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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 6-2026

RE: AN APPLICATION BY:        Hugh Haverkamp for HK Poultry Farms Ltd.

LOCATION OF PROPERTY:       Lot 9, Concession 6, Elma Ward, Municipality of North Perth (6355 Line 78)

PURPOSE OF APPLICATION: The subject application is requesting relief from Section 6.4.1 and Section 6.4.2 of the North Perth Zoning By-law to reduce the minimum required setback for Minimum Distance Separation II (MDS II) for a Type A land use (House) from 337 m (1,105 ft) to 305 m (1,000 ft) to facilitate the construction of a 1,468 m2 Layer (chicken) barn. The application is also requesting the a reduction to the minimum required setback for Minimum Distatance Seperation I (MDS I)  to both a neighbouring barn and manure storage from 397 m (1,302 ft) to 310 m (1,017 ft) to facilitate the construction of a residential dwelling for on farm labour housing.

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 7-2026

RE: AN APPLICATION BY:        GKI Investments Inc.

LOCATION OF PROPERTY:       Lot 27, Concession 3, Wallace Ward, Municipality of North Perth (6078 Line 87)

PURPOSE OF APPLICATION: The subject application is requesting relief from Section 6.4.1 of the North Perth Zoning By-law to reduce the minimum required setback for Minimum Distance Separation II (MDS II) for a Type B land use (Soccer Fields) from 322 m (742 ft) to 250 m (633 ft) to facilitate the construction of a 1,654 m2 broiler (chicken) barn.

The Municipality of North Perth will be conducting pesticide spraying to control invasive Phragmites along select rural roadsides within the Elma Ward.

Patch spraying will only occur in specific areas where the invasive plant is found. Signage will be posted at locations where pesticide application is taking place to notify the public.

TAKE NOTICE that the Council of The Municipality of North Perth passed By-law No. 67-2026 on the 24th day of August, 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, 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.

DECLARATION OF ACCLAMATION TO OFFICE
Municipal Elections Act, 1996

I hereby declare the certified candidates listed below to be acclaimed to the office that follows their respective names pursuant to Section 37 of the Municipal Elections Act, 1996:

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.