Notice of Complete Application
for a Proposed Zoning By-law Amendment

Date of Notice: September 25, 2026

Take Notice a proposed Zoning By-law Amendment application has been received affecting the property described above. The application was deemed complete on September 18, 2026 pursuant to Section 34 (12) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, as amended.

Purpose and Effect:
The subject application proposes to rezone the lands located at 4631-4699 Oakrun Avenue from Special Industrial Zone (M1-35) to Special Industrial Zone (M1-sp) to add an agricultural exposition complex to the list of permitted uses. The agricultural exposition complex is proposed to be defined as the use of land, buildings or structures for a multi-purpose facility providing agricultural shows, competitions, demonstrations, community events, agri-tourism activities and similar spectator events. This may include, but is not limited to, equestrian and livestock shows and auctions, trade shows for equipment and technology, community events, and ancillary retail which is complementary to the permitted uses.  The subject application will facilitate the construction of two new buildings that are designed to host equestrian events that will accommodate up to 2,600 spectators for large competitions and approximately 500 spectators for regional events.  

Public Delegations and Participation: We value your input. Any person may express their support, opposition or comments to this application.

A Notice of Public Meeting will be circulated at a later date.

Important Information about making a submission: If a person or public body does not make oral submissions at a public meeting or make written submissions to the Township of Perth East with respect to the proposed Zoning By-law amendment before the Municipality passes the amending by-law:

• The person or public body is not entitled to appeal the decision of the Township of Perth East to the Ontario Land Tribunal; and,
• 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.

Additional Information relating to the proposed Zoning By-law amendment is available upon request and will be shared virtually where possible. If required, arrangements can be made to have a package prepared and available for pick up at the Township of Perth East office.

Information relating to the proposed application is available by contacting the Planner assigned to this file: Jeff Bannon at 519-271-0531 x 411 or jbannon@perthcounty.ca  

Dated at the Township of Perth East this 25^th day of September 2026

Ashley Carter, Municipal Clerk
Township of Perth East
519-595-2800 ext. 223
acarter@pertheast.ca
PO Box 455, 25 Mill Street East
Milverton ON, N0K 1M0

Notice of Complete Application – Proposed Zoning By-law Amendment – File No. ZN 20-2026 – K.Smart Associates Limited, on bahalf of Percon Developments Inc. – 4631-4699 Oakrun Ave.