Media Release: October 12, 2022 Stratford Town Council Meeting Summary
Posted on 10/14/2022
Image of a council table with words council meeting summaryFor Immediate Release: October 14, 2022

The following items were discussed at the regular monthly meeting of the Stratford Town Council held on Wednesday, October 12, 2022.

Tourism Accommodation Levy Bylaw

Stratford Town Council held first reading of the draft Tourism Accommodation Levy Bylaw. The draft bylaw will be shared publicly over the next couple of weeks to allow residents and accommodation owners to review and provide their comments and feedback.

Text Amendments Approved to Zoning and Development Bylaw

Second reading and adoption was held approving amendments to the Town’s Zoning and Development Bylaw, Bylaw #45. These text amendments bring updated language to improve the bylaw as well as changes to the Home Occupations section. A public meeting was held on July 27, 2022 with a period of time provided following to allow for comments to be received from the public.

Application Approved

Council approved a resolution for a 7920 sq. ft. commercial building as well as two-five storey mixed used buildings to be located on Irving Avenue. A height exemption allowing the five storey buildings to be constructed to 62’ was approved and approval granted subject to all of the conditions of the application.

Temporary Use Permit Issued

A resolution was approved for a Temporary Commercial Permit to allow a food truck to be located on parcel number 1011782, located at 14 Kinlock Road within the Mason Road Commercial (MRC) Zone. The permit is for no longer than 20 weeks.

Public Meeting Called

A public meeting has been called for November 23, 2022 at 7:00pm. The purpose of the meeting is to solicit input from the public on an application from the Gray Group (Concord Properties) for the development of the Cross Roads Urban Core Plan which requires a number of proposed rezonings and bylaw amendments within the core area. The meeting will be live-streamed and recorded to allow for full public participation.


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For more information please contact:
Wendy Watts, Community & Business Engagement Manager
Phone: (902) 569-1995
Email: [email protected]

Printable version: Media Release - Stratford Town Council Meeting Summary (October 14, 2022)
Agenda: October 12, 2022 Agenda
Recording: October 12, 2022