The Councils of the City of Stratford (“City”), Township of Perth South (“Township”), and the County of Perth (“County”) are considering proposed adjustments of their municipal boundaries to include within the City certain lands located in the Township and County.
The purpose of the annexation is to create new industrial lands in the City. The Councils of the City, Township and County have agreed to consider the proposed adjustment to the municipal boundaries and are seeking public input and comment. If accepted by the municipalities, the proposal will require the approval of the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing.
| Lands Subject to the Proposed Municipal Boundary Adjustment |
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The lands subject to the proposed municipal boundary adjustments (Property 1 and Property 2) are located along or near Highway 7 and Line 29 (formerly Gibb Road) in Perth South and are generally described as follows: Property 1: Part of Lot A, Concession 4 in the Gore of the Township of Downie, now in the Township of Perth South, County of Perth being PIN 53272-0109; Part of Original Road Allowance between Lots A, and Lot 5, Concession 4 in the Gore of the Township of Downie, now in the Township of Perth South, County of Perth being part of PIN 53272-0108; Part Lot A, Concession 4 in the Gore of the Township of Downie, now in the Township of Perth South, County of Perth being part of PIN 53272-0076; Part of Lot A, Concession 4 in the Gore of the Township of Downie, now in the Township of Perth South, County of Perth being part of PIN 53272-0158; Part of the Original Road Allowance between Concession 4 and Concession 5 in the Gore of the Township of Downie, known as Line 29 and lying between Road 119 and 113, now in the Township of Perth South, County of Perth being part of PIN 53272-0002. Property 2: Part of Lot 1, Concession 5 in the Geographic Township of Downie, now in the Township of Perth South, County of Perth being all of PIN 53265-0008; Part of Lots 2, 3, and 4, Concession 5 in the Geographic Township of Downie, now in the Township of Perth South, County of Perth being all of PIN 53265-0007; Part of the Original Road Allowance between Concession 4 and 5 in the Geographic Township of Downie, known as Gibb Road and Line 29 and lying between Road 119 and Road 122, now in the Township of Perth South, County of Perth being part of PIN 53264-0002. |
| Joint Public Meeting |
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A joint public meeting was held on Thursday, January 16, 2020. Minutes of the meeting are available by clicking the link below: |
| Questions and Answers from Joint Public Meeting |
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At the joint public meeting, several members of the public offered comments and asked questions about the proposal. Questions and answers have been consolidated and are available beow: |
Draft Planning Justification Report
Draft Planning Justification Report - UPDATED