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This is an extremely bad argument. All neighbourhoods, houses, even cottage docks are controlled through planning in Ontario. Sensible people recognize that th
by sunir 7y ago
This is an extremely bad argument. All neighbourhoods, houses, even cottage docks are controlled through planning in Ontario.
Sensible people recognize that the city will continue to exist hundreds of years into the future. We do not let any crazy person build whatever comes into their minds because failures end up being a problem for neighbours and the government ultimately to fix, which means other taxpayers.
If we don’t like it, we follow the law and complain to the planning committee. Like normal people. I don’t really get your position.
- Fricken 7y agoGoogle's plan really isn't that crazy. If all the weird things they want to do didn't work out, you'd be left with a fairly conventional neighbourhood in keeping with progressive low-car urban design principles. It's not like Google has carte blanche to do whatever they want, they've been in ongoing consultation with city planners from the start.
- wmil 7y agoThat's not actually true. Docks are controlled because they may interfere with navigable waterways. But you can build any house you want on unincorporated land (no municipality).
- sunir 7y agoIn Ontario all buildings must adhere to the Ontario Building Code. No exceptions. This is Canada. There are no municipalities in the Constitution. There is no land that is not controlled by the government. Docks are also regulated because of their ecological impact and safety. I was kind of shocked by your comment so I googled to make sure. Here is an article saying the same things. https://cottagelife.com/realestate/inspections-in-unincorporated-townships/ https://cottagelife.com/realestate/inspections-in-unincorpor...