First Three Meetings for United Counties Agricultural Lands Review Consultation Being Held Today

Leeds & Grenville – The first three meetings for the United Counties Agricultural Lands Review Consultation are being held today. One in Augusta at 1:00 pm, Edwardsburgh-Cardinal at 4:00 pm and North Grenville at 7:00 pm tonight.

A fourth meeting will be held tomorrow, February 7th in Rideau Lakes at 1:00 pm.

Local area consultations are being held to review the revised Agricultural Area system proposed for the United Counties of Leeds & Grenville’s Official Plan. The purpose of the review is to identify and confirm agricultural lands in the Counties.

In 2022 the Counties initiated the Agricultural Area Review. The purpose of the review is to identify and confirm agricultural lands within the Counties. The final map of the agricultural area lands will be used to update the Counties Official Plan schedule so those lands are protected.

The requirement to complete this study was identified by the province in the Counties Official Plan. The project is nearing the final mapping stage.

Before the formal public meeting, the following local area consultations are being held to review the recommended agricultural area system (mapping) proposed for the Counties Official Plan.

These meetings are primarily for those persons whose properties have been impacted and who have not already discussed their property with staff and the consulting team.

Tuesday, February 6, 2024

• Township of Augusta – 1:00 p.m. (Council Chambers, 3560 County Road 26)
• Township of Edwardsburgh Cardinal – 4:00 p.m. (Town Hall, 18 Centre St., Spencerville)
• Municipality of North Grenville – 7:00 p.m. (Meeting Room at Municipal Offices, 285 County Road 44, Kemptville)

Wednesday, February 7, 2024

• Township of Rideau Lakes – 1:00 p.m. (Council Chambers, 1439 County Road 8)

Pre-registration would be appreciated to help us better serve you. To pre-register or inquire about your property, please contact Elaine Mallory, Planner II, at 613-342-3840/800-770-2170, Ext. 2422 or by email at elaine.mallory@uclg.on.ca.

To learn more, contact Planning staff or visit www.leedsgrenville.com/agriculture.