THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF LAURENTIAN VALLEY

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR OFFICIAL PLAN AND ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT

TAKE NOTICE that pursuant to the requirements of Sections 22(6.4) and 34(10.7) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.P.13, as amended, the Corporation of the Township of Laurentian Valley advises that applications for amendments to both the Township of Laurentian Valley Official Plan and Comprehensive Zoning By-law No. 08-04-391 of the Township of Laurentian Valley have been received and were deemed to be a complete application pursuant to the requirements of the Planning Act.  The amendments are being prepared in accordance with the provisions of Sections 17, 21, 22, 34, and 36 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.P.13, as amended.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION & LOCATION OF OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT OPA No. 20 (File No. O2025 01) and ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT (File No. Z2025 07)

Item 1: OPA No. 20 (File No. O2025 01)

The application for Official Plan Amendment has been filed to support a request to redesignate a portion of the subject property from Commercial to Rural to permit the use of the lands for construction of a single detached dwelling on the proposed severed lot to be created per a concurrent application for Consent File No. B75/25 filed with the County of Renfrew Land Division Committee. A concurrent application for zoning by-law amendment has also been filed.

Item 2: Zoning By-law Amendment File No. Z2025 07

The application for zoning by-law amendment has been filed to rezone the proposed severed lot from Highway Commercial (HC) to a Rural-Exception (RU-E) zone category. An exception zone is requested to address increased rear yard setbacks and the side yard setback abutting the retained lands to provide additional spatial separation distance between the proposed residential use and the commercial use on the retained lands. More detailed information will be forthcoming on the specific details of the amendments in the next step of the process under the Planning Act.

The lands affected by the Amendments are located on Old Mill Road and are currently part of lands known municipally as 1321 Pembroke St E (Highway 148) within Part Lot 14, Concession 2, FAL, geographic Township of Pembroke, in the Township of Laurentian Valley, as shown on the Key Map.

COPIES of the applications and materials provided under Sections 22(6.4) per 22(4) and 22(5) and 34(10.1) per 34() of the Planning Act, for Official Plan Amendment OPA No. 20 (Application File No. O2025 01) and Zoning By-law Amendment (Application File No. Z2025 07), are available for inspection at the Township Office.  Questions related to the applications should be directed to either Lauree Armstrong, Township Planner at 613-735-6291 ext. 203 or Angela Siebarth, Planning Technician.

If you are receiving this notice because you are the owner of property in the area of the amendments that contains seven or more residential units, you must also post this notice in a location that is visible to all of the residents of your property.

Privacy Disclosure: As one of the purposes of the Planning Act is to provide for planning processes that are open and accessible, all written submissions, documents, correspondence, e-mails or other communications (including your name and address) form part of the public record and will be disclosed/made available by the Township to such persons as the Township deems appropriate, including anyone requesting such information.  Please note that by submitting any of this information, you are providing the Township with your consent to use and disclose this information as part of the planning process.

DATED at the Township of Laurentian Valley this 24^th day of October, 2025.

The Corporation of the Township of Laurentian Valley
Notice of Application of Zoning By-law Amendment and

Notice of Public Meeting

Take Notice that pursuant to the requirements of Section 34(10.7) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.P.13, as amended, the Corporation of the Township of Laurentian Valley advises that an application for amendment to Comprehensive Zoning By-law No. 08-04-391 of the Township of Laurentian Valley has been received and was deemed to be a complete application pursuant to the requirements of the Planning Act. The Township of Laurentian Valley will hold a Public Meeting on the 4^th day of November, 2025 at 5:30 p.m. to consider the proposed amendment to Comprehensive Zoning By-law No. 08-04-391 of the Township of Laurentian Valley. The amendment has been prepared in accordance with the provisions of Sections 34 and 36 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.P.13, as amended. 

The public meeting will be held in-person at the Township Municipal Office at 460 Witt Road, and there will also opportunities provided to watch the meeting on YouTube. To attend through ZOOM you must contact the Township Office ahead of time.

Purpose, Effect & Location of Zoning By-law Amendment File No. Z2025-08

The purpose of this amendment is to rezone the subject lands to expand the range and density of housing types to accommodate future development on the subject lands (being referred to as Trailside) and to allow for a range of neighbourhood commercial uses.

The effect of the amendment is to establish a Residential Three-Exception Twelve (R3-E12) zone which permits all of the uses in the Residential Three (R3) zone as well as the following uses on sewer and water: cluster housing; stacked townhouse dwelling; small format retail stores that serve local residents such as grocery, convenience, and pharmacy); clinic, personal service shop, accessory restaurant or tavern (max 50 person); and accessory fitness centre. Specific lot size provisions and setbacks will also be established. More than one building containing dwelling units will be allowed on one lot. Definitions for “Stacked Townhouse Dwelling” and“Cluster Housing” will also be added. An exception will also be included from the 150 metre setback from lands zoned EM. The Amendment also rezones the subject lands from “Rural (RU)” to “Residential Three-Exception Twelve-holding (R3-E12-h)”.

