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File No.: ZA-2023-06 Bissonnette
Subject Land: 1734 LANARK CONC 12 C; LANARK CON 12 W 1/2 LOT 18 PT LOT 19
Municipality: Township of Lanark Highlands
Owner: BISSONNETTE FRANCES
Applicant: BISSONNETTE FRANCES

TAKE NOTICE THAT, in accordance with the provisions of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, as amended, this notice is to advise that sufficient information has been presented to deem the application being processed under File ZA-2023-06 as complete.

AND THAT the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Lanark Highlands will hold a IN PERSON MEETING as per procedural By-law on Tuesday, April 23rd, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. for the purpose of considering a proposed zoning by-law amendment under Section 34 of the Planning Act. If you would like to listen to the meeting, please dial 1-855-344-7722 or 613-244-1312 then enter Conference ID: 2883824. You can participate in person at the Municipal Complex, 75 George Street Lanark ON, to participate in the public meeting. In order to assist the Committee in its review of the proposal, you are requested to provide comments on or before April 15th, 2024 at 4:30pm.

PURPOSE AND EFFECT The purpose of the proposed Zoning By-Law Amendment is to rezone a portion of the subject lands within 120m of the Provincially Significant Wetlands (PSW) from Rural (RU) to Rural – exception– holding (RU-x-h) with an Exception for Tourist Establishment and a Holding Zone for Servicing reports. The rezoning is requested to place 7 cabins in a Tourist Establishment.

IF A PERSON OR PUBLIC BODY would otherwise have an ability to appeal the decision of the Township of Lanark Highlands 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 of Lanark Highlands 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 makes written submissions to the Township of Lanark Highlands 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 unless, in the opinion of the Tribunal, there are reasonable grounds to do so.
If you wish to be notified of the decision of the Township of Lanark Highlands on the proposed zoning by- law amendment, you must make a written request to the Township of Lanark Highlands.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION regarding the proposed zoning by-law amendment will be available for public inspection at the Township of Lanark Highlands Municipal Office by appointment during regular business hours, Monday to Friday, from 9:00a.m. to 4:00p.m.

DATED at the Township of Lanark Highlands this 21st day of March 2024.

Amanda Noël, Dipl. M.M. T: 613-259-2398 or 1-800-239-4695 ext. 250
Clerk/Acting CAO F: 613-259-2291
Township of Lanark Highlands,75 George Street E:
Lanark, ON, K0G 1K0 W: www.lanarkhighlands.ca

Make a difference: Become a Member of the Lanark County OPP Detachment Board.

The new Community Safety and Policing Act, 2019 for the Province of Ontario comes into effect on April 1, 2024.
 
The Township of Lanark Highlands is recruiting one (1) resident to be a Community Appointee to the OPP Detachment Board for a term commencing April 1, 2024 and expiring November 15, 2026. This position is an opportunity for a qualified resident to determine objectives and priorities for the Lanark County OPP Detachment to enhance the quality of life and ensure the safety and security of all persons and property in the community in keeping with the Minister of the Solicitor General’s Strategic Plan, and the OPP Detachment Board strategic plan.
 
The successful candidate shall be required to complete mandatory provincial training prior to being eligible to serve.
 
Who is eligible? Each applicant must be a resident of the Township of Lanark Highlands, at least 18 years of age or older and not an employee of the Township of Lanark Highlands.
 
In considering Community Appointments, preference may be given to persons demonstrating knowledge or experience in one (1) or more of the following areas:
1. Finance
2. Social Services
3. Education
4. Governance
5. Legal
6. Health Care
7. Mental Health
 
For more information, please view the Terms of Reference for the OPP Detachment Board. https://www.lanarkhighlands.ca/.../police-services-board
Interested applicants are invited to submit in confidence, a resume and cover letter demonstrating their knowledge and/or experience in one (1) or more of the preferred areas and clearly referencing the OPP Detachment Board by 12 o’clock noon on Wednesday, March 20, 2024
 
Attention: Amanda Noël, Clerk/Acting CAO
Mail: Township of Lanark Highlands, 75 George St. Lanark ON K0G 1K0
Email:
Personal information submitted will be used for the purposes of determining suitability for the OPP Detachment Board only in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.
 
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Lanark County is hosting two virtual public education sessions on homelessness. Each session will contain the same information and is directed to the public, or people with little to no understanding of homelessness. Ian DeJong is a well-established expert in the field and strong/inspirational speaker.

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Thursday, 29 February 2024 08:43

2023 Community Service Awards

On Tuesday Evening at the Committee of the Whole Meeting, Reeve McLaren presented the 2023 Community Service Awards. The 2023 Recipients are The Lanark Era for the Best Community Impact (Business), nominated by Mathe & Glen Bucci and Brenda Guiney for Senior Volunteer of the Year, nominated by Brian Cairns.
 
