Public Hearing Committee Meeting Summary - October 7, 2026
Norfolk County's Public Hearing Committee met on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, to hear public input on planning applications. Final recommendations on the applications will be presented to Council at a future meeting.
The Committee received all reports for information.
View the meeting agenda, time-stamped video, and reports.
256 Main Street, Courtland - Official Plan Amendment (CDS-26-174)
- The committee heard a proposal to expand the Courtland urban boundary by redesignating approximately 45.3 hectares of agricultural land for future residential development
- Representatives for the applicant spoke in support of the proposal, citing long-term housing needs, future employment growth, and supporting planning studies
- A Courtland resident spoke in support of the application and future community growth
- Committee members asked questions about future infrastructure, hydro servicing, growth planning, and housing needs
Norfolk County-wide - Zoning By-law Housekeeping Amendment
- The committee heard a proposed housekeeping amendment to update and modernize Norfolk County's Zoning By-law
- Proposed changes include new definitions, updates to additional residential unit regulations, home occupation permissions, parking requirements, condominium provisions, and other administrative improvements
- Committee members asked questions regarding parking requirements, additional residential units, home-based businesses, farm severances, recreational vehicles, and other proposed changes
- A planning consultant spoke in support of the work completed by staff and identified a small number of items for further discussion as the amendment moves forward
- A member of the public raised questions about potential tax assessment implications related to agritourism and on-farm diversified uses
- Staff advised comments would be considered as part of a future recommendation report
