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North Perth, February 16, 2025 – At 12:00 p.m. local time, The Municipality of North Perth officially declared a significant weather event as per Ontario Regulation 239/02. This declaration applies to all Municipality of North Perth roads and does not apply to provincial, county, or neighbouring municipal roadways. According to the Provincial regulation, the definition of a Significant Weather Event indicates there is “an approaching or occurring weather hazard with the potential to pose a significant danger to users of the highways within a municipality.” “A large weather system with deteriorating conditions is moving through the area. Heavy snow accumulations and strong winds are expected to continue into Monday.,” said Matt Ropp, Manager of Operations. “Declaring a Significant Weather Event allows North Perth operations staff to continue road maintenance in a safe and responsible manner during severe and hazardous weather. North Perth winter operations will continue through the difficult weather conditions but could mean road maintenance may take longer than usual. North Perth plows will operate as long as it is safe to do so.”

TAKE NOTICE a statutory public meeting is scheduled for March 24, 2025. This meeting will be held at the Municipality of North Perth office at 330 Wallace Ave North, Listowel to discuss a proposed amendment to the North Perth Zoning By-law.

PURPOSE: The proposed amendment to the North Perth Zoning By-law has been initiated by the Municipality of North Perth to consider changes to the Zoning By-law that amend definitions and update provisions to be consistent with Provincial legislation enacted under the Planning Act and the Provincial Planning Statement, 2024. 

The proposed changes to the Zoning By-law include updates to sections affecting accessory buildings, additional residential units, yard widths, parking access, yard encroachments, and other zoning regulations. Revisions are minor in nature and serve to clarify and correct errors in the implementation of the Zoning By-law and bring conformity with the recently updated Planning Act along with consistency in terminology with the Building Code. Changes also proposed for the Housekeeping Amendment include text changes to definitions and the removal of sections considered duplicative and no longer applicable due to new Provincial legislation. These proposed changes affect Sections 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, and 35 within the Municipality of North Perth Zoning By-law No. 6 - ZB - 1999. 

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 1-2025

AN APPLICATION BY: Gray Ridge Eggs c/o Scott Brookshaw

LOCATION OF PROPERTY: Part Park Lot 18, Plan 191, Listowel Ward, Municipality of North Perth (955 Tremaine Ave)

PURPOSE OF APPLICATION: The subject application is requesting relief from Section 5.9.2 of the North Perth Zoning By-law to allow loading bay(s) in the front yard, which is adjacent to Tremaine Avenue South to support the proposed addition to the existing building.

North Perth, February 6, 2025 – The North Perth Fire Department is pleased to announce the endorsement of mitigation strategies intended to reduce grain bin and silo emergencies in our community. Strategies approved by North Perth Council at its December 16, 2024, meeting include: the creation of a public safety announcement focused on grain bin safety, continued collaboration with the Ontario Federation of Agriculture, the promotion of low-cost Confined Space Awareness, and Lock-Out Tag-Out course offerings locally, and the addition of six 4-gas meters available for loan from the North Perth Public Library.

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 November 13, 2024 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:

An application has been received to rezone the subject property from Residential Zone Four (R4) to Special Residential Zone 4 (R4-25) on the western portion containing a house and outbuildings and Special Residential Zone Four (R4-26) for a future residential block being requested to be created through Part Lot Control (PLC 4-2024). The R4-25 Zone will recognize the reduced front and exterior side yard setbacks of the existing dwelling and accessory structures. The R4-26 will permit reductions to the front, exterior and rear yard setbacks to accommodate a future residential dwelling.

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 November 26, 2024 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 B34-24. The severed lot is to be rezoned from Agriculture Zone to Special Agriculture Zone (A-1) to permit a non-farm residential dwelling and associated accessory uses, buildings and structures.

TAKE NOTICE a statutory public meeting is taking place to discuss a proposed Amendment Zoning By-law affecting the property described above. Pursuant to Section 34 (10.4) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P.13, the application was deemed complete on December 30, 2024.  This Notice is being provided in accordance with the Planning Act (1990) and Ontario Regulation 545/06.

Purpose and Effect:

The subject application is being proposed to satisfy a condition of approval for Consent File B55-24. The severed lot is to be rezoned from Agriculture Zone (A) to Special Agriculture Zone (A-1) to permit a non-farm residential dwelling and associated accessory uses, buildings and structures. 

The retained lands will be rezoned from Agriculture Zone (A) to Special Agriculture Zone (A-62) to prohibit any new permanent residential dwellings.

TAKE NOTICE a statutory public meeting is taking place to discuss a proposed Amendment Zoning By-law affecting the property described above. Pursuant to Section 34 (10.4) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P.13, the application was deemed complete on January 2, 2025.  This Notice is being provided in accordance with the Planning Act (1990) and Ontario Regulation 545/06.

Purpose and Effect: The subject application is being proposed to satisfy a condition of approval for Consent File B56-24. The severed lot is to be rezoned from Agriculture Zone to Special Agriculture Zone (A-1) to permit a non-farm residential dwelling and associated accessory uses, buildings and structures.

The retained lands will be rezoned from Agriculture Zone (A) to Special Agriculture Zone (A-62) to prohibit any new permanent residential dwellings. 

North Perth, January 28, 2025 – January is Firefighter Cancer Awareness Month. In recognition, the Municipality of North Perth is reinforcing its commitment to protecting its firefighters from occupational cancer risks. With cancer remaining a leading cause of firefighter line-of-duty deaths across North America, the Municipality is taking proactive measures to safeguard the health and well-being of its volunteer firefighters.

Firefighters are exposed to numerous carcinogens because of their work at emergency scenes, making cancer prevention a top priority. The Municipality has purchased advanced equipment and enhanced protocols to reduce exposure. Some of the equipment purchased was made possible through the Firefighter Protection Grant from the Ministry of the Solicitor General, a three-year funding program to support specific cancer prevention measures.

North Perth, January 20, 2025 – At its meeting on December 16, 2024, the Council of the Municipality of North Perth endorsed a motion to sign on to the Farm 911/Emily Project initiative. This action follows a request from the North Perth Agricultural & Agri-Business Advisory Committee, a committee established by Council during the current term.

The mission of the Farm 911/Emily Project is to improve emergency service response times in rural communities by encouraging landowners to place civic address signs at field entrances on vacant farm parcels. The initiative, sparked by a tragic incident in 2014, has gained traction across Ontario, emphasizing safety and accessibility in remote locations.