TOWNSHIP OF LAURENTIAN VALLEY
NOTICE OF PROPOSED OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT (OPA NO. 23)
AND PUBLIC MEETING

In the matter of Sections 17, and 21 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.P. 13, as amended, the Township of Laurentian Valley hereby gives notice of the following:

(1)      A proposed amendment to the Township of Laurentian Valley Official Plan initiated by Council, being Amendment Number 23 (OPA No. 23) to the Township of Laurentian Valley Official Plan (File No. O2026 03); and

(2)      A public meeting regarding the proposed OPA No. 23.

Subject Lands       The Official Plan Amendment affects all lands throughout the Township of Laurentian Valley, therefore a key map of the affected lands is not provided. 

Public Meeting       A public meeting to inform the public of the proposed Official Plan Amendment will be held on Wednesday July 29, 2026 at 4:30 p.m. at the Township Municipal Offices at 460 Witt Road, Pembroke ON.

Please note, 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. If you wish to participate in the public meeting electronically, you must contact Lori Dennis, Deputy Clerk or Angela Siebarth, Planning Technician, at 613-735-6291 to register to attend electronically by no later than 12:00 noon on July 29th, 2026.

Purpose of the Proposed Official Plan Amendment

The purpose of the proposed Official Plan Amendment is to amend Section 18.0 Land Division Policies, to introduce additional criteria to guide the evaluation of any future consent applications and to allow for the potential for up to 3 additional lots beyond the current policy of no more than three (3) new lots from the original holding as of January 18, 1979, subject to the additional consent criteria being met, as well as, all other applicable policies in the Official Plan. Any other applicable policies in the County of Renfrew Official Plan and the Provincial Planning Statement (PPS) would continue to also be required to be met per the Planning Act.

Additional information regarding the Official Plan amendment is available for inspection at the Township of Laurentian Valley municipal office during regular office hours or by contacting the Township office at 613-735-6291 or emailing Lauree Armstrong quoting File No. O2026-03.  Questions related to the application should be directed to Lauree Armstrong, Township Planner or Angela Siebarth, Planning Technician.

If you wish to be notified of the adoption of the proposed Official Plan amendment, or of the refusal of a request to amend the Official Plan, or for further information, you must make a written request to the Township Planner as set out at the address below.

If a person or public body would otherwise have an ability to appeal the decision of County of Renfrew (the Approval Authority) 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 Township of Laurentian Valley or the County of Renfrew before the proposed official plan amendment is adopted, 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 Township of Laurentian Valley or the County of Renfrew 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 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 9^th day of July, 2026.

Lauree J. Armstrong

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

460 Witt Road, Pembroke, ON K8A 6W5

Phone: 613-735-6291 ext 203; Fax: 613-735-5820

Click this link to view the proposed draft text for File O2026 03 Proposed Official Plan Amendment No 23

The Corporation 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 April 21st, 2026 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 Section 34 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.

Purpose, Effect & Location of Zoning By-law Amendment File No. Z2026-02

The purpose of the amendment is to rezone the subject lands and establish a reduced setback to lands zoned Extractive Industrial Reserve (EMR) and a reduced Minimum Distance Separation 1 (MDS 1) setback from the existing barn on the proposed severed lot per Consent B132/24, in order to facilitate two applications for severance to create new residential lots, being County of Renfrew Application for Consent File No.s B131/24 and B132/24.  “The MDS formulae and guidelines are land use planning tools that determine setback distances between livestock barns, manure storages or anaerobic digesters and surrounding land uses, with the objective of minimizing land use conflicts and nuisance complaints related to odour.”

