PUBLIC NOTICES

The Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing has amended the Building Code and made changes to the administrative provisions related to the enforcement of Part 8 “Sewage Systems” of the Building Code. These changes have been made to streamline and expedite the development process, save costs, and improve service delivery times on sewage permits and inspections. Effective May 1, 2026, the enforcement authority for sewage systems will be transferred from the North Bay Mattawa Conservation Authority to the Township of Armour. Administrative amendments to the Building Code will revise Table 1.7.1.1., Enforcement of the Provisions of the Act and Code Related to Sewage Systems, which forms part of Sentence 1.7.1.1.(1) of Division C. As a result, the authority to enforce the sewage system provisions under the Building Code and the Building Code Act will no longer fall under the jurisdiction of the North Bay Mattawa Conservation Authority. Instead, the building departments of the Townships of Perry, Seguin, McMurrich-Monteith, Armour, and the Municipality of McDougall will be responsible for issuing permits and enforcement of septic system provisions, including conducting inspections and issuing orders for remedial actions where necessary. SEWAGE SYSTEM/SEPTIC PROGRAM: To access the Township's webpage that contains details on the Sewage System Program and the applications, please click here. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS: Question 1 - For existing septic permits currently issued by NBMCA, will NBMCA complete these permits as part of the transition? As of May 1, 2026, the responsibility for building permit, regardless of where the permit was originally issued is transferred to the townships/municipality. Even if the building permit was submitted and issued through NMBCA, the townships/municipalities become the approval authority and point of contact for any ongoing review, amendments, conditions, inspections, or compliance. NMBCA will no longer administer or manage the permit beyond May 1, 2026. Question 2 - When does the NBMCA stop accepting Part 8 Building Permit applications in these geographies? The NBMCA will stop accepting Part 8 Sewage System applications effective May 1, 2026. In practice the last day NBMCA will accept Part 8 applications is on April 30, 2026. Starting May 1, 2026, the responsibility transfers to the applicable local municipalities/townships in the North Bay area. Question 3 - What happens to building permit application submitted but not yet issued before the transition date? Building permit applications for sewage systems that were submitted to NBMCA but not issued before May 1, 2026, will not be processed by NBMCA. Effective May 1, 2026, NBMCA has no authority to issue, continue, review, or administer these applications in these geographies. Where an application was validly submitted before May 1, 2026, the application will be transferred to the appropriate township or municipality, which will assume full authority and responsibility to complete the permitting process. Permit applicants will not be required to re‑submit their application solely due to the transfer of authority. NBMCA and the affected townships/municipalities are expected to coordinate the timely transfer of files and application materials to support continuity and minimize disruption for applicants. Question 4 – Would permit applicants that submitted and paid fees to NBMCA be required to submit addition building application fees to the township or municipality? Permit applicants who have already submitted an application and paid fees to NBMCA will not be required to pay additional application fees simply because authority transfers to the township or municipality. Question 5 - Who has authority to issue orders (e.g. order to comply on active permits? After May 1, 2026, the responsibility for building permit, issuing orders (e.g., stop work order to comply) regardless of where the permit was originally opened is transferred to the townships/municipality. Question 6 - Who assumes responsibility for ongoing compliance or enforcement files? As of May 1, 2026, all authority and responsibility transfers to the townships/municipality, which becomes the sole approval authority and point of contact for all matters moving forward. NBMCA will not continue, amend, enforce, or administer permits related to Part 8 “Sewage Systems” of the Building Code after May 1, 2026, in these geographies. Effective May 1, 2026, NBMCA has no authority for permitting, approvals, reviews, compliance, inspections, or administrative functions, regardless of whether a permit or application was originally opened with NBMCA. Where a matter spans both periods, coordination between authorities may be required to ensure a resolution. Question 7 - Can municipalities rely on approvals or inspections conducted by the former authority? Yes, municipalities may rely on approvals, inspections, and inspection records completed by the former authority (i.e., NBMCA) prior to the transition date. Municipalities are not required to redo inspections due to the transfer of authority. Question 8 – Would permit files, inspection reports, and drawings be transferred to municipalities? Yes, building permit files, inspection reports, drawings, and related records will be transferred from NMBCA to the townships and municipality. Records may be transferred in digital or hard‑copy format, depending on availability. Question 9 - Will municipalities adopt consistent policies, or may requirements differ between jurisdictions? Administrative practices may differ between municipalities. However, the building permit application form and technical requirements of the Building Code are the same across Ontario. Question 10 – Will the transition affect the period of time which a building permit is issued or refused? The prescribed time frames set out in Article 1.3.1.3. of Division C of Ontario’s Building Code continue to apply following the transition on May 1, 2026. Where a complete building permit application for a Part 8 sewage system was validly submitted to NBMCA prior to May 1, 2026, the applicable prescribed time frame is calculated from the date the application was complete, not from the date the file is transferred to the township or municipality. The transfer of authority does not restart or reset the prescribed time frame. If an application was incomplete at the time of transition, the prescribed time frame does not begin until the application is made complete. Any requests for additional information made prior to May 1, 2026, remain valid and may be carried forward by the township or municipality. As of May 1, 2026, the townships/municipality assumes responsibility for administering the application within the remaining prescribed time frame and in compliance with Article 1.3.1.3. of the Building Code. However, while efforts will be made to ensure a smooth transition, processing timelines could be temporarily affected. NBMCA and townships/municipalities are expected to coordinate the transfer of files to minimize delays and disruption for permit applicants.

