7773 Longyear Lane
An application to change the Zoning By-law has been received for the property at 7773 Longyear Lane. The application was submitted by Clark Consulting Services on behalf of Scott and Krystal Longyear and is now considered complete under the Planning Act.
A Public Meeting will be held to consider this application (File: ZB05-2025) on February 10, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. at Town Hall (56 Queen Street). The meeting is open to everyone and will also be live-streamed on the Municipality’s YouTube channel for those who do not wish to provide comments.
What is being proposed?
The property is currently zoned and designated for agricultural and environmental uses. At present, there are two houses on the property: the original home, and a newer, detached dwelling.
The applicant is asking the Municipality to:
- recognize the newer house as the main dwelling, and
- allow the original house to remain as an Additional Residential Unit (ARU).
To do this, the applicant is requesting a site-specific zoning change and several adjustments to zoning standards.
39 Pine Street North
An application to change the Zoning By-law has also been received for the property at 39 Pine Street North. The application was submitted by Martindale Planning Services on behalf of 2640573 Ontario Corp. and is now considered complete under the Planning Act.
A Public Meeting will be held to consider this application (File: ZB02-2024) on February 10, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. at Town Hall (56 Queen Street). The meeting is open to everyone and will also be live-streamed on the Municipality’s YouTube channel for those who do not wish to provide comments.
What is being proposed?
The property is currently used as a private high school and is designated as a heritage property under the Ontario Heritage Act. The owner is proposing to build a five‑storey student dormitory with 28 rooms on the southern portion of the property.
To allow this, the owner is requesting a site-specific zoning change to permit the proposed dormitory. The existing use of the school will be maintained.
More Information
More details about both applications are available on the Current Zoning By-law Amendment Applications page on the Municipality’s website, or in-person at the Municipal Development Team Office, 5 Mill Street South, Port Hope, Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
For more information about appeal rights, contact the planning division, by email or phone at 905-885-2431.
If you wish to be notified of the Municipality’s decision, you must submit a written request to the Municipality of Port Hope at 56 Queen Street, Port Hope, ON L1A 3Z9.
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