With the use of the holding symbol, the principle of development for the property is established and then conditions set out by Council resolution must be met before the development proceeds and the holding lifted, which include the entering into of a site plan agreement or subdivision agreement with Council and any other additional studies that may be required related to those processes. For lands within 150 metres of the existing licensed gravel pit, the holding would remain until such time as appropriate impact studies are provided and recommendations implemented to support the location of any residential uses and the extent of the licence has been amended with MNR.

The lands affected by this Amendment are shown on the Key Map and area located on Jean Avenue (County Road No.35) within north Part Lot 33, Concession 1, geographic Township of Stafford, within the Township of Laurentian Valley, being approximately 11 hectare (27.18 acre) portion of a larger 75.64 hectare (186.92 acre) property.

Copies of the proposed amendment, material provided under Section 34 (10.1) of the Planning Act and any additional information relating to the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment are available for inspection at the Township Office during regular office hours, or by contacting the Township office at 613-735-6291 or by emailing info@lvtownship.ca quoting File No. Z2025-08. Additional information may also be posted on the Township website. Questions related to the application should be directed to Lauree Armstrong, Township Planner or Angela Siebarth, Planning Technician. 

Any person may participate in the public meeting and/or make written or verbal representation either in support of or in opposition to the proposed amendment.  If you wish to participate in the public meeting electronically, you must contact either Angela Siebarth, Planning Technician, or Lori Dennis, Deputy Clerk, at 613-735-6291 to register to attend electronically by no later than 12:00 noon on November 4, 2025.

If you wish to be notified of the decision of Township of Laurentian Valley on the proposed zoning by-law amendment, you must make a written request to Township of Laurentian Valley c/o Lauree Armstrong, Township Planner at the mailing address below or by email at asiebarth@lvtownship.ca. 

If a person or public body who would otherwise have an ability to appeal the decision of the Township of Laurentian Valley to the Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT) but the person or public body does not make oral submissions at a public meeting or make written submissions to the Township of Laurentian Valley 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 of Laurentian Valley 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 (OLT) unless, in the opinion of the Tribunal, there are reasonable grounds to do so. Please note: There have been recent changes to the Planning Act regarding the rules for who may file appeals.

Privacy Disclosure: As one of the purposes of the Planning Act is to provide for planning processes that are open and accessible, all written submissions, documents, correspondence, e-mails or other communications (including your name and address) form part of the public record and will be disclosed/made available by the Township to such persons as the Township deems appropriate, including anyone requesting such information.  Please note that by submitting any of this information, you are providing the Township with your consent to use and disclose this information as part of the planning process.

DATED at the Township of Laurentian Valley this 9^th day of October, 2025.

THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF LAURENTIAN VALLEY

NOTICE OF INTENTION TO PASS AMENDING BY-LAW TO REMOVE HOLDING (- h) SYMBOL

TAKE NOTICE that pursuant to the provisions of Sections 34 and 36 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.P.13, the Corporation of the Township of Laurentian Valley intends to Amend Comprehensive Zoning By-law No. 08-04-391 to remove a holding symbol from the zoning on certain lands.

DELEGATED AUTHORITY

Please note, the Township Planner now has delegated authority for the removal of the holding symbol and therefore, comments are to be directed to the Township Planner prior to consider prior to the removal of the holding symbol occurring. Should you have any comments or concerns you will need to provide them to the Township Planner by no later than 4:00 pm on the 26^th day of September, 2025. Please note per the provisions of the Planning Act, there is no appeal allowed from the general public on a decision of the Township to remove a holding symbol.

PURPOSE, EFFECT & LOCATION OF ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT (File No. Z-2025-06)

The purpose of the amendment is to remove the holding symbol from lands that were previously rezoned to permit a 20 lot residential plan of subdivision on a parcel which also includes a residential block occupied by an existing single detached dwelling. The Subdivision is known as County of Renfrew Plan of Subdivision File No. 47T-14005 and is referred to as Kirklyn Estates Subdivision. The principle of development was established with the original and now the Applicant is advising that conditions for removal of the holding symbol have been met including the entering into of the Subdivision Agreement and Site Plan Agreement between the Developer and the Township, and other matters satisfying conditions of subdivision approval.  

The effect of the amendment is to rezone lands as follows: from “Residential One-holding (R1-h) to Residential One (R1); from Residential One-Exception Twenty Six-holding (R1-E26-h) to Residential One-Exception Twenty Six (R1-E26); from Rural Residential-Exception Ten-holding (RR-E10-h) to Rural Residential-Exception Ten (RR-E10) and from Environmental Protection-holding (EP-h) to Environmental Protection (EP).

