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December 4, 2025
Council Highlights
Development Applications
One development report was presented for consideration:
• ZBA-23/25 Heritage Grown Inc. Rezoning Application
Council approved the application. The by-law to confirm the approval was adopted
later in the meeting.
LPRCA Budget
Council received the draft budget from the Long Point Region Conservation Authority.
The draft included an increase to Bayham’s portion by $725, or 0.68 percent. Council
resolved to submit correspondence to the LPRCA, asking to have Bayham’s portion
reduced to 0 percent for 2026.
Correspondence Received
Council received a number of pieces of correspondence related to further legislative
changes affecting municipalities. Much discussion was had in regards to Bill 60.
Specifically, changes that would require local service policies for any municipality that
levies development charges, and the newly-introduced Water and Wastewater Public
Corporations Act, 2025, that may provide the province the ability to establish
municipal service corporations for water-related systems without the usual public
consultation and public oversight.
2026 Rates and Fees Update
The Clerk presented a report on annual, recommended rates and fees changes for
2026. The recommendations included previous direction on paid parking rates at the
East Beach, new telecommunications permitting fees, increased garbage bag tag
rates, signage fees for Additional Residential Units (ARUs), and private stormwater
connection charges.
Planning and water/wastewater fees were also recommended to increase by October
CPI.
Council approved the changes. A by-law to confirm the changes will be presented to
Council on December 18, 2025.
For further details, view the meeting agenda and minutes HERE
and watch the YouTube live-stream HERE
DATED at the Municipality of Bayham this 5th day of December, 2025.
Municipality of Bayham
PO Box 160
56169 Heritage Line
Straffordville, ON N0J 1Y0
Telephone: 519-866-5521