Ontario Regulation 495/22 is a Ministry Zoning Order (MZO) that applies to approximately 370 hectares of land within the City of Belleville generally known as Black Bear Ridge Golf and Resort. This order from the Minister of Municipal Housing and Affairs (MMAH) deemed the regulation of the MZO as to be and to always have been a by-law passed by Council of the City of Belleville; meaning the MZO prevails over any municipal by-laws.
The MZO established specific regulations governing land uses and zoning by permitting a fully serviced resort community with a variety of uses including residential, commercial, recreational, and open space features. The MZO limits the number of dwelling units within the MZO area to a total of 3,049 dwelling units.
Belleville will be facilitating the order since it prevails over any municipal by-laws, but the developer is required to follow the development process.
Uses now permitted on site include expanded resort facilities (clubhouse, spa, hotel and additional resort accommodations) together with up to 3,049 residential housing units, subject to further engineering and consultation.
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