HALDIMAND COUNTY

HALDIMAND COUNTY 

Report PED-PD-24-2011 

of the General Manager of Planning And Economic 

Development 

For Consideration By Council in Committee 

RE: General Official Plan and Zoning Amendments - Film Production (Haldimand 

County) 

OBJECTIVE: To consider general amendments to the County‟s Official Plan and three 

zoning by-laws with respect to film production matters. 

RECOMMENDATIONS: 

1. THAT Report PED-PD-24-2011 Re: General Official Plan and Zoning Amendments - Film 

Production (Haldimand County) dated April 11, 2011 BE RECEIVED; 

2. AND THAT application PLOP-HA 2011 053 to amend the Haldimand County Official Plan 

to amend policies relating to film production BE APPROVED for reasons outlined in 

report PED-PD-24-2011; 

3. AND THAT the By-law attached to Report PED-PD-24-2011 to adopt the Official Plan 

amendment to the Haldimand County Official Plan BE PASSED; 

4. AND THAT application PLZ-HA 2011-054 to amend the Town of Dunnville 1-DU 80, 

Town of Haldimand 1-H 86, and City of Nanticoke NE 1-2000 Zoning By-laws to 

implement new provisions relating to film production matters BE APPROVED for reasons 

outlined in Report PED-PD-24-2011; 

5. AND THAT the by-laws attached to Report PED-PD-24-2011 BE PASSED; 

Council in Committee 

Report: PED-PD-24-2011 

Date of Meeting: May 09, 2011 Page 1 of 24

6. AND THAT the proposed general amendments are considered to be in the public interest 

and consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement 2005, Growth Plan 2006 and other 

matters of Provincial interest. 

Prepared by: 

Reviewed by: 

Kyle Plas 

Planner 

Date: April 11, 2011 

Respectfully submitted: 

Mike Evers, MCIP, RPP, BES 

Manager, Planning & Development 

Approved: 

Craig Manley, MCIP, RPP 

General Manager 

Planning & Economic Development 

Department 

Donald G. Boyle 

Chief Administrative Officer 




BACKGROUND: 


Staff report PED-PD-50-2009 introduced the scope of work relating to the County‟s interim 

zoning update program. As described in that report, Staff has reviewed the 3 Area By-laws 

(Haldimand, Nanticoke, Dunnville) and determined that general amendments can be proposed 

to some or all of the current zoning by-laws to update standards, eliminate unnecessary 

regulatory red tape and to support economic development where possible. This work will 

ultimately be consolidated into a new comprehensive Zoning By-law. As described in that report, 

Staff in the Planning & Development, Building Controls & By-law Enforcement, and Economic 

Development & Tourism Divisions have identified a list of issues that will be introduced to 

Council and the public over the course of 2011 to make the Zoning By-laws more effective tools 

to promote appropriate development. 


Staff report PED-PD-03-2011 introduced the preliminary assessments and recommendations 

relating to the issues in the second phase, which focuses on streamlining and adding 

consistency to the existing zoning by-laws. The report was structured as a discussion paper and 

provided background and rationale for the potential zoning changes, highlighted goals and 

benefits of such changes, described methods of implementation, and explored how the public 

interest can be upheld. The report included a detailed discussion of film production activities and 

provided information required to understand the origin of the issue, the reason for addressing it 

and the means / impact of doing so. This information was used as part of series of public 

information sessions that were held on April 7, 2011 to allow stakeholders input into potential 

zoning changes. 

In recent years the County has seen increased film production activity and in 2010 passed a site 

specific temporary zoning to facilitate the production of a television show near Dunnville. The 

purpose of this report is to introduce amendments as they relate to film production in the County 

to the 3 Area Zoning By-laws (Dunnville, Haldimand, Nanticoke) and to provide a policy analysis 

with respect to the proposed changes. The report will also introduce an Official Plan 

Amendment specific to the implementation of film production provisions. The reason this matter 

is being dealt with in advance of the other matters in PED-PD-03-2011 is that the filming season 

has begun and further delays to the June 20 th CIC meeting (when the balance of Phase 2 

amendments will be presented), could prove to be problematic. 

