News and Notices

Ordering now open for SSEA’s annual tree seedling program

Township of Severn and the Severn Sound Environmental Association (SSEA) are working together to provide property owners with low priced, native tree and shrub seedlings for planting in spring 2025.

The deadline for orders is Friday, January 17, 2025. 

Trees provide many benefits and continue to do so year after year.

Benefits include:

• absorbing carbon and air pollutants
• buffering noise (traffic, construction, etc.)
• capturing storm water and protecting the quality of our waterways
• energy conservation by...

Have your say on the Coldwater Fairgrounds Master Plan

Township of Severn has secured the services of pl.ural to develop a Master Plan (plan) for the Coldwater Fairgrounds that will guide the development, enhancement, and management of the property for the next 10 to 15 years. The plan will serve as a strategic roadmap to make sure that this recreational space aligns with the evolving needs of our community.

Coldwater Fairgrounds (11 Michael Anne Drive) is the most visited park in Severn according to resident surveys. It is a community hub and offers...

Notice of new Site Alteration and Fill By-law effective January 1, 2025

Township of Severn has completed updates to the Site Alteration and Fill By-law. The by-law was approved by Council on December 4, 2024 and takes effect January 1, 2025. 

Site Alteration is defined as any alteration to the existing grade of land through the movement, removal or placement of fill. Any alteration to the grade of the land including filling, dumping, extracting or moving soil must be performed in compliance with the Township of Severn By-law 2024-67, which regulates the removal of topsoil...

Notice of complete application: Public meeting scheduled for January 15

Township of Severn will be holding a hybrid Public Meeting on January 15, 2025, during the Planning and Development Committee meeting scheduled to begin at 9:00 a.m. in Council Chambers at Severn's Administration Office (1024 Hurlwood Lane) to consider the following Zoning By-law Amendment application under Section 34 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990.

Details of the application

The Planning and Development Committee will consider the Zoning By-law Amendment to amend Township Zoning By-law 2010-65, as...

Notice of December 24 to January 2 holiday office closure

Details of notice

Our Administration Office (1024 Hurlwood Lane, Severn) will be closed for the holiday season starting from Tuesday, December 24 at 12:00 p.m. We will reopen Thursday, January 2 at 8:30 a.m.

You can visit our website to:

• book your building inspection
• download our Building Permit Guide
• file an online by-law complaint (noise, parking, etc.)
• learn more about our Winter recreation programs
• register for a new E-Services account:
  • once registered, you will be able to easily view, pay, and manage...