News and Public Notices

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.

Notice of Hearing on Minor Variance Application PLZNA20260045 to be held by the Committee of Adjustment of the Township of South Frontenac

Hearing Details
Date: June 11, 2026
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Location: 4432 George Street, Sydenham and on Zoom

Application Details
Property Address: 4996 Battersea Road
Agent: Walt Freeman
Owner: Stonehenge Industries Inc.

Purpose and Effect of the Application:
The owner proposes to construct an addition to their dogfood production workshop. They are seeking a minor variance from section 21.3.3 of the Zoning Bylaw which requires a minimum 22-metre interior side yard setback from industrial buildings and residential zones. The addition would be 11 metres from the lot line.

Notice of Hearing on Minor Variance Application PLZNA20260046 to be held by the Committee of Adjustment of the Township of South Frontenac.

Hearing Details
Date: June 11, 2026
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Location: 4432 George Street, Sydenham and on Zoom

Application Details
Property Address: 1277 SHEILA LANE
Agent: Boulevard Group (Jason Sands)
Owner: HUTCHINGS LAWRENCE GRAHAM

Purpose and Effect of the Application:
The owner is constructing a house within 30 metres of Sydenham Lake. The house was previously approved through minor variance application PL-ZNA-2024-0129. They propose to add new deck areas to the house which require variances to Zoning By-law 2003-75, as amended. The first new deck area is proposed to be 16.5 square metres, located on the lake side of the house. It would be setback 7.8 metres from the highwater mark, 7.8 metres from the front lot line and 6 metres from the top of bank. The second new deck area is proposed to be 46.5 square metres on the inland side of the house, having covered and uncovered areas. It would be setback 17.1 metres of the highwater mark, 17.1 metres from the front lot line and over 15 metres from the top of bank.

South Frontenac is thrilled to announce that the infamous Lakes and Trails Festival will be back on Saturday, June 20, 2026, at McMullen Park in Verona, ON.

Notice of Hearing on Minor Variance Application PLZNA20260049 to be held by the Committee of Adjustment of the Township of South Frontenac.

Hearing Details

Date: Thursday, June 11, 2026    
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Location: 4432 George Street, Sydenham and on Zoom

Application Details

Property Address: 2327 KEELEY ROAD
Applicant: Kristi & James Rodgers

Purpose and Effect of the Application

Seeking to vary Section 7.3.1. of the Zoning By-law to reduce the setback for a building or structure used for the housing, training, or care of animals in conjunction with a kennel from: (a) a minimum of approximately 35 metres (114 ft.) to the nearest shared lot line, and (b) a minimum of approximately 100 metres (330 ft.) to the nearest residential dwelling, for a proposed small-scale boarding facility with a maximum capacity of nine (9) small- to medium-sized dogs.

Notice of Consent Application PL-BDJ-2026-0050

Application Details

Property Address: Unaddressed Lands on Devil Lake Road
Legal Description: BEDFORD CON 13 PT LOT 19 & 20
Owner: Edwards Holsteins Ltd.
Applicant: Mark Snider Planning Consulting Services (Mark Snider)

Purpose and Effect of Application

Proposed 8.4-hectare (20.8-acre) lot addition from unaddressed lands on Devil Lake Road (PIN No. 362460169) to 145 Devil Lake Road.

If approved, 145 Devil Lake Road is proposed to increase in size from ~2.85 hectares (7.05 acres) to ~11.25 hectares (27.8 acres) with 376 metres (1,233 ft.) of road frontage on Devil Lake Road. The retained land will be ~49.6 hectares (122.5 acres) in area with 304 metres (997 ft.) and 614 metres (2,014 ft.) of road frontage on Devil Lake Road and Centreville Road, respectively.

Notice of Hearing on Consent Application PLBDJ20260043 & Minor Variance Application PLZNA20260044
to be held by the Committee of Adjustment of the Township of South Frontenac

Hearing Details
Date: June 11, 2026
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Location: 4432 George Street, Sydenham and on Zoom

Application Details
Property Address: 2087 WASHBURN ROAD
Legal Description: CON 6 PT LOT 13 & CON 6 PT LOT 13 RP 13R2276;PART 1 Storrington
Owner: Brenda Jackson

Purpose and Effect of the Application:

The owner’s residential property and farm property inadvertently merged on title. The owner has applied to sever the residential lands to re-establish the two lots as they existed prior to the merger. The severed residential parcel would be 0.4 hectares in size and have 60 metres of frontage on Washburn Road. The retained farm parcel would be 19.8 hectares in size and have 146 metres of frontage on Washburn Road. The severed parcel would need a variance for lot area (0.4 ha instead of 0.8 ha) and lot frontage (60m instead of 76m).