Notice of Public Meetings to be held on November 4
Notice of complete application and Public Meeting for Zoning By-Law Amendment Z-26-11
TAKE NOTICE THAT the Township of Severn deemed application Z-26-11 (3023 Town Line) complete under Section 34 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.P. 13 on September 18, 2026. Severn will hold a hybrid Public Meeting on November 4, 2026, in the Council Chambers at the Township’s Administration Office (1024 Hurlwood Lane) during the Council meeting scheduled to begin at 9:00 a.m.
Application details
| Owner | George Biggs |
| Agent | MORGAN Planning and Development c/o James Hunter |
| Address | 3023 Town Line |
| Roll number | 435101000404300 |
| Zoning file number | Z-26-11 |
Purpose and effect
The purpose and effect of the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment is to rezone the subject lands from the Light Industrial (M1) Zone to:
| Proposed Zone | Permitted uses | Special provisions | Details |
| M1-XX | In addition to the uses permitted within the Light Industrial (M1) Zone, all uses permitted in the Agricultural (AG) Zone shall also be permitted. |
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Includes lands outside of natural heritage features and their buffers. |
| M1-YY | In addition to the uses permitted within the Light Industrial (M1) Zone, all uses permitted in the Agricultural (AG) Zone shall also be permitted. |
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Includes lands which contain natural heritage features and their buffers. |
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Notice of complete application and Public Meeting concerning revised Zoning By-law Amendment Z-25-10
TAKE NOTICE THAT the Township of Severn will be holding a hybrid Statutory Public Meeting on November 4, 2026, during the Council meeting beginning at 9:00 a.m., in the Council Chambers at the Township’s Administration Office (1024 Hurlwood Lane) to consider a consider the following revised Zoning By-law Amendment under Section 34 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990.
Application details
| Owner | Pauline Thoma and Matthew Porritt |
| Agent | Plan Muskoka c/o Savas Varadas |
| Address | 3300 Cox Drive |
| Roll number | 435101000844500 |
| Zoning file number | Z-25-10 |
Purpose and effect
The purpose and effect of the revised application is to legalize an addition to the dwelling, an attached front deck, and a rear covered porch constructed on the subject lands without the benefit of a Building Permit. Therefore, the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment, as requested by the applicant, is to modify Zoning By-law 2010-65, as amended, to rezone the subject lands from the Shoreline Residential Two (SR2) Zone to a site-specific Shoreline Residential Two Exception Holding (SR2-## (H#)) Zone with the following special provisions:
- maximum lot coverage of 17.8%; whereas 15.0% is permitted
- minimum front yard setbacks as follows; whereas 20.0 metres is normally required:
- 8.3 metres – dwelling addition (revised description)
- 4.9 metres and 3.5 metres – attached front deck and steps, respectively
- 19.7 metres – attached rear covered porch
- minimum shoreline buffer width of 39.5% (new request)
- permit structures within the Environmental Protection (EP) Zone
A Holding Provision (H-#) is proposed to be applied to the lands to require Site Plan Control prior to any site alteration or development occurring on the lands.
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How to particpate
All are welcome to attend the meetings or to provide verbal or written comments. All comments will form part of the public record including all verbal submissions made during the Public Meetings.
Options for public participation in the November 4 meetings include:
- register for in-person attendance at the Township's Administration Office (1024 Hurlwood Lane, Severn) by email or by phone at 705-325-2315 x246
- submit written comments to the Planning department by email (planning@severn.ca) or regular mail
- contact the Planning department by email or by phone at 705-325-2315 x246 to register in advance for the Zoom meeting for active verbal participation
- watch or stream the meeting on our Council portal or our YouTube channel
If you feel you are unable to participate by one of the above methods, please contact the Customer Care Team to discuss additional options.
Notification of the decision
If you wish to be notified of the decision on the proposed applications, you must make a written request by email or by regular mail.
Additional information
Additional information relating to the application is available for inspection on weekdays by appointment between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. at our Administration Office (1024 Hurlwood Lane, Severn). Please contact our Customer Care Team to schedule an appointment.
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