The effect of the amendment will be to:

• Permit two additional dwelling units in the Rural Areas subject to criteria (as per the new Provincial Policy Statement [PPS])
• Allow settlement area boundary changes outside of a comprehensive review, but subject to criteria (as per the new PPS)
• Permit changes to employment areas outside of a comprehensive review, but subject to criteria (as per the new PPS)
• Require the municipality to consider a buffer and/or mitigation measures before identifying new employment areas (as per the new PPS)
• Require the municipality to develop an agricultural system to protect agricultural lands and assets (as per the new PPS)
• Require a review of the Official Plan 10 years after it was passed, and every five years afterwards, until a new Official Plan is adopted (as per the Planning Act)
• Require new properties designated under the Heritage Act to meet 2 of 9 criteria established by the province (as per OReg 9/06)
• Add a policy to recognize the approved Picton Main Street Heritage Conservation District and the new Wellington Heritage Conservation District
• Amend various policies in the Official Plan to recognize the presence of the commercial fishery, its important contributions to Prince Edward County, and provide policy direction when considering development proposals
• Expand the west side of the Bloomfield village boundary slightly to match existing lot lines (see Schedule 1)
• Update Official Plan Schedule “E” Transportation & Infrastructure to identify existing and approved roads in Picton, Wellington, and Rossmore (see Schedule 2)
• Clarify that new lots on private services need to be supplied by one single on-site private well, not multiple wells, and an on-site sewage system.
• Amend, delete, or include new definitions to provide clarity
• Amend the wording of various policy sections to ensure they are up to date or provide clarity