Notice of a Public Meeting with respect to a new Site Alteration (Fill) By-law

The Township of Brock will hold a Public Meeting to consider the passing of a by-law to adopt a new site alteration (fill) by-law under Section 142 of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c.25, as amended, at the Council Meeting on June 15, 2026.

Purpose and Effect
The Township of Brock is proposing to adopt a new site alteration (fill) by-law to ensure the by-law is up to date with current provincial regulations and is easier to both understand and implement to more effectively protect properties, roads, and the environment.

The key changes in the proposed new site alteration (fill) by-law include:

• Clearer policies to better reflect current provincial regulations;
• Improved permit process and exemptions, including exemptions based on lot size;
• Stronger enforcement measures, including the creation of set fines that allow enforcement officers to issue tickets immediately for violations;
• Greater transparency through clearer application requirements and refund policies;
• More flexibility for farms to better support farmers.

A copy of the proposed new by-law is available on the Township’s website at: www.townshipofbrock.ca/building-and-business-development/building-and-renovating/site-alteration-fill-permits/ 

The proposed by-law is also available to the public for inspection at the Township of Brock Municipal Office during regular business hours – 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday or by contacting the Building Admin at billie.clark@brock.ca.

Public Meeting
The Council of the Township of Brock is holding a Public Meeting to provide interested parties the opportunity to learn more about the proposed by-law and make comments before any decisions are made. This public meeting will be held on:

Monday, June 15 at 10:00 AM
Residents can participate in person or electronically

This meeting will be a hybrid meeting where people can attend in person in the Council Chambers at the Township offices at 1 Cameron St. E in Cannington or join the meeting electronically. Should you wish to participate electronically and speak during the meeting to provide comments, please register with the Clerk’s Department in advance of the meeting by emailing clerks@brock.ca

This meeting can be watched live or a recording of the meeting will be posted afterwards on the Township’s website. Click on the June 15th meeting date and view the video link or HTML version of the Council meeting agenda to follow along with the agenda and video at the same time. Please note the livestream video will not be available until just before the meeting starts at 10:00am. www.townshipofbrock.ca/municipal-office/mayor-and-council/council-meetings/ 

Should you have any questions about how to participate in the Public Meeting, please email clerks@brock.ca or call 705-432-2355 and request the Clerk’s Department.

Comments or Questions
Any person may attend the public meeting and/or make written or oral submissions either in support of, or in opposition to, the proposed new by-law. Written comments or questions can be provided before or after the meeting to the Township.

For more information and/or to receive further notifications regarding this matter, please contact:

Billie Clark, Building/Planning Admin
Township of Brock, 1 Cameron Street East, Cannington, ON L0E 1E0
705-432-2355 ext.230 or billie.clark@brock.ca

If you have accessibility needs and require alternate formats or other accommodations, please contact Township Clerk’s Office by telephone at 705-432-2355 or by email at clerks@brock.ca.

Dated at the Township of Brock on May 15, 2026