Subject Lands: 138 McLean’s Bay Road

Public Meeting: 3:00 pm on June 23, 2026

The purpose of the application:

• Change the zoning of the subject property from Limited Services Residential (LSR) to Limited Services Residential Exception (LSR-X) with the following site-specific provisions proposed:
  • Notwithstanding any provisions of this By-law to the contrary, on the lands zoned LSR-X, the following provisions shall apply:
    1. The maximum lot coverage for accessory buildings shall be 319.5 m² provided that there shall be no commercial use on the property; and
    2. Inclusive of the limitations specified in subsection (1), an accessory building with a floor area of 291 m² and a height of 6 m shall be permitted.

The proposed site-specific zoning amendment would allow for the construction of a 291 m² accessory building with a maximum height of 6 m.

Subject Lands: Con 10 Pt Lot 20, 27R-8877 Part 1, North Elmsley

Public Meeting: 3:00 pm on June 23, 2026

The purpose of the application:

Change a portion of the property zoning from Rural (RU) to Rural Industrial (M2). The lands to be rezoned are subject to consent application B26/047, which proposes to add 2.04 ha parcel of land to 6349 Highway 43. The property receiving land is TLCK Equipment Repair Service Ltd. Consent application B26/047 was conditionally approved, and rezoning the subject lands is a condition of consent.

• Maximum 25 per household
• While quantities last
• Bring your own container to put your saplings in
• Must be a resident of Drummond/North Elmsley Township
• Homeowner is responsible to plant, water and maintain private tree

NOTICE OF PASSING OF BY-LAW 2026-027

CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF DRUMMOND/NORTH ELMSLEY

BEING A BY-LAW TO AMEND ZONING BY-LAW NO. 2012-060, AS AMENDED

COMPREHENSIVE ZONING BY-LAW UPDATE (ZA-26-04)

Applicant: The Corporation of the Township of Drummond/North Elmsley

Location: All Lands within the Township

TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the Township of Drummond/North Elmsley passed By-law No. 2026-027 on the 9^th day of June 2026 under the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, Chapter P.13 Section 34 as amended.

PURPOSE AND EFFECT OF BY-LAW 2026-027: The By-law amends Zoning By-Law No. 2012-060. As per Section 26(9) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, Chapter P.13 as amended, all zoning by-laws shall be amended no later than three years after the official plan is revised to ensure that they conform with the official plan.

The Zoning By-Law implements the Township’s goals, objectives, and policies identified within the Official Plan. The Zoning By-Law sets out the rules for how land can be used and developed within the Township.

Policy changes include provisions for hobby farms, accessory buildings, backyard hens, cabins, decks within waterbody setbacks, definitions, and other housekeeping matters. Updates to aggregate mapping and the zoning of existing subdivisions have also been approved. The Comprehensive Zoning By-law update applies to lands throughout the Township of Drummond/North Elmsley.

TAKE NOTICE that any person or agency may appeal to the Ontario Land Tribunal in respect of the by-law by filing with the Clerk of the Township of Drummond/North Elmsley no later than the close of business on the 30^th day of June, 2026, a Notice of Appeal, setting out the objection to the By-law and the reasons in support of the objection.

TAKE NOTICE that the notice of appeal must be filed with the clerk of the municipality must set out the reasons for the appeal, and must be accompanied by the fee required by the Ontario Land Tribunal.

TAKE NOTICE that only the applicant, specified person and public bodies as defined in the Planning Act, and registered owners of lands to which the bylaw will apply and who made submissions at this public meeting or who have made written submissions to the Township before the bylaw is passed, will be able to appeal the decision to the Ontario Land Tribunal.

TAKE NOTICE that no person or public body shall be added as a party to the hearing of the appeal unless, before the by-law was passed, the person or public body made oral submissions at a public meeting or written submissions to the council or, in the opinion of the Tribunal, there are reasonable grounds to add the person or public body as a party.

EFFECT OF WRITTEN AND ORAL SUBMISSIONS: Any and all written and oral submissions relating to this application that were made to the Township of Drummond/North Elmsley before its decision in relation to the subject zoning by-law amendment have been, on balance, taken into consideration by the Council of the Township of Drummond/North Elmsley as part of its deliberations.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION relating to the Zoning By-law is available for inspection between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. weekdays at the municipal office or via email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. For further information, please contact Brady McGlade, Planner. Tel: 613-267-6500 ext. 230. Full copies of all schedules and text associated with the Zoning By-Law are available at the municipal office or online at www.dnetownship.ca

Dated at the Township of Drummond/North Elmsley,
this 10^th day of June 2026

Brady McGlade, Planner, RPP, MCIP
Planner

Township of Drummond/North Elmsley                                                                    

310 Port Elmsley Road, Perth, K7H 3C7

Phone: 613 267 6500 ext. 230
Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

TOWNSHIP OF DRUMMOND/NORTH ELMSLEY

Notice of Public Open House and Public Meeting

Pursuant to Section 34 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990 as amended

COMPREHENSIVE ZONING BY-LAW UPDATE ZA-26-04

Applicant: The Corporation of the Township of Drummond/North Elmsley

Location: Township Wide

Purpose and Effect of the Application

In 2025, the Township of Drummond/North Elmsley concluded a review and update to the Official Plan. The Official Plan update included such matters as ensuring conformity with Provincial and County policies, responding to changes in planning trends, and addressing housekeeping matters. The Township is now undertaking an update to its Comprehensive Zoning By-law and Zoning Schedules to implement the policies in its updated Official Plan and to address other housekeeping matters.

