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The Council of the Municipality of North Perth met on Monday, August 24, 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.

Date: August 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 July 22, 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: 

ZN 4-2026

The application proposes to rezone the subject lands from Future Development (FD) and Residential Zone Four (R4) to Parks and Recreation Zone (PR). The proposed Parks and Recreation Zone (PR) is adjacent to the Parks and Recreation Zone (PR) to the west and will permit the existing use of the subject lands as a municipal drain.

ZN 5-2026

The application to rezone the subject lands proposes to amend the North Perth Zoning By-law from Future Development Zone (FD) and Parks and Recreation Zone (PR) to Special Residential Zone Five (R5-32).  The site-specific zoning will reduce the minimum rear yard depth from 7.5 m to 3 m.

The subject application will facilitate the construction of five townhouse blocks, comprising a total of 15, one-storey bungalow-style dwelling units.

Date: August 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 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.

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Date: August 20, 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 August 13, 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 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.

Representatives from the Municipality of North Perth recently participated in a series of meetings with provincial officials during the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) Conference, advocating for key priorities that support sustainable growth, infrastructure readiness, and housing development in rural Ontario.

Mayor Todd Kasenberg, CAO Kriss Snell, and Deputy CAO Sandy Little met with provincial representatives from the Ministry of Transportation, Ministry of Energy and Mines, and Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing to discuss issues that are critical to North Perth's future and shared by many growing rural communities across the province.

Date: August 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 July 10, 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 is being proposed to satisfy a condition of approval for Consent File B41-25. The severed lands are being rezoned from Agriculture Zone (A) to Special Agriculture Zone (A-89) to permit a non-farm residential dwelling and associated accessory uses, buildings and structures on an undersized Agricultural lot. The property is 20 ha in size.

The Council of the Municipality of North Perth met on Monday, August 10, 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.

Date: August 4, 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 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.