News and Public Notices

The Township of South Frontenac has submitted a by-law to the Registrar of the Funeral, Burial, and Cremation Services Act, 2002.

Our South Frontenac Fire & Rescue Fire Chief invites you to a presentation: Fire Safety Awareness Presentation for Cottage and Lake Associations. All cottagers and residents are welcome.

Notice of Consent Applications PL-BDJ-2026-0030/PL-BDJ-2026-0031/PL-BDJ-2026-0032

Application Details

Rolls Nos.: 102901005010901, 102901005010903, 102901005010905

Owners & Applicants:  William St. Arnaud, Marc Bradley, David Ailles

Purpose and Effect of the Applications:

Registration of a right-of-way for limited rights of public passage over an existing 4-metre (13 ft.) wide gravel driveway to replace an easement between three existing fee simple lots.

On Wednesday, April 15, 2026, Mayor Vandewal and Mayor Paterson from the City of Kingston - Municipal Government met with Hon. Steve MacKinnon, Minister of Transport of Canada, and MP Mark Gerretsen to discuss the Alto High-Speed Rail project and potential for a Kingston stop.

Together with the Township of Central Frontenac, and North Frontenac Township, we will present an information session on April 20, 2026, 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm, at Soldiers Memorial Hall (Oso Hall 1107 Garrett St., Sharbot Lake) for residents who are considering to run for municipal council.

Notice of Consent Application PLBDJ20260027

Application Details

Property Address: 85 MCGOWAN LANE
Owner/Applicant: Ric & Melissa Forster

Purpose and Effect of the Application

The application is for a 1027.4 square metre lot addition from 85 McGowan Lane to 359 James Wilson Road. The purpose is to return the garage and yard to #359. The application is also for a right-of-way over the beginning of McGowan Lane in favour of two waterfront properties (102902004006650 and 102902004006700). The purpose is to ensure continuous deeded access over the lane to these two properties.

Notice is hereby given to the Municipal Electors of the Township of South Frontenac Nominations in the Township of South Frontenac for the offices of eleven separate positions in South Frontenac.

Notice of Hearing on Legal Non-Conforming Use Permission Application PLZNA20260026
to be held by the Committee of Adjustment of the Township of South Frontenac

Hearing Details

Date: Thursday, May 14, 2026
Time: 7:00 p.m. 
Location: 4432 George Street, Sydenham and on Zoom

Application Details

Property Address: 4227 DESERT LAKE ROAD
Applicant: Samuel Wilson

Purpose and Effect of the Application

Requesting permission under Section 45(2) of the Planning Act to enlarge a legal non-conforming use within 30 metres (100 ft.) of the highwater mark of a waterbody (wetland boundary). The owner proposes to construct a two-storey, 30-square metre (315 sq.ft.) addition on the north side of an existing two-storey, 108-square metre (1171 sq.ft.) dwelling. No reduction to the existing highwater mark setbacks to the east or south are proposed.

The Township of South Frontenac is excited to welcome residents and visitors back to Centennial Park in Harrowsmith for the 2026 Summer Kickoff Music Festival on Saturday, May 23, 2026, from 2:00 pm to 9:00 pm.

Notice of Hearing on Minor Variance Application PLZNA20260023 to be held by the Committee of Adjustment of the Township of South Frontenac.

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

Application Details
Property Address: 102 NIGHTINGALE LANE
Applicant: Myers Design & Build Inc.

Purpose and Effect of the Application
The owners are proposing to construct a new detached dwelling, which includes an attached screened porch, with a total footprint of approximately 90 square metres (960 sq. ft.). In order to accommodate the proposal a minor variance is being requested to reduce: (1) the minimum setback from the highwater mark of Bobs Lake from 30 metres (100 ft.) to 25 metres (82 ft.); (2) the minimum top of bank setback, where the slope is greater than 30% measured from the horizontal, from 15 metres (50 ft.) to 6 metres (20 ft.); and (3) the minimum interior side (south) yard setback from 5 metres (15 ft.) to 1.7 metres (5.75 ft.).