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Notice of Public Meeting – Proposed Zoning By-law Amendment – A&D Groenestege Farms Ltd.

Notice of Public Meeting

for a Proposed Zoning By-law Amendment

Date: January 14, 2026

Meeting Date:

February 3, 2026

Meeting Time:

7:00 p.m.

Meeting Location:

Township of Perth East Office – 25 Mill Street East, Milverton ON

The Meeting can also be attended and/or viewed virtually

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File No.:

D14-Z08-2025-PE

Applicant:

A&D Groenestege Farms Ltd.

Location of Property:

Part Park Lot 1, Reg. Plan 321, South Easthope Ward, Township of Perth East (2980 Forest Road)

Take Notice a statutory public meeting is taking place to discuss a proposed Zoning By-law Amendment affecting the property described above. The application was deemed complete on November 24, 2025 pursuant to Section 34 (10.4) of the Planning Act in accordance with the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990. O. Reg. 545/06 s. 5

Purpose and Effect: The subject application proposes to rezone the subject lands from an Industrial Zone (M1-19) to Special Highway Commercial Zone (C3-SP) to allow for a range of commercial uses with a parking rate of 1 space per of 30 m2 for a business or professional office. The proposed Special Highway Commercial Zone is intended to add uses the list of permitted uses on the subject lands.  

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

Any Person may attend the public meeting and/or make written or verbal representation either in support of or in opposition to the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment.

To submit comments or register for the Public Meeting, please contact the Municipal Clerk (contact details below) prior to 12:00 pm on the day of the meeting.

If a person or public body would otherwise have an ability to appeal the decision of the Township of Perth East 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 Perth East 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 Perth East 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.

Information relating to the proposed Application is available by contacting the Planner assigned to this application: Jeff Bannon at jbannon@perthcounty.ca    

Dated at the Township of Perth East this 14th day of January 2026

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

Notice of Public Meeting – Proposed Zoning By-law Amendment – A&D Groenestege Farms Ltd.

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Perth County Open Air Fire Ban Lifted

PERTH COUNTY (August 25, 2025) – Effective at noon today, thanks to the recent rainfall, the open air fire ban will be lifted in the County of Perth, including the City of Stratford. Burn permits can now be issued and must abide by the respective municipality’s open air burn by-law.
With the monitoring of rainfall and vegetation conditions, Fire Chiefs are confident that residents can now safely burn. Please continue to practice safe burning by doing the following:

  •  Call your local fire department to obtain an open air burn permit.
  •  Closely supervise all outdoor fires. Make sure the fire is out before leaving the area.
  • Ensure that your open fire is the correct distance from all structures and other combustible materials.
  •  Never burn plastics, household garbage, construction debris, treated lumber or other laminate wood, tires, ashphalt products, pesticides, paint or aerosol containers, etc. These contain toxins that are harmful to people, animals and the environment when burned.
  • Avoid burning on windy days and be aware of wind direction when deciding to burn.
  • Never use gasoline or other flammable combustible liquids.

Have a source of water or equipment to move dirt/sand to extinguish the fire if necessary.
With weather conditions changing frequently during the summer months, we advise that the burn ban may be put back in place at anytime, if dry conditions return.
Farmers are still encouraged to be very careful with combining, as field fires can quickly overtake equipment, neighbouring crops and can spread quickly into adjacent woodlands. Having a fire extinguisher on board large equipment is highly recommended.
If you discover an uncontrolled/unattended open air fire, it is very important that you report fires immediately to 9-1-1. Do not delay reporting while attempting to control or extinguish the fire.
The Fire Chiefs in these municipalities wish to thank residents and visitors alike for their patience and co-operation during the fire ban.
If you have any questions regarding this order, please contact your local Fire Department.

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