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The Town of Perth will end the requirement to place bag tags on regular garbage bags and introduce a simpler bag-limit program. Tags will remain available for any additional bags beyond the bi-weekly allotment.

The proposed Zoning By-law Amendment seeks to rezone 53/55 Craig Street from the Residential Third Density (R3) zone to the Residential Fourth Density (R4) zone to permit a three-storey apartment building with a total of 30 units and 30 parking spaces. Site-specific relief is being requested from front yard setback, lot coverage, landscape and open space, residential, visitor and barrier-free parking space rates, and bicycle parking requirements.

The proposed Zoning By-Law Amendment seeks to re-zone the property at 26 Craig Street from a Residential Third Density (R3) zone to a site-specific Neighbourhood Commercial – Exception (C3-X) zone to add Fitness Centre as a permitted use. The existing building is proposed to be retained with interior renovations and façade upgrades proposed.

Please be advised that in accordance with the Town of Perth Public Notice By-law No. 5122, notice is hereby given that a Special Committee of the Whole Meeting will take place on Tuesday, August 12, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. to discuss the 2024 Budget Carry Forward and Financial Update - August 2025.  

Step back in time and celebrate a century of storytelling as the award-winning Perth Museum marks its 100th anniversary. On Saturday, August 23 from 12 to 5 p.m., the community is invited to join in a special celebration of the Museum’s centennial.

Perth is once again preparing to host its signature end-of-summer celebration as the Perth Night Market returns on Saturday, September 13, 2025, from 5 to 10 p.m. Set against the backdrop of Perth’s historic downtown, this free event invites visitors to experience an evening filled with art, entertainment, and the unique charm of a small town with big spirit.

The Town of Perth has issued a conditional building permit for 79 Wilson Street West. This permit applies only to site preparation and excavation work and does not authorize any footing, foundation, site servicing, or above-ground construction at this time.

The Corporation of the Town of Perth 
Notice Of Public Meeting
Official Plan Amendment And 
Zoning By-Law Amendment Applications
Pursuant to Sections 22 and 34 of the Planning Act R.S.O. 1990, CH.PB.

TAKE NOTICE THAT, in accordance with the provisions of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, as amended, this notice is to advise that sufficient information has been presented to deem the application being processed under Files OPA-01-2025 and ZBL-03-2025 as complete.

Please be advised that the Town of Perth has received the following Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment applications (details below). The map below identifies the location of the property and the area subject to this application.

File Number: OPA-01-2025 and ZBL-03-2025

Owner/Applicant: Ricardo/EFI Engineering

Legal Address: Part of Southwest half of Lot 27, Concession 10, geographic Township of North Elmsley now within the Town of Perth

Municipal Address: 2000 Rogers Road, Perth ON

TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Perth, having held a Special Public Meeting on June 23, 2023 under Section 26(3) of the Planning Act, an Open House on January 29, 2025, and a Public Meeting on February 4, 2025 under Sections 17 (15)(16) of the Planning Act, has passed By-law No. 3304-18 to adopt Official Plan Amendment #18 to the Town of Perth Official Plan on the 24^th day of June 2025.