King Township Council Meeting - March 23, 2026
- JA
- Mar 23
- 5 min read
Council awarded the 2026 Heritage Award, approved King's new Age Friendly Community Action Plan, amended the fence by-law for Front Yard Fences, and approved extra funding for the 2026 Gravel Road Conversion Program.
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Community Clean Up Day is April 25th! Get outside and celebrate Earth Week from April 20th-27th by taking part in the annual King Community Clean Up. Do your part and help pick up litter to keep our parks, streets, ditches, and neighbourhoods clean and green. Click here for more.
Join us on May 2 from 8am to 1pm at the Trisan Centre, 25 Dillane Drive, Schomberg for our Annual Community Yard Sale & Electronic Recycling Events. Click here for more.
Every year, King Community Services hosts a series of Community Electronic Recycling events at various Township facilities to encourage residents to properly dispose of their e-waste for free. In addition, electronic waste can be dropped off at select York Region Waste Depots for proper disposal. Click here for more.
Take a step towards greening your yard this spring and supporting pollinators by purchasing a wildflower kit, rain barrel or backyard composter. Residents and non-residents can purchase a native wildflower kit, rain barrel and/or backyard composters at an affordable cost. Click here for more.
On Saturday, March 28, King Fire and Emergency Services is rallying together to support those in need through the annual Food Bank Food Drive!
Drop off non-perishable items at these locations from 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.
* Schomberg: Foodland
* Nobleton: No Frills
* Nobleton: Cousins Market
You can also make a monetary donation at the collection sites or online here. With over 500 people relying on the King Township Food Bank each month, your donations are crucial in helping our less fortunate neighbours put food on the table. Every contribution counts!
Celebrate King Township's Nobleton Victoria Day with us on Monday, May 18 and King's signature fireworks show, which begins at dusk. Click here for more.
King's 2025 Heritage Award Recipient
Council presented the 2025 King Township Heritage Award to Nicole Stamos the owner of Schomberg Pub & Patio (226 Main Street), a property selected by the Heritage Advisory Committee for its outstanding stewardship of one of Schomberg’s most recognizable historic buildings.
Built around 1880 and originally known as Dr. Dillany’s House, the property has played an important role in the village for well over a century. Dr. Dillany himself served the community as a physician for more than 50 years, and today, the building continues to serve as a vibrant gathering place on Main Street.
The property’s well-preserved Victorian architecture and the care taken in maintaining its historic character contribute significantly to the charm and identity of the Schomberg village core. This recognition highlights a strong commitment to heritage conservation and the preservation of King’s history.
Age-Friendly Community Action Plan
Council endorsed King Township’s Age-Friendly Community Action Plan, a long-term strategy designed to support residents aged 55+ and ensure King remains a welcoming, inclusive place to live at every stage of life.
The plan is grounded in extensive community input including feedback from nearly 500 residents, staff, and stakeholders and focuses on removing barriers, improving services, and supporting healthy aging across the Township.
The Action Plan is built around eight priority areas:
Housing
Mobility
Communication
Community & Health Services
Community Engagement
Safety & Accessibility
Respect & Inclusion
Participation
Specific actions include exploring new housing strategies, expanding transportation options, improving digital and direct communication, and increasing access to programs and services across all three villages.
It's important to note that this is a foundational plan, not an immediate implementation document. Many actions including around hosing will be informed by upcoming work such as the Official Plan update and future studies.
While the plan focuses on residents 55+, its benefits extend to the entire community. An age-friendly King means safer streets, better accessibility, more connected communities, stronger local services, and a better quality of life for residents of all ages.
Fence By-law Amendment re Front Yard Fences
Council approved an amendment to King Township’s Fence By-law to better reflect current rural and estate property needs. The change increases the maximum permitted height for open-concept front yard fences on Estate Residential and Rural Residential properties from 1.22 metres (4 feet) to 1.83 metres (6 feet). This update responds to ongoing requests from property owners and recognizes evolving development patterns, including larger lot sizes and a growing desire for clearer property delineation.
The amendment applies only to open-style fences that maintain visibility through them, ensuring that traffic sightlines and safety are preserved, and does not apply to all propertiesonly those within Estate and Rural Residential zones. Closed or solid fences remain more restricted due to safety considerations. A review of comparable municipalities confirmed that many already permit taller front yard fences under certain conditions, helping ensure King’s regulations remain consistent with current standards. Overall, the change provides greater flexibility for homeowners while maintaining safety and the character of the community.
Budget Transfer for 2026 Gravel Road Conversion Program
Council approved moving forward with the 2026 Gravel Road Conversion Program, which will upgrade several roads to a hardtop surface, including Mill Road, Elmpine Trail, the 17th Sideroad (from Jane Street west to termination at Highway 400) and 12th Concession (from 120m North of Caledon-King Townline to 17th Sideroad). The contract, valued at approximately $1.96 million, will be awarded to Gradewell Group Inc., but required a $750,000 budget increase to proceed due to higher-than-expected costs. The additional funding will come primarily from Development Charges, with a smaller portion from the Capital Tax Levy reserve.
This program is part of the Township’s long-term goal to pave all gravel roads by 2040. While the project is described as “paving,” the roads will actually be upgraded using a double surface treatment rather than to full pavement, which is more appropriate for rural roads with lower traffic volumes and provides strong durability with lower costs and will be designed to accommodate farm equipment.
New Business
The public are invited to attend the Public Planning Meeting at the Township of King Council Chambers ( 2585 King Road, King City) to receive information and provide comments on the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment and Draft Plan of Subdivision applications, concerning 5885, 5905 King Road, Nobleton
TRCA is planning a prescribed burn of a cultural meadow located at Nashville Conservation Reserve near the corner of Albion Vaughan Road and King Vaughan Road between April 6 to May 1, 2026. Weather and site conditions are being monitored by TRCA to determine the ideal window of time for the burn to be conducted.
York Region is doing a controlled burn of the Nobleton Tract of the York Regional Forest located at 5345 15th Sideorad and is scueduled for Apirl 2026. Visit york.ca/controlledburn for more.
Duffering Marsh is hosting an Earth Hour event at Dufferin Marsh on Saturday March 28 between 8:30 and 9:30. Come to the Marsh for a Community Bonfire and Moonwatching (through telescopes!).
Councillor Eek will be a contributing editor to a newly Harrowsmith Local magazine.
Residents are encouraged to complete King's tree survey as part of a greener community initiative.
Join the King Lions Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday April 4 at Tasca Park.
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