Proposed policy changes include provisions for hobby farms, accessory buildings, backyard hens, cabins, decks within waterbody setbacks, definitions, and other housekeeping matters. Updates to aggregate mapping and the zoning of existing subdivisions are also proposed. The Comprehensive Zoning By-law update applies to lands throughout the Township of Drummond/North Elmsley.

The draft Zoning By-law will be on the Township’s website www.dnetownship.ca on April 7th, 2026. Paper copies will be available at the Township Office upon request.

Public Open House

May 5^th, 2026 - 5pm – 7pm

Municipal Office, 310 Port Elmsley Road

The Open House is being held to allow members of the public to ask questions in an informal setting related to the draft Zoning By-law Update. If you are unable to attend the Open House and would like to provide feedback on the draft Zoning By-law Update, the Township will be accepting comments until May 6th, 2026. Please submit your comments by mail 310 Port Elmsley Road, Perth ON, K7H 3C7 or by e-mail to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Public Meeting

May 12^th, 2026 – 3pm

Municipal Office, 310 Port Elmsley Road

This Public Meeting is an opportunity for members of the public to learn more about the proposed changes to the Zoning by-law, ask questions, and/or make statements either in favour of, or in opposition to, the proposed changes. If you have questions, you are encouraged to contact the Planner directly in advance of the meeting as they may be able to answer your questions.

How to Participate in the Statutory Public Meeting

1. Attend the meeting in person. Any member of the public who wish to speak will be given the opportunity to do so.
2. Submit written comments to the Township by mail 310 Port Elmsley Road, Perth ON, K7H 3C7 or by e- mail to the Township Planner. 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 Township of Drummond/North Elmsley regarding this application, your name, contact information, and communications may become part of the public record that will be available to the general public pursuant to the Planning Act and the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection and Privacy

How to Stay Informed

If you wish to be notified of the Decision of Council of the Township of Drummond/North Elmsley, you must make a written request to the Planner for the Township of Drummond/North Elmsley by mail 310 Port Elmsley Road, Perth ON, K7H 3C7 or by e-mail.

For more information about this application, including information about appeal rights, please contact Brady McGlade, Planner for the Township of Drummond/North Elmsley.

Other Information

If a person or public body would otherwise have an ability to appeal the decision of the Council for the Township of Drummond/North Elmsley to the Ontario Land Tribunal but the person or public body does not make oral submissions at a public meeting or make written submissions to the Township of Drummond/North Elmsley before the by-law is passed, the person or public body is not entitled to appeal the decision.

If a person or public body does not make oral submissions at a public meeting, or make written submissions to the Township of Drummond/North Elmsley before the by-law is passed, the person or public body may not be added as a party to the hearing of an appeal before the Ontario Land Tribunal unless, in the opinion of the Tribunal, there are reasonable grounds to do so.

DATED at the Township of Drummond/North Elmsley this 7th April, 2026.

Brady McGlade, Planner, RPP, MCIP
Planner
Township of Drummond/North Elmsley                                                                    
310 Port Elmsley Road, Perth, K7H 3C7

Phone: 613 267 6500 ext. 230
Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

• Maximum 25 per household
• While quantities last
• Bring your own container to put your saplings in
• Must be a resident of Drummond/North Elmsley Township
• Homeowner is responsible to plant, water and maintain private tree

Lanark County
Media Release
For immediate release
May 20, 2025

Construction is set to begin on Ferguson Falls Road (County Road 15) from May 21 to mid-August and may involve single lane closures and speed reductions.

Thomas Cavanagh Construction Company Limited is scheduled to begin the rehabilitation work from Pine Grove Road to Highway 7 for a distance of 4.8 km.

Lanark County Public Works indicates work will begin with drainage improvements, including culvert replacements, followed by pulverizing, adding granular material and paving with warm-mix asphalt. Single lane closures will be in place during working hours to facilitate construction work.

“This is another example of the county’s commitment to improving and maintain infrastructure to ensure public safety and responsible infrastructure management,” said Public Works Manager Sam Poole, adding the county appreciates the public’s patience during the construction period.

The county urges all drivers to exercise caution in work zones and to follow posted signage for their safety and the safety of construction crews.

See map below for construction location:

For more information/media interviews, contact:
Sam Poole
Public Works Manager
Lanark County
1-888-9-LANARK, ext. 3116 

Township of Drummond North/Elmsley

2025 Sapling Giveaway & Planting

 The Township of Drummond/North Elmsley celebrated a successful community greening and climate action initiative on May 3rd, distributing 4,000 tree saplings to residents. The event saw strong community engagement, with residents eager to plant a variety of native trees on their properties.

A key element of the initiative's success was the invaluable support of local Scout troops. The Scouts played a significant role in the sapling giveaway, demonstrating their commitment to community service and environmental stewardship.

Beyond the giveaway, the Township extends its sincere appreciation to the Scouts for their hard work in planting an additional 1,000 tree saplings at the Code Road Landfill site. This important contribution will aid in the ecological restoration of the area and further the positive environmental impact of this project and the buffers located on-site.

"We are thrilled by the community's enthusiastic participation in our tree giveaway and deeply grateful for the dedication of our local Scouts to assist with the event," stated Reeve Steve Fouriner.

The Township of Drummond/North Elmsley is giving away FREE TREE saplings to Township residents. Local Scouts will be on site helping to distribute the trees.

WHEN: Saturday May 3, 2025- 9 am to 11 am
LOCATION: Municipal Office 310 Port Elmsley Road

Giveaway Details

• Maximum 25 per household
• While quantities last
• Bring your own container to put your saplings in
• Must be a resident of Drummond/North Elmsley Township
• Homeowner is responsible to plant, water and maintain private tree

Saplings available are dependent on what we receive. We are expecting a mix  of white pine, spruce, and cedar.