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NOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEARING FOR A MINOR VARIANCE APPLICATION NO. A15-24

January 13, 2025

Notice of Minor Variance Application – 6670 8th Line A Minor Variance application for 6670 8th Line seeks to allow a Detached Additional Residential Unit to be located 55 meters from the primary residence, exceeding the 30-meter maximum under Zoning By-law 2003-50. The Committee of Adjustment will review the application on January 31, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. Written comments and requests for notification of the decision can be sent to Owen Curnew at ocurnew@essatownship.on.ca. Issued: January 10, 2025.

NOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEARING FOR A MINOR VARIANCE APPLICATION NO. A16-24

January 13, 2025

Notice of Minor Variance Application – 6614 11th Line (A16-24) A Minor Variance application for 6614 11th Line seeks to bring an existing shed into compliance by reducing the required front yard setback from 18.0m to 1.2m and the side yard setback from 3.0m to 0.6m under Zoning By-law 2003-50. The Committee of Adjustment will review the application on January 31, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. Written comments and requests for notification of the decision can be sent to Owen Curnew at ocurnew@essatownship.on.ca. Issued: January 10, 2025.

NOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEARING FOR A CONSENT APPLICATION NO. B7-24

January 13, 2025

Notice of Consent Application – 5974 5th Sideroad (B7-24) A Consent application has been submitted for 5974 5th Sideroad to create a new 1.5-hectare lot through farm consolidation. The remaining 29 hectares will be transferred to an active farming operation. The Committee of Adjustment will review the application on January 31, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. Written comments and requests for notification of the decision can be sent to Owen Curnew at ocurnew@essatownship.on.ca. Issued: January 10, 2025.

NOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEARING FOR A CONSENT APPLICATION NO. B8-24

January 13, 2025

Notice of Consent Application – 8808 & 8814 County Road 56 (B8-24) A Consent application has been submitted for a lot line adjustment between 8808 and 8814 County Road 56. The proposal transfers 11,729m² from 8808 County Road 56 to 8814 County Road 56, resulting in lot sizes of 8,785m² and 32,260m², respectively. The Committee of Adjustment will review the application on January 31, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. Written comments and requests for notification of the decision can be sent to Owen Curnew at ocurnew@essatownship.on.ca. Issued: January 10, 2025.

Council approves 2025 Township of Essa Budget

December 19, 2024

The Township of Essa Council has approved its 2025 budget, totaling $38.2 million, with a 3.26% tax increase, equivalent to $25.61 per $100,000 of assessed residential value. Priorities include replacing aged assets, addressing growth, and upgrading infrastructure. Highlights feature fire services enhancements, road urbanization, bridge replacements, and park improvements. Despite pressures, Essa maintains the lowest tax rate among Simcoe County’s 16 municipalities. Provincial support offsets rising policing costs, ensuring sustainable services and critical investments.

Essa Township's E-Newsletter: Fourth Edition Now Available

December 02, 2024

The Township of Essa has published its December 2024 E-Newsletter, featuring updates on community events, winter programs, parking restrictions, and holiday fire safety tips. Residents are encouraged to provide feedback for future editions.

Notice of a Public Meeting Pursuant to the Planning Act Concerning A Temporary Use By-law (Z3-24) (253 Barrie Street, Thornton, Con 11 N Pt Lot 15)

November 13, 2024

The Township of Essa Council will hold a public meeting on Wednesday, December 4, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. at the Essa Administration Centre (5786 County Road No. 21, near Baxter) to consider a Temporary Use By-law Amendment for 253 Barrie Street. The proposal requests temporary permission to use a single-family dwelling as a real estate office in a Residential (R1) zone, where commercial use is not typically permitted. Residents are encouraged to attend and provide feedback. Written submissions are also welcome. For more information or to receive notice of the decision, contact Development Planner Owen Curnew (ocurnew@essatownship.on.ca) or the Clerk's office (llehr@essatownship.on.ca).

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