The lands affected by the Amendment are lands located on Golf Course Road and Dobbs Court, being Lots 1 to 20 and Block 21 on Plan 49M-125, Part 1 on Plan 49R-18071 and within Part Lots 22 and 23, Concession 1, geographic Township of Pembroke, in the Township of Laurentian Valley, as shown on the Key Map.

COPIES of the proposed amendment and any additional information relating to the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment, are available for viewing by contacting the Township office at 613-735-6291 during regular office hours and quoting File No. Z2025-06.  Questions related to the application should be directed to Lauree Armstrong, Township Planner or Angela Siebarth, Planning Technician.

Privacy Disclosure: As one of the purposes of the Planning Act is to provide for planning processes that are open and accessible, all written submissions, documents, correspondence, e-mails or other communications (including your name and address) form part of the public record and will be disclosed/made available by the Township to such persons as the Township deems appropriate, including anyone requesting such information. Please note that by submitting any of this information, you are providing the Township with your consent to use and disclose this information as part of the planning process.

DATED at the Township of Laurentian Valley this 17^th day of September, 2025.

Form 1
Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.P.13 as Amended
Notice of Passing of Zoning By-Law by
The Corporation of the Township of Laurentian Valley

Take notice that the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Laurentian Valley passed By-Law No. 2025-08-030 on the 20th day of August, 2025, under Sections 34 and 36 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.P.13.

Purpose, Effect & Location of Zoning By-law Amendment File No. Z2025-05

The purpose of the amendment is to rezone the subject lands to permit a logging hauler that includes the open storage of logs, sawmill and contractor’s shop and yard. Per the existing zoning, the property has been used for a logging hauler and forestry.

The effect of the amendment is to rezone the subject property from Rural (RU) to General Industrial-Exception Two-holding (GM-E2-h). A holding zone is being applied to establish the principle of use with the condition for removal of the holding symbol including the entering into of a site plan agreement with the Township.

The lands affected by the Amendment are located on Doran Road (County Road No. 26) within Part Lot 20, Concession 15, in the geographic Township of Alice, in the Township of Laurentian Valley, as shown on the Key Map.

Effect of Public Consultation on Decision

Comments received during the public consultation process were considered prior to a decision being made by Council and did not result in any changes in the amendment. Some of the comments will be addressed during the site plan approval process which is a condition for removal of the associated holding zone.

And take notice that a notice of appeal to the Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT) in respect of the By-law, may be filed with the clerk of the municipality by: the applicant; a specified person (see Planning Act for definition) who, before the by-law was passed, made oral submissions at a public meeting or written submissions to the council; a public body that, before the by-law was passed, made oral submissions at a public meeting or written submissions to the council; the registered owner of any land to which the by-law would apply, if, before the by-law was passed, the owner made oral submissions at a public meeting or written submissions to the council; and the Minister. The notice of appeal setting out the objection to the by-law and the reasons in support of the objection, accompanied by the fee charged by the Tribunal must be filed no later than 4:00 p.m. on the 11^th day of September 2025, with the Clerk of the Corporation of the Township of Laurentian Valley.

The fee charged by the Tribunal must be provided and must be payable to the “Minister of Finance” by certified cheque or money order, in the required amount (and if applicable, the associated Request for Reduction Form which must also be filed at the time of Appeal). Contact the OLT at OLT.General.Inquiry@ontario.ca or 1-866-448-2248 regarding fees and forms. The appeal must also be accompanied by the completed OLT appeal form(s). If you wish to appeal to the Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT), the Appeal Form and Appeal Fee Reduction Request Form are available from the Tribunal website at https://olt.gov.on.ca/forms-submissions/ or by contacting the Township if you do not have access to the internet.

No person or public body shall be added as a party to the hearing of the appeal unless, before the by-law was passed, the person or public body made oral submissions at a public meeting or written submissions to the council or, in the opinion of the Tribunal, there are reasonable grounds to add the person or public body as a party.

A copy of the proposed amendment, material provided under Section 34 (10.1) of the Planning Act and any additional information relating to the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment, are available for inspection at the Township office or by contacting the Township office at 613-735-6291 during regular office hours referencing Application File No. Z2025-05.  Questions related to the application should be directed to Lauree Armstrong, Township Planner or Angela Siebarth, Planning Technician.

Privacy Disclosure: As one of the purposes of the Planning Act is to provide for planning processes that are open and accessible, all written submissions, documents, correspondence, e-mails or other communications (including your name and address) form part of the public record and will be disclosed/made available by the Township to such persons as the Township deems appropriate, including anyone requesting such information.  Please note that by submitting any of this information, you are providing the Township with your consent to use and disclose this information as part of the planning process.

