Mayor and Council

Council Brief from the March 17, 2025 Meeting

At its March 17, 2025 meeting, Council: 

• Approved zoning changes for the property at 197 Lansdowne Avenue, shifting it from “Industrial” to “Commercial.” Council also updated the Zoning By-law to allow for fewer parking spaces (42) and to exempt trucks and trailers from needing a paved area for turning.

• Approved a Subdivision Agreement for 175 Wigle Avenue, which will have 18 blocks for 36 semi-detached homes, and one block for a temporary cul-de-sac. A new public road will be named Sarkis Street....

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Notice of Public Information Meeting – Review of the Areas Available for Development

Kingsville has initiated a review of the areas available for development (residential, commercial, industrial) to look at the adjustment and reallocation of lands within Kingsville, Cottam and Ruthven, which are identified in the 2024 County Official Plan for land use.

Why are we doing this?

• Under the Planning Act, municipalities must maintain lands to accommodate residential growth for a minimum of 15 years through residential intensification, redevelopment, and boundary adjustments.
• In keeping...

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Council Brief from the February 10, 2025 Meeting

At its February 10, 2025 meeting, Council:

• Following a presentation from the Essex Region Conservation Authority (ERCA), directed Administration to opt-in to ERCA’s Non-Mandatory Programs Fund, and the annual contribution of $32,879.00 for this fund will be transferred from the Park Fees Reserve.
• Approved By-laws 4-2025 and By-Law 5-2025, being By-laws to amend the Official Plan and Comprehensive Zoning By-law 1-2014, for the Town of Kingsville, which increases the maximum heights permitted in...

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Council Brief from the January 27, 2025 Meeting

At its January 27, 2025 meeting, Council:

• Approved an application to sever an existing dwelling, deemed surplus to the needs of the applicants’ farming operation on a 0.51 ha (1.3 ac.) lot known as 516 Road 11, in the Town of Kingsville, subject to certain conditions.

• Approved an application to sever an existing dwelling and shed, deemed surplus to the needs of the applicants’ farming operation on a 0.23 ha (0.56 ac.) lot known as 306 Road 8 East, in the Town of Kingsville, subject to certain...

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Kingsville Seeks Committee Volunteers

Are you passionate about your community? The Town of Kingsville is looking for volunteers to serve on the following Committees:  

• Communities in Bloom
• Fantasy of Lights
• Migration Festival

Help us plan events and initiatives that improve experiences for our residents and visitors. You can make a difference while meeting great people and learning new skills. Fill out our Committee Application Form to get started. 

If you don’t have enough time to commit to a committee but would still like to consider...

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