Notice of a Complete Application and of a Public Meeting Concerning a Minor Variance
TAKE NOTICE that the Committee of Adjustment of The Nation will hold a public meeting on August 20th, 2026, at 9:00 am, at 958 route 500 West, Casselman, Ontario, , to consider a proposed variance to the Zoning By-law No. 2-2006 of the Municipality of The Nation, file A-13-2026, under Section 45 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, as amended.
The minor variance affects the property at 1776 Route 700 West in the Municipality of The Nation, as shown on the Key Map below. The subject site is within the ‘’Agricultural Policy Area’’ of the United Counties of Prescott and Russell Official Plan (UCPR).
The minor variance proposes to reduce the minimum separation distances (MDS 2) for the construction of a new covered shed for imported dry manure, from 51 metres to 45 metres to the front lot line and from 25 metres to 4.87 metres to the east side lot line, as stipulated by provision 5.16.3 of Zoning Bylaw #2-2006.
The meeting will be broadcast live.
Any person may participate in the public meeting, in person and make written or verbal representation, during the public meeting, either in support of or in opposition to the proposed amendment.
Any person may also make written representations by mail or email, either in support of or in opposition to the proposed amendment before 9:00am on August 20th, 2026. Please indicate the file number (A-13-2026)
If a person or public body does not make oral submissions at the Public Meeting or make written submissions to Council before the zoning by-law amendment is adopted, the person or public body may not appeal or be added as a party to the hearing of an appeal before the Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT) unless, in the opinion of the Tribunal, there are reasonable grounds to add the person or public body as a party.
To be notified of the Council's decision on the proposed minor variance, send a written request to the Clerk's Office.
For more information or to submit your written representations, please contact the Planning Department.
