09-02 20:01:53" }, { "id": "66", "latitude": "44.750894362824006 ", "longitude": "-79.82706820254114", "spot_name": "Port McNicoll, Tay Township, Simcoe County", "threat_level": "", "organization": "", "organization_logo": "", "organization_website": "", "organization_news": "", "issue": "This MZO permits the construction of a residential care facility for people with disabilities, next to a gun range, and separated from the existing village of Port McNicoll. O. Reg 601\/21, issued August 27, 2021", "status": "Approved", "icon_farm": "0", "icon_water": "0", "icon_wild": "0", "icon_air": "0", "icon_climate": "0", "added": "2021-10-18 17:49:58" }, { "id": "84", "latitude": "43.88122192", "longitude": "-79.38244125", "spot_name": "Richmond Hill - Baif Lands", "threat_level": "", "organization": "", "organization_logo": "", "organization_website": "", "organization_news": "", "issue": "This MZO rezones employment lands as residential in order to allow the construction of housing by Baif Developments. The MZO request was made by Richmond Hill council despite planning staff recommending against rezoning this land. O. Reg. 39\/22 issued January 28, 2022", "status": "Approved", "icon_farm": "0", "icon_water": "0", "icon_wild": "0", "icon_air": "0", "icon_climate": "0", "added": "2022-02-11 20:11:26" }, { "id": "97", "latitude": "43.84149932903912", "longitude": "-79.42238161829107", "spot_name": "Richmond Hill - High Tech TOC ", "threat_level": "", "organization": "", "organization_logo": "", "organization_website": "", "organization_news": "", "issue": "This Zoning Order allows the construction of a very large residential development. The High Tech subway station Transit-Oriented Community will consist of 33 towers in Richmond Hill, north of Highway 407 and east of Yonge Street. O. Reg. 344\/22. Issued April 14, 2022. This project is being opposed by a Better Richmond Hill.\r\n\r\n\r\n", "status": "Approved", "icon_farm": "0", "icon_water": "0", "icon_wild": "0", "icon_air": "0", "icon_climate": "0", "added": "2022-04-25 20:48:40" }, { "id": "91", "latitude": "43.880587949310254", "longitude": "-79.3854020248035", "spot_name": "Richmond Hill - Treasure Hill Lands", "threat_level": "", "organization": "", "organization_logo": "", "organization_website": "", "organization_news": "", "issue": "This MZO allows the construction of mixed-use development including approximately 400 residential units and potential a long-term care home or retirement home. While the developers initially promised to include affordable housing, they walked this promise back after receiving the MZO. O. Reg 698\/20 issued December 2020.", "status": "Approved", "icon_farm": "0", "icon_water": "0", "icon_wild": "0", "icon_air": "0", "icon_climate": "0", "added": "2022-03-04 20:12:52" }, { "id": "43", "latitude": "44.0139", "longitude": "-79.4020", "spot_name": "SARIT Headquarters", "threat_level": "", "organization": "", "organization_logo": "", "organization_website": "", "organization_news": "", "issue": "SARIT (Safe Affordable Reliable Innovative Transit) has requested an MZO to build its headquarters and manufacture 3-wheeled electric vehicles at this site, which is within the settlement area of the Greenbelt and is currently zoned for residential use only. The MZO is supported by the town of Whitchurch-Stouffville.", "status": "Requested", "icon_farm": "0", "icon_water": "0", "icon_wild": "0", "icon_air": "0", "icon_climate": "0", "added": "2021-04-08 12:54:05" }, { "id": "30", "latitude": "43.692588", "longitude": "-79.286703", "spot_name": "Scarborough", "threat_level": "", "organization": "", "organization_logo": "", "organization_website": "", "organization_news": "", "issue": "This appears to be an MZO in keeping with the accepted purposes of the MZO power. On the request of Toronto City Council,it enables emergency, non-market, modular housing in direct response to COVID-19. O.Reg. 343\/20, issued July 2, 2020", "status": "Approved", "icon_farm": "0", "icon_water": "0", "icon_wild": "0", "icon_air": "0", "icon_climate": "0", "added": "2021-02-21 