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November 29, 2024 – There continues to be an above average number of sick wildlife – mainly racoons – reported and seen on Pelee Island. Many of the raccoons and other wildlife are showing signs consistent with the Canine Distemper Virus. The Township of Pelee has confirmed, with assistance from partner agencies, positive cases of Canine Distemper.
The Township of Pelee is Asking all Members of the Public to:
The Township of Pelee continues to explore potential mitigation options and is actively monitoring the situation.
Full Notice Here: Distemper Notice – November Update
SUBJECT: Interruption to Mail Service for Notices of Planning Applications
Please be advised that due to the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) strike, the Township of Pelee is unable to circulate notices required under the provisions of the Planning Act via mail service.
During this time, notices regarding Planning Act applications including Notices of Public Meeting for Zoning By-law Amendments, Consents and Minor Variances will be made available in the following manner:
REMINDER: Payment Options During the Mail Strike
There are several options available to ensure payments are received by the Township of Pelee by applicable deadlines during the Canada Post strike, including items such as tax and water bill payments.
If you need assistance please contact the municipal office.
519-724-2931 | m.feltz@pelee.ca
Notice from NFTC
We look forward to speaking with all Pelee Island residents shortly!
1-888-638-3575 | sales@nftctelecom.com
At the October 22, Regular Meeting of Council, four Members of Council declared a conflict with item 7. A. Report No. 2024 – 64 BT: Short Term Rentals.
As per section 7 of the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act, regarding remedy for lack of quorum, subsection (1) Where the number of members who, by reason of the provisions of this Act, are disabled from participating in a meeting is such that at that meeting the remaining members are not of sufficient number to constitute a quorum, then, despite any other general or special Act, the remaining number of members shall be deemed to constitute a quorum, provided such number is not less than two.
Subsection 2 states, Where in the circumstances mentioned in subsection (1), the remaining number of members who are not disabled from participating in the meeting is less than two, the council or local board may apply to a judge without notice for an order authorizing the council or local board, as the case may be, to give consideration to, discuss and vote on the matter out of which the interest arises.
Further, subsection (3) states, The judge may, on an application brought under subsection (2), by order, declare that section 5, 5.1 or 5.2 does not apply to the council or local board, as the case may be, in respect of the matter in relation to which the application is brought, and the council or local board thereupon may give consideration to, discuss and vote on the matter in the same manner as though none of the members had any interest therein, subject only to such conditions and directions as the judge may consider appropriate and so order.
Therefore, the Report prepared by By-law Enforcement Officer, Bill Tetler, as well as the related delegation was deferred until Council obtains a Judicial ruling on Quorum and the following motion was passed:
Resolution 2024 – 179
Moved By: Councillor Dave DeLellis
Seconded By: Councillor Michelle Taylor
WHEREAS at the Regular Meeting of Council on Tuesday October 22, 2024, a report titled Short Term Rentals prepared by By-Law Enforcement Officer Bill Tetler, was included on the agenda.
AND WHEREAS four Members of Council, out of five, declared a conflict of interest on this item. Members were as follows:
AND WHEREAS to continue to advance this important item, section 7 (2) of the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act states that, Where in the circumstances mentioned in subsection (1), the remaining number of members who are not disabled from participating in the meeting is less than two, the council or local board may apply to a judge without notice for an order authorizing the council or local board, as the case may be, to give consideration to, discuss and vote on the matter out of which the interest arises.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Township of Pelee hereby direct Administration to bring an Application to the Court for an order authorizing Council to give consideration to, discuss and vote on the Short Term Rental matter within the Township of Pelee.
The Annual Pelee Island Pheasant Hunt is approaching fast! Dates for the 2024 Hunts are as follows:
Main Hunts
Thursday October 24th to Saturday October 26th
Thursday October 31st to Saturday November 2nd
Thursday November 7th to Saturday November 9th
Clean Up Hunts
Thursday November 14th to Saturday November 16th
Thursday November 21st to Saturday November 23rd
Thursday November 28th to Saturday November 30th
Pelee Island Pheasant Hunt hours are from 8:00am to 5:00pm daily on the dates listed above.
For Pelee Island residents who wish to obtain a Pelee Island Pheasant Hunt licence, please contact the Municipal Office at 519-724-2931 or info@pelee.ca for further details and requirements.