The effect of the amendment is to establish a Rural– Exception Ninety-Six zone (RU-E96) on the retained lot with special exceptions to require a minimum 30 metre setback from lands zoned EMR; a minimum 390 metre rear yard setback from the rear lot line and a minimum 108 metre Minimum Distance Separation (MDS1) from the existing livestock facility. The amendment is to also establish a Rural – Exception Ninety-Seven (RU-E97) zone on the proposed severed lot per Consent B131/24 with a minimum 30 metre setback from lands zoned EMR. The amendment will also rezone portions of the proposed retained lot from “Rural (RU)” to “Rural-Exception Ninety-Six (RU-E96)” and will rezone the proposed severed lot per B131/24 from “Rural (RU)” to “Rural-Exception Ninety-Seven (RU-E97)”.

The lands affected by the Amendment are lands known municipally as 153 Schultz Road, within Part Lot 22, Concession A, in the geographic Township of Alice, in the Township of Laurentian Valley, as shown on the Key Map.

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 asiebarth@lvtownship.ca quoting File No. Z2026-02.  Arrangements will be made for you to view or be provided with copies of any supporting materials.  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.  You are strongly encouraged to contact the Township if you have any questions and either provide written or verbal comments to Township Staff prior to the Public Meeting, even if you intend to provide verbal comments at the Public Meeting.  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 April 21st, 2026.

If a person or public body 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.

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 you are receiving this notice because you are the owner of property in the area of the amendment 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 1st day of April, 2026.

Lauree J. Armstrong, MCIP, RPP, Township Planner

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

THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF LAURENTIAN VALLEY NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING FOR APPLICATIONS FOR OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT AND ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT

Take Notice that the Township of Laurentian Valley will hold a Public Meeting on Tuesday April 7th at 5:30 p.m. to consider proposed amendments to the Township of Laurentian Valley Official Plan and Comprehensive Zoning By-law No. 08-04-391 of the Township of Laurentian Valley. The amendments have been prepared in accordance with the provisions of Sections 16.(3),17, 21, 22, 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.

Purpose, Effect and Location of Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments

The Township has received applications for Planning Approvals related to parcels of land that are to be used together under an application for licence for a below water table quarry. The associated Application for Licence under the Aggregate Resources Act (ARA) has been filed with the Ministry of Natural Resources (File No. ARA 626656) to permit a Class A quarry below the water table. The purpose of the amendments are to permit the quarry use, including recycled aggregate as an accessory use, and to also allow for other lands to be used for the purposes of a truck hauling route for the quarry that will connect the quarry lands to Provincial Highway 41 travelling over a property with the current civic address of 39072 Highway 41. A portion of the proposed quarry lands also have frontage on Stafford Third Line and the unopened road allowance that would connect Stafford Third Line to Dicks Road. The zone exceptions also request certain setbacks be established in accordance with the supporting ARA site plans. A number of supporting studies and the ARA site plans have also been provided and can be viewed at the Township office.

The following provides a more technical description of the purpose and effect:

Item 1A: OPA No. 21 (File No. O2026-01) and Item 2A: OPA No. 22 (File No. O2026 02)

The purpose of the proposed Official Plan Amendments OPA No. 21 and OPA No. 22 are to redesignate lands to permit a quarry and associated aggregate uses.

The effect of the amendment is to redesignate the subject lands from “Rural” to “Mineral Aggregate Resource”.

The concurrent applications for zoning by-law amendment are Items 1B and Item 1B

Item 1B: File No. Z2026 01 and Item 2B File No. Z2026 03

The purpose of the amendment is to rezone the subject lands to permit a quarry and associated aggregate uses, including the storage and blending of recycled asphalt as an accessory use and to establish various setbacks, landscaped space and separation distances in accordance with the ARA site plans.

The effect of the amendment is to establish rezone lands from Rural (RU) to Extractive Industrial-Exception Eight-holding.

The lands affected by Items 1A and 1B are located within Part Lot 13, Concession 3, in the geographic Township of Stafford, and the lands affected by Items 2A and 2B are located within Part Lot 12, Concession 3, in the geographic Township of Stafford in the Township of Laurentian Valley, as shown on the Key Map.

Item 3 (A,B,C and D): Zoning By-law Amendment File No. Z2026-04

The purpose of Z2026 04 is to rezone certain lands to permit an internal truck/hauling route from the quarry areas to Highway 41.

