Perth committee to host public hearing for proposal of additional residential units on Parkside Way
The Town of Perth’s Committee of Adjustment will consider an application seeking several minor variances to allow additional residential units in a propose semi-detached development on Parkside Way.
In accordance with the Section 45 of the Planning Act, a public hearing has been scheduled for 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2026 at Perth Town Hall, located at 80 Gore Street East.
In a notice issued on Friday, July 24, 2026 by the Town of Perth, officials shared that the application specifically concerns 129-131 Parkside Way, legally described as Lot 44. The lands are currently zoned R which allows for residential development, however, the applicant is seeking an adjustment to the Town’s zoning bylaw to permit the building of additional residential units within the semi-detached homes.
According to town officials, the proposed variances include:
- Increased proposed floor area for additional residential units of 44.92 sq m
- Variations to access/egress to driveways
- Reduction in minimum front yard setback from 6 m to 5.53
- An increase in lot coverage from 40% to 48.71%
For more about this project, residents are encouraged to contact Joanna Bowes at jbowes@perth.ca between 8:30 a.m. and 4 p.m on weekdays. You can also stop by the Planning Department at the Town Hall or visit the Town of Perth Website.
Residents are also being reminded that signed, written submissions will be accepted by the Secretary- Treasurer prior to, or during the hearing and these submissions will be available for inspection by any interested party.
“In addition, if a party, who is notified, does not attend the hearing, the Committee of Adjustment can proceed and the party is not entitled to any further notice of hearings,” town officials clarified.