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Date: July 13, 2026

TAKE NOTICE an application for a Zoning By-law Amendment has been received affecting the property described above. The application was deemed complete on July 9, 2026 pursuant to Section 34 (10.4) of the Planning Act in accordance with the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990. O. Reg. 545/06 s. 5

Purpose and Effect: The application proposes to rezone the subject lands from Agriculture Zone (A) to Special Agriculture Zone (A-88) to permit a crane business as an On-Farm Diversified Use.  The owner provides crane services for the community and surrounding area. The applicant proposes to use an existing structure and laneway and will be limited to 1 ha. The property will be required to proceed through site plan approval with the Municipality of North Perth.

Date: July 13, 2026

TAKE NOTICE an application for a Zoning By-law Amendment has been received affecting the property described above. The application was deemed complete on July 9, 2026 pursuant to Section 34 (10.4) of the Planning Act in accordance with the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990. O. Reg. 545/06 s. 5

Purpose and Effect: The subject application proposes to amend the Special Agriculture Commercial/ Manufacturing Zone (ACM-7) to remove the site-specific provisions of the existing ACM-7 Zone and to refer back to the general ACM zoning provisions with the exception of minimum parking requirements. The amended zoning is proposing to minimum required number of parking spaces from 68 to 23, including accessible spaces. The proposed zoning amendment will facilitate the construction of a warehouse addition for the grain/feed mill operation. The operational layout of the property will be regulated through a Site Plan Agreement with the Municipality of North Perth.

TAKE NOTICE that the Council of The Municipality of North Perth passed By-law No. 50-2026 on the 6th day of July, 2026, under Section 34 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, as amended (herein after called the “Act”). Council considered all written and oral submissions received on this application, the effect of which helped Council to make an informed decision.

The Council of the Municipality of North Perth met on Monday, July 6, 2026 at the Municipality of North Perth Council Chambers (330 Wallace Ave N., Listowel) and livestreamed to the Municipality of North Perth’s YouTube channel. View Highlights from the Council Meeting in the News Post.

TAKE NOTICE that the Council of The Municipality of North Perth passed By-law No. 48-2026 on the 22nd day of June, 2026, under Section 34 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, as amended (herein after called the “Act”). Council considered all written and oral submissions received on this application, the effect of which helped Council to make an informed decision.

Date: June 25, 2026

TAKE NOTICE a statutory public meeting is taking place to discuss a proposed Amendment Zoning By-law affecting the property described above. The application was deemed complete on June 18, 2026 pursuant to Section 34 (10.4) of the Planning Act in accordance with the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990. O. Reg. 545/06 s. 5

Purpose and Effect: The applicants have requested to amend the Special Agriculture Commercial/Manufacturing Zone (ACM-5) to permit a Farm Equipment and Parts manufacturing, sales and/or service establishment. The proposed amendment will also allow for outdoor storage in the front yard as the existing building is intended to be repurposed for the manufacturing operations. The operational layout of the property will be regulated through a Site Plan Agreement with the Municipality of North Perth.

The Council of the Municipality of North Perth met on Monday, June 22, 2026 at the Municipality of North Perth Council Chambers (330 Wallace Ave N., Listowel) and livestreamed to the Municipality of North Perth’s YouTube channel. View Highlights from the Council Meeting in the News Post.

The Council of the Municipality of North Perth met on Monday, June 8, 2026 at the Municipality of North Perth Council Chambers (330 Wallace Ave N., Listowel) and livestreamed to the Municipality of North Perth’s YouTube channel. View Highlights from the Council Meeting in the News Post.

Mayor Kasenberg is inviting local organizations, service providers, volunteers, and community leaders to participate in a Mayor’s Roundtable Discussion on Food Insecurity on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Steve Kerr Memorial Complex Community Room in Listowel.

The roundtable will bring together community partners to share information about current efforts, identify challenges and barriers, explore opportunities for collaboration, and discuss actions that can help strengthen food security across North Perth.

THE PROJECT:
The Municipality of North Perth is undertaking a Servicing Master Plan for stormwater, wastewater, and water servicing in the northwest quadrant of Listowel. The West End Development is also undergoing a Secondary Plan process to identify potential land uses, which will include Institutional, Commercial, Residential and Recreational uses. The Master Plan will investigate infrastructure requirements associated with these potential land uses. Upon completion, the Master Plan will serve as a strategic document and identify infrastructure upgrades or expansions to support anticipated growth within the west end development area.