ANALYSIS: 

Planning Staff have assessed film production activities with respect to the policy hierarchy that 

is in place, namely the Provincial Policy Statement 2005, Growth Plan 2006 and Haldimand 

County Official Plan. 

1. Consistency with Provincial Policy 

Provincial Policy Statement 2005 (PPS) 

The PPS provides policy direction on matters of provincial interest relating to land use 

planning and development. Decisions affecting planning matters „shall be consistent 

with‟ the policies of PPS. Through the PPS, the Province determines that Building Strong 

Communities is a provincial interest and is to be addressed, in part, through promoting 




efficient land use and development patterns that support strong, liveable and healthy 

communities, protect the environment and public health and safety, and facilitate 

economic growth. Staff‟s view is the proposed zone changes would facilitate economic 

growth by generating new opportunities and reducing the costs and delays associated 

with the current process. New or expanding economic opportunities serve to support 

strong, liveable and healthy communities. Based on the implementation process (i.e. the 

proposed zone provisions, approval requirements, etc. set out later in this report) any 

new filming activity would be respectful of public health and well-being as well as the 

need to protect the environment. 

Film production is considered to be an activity that has the potential to generate spin off 

economic activity in the County‟s communities and also integrates well with the rural 

areas. Film production activities are to be permitted in agricultural areas given that these 

activities are established as clearly secondary and subordinate to the primary 

agricultural use of the property, will be temporary in nature and will not negatively affect 

surrounding agricultural uses. To that extent, zoning provisions are proposed (described 

in more detail in the section below titled Proposed Zone Changes) that would implement 

the policy intent by regulating scale, scope, range of use, etc. and setting out 

requirements that any film production activity be clearly secondary and subordinate to 

the primary use of the property. 

The proposed amendments would serve to satisfy and promote the policies set out 

above. Based on such, the proposal is consistent with the PPS. 

Provincial Growth Plan 2006 

The Growth Plan is relatively silent on specifics relating to this type of matter as 

technical matters such as this are typically dealt with at the level of zoning. However, in 

conjunction with the PPS, the Growth Plan supports a strong and competitive economy 

while protecting, conserving, enhancing and wisely using the valuable natural resources 

of land, air and water for current and future generations. According to the Growth Plan, 

municipalities are to promote economic development and competitiveness by providing 

opportunities for a diversified economic base, including maintaining a range and choice 

of suitable sites for employment uses which support a wide range of economic activities 

and ancillary uses and take into account the needs of existing and future businesses. 

The Growth Plan also includes policies which are intended to protect that which is 

valuable, such as natural systems and prime agricultural areas. The proposed zoning 

amendment conforms to the Growth Plan as it will provide for a unique economic 

opportunity while ensuring that the proposed filming activities are located appropriately 

and compatible with surrounding land uses. 

2. Conformity with County Policy 

One of the guiding principles of the Official Plan relates directly to „Economy‟ and 

establishes a strategic direction that sets out the importance of maintaining, stimulating 

and expanding appropriate sectors of the County‟s economy. The principle sets out the 

need to stimulate commercial development (by nurturing existing business and attracting 

new ones) and identifies areas for growth (i.e. tourism). The proposed amendments 

align with this principle and would allow Haldimand County to use its strategic location 

and many resources to attain the vision of having a strong and diverse economy. 

Haldimand County recognizes the importance and significance of the film industry to the 

County and acknowledges the direct and indirect economic benefits associated with this 

sector. 




Filming in Haldimand County should be a positive experience for all parties involved. 

The uniqueness and beauty of Haldimand County make it a favourable choice for 

filming; however, the needs of the industry must be balanced against any adverse 

effects resulting from the film industry‟s activities. Currently, film production in the County 

is regulated by way of a temporary use by-law amendment to allow the temporary use of 

land for a purpose (i.e. film production) that is otherwise prohibited by the Zoning By-law 

given that it is known that the use will only be established for a brief, defined period. The 

issue lies with the fact that for each filming occurrence, a costly and time consuming 

temporary use by-law amendment process is required. The Official Plan is currently 

silent on film production and does not explicitly permit the use. In order to establish the 

policy support for the amending by-laws, an Official Plan Amendments is also required. 

