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Public input on applications is invited.  Pursuant to Section 45 of the Planning Act, the Committee of Adjustment for the Municipality of North Perth invites you to consider applications for minor variance and/or to forward written comments prior to the hearing. 

FILE NUMBER:                          MV 8-2026
RE: AN APPLICATION BY:        Tailored Carpentry Solutions for Gingrich, Marv 
LOCATION OF PROPERTY:       Part Lot 2, Plan 467, Wallace Ward, Municipality of North Perth (6011 Line 88)

PURPOSE OF APPLICATION: The subject application is requesting relief from Section 5.1.3.e. of the North Perth Zoning By-law to increase the maximum lot coverage for an accessory structure from 10% to 12% to facilitate the construction of a 194 m2 accessory structure (garage).

Public input on applications is invited.  Pursuant to Section 45 of the Planning Act, the Committee of Adjustment for the Municipality of North Perth invites you to consider applications for minor variance and/or to forward written comments prior to the hearing. 

FILE NUMBER:                          MV 9-2026
RE: AN APPLICATION BY:        Hamilton, Susan & Bruce
LOCATION OF PROPERTY:       Part Lot 3, Lot 7, Plan 388, Listowel Ward, Municipality of North Perth (451 Maple Ave N)

PURPOSE OF APPLICATION: The subject application is requesting relief from Section 5.1.3.e. of the North Perth Zoning By-law to increase the lot coverage for an accessory structure from 10% to 14% to facilitate the construction of a 41 m2 addition to the existing garage.

North Perth, September 22, 2026 – The Municipality of North Perth is launching a community engagement process to gather feedback and insights that will guide the development of several major initiatives, including the 2027-2030 Corporate Strategic Plan, a Corporate Branding Plan, and an Economic Development Strategic Plan.

By embarking on this process with support from a third-party consulting team, the Municipality seeks to set a refreshed vision for the organization to best serve the ever-evolving community.

TAKE NOTICE that the Council of The Municipality of North Perth passed By-law No. 73-2026 on the 14th day of September, 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.

TAKE NOTICE that the Council of The Municipality of North Perth passed By-law No. 74-2026 on the 14th day of September, 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.

TAKE NOTICE that the Council of The Municipality of North Perth passed By-law No. 75-2026 on the 14th day of September, 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.

TAKE NOTICE that the Council of The Municipality of North Perth passed By-law No. 76-2026 on the 14th day of September, 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: September 16, 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 September 4, 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 purpose of the application is to rezone the subject lands from Special Residential Zone 5 (R5-14) to Special Residential Zone 5 (R5-SP). Site specific provisions will facilitate the construction of an unenclosed deck on each parcel with relief from Section 5.21.2 (b) to include an unenclosed deck with a floor level increase from 1.2 m to 2.4 m and to increase the encroachment from 1.5 m to 3.1 m into the rear yard, relief from Section 5.21.2 (c) to allow the interior side yard setback of an unenclosed deck to be reduced from 0.6 m to 0 m, relief from Section 11.2.7 to increase the lot coverage maximum from 50% to 56% and relief from Section 11.2.8 to decrease the open landscaped space from 35% to 31%. The site-specific zoning is intended to permit the construction of an unenclosed deck on each lot with an area of 11.5 m2.

North Perth, ON – September 15, 2026 - With all five Perth County Information Network (PCIN) libraries calling on their patrons and community to vote, “Liberty Street” by Heather Marshall was chosen as the top 2026 PC Reads title. Staff at St Marys, Stratford, Perth East, West Perth and North Perth Public Libraries were thrilled with the results and now are calling on their communities to join in. 

“Liberty Street” is a historical fiction novel done differently! The story takes you on a journey of 1960’s harrowing local history in a women's prison. This novel appeals to not only historical fiction readers, but general fiction, non-fiction, and local historians. Heather Marshall is based out of Huron County, making her local tie-ins authentic and connecting the reader to the story with ease.

Date: September 15, 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 August 13, 2026pursuant 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 is to Rezone for a Special Agricultural Zone (A-sp) to permit an event facility as an on-farm diversified use from May 1 – October 31 which will occupy 0.45 ha on the subject lands. The venue will permit a maximum occupancy of 200 people and no more than two (2) events per week. The applicant is proposing to use tents and portable restroom facilities until such time as the onsite barn can meet current building requirements.