News and Public Notices

Take Notice that the number of candidates for the office of English Language Separate School Board Trustees (Algonquin & Lakeshore Catholic District School Board) Townships of Central Frontenac, North Frontenac and South Frontenac (Elected at Large) was not sufficient to fill the number of vacancies to which candidates may be elected.

South Frontenac staff have identified a potential algae bloom at Gilmour Point Beach on Dog Lake in Battersea. While waiting for confirmation from the Kingston District Office of the Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks, the Township has closed the beach, located at 1763 Wellington St. Battersea, to the public.

Notice of Consent Application PL-BDJ-2026-0083

Application Details

Property Address: 4183 Latimer Road
Owner: Suzanne and John Billing
Applicant: The Boulevard Group (Jason Sands)

Purpose and Effect of the Application

This application is for an approximately 0.51-hectare (1.24-acre) lot addition to be conveyed from the north-east portion of 4183 Latimer Road to 3857 Corkey Road. 

If approved, 3857 Corkey Road would increase in size from approximately 0.13 hectares (0.3 acres) to 0.63 hectares (1.55 acres) and would continue to function as a residential waterfront property. The retained portion of 4183 Latimer Road would be approximately 11.2 hectares (27.6 acres) in area and would continue to function as a rural residential property. 

Notice of Public Meeting on Zoning By-law Amendment Application PL-ZBA-2026-0084 to be held by the Council of the Corporation of the Township of South Frontenac

Public Meeting Details

Date: Tuesday, September 15, 2026
Time: 7:00 PM
Location: 4432 George Street, Sydenham (Council Chambers) and on Zoom

Application Details

Property Addresses: 4183 Latimer Road and 3857 Corkey Road
Owners: Suzanne & John Billing and Mark Rickards
Agent: The Boulevard Group (Jason Sands)

Purpose and Effect of the Proposed By-law

A 0.51-hectare (1.24-acre) lot addition is proposed from 4183 Latimer Road to the benefitting property at 3857 Corkey Road, which would increase in size from approximately 0.12 to 0.63 hectares (0.3 to 1.55 acres) and continue to be used as a residential waterfront property. The retained portion of 4183 Latimer Road would be approximately 11.2 hectares (27.6 acres) in area and would continue to be used as a rural residential property. 

The enlarged 3857 Corkey Road property would contain both the existing single detached dwelling and the existing seasonal dwelling located within the proposed lot addition from 4183 Latimer Road, as well as several accessory buildings and structures. 

The proposed By-law would change the zone of the 0.51-hectare (1.24-acre) lot addition from Rural (RU) and the entirety of 3857 Corkey Road from Waterfront Residential (RW) to a site-specific Waterfront Residential (RW-XX) to permit both a single detached dwelling and a seasonal dwelling, in addition to those accessory uses already permitted under the RW Zone.

Notice of Hearing on Legal Non-Conforming Use Permission Application PL-ZNA-2026-0089 to be held by the Committee of Adjustment of the Township of South Frontenac

Date: Thursday, September 10, 2026
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Location: 4432 George Street, Sydenham (Council Chambers) and on Zoom

Application Details

Property Address: 1019A Kens Lane
Applicant/Owner: Maureen Wardle and Eliza Earle

Purpose and Effect of the Application:

The applicant is seeking permission under Section 45(2) of the Planning Act to expand an existing, legal non-complying building located within 30 metres (100 ft.) of the highwater mark of Howes Lake. The proposed expansion consists of an 8.9-square metre (96 sq. ft.) uncovered deck attached to the south face of the existing dwelling. 

The Council of the Township of South Frontenac will host a public meeting on Tuesday, September 15, 2026, at 7:00 pm regarding Verona Housing Water and Wastewater Class Environmental Assessments.

The Council of the Township of South Frontenac will host a public meeting on September 1, 2026, at 7:00 pm regarding the rates for Electric Vehicle Charging Stations.

Take Notice that the Council of 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, as amended, in accordance with Sections 17 and 34 of the Planning Act.

Public Meeting Details
Date: Tuesday, September 1, 2026
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Location: 4432 George Street, Sydenham and on Zoom

Notice of Consent Applications PL-BDJ-2026-0077 & PL-BDJ-2026-0078 and Minor Variance Application PL-ZNA-2026-0079

Hearing Details

Date: Thursday, August 13, 2026
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Location: 4432 George Street, Sydenham (Council Chambers) and via Zoom.

Notice of Hearing on Legal Non-Conforming Use Permission & Minor Variance Application PLZNA20260008
to be held by the Committee of Adjustment of the Township of South Frontenac

Hearing Details

Date: August 13, 2026
Time: 7:00 p.m. 
Location: 4432 George Street, Sydenham and on Zoom

Application Details

Property Address: 241 BRASH LANE
Owners: Christine & Karl McRoberts

Purpose and Effect of the Application:

The owners propose to enlarge the existing dwelling with a rear addition. The dwelling is setback 23 metres from Bobs Lake. The application seeks permission to enlarge the dwelling within 30m of Bobs Lake. The proposed addition would add approximately 360 square feet of living space. 

The owners are also proposing to install a new septic system. The application also seeks a minor variance from the Zoning By-law, which requires new septic systems to be located a minimum of 30 metres from a waterbody. The proposed septic system would be located 24 metres from the lake.