The Planning and Development Department, with a staff complement of 7 full time positions, is headed by the Director of Planning and Development who is a member of the Township's Senior Management team. The Department comprises three Divisions: Planning Services, Building Services and By-law Enforcement Services.

Planning & Development Department Staff Listing and Contacts

Planning Services

The Planning Services Division includes long range planning and development control planning and is responsible for:

• all land use planning functions, including the maintenance and upkeep of the Township's Official Plan and General Zoning By-law,
• processing of site specific applications for amendments to the Official Plan and Zoning By-law, including the preparation and circulation of all required statutory notices and the drafting of related by-laws,
• processing of applications for Plans of Subdivision/Condominiums, including the negotiation and preparation of all related agreements,
• processing applications for Consent and Minor Variance Applications including the preparation and circulation of all required notices,
• provides general information to the public in response to telephone, counter, and written inquiries.

Additional Information on Planning Services & Forms

Building

The Building Services Division is responsible for the enforcement of the Ontario Building Code. The Building Services Division processes applications for Building Permits including the examination of plans and specifications and reviewing applications for compliance with the Zoning By-law and Subdivision Agreement conditions. The Division undertakes field inspections of construction projects including enforcement action, as required, to gain compliance. The Division also provides information to the public in response to telephone, counter, and written inquiries.

Forms & By-laws

Building Permit Application
Building Permit By-law No. 2005-59

By-law Note: "This edition is prepared for purposes of convenience only and for accurate reference, recourse should be had to the official documents in the Office of the Clerk at 450 Park Street, Victoria Harbour, Ontario"

Additional Information on Building Services