Current Planning Initiatives
The Planning Division is responsible for a wide variety of planning projects and initiatives. Take a look at what we are currently working on and stay up to date on project milestones and documents.
| For further information on Current Initiatives, please contact the Planning Division at planningadmin@kawarthalakes.ca or 705-324-9411 extension 1231. |
Current Development Applications
Notice of public meetings regarding development applications are posted on the notices section of our website. On that page, click 'Subscribe' to receive email updates for future notices.
On our Council and Committee Calendar, you will find the schedule of upcoming Council meetings and Planning Advisory Committee (PAC) meetings, along with their associated documents. That page also includes information on how to view Council and Committee meetings in-person or online.
Comprehensive Zoning By-law Review
Since amalgamation in 2001, the City of Kawartha Lakes has been challenged with administering 18 zoning by-laws. The combination of outdated standards and regulations between areas has prompted the decision to create one new comprehensive zoning by-law for the municipality.
The first phase is to consolidate the 14 rural township zoning by-laws. The consolidated Rural Zoning By-law (RZBL) was adopted by Council on May 21, 2024. A number of appeals were filed against Council's adoption of the new by-law.
The appeals have now been withdrawn or decided by the Tribunal, and the Tribunal has closed its appeal file. The Rural Zoning By-law is therefore in force and effect.
Please see the Zoning page for a copy of the RZBL and its schedules.
The remaining 4 urban zoning by-laws are planned to be consolidated at a future date.
Growth Management Strategy
The City of Kawartha Lakes continues to attract new residents, businesses, and investment. To help plan for future growth, the City completed a new Growth Management Strategy (GMS) in 2025. The GMS forecasts the City’s grow to approximately 130,000 residents and 40,600 jobs by 2051.
The City's new GMS will plan for population growth, housing and employment needs, and coordinate with infrastructure investments to the year 2051. The new GMS establishes a foundation for the forthcoming update of the City’s Official Plan.
The 2025 GMS was presented to the Committee of the Whole on February 4, 2025, then approved by Council on February 18, 2025.
View the February 4, 2025 presentation.
View the Supplementary Growth and Urban Land Needs Analysis.
This is the second GMS the City has completed; view the City's first GMS; completed in 2010 and updated in 2011.
Municipal Planning Data Reporting
Every quarter the City is required to send Planning application data including processing timelines to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing as per Regulation 73/23. This report includes data for the below listed applications.
- Official Plan Amendment Applications
- Zoning By-law Amendment Applications
- Site Plan Applications
- Minor Variance Applications
- Land Severance (Consent) Applications
- Plan of Subdivision Applications
- Plan of Condominium Applications
- Condominium Registrations
- Minister's Zoning Order
City of Kawartha Lakes Planning Data Report - Schedule 4 Summary Q4, 2024 Revised
City of Kawartha Lakes Planning Data Report - Schedule 4 Summary Q1, 2025
City of Kawartha Lakes Planning Data Report - Schedule 4 Summary Q2, 2025
City of Kawartha Lakes Planning Data Report - Schedule 4 Summary Q3, 2025 Revised
City of Kawartha Lakes Planning Data Report - Schedule 4 Summary Q4, 2025
City of Kawartha Lakes Planning Data Report - Schedule 4 Summary Q1, 2026
City of Kawartha Lakes Planning Data Report - Schedule 4 Summary Q2, 2026
Questions?
Should you have any questions or concerns regarding these projects, please
- 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