As such, Staff have drafted a companion Official Plan Amendment to add provisions to 

the Official Plan which apply specifically to facilitate film production while ensuring the 

other important public interest matters set out below are addressed. A draft Official Plan 

Amendment is included as Attachment 4. Staff has reviewed the proposed amendment 

against a number of key planning principles as follows: 

. 

Facilitate economic growth while ensuring that any use is compatible with 

adjacent uses or alternatively, that appropriate measures to mitigate any 

adverse impacts are implemented; 

Comment: It is important that any film production activity not negatively affect 

surrounding properties. As part of the Official Plan Amendment, it is proposed 

that filming activities be clearly secondary and subordinate to the primary use of 

the property and be temporary in nature (i.e. limited to certain number of days 

each calendar year). This would ensure that any film production activities remain 

ancillary to the principle use of a property which may assist in compatibility 

between properties. Further, film production activities should not generate any 

undue noise, traffic, lighting, exhaust fumes or inappropriate signage that would 

interfere with the ordinary enjoyment of surrounding properties. As part of the 

approvals process, film production companies would be required to submit a list 

of any hazardous or dangerous items to be used; an emergency measures / 

response plan; information about lighting and noise activities including timing 

and duration and a copy of a notification letter to surrounding residents and 

businesses. These items would all need to be reviewed by County Staff and 

approved by the County‟s General Manager of Planning and Economic 

Development prior to production commencing. Through this review and approval 

process, proponents would need to prove that the film production activities are 

compatible with surrounding land uses and appropriate measures to mitigate 

any adverse impacts have been taken. These steps will ensure that surrounding 

properties are not negatively impacted by any film production activities. Further, 

the proposed limits on the length of film production operation ensures that these 

uses will be temporary in nature and the requirement to notify neighbours will 

ensure that compatibility issues are identified and addressed. Other applicable 

guidelines, such as Ontario Building Code and Haldimand County Noise By-law 

compliance will further serve to limit conflicts between uses. 

Ensure the protection of natural, environmental and cultural features; 

Comment: The proposed Official Plan amendment would permit film production 

in all land use designations; however, if proposed in the Natural Environment 

Areas or Hazard Land areas the filming proponent would need to submit an 

overview of how the activity will not negatively impact features or hazards which 




Public Feedback 

would be submitted to the appropriate environmental agency (i.e. conservation 

authority). Clearance from the conservation authority, or any applicable permit 

issuance, would need to be provided to the General Manager prior to his 

approval of production commencement. Any modifications to a designated 

heritage feature would be required to be temporary and not compromise its 

heritage quality. 

Ensure on-site parking is adequate for the use and no adverse impacts on traffic 

or transportation facilities will result; 

Comment: According to the Official Plan, adequate off-street parking and 

loading facilities shall be provided for all new development to serve the needs of 

the specific use. The proposed amendments would include the submission 

requirement of a traffic management and parking control plan if 12 or more 

production vehicles are to be used at one filming location. This will provide the 

opportunity for the traffic implications to be reviewed and approved prior to the 

film production occurring. 

A pair of open houses were held on April 07, 2011 at the Cayuga Kinsmen Hall. The open 

houses consisted of a presentation and round-table discussions regarding each of the topic 

associated with Phase 2 of the zoning program, including film production. The open houses 

were collectively attended by 9 persons (6 at afternoon session and 3 at evening session). 

Attendees were asked to review draft zoning provisions relating to each matter and then to 

answer a series of prepared questions relating to such. In general, the questions probed the 

respondents‟ opinions on suitability of restrictions (e.g. too restrictive?, not restrictive enough?, 

etc.), the clarify of use definitions and provisions, and what they felt could be added to the 

provisions to assist in achieving the goal of economic development. The full list of questions and 

draft provisions relating to film production presented at the open houses is included as 

Attachment 5. Staff received one comment from the public with respect to the proposed filming 

provisions as outlined below. 