The Township of Armour is grateful for the residents that are environmentally conscious and contribute to a cleaner and more beautiful municipal road system. Your efforts are very much appreciated and we look forward to working with you on this very important initiative. Your community pride has not gone unrecognized. Thank you for your volunteering hours! With your help, you beautify the Township and help animals by cleaning up the wild spaces where they live.

TRI-Council Shared Services Sub-Committee Armour Township, Burk’s Falls, Ryerson Township The purpose of the TRI-Council Shared Services Sub Committee (the “Committee”) is to strengthen communication, and collaborative recommendations regarding the delivery, performance, and future planning of shared municipal services among the participating municipalities and enhance transparency. The Committee will serve as a forum to: Discuss levels of service provided by each shared service; Support long-term planning and cost-sharing approaches; and Recommend actions to ensure efficient, equitable, and transparent management of shared services. The Committee is established solely in an advisory capacity. It has no delegated authority to make decisions, bind any municipality, or direct staff in any way. 

NOTICE: Office Closure Please be advised that the office will be closed Wednesday, May 20, 2026 for Staff training. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your patience and understanding.

The Township Office and Municipal Garage will be closed on Monday, May 18, 2026 in recognition of Victoria Day. The Landfill will be open from 10:00 am - 5:00 pm. Council and staff wish you a safe and happy holiday.

