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5786 County Road 21 | Utopia, ON L0M 1T0

Phone: 705-424-9917 Fax: 705-424-2367

Office Hours: Monday through Friday 8:30 am to 4:30 pm

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  • NEW Township of Essa Pre-consultation Process

    ​The Township has implemented a formalized Pre-consultation process for all Planning Applications.  Further Details on this process  can be obtained on th​e Township's 'Forms' page, or through the Planning and Development Department at extension 104.​

  • Age-Friendly Needs Assessment Survey

    ​TAKE NOTICE THAT the Township of Essa in partnership with Ryerson University is conducting a survey to assess the needs of senior residents within our community. Physical copies of the survey can be found at the following locations:

    • Thornton Public Library – 34 Robert St. Thornton, ON L0L 2N0;
    • Angus Public Library – 8505 County Rd. 10 #1, Angus, ON L0M 1B1;
    • Township of Essa Administrative Centre – 5786 Simcoe County Rd. 21, Angus, ON L0M 1T0; and
    • Naturally For You – 211 Mill St. Angus, ON L0M 1B2.

     

    Collection boxes can also be found at these locations for completed survey questionnaires. A PDF copy of the survey can be found by clicking the top of this page.

     

    If you have any questions regarding the Age-Friendly Needs Assessment Survey, feel free to email agefriendly@essatownship.on.ca or contact Liam Munnoch at 705-424-9917 ext. 104.​


  • Notice of Study Commencement

    A Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (Class EA) was completed in 2012 by CL Marshall Farms Ltd. for wastewater servicing for Baxter.  Since the study in 2012 was completed information on treatment technologies has changed and Brookfield Resdential is re-commencing a Class EA to assess the alternative solutions to meet the projected demends.  Costs for the study are being paid by the developer.  


    A public open house is expected to take place in Feruary 2020, details for the meeting will be released in early 2020.


    ​Any questions or requests for information can be sent to:


    Rayna Thompson, Director Land Development Brookfield Residential
    Tel: (905) 948-5003
    Email: rayna.thompson@brookfieldrp.com


    Mike Jones, President, Azimuth Environmental Consulting Inc.
    Tel: (705) 721-8451 ext 213
    Email: mike@azimuthenvironmental.com

  • Notice of Public Meeting

    Take notice that the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Essa will hold a Public Meeting on the 4th day of March at approximately 6:00pm at the Essa Administration Centre, located at 5786 County Rd 21, Utopia, to introduce a proposed amendment to the Zoning By-law in accordance with section 34 of the Planning Act RSO, c.P.13. Council will hear comments and review written submissions from the public and other plan review agencies at this time. ​

  • NOTICE of Intent to Pass By-law - Amend Fees and Charges By-law 2013-28

    ​TAKE NOTICE THAT the Township of Essa intends to pass a By-law to amend its Fees and Charges By-law. 

     A PUBLIC MEETING has been scheduled to take place on Wednesday March 4th, 2020 at approximatley 6:00 p.m. at the Adminsitration Centre located at 5786 County Road 21, Utopia to allow the public an opportunity to comment.

  • Council and Committee of the Whole Meetings
    The next regularly scheduled meeting of Council will be held in Council Chambers on March 4​, 2020 starting at 6:00 p.m.
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  • Burn Permits
    The Township of Essa has a new burning by-law that allows for recreational/camp fire, open air burning and open air burning with an inspection.

    No person(s) or owners(s) of land shall set a fire or permit the setting of a fire without first having obtained an authorized burn permit.  Burning must be in accordance with the Open Air Burning By-law 2015-92 or subsequent by law.   A permit shall not be issued in a settlement area with clearance of less than 15 feet/5 metre from any structure.

    Permit is valid until the end of each calendar year at a cost of $40.00.  Burn Permits (except for those that require an inspection) can be obtained on-line by going to on-line registration.   Permits can also be obtained from the Township Administration Centre, upstairs, during regular business hours.

    For more information or inquiries please contact the Fire Department at 705-424-5828.
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