Public Comment: Traffic impact assessment should be mandatory in all film production cases. 

Staff Reply: Planning Staff do agree that traffic management is an important aspect to evaluate 

when assessing a film production proposal. However, Planning Staff is of the opinion that if the 

number of vehicles associated with any film production activity is low, there will not be a 

negative impact in terms of parking or traffic flow. As such, the recommended provision, which 

requires a traffic management plan only if 12 or more production vehicles are required, is 

considered appropriate as it would ensure that sufficient parking is available and that traffic flow 

is not impeded. 

As a general comment, the feedback was overwhelmingly positive and the sense among 

workshop attendees was that the initiatives presented by Staff would be helpful in creating 

economic development opportunities in the County and adding consistency and alignment to the 

County’s zoning by-laws. 




Public Notice 

The public open house sessions and public meeting were advertised as follows: 

As part of the County ad in all local newspaper publications (weeks of March 21 st and 

March 28 th – Open Houses; weeks of April 25 th and May 2 nd – Public Meeting) 

As a separate stand-alone notice on the County‟s website (Open Houses - posted week 

of March 7 th and ran continuously through to April 7 th ; Public Meeting – posted week of 

April 18 th and ran continuously through to week of May 9 th ) 

Direct mail to individuals requesting notice of the public meeting as part of their 

attendance at the open houses 

Posted on the front counter at each County office (Caledonia, Cayuga, Dunnville, 

Hagersville) 

Direct mail to Six Nations and Mississaugas of the New Credit and all agencies / officials 

prescribed in the Planning Act. 

No additional comments were received as part of the public notification. 

Proposed Zoning Amendments 

The amendments drafted by Staff serve to balance public interest matters (e.g. health and 

safety/quality of life; protection of existing area character;), public feedback, and the need for 

permissive zoning, while ensuring that all levels of policy (Provincial and local) are complied 

with and respected. This is proposed to be accomplished through the implementation of a new 

zone definition and regulations including implementation tools such as the approval process, 

which are outlined below. The detailed implementing by-laws are included as Attachments 1 to 

3. 

Proposal is to introduce a use definition as follows: 

“Film Production” shall mean videotaping, photography or any other form of visual 

recording for a feature film, television program, documentary, commercial, music video, 

educational film or other purpose outside a film studio, but does not include street 

interviews, newscasts, press conferences, or visual recordings for personal purposes 

only. 

Film Production 

a) Film Production is permitted in the following zones: R1, R2, R3, R4, RH, 

CG, CS, CN, CH, CHA, CR, MR, MD, MS, A, IC, IN, IR, OS, HL and OST 

(*will vary with applicable zoning by-law). 

b) The use shall be secondary to the main use on the subject lands; 

c) Film Production shall be limited to a maximum of 150 total days per 

calendar year; 

d) All buildings and structures and activities relating to film Production shall 

comply with the Ontario Building Code, as amended from time to time; 

e) Film Production and any activities associated with Film Production shall 

comply with the Haldimand County Noise By-law, as amended from time 

to time; 




f) If Film Production is proposed to take place on Provincially or County 

owned property, the Film Production shall comply with the Procedural 

Manual – Haldimand County Filming Guidelines and Filming Permits 

policy, as amended from time to time; 

g) Prior to film production taking place on a piece of land, the production 

company shall submit an information package for approval by the 

General Manager of Planning and Economic Development consisting of 

the following: 

i. filming schedule including specifications on days and hours of 

operation; 

ii. a traffic management and parking control plan if more than 12 

production vehicles are used at one filming location; 

iii. 

iv. 

a filming site map; 

a list of gunfire, explosives, bombs/mock ups, flash power, 

detonators, flammable liquids / materials, the filming of dangerous 

stunts, and intent to use guns; 

v. an emergency measures / response plan; 

vi. 

vii. 

viii. 

ix. 

a lighting plan that identifies sources, impacts and timing of 

lighting; 

a description of noise generation that identifies sources and 

intensities of noise as well as when those would occur; 

a copy of all notification letters to residents and businesses; and 

written approval from the appropriate Conservation Authority if 

filming is proposed to occur in Regulated Areas or on lands zoned 

as „Hazard Land (HL)‟. 

