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Notice of Public Meeting: Zoning By-law Amendment (Z2-25) The Township of Essa will hold a public meeting on February 5, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. at 5786 County Rd 21 to discuss proposed zoning changes, including defining "In-law Suites" and updated lot coverage rules for ARUs. For details, contact ocurnew@essatownship.on.ca or (705) 424-9770 ext. 104.
Notice of Public Meeting: Zoning By-law Amendment (Z1-25) The Township of Essa will hold a public meeting on February 5, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. at 5786 County Rd 21 to discuss proposed changes to the Zoning By-law, including rezoning properties, updated childcare definitions, and revisions to school parking standards. For details, contact ocurnew@essatownship.on.ca or (705) 424-9770 ext. 104.
Notice of Passing: Temporary Zoning By-law Amendment (Z3-24) The Township of Essa has passed By-law No. 2025-02 on January 15, 2025, temporarily rezoning 253 Barrie Street to permit a real estate office on the first floor of the existing home for up to three years, ending January 15, 2028. Appeals to the Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT) must be filed by February 5, 2025, at 4:30 p.m., along with the required fees. For details or to file an appeal, contact plan@essatownship.on.ca or call 705-424-9770.
Notice of the Passing of a Temporary Zoning By-Law Amendment No Z2-24 The Township of Essa passed By-law No. 2025-03 on January 15, 2025, introducing housekeeping changes to Zoning By-law 2003-50, affecting all lands within the Township. Appeals to the Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT) must be submitted by February 5, 2025, at 4:30 p.m., including required fees. Appeals can be filed via plan@essatownship.on.ca or the OLT E-Service portal. For more information, contact 705-424-9770 or plan@essatownship.on.ca.
A Minor Variance application for 100 Vernon Street seeks to allow an existing front yard entrance to an Additional Residential Unit, contrary to Zoning By-law 2003-50. The Committee of Adjustment will review the application on January 31, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. Written comments and requests for notification of the decision can be sent to Owen Curnew at ocurnew@essatownship.on.ca. Issued: January 10, 2025.
Notice of Minor Variance Application – 6670 8th Line A Minor Variance application for 6670 8th Line seeks to allow a Detached Additional Residential Unit to be located 55 meters from the primary residence, exceeding the 30-meter maximum under Zoning By-law 2003-50. The Committee of Adjustment will review the application on January 31, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. Written comments and requests for notification of the decision can be sent to Owen Curnew at ocurnew@essatownship.on.ca. Issued: January 10, 2025.
Notice of Minor Variance Application – 6614 11th Line (A16-24) A Minor Variance application for 6614 11th Line seeks to bring an existing shed into compliance by reducing the required front yard setback from 18.0m to 1.2m and the side yard setback from 3.0m to 0.6m under Zoning By-law 2003-50. The Committee of Adjustment will review the application on January 31, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. Written comments and requests for notification of the decision can be sent to Owen Curnew at ocurnew@essatownship.on.ca. Issued: January 10, 2025.
Notice of Consent Application – 5974 5th Sideroad (B7-24) A Consent application has been submitted for 5974 5th Sideroad to create a new 1.5-hectare lot through farm consolidation. The remaining 29 hectares will be transferred to an active farming operation. The Committee of Adjustment will review the application on January 31, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. Written comments and requests for notification of the decision can be sent to Owen Curnew at ocurnew@essatownship.on.ca. Issued: January 10, 2025.
Notice of Consent Application – 8808 & 8814 County Road 56 (B8-24) A Consent application has been submitted for a lot line adjustment between 8808 and 8814 County Road 56. The proposal transfers 11,729m² from 8808 County Road 56 to 8814 County Road 56, resulting in lot sizes of 8,785m² and 32,260m², respectively. The Committee of Adjustment will review the application on January 31, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. Written comments and requests for notification of the decision can be sent to Owen Curnew at ocurnew@essatownship.on.ca. Issued: January 10, 2025.