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Active Zoning Amendment Applications
The following list contains the current Zoning Amendment applications for the Township of Drummond/North Elmsley. For information on current development applications, please contact the Planning Division at 613-267-6500 ext. 230.
Post Permit
The Building Permit card must be posted so it can be seen from a public right-of-way.
Inspections
- Inspections require a minimum of 48 hours notice.
- See list on back of the permit.
- Rule of thumb is never cover up work without an inspection and if a system within the building is completed, call for an inspection.
Documents to Download
Permit to Construct
Energy Efficiency Design Application
Contractor's Letter of Authorization
Entrance Permit – if one doesn’t exist
Civic/Rural Addressing Application Form – if not already assigned
The Township of Drummond/North Elmsley is a mostly rural municipality and is bounded by the UNESCO Site of the Historic Rideau River Waterway to the south and the Mississippi River to the northwest.
It is conveniently located in the heart of Lanark County. The Township includes the hamlets of Port Elmsley, Balderson, Innisville, Wayside, Drummond Centre, Ferguson’s Falls and Rideau Ferry. The southern portion of the municipality features many lakes, rivers and mixed forests while the more western and northern areas feature rolling hills and fertile farmland. The Township is considered the southern gateway to Lanark County’s “Maple Syrup Trail”. For those familiar with the equestrian world, the municipality is home to world champion Ian Millar of Millar Brooke Farm.
Agricultural Forum and Lunch March 26, 2025
On Wednesday, March 26, 2025, Drummond/North Elmsley Township hosted an Agricultural Forum and Lunch at Ferguson’s Falls Community Hall. The event was attended by Council members, staff, and approximately 45 farmers and other agricultural professionals.
The forum provided a valuable learning opportunity for everyone present. The topics covered included farm succession planning by Andrew Leach from Farm Life, municipal drainage by the Township’s drainage superintendent Monica Shade from Shade Group.
Staff shared updates on changes to the 2025 Building Code, agricultural burn permits, and the Township’s new official plan. The forum was a crucial occasion for Council and staff to connect with the agricultural community, understand their challenges, and address their concerns.
Business Retention & Expansion (BR&E) project.
In June of 2018, Lanark County in partnership with Valley Heartland Community Futures Development Corporation launched a year-long Business Retention & Expansion (BR&E) project. The purpose of the BR&E project was to reach out to the business community though surveys and interviews to get a sense of their issues, priorities, and needs to address immediate concerns to develop evidence-based action plans and guide future economic development activities. All Lanark County municipalities were actively involved in the project by recruiting volunteers and businesses.
Documents
The Township of Drummond/North Elmsley posts all public tenders, bids and request for proposals on our website. Where indicated, bidders may request documents through the contract administrator and submit before the closing time to the appropriate address as shown on the bid document. The bid document is the official document. In the case of any discrepancy between the information provided on this webpage and the bid document, the terms of the bid document will prevail.
Township Surplus Equipment for Sale
Please vist Gov Deals Below where the Township will post any used equipment for sale.
Request for Tender
| Bid Number | Title | Notes | Closing Date | More Information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RFP-2021-04 | Request for Proposals Official Plan Review | Proposals must be submitted via email to Brady McGlade at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. | 12:00 pm, Tuesday, November 23, 2021. | https://www.dnetownship.ca/images/documents//DNE_RFP_for_Official_Plan_Review_2021_002.pdf |
| PW-2025-001 | Tender Maintenance Gravel | Sealed Tenders will be received in envelopes clearly marked as to contents by the Public Works Manager at the Municipal Office at 310 Port Elmsley Road, Perth ON K7H 3C7. | 11:00 am, Wednesday February 19, 2025. | This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. |