The effect of the amendment is to rezone lands to new Agriculture-Exception Thirty-One (A-E31) and Environmental Protection-Exception Thirteen (EP-E13) zones and to establish new zone provisions for the Agriculture-Exception Thirty-One (A-E31) and Environmental Protection-Exception Thirteen (EP-E13) zones and amend the provisions of the existing Agriculture-Exception Nineteen (A-E19) and Rural-Exception Fifty (RU-E50) zones to add a truck hauling route to access a quarry located in Part Lots 12 and 13, Concession 3, geographic Township of Stafford as a permitted use. Lands are to be rezoned from Item 3A: Agriculture-Exception Six (A-E6) to Agriculture-Exception Thirty One-holding (A-E31-h); Item 3B: from Environmental Protection (EP) to Environmental Protection-Exception Thirteen-holding (EP-E13-h); Item 3C: from Rural-Exception Nineteen (RU-E19) to Rural-Exception Nineteen-holding (RU-E19-h) and Item 3D: from Rural (RU) to Rural-Exception Nineteen-holding (RU-E19-h).

The lands affected by Item 3 (A,B, C and D) are located in 39072 Highway 41, within Part Lot 13, Concession 3 and Part Lot 14, Concessions 3 and 4, in the geographic Township of Stafford, in the Township of Laurentian Valley, as shown on the Key Map.

It is noted that all of the lands will be rezoned to holding zones with the principle of development to be established but the uses not authorized until the conditions are met and the holding symbol removed. The conditions for removal of the holding zone will be set out by resolution of Council and will include the that the corresponding Official Plan Amendments have been approved by the County of Renfrew and are in effect; the approvals from MNR related to the application for licence under the Aggregate Resources Act (ARA) are finalized; requirements of MTO are met; an Agreement is entered into with the Township related to entrance on municipal road and road allowance crossings and any other conditions as set out by Council.

COPIES of the applications and materials provided under Sections 22(6.4) per 22(4) and 22(5) and 34(10.1) of the Planning Act, for Official Plan Amendment OPA No. 21 (Application File No. O2026-01) and OPA No. 22 (Application File No. O2026-02) Zoning By-law Amendments (Application File No. Z2026-01, Z2026-03 and Z2026-04), 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.

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. You are strongly encouraged to contact the Township if you have any questions and either provide written or verbal comments to Township Staff prior to the Public Meeting, even if you intend to provide verbal comments at the Public Meeting. If you wish to participate in the public meeting electronically, you must contact Angela Siebarth, Planning Technician, at 613-735-6291 to register to attend electronically by no later than 12:00 noon on April 7th, 2026.

If a person or public body 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.

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 you are receiving this notice because you are the owner of property in the area of the amendment 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 18th day of March, 2026.
Lauree J. Armstrong

Lauree J. Armstrong, MCIP, RPP, Township Planner, Township of Laurentian Valley
460 Witt Road, Pembroke, ON K8A 6W5; Phone: 613-735-6291 ext 203; Fax: 613-735-5820

TOWNSHIP OF LAURENTIAN VALLEY KEY MAP (geographic Township of Stafford)

Approximate Location of Subject Lands

Applications for Official Plan Amendment OPA No. 21 (File No. O2026 01) and Official
Plan Amendment OPA No. 22 (File No. O2026 02) and Applications for Zoning By-law
Amendments Z2026-01, Z2026 03 and Z2026 04 (39072 Highway 41)

In Part of Lots 12, 13 and 14, Concession 3, and Part Lot 14, Concession 4, in the
geographic Township of Stafford, including Parts 1 and 2 on Plan 49R-20936, all in the
Township of Laurentian Valley

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. 2026-06-029 on the 24th day of June, 2026, under Section 34 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.P.13.