It should be noted that the above provisions represent a combination of the proposed provisions 

presented at the April 7, 2011 Open Houses and modifications to those provisions resulting from 

public consultation and further analysis (provisions provided at Open Houses are shown in 

Attachment 5). As previously outlined in this report, the recommended provisions were drafted 

with the intention of upholding key planning principles and the multitude of public interest 

matters. Public consultation in combination with further analysis revealed the opportunity to 

improve the recommended provisions by adding additional provisions to ensure policy 

compliance and obtain the desired results. 

Filming Policy 

The County presently has a Council approved filming policy in force and effect. The policy 

applies to film events on County-owned lands and sets out a series of requirements for such 

practices. The film provisions proposed as part of this general amendment process are not 

intended to replace the policy but will instead serve to complement it in situations where filming 

is to take place on County property. Wherever any inconsistencies exist, the zoning by-law will 

take precedence as it represents applicable law. 

BUDGET/LEGAL IMPLICATIONS: 

Not applicable. 




INTERDEPARTMENTAL IMPACTS/CIRCULATION COMMENTS: 

Once by-law amendments are eventually passed, a variety of internal Departments‟ and 

Divisions‟ interests will be articulated through the zoning by-laws. In addition, several Divisions 

will be responsible for interpreting, enforcing and implementing the zoning by-laws. Staff from 

these Departments sits on a Steering Committee to ensure that their interests are represented 

during the preparation of the general zoning amendments. 

The issues and approaches thereto that are addressed in this report have been completed by 

Staff of the following Divisions: Planning & Development; Building Controls & By-law 

Enforcement; and Economic Development and Tourism. Public Works Staff has also provided 

advice regarding certain technical matters. The project Steering Committee has fully reviewed 

the report and endorses the content of such, and in particular, the draft recommendations and 

by-laws herein. 

LINKS TO STRATEGIC PLANS: 

The preparation of updated general amendments to the zoning by-laws is an integral 

component in facilitating development and streamlining the development approvals process. 

The amendments will provide a regulatory framework to assist in achieving the growth of the 

County as articulated in the community “Vision Statement”. 

The amendments also serve to implement first of the 3 strategic pillars of Haldimand County – 

Creating Economic Opportunity – by introducing a new business advantage not previously 

available. 

CONCLUSION: 

The draft amendments presented in this report are considered to be priority matters and serve 

to satisfy the following objectives: 

Provide more opportunities for economic development in accordance with the Provincial 

Policy Statement and County Official Plan 

Building flexibility into the zoning by-laws 

Provide consistency between the three (3) By-laws 

Update standards that are considered antiquated and restrictive 

It is recommended that Committee support Staff’s recommendations herein and that the general 

amending by-laws and Official Plan Amendment attached hereto be passed as part of an interim 

approach that will more quickly address process, flexibility and equity concerns, prior to 

preparing one overall County-wide zoning by-law. 

ATTACHMENTS: 

1. Draft Zoning By-law Amendment – 1-DU 80 

2. Draft Zoning By-law Amendment – 1-H 86 

3. Draft Zoning By-law Amendment – NE 1-2000 

4. Draft Official Plan Amendment 

5. Open House Distribution Package 




REQUIRED AND RECEIVED COMMENTS FROM: 

Yes or Not applicable 

Clerk‟s 

Community Services Department 

Finance 

Health & Social Services Department 

Human Resources 

Information Systems 

Legal 

Public Works Department 

Planning & Economic Development Department 

Support Services 

Other 

Not applicable 








Yes 



CLERK’S DIVISION REVIEW 

Report: PED-PD-24-2011 - General Official Plan and Zoning Amendments - Film Production (Haldimand County) 

COUNCIL IN COMMITTEE: May 9, 2011 

RECOMMENDATION NO: 3 

Approved 

Approved with Amendments 

Defeated 

Deferred 

Other 

COUNCIL: May 16, 2011 

RESOLUTION NO: 99-11 

Approved 

Approved with Amendments (Noted below) 

Defeated 

Deferred 

Other 

Recommendation(s): 

Council Direction: 

Clerk‟s Division Action Taken: 

By-laws passed. 