NEW THIS YEAR!
The Township of Pelee has a limited number of “No Trespassing / No Hunting” signs available to property owners of Pelee Island free of charge.
A limit of 10 signs per property has been set to allow for fair access to signage for all property owners. A waiver must be signed before signage is provided to property owners. Signage will be handed out on a first come, first serve basis.
Signage will be available for pickup beginning today, Monday September 9th, 2024.
If you are considering posting your property for the Pelee Island Pheasant Hunt season, we encourage you to read the Trespass to Property Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. T.21 for more information and to learn how to post your property.
The Trespass to Property Act is available here: www.ontario.ca/laws/statute/90t21
Full Notice Here: Pelee Island Pheasant Hunt Property Owner and Resident Information
NOTICE OF COMPLETE APPLICATION AND PUBLIC MEETING
PROPOSED ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT
VACANT LAND NORTH SIDE HOMEWARD ROAD
TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Pelee has received a complete zoning by-law amendment application and will hold a public meeting on Tuesday, September 24th 2024 commencing at 6:00 p.m. at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 403 at 1169 W Shore Rd, Pelee Island, ON, to consider a proposed amendment to the Township of Pelee Zoning By-law 2012-24 under Section 34 of the Planning Act, RSO 1990 cP.13.
THE PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE ZONING BY-LAW No. 2012-24, as amended seeks to permit an accessory building prior to the construction of the main dwelling on the subject property. The subject property is located on the north side of Homeward Road and is described Part Lot 40, Plan 338 being Part 2, 12R-22216. Section 3.1 of Zoning By-law 2012-24, as amended prohibits the construction or use of an accessory building prior to a main use or structure being on the property. A shed measuring less than 14.86m2 (160 square feet) has been constructed on the property prior to the construction of a main dwelling. The applicant is seeking permission to maintain the shed without a main use or structure on the property.
Full Notice Here: Notice of-Public Meeting: ZBA 04-2024 Homeward Rd
PELEE ISLAND: NFTC is building a pure fibre optic network to provide ultra-high-speed internet, digital television, and more to your home. Once complete, your household will be able to work, stream, and play faster than ever before. This pre-work may cause minor ground disturbances on your property (i.e. lifting interlocking brick or moving patio stones). NFTC will always take the time to leave your property in the same condition in which we found it. NFTC will only be responsible for claims that the work has not been completed as specified.
1-888-638-3575 | info@nftctelecom.com
NFTC is requesting your consent to perform work on the exterior of your property.
Full Notice: NFTC Buried Service Wire Consent Brochure – Pelee Island
August 20, 2024 – There has recently been an increase in the number of sick wildlife – mainly racoons – reported and seen on Pelee Island. Many of the raccoons are showing signs consistent with the Canine Distemper Virus. The Township of Pelee is actively working with partner agencies to confirm a diagnosis for the sick wildlife.
The Township of Pelee is Asking all Members of the Public to:
The Township of Pelee continues to explore potential mitigation options and is actively monitoring the situation.
Full Notice Here: Public Notice Re: Canine Distemper Virus
Essex County, July 30, 2024 – Ontario Nature is planning to do a prescribed burn on our Stone Road Alvar Nature Reserve located on Pelee Island.
The prescribed burn will be conducted by professional staff from Lands & Forests Consulting. Previous successful prescribed burns have been conducted on the Stone Road Alvar in 1993, 1997, 1999, 2005 and 2019. This year’s burn is scheduled to take place between August 26th and September 7th if weather and site conditions permit. The entire process is expected to take about three hours and occur between 1:30 and 4:30 p.m. Ontario Nature staff will be present on Stone Road to answer questions on the day of the burn.
Full Notice Here: Ontario Nature Plans Controlled Burn for the Stone Road Alvar
NOTICE OF COMPLETE APPLICATION AND PUBLIC MEETING
PROPOSED ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT APPLICATION ZBA 03-2024
1033 CENTRE DYKE ROAD (DELELLIS FARMS LIMITED)
TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Pelee has received a complete zoning by-law amendment application and will hold a public meeting on Tuesday, July 23, 2024 commencing at 6:00 p.m. at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 403 at 1169 W Shore Rd, Pelee Island, ON, to consider a proposed amendment to the Township of Pelee Zoning By-law 2012-24 under Section 34 of the Planning Act, RSO 1990 cP.13.