21:30:06" }, { "id": "75", "latitude": "43.76785174", "longitude": "-79.28436326", "spot_name": "Scarborough - Glamorgan Avenue", "threat_level": "", "organization": "", "organization_logo": "", "organization_website": "", "organization_news": "", "issue": "This MZO eases some zoning requirements for a 57-unit modular building containing supportive housing units at 7 Glamorgan Avenue in Scarborough. O. Reg 772\/21 issued November 15, 2021.", "status": "Approved", "icon_farm": "0", "icon_water": "0", "icon_wild": "0", "icon_air": "0", "icon_climate": "0", "added": "2022-01-10 19:52:07" }, { "id": "70", "latitude": "44.34111505699854", "longitude": "-78.72717020473986", "spot_name": "South Lindsay", "threat_level": "", "organization": "", "organization_logo": "", "organization_website": "", "organization_news": "", "issue": "Bromont Homes Inc. and Melody Garden Inc. are requesting an MZO to build over 2000 units of housing across three sites in South Lindsay both inside and outside the Settlement Boundary. O. Reg 40\/22 issued January 28, 2022.", "status": "Approved", "icon_farm": "0", "icon_water": "0", "icon_wild": "0", "icon_air": "0", "icon_climate": "0", "added": "2021-11-01 15:15:26" }, { "id": "105", "latitude": "43.95522679351042", "longitude": "-78.28894736065493", "spot_name": "Southbridge Development - Port Hope", "threat_level": "", "organization": "", "organization_logo": "", "organization_website": "", "organization_news": "", "issue": "The Ministry of Long Term Care has requested an MZO to allow the development of a long term care facility at 65 Ward St. in Port Hope. A similar development proposal at the same site was rejected by municipal council in October 2022.", "status": "Requested", "icon_farm": "0", "icon_water": "0", "icon_wild": "0", "icon_air": "0", "icon_climate": "0", "added": "2023-04-05 19:04:49" }, { "id": "102", "latitude": "44.167847547473905", "longitude": "-77.92730959228481", "spot_name": "SpaceRyde Test Facility", "threat_level": "", "organization": "", "organization_logo": "", "organization_website": "", "organization_news": "", "issue": "SpaceRyde has built a facility on land zoned Rural\/ES\/EP in Trent Hills. The facility was used to test rocket engines, but this testing has been halted due to local complaints. Organizers in the area have discovered that Space Ryde has been lobbying provincial ministries including the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing \"Requesting changes to regulations regarding zoning, in order to secure operations in existing facility in the Municipality of Trent Hill.\" As a result, they are concerned about a potential MZO for this site.\r\n", "status": "Requested", "icon_farm": "0", "icon_water": "0", "icon_wild": "0", "icon_air": "0", "icon_climate": "0", "added": "2022-12-21 17:14:07" }, { "id": "42", "latitude": "44.58404118192849", "longitude": "-79.86606819777978", "spot_name": "Springwater", "threat_level": "", "organization": "", "organization_logo": "", "organization_website": "", "organization_news": "", "issue": "O. Reg. 608\/20, issued October 30, 2020", "status": "Approved", "icon_farm": "0", "icon_water": "0", "icon_wild": "0", "icon_air": "0", "icon_climate": "0", "added": "2021-02-21 23:09:55" }, { "id": "15", "latitude": "43.340073 ", "longitude": "-81.011414", "spot_name": "Stratford\/South Perth", "threat_level": "", "organization": "", "organization_logo": "", "organization_website": "", "organization_news": "", "issue": "An MZO was used to annex 71 hectares of prime agricultural land from an adjoining township to the City of Stratford. Stratford intended to redesignate the land as industrial for a new float glass factory. O. Reg. 356\/20 issued July 8, 2020. Revoked on July 7, 2021 due to citizen opposition.", "status": "Approved", "icon_farm": "0", "icon_water": "0", "icon_wild": "0", "icon_air": "0", "icon_climate": "0", "added": "2020-12-30 19:32:04" }, { "id": "107", "latitude": "43.7210237", "longitude": "-79.37833631", "spot_name": "Sunnybrook Health Sciences Center", "threat_level": "", "organization": "", "organization_logo": "", "organization_website": "", "organization_news": "", "issue": "This