The Corporation Of The Municipality Of Sioux Lookout Statutory Public Meeting
The meeting focused on a Zoning By-law Amendment application (Z08-2026) for the property at 15 Fair Street. The proposal involves severing the site into three lots: a retained lot for the existing emergency shelter and post-secondary educational uses, a severed lot designated for future multi-residential development, and a second severed lot containing an existing soccer field to be transferred to the municipality. The discussion covered the necessary rezoning of these parcels into Institutional, Multiple Residential, and Open Space zones, including specific zoning exceptions. Key considerations included addressing public correspondence regarding privacy, potential traffic impacts, and noise mitigation related to the nearby railway yard, as well as the proposed authorization of By-law 63-26 to formalize these land-use changes.
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Corporation of the Municipality of Sioux Lookout Regular Council Meeting
The Council meeting agenda addressed the transition to permanent Daylight Savings Time, the award of the contract for Umfreville Trail winter maintenance, and the final results of the 2026 Community Choice Project. Additionally, the Council reviewed the authority to tax vacant land and buildings, examined the status of the 2026 municipal operating budget, and considered a motion for the installation of a stoplight at the intersection of Wellington Street and 5th Avenue.
Sep 16, 2026·Board meeting agenda packet
The Corporation Of The Municipality Of Sioux Lookout Statutory Public Meeting
The Statutory Public Meeting addressed two primary topics: a Section 26 meeting under the Planning Act to review the municipality's Official Plan and Zoning By-law, and an application regarding 75 Fifth Avenue. The Official Plan review focused on updating land use planning tools, incorporating recent legislative changes such as the 2024 Provincial Planning Statement, and establishing a project timeline for future public consultation and document adoption. For the 75 Fifth Avenue application, the meeting discussed proposals for an Official Plan Amendment and a Zoning By-law Amendment to re-designate the property from Institutional to Residential to permit the development of quadruplex dwellings. Council considered resolutions to adopt By-law No. 56-26 and By-law No. 57-26 associated with these amendments, contingent upon the feedback received during the session.
Sep 16, 2026·Board meeting
Municipality of Sioux Lookout Council Meeting
The Council meeting involved several legislative and planning actions, including the approval of a fireworks regulatory by-law, the establishment of a Community Beautification Committee and a Museum Committee, and the award of contracts for pedestrian crossover design and sign asset management. Several planning applications were discussed and approved, including official plan and zoning by-law amendments for properties on Third Street, Fair Street, Drayton Road, and Seventh Avenue. The Council also reviewed various staff reports, including the 2027 budget for the Sioux Lookout OPP Detachment Board and internship applications for municipal committee and museum roles. Furthermore, the Council authorized the transfer of funds for infrastructure and traffic control projects, and conducted closed sessions regarding land acquisition and negotiations.