Purpose, Effect & Location of Zoning By-law Amendment File No. Z2026-08

The purpose of the amendment is to rezone lands to facilitate the severance of existing agricultural lands, where the retained lands will be used for agriculture and prohibited from residential uses and the severed lot is a surplus farm dwelling at 984 White Water Road (County Road 24). The severance is for a new lot however it will technically function as a lot addition as the lands to be retained are to be merged in title and consolidated with abutting lands resulting in farmland of approximately 17 hectares. As the consolidated farmlands would be less than the minimum lot size for non-residential uses in the Agriculture (A) zone, the new lot size once consolidated will also be recognized as part of the rezoning to ensure the farm use. The amendments are to satisfy conditions of consent approval required by the County of Renfrew Land Division Committee Application for Consent File No B53/25. The conditions are due to the property being located on lands required to be designated Agriculture per the PPS due to the quality of the soil for agriculture.

The effect of the amendment is to establish an Agriculture- Exception Thirty-Four (A-E34) zone for the proposed retained land per B53/25 with a provision to prohibit residential uses and establish a minimum lot area for other permitted uses of 17 hectares (considering the total lot area once consolidated with abutting lands). The amendment would also rezone the subject lands from “Agriculture (A)” to “Agriculture- Exception Thirty-Four (A-E34)”.

The lands affected by the Amendment are located on Stafford Third Line and White Water Road (County Rd 24), being Part 1 on Plan 49R-13362, within Part Lot 19, Concession 2, geographic Township of Stafford, in the Township of Laurentian Valley, as shown on the Key Map.

 Effect of Public Consultation on Decision

Any comments received during the public consultation process are considered prior to a decision being made by Council. No written or verbal comments were received from the public and no objections were received from any public bodies. Therefore, there were no changes to the By-law as proposed.

And further, take notice that per Section 34.(19) of the Planning Act and O.Reg 545/06, as amended, the applicant; a specified person 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 may appeal to the Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT) in respect of the By-law, may appeal to the Tribunal by filing a notice of appeal with the Clerk of the Corporation of the Township of Laurentian Valley no later than 4:00 p.m. on the 16th day of July, 2026, setting out the objection to the By-law, and the reasons in support of the objection, accompanied by the fee charged by the Tribunal.  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.

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 26^th day of June, 2026.

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

Please note this website posting is as a courtesy for information purposes.

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. 2026-06-025 on the 24^th day of June, 2026, under Section 34 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.P.13.

Purpose, Effect & Location of Zoning By-law Amendment File No. Z2023-03 revised

The purpose of the amendment is to add a bed and breakfast as a permitted use in an existing single detached dwelling located at 800 Forest Park Road. It is noted that the application was previously for short-term rental accommodation but was revised to instead request a traditional bed and breakfast establishment which would be owner occupied.

The effect of the amendment is to establish a Residential One-Exception Forty-Four (R1-E44) zone with special provision to add a bed and breakfast as a permitted use and to rezone the subject property from Residential One (R1) to Residential One-Exception Forty-Four (R1-E44).  As a result of comments received at the June 16, 2026, Public Meeting, a further revision was made to add an additional exception for specific bed & breakfast definition for the subject property as follows:

“In the Residential One-Exception Forty-Four (R1-E44) zone, a “BED AND BREAKFAST ESTABLISHMENT” means a single detached dwelling or portion thereof in which there are no more than two (2) guest rooms, used or maintained for hire or gain on a temporary or day-to-day basis, as accommodation with or without meals, for other persons, particularly tourists or vacationers, and where the owner is occupying the premise when the bed & breakfast guest rooms are rented or hired out. This definition shall not include a motel, hotel, apartment dwelling house, boarding house, rooming house, restaurant or any other establishment defined in this By-law.”

The lands affected by the Amendment are located known municipally as 800 Forest Park Road, within Part Lot 5, Concession 4, in the geographic Township of Pembroke, 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 the By-law as adopted included further revisions to strengthen that the use is an owner occupied bed & breakfast and not a short term accommodation. To address this an exception provision was added with a bed and breakfast establishment definition specific to the R1-E44 zone which reflected that the maximum number of bedrooms for hire is 2, as the dwelling contains 3 bedrooms and that the owner is present when the rooms are for hire (see definition included under the effect).

