Notice of The Passing of An Interim Control By-Law

TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Essa passed By-law No. 2026-05 on the 4th day of February 2026, under Section 38 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.P.13, as amended.

And take notice that Interim Control By-law No. 2026-05 will be in effect for a period of one year from the date of passing, lapsing February 4th, 2027, but may be extended by Council for an additional one-year period in accordance with Section 38 of the Planning Act, or repealed by Council at an earlier date.

THE PURPOSE AND EFFECT of By-law No. 2026-05, applying to all lands within the Settlement of Angus, is to temporarily restrict certain new development requiring water and wastewater servicing. This measure allows the Township time to complete necessary servicing studies and infrastructure planning to ensure future growth can be supported responsibly.

A complete copy of By-law No. 2026-05 is attached to this notice.

AND TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that any person or public body who was given notice of the passing of a by-law under Section 38 of the Planning Act may, within 50 days after the date of the passing of the by-law, appeal to the Tribunal by filing through OLT E-Service (https://olt.gov.on.ca/e-file-service) or with the clerk of the municipality a notice of appeal setting out the objection to the by-law and the reasons in support of the objection.

For further information, please contact the Township of Essa at 705-424-9917 or plan@essatownship.on.ca.

Dated at the Township of Essa this 6th day of February 2026.