Issue Summary: commercial_uses
Compact summary (one line per action). For the full evidence timeline with quotes and sources, see the issue timeline.
Snapshot
2 civic action(s) tagged commercial_uses across 2 meeting date(s) (2026-04-27 to 2026-05-25).
- Action types: vote (2)
- Outcomes of the 2 motion(s)/recorded vote(s): carried (2)
- Flagged for human review: 0 of 2 action(s)
Related Councillors
Anderson, Harrigan, Jubenville, McGrail
Timeline
- 2026-04-27 — Commercial uses, land addition and zoning (vote; carried (16-0); mover: Councillor Anderson)
- 2026-05-25 — Zoning amendment for 9877 and 9879 Longwoods Road (vote; carried (15-0); mover: Councillor McGrail)
Motions / Votes
- Commercial uses, land addition and zoning — moved by Councillor Anderson, seconded by Councillor Harrigan — carried (16-0) — Item 11(f)
- Zoning amendment for 9877 and 9879 Longwoods Road — moved by Councillor McGrail, seconded by Councillor Jubenville — carried (15-0) — Item 12(a)
Evidence
2026-04-27 — Commercial uses, land addition and zoning
MovedCouncillor AndersonSecondedCouncillor Harrigan"That
Zoning By-law Amendment application File D-14 RO/07/26/R, concerning the property known as 1451 Talbot Trail, in Part of Lot 12, Concession 2, in the Community of Romney, to amend Rural Highway Commercial (RHC) Special Zone Provision No. 325 to add the following additional permitted uses, be approved and the implementing by-law be adopted:
Agricultural Industrial Establishment
Agricultural Service Establishment
Agricultural Supply Establishment
Office
Public Storage
Warehouse
Consent application File B-16/26, concerning the property known as 1369 Talbot Trail, in Part of Lot 12, Concession 2, in the Community of Romney, to sever and convey 0.4 ha (1 ac.) of land, shown as Part 2 on the applicant’s sketch, as a lot addition to 1451 Talbot Trail (PIN: 00847-0053), be approved, subject to the following conditions:
that the Chatham-Kent Zoning By-law be amended to:
rezone the lot addition lands to Rural Highway Commercial-325 (RHC-325) to match the receiving lot; and
rezone the retained parcel to a site-specific Agricultural-1777 (A1-1777) zone to recognize the resulting lot area being 19.48 ha (48.13 ac.);
that the lot addition lands to be severed, shown as Part 2 on the applicant’s sketch, be conveyed to the owner of the abutting parcel (1451 Talbot Trail / PIN: 00847-0053) and Section 50(3 or 5) of the Planning Act applies to any subsequent conveyance of or transaction involving the parcel of land that is subject of this consent;
that a legible hard copy of the final reference plan be submitted to the Municipality; and,
that the necessary deed(s), transfer or charges be submitted in triplicate; signed and fully executed (no photo copies). It will be necessary to allow up to three (3) working days after all conditions have been fulfilled and documentation filed for the issuance of the Certificate (stamping of deeds).
Zoning By-law Amendment application File D-14 RO/07/26/R be approved and the implementing by-law be adopted."
Yes (16)Mayor Canniff, Councillor Bondy, Councillor Ceccacci, Councillor Crew, Councillor Finn, Councillor Harrigan, Councillor McGrail, Councillor B. McGregor, Councillor C. McGregor, Councillor Thompson, Councillor Wright, Councillor Allin, Councillor Anderson, Councillor Doyle, Councillor Jubenville, and Councillor McDonaldConflict (1)Councillor StoreyAbsent (1)Councillor HallMotion Carried (16 to 0)
Source: Combined Council Meeting - April 27 2026 (Minutes) — Item 11(f)
2026-05-25 — Zoning amendment for 9877 and 9879 Longwoods Road
MovedCouncillor McGrailSecondedCouncillor Jubenville"That
Zoning By-law Amendment application File D-14 CH/13/26/J, concerning the property known as 9877 & 9879 Longwoods Road, in Part of Lot 10, Concession 1, in the Community of Chatham (Township), to amend Rural Industrial (MR) Special Zone Provision No. 198 to add the following as additional permitted uses, be approved and the implementing by-law be adopted:
Bakery
Eating Establishment
Farmers’ Market
Supermarket
Existing Dwelling"
Yes (15)Mayor Canniff, Councillor Bondy, Councillor Ceccacci, Councillor Crew, Councillor Hall, Councillor Harrigan, Councillor McGrail, Councillor B. McGregor, Councillor C. McGregor, Councillor Thompson, Councillor Wright, Councillor Allin, Councillor Doyle, Councillor Jubenville, and Councillor StoreyAbsent (3)Councillor Finn, Councillor Anderson, and Councillor McDonaldMotion Carried (15 to 0)
Source: Combined Council Meeting - May 25 2026 (Minutes) — Item 12(a)