Innisfil Council eyes 149-unit Sleeping Lion development, bridge weight limit
In the past two weeks, Innisfil Council considered a major housing development, a child care centre zoning change, and a bridge weight restriction, while the Electoral Engagement Advisory Committee reviewed election preparation materials. No formal votes have been published for the council meeting, and the committee made no substantive decisions.
Council considers Sleeping Lion Phase 4 servicing
Council had on its June 24 agenda a proposal to allocate water and wastewater servicing for 149 single-detached equivalent units in Sleeping Lion Phase 4. The development would include 108 single detached homes and 47 townhouses. The outcome of the vote is not yet available, as minutes have not been published.
Other council items
Several other matters were up for discussion or approval:
- **1303 Belle Aire Beach Road** – A zoning bylaw amendment to allow semi-detached dwellings, townhouses, and open space designations.
- **2383 25th Sideroad** – An amendment to the Comprehensive Private Property Sign bylaw to permit a child care centre on the property.
- **Friday Harbour noise exemption** – A request for an outdoor amplified sound exemption on a specific date.
- **6th Line bridge weight restriction** – Proposed limits of 19 tonnes for single-unit trucks, 35 tonnes for two-unit trucks, and 48 tonnes for three-unit trucks.
- **Financial policy updates and procedural bylaw update** – Also listed on the agenda but without further detail in the summary.
Electoral Engagement Advisory Committee reviews election materials
The Electoral Engagement Advisory Committee met on the same day and discussed items related to the upcoming municipal election. Members reviewed draft Candidate Biography Guidelines, received an update on Election Ambassador registrations, and noted that Candidate Information Sessions were scheduled for May 4 and May 21. The committee also discussed potential changes to Simcoe County Council. The summary states that no formal votes or substantive policy changes were made during the meeting.
Coming up
No meetings are scheduled for the next two weeks according to the town's published list.