And further, take notice that per Section 34.(19) of the Planning Act and O.Reg 545/06, as amended, the applicant; a specified person 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 may appeal to the Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT) in respect of the By-law, may appeal to the Tribunal by filing a notice of appeal with the Clerk of the Corporation of the Township of Laurentian Valley no later than 4:00 p.m. on the 15^th day of July, 2026, setting out the objection to the By-law, and the reasons in support of the objection, accompanied by the fee charged by the Tribunal.  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.

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. Z2023-03 rev. 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 25th day of June, 2026.

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

Please note this website posting is as a courtesy for information purposes.

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. 2026-06-026 on the 24th day of June, 2026, 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. Z2026-06

The purpose of the amendment is to rezone certain lands to permit a mini storage establishment as an additional use.

The effect of the amendment establishes a Rural – Exception Ninety-Eight (RU-E98) zone with special provisions to permit a mini storage establishment with a maximum of four structures with a combined total gross floor area of 744 square metres and containing a combined total of no more than 54 storage unit spaces. A minimum of one parking space per five mini storage units is also required along with a minimum side yard width for any building containing mini storage units of 15 metres. It is noted that any required Minimum Distance Separation (MDS) setbacks continue to apply in addition to any other applicable provisions of the zoning by-law. The amendment will also rezone the subject lands from Rural (RU) to Rural – Exception Ninety-Eight-holding (RU-E98-h). The effect of the amendment as passed added additional limits on the size of the operation, and 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 holding symbol with the conditions met, must be removed prior to the use being authorized.

The land affected by the Amendment is an area of a larger parcel currently known municipally as 164 Zanders Rd, and is within Part Lot 28, Concession 7, in the geographic Township of Alice, in the Township of Laurentian Valley, as shown on the Key Map.

Effect of Public Consultation on Decision

As a result of consideration of numerous written received during the public consultation, verbal comments presented at the Public Meeting and further assessment by the Township Planner and Staff, Council’s decision was to adopt a revised zoning by-law amendment from the draft provided for the Statutory Public Meeting on June 2, 2026, in order to place limitations on the scale of the development in order to address many of the comments received. A cap on the maximum number of buildings, total gross floor area and total number units, as well as a minimum 15 metre side yard width for a mini

storage building has been included in the zoning by-law amendment passed by Council. In addition, the rezoning on the property has included a holding zone, and conditions for removal of the holding zone have been set out which must be addressed before the an application can be made to remove the holding zone and have any building permits issued. Included in the conditions for removal of the holding zone is the requirement for the property owner to submit an application for site plan approval and the entering into of a site plan agreement with the Township. The site plan process includes the requirement for a grading and drainage plan, entrance improvements, buffering, snow storage, location of all proposed buildings and structures, etc. that must be to the satisfaction of the Township. Minimum Distance Separation (MDS) setbacks per the requirements of the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness (OMAFA) from existing livestock barns and manure storage facilities continue to apply as well, notwithstanding any other setback provision. This means that if MDS requires a greater setback then that is the setback that applies.

And further, take notice that per Section 34.(19) of the Planning Act and O.Reg 545/06, any of the following as listed below, may appeal to the Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT) by filing a notice of appeal with the Clerk of the Corporation of the Township of Laurentian Valley no later than 4:00 p.m. on the 29th day of July, 2026, setting out the objection to the By-law, and the reasons in support of the objection, accompanied by the fee charged by the Tribunal. 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. The following are those that may appeal: the applicant; a specified person 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.

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 9th day of July 2026.

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

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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 July 29th, 2026 at 4:30 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 Section 34 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.

