NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING for a Proposed Zoning By-law Amendment- ZN 2-2026 Vander Burgt
NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING for a Proposed Zoning By-law Amendment
| Meeting Date: | May 19, 2026 |
| Meeting Time: | 7:00 p.m. |
| Meeting Location: | West Perth Municipal Office 160 Wellington Street, Mitchell ON |
| File No.: | ZN 2-2026 |
| Applicant/Owner: | Vander Burgt, Michael & Riny |
| Location of Property: | Lot 23, Concession 1, Logan Ward, Municipality of West Perth (6494 Line 34) |
TAKE NOTICE a proposed Zoning By-law Amendment application has been received affecting the
property described above. The application was deemed complete on March 24, 2026 pursuant to
Section 34 (12) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, amended.
Purpose and Effect: The application for zone change is required to satisfy a condition of Consent File B49-25. The application is prosing to rezone the severed lot, being 1.17 ha (2.9 ac) in area, from Agricultural Zone (A) to Special Agricultural Zone (A-1) for a non-farm residential use, to permit only a single detached dwelling and accessory uses. The retained lot, being 19.3 ha (47.8 ac) in area, will be rezoned from Agricultural Zone (A) to Special Agricultural Zone (A-3) to prohibit any new permanent residential
dwellings.
Public Delegations and Participation: We value your input. Any person may express their support, opposition or comments to this application.If a person or public body would otherwise have an ability
to appeal the decision of the Municipality of West Perth 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 Municipality of West Perth 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 Municipality of West Perth 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.
How to Participate and/or Provide Feedback on the Application
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION or QUESTIONS relating to the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment,
we encourage you to contact the Planner directly and information 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 Municipality of West Perth office.
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. There are several ways to
participate in the public meeting and/or submit feedback on the application:
- VIEW THE MEETING To view the live stream meeting proceedings, please visit West Perth’s
YouTube Channel: www.youtube.com/channel/UClwF2T7EZ_v5sUTVta0wAmQ - SUBMIT WRITTEN COMMENTS to the Municipal Clerk at clerk@westperth.com . Comments
will form part of the public record and will be circulated to Council and Staff. Please be aware
that if you are submitting correspondence to the Municipality of West Perth regarding this
application, your name, contact information, and communications may become party of the
public record that will be available to the public, pursuant to the Planning Act and the Municipal
Freedom of Information and Protection and Privacy Act. - SPEAK TO THE COMMITTEE remotely by pre-registering with the Clerk by emailing
clerk@westperth.com . Upon receipt of your email, you will receive a reply with instructions for
obtaining your unique Zoom link in order to participate in the Public meeting. - ATTEND THE MEETING IN PERSON at the Municipality of West Perth Office (160 WellingtonStreet, Mitchell, ON). Any members of the public who wish to speak to an application will begiven the opportunity to do so.
How to Stay Informed
If you wish to be notified of the decision of Council of the Municipality of West Perth regarding theproposed application, you must make a written request to the Clerk by mail at P.O. Box 609, Mitchell,On, N0K 1N0, or by e-mail at clerk@westperth.com
DATED AT THE MUNICIPALITY OF WEST PERTH ON THIS 29TH DAY OF APRIL, 2026
James Hutson, Clerk
Municipality of West Perth
160 Wellington Street
Mitchell, Ontario N0K 1N0
Telephone: (519) 348-8429
Email clerk@westperth.com

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Municipality of West Perth
160 Wellington Street
P.O. Box 609
Mitchell, ON N0K 1N0
Phone: 519-348-8429
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