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Saugeen Shores Council debates draft Cultural Heritage Master Plan Concerns for the rights of owners of heritage properties in Saugeen Shores were voiced by several Town councillors during Jan. 13 debate of a draft Cultural Heritage Master Plan (CHMP), that consultants developed as a planning tool to improve identification, evaluation, protection and commemoration of …
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Concerns new parking requirements will create problems in Saugeen Shores Parking requirements in Saugeen Shores for new residential units and for EV charging stations continued to raise concern with some Town councillors during debate of the latest council-driven changes to the Town Zoning Bylaw, designed to support intensification and a range of housing options.
Town doubles down on annual housing allowance support
Apr 16, 2024 · Saugeen Shores councillors doubled down on their support for the Bruce County Municipal Housing Allowance Program at their April 8 meeting, authorizing the transfer of $150,000 to the County that administers the program, i nitiated in September of 2022. It currently provides a housing allowance of $590/month to 27 households in Bruce County.
Options to rebuild/restore/replace Southampton Cenotaph …
1 day ago · Article content. The scope of discussion on the future of the Southampton Cenotaph/ Cairn/Cross was both narrowed and possibly widened by members of an ad hoc committee, tasked by Town Council to provide a recommendation on what should be done to upgrade, rebuild, restore, and/or replace the Highway St. Cenotaph/ Cairn/ Cross.
Saugeen Shores property owners face a 4.1 percent tax increase
Dec 12, 2024 · With an $11.7 million operating budget, $10.3 million in capital expenses, $44 million in debt, and a $1.9 million debt-driven transfer to reserves, the budget requires $24.9 million in taxes and that means a 4.1 per cent blended (Town, …
Fighting the affordable housing crisis in Saugeen Shores
Nov 14, 2023 · Article content. Stories of futile apartment searches, sky-high rents and people forced to leave Saugeen Shores because they couldn’t afford to live here were shared by some in an audience of approximately 40 people at the first community meeting hosted by the local housing advocacy group, United Housing for All, (UHfA), at Port Elgin United Church.
Town budget balances wants and needs
Nov 29, 2024 · Article content. If the 2025 Business Plan/budget on the table when Town councillors wrapped up two full days of talks is approved Dec. 6, the average Saugeen Shores taxpayer would pay an additional $196 for blended Town/County/school board taxes next year.
Developer scolded by councillors for building without a permit
Oct 17, 2023 · Steeper said the three units would provide live/work opportunities for the employees of two businesses on site. Steeper noted the public comments from a neighbouring property owner relating to previous bylaw infractions, parking concerns, and the proximity of the agricultural building to the road.
Aquatic and Wellness Centre update | The Shoreline Beacon
Sep 26, 2024 · Article content. $1.7 million and growing. The “Just Add Water” fundraising campaign’s continued success was included in the latest Aquatic and Wellness Centre (AWC) update to Town councillors that showed the $49.9 million project is trending on budget and on time for a (revised) fall 2025 full opening.