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

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

Purpose and Effect of the Proposed Amendments
The first purpose of the official plan amendment is to expand the staff delegated authority to additional types of zoning by-law amendments that are minor in nature. It would also set out alternative measures for informing and obtaining the views of the public on minor zoning by-law amendments. The intent is to streamline and shorten timelines for certain types of applications.

The second purpose of the official plan amendment is to delete a policy that requires a hydrogeological assessment for every new lot created by consent that would be serviced by a well. It would also change related policies to clarify intent. The purpose of the zoning by-law amendment is to make a change to Zoning By-law No. 2003-75 to delete a provision that requires a well driller’s report for all non-waterfront lots created by consent. The intent is to allow the Township to require different levels of groundwater study for new lots depending on the circumstance. The different levels of study would be outlined in a technical document that will be received by Council.

Lands Affected: These amendments are of general application to all lands in the Township. Therefore, no key map is provided.

How to Get Involved: The purpose of the public meeting is to share information and to hear and consider public comments on the proposal before decisions are made on the applications. You are invited to make an oral submission to Council. If you want to participate through the Zoom webinar, register through the Events Calendar at www.southfrontenac.net. You are encouraged to also submit written comments to the address or e-mail at the top of this notice. 

For more information on this matter please locate the draft amendments and supporting documentation on the Township’s Civicweb portal: https://southfrontenac.civicweb.net/filepro/documents/130518/. You may also contact Christine Woods, Manager of Planning, at the telephone number or e-mail at the top of this notice.

Be notified of Council’s decision: If you wish to be notified of Township Council’s decision on the proposed official plan amendment and zoning by-law amendment, you must make a written request quoting the file number to the Clerk c/o Development Services at the address or e-mail set out in this notice.

Appeals: Regarding the official plan amendment, if a person or public body would otherwise have an ability to appeal the decision of the approval authority (Frontenac County) to the Ontario Land Tribunal but the person or public body does not make oral submissions at a public meeting or make written submissions to the Township before the approval authority (Frontenac County) gives or refuses to give approval to the official plan amendment, the person or public body is not entitled to appeal the decision of the County.
If a person or public body does not make oral submissions at a public meeting, or make written submissions to the Township before the proposed official plan amendment is adopted, the person or public body may not be added as a party to the hearing of an appeal before the Ontario Land Tribunal unless, in the opinion of the Tribunal, there are reasonable grounds to do so.

Regarding the zoning by-law amendment, if a person or public body would otherwise have an ability to appeal the decision of Township Council to the Ontario Land Tribunal but the person or public body does not make oral submissions at a public meeting or make written submissions to the Township before the by-law is passed, the person or public body is not entitled to appeal the decision.

If a person or public body does not make oral submissions at a public meeting, or make written submissions to the Township before the by-law is passed, the person or public body may not be added as a party to the hearing of an appeal before the Ontario Land Tribunal.

Accessibility: You can request this information in alternative formats. Contact the Township
Clerk by email at jthompson@southfrontenac.net or by calling 613-376-3027.

Collection of Personal Information: Personal information is collected in order to gather feedback and communicate with interested parties regarding this development proposal. This information is collected under the authority of the Planning Act and in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. With the exception of e-mail addresses and telephone numbers, all information and comments will become part of the public record and will appear on the Township and County websites.
Council and committee meetings are broadcast live over the internet. If you speak at the meeting your voice will be heard in the broadcast. Broadcasts are archived and continue to be publicly available. Direct any questions on this to the Township Clerk by email at jthompson@southfrontenac.net or by calling 613-376-3027.