8- The Oakville Beaver, Wednesday June 6, 2007 www.oakvillebeaver.com OAKVILLE - Celebrating 150 years! Iroquois Ridge Community Centre Saturday June 9 Event Schedule Program Mother - Daughter Pilates In-Line Skating & Skateboarding Cheerleading with Cheeforce Wolfpack Karate Field Hockey with Halton Field Hockey Club Adult "Try-it" Fitness Class Time 1-2 pm Location Southridge Room 1-4 pm Parking lot by School 1-4 pm 1:30-2:30 pm Gymnasium Aerobics Studio 2-4 pm 2:45-3:45 pm Glenashton Park Field Aerobics Studio 150 Ways to Play - Live it Everyday! IF YOU PROTECT YOUR POOL, YOU PROTECT YOUR FAMILY The Town of Oakville would like to remind residents that before they install their new pool this summer to learn about the Town's Pool Enclosure By-law including fencing requirements and permit regulations. Did you know that a permit is required for any pool depth that exceeds 2 feet? According to the Lifesaving Society of Canada, drowning is the third leading cause of accidental death in Canada for people 60 years of age and under. In fact, year after year the data shows that the majority of people who drown had no intention of going into the water -- their immersion was sudden and unexpected. To reduce the risk of a potential drowning, all pools must be enclosed by a fence, restricted by a lockable gate, if the depth capacity exceeds 60 cm (2 ft), and adhere to the appropriate setbacks from the property line. Pool Enclosure By-Law In March 2006, Council approved a Pool Enclosure By-law and fee structure for all forms of pools, including inflatable pools, landscape pond features, and hot tubs. The Town's Pool Enclosure By-law 2006-071 states that residents are required to apply for a permit for all forms of pools and that pools must be enclosed by a fence, restricted by a lockable gate if the depth capacity exceeds 60 cm (2 ft) and adhere to the appropriate setbacks from the property line. These enforced regulations apply to all types of bodies of water, including above-ground, in-ground and inflatable pools, as well as backyard landscaping ponds and hot tubs - often overlooked as potential safety threats. Residents who have enclosures do not need to renew their permit, however, a new permit is required if they are altering or replacing their enclosure. The one time only permit fees are $50 for inflatable pools, and range from $100 to $315 for other types of pools. The Town would also like to remind existing pool owners that per By-law 1977-15 they are not to discharge the water from their pools in their yard but to let it drain into the storm sewers. Following this meeting, a staff report will be prepared and presented at a future statutory public meeting before the Planning & Development Council. Notice of the public meeting will be advertised in the future. If a person or public body does not make oral submissions at a public meeting, if one is held, or make written submissions to the Town of Oakville, Planning Services Department in respect of the proposed zoning by-law amendment and the zoning by-law is passed, the person or public body is not entitled to appeal the decision of the Town of Oakville Council to the Ontario Municipal Board. If a person or public body does not make oral submissions at a public meeting, if one is held, or make written submissions to the Town of Oakville, Planning Services Department before the zoning by-law is passed, the person or public body may not be added as a party to the hearing of an appeal before the Ontario Municipal Board For a full list of fees please visit www.oakville.ca Residents can also call Development Services at 905-845-6601 ext. 3033. For your convenience, please visit www.oakville.ca to download a Permit Application Form NOTICE OF PUBLIC INFORMATION MEETING & NOTICE OF COMPLETE APPLICATION Proposed Zoning By-law Amendment Toffino Developments Inc.- 461 Cornwall Road File No. Z.1611.14 Members of the public are invited to attend and provide input at this Public Information Meeting hosted by the Planning Services Department to be held on: Thursday, June 28, 2007 at 7 p.m. Town Hall, 1225 Trafalgar Road, Oakville Room The Town of Oakville has received an application by Toffino Developments Inc. for a Zoning By-law Amendment to rezone the lands from "T1 Transitional Employment" to "C1 Local Shopping Centre". This application is deemed complete under the Planning Act. At this time there are no other applications pertaining to the subject lands. unless, in the opinion of the Board, there are reasonable grounds to do so. The public may view planning documents and background material at the Planning Services Department between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Questions, written submissions or requests for notification may be directed to David Capper, Planner, Planning Services Department, at telephone (905) 845-6601, extension 3042 or e-mail: dcapper@oakville.ca. Dated at the Town of Oakville this 6th, day of June, 2007.