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2023 Private Lane Upgrade Assistance Program Now Accepting Applications

The Private Lane Upgrade Assistance Program provides grants for residents who live on private lanes to upgrade their lane to improve access for emergency vehicles. Applications are now being accepted for 2023.

The Township may fund up to 50% of approved projects to a maximum of $7,000. Funds can only be used towards capital lane upgrades, not regular maintenance (see the list of eligible and ineligible items in the application).

The application deadline isFriday, May 19, 2023and the workmust be...

2023 Recreation Guide and Fair

The 2023 Recreation and Community Services Guide is now available! Look for your copy in this week’s Frontenac News orview the guide online. The guide lists information on community service groups, sports organizations and leisure activities in the Township.

We’re also inviting residents to come out to the Recreation and Leisure Fair at our newly expanded Storrington Centre in Sunbury:

Saturday, March 25, 202310 am– 2 pm3910 Battersea Road

Bring the whole family to this free fair to learn about...

Notice of Public Meeting on Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-Law Amendment

The Corporation of the Township of South Frontenac is proposing to adopt an Official Plan Amendment and to pass a by-law to amend Zoning By-law No. 2003-75 in accordance with Sections 17 and 34 of the Planning Act. A public meeting will be held on:

• Date: Tuesday, April 4, 2023
• Time: 7:00 p.m.
• Location: Virtual Meeting (Zoom) and In-Person (Council Chambers)

Purpose and Effect of the Proposed Amendments

The purpose of the Official Plan Amendment is to make changes to the current Township’s Official...

South Frontenac Council Approves 2023 Budget

South Frontenac Council has approved the 2023 budget of $37.4 million. The budget represents a 2.62 per cent tax increase or $43.91 a year for the average taxpayer for the Township portion*.

“In a year where we are seeing high inflation and cost pressures in every aspect of our operations, we believe we have found the right balance that taxpayers wanted of a reasonable increase to ensure we can maintain services and continue to invest in our community to grow,” says Mayor Ron Vandewal.

78% of...

Notice of Public Meeting on Planning Application Fee By-Law

The Council of The Corporation of the Township of South Frontenac is holding a public meeting on a proposed new Planning Application Fee By-law under Section 69 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, Chapter P. 13.

• Date: Tuesday, April 4, 2023
• Time: 7:00 pm
• Location: Virtual Meeting (Zoom) and in person

Purpose and Effect of the Proposed By-Law

The Township is proposing to adopt a new Planning Application Fee By-law following a review of planning application fees.

The effect will be to increase the...