Council Highlights - February 17, 2026
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February 17, 2026
Zoning By-law Amendment – Z-2025-079 (Suhr)
Council heard a report regarding a proposed application to amend the Town of Saugeen Shores Zoning By-law to facilitate a surplus farm dwelling severance. The amendments would restrict residential uses on the retained parcel. The severance (File B-2025-066) would be considered separately at a later date by the County of Bruce.
This was carried.
Comments on New Bruce County Official Plan
Council heard a report, asked clarifying questions and provided comments regarding the Draft County Official Plan that is being advanced by Bruce County. The County had requested comments from the Town in advance of a County Council workshop. It is the understanding of Town staff that a public open house and statutory Public Meeting will be held in the spring. The report outlined a summary of the process to date and sets out comments for consideration and endorsement as the basis for the Town’s input to the upcoming County Council workshop.
This was carried.
Site Plan Control Application SP-2025-001 – 1208 Goderich Street
Council heard a report regarding the Site Plan Control Application submitted by MHBC on behalf of their client, Summerside Land Holdings and Lord Elgin Estates Developments Limited, proposed the construction of 108 stacked townhouse units. The report was presented for information, and comments will be considered as part of the Site Plan approval process outlined in Section 41 of the Planning Act.
This was carried.
Site Plan Control Application – Bluewater District School Board New Elementary School
Council heard a report regarding the Bluewater District School Board (BWDSB) who had submitted information in support of a Site Plan Control Application for the construction of a new elementary school in Port Elgin. Comments from Council will be considered as part of the site plan approval process outlined in Section 41 of the Planning Act.
This was carried.
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