Township of Billings: Public notice of public meeting

PUBLIC NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING

TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Billings will hold a Public Meeting pursuant to Section 34 of the Planning Act to consider a proposed amendment to the Township’s Zoning By-law.

Meeting Details

Date: June 2, 2026

Time: 6:30 pm

Park Centre lower level

39 Henry Drive, Kagawong ON.

Purpose and Effect of the Proposed Zoning By-law Amendment

The purpose of the proposed amendment is to update the Township Zoning
By-law to introduce provisions that regulate the placement, use and standards for shipping containers within the municipality.

The effect of the amendment is to:

• Establish definitions for shipping containers

• Permit shipping containers as accessory structures in specified zones

• Regulate the number, size, and placement of shipping containers

• Establish setbacks, lot size requirements and screening provisions

• Prohibit the use of shipping containers for habitable purposes unless        otherwise permitted

• Provide enforcement provisions to ensure compliance with the Township’s    new Shipping Container By-law

These changes are intended to ensure that shipping containers are used in a manner that is safe, visually compatible and consistent with land use planning principles. The proposed Zoning By-law Amendment applies to all lands within the Township of Billings.

A copy of the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment and supporting materials
are available:

• At the Township Office: 15 Old Mill Road, Kagawong ON

• On the Township website: www.billingstwp.ca

• By contacting Arthur Moran, Protective Services Coordinator (705) 282-2611     ext. 226

• Any person may attend the Public Meeting and/or make written or verbal    representations either in support of or in opposition to  the proposed       amendment.

Written submissions should be directed to:
CAO/CLERK

15 Old Mill Road

Kagawong, ON

P0P 1J0