Report: PED-PD-24-2011, Attachment 1 

THE CORPORATION OF HALDIMAND COUNTY 

By-law No. /11 

Being a by-law to amend the Zoning By-law 1-DU 80 of the 

Town of Dunnville, as amended, in the name of the 

Corporation of Haldimand County 

WHEREAS Haldimand County is empowered to enact this by-law, by virtue of the provisions of 

Section 34 of the Planning Act, R.S.O 1990, c.P.13 as amended; 

AND WHEREAS this by-law conforms to the Haldimand County Official Plan; 

NOW THEREFORE, the Council of The Corporation of Haldimand County enacts as 

follows: 

1. THAT Section 4 – Definitions of Zoning By-law 1-DU 80 of the former Town of Dunnville 

is hereby amended by adding the following: 

4.116 “Film Production” shall mean filming, videotaping, photography or any other 

form of visual recording for a feature film, television program, documentary, 

commercial, music video, educational film or other purpose outside a film 

studio, bus does not include street interviews, newscasts, press conferences, 

or visual recordings for personal purposes only. 

2. AND THAT Section 6 – General Provisions of Zoning By-law 1-DU 80 of the former 

Town of Dunnville is hereby amended by adding the following: 

6.27 Film Production 

a) Film Production is permitted in the following zones: R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, 

R6, RH, RS, CG, CS, CN, CH, CHA, CR, CM, MG, ML, MM, MR, MD, 

MX, MXS, A, IC, IN, IR, HL, OS and OST. 

b) The use shall be secondary to the main use on the subject lands 

c) Film Production shall be limited to a maximum of 150 days per year 

d) All buildings and structures relating to Film Production shall comply with 

the Ontario Building Code, as amended from time to time; 



to time; 








By-law No. /11 Page 2 


company shall submit an information package for approval of the General 

Manager of Planning and Economic Development consisting of the 

following: 


operation; 



iii. 

iv. 






vi. 

vii. 

viii. 

ix. 


lighting; 

a description of noise that identifies sources and intensities of 

noise as well as when those would occur; 



filming is proposed to occur on Regulated Lands or on lands 

zoned as „Hazard Land (HL)‟. 

3. AND THAT this by-law shall take force and effect on the date of passing. 

READ a first and second time this 16 th day of May, 2011. 

READ a third time and finally passed this 16 th day of May, 2011. 

MAYOR 

CLERK 




PURPOSE AND EFFECT OF BY-LAW NO. /11 

This By-law affects lands located throughout Haldimand County. 

The purpose of this by-law is to introduce new provisions relating to film production within 

Haldimand County. Entrenching filming into all three (3) Haldimand County Zoning By-laws 

enables a more streamlined way for potential T.V. / Production crews to receive County 

approvals. The general amendments are intended to create updated standards related to film 

production. 

A related Official Plan Amendment to the Haldimand County Official Plan (HCOP-11) to amend 

policies relating to film production also relates to this matter. 

