Public Information Centre A virtual Public Information Center is being held to provide information to residents on the Angus Infrastructure Master Plan - Class EA Addendum - Water Supply & Storage. The virtual session will be held on Thursday November 21, 2024 between the hours of 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm.

Employment Opportunity: Planning & Development Coordinator The Township of Essa seeks a Planning & Development Coordinator to assist with community planning, processing development applications, and supporting key projects like the Official Plan update and Angus’s Secondary Plan. Requirements: Degree/diploma in relevant fields, 3+ years’ experience, and knowledge of planning principles. Salary: $74,469.62–$87,618.94, full-time with benefits. Apply by November 28, 2024. The Township values diversity and offers accommodations in the hiring process.

Temporary Road Closures - November 11, 2024 As a result of the Remembrance Day Parade scheduled to take place on November 11, 2024, there will be temporary road closures in Angus between the hours of 9:00 am to approximately 12:15 p.m on November 11, 2024.

NOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEARING FOR A MINOR VARIANCE APPLICATION NO. A13-24 A Public Hearing for Minor Variance Application No. A13-24 is scheduled for November 29, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. The application concerns 100 Vernon Street, zoned as ‘Residential, Low Density, Detached (R1).’ The applicant seeks an exception to Section 4.38.2a) of Essa Township’s Zoning By-law, which requires entrances to Additional Residential Units (ARUs) to be in the side or rear yard. The current ARU entrance is in the front yard. Written submissions can be sent to the Secretary-Treasurer before the hearing, and those wishing to be notified of the decision should make a written request.

NOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEARING FOR A MINOR VARIANCE APPLICATION NO. A14-24 The Township of Essa has scheduled a Public Hearing for Minor Variance Application No. A14-24 on November 29, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. This application concerns the property at 11 Vernon Street, zoned as ‘Residential, Low Density, Detached with Special Provisions (R1-19).’ The applicant requests relief from Zoning By-law 2003-50 requirements, proposing to reduce the minimum rear yard setback from 7.0m to 6.3m to accommodate a basement entrance for an Additional Residential Unit (ARU). Additionally, a driveway extension and walkway are proposed, increasing lot coverage to approximately 39%, above the allowable 35%. Written comments may be submitted to the Secretary-Treasurer prior to the hearing, and individuals wishing to receive the Committee’s decision should submit a written request.