Take notice that the Council of the Corporation of the Township of King, at its meeting held on September 15, 2025, considered an application under Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act to alter the Nobleton Community Hall, a structure on a property “designated” under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act, municipally known as 19 Old King Road, in the Township of King, in the Regional Municipality of York, Province of Ontario.
The decision of the Council of the Corporation of the Township of King, regarding the application under the Ontario Heritage Act is as follows:
- That Council receive Report GMS-HER-2025-005 for information.
- That Council approve the following works, financed by the proposed tenants, as outlined within Heritage Permit
Application HP-25-03, as presented in this report.
a. Replacement of Exterior Stairway Leading to Upper-Storey Door Bay at South End of West Elevation and
Expansion of Doorway to Facilitate Accessibility Entrance and Lift
b. Removal/relocation of Existing Ventilation at Rear of the Building
c. Restoration of Damaged Portions of Concrete Block Wall
d. Lighting Added to Soffits
e. Signage Affixed to Principal Elevation
f. Replacement of Asphalt Shingles
g. Installation of Awning
Description of Property
The subject property is a 5.3 hectare (13 acres) site located east of Highway 27, on the south side of Old King Road and is owned by the Township of King. The surrounding area is characterized by light industrial, commercial and residential uses. The subject property includes the Nobleton Community Hall, the subject of this application, together with other community centre and recreational uses.
The Nobleton Community Hall was designated as a heritage site and included on the Township’s Municipal Heritage Register in 2007 under Township of King By-law 2007-60. In 1935, the Nobleton Women’s Institute Board of Trustees arranged for the design and construction of a community hall. This was completed in 1936 at a material cost of $3,587 with labour donated by local farmers. It has since served as the hub for the Nobleton Women’s Institute, the scene of community jamborees, dances, fundraising and church bazaars, wedding and funeral receptions, craft shows, youth groups, severe weather refuge, and since 1962 has been the meeting place of the Nobleton Lions Club.
Appeal to the Ontario Land Tribunal
Take Notice that an appeal of the decision of the Council of the Corporation of the Township of King may be made by submitting a Notice of Appeal with the Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT) and Township Clerk of the Corporation of the Township of King, Attention: Denny Timm, Township Clerk, 2585 King Road, King City, ON, L7B 1A1, by 4:30 p.m. on or before October 26, 2025 (within 30 days of this notice). A Notice of Appeal must set out the reasons for the objection to the approval of the application to alter the Nobleton Community Hall and be accompanied by the fees charged by the OLT and the Township. If you wish to appeal to the OLT or request a fee reduction for an appeal, forms are available from the OLT website at https://olt.gov.on.ca/appeals-process/forms.
Who Can File An Appeal
Only the owner of the property may appeal the decision of Council of the Township of King to the OLT under Part IV, Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act, and only where Council has consented to an application to alter a property with certain terms or conditions or refuses the application to alter a property.
Should you have any questions, please contact Michael Maugeri, Planner – Heritage & Development at (289)-800-2574, or by email at mmaugeri@king.ca.
Dated at the Township of King this 26th day of September, 2025.
Adam Foran
Deputy Clerk
Township of King