News and Public Notices

The Township of South Frontenac is exploring the creation of a Municipal Service Corporation (MSC) to develop, hold, and manage property, which includes municipal housing assets such as the Verona Housing Project. We are seeking public consultation on this matter from June 25, 2026 until end of day July 28, 2026.

Notice of Hearing on Minor Variance Application PLZNA20260052 to be held by the Committee of Adjustment of the Township of South Frontenac

Hearing Details

Date: July 9, 2026
Time: 7:00 p.m. 
Location: 4432 George Street, Sydenham and on Zoom

Application Details

Property Address: 1040 LARK LANE
Owner: Lyette Gaudet & Stanley Wilson

Purpose and Effect of the Application

The owner proposes to construct a shed beside their existing dwelling. They are seeking a minor variance from section 10.3.2 of the Zoning Bylaw which requires a 30 metre setback from the  highwater mark of the lake and a 3 metre setback to the interior side yard lot line for a new shed. The shed is proposed to be 14 metres from the highwater mark of the lake and to be 2.6 metres from the interior side yard lot line. 

Notice of Hearing on Minor Variance Application PLZNA20260055 to be held by the Committee of Adjustment of the Township of South Frontenac.

Hearing Details

Date: 9 July, 2026
Time: 7:00 p.m. 
Location: 4432 George Street, Sydenham and on Zoom

Application Details

Property Address: 1003 OLD MINE LANE
Owner: Old Mine Lane Inc.  
Agent: Kevin & Mary Forstner

Purpose and Effect of the Application

The owners propose to build a new detached garage with a footprint of approximately 194m2 on the subject property. A minor variance is being requested from section 5.24.1 to permit the lot coverage of all accessory buildings to exceed the lot coverage of the principal structure (dwelling). The proposed structure would increase the lot coverage of all accessory structures to approx. 1%, whereas the existing dwelling has a lot coverage of approx. 0.6%.

Notice of Hearing on Minor Variance Application PL-ZNA-2026-0062 to be held by the Committee of Adjustment of the Township of South Frontenac

Hearing Details

Date: Thursday, July 9, 2026
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Location: 4432 George Street (Council Chambers) and Zoom

Application Details

Property Address: 5044 Ramparts Road
Applicant: Bryce Rixten and Nadia Quick

Purpose and Effect of the Application

To permit the construction of a one-storey, 110-square-metre (1,200 sq.ft.) detached accessory building (garage/workshop), the owner is seeking the following variances to Zoning By-law, 2003-75, as amended: 
•    To reduce the minimum front (west) yard setback for a detached accessory building from 20 metres (65.6 ft.) to 16 metres (52.4 ft.); and,

•    To reduce the minimum setback from the highwater mark of a watercourse from 30 metres (100 ft.) to 22 metres (73 ft.).

During a special announcement today, the Honourable Steven MacKinnon, Minister of Transport and the Leader of the Government in the House of Commons, joined by Alto President and CEO Martin Imbleau, informed the public that Alto would develop a southern route option that includes a potential stop in Kingston, subject to technical feasibility and the requirements of the project.

Notice of Hearing on Legal Non-Conforming Use Permission Application PL-ZNA-2026-0057
to be held by the Committee of Adjustment of the Township of South Frontenac

Hearing Details

Date: Thursday, July 9, 2026
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Location: 4432 George Street (Council Chambers) and via Zoom.

Application Details

Property Address: 5157 VALLEY LANE
Agent: Troy Ottenhof
Owners: Mark and Lindsay Davidson

Purpose and Effect of the Application

To request permission under Section 45(2) of the Planning Act to enlarge an existing, legal non-conforming dwelling within 30 metres (98.4 ft.) of the highwater mark of Loughborough Lake. The applicant is proposing to construct an attached, two-storey garage and enclosed breezeway connected to an existing two-storey dwelling, resulting in a lot coverage (approximately 5.3%) exceeding the maximum 5% lot coverage for a principal building permitted under the Limited Service Residential – Waterfront (RLSW) Zone.  

Parks Canada will begin the full replacement of Brass Point Bridge in Seeley’s Bay on June 25, 2026, with reopening expected in December 2027. This project will replace both the historic swing and fixed bridges, upgrade roadway infrastructure, and ensure the long-term safety and functionality of this key crossing on the Rideau Canal National Historic Site.

Notice of Public Meeting on Zoning By-law Amendment Application PL-ZBA-2026-0048
to be held by the Council of the Corporation of the Township of South Frontenac

Public Meeting Details

Date: Tuesday, July 14th, 2026   
Time: 7:00 p.m. 
Location: 4432 George Street, Sydenham and on Zoom

Application Details

Property Address: 4618 YARKER ROAD
Agent: Jason Sands – THE BOULEVARD GROUP
Owner: MCMURTER DARCY

Purpose and Effect of the Proposed By-law

A new lot is proposed that would be developed into an 18-hole, ‘Pitch & Putt’ format golf course. The proposed lot would be 2.9 hectares (7.25 acres) in area with 118 metres of frontage on Yarker Road. The retained lot, containing the existing house, would be 0.4 hectares (1 acre) in area with 45 metres (150 ft.) of frontage on Yarker Road, and would continue to be used as a rural residential property. 

The proposed By-law would: (1) rezone the proposed lot from Rural Zone (RU) to a site-specific Special Rural Zone (RU-X) to permit a golf course use, and (2) rezone the retained lot from Rural Zone (RU) to a site-specific Special Rural Zone (RU-X) to allow the retained lot to have a minimum lot area of less than 0.8 hectares (2 acres) and a minimum frontage of less than 76 metres (250 ft.).  

Notice of Consent Application PL-BDJ-2026-0047

Application Details

Property Address: 4618 YARKER ROAD
Owner: MCMURTER DARCY
Applicant: Jason Sands – THE BOULEVARD GROUP

Purpose and Effect of the Application

To create a 2.94-hectare (7.25-acre) rural lot, with approximately 118 metres (387 ft.) of frontage on Yarker Road, which is intended to be developed with an 18-hole ‘Pitch & Putt’ format golf course. The retained lot, containing the existing house, would be 0.4 hectares (1-acre) in size with 45 metres (150 ft.) of frontage on Yarker Road and continue to be used as a rural residential property. 

South Frontenac Township is gearing up for a full day of family-friendly Canada Day celebrations across the community, capped off with one spectacular fireworks finale at dusk. This year’s fireworks display will take place at The Point in Sydenham.