THE PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO ZONING BY-LAW No. 2012-24, as amended seeks to change the zoning of the farm property located at 1033 Centre Dyke Road legally described as Lots 23-25, Plan 338. The property is designated Agricultural in the Township Official Plan (2011) and is zoned Agricultural (A) under the provisions of Zoning By-Law 2012-2024, as amended. Zoning By-law Amendment Application ZBA 03-2024 has been submitted together with Consent Application CO 06-2024 which is to be considered by the Committee of Adjustment for the creation of a surplus dwelling lot from the farm property. ZBA 03-2024 seeks to place the retained farm in a site specific A-7 zone to prohibit residential uses and structures, in accordance with the Provincial Policy Statement 2020 and as a condition of consent.
Full Notice Here: Notice of Public Meeting: ZBA03-2024 1033 Centre Dyke Road
NOTICE OF COMPLETE APPLICATION AND PUBLIC MEETING
PROPOSED ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT APPLICATION ZBA 02-2024
1 SHERIDAN POINT ROAD (PELEE ISLAND LAND & BUIDLING CORP.)
TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Pelee has received a complete zoning by-law amendment application and will hold a public meeting on Tuesday, July 23, 2024 commencing at 6:00 p.m. at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 403 at 1169 W Shore Rd, Pelee Island, ON, to consider a proposed amendment to the Township of Pelee Zoning By-law 2012-24 under Section 34 of the Planning Act, RSO 1990 cP.13.
THE PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO ZONING BY-LAW No. 2012-24, as amended is for property located at 1 Sheridan Point Road. The property is designated for Residential land use in the Official Plan and is zoned Residential (R1) under the Zoning By-law. Zoning By-law Amendment Application ZBA 02-2024 has been submitted together with Consent Applications CO01-2024, CO02-2024, CO03-2024, CO04-2024 and CO05-2024 which are to be considered by the Committee of Adjustment for the creation of 5 new residential lots. The Residential (R1) requires a minimum lot frontage of 30m per lot. ZBA 02-2024 seeks to establish a site specific R1-9 zone which permits a minimum lot frontage of 27.95m as a condition to consent.
Full Notice Here: Notice of Public Meeting: ZBA02-2024 1 Sheridan Point Road
Notice of the Passing of Zoning By-Law Amendment ZBA 01-2024
173 Brown’s Road
Take Notice that Council of The Corporation of the Township of Pelee has passed By-law No. 2024-27 on June 25th, 2024 under Section 34 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990.
And Take Notice that only individuals, corporations and public bodies may appeal a zoning by-law to the Ontario Land Tribunal. A notice of appeal may not be filed by an unincorporated association or group. However, a notice of appeal may be filed in the name of an individual who is a member of the association or the group on its behalf.
And Take Notice that no person or public body shall be added as a party to the hearing of the appeal unless, before the by-law was passed, the person or public body made oral submissions at a public meeting or written submissions to the council or, in the opinion of the Ontario Land Tribunal, there are reasonable grounds to add the person or public body as a party.
Full Notice Here: Notice of Decision ZBA 01-2024
TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Pelee has received a complete zoning by-law amendment application and will hold a public meeting on Tuesday, June 25, 2024 commencing at 6:00 p.m. at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 403 at 1169 West Shore Rd, Pelee Island, ON, to consider a proposed amendment to the Township of Pelee Zoning By-law 2012-24 under Section 34 of the Planning Act, RSO 1990 cP.13.
The proposed amendment to Zoning By-law 2012-24 seeks to add a new single detached dwelling to the permitted uses in the Agricultural (A) Zone for the property located at 173 Brown’s Road.
Full Notice Here: Notice of Public Meeting: ZBA 01-2024 173 Browns Road
Notice of the Passing of Zoning By-Law Amendment ZBA 01-2023
991 Henderson Road
Take Notice that Council of The Corporation of the Township of Pelee has passed By-law No. 2024-19 on May 28th, 2024 under Section 34 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990.
And Take Notice that only individuals, corporations and public bodies may appeal a zoning by-law to the Ontario Land Tribunal. A notice of appeal may not be filed by an unincorporated association or group. However, a notice of appeal may be filed in the name of an individual who is a member of the association or the group on its behalf.