zoning order increases the maximum gross floor area of all buildings by 5,000 square metres to accelerate the development of a 7-Tesla MRI Facility and COVID-19 research lab at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre. O Reg. 6\/23 Issued January 20, 2023.", "status": "Approved", "icon_farm": "0", "icon_water": "0", "icon_wild": "0", "icon_air": "0", "icon_climate": "0", "added": "2023-04-05 19:38:07" }, { "id": "86", "latitude": "43.65348387\t", "longitude": "-79.35857643\t", "spot_name": "Toronto - Cherry Place\t", "threat_level": "", "organization": "", "organization_logo": "", "organization_website": "", "organization_news": "", "issue": "This MZO eases the development of Rekai Centre long-term care facility at Cherry Place. O. Reg. 42\/22 issued January 28, 2022.", "status": "Approved", "icon_farm": "0", "icon_water": "0", "icon_wild": "0", "icon_air": "0", "icon_climate": "0", "added": "2022-02-11 20:13:54" }, { "id": "31", "latitude": "43.65115", "longitude": "-79.42515", "spot_name": "Toronto - Dufferin Grove", "threat_level": "", "organization": "", "organization_logo": "", "organization_website": "", "organization_news": "", "issue": "This appears to be an MZO in keeping with the accepted purposes of the MZO power. On the request of Toronto City Council,it enables emergency, non-market, modular housing in direct response to COVID-19. O.Reg. 354\/20, issued July 8, 2020", "status": "Approved", "icon_farm": "0", "icon_water": "0", "icon_wild": "0", "icon_air": "0", "icon_climate": "0", "added": "2021-02-21 21:34:41" }, { "id": "39", "latitude": "43.754867672032915", "longitude": "-79.52576044022142", "spot_name": "Toronto - Finch\/Hwy 400", "threat_level": "", "organization": "", "organization_logo": "", "organization_website": "", "organization_news": "", "issue": "O. Reg. 474\/20, issued August 28, 2020", "status": "Approved", "icon_farm": "0", "icon_water": "0", "icon_wild": "0", "icon_air": "0", "icon_climate": "0", "added": "2021-02-21 23:00:31" }, { "id": "76", "latitude": "43.63669307", "longitude": "-79.4337", "spot_name": "Toronto - Parkdale", "threat_level": "", "organization": "", "organization_logo": "", "organization_website": "", "organization_news": "", "issue": "This MZO eases some zoning requirements for a 51-unit modular building containing supportive housing units at 150 Dunn Avenue in Toronto. O. Reg 774\/21 issued November 15, 2021.", "status": "Approved", "icon_farm": "0", "icon_water": "0", "icon_wild": "0", "icon_air": "0", "icon_climate": "0", "added": "2022-01-10 19:53:13" }, { "id": "17", "latitude": "43.651966 ", "longitude": "-79.356725", "spot_name": "Toronto - West Don Lands", "threat_level": "", "organization": "", "organization_logo": "", "organization_website": "", "organization_news": "", "issue": "In October 2020, three separate MZOs were issued relating to land in the West Don Lands area. The city was given no notice of these MZOz, which were issued without any public consultation, and were only discovered by chance by a city planning staff member. O. Reg. 594\/20, issued October 22, 2020, O. Reg. 595\/20 issued October 22, 2020, O. Reg. 596\/20 issued October 22, 2020", "status": "Approved", "icon_farm": "0", "icon_water": "0", "icon_wild": "0", "icon_air": "0", "icon_climate": "0", "added": "2020-12-30 19:39:21" }, { "id": "32", "latitude": "43.65368", "longitude": "-79.38412", "spot_name": "Toronto Patios", "threat_level": "", "organization": "", "organization_logo": "", "organization_website": "", "organization_news": "", "issue": "This appears to be an MZO in keeping with the accepted purposes of the MZO power. On the request of Toronto City Council,it facilitates expanded use of outdoor patios to allow restaurants to operate with less risk during the COVID-19 pandemic, as part of Toronto\u2019s larger CafeTO initiative. O.Reg. 358\/20, issued July 8, 2020", "status": "Approved", "icon_farm": "0", "icon_water": "0", "icon_wild": "0", "icon_air": "0", "icon_climate": "0", "added": "2021-02-21 21:38:41" }, { "id": "47", "latitude": "43.75467176605781", "longitude": "-79.52586268821877", "spot_name": "Toronto \u2013 2111 Finch Avenue West", "threat_level": "", "organization": "", "organization_logo": "", "organization_website": "", "organization_news": "", "issue": "This is an amendment to loosen restrictions on a previous zoning order for this site. \r\nAmendment to O. Reg. 474\/20 issued April 6, 2021\r\n", "status": "Approved", "icon_farm": "0", "icon_water": "0", "icon_wild": "0", "icon_air": "0", "icon_climate": "0", "added": "2021-05-17 12:53:10" }, { "id": "92", "latitude": "43.88139657355944", "longitude": "-79.54907227323795", "spot_name": "Vaughan - 11260 & 11424 Jane St.", "threat_level": "", "organization": "", "organization_logo": "", "organization_website": "", "organization_news": "", "issue": "This MZO, requested by the Cortel Group, authorizes the development of approximately 3,000,000 square feet of industrial buildings on formerly agricultural land.\r\nO. Reg 156\/22 issued March 4th, 2022.", "status": "Approved", "icon_farm": "0", "icon_water": "0", "icon_wild": "0", "icon_air": "0", "icon_climate": "0", "added": "2022-03-17 15:53:13" }, { "id": "50", "latitude": "43.80265800532402", "longitude": "-79.49047315752631", "spot_name": "Vaughan \u2013 Hwy 7 corridor", "threat_level": "", "organization": "", "organization_logo": "", "organization_website": "", "organization_news": "", "issue": "This MZO was issued over the objections of nearby residents, who asked for normal planning processes to proceed. While supportive politicians justified their backing of this MZO request by referring to possible inclusion of affordable housing and indicating the proponents would work with the Toronto Region Conservation Authority to protect sensitive lands, the MZO issued did not contain any conditions that would require this. O. Reg. 170\/21 issued March 5, 2021\r\n", "status": "Approved", "icon_farm": "0", "icon_water": "0", "icon_wild": "0", "icon_air": "0", "icon_climate": "0", "added": "2021-05-17 12:59:10" }, { "id": "65", "latitude": "43.37857312702981", "longitude": "-80.40649377375514", "spot_name": "Village of Blair, Cambridge", "threat_level": "", "organization": "", "organization_logo": "", "organization_website": "", "organization_news": "", "issue": "This MZO sweeps aside a Draft Plan, negotiated by local residents, which provided enhanced environmental protection and 14 lots for small businesses in the Village of Blair. Instead, the MZO authorizes a major warehouse or distribution centre which would have been prohibited under the Draft Plan .O. Reg 600\/21 issued August 27, 2020", "status": "Approved", "icon_farm": "0", "icon_water": "0", "icon_wild": "0", "icon_air": "0", "icon_climate": "0", "added": "2021-10-18 17:46:37" }, { "id": "10", "latitude": "43.95005", "longitude": "-79.28469", "spot_name": "Whitchurch -Stouffville", "threat_level": "", "organization": "", "organization_logo": "", "organization_website": "", "organization_news": "", "issue": "This MZO permits Wyview Group and Flato Developments to convert agricultural lands on the edge of the Greenbelt, at the border between Stouffville and Markham, into a 507-unit suburban residential and retirement community. This MZO preempts a public visioning exercise encompassing the relevant lands, which has already been launched by the municipal governments of Stouffville and Markham. O. Reg 610\/20 issued October 30, 2020", "status": "Approved", "icon_farm": "0", "icon_water": "0", "icon_wild": "0", "icon_air": "0", "icon_climate": "0", "added": "2020-12-30 18:49:16" }, { "id": "74", "latitude": "43.95440657", "longitude": "-79.2996536", "spot_name": "Whitchurch -Stouffville (ORCA)", "threat_level": "", "organization": "", "organization_logo": "", "organization_website": "", "organization_news": "", "issue": "This MZO authorizes the development of 1500 homes, mostly on farmland, surrounding 12045 McCowan Road in Whitchurch-Stouffville. Developer: ORCA. O. Reg 770\/21 issued November 15, 2021", "status": "Approved", "icon_farm": "0", "icon_water": "0", "icon_wild": "0", "icon_air": "0", "icon_climate": "0", "added": "2022-01-10 