Council Highlights - April 23rd, 2025

The Municipality of Kincardine Council Meeting was held in Council Chambers at 1475 Concession 5, RR #5 Kincardine at 5:00 p.m.

Visit the Agenda to see what Council considered or watch the meeting on our YouTube Channel.

Highlights from the meeting include:

Comprehensive Zoning By-law Report

Council passed a new Comprehensive Zoning By-law for the Municipality of Kincardine under the Planning Act. It designates land into different zones, such as residential, commercial, and industrial. It also details provisional requirements on building location, lot coverage, building heights, land use, building use and other provisions necessary to ensure proper development of the Municipality.

Sidewalk and Signage By-law Review Report

Due to accessibility concerns about the sidewalks along Queen Street, Council repealed By-law 2011 - 143, being the By-law to Regulate the Use of Municipal Sidewalks; and amended By-law 2003 - 136 to Regulate or Prohibit Signs; to ensure compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.

Community Investment Grants Report

The 2025 Municipal Budget included $69,000 for Community Investment Grants; $25,000 is allocated for youth sports and $44,000 for the remaining applicants. Council approved the Community Investment Grant allocations as per the Community Investment Grant Policy and recommended by the Community Investment Grant Committee.

Upcoming Meetings

The next Municipality of Kincardine Council Meeting is scheduled for 5 p.m. on Wednesday May 14th, 2025. This meeting will be held in Council Chambers at the Municipal Administration Centre, 1475 Concession 5, RR #5 Kincardine.

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