Council Highlights - January 12, 2026
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January 12, 2026
Zoning By-law Amendment - Z-2025-070 (Mitchell)
Council heard a report regarding the purpose of the application to rezone the property to allow for two (2) additional residential units and to seek relief for the rear yard and exterior yard setbacks to the proposed detached additional residential unit. If approved, the application would recognize an existing additional residential unit in the single detached building and facilitate the conversion of the existing detached garage into an additional residential unit at 570 Johnston Avenue in the Town of Saugeen Shores. The property is located southeast of Waterloo Street and Johnston Avenue, within the Town of Port Elgin. The site is surrounded by residential and commercial uses.
This was carried.
Bluewater S-2024-009 Subdivision Agreement
Council heard a report regarding the lands subject to a Draft Plan of Subdivision, and the developer is prepared to enter into a Subdivision Agreement to develop 15 townhouse dwelling lots fronting onto Ridge Street in Port Elgin.
This was carried.
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