DATED at the Township of Laurentian Valley this 22^nd day of August, 2025.

Lauree J. Armstrong, MCIP, RPP, Township Planner, Township of Laurentian Valley

460 Witt Road, Pembroke, ON K8A 6W5; Phone: 613-735-6291; Fax: 613-735-5820

Form 1
Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.P.13 as Amended
Notice of Passing of Zoning By-Law by
The Corporation of the Township of Laurentian Valley

Take notice that the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Laurentian Valley passed By-Law No. 2025-08-029 on the 20th day of August, 2025, under Section 34 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.P.13.

Purpose, Effect & Location of Zoning By-law Amendment File No. Z2025-04

The purpose of this amendment is to provide additional flexibility for dwelling unit types in a new proposed residential draft approved plan of subdivision being County of Renfrew File No. 47T-23007 (River Pointe Subdivision), by adding a four unit dwelling as permitted use on the area of the subdivision zoned Residential Three-Exception Seven (R3-E7) and to also allow the option of having two four unit dwelling buildings on the one lot/parcel of land. The amendment is also revising the minimum front yard depth for the zoned Residential Three-Exception Seven (R3-E7), Residential Three-Exception Eight (R3-E8) and Residential Three-Exception Nine (R3-E9) zones to ensure that there will be ample depth for parking to ensure vehicles will be parked outside the road allowance and so the minimum front yard depth of 6.0 metres will be required to the garage and the minimum front yard depth of 4.5 metres will be only applied to the remaining portion of the dwelling buildings within the new subdivision.

The effect of the amendment is to amend the provisions of the R3-E7 zone to add a four-unit dwelling and two four-unit dwellings on one lot also as permitted uses in the R3-E7 zone and establish corresponding lot performance zone provisions. The effect of the amendment is also to amend the R3-E7, R3-E8 and R3-E9 zone provisions for minimum front yard depth to require a 6.0 metre minimum front yard depth to the garage and a 4.5 metre front yard depth to any other portion of the residential dwelling building.

The lands affected by this Amendment are located within Parts 1 & 2 on 49R-15387; Parts 9, 10 & 15 to 17 on 49R-19069, and within Part Lots 21 to 23, Concession 2, FAL, geographic Township of Pembroke, in the Township of Laurentian Valley, as shown on the attached Key Map.

Effect of Public Consultation on Decision

Comments received during the public consultation process were considered by Council prior to a decision being made.

And further, take notice that that any individual, corporation or public body may appeal to the Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT) in respect of the By-law by filing no later than 4:00 p.m. on the day of September 11, 2025, a notice of appeal with the Clerk of the Corporation of the Township of Laurentian Valley, which must set out the reasons for the appeal and must be accompanied by the fee by certified cheque or money order, in the amount of $1100.00 (or $400 if the Appellant is a private citizen or eligible community group if a Request for Reduction Form is also filed at the time of Appeal and the Reduction Request is granted).  The appeal must also be accompanied by the completed OLT appeal form.  If you wish to appeal to the Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT), the Appeal Form and Appeal Fee Reduction Request Form are available from the Tribunal website at https://olt.gov.on.ca/appeals-process/forms/ or by contacting the Township if you do not have access to the internet.

A copy of the proposed amendment, material provided under Section 34 (10.1) of the Planning Act and any additional information relating to the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment, are available for inspection at the Township office or by contacting the Township office at 613-735-6291 during regular office hours referencing Application File No. Z2025-04.  Questions related to the application should be directed to Lauree Armstrong, Township Planner or Angela Siebarth, Planning Technician.

Only individuals, corporations and public bodies may appeal a by-law to the Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT). A notice of appeal may not be filed by an unincorporated association or group. However, a notice of appeal may be filed in the name of an individual who is a member of the association or the group on its behalf.

No person or public body shall be added as a party to the hearing of the appeal unless, before the by-law was passed, the person or public body made oral submissions at a public meeting or written submissions to the council or, in the opinion of the Tribunal, there are reasonable grounds to add the person or public body as a party.

Privacy Disclosure: As one of the purposes of the Planning Act is to provide for planning processes that are open and accessible, all written submissions, documents, correspondence, e-mails or other communications (including your name and address) form part of the public record and will be disclosed/made available by the Township to such persons as the Township deems appropriate, including anyone requesting such information.  Please note that by submitting any of this information, you are providing the Township with your consent to use and disclose this information as part of the planning process.

DATED at the Township of Laurentian Valley this 22^nd day of August, 2025.

Lauree J. Armstrong, MCIP, RPP, Township Planner, Township of Laurentian Valley

460 Witt Road, Pembroke, ON K8A 6W5; Phone: 613-735-6291; Fax: 613-735-5820