And Take Notice that no person or public body shall be added as a party to the hearing of the appeal unless, before the by-law was passed, the person or public body made oral submissions at a public meeting or written submissions to the council or, in the opinion of the Ontario Land Tribunal, there are reasonable grounds to add the person or public body as a party.
Full Notice Here: Notice of Passing ZBA 01-2023
TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Pelee will hold a public meeting on Tuesday, May 28, commencing at 6:00 p.m. at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 403 at 1169 W Shore Rd, Pelee Island, ON, to consider a proposed amendment to the Township of Pelee Zoning By-law 2012-24 under Section 34 of the Planning Act, RSO 1990 cP.13.
THE PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE ZONING BY-LAW No. 2012-24 seeks to change the zoning of the farm property located at 991 Henderson Road. The property is currently zoned Agricultural (A) Zone and permits an existing single detached dwelling. The applicant is seeking to construct a new primary single detached dwelling on the subject property and maintain the existing dwelling as an additional dwelling unit.
Full Notice Here: Notice of Public Meeting – Additional Dwelling Unit 991 Henderson Road
The Destination Development Committee is hosting a Season Starter Open House Thursday, May 16, 2-4pm at the Pelee Island Winery Pavilion
If you own or operate a commercial tourism business on Pelee, please join us to participate in a roundtable discussion and plan to share any 2024 season updates for the benefit of other business owners, accommodation hosts and the public. If you run an Airbnb, are a maker or are engaged in supporting visitation to Pelee Island in any way, join us to hear directly from commercial business owners about any new offerings and take advantage of a public Q+A session. Please bring any promotional materials you wish to share.
In addition, the Township of Pelee is developing a Community Safety and Well-Being (CSWB) Plan and we want to hear from you! CSWB plans bring together residents, practitioners, and local organizations to co-create a vision and actionable plan to improve safety, sense of safety, and well-being for all members of the community. As a result, we are seeking input from local business owners at the upcoming Season Starter Open House.
Introductions and roundtable discussion begin at 2pm.
Applications are now being accepted for the Destination Development Committee & the Committee of Adjustment. Deadline to apply is May 21, 2024
Click the link below to apply.
PELEE ISLAND: NFTC is building a pure fibre optic network to provide ultra-high-speed internet, digital television, and more to your home. Once complete, your household will be able to work, stream, and play faster than ever before. This pre-work may cause minor ground disturbances on your property (i.e. lifting interlocking brick or moving patio stones).NFTC will always take the time to leave your property in the same condition in which we found it. We will only be responsible for claims that the work has not been completed as specified. 1-888-638-3575 | info@nftctelecom.comWe are requesting your consent to perform work on the exterior of your property.
TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Pelee will hold a public meeting on Tuesday, July 11th, 2023, commencing at 4:00 p.m. at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 403 at 1169 W Shore Rd, Pelee Island, ON, to consider a proposed amendment to the Township of Pelee Zoning By-law 2012-24 under Section 34 of the Planning Act, RSO 1990 cP.13.
THE PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE ZONING BY-LAW No. 2012-24 would introduce regulations pertaining to the use of shipping containers as accessory storage units.
Full Notice Here: Notice of Public Meeting – Proposed Housekeeping Zoning By-law Amendment – Shipping Containers
The Corporation of the Township of Pelee will hold a Public Meeting on April 25, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. at the Royal Canadian Legion #403 at 1169 West Shore Road, Pelee Island to consider changes to the building permit fees and charges pursuant to Section 7 of the Building Code Act.
Full Notice Here: Notice of Public Meeting – Proposed Building Fee Increases
Council is hosting a public meeting on Tuesday August 22, 2023 to obtain feedback from residents regarding ferry services to Pelee Island.
Delegates will be allowed five minutes each to present their comments. If you are unable to attend the meeting please provide written comments by e-mail to clerk@pelee.ca or by dropping them off to the Township office at 1045 West Shore Road on or before August 30th .
Are you experiencing any ongoing challenges associated with deck space for large vehicles or farm implements? If so – what time of year, how frequently do issues occur?
Any ongoing challenges associated with ability to secure vehicle space when travelling to and from mainland? If so – how often do you have trouble booking your vehicle, what time of year is most challenging and what do you do if you can’t get your vehicle on the vessel?
What other challenges have you experienced regarding the ferry service ?
