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Items filtered by date: June 2018
Meet Pastor Tim and his family. They love spending quality time at our state of the art library, especially the children’s area - a family favorite with a variety of fun and educational activities for all age groups.
Living in a community with modern and easily accessible educational facilities is important to Tim and family as they desire holistic development that enriches quality of life.
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Concerning a Proposed Community Improvement Project Area and Community Improvement Plan
TAKE NOTICE that, in accordance with Section 28 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, as amended, the Township of Ignace will hold a Public Meeting on August 13th 2018, at 6pm at the Silver Tops Senior Center, to consider a Community Improvement Project Area and Community Improvement Plan (CIP).
Draft CIP can be downloaded here.
THE PURPOSE AND EFFECT of the proposed Community Improvement Plan is to support and promote the continued revitalization, redevelopment, and enhancement of the Township of Ignace. The proposed Community Improvement Project Area and CIP will provide a set of incentive programs to support this growth and development for the Township of Ignace.
THE SUBJECT LANDS encompass the entire Settlement Area of the Township of Ignace, as identified in the Official Plan for the Township of Ignace, as indicated in the key map. The CIP document is available for review at www.ignace.ca, and in hard copy at the Township Municipal Office (34 Main Street), and Ignace Public Library (36 Main Street).
ANY PERSON may attend the Public Meeting and/or make written or verbal representation either in support of or in opposition to the proposed Community Improvement Project Area and CIP.
FOR MORE INFORMATION about this matter, including information about appeal rights, contact Melissa McDonald, Planner, Township of Ignace (contact information below).
Additional information may be obtained between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. weekdays at the Township’s Municipal Office or by contacting:
Melissa McDonald
Planner
Township of Ignace
34 Main Street
Ignace, ON P0T 1T0
807-934-2202
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Dated at the Township of Ignace this 9th day of July, 2018
Committees
Application Forms and Fees
The Township of Ignace issues permits and licenses for the health, safety and protection of all our residents and community as a whole.
Application Forms
The following is a list of application forms, information and resources related to building and planning in the Township of Ignace:
- Change of Use Permit
- Municipal Building Permit Application
- Demolition Permit
- Additional Information for Building Permit to Construct
- Additional Information for a Permit to Demolish
- Additional Information for Plumbing
- Building and Moving Permit for Modular/Mobile Buildings/Structures
- Wood Burning Appliance
- Zoning Confirmation
- Committee of Adjustment- Consent Guidelines and Application
Fees
| Item | Fee ($) | Unit |
|---|---|---|
Residential Construction
| $ 5.25 | Per $1000 of construction |
Construction/Renovation other than Residential
| $ 5.25 | Per $1000 of construction |
Demolition Permit
| $ 5.25 | Per $1000 of construction |
| Change of Use Permit (Where alterations are not required) | $100.00 | Per Unit |
| Moving Permit | $100 | Per Unit |
| Conditional Permit (extra fee charged) | 50% | Of Total Permit Fee |
| Surcharge for Construction Starting Prior to Issuance of Permit | 200% | Of Total Permit Fee |
Minimum Permit Fees
|
| Per Project |
| Re-inspection Fee (starting second re-inspection) | $ 50.00 | Each Re-inspection |
Ignace is rolling out the welcome mat for investors.
The northwestern Ontario forestry town is set to unveil a promotional campaign and community readiness strategy on June 14 to showcase the new approach it’s taking toward future development that officials believe is surely coming their way.
Branding the event as “Explore our possibilities and celebrate our success,” the township is providing a slew of incentives to attract people and business, and offer a glimpse of the economic prospects in the hopper for the Trans-Canada Highway community, about a three-hour drive west of Thunder Bay.
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Building & Municipal Law
The Building Department is responsible for the implementation and administration of the Building Code Act / Ontario Building Code / Building By-Law, including the issuance and administration of building permits, to ensure compliance to regulations, and protection to the residents of Ignace.
The Municipal Law Department is responsible for the implementation and administration of municipal law (by-law). The enforcement of municipal law is administered by the Municipal Law Enforcement Officer.