Thursday, July 5, 2012

OMB Blocks Housing Development


The town of Fort Frances is being stopped from developing housing lots on a parcel of land in the east end.

The Ontario Municipal Board has ordered the town to repeal a zoning by-law passed back in December for the area known as Nelson Street Park.

Kalan Kielczewski says its a huge win for residents who have long opposed any development other than a park.

In its ruling, the OMB says it supported the residents appeal based on an inadequate case supporting the park's disposal.