3728 To extend interm control provisions for the Town to prohibit new Methadone Clinics and Methadone DispensariesTHE COPRPORATION OF THE TOWN OF TILLSON BURG
BY-LAW NUMBER 3728
A BY-LAW TO EXTEND INTERIM CONTROL PROVISIONS FOR THE TOWN OF TILLSON BURG TO PROHIBIT
THE ESTABLISHMENT OF NEW METHADONE CLINICS AND METHADONE DISPENSARIES FOR AN
INTERIM PERIOD OF UP TO ONE YEAR IN ORDER TO PERMIT THE COMPLETION OF A PLANNING STUDY
ON THE POTENTIAL REGULATION OF THESE USES.
WHEREAS Section 38 of the Planning Act. R.S.O. 1990 c. P. 13, as amended, permits the Council of a
municipality to pass an interim control by-law where Council has directed that a review or study be
undertaken in respect of land use planning policies within the municipality or in any defined are or areas
thereof;
AND WHEREAS Section 10.3.8 of the County of Oxford Official Plan provides for the passing of an
interim control by-law;
AND WHEREAS the Council of the Town of Tillson burg deems it appropriate to extend the period of
interim control for the whole of the area within the Town limits for an additional year in order to
complete the planning review and study, as originally directed, including any amendments to the Official
Plan and Zoning By-law that may be appropriate;
AND WHEREAS a land use study is necessary in order for Town Council to determine the appropriate
land use regulations for Methadone Clinics and Dispensaries within the Town of Tillson burg as shown on
Schedule "A" attached hereto;
AND WHEREAS the proposed interim control by-law conforms to the County of Oxford Official Plan;
AND THEREFORE the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Tillsonburg enacts as follows:
1. For the purposes oft his interim control by-law, "Methadone Clinic" will be defined as follows:
"Methadone Clinic" means a building, or part of a building, which is used principally for the
prescription and/or dispensing of methadone and may include the provision of counselling and
other support services, but does not include a hospital.
2. For the purposes of this interim control by-law, "Methadone Dispensary" will be defined as follows:
"Methadone Dispensary" means a business selling or filling methadone prescriptions for customers
as the primary activity of the business, but excludes a pharmacy or a pharmacy that is accessory and
ancillary to a hospital.
3. While this by-law is in force and effect no new Methadone Clinics or Methadone Dispensaries will be
permitted on the lands within the municipal boundaries of the Town ofTillsonburg;
4. Unless otherwise provided, the definitions in Section 4 of Zoning By-Law 3295 shall apply to any
terms used in this By-Law which are defined in Section 4 of Zoning By-Law 3295.
5. This by-law shall be in force and effect for a period of one year from the date of passing of this by-
law.
READ FOR A FIRST AND SECOND TIME THIS 13TH day of May, 2013.
READ A THIRD AND FINAL TIME AND PASSED THIS 13TH day of May, 2013.
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-• Amber Zimmer