PED-PD-24-2011 

File No. PLZ-HA 2011 054 

Related file: PLOP-HA 2011 053 

Roll No. Various 

Haldimand County 







Being a by-law to amend the Zoning By-law 1-H 86 of the 

Town of Haldimand, as amended, in the name of the 

Corporation of Haldimand County 





follows: 

1. THAT Section 4 – Definitions of Zoning By-law 1-H 86 of the former Town of Haldimand 

is hereby amended adding the following: 

4.114 “Film Production” shall mean filming, videotaping, photography or any other 





2. AND THAT Section 6 – General Provisions of Zoning By-law 1-H 86 of the former Town 

of Haldimand is hereby amended by adding the following: 


a) Film Production is permitted in the following zones: R1, R1-A, R1-B, R2, 

R3, R4, RH, RS, CG, CS, CN, RB, CHA, CR, CM, MG, ML, MR, MD, MX, 

A, IC, IN, IR, D, W, HL, OS and OST. 


c) Film Production shall be limited to a maximum of 150 days per calendar 

year; 

d) All buildings and structures relating to film Production shall comply with 




to time; 










company shall submit an information package for approval to the General 


following: 


operation; 



iii. 

iv. 






vi. 

vii. 

viii. 

ix. 


lighting; 

a description of noise that identifies sources and intensities of 





zoned as „Hazard Land (HL)‟ or „Wetland (W)‟. 




MAYOR 

CLERK 










production. 



PED-PD-24-2011 











Being a by-law to amend the Zoning By-law NE 1-2000 of the 

City of Nanticoke, as amended, in the name of the Corporation 

of Haldimand County 





follows: 

1. THAT Section 2 – Definitions of Zoning By-law 1-NE 2000 of the former City of 

Nanticoke is hereby amended adding the following: 

2.56-1 “Film Production” shall mean filming, videotaping, photography or any other 





2. AND THAT Section 3 – General Provisions of Zoning By-law NE 1-2000 of the former 

City of Nanticoke is hereby amended by adding the following: 


a) Film Production is permitted in the following zones: R1, R2, R3, R4, RM, 

R5, RH, RV, CD, CH, CN, CHA, CR, CMT, MH, MG, MP, MR, MD, MX 

IC, IN, IR, OS, OST, A, HL and D. 


c) Film Production shall be limited to a maximum of 150 days per calendar 

year; 

d) All buildings and structures relating to film Production shall comply with 




to time; 










company shall submit an information package for approval by the General 


following: 


operation; 



iii. 

iv. 






vi. a lighting plan that identifies sources, impacts and timing of 

lighting; 

vii. a description of noise that identifies sources and intensities of 


x. a copy of all notification letters to residents and businesses; and 

xi. 



zoned as „Hazard Land (HL)‟. 




MAYOR 

CLERK 










production. 



PED-PD-24-2011 











Being a by-law to adopt Amendment No. HCOP-11 to the 

Haldimand County Official Plan in the name of the Corporation 

of Haldimand County 

WHEREAS Haldimand County is empowered to enact this by-law by virtue of the provisions of 

Sections 17 and 21 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.P.13 as amended; 



follows: 

1. THAT Amendment No. HCOP-11 to the Haldimand County Official Plan, for various 

lands in Haldimand County, consisting of the explanatory text, as attached to form a part 

of this by-law, be hereby adopted. 

2. AND THAT the effective date of this by-law shall be the date of final passing hereof. 



MAYOR 

CLERK 




PART A: PREAMBLE TO THE AMENDMENT 

1. Purpose of the Amendment: 

AMENDMENT NO. HCOP-11 

TO THE HALDIMAND COUNTY 

OFFICIAL PLAN 

The purpose of this Official Plan Amendment is to add a new policy section relating to 

„Filming in Haldimand County‟ and the land use permissions and location criteria for 

such. 

2. Location of the Lands Affected: 

The amendment applies to all land use designations. 

3. Basis of the Amendment: 

Film and television production is an industry which can contribute both direct and indirect 

economic benefits to a municipality. Presently, the three (3) Zoning By-laws which 

regulate Haldimand County land use do not permit film production. The County currently 

practices a tradition of utilizing, through subsection 1 of Section 34 of the Planning Act 

R.S.O 1990, Temporary Use By-laws to permit filming for a temporary period of time. 