19:50:00" }, { "id": "104", "latitude": "44.64748237416291", "longitude": "-79.33624944588837", "spot_name": "Willison Side Road Development", "threat_level": "", "organization": "", "organization_logo": "", "organization_website": "", "organization_news": "", "issue": "On January 30, Ramara Township Council voted to request an MZO from the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing to build 6-10 storey residential buildings on land that is currently zoned destination commercial. As of January 2023, Chippewa of Rama First Nation have requested proper consultation before an MZO is issued.", "status": "Requested", "icon_farm": "0", "icon_water": "0", "icon_wild": "0", "icon_air": "0", "icon_climate": "0", "added": "2023-02-03 15:20:02" }, { "id": "72", "latitude": "43.39367895749534", "longitude": "-80.69608862468844", "spot_name": "Wilmot", "threat_level": "", "organization": "", "organization_logo": "", "organization_website": "", "organization_news": "", "issue": "A request for an MZO for development on agricultural land at 1265 and 1299 Waterloo Street is being rushed through over the holidays and will be debated at a special council meeting of the Township of Wilmot on January 4th. The meeting will be open to the public online and local residents can register here: https:\/\/calendar.wilmot.ca\/townshipcalendar\/Detail\/2022-01-04-1700-Special-Council-Meeting", "status": "Requested", "icon_farm": "0", "icon_water": "0", "icon_wild": "0", "icon_air": "0", "icon_climate": "0", "added": "2021-12-29 18:23:44" }, { "id": "99", "latitude": "42.29525512", "longitude": "-82.90323719", "spot_name": "Windsor - Battery Factory", "threat_level": "", "organization": "", "organization_logo": "", "organization_website": "", "organization_news": "", "issue": "This Zoning Order allows the construction of a electric vehicle battery manufacturing facility on land east of the Windsor International Airport. O. Reg. 470\/22. Issued August 19, 2022.\t", "status": "Approved", "icon_farm": "0", "icon_water": "0", "icon_wild": "0", "icon_air": "0", "icon_climate": "0", "added": "2022-10-14 15:11:50" }, { "id": "57", "latitude": "43.698856168470556", "longitude": "-79.31665120257902", "spot_name": "Woodbine Heights, East York, Toronto", "threat_level": "", "organization": "", "organization_logo": "", "organization_website": "", "organization_news": "", "issue": "An appropriate use of the Minister\u2019s Zoning Order power, it was issued on the request of Toronto City Council to permit emergency construction of 54 subsidized and publicly-owned supportive homes for people who are homeless and thus at risk of COVID-19. It replaces excess parking in an established neighborhood with transit, bicycle lanes, recreational facilities, parks and retail. \r\nO. Reg. 547\/21, issued July 30, 2021. \r\n", "status": "Approved", "icon_farm": "0", "icon_water": "0", "icon_wild": "0", "icon_air": "0", "icon_climate": "0", "added": "2021-09-02 20:12:28" }, { "id": "34", "latitude": " 43.75887210449798", "longitude": "-79.60364586216375", "spot_name": "Woodbridge", "threat_level": "", "organization": "", "organization_logo": "", "organization_website": "", "organization_news": "", "issue": "O. Reg. 445\/20, issued August 12, 2020", "status": "Approved", "icon_farm": "0", "icon_water": "0", "icon_wild": "0", "icon_air": "0", "icon_climate": "0", "added": "2021-02-21 21:43:38" }, { "id": "63", "latitude": "43.75442378092455", "longitude": "-79.52560519710303", "spot_name": "York University Heights, North York (2111 Finch Avenue W.) ", "threat_level": "", "organization": "", "organization_logo": "", "organization_website": "", "organization_news": "", "issue": "This Amending Zoning Order appears to resolve ambiguities in the wording of the Order for this site (O. Reg. 474\/20), and also prescribes softscape, loading and parking requirements. Of note, it imposes a minimum parking requirement of 390 motor vehicle parking spaces. \r\n", "status": "Approved", "icon_farm": "0", "icon_water": "0", "icon_wild": "0", "icon_air": "0", "icon_climate": "0", "added": "2021-09-02 20:59:12" } ]; document.innerText = data; console.log("RETURN DATA is ", data);