Notice of Passing of Zoning By-law No. 26-2026 TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Armour passed By-law No. 26-2026 on the 28th day of April, 2026, to Amend Zoning By-law 27-95 under Section 34 of the Planning Act, to add provisions comparable with the Ontario Building Code, that accessory shipping containers with floor areas greater than 15 m2 (161.5 sq. ft.) and/or exceeding a height of 3m (10 ft.) are defined as structures in the Armour Zoning By-law and subject to Zoning By-law Amendments, accordingly. The Amendment also adds provisions requiring a Zoning By-law Amendment for any structural alterations to a shipping container, including additional modification of openings, doors or windows or any addition of roofs, canopies, awnings or any attached structure. In addition, any approved structural alteration shall have been designed by a Professional Engineer. AND TAKE NOTICE that an appeal to the Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT) in respect to all or part of this Zoning By-law Amendment may be made by filing a notice of appeal with the Clerk either via the Ontario Land Tribunal e-file service (first-time users will need to register for a My Ontario Account) at olt.gov.on.ca/e-file-service by selecting Township of Armour as the Approval Authority or by mail to 56 Ontario Street, P.O. Box 533, Burk’s Falls, Ontario, P0A 1C0 no later that 4:30 p.m. on the 18 th day, of May, 2026. The filing of an appeal after 4:30 p.m., in person or electronically, will be deemed to have been received the next business day. The appeal fee of $1,100 can be paid online through e-file or by certified cheque/money order to the Minister of Finance, Province of Ontario. If you wish to appeal to the OLT or request a fee reduction for an appeal, forms are available from the OLT website at olt.gov.on.ca . If the e-file portal is down, you can submit your appeal to clerk@armourtownship.ca . Any appeal must be accompanied by a certified cheque/money order in the amount of $700.00 made payable to the Municipal Corporation of the Township of Armour. AND TAKE NOTICE that any only specific stakeholders, including the applicant, registered owners, the Minister, public bodies or specified persons may appeal the Zoning By-law Amendment to the OLT. A notice of appeal may not be filed by an unincorporated association or group. However, a notice of a appeal may be filed in the name of a specified person or registered owner who is a member of the association or the group on its behalf. NO PERSON OR PUBLIC BODY shall be added as a party to the Hearing of the appeal unless, before the By-law was passed, the person or public body made oral submissions at the public meeting or written submissions to the Council or, in the opinion of the OLT, there is reasonable grounds to add the person or public body as a party. AN EXPLANATION of the purpose and effect of the by-law passed is provided below. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION is available for review at the Armour Township office during regular business hours or by phone 705-382-3332. A copy of this Notice, email links, and additional information can also be found on the Armour website at www.armourtownship.ca or via email at deputyclerk@armourtownship.ca Dated at the Township of Armour this 29 th day of April, 2026. Charlene Watt, Clerk Township of Armour 56 Ontario Street, Box 533 Burk’s Falls, ON P0A 1C0 BY-LAW NO. 26-2026: PURPOSE AND EFFECT Explanatory Note: Lands Affected: This By-law applies to all lots of record in Armour Township zoned Rural (Ru), Commercial (C), Recreational Commercial (RC), Rural Industrial (M), and Industrial Extractive (MX) Zones under the provisions of the comprehensive Armour Township Zoning By-law No. 27-95 as amended. Present Zoning: Armour Township Zoning By-law No. 27-95, as amended, currently contains provisions requiring a building permit for any shipping container (known locally as sea cans) proposed as an accessory use to a permitted principal use, already existing on the same lot. Proposed Zoning: The Ontario Building Code (OBC) no longer requires a building permit for a shipping container as an accessory use equal to or less than 15 m2 (161.5 sq. ft.). This proposed Amendment clarifies the maximum floor area for shipping containers as accessory uses and thereby brings the provisions of Armour Zoning By-law in parallel with the OBC. By-Law Purpose: The purpose of this Amendment is to add provisions comparable with the Ontario Building Code, that accessory shipping containers with floor areas greater than 15 m2 (161.5 sq. ft.) and/or exceeding a height of 3m (10 ft.) are defined as structures in the Armour Zoning By-law and subject to Zoning By-law Amendments, accordingly. This proposed Amendment also adds provisions requiring a Zoning By-law Amendment for any structural alterations to a shipping container, including additional modification of openings, doors or windows or any addition of roofs, canopies, awnings or any attached structure. In addition, any approved structural alteration shall have been designed by a Professional Engineer. Official Plan: This proposed Amendment conforms with the regulations of the Armour Township Official Plan.

This year, we’re celebrating 51 years of the Ontario Building Code (OBC) — a cornerstone of public safety across the province. Since 1975, the OBC has helped shape how buildings are designed, built, and inspected, making our communities safer, stronger, and smarter. Join us all month long as we recognize the people, progress, and purpose behind building safety in Ontario. 🔗 https://www.oboa.on.ca/buildingsafetymonth2026

Issued: April 23, 2026 Road Maintenance and Spring Grading Now that temperatures have risen above the freezing mark, the Roads Department has begun spring grading on our gravel road network. Please be advised that it will take a couple of rounds of grading to effectively make the roads smoother following the spring thaw. We ask for patience with our roads crews as they work to service Armour Roads. Flooding and Washout Response (April 2026) Following the recent heavy rains and spring freshet, our roads crews have been working long hours to address significant flooding, washouts, and sinkholes throughout the Township. Many areas have been impacted, and the crews are focusing on repairing and reopening affected roads. Patience Requested: Our team is working diligently to repair damaged road shoulders and infrastructure, but many repairs are extensive. Safety Notice: The grader is a large, slow-moving piece of heavy equipment. Please slow down and yield the right of way when you come upon the grader. Driving Conditions: Continue to use caution, especially on gravel and low-lying roads. Do not drive through standing or moving water, and obey all posted road closure signs and barricades. Report Issues If you are aware of a dangerous washout or significant road damage that hasn't been marked, please contact the municipal office at (705) 382-3332. Thank you for your consideration, patience, and cooperation in keeping our roads safe. Dave Creasor A.Sc.t, CRS Road Supervisor P.O. Box #533, 56 Ontario Street Burks Falls, ON P0A 1C0 705-382-3332 roads@armourtownship.ca

The Township of Armour is hosting our annual Pitch-In week from April 19-25, 2026. Pre-register at the Township of Armour's Municipal Office and pick up your garbage bags and gloves. Participation Certificates will be issued to children under the age of 16, upon request.