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Create proactive policies before issues exists. 

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  1. Rezone the Old Town, historic areas.

  2. Add Contextual Zoning to regulate set backs, lot size and building height.

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Focus on Forward Planning

Data Collection

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  • An Economic Impact Study:  Determine the economic impact of tourism in NOTL to build a case for Provincial funding for infrastructure;  bicycle lanes and operational shortfalls.                                                     The Town is NOT getting its fair share of funding compared to other Niagara communities

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Finalize Plans To Protect and Preserve Our Waterfront

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Work With Local Developers to Build What the Community Needs. ​

  • Seniors residences, rental apartments, walkable communities 

  • Educational and recreational facilities for young people and families, specifically in Glendale and Virgil. 

  • Preservation of institutional zoning

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Finalize New Short Term Rental Bylaw – to protect neighbourhoods from STR offenders 

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Prioritizing The
Big Issues

Protect community, heritage character, and streetscapes

 

Address road safety - bicycle lanes, traffic solutions at Concession 6 and York Rd, rural roads

 

Tourism Strategy, bring residents and business to the table to create a sustainable economic future for the community and while being a wonderful place to live

 

Innovative ideas to tackle traffic on Hwy #55 and parking issues – Ex. Shuttle tourists from parking lots in Virgil and Glendale

 

Protect agricultural land and farming families so they can continue to be sustainable – streamline planning applications

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Financial Sustainability

Address financial shortfalls in capital and reserve funding for well needed infrastructure projects to avoid large tax increases ​​

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