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Approval of Updated Property Standards By-law

At its Council meeting on November 5, 2024, Municipality of Port Hope Council approved the updated Property Standards By-law, which is now in effect. This By-law enhances the standards for the maintenance and occupancy of property within our community, supporting safe, clean, and sustainable environments for all residents.

Key updates to the by-law include:

• Enhanced Maintenance Standards: Property owners are required to ensure buildings, structures, and yards are maintained to specified health,...

Notice of Passing: Municipal-Wide Development Charges By-law

Take notice that the Council for the Municipality of Port Hope passed municipal-wide development charges By-law 68-2024 on the 5th day of November, 2024 under section 2 (1) of the Development Charges Act, 1997, S.O., 1997 c.27, as amended.

And take notice that any person or organization may appeal to the Ontario Land Tribunal under section 14 of the Act, in respect of the development charges By-law, by filing with the Clerk of the Municipality of Port Hope on or before the 16th day of December,...

Planning Update: 5666 Ganaraska Road

NOTICE CONCERNING COUNCIL'S INTENTION TO CONSIDER THE REMOVAL OF THE HOLDING (H4 and H5) PROVISIONS

Take notice that the Council of the Corporation of The Municipality of Port Hope intends to consider a By-law under Section 36 of the Planning Act to remove the "H4" and “H5” - Holding provisions. The request is scheduled to go before the Council at a future meeting in conjunction with the Site Plan Approval and Agreement.

The subject lands contain a farm building and are located north of Ganaraska...

Special Council Meeting for 2025 Municipal Budget - November 19, 2024

Council of the Municipality of Port Hope will hold a Special Meeting on November 19, 2024, at 9:00 a.m. in Council Chambers, Town Hall, 56 Queen Street to review and discuss the proposed draft 2025 municipal budget. The proposed budget includes key investments in infrastructure, municipal services, and community development, as well as important measures to ensure fiscal responsibility.

During the meeting, Council members will consider items which reflect the priorities and needs of our...

Notice of Public Meeting for 276-282 Victoria Street North

Take notice that the Council of the Corporation of the Municipality of Port Hope in accordance with Section 34 of the Planning Act will hold a statutory Public Meeting on Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. in-person at the Town Hall (Council Chambers) to consider an application to amend Zoning By-law 20/2010 (File # ZB01-2024), submitted by EcoVue Consulting Services Inc. on behalf of the owner LBD Holdings Ltd. (Brenbrooke Homes), for lands municipally known as 276-282 Victoria Street...