Parkland Dedication Policy

Parkland Dedication Policy Overview

The Municipality of French River's Parkland Dedication Policy ensures equitable contributions toward creating and maintaining parkland for community enjoyment, especially for residents and visitors in this rural, tourism-focused municipality.

Key Highlights:

• Purpose: Ensure adequate parkland for residents, establish a Parkland Fund for maintenance and equipment, and protect the rural and waterfront landscape.
• Dedication Options: The Municipality may require either 5% of the severed land or cash in lieu equivalent to 5% of the land's value.
• Valuation Guidelines:
  • For properties with undetermined value, owners must obtain an appraisal at their expense.
  • Minimum contribution for non-waterfront properties under 10 acres: $1,000.
  • For properties valued under $40,000, a real estate agent’s valuation may be accepted but must include a comparable analysis.
• Scope: This applies to all new land severances after July 19, 2006.
• Authority: Policy is governed under the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990.

For further details, please contact the Development & Planning Department.