Congratulations to this year's recipients! Thank you to everyone who nominated a local individual or business for an award!
2023 Best Impact Business Award 2023 Senior of the Year
Thursday, 15 February 2024 09:09

MUNICIPAL OFFICE FAMILY DAY HOURS 2024

MUNICIPAL OFFICE
The Municipal Office will be CLOSED on Monday, February 19th, 2024 for Family Day and will re-open Tuesday, February 20th at 9:00 a.m.
Saturday Themed Skate Nights @ Lanark & District Community Centre.
 
Please see the updated poster below with the Upcoming Saturday Themed Skate Nights.
 
It has come to our attention that the January 20th Saturday Themed Skate Night was cancelled, and the message was not appropriately relayed to the public. We want to sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused. As a result, the Township will be sponsoring the February 3rd Valentine's Day Themed Skate.
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TAKE NOTICE THAT, in accordance with the provisions of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, as
amended, this notice is to advise that sufficient information has been presented to deem the
application being processed under Files OPA-06, ZA-2023-04 & SCOPA 15 as complete.

AND THAT the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Lanark Highlands will hold a IN
PERSON MEETING as per procedural By-law on Tuesday, February 13th, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. for the
purpose of considering a proposed zoning by-law amendment under Section 34 of the Planning Act. If
you would like to listen to the meeting, please dial 1-855-344-7722 or 613-244-1312 then enter
Conference ID: 2883824. You can participate in person at the Municipal Complex, 75 George Street
Lanark ON, to participate in the public meeting. In order to assist the Committee in its review of the
proposal, you are requested to provide comments on or before February 6th, 2024.

PROPOSED LANARK HIGHLANDS OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT AND LANARK COUNTY
SUSTAINABLE OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT FOR THE PROPOSAL OF A MINERAL
AGREGGATE PIT (OPA-06/SCOPA 15): The proposal is to re-designate part of the lands to permit an
Aggregate Extraction Operation (licensed pit) on a 50.6 ha parcel with the proposed amendment
affecting 23.02ha of the lands described as Concession 4, Part Lots 22 and 23 and RP 26R1662 Parts
11 and 13, geographic township of Darling, now in the Township of Lanark Highlands, municipally known
as 9665 Highway 511. The proposed Official Plan Amendment would authorize an Extraction Operation
(Pit). The 50.6ha parcel of land identified on the key map is presently designated as Rural Communities

  • designated as Aggregate

Extraction Operation. In addition, an application has also been filed for an amendment to the Lanark
County Sustainable Communities Official Plan to re-designate existing Rural area lands to Mineral
Aggregate Operations as shown in Schedule A of the Official Plan. Lastly, the applicant has applied for
a Class A License under the Aggregate Resource Act to the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry.

PROPOSED ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT (ZA-2023-04): The proposed Zoning By-Law
Amendment will modify the zoning from Rural (RU) to Mineral Aggregate Resources Pit (MXP-x). The
nature of the rezoning requested is to permit the opening of a mineral aggregate pit. A key map
showing the location of the subject lands is shown on the reverse side and a copy of the application
is attached.

IF A PERSON OR PUBLIC BODY would otherwise have an ability to appeal the decision of the
Township of Lanark Highlands 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 of Lanark
Highlands 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 makes
written submissions to the Township of Lanark Highlands 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
unless, in the opinion of the Tribunal, there are reasonable grounds to do so.
If you wish to be notified of the decision of the Township of Lanark Highlands on the proposed zoning
by- law amendment, you must make a written request to the Township of Lanark Highlands.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION regarding the proposed zoning by-law amendment will be available for
public inspection on at the Township of Lanark Highlands Municipal Office by appointment during
regular business hours, Monday to Friday, from 9:00a.m. to 4:00p.m.

DATED at the Township of Lanark Highlands this 15th day of January 2024.

Amanda Noël, Dipl. M.M. T: 613-259-2398 or 1-800-239-4695 ext. 250
Clerk / Acting CAO F: 613-259-2291
Township of Lanark Highlands,75 George Street E:
Lanark, ON, K0G 1K0 W: www.lanarkhighlands.ca

 

For more information, please visit: https://www.lanarkhighlands.ca/lh-business/planning/the-official-plan or https://www.lanarkcounty.ca/en/doing-business/planning-notices.aspx

Tuesday, 02 January 2024 11:46

NOTICE OF CANCELLED MEETINGS

NOTICE OF CANCELLED MEETINGS

 

Please be advised that the Committee of the Whole and Council meetings scheduled for

January 9th, 2024

have been cancelled due to insufficient business.

 

For further information please contact:

Amanda Noel, Clerk/Acting CAO

613-259-2398 x 231

Wednesday, 20 December 2023 11:33

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year

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Wednesday, 20 December 2023 11:32

Reminder! Dog Tags for 2024

Just a friendly reminder that Dog tags are only valid for the year they are purchased, expiring annually on December 31st. Purchase before March 31st to receive a discounted rate. Please visit the Municipal Office or our Website to Purchase a 2024 Dog Tag.
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