Township of Assiginack 
August 23, 2024: EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST FOR COMMITEE & BOARD MEMBERS: The Township of Assiginack is currently looking for community members who are interested in volunteering their time to serve on: The Museum Advisory Committee and The Assiginack Public Library Board. Written Expression of Interests ( please include your name, phone number, email address and a brief description of why you would like to volunteer) may be submitted to: Heidi Ferguson, Municipal Clerk at hferguson@assiginack.ca or you may drop it off at the Municipal Office.
August 21, 2024 at 3:10 p.m. : Please be advised that the Drinking Water Advisory Order for both the Manitowaning and Sunsite Estates Water Treatment Plants has been rescinded by Public Health Sudbury & Districts.
August 20, 2024
Approved Potable Water is available at the Taps at the Sunsite Estates and Manitowaning Water Treatment Plants, until the Drinking Water Advisory Order is lifted by Public Health Sudbury & Districts.
August 19, 2024
Manitowaning and Sunsite Estates water users are under a DRINKING WATER ADVISORY, until it is lifted by Public Health Sudbury and Districts. A drinking water advisory means that people who take their water from the municipal system should not use it for drinking; making juice, infant formula or ice; cooking; washing uncooked fruit or vegetables; or brushing teeth.
Boiling the water may not make it safe for drinking. For these purposes, water from an alternate source, such as bottled water, should be used. The water can be used for laundry or bathing (excluding small children who could swallow the water). Updates will be posted on our website and our Facebook page.
May 30, 2024
Please be advised that the Township of Assiginack invites user groups and community members with an interest in the development of the Roller Mills as an Arts and Entertainment Centre to attend the Open House on June 11th, 2024, from 4-6 p.m. at the Municipal Council Chambers located at 156 Arthur Street in Manitowaning.
Interested parties are invited to stop by and have a chat with Chris Perry of Perry & Perry Architects Inc.
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May 29, 2024
Notice of a Public Meeting Concerning a Township-Initiated Zoning By-law Update
TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Assiginack will be holding an in-person Statutory Public Meeting to consider a Township-initiated Zoning By-law Amendment and is notifying the public in accordance with Section 34 of the Planning Act.
Purpose and Effect of the Zoning By-law Amendment:
The purpose of the Zoning By-law Amendment is to update the Township’s Zoning By-law. The Township Zoning By-law currently in effect is By-law No. 80-20 and By-law No. 80-21, first approved by Council in 1980. Since 1980, the Township Zoning By-laws have been amended from time to time through approval of privately initiated Zoning By-law Amendment applications and through general amendments/reviews initiated by the Township. In October 2018, a new District of Manitoulin Official Plan was approved to be consistent with Provincial policies. The Planning Act requires municipalities to update their Zoning By-law after an update to their Official Plan. Pursuant to the Planning Act, this update will bring the Township Zoning By-law into conformity with the District of Manitoulin Official Plan.
Public Meeting:
A Statutory Public Meeting is scheduled for June 25, 2024, at 7:00 p.m. to provide information regarding the Township-initiated Zoning By-law Amendment. The Public Meeting will be held at the Municipal Office located at 156 Arthur Street, Manitowaning, ON.
Location of the Subject Lands:
The proposed Zoning By-law Amendment applies to all lands within the Township and therefore a key map has not been provided.
What is the Township of Assiginack Zoning By-law?
It is a By-law passed by Council to implement the District of Manitoulin Official Plan to control the use of land and the use and construction of buildings/structures. For example, it states:
- How land may be used;
- Where buildings and other structures can be located;
- The type of buildings that are permitted and how they may be used;
- The minimum and maximum lot sizes, parking requirements, building height and setbacks from a property line; and
- Other building and land use controls as deemed appropriate.
What stage is the Township at with its Zoning By-law Review?
Township Staff and the Township’s Planning Consultants conducted a Public Open House on March 27, 2024. Comments received from the public at the Open House and during the subsequent commenting period have been incorporated into the second draft of the Zoning By-law as appropriate.
