Mapleton supports application to sever farm in half

Mapleton supports application to sever farm in half

MAPLETON – Council here is unanimously supportive of an application to sever an 80-hectare (195-acre) farm in half. The farm, located at 8150 Concession 3 near Conestogo Lake, currently includes a home and shops that will remain on the 41-hectare (101-acre) retained parcel. The land is prime agricultural. According to provincial planning regulations, agricultural severances are permitted as long as the lots are similar in size to other farms in …