ZN 4-2026 - NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING for a Proposed Zoning By-law Amendment

TAKE NOTICE a proposed Zoning By-law Amendment application has been received affecting the
property described above. The application was deemed complete on April 14, 2026 pursuant to Section
34 (12) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, amended.

Purpose and Effect: The subject application is proposing to amend the existing M1-5 Zone to expand the list of permitted uses beyond an existing road and bridge construction business and accessory uses (including an accessory use described as a motor vehicle safety inspection establishment). The amended M1-5 Zone shall permit the following uses:
• Automobile parts supply store;
• Automobile repair establishment;
• Automobile service station;
• Automotive gas bar;
• Contractor’s yard;
• A farm implements sales and service establishment;
• A furniture refinishing, woodworking, and/or
upholstery establishment;
• A garage, public works;
• A machine shop;
• A parking area;
• A repair shop;
• A welding shop;
• A small engine repair shop;
• Accessory uses, buildings, and structures, including accessory office uses and accessory retail
outlets but excluding any accessory residential uses.
• A Road and bridge construction business

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

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:

1. VIEW THE MEETING To view the live stream meeting proceedings, please visit West Perth’s
   YouTube Channel: www.youtube.com/channel/UClwF2T7EZ_v5sUTVta0wAmQ
2. 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.
3. 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.
4.  ATTEND THE MEETING IN PERSON at the Municipality of West Perth Office (160 Wellington
   Street, Mitchell, ON). Any members of the public who wish to speak to an application will be
   given 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 the
proposed 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 12TH DAY OF MAY, 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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