Representation:
Any person may participate at the public meeting and/or make written or verbal representation regarding this matter. Written submissions can be sent electronically to hferguson@assiginack.ca or can be dropped at the Municipal Office located at 156 Arthur Street, Manitowaning, ON. Please ensure your name and address are included as required for the public record.
Appeal Rights:
If a person or public body does not make oral submissions at a public meeting or make written submissions to the Township of Assiginack before the by-law is passed, the person or public body is not entitled to appeal the decision of the Council of the Township of Assiginack to the Ontario Land Tribunal, and may not be added as a party to the hearing of an appeal before the Ontario Land Tribunal unless, in the opinion of the Tribunal, there are reasonable grounds to do so.
Notice of Passing of Zoning By-law Amendment:
A copy of the Notice of Passing will be sent to each person who has filed with the Clerk a written request for a Notice of Passing.
Additional Information:
Additional information relating to the Zoning By-law update will be available on the Township’s website on June 4th, 2024, or for inspection on weekdays by appointment between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. at the Municipal Office located at 156 Arthur Street, Manitowaning, ON. Please contact hferguson@assiginack.ca or call (705) 859-3196 to arrange for an appointment.
Dated at the Township of Assiginack this 29th day of May 2024.
Heidi Ferguson, Clerk
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April 4, 2024
The Township of Assiginack invites residents and community members to provide their input regarding its proposed DRAFT Zoning By-law.
Please submit your feedback in writing, including your name and address by April 30th, 2024 to the Clerk at hferguson@assiginack.ca or you may drop off your submission to the Municipal Office located at 156 Arthur Street in Manitowaning.
A copy of the proposed DRAFT Zoning By-law and Schedules may be accessed through our website at this link.
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April 8, 2024 Solar Eclipse Safety Sheet
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March 6, 2024 Notice of a Public Open House
Concerning a Township-Initiated Zoning By-law Update
TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Assiginack will be holding an in-person public Open House to consider a Township-initiated Zoning By-law Amendment and is notifying the public in accordance with Section 34 of the Planning Act.
Purpose and Effect of the Zoning By-law Amendment:
The purpose of the Zoning By-law Amendment is to update the Township’s Zoning By-law. The Township Zoning By-law currently in effect is By-law No. 80-20 and By-law No. 80-21, first approved by Council in 1980. Since 1980, the Township Zoning By-law has been amended from time to time through approval of privately initiated zoning by-law amendment applications and through general amendments/reviews initiated by the Township. In October 2018, a new District of Manitoulin Official Plan was approved to be consistent with Provincial policies. The Planning Act requires municipalities to update their Zoning By-law after an update to their Official Plan. Pursuant to the Planning Act, this update will bring the Township Zoning By-law into conformity with the District of Manitoulin Official Plan, and by extension into conformity with the other Provincial planning policies in effect.
Public Open House:
A public Open House is scheduled for March 27, 2024, from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm to provide information regarding the Township-initiated Zoning By-law Amendment. The public Open House will be held at the Municipal Office located at 156 Arthur Street in Manitowaning. The format of the public Open House will be a drop-in where you will have the opportunity to review the draft proposed new Zoning By-law, ask questions related to the proposed draft, and provide input in advance of the Township hosting a Statutory Public Meeting.
Location of the Subject Lands:
The proposed Zoning By-law Amendment applies to the entire Township and therefore a key map has not been provided.
Additional Information:
For more information about this matter, including information about appeal rights, information will be available on the Township’s website at https://www.assiginack.ca/by-laws/ on March 8th, 2024, or for inspection by appointment between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday to Friday at the Municipal Office located at 156 Arthur Street, Manitowaning, ON. Please contact the Clerk at hferguson@assiginack.ca or call (705) 859-3196 to arrange for an appointment.
Dated at the Township of Assiginack this 6th day of March 2024.
Heidi Ferguson, Clerk
Township of Assiginack
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NOTICE – MAY 19, 2023
RE: 2023 COYOTE PREDATION COMPENSATION PROGRAM
Please note that the Township allocated $2,000 for the 2023 Budget year for the Coyote Predation Compensation Program on a first come first serve basis. As of today’s date, the 2023 allocation has now been depleted. There will be no more claim forms accepted for 2023.
This program will be reviewed prior to the 2024 Budget year.
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