Category: Flood Plains Policy

Ever since Hurricane Hazel wrought havoc in Southern Ontario in October 1954, the Province’s policies have been severely restrictive of development within flood plains, recognizing that doing so runs significant risks to public safety and property. The Provincial Policy Statement, in both its 1997 and 2005 version, gives expression to this reservation: Only when specific conditions are met can a distinction be made between “flood fringe” and “floodway” — the

Development in Flood Plains: Background Sawmill Creek: 3180 Albion Road (2006) RONA application – 375 Didsbury Road (2007) Shirley’s Brook: Kanata North (2006) Ottawa River: Britannia Village (2004, 2006, 2015)