Send an email to the Planning Division and a Planner will be in touch with you within two business days.
We require a valid address, Assessment Roll Number or a Property Identification Number (PIN) of the property you are inquiring about.
Planning and Development
The Planning Division is responsible for the administration, review and processing of development applications submitted under the Planning Act, and prepares various Agreements and By-laws. We administer the City’s Official Plan and Secondary Plans, manage growth, and lead other policy initiatives.
Maps
Explore interactive maps and data tools.
Interested in Viewing an Electronic Hearing?
The general public and the media can view the Planning Advisory Committee webcast through the City of Kawartha Lakes livestream.
Commissioning Services
Have a development application that requires commissioning service? Please visit our Commissioner of Oaths webpage for more details on how we can help. This service is also offered at your local MP and MPP office:
- Jamie Schmale MP Constituency Office:
68 McLaughlin Road, Lindsay ON
705-324-2400 - Laurie Scott MPP Constituency Office:
14 Lindsay Street North, Lindsay ON
705-324-6654
Provincial Plans and Legislation
The Ontario Ministry of Municipal Affairs and the Ministry of Housing is responsible for provincial land use planning and policy development in Ontario. The Planning Act establishes the rules and processes for land use planning and describes how land uses may be controlled, changed, and how these decisions are made.
Other relevant legislation includes:
Explore Our Current Initiatives
The Planning Team is always working towards building a better Kawartha Lakes. Find out what we are up to!
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I submit a planning inquiry?
What is the zoning of my property?
A Zoning By-law establishes and regulates the use of land, its scale and intensity.
To check the zoning of a property in the City of Kawartha Lakes, use the City’s Planning and Property Viewer and review the applicable Zoning By-law text.
Please read the Unassumed Subdivisions FAQs
Have a Question?
Submit an Inquiry
- E-mail us at planningadmin@kawarthalakes.ca
- Call us at 705-324-9411 ext. 1231 or toll-free at 1-888-822-2225 ext. 1231
Schedule an Appointment
Our offices are located at 180 Kent Street West. ‘Drop in’ appointments are not available while the second floor remains closed to public access. You are welcome to schedule an appointment to meet with us.
- In person: Call us to make arrangements to pre-book a session with the appropriate member of our Team. In-person appointments are subject to meeting space and staff availability, in accordance with municipal procedures.
- On Zoom: Call us to make arrangements to pre-book a session with the appropriate member of our Team.
Contact Us
Kawartha Lakes
P.O. Box 9000, 26 Francis Street
Lindsay, ON, K9V 5R8
Telephone: 705-324-9411
Toll free at 1-888-822-2225
After-hours emergencies: 1-877-885-7337