The requirement for these applications result in costs and delays for the proponents and 

requires significant time and resources from County Staff to review and process the 

temporary use zoning amendment applications. In addition, the existing policy 

framework does not contemplate film production as a permitted use. A detailed analysis 

was completed which revealed that the opportunity exists to include parameters within 

the Official Plan which apply specifically to film production. In that regard, the 

Amendment will permit for limited film production activities as set out in the implementing 

zoning by-law. Further, the Amendment would ensure that film production is permitted in 

appropriate areas provided that any film production activities remain secondary and 

subordinate to the primary use of a property. This Amendment is deemed to be 

consistent with Provincial policy and is deemed to meet the general intent and purpose 

of the Haldimand County Official Plan. Entrenching film production into the policy and 

zoning framework may enable a more streamlined way for potential T.V. / Production 

crews to receive County approvals. 

A general amending zoning by-law is also proposed and would permit Filming Activities 

as-of-right in a variety of land use zones to correspond to the designations noted in this 

Amendment. 

The changes are not fundamental shifts in the policy direction and relate to technical 

matters that are more appropriately governed through zoning provisions as opposed to 

Official Plan policy. 

PART B: THE AMENDMENT: 

The Haldimand County Official Plan is hereby amended as follows: 




Text Amendment: 

A new Section 5 Q. is hereby added as follows: 

“Q. 


1. Film production is permitted in all land use designations. 

2. Film Production shall: 

a) be clearly secondary and subordinate to the primary use of the property; 

b) have sufficient on-site parking; 

c) not generate undue noise, traffic, lighting, exhaust fumes or inappropriate 

signage to the extent of interfering with the ordinary enjoyment of surrounding 

properties; 

d) not negatively impact natural environment areas, hazardous areas or cultural or 

heritage resources; 

e) comply with the Ontario Building Code, as amended from time to time; 

f) comply with the Haldimand County Noise By-law, as amended from time to time; 

g) comply with Procedural Manual – Haldimand County Filming Guidelines and 

Filming Permits policy, as amended from time to time, if film production is 

proposed to take place on Provincially or County owned land; and 

h) be regulated by the County‟s Zoning By-laws.” 

PART C: ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 

Implementation: 

This amendment will be implemented by Haldimand County by enacting a general 

amendment to City of Nanticoke Zoning By-law NE 1-2000, Town of Dunnville Zoning 

By-law 1-DU 80 and Town of Haldimand Zoning By-law 1-H 86. 


File Nos. PLOP-HA 2011 053, PLZ-HA 2011 054 


Roll Nos. Various 






a) 4.117 “Film Production” shall mean filming, videotaping, photography or any other 






a) Film Production is permitted in the following zones: R1, R2, R3, R4, RH, 

CG, CS, CN, CH, CHA, CR, MR, MD, MS, A, IC, IN, IR, OS and OST. 

b) Film Production shall comply with the Ontario Building Code, as amended 

from time to time; 

c) If Film Production is proposed to take place on Provincially or County 




d) Prior to film production taking place on a piece of land, the following shall 

be submitted to and approved by the General Manager of Planning and 

Economic Development: 


operation; 



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lighting; 

a noise assessment that identifies sources and intensities of noise 

as well as when those would occur; and 

a copy of all notification letters to residents and businesses 




Questions 

1) Is the definition of the use clear? 

a. If the definition is not clear, what changes are required to better describe the 

intended use? 

2) What provisions are beneficial (please list)? 

a. Why are they beneficial? 

b. Can anything be done to improve them further? If so, please describe 

c. Are public interest matters such as health and safety, quality of life, protection of 

traditional downtown cores, protecting area character, and land use compatibility 

addressed with the provisions provided? 

3) What provisions are detrimental to appropriate development or economic development 

(please list)? 

a. Why are they detrimental? 

b. Can anything be done to improve them? If so, please describe 

c. If you are proposing a provision be eliminated, please indicate the provision. Would 

elimination of the provision impact public interest matters listed in 2 „c‟ above? 

Please explain „why‟ or „why not‟. 

4) If you have any further suggestions for zoning provisions, please describe them and explain 

the rationale for these.

HALDIMAND COUNTY

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