Take Notice That the Committee of Adjustment of the Township of Lanark Highlands will hold an IN-PERSON MEETING as per the procedural By-law on Tuesday, September 23, 2025, at 6:00pm. to hear an application for a minor variance in accordance with Section 45 of the Planning Act. Attend 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 September 18th, 2025.
Purpose and Effect: The proposed Minor Variance is being requested for 619 Fairs Lane in order to rebuild the existing cottage with a rear addition to 4 season standards, the removal of two outhouses, and a 2000 gallon holding tank with a new septic system approved by the Mississippi Valley Conservation Authority. Minimum setback from the shoreline is 100 ft. variance would have the effect of reducing it to 9ft.
Other Related Applications: N/A
Public Hearing: You can attend the public hearing in person, or you may be represented by counsel or an agent to provide information, to comment, or to ask questions about this application. Signed written submissions that relate to the application shall be accepted by the Clerk before or during the hearing of the application at the address above and shall be available to any interested person for inspection at the hearing.
Failure to Attend the Hearing: - If you do not attend this public hearing, it may proceed in your absence and, except as otherwise provided in the Planning Act, you will not be entitled to any further notice in the proceedings.
Notice of Decision: A certified copy of the decision, together with a notice of the last day for appealing to the Ontario Land Tribunal shall be sent no later than 10 days from the notice of the decision to the applicant, and to each person who filed with the secretary-treasurer a written request for notice of decision.
Additional Information: Additional information regarding the proposed Minor Variance will be available for public inspection at the Township of Lanark Highlands Municipal Office by appointment during regular business hours, Monday to Friday, from 9:00am to 4:00pm.
Dated at the Township of Lanark Highlands this 4th day of September 2025.
Application for Minor Variance