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Issue Timeline: land_severance

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5 civic action(s) on land_severance across 2 meeting(s) (2026-04-27 to 2026-05-25).

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2026-04-27 — Combined Council Meeting - April 27 2026 (Minutes)

Agricultural consents and zoning (vote; carried (17-0))

MovedCouncillor McDonaldSecondedCouncillor Wright"That
Consent application File B-77/25 to sever and convey a new agricultural parcel, approximately 21.83 ha (53.94 ac.) in area, shown as Part 1 on the applicant’s sketch, in Part of Lot 4, Concession 6, in the Community of Howard, be approved, subject to the following conditions:
that the applicant pay $100 for the cost associated with the apportionment of assessment under the Drainage Act related to the subject lands;
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).
Consent application File B-13/26, to sever and convey a new agricultural parcel, approximately 21.77 ha (53.8 ac.) in area, shown as Parts 2 & 3 on the applicant’s sketch, in Part of Lots 4 & 5, Concession 6, in the Community of Howard, together with a permanent easement over Part 3, in favour of the retained parcel consisting of Parts 4, 5, 6 and 7 on the applicant’s sketch, for access and maintenance to an existing water well and service line, be approved, subject to the following conditions:
that Consent application File B-77/25 be finally approved, and a copy of the registered transfer be provided to the satisfaction of the Municipality;
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).
Consent application File B-15/26, to sever a surplus dwelling (12209 Beechwood Line) on a new 0.98 ha. (2.42 ac.) lot, shown as Part 6 on the applicant’s sketch, in Part of Lot 5, Concession 6, in the Community of Howard, be approved, subject to the following conditions:
that Consent application File B-13/26 be finally approved, and a copy of the registered transfer be provided to the satisfaction of the Municipality;
that the Chatham-Kent Zoning By-law be amended to:
rezone the residential surplus dwelling lot to a site-specific Agricultural -1173 (A1-1173) zone that permits a surplus dwelling on a lot greater than 0.8 ha (1.98 ac.); and,
rezone the retained parcel to a site-specific Agricultural-1 (A1-1) zone to prohibit future dwellings;
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).
Consent application File B-14/25, to create a permanent easement, over Part 7 on the applicant’s sketch, in favour of Part 6 on the applicant’s sketch, to allow for the continued access and maintenance of an existing water well and service line, in Part of Lot 5, Concession 6, in the Community of Howard, be approved, subject to the following conditions:
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 HO/44/25/A be approved and the implementing by-law be adopted."
Yes (17)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, Councillor Storey, and Councillor McDonaldAbsent (1)Councillor HallMotion Carried (17 to 0)

Source: Combined Council Meeting - April 27 2026 (Minutes) — Item 11(a)

Agricultural consent and zoning (vote; carried (16-0))

MovedCouncillor CeccacciSecondedCouncillor Thompson"That
Consent application File B-18/26, to sever a surplus dwelling (7424 Sixth Line East) on a new 1.04 ha (2.58 ac.) lot, shown as Parts 1 and 3 on the applicant’s sketch, in Part of Lot 16, Concession 7, in the Community of Raleigh, together with a permanent easement over Part 3, in favour of the retained parcel, for access to and from Sixth Line East, and to permit a partial discharge of the existing mortgage, be approved, subject to the following conditions:
that the Chatham-Kent Zoning By-law be amended to:
rezone the residential surplus dwelling lot to a site-specific Agricultural -1173 (A1-1173) zone that permits a surplus dwelling on a lot greater than 0.8 ha (1.98 ac.); and,
rezone the retained parcel to a site-specific Agricultural-1 (A1-1) zone to prohibit future dwellings;
that the applicant demonstrate the septic system on the severed parcel is functioning in accordance with Municipal Protocol;
that the applicant pay $100 for the cost associated with the apportionment of assessment under the Drainage Act related to the subject lands;
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).
Consent application File B-26/26, to create a permanent easement over Part 2 on the applicant’s sketch, in favour of the severed parcel, for access to an existing water well that services the dwelling at 7424 Sixth Line East, in Part of Lot 16, Concession 7, in the Community of Raleigh, be approved, subject to the following conditions:
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 RA/08/26/D 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(b)

Agricultural consent and zoning (vote; carried (16-0))

MovedCouncillor McGrailSecondedCouncillor Jubenville"That
Consent application File B-19/26, to sever a surplus dwelling (11033 Croton Line) on a new 1.2 ha. (2.97 ac.) lot, shown as Parts 1, 2 & 3 on the applicant’s sketch, in Part of Lot 6, Concession 7, in the Community of Camden, together with a permanent easement over Part 2, in favour of the retained parcel, for access to an existing private culvert, be approved, subject to the following conditions:
that the Chatham-Kent Zoning By-law be amended to:
rezone the residential surplus dwelling lot to a site-specific Agricultural -1173 (A1-1173) zone that permits a surplus dwelling on a lot greater than 0.8 ha (1.98 ac.); and,
rezone the retained parcel to a site-specific Agricultural-1 (A1-1) zone to prohibit future dwellings;
that the applicant pay $100 for the cost associated with the apportionment of assessment under the Drainage Act related to the subject lands;
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 CA/09/26/F 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(c)

Commercial uses, land addition and zoning (vote; carried (16-0))

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 — Combined Council Meeting - May 25 2026 (Minutes)

Consent and zoning applications for 86 and 104 Given Road (vote; carried (15-0))

MovedCouncillor JubenvilleSecondedCouncillor McGrail"That
Consent application File B-32/26 to sever and convey a residential parcel, approximately 0.38 ha (0.94 ac.) in area, shown as Part 1 on the applicant’s sketch, in Part of Lot 3, Concession 2, in the Community of Chatham (Township), be approved, subject to the following conditions:
that the Chatham-Kent Zoning By-law be amended to:
rezone the severed parcel to a site specific Rural Residental-1786 (RR-1786) zone to recognize the lot area being 0.38 ha (0.94 ac);
rezone the portion of the retained parcel containing the Significant Woodland feature to a site-specific Open Space-1353 (OS1-353) zone, to limit uses to Conservation; and,
rezone the remainder of the retained parcel to a site-specific Agricultural-1785 (A1-1785) zone, to recognize the lot area being 6.2 ha (15.3 ac.), to consider the zone as one lot, and to implement a 30 m development setback from an OS1 zone;
that the applicant pay $100 for the cost associated with the apportionment of assessment under the Drainage Act related to the subject lands;
that a hard copy and AutoCAD.dwg version of the final reference plan projected to the NAD 83/UTM Zone 17N coordinate system 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), prior to certification. 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 CH/16/26/G, be approved, and the implementing by-law be adopted."
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(b)