Purpose, Effect & Location of Zoning By-law Amendment File No. Z2026-10

The purpose of the amendment is to rezone a proposed retained agricultural lot to prohibit residential uses in order to meet a condition of consent for County of Renfrew Land Division Committee Application for Consent File No B25/25. The proposed severed lot is occupied by an existing residential dwelling (620 Forest Lea Road). The rezoning is required as the subject lands are comprised of Class 2 and 3 soils per the Canada Land Inventory and therefore are considered to be in a prime agricultural area (CLI Class 1, 2 or 3 soils) per the Provincial Planning Statement (PPS) and have been designated as Agriculture on Schedule B Map 5 to the County of Renfrew Official Plan. In accordance with the PPS, severances from prime agriculture are only permitted for surplus farm dwellings and therefore the retained will be prohibited from residential uses.

The effect of the amendment is to establish a Rural Exception Ninety-Nine (RU-E99) zone with a special provision to prohibit residential uses and to rezone the proposed retained lot from “Rural (RU)” to “Rural-Exception Ninety-Nine (RU-E99)”.

The lands affected by the Amendment are part of lands currently known municipally as 620 Forest Lea Road (County Road No. 42), within Part Lot 27 and Part Lot 28, Concession 15, in the geographic Township of Alice, in the Township of Laurentian Valley, as shown on the Key Map.

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 Angela Siebarth quoting File No. Z2026-10. 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. You are strongly encouraged to contact the Township if you have any questions and either provide written or verbal comments to Township Staff prior to the Public Meeting, even if you intend to provide verbal comments at the Public Meeting. 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 July 29th, 2026.

If a person or public body 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.

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 to Angela Siebarth.

If you are receiving this notice because you are the owner of property in the area of the amendment 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 9th day of July, 2026.

Lauree J. Armstrong, MCIP, RPP, Township Planner

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

Email Lauree Armstrong

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 July 29th, 2026, at 4:30 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 Section 34 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.

Purpose, Effect & Location of Zoning By-law Amendment File No. Z2026-11

The purpose of the proposed amendment is to rezone lands to permit a second dwelling unit in an existing garage structure to be converted for the use, on a property occupied by an existing single detached dwelling that at one time was an accessory dwelling to a commercial use in another existing outbuilding on the property. The current zoning only permits one accessory single detached dwelling and as there is no current commercial use, the existing dwelling is legal non-conforming.

The effect of the amendment is to revise the existing exception zone provision with a new General Commercial-Exception Four (GC-E4) zone provision with an exception that also permits a second detached dwelling unit within an existing structure abutting the existing dwelling known as 607 Bank Street and recognizes the existing dwelling. The provisions will also specify that no open/outdoor storage is permitted in the front yard, and that a minimum 60 square metre outdoor amenity area must be retained in the backyard as a designated outdoor space intended for the recreational, social and physical enjoyment of the occupants of the dwellings. Existing performance standards for the location of the existing buildings will also be recognized in the zone provision.

It is noted that there is no existing operating commercial business on the property. The current GC-E4 exception provision allows an automobile repair shop. No change is being proposed to that provision. Any future proposal to establish a business on the property would have to be in accordance with all applicable provisions of the General Commerial (GC) zone and the Comprehensive Zoning By-law and may require a site

plan and such other matters to be addressed as required by Township By-laws or policies or other applicable legislation at the time.

The lands affected by the Amendment are lands known municipally as 607 Bank Street, in Lot 18, Plan 402, in the geographic Township of Stafford, in the Township of Laurentian Valley, as shown on the Key Map.

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 Angela Siebarth quoting File No. Z2026-11. 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. You are strongly encouraged to contact the Township if you have any questions and either provide written or verbal comments to Township Staff prior to the Public Meeting, even if you intend to provide verbal comments at the Public Meeting. 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 July 29th, 2026.

If a person or public body 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.

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 to Angela Siebarth.

If you are receiving this notice because you are the owner of property in the area of the amendment 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 9th day of July, 2026.

Lauree J. Armstrong, MCIP, RPP, Township Planner

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

Email Lauree Armstrong