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.
COVID-19 Planning Process
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Please be advised the submission process for Planning and Building applications has changed to accommodate physical distancing practices and staffing during the COVID-19 pandemic. The following drop-off options are available Monday to Friday from 8:30am to 4:30pm:
If the item is larger (eg. drawings) and will not fit in the black dropbox:
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View Electronic Public Hearings |
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The general public and the media can view the Planning Advisory Committee webcast through the City of Kawartha Lakes livestream. | ||
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The City of Kawartha Lakes City Hall is temporarily closed to the public to help stop the spread of COVID-19. While the public is not able to attend Planning Advisory Committee meetings in-person, there are several ways in which the general public can provide submissions to the Members of the Planning Advisory Committee. Submit comments in writing: Submit comments in writing to the City of Kawartha Lakes, Clerk’s Office, 26 Francis Street, P.O. Box 9000, Lindsay, Ontario, K9V 5R8, prior to this meeting or by email to agendaitems@kawarthalakes.ca. Comments received by 4:00 p.m. the day before the meeting will be provided to Members of the Planning Advisory Committee prior to the meeting. Register to speak at the Planning Advisory Committee Meeting via electronic participation: Should you wish to speak at the Planning Advisory Committee meeting, please email Clerk’s Office at clerks@kawarthalakes.ca. Please include:
Notwithstanding the deadlines noted above, members of the public are requested to register as soon as possible in order to facilitate an orderly registration process and meeting. Members of the public are encouraged to email written comments to agendaitems@kawarthalakes.ca prior to the meeting even if they choose to register to speak at the meeting via electronic participation in order for the Planning Advisory Committee Members to have their comments in the event they are not successful in joining the electronic meeting.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I submit a planning inquiry? |
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. |
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. |
Resources
Development Applications |
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The Planning Division is responsible for processing development applications under the Planning Act. We encourage early consultation as a first step through the following streams:
Application forms and guides are available on the Development Applications page. |
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Development Engineering |
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Official Plans and Secondary Plans |
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Planning Fees |
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The Planning Division processes all land use applications under the Planning Act and related inquiries. The tables below reflect frequently sought applications and inquiries; for complete details and all applicable fees not included below please refer to the City’s Consolidated Fees By-Law 2020-137:
*Other applicable fees may include: advertising, stamping fee, registration, legal, preparation of agreements; applications for renewable energy and telecommunications, final approvals, combined applications; review, permit and licence fees for various items including sewage systems, pools, additional residential units, patios; conservation authority fees; and other administrative fees. |
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Provincial Plans and Legislation |
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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: |
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Zoning By-Laws |
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Zoning By-laws govern the detailed use of land, the placement and size of building and structures, and other matters such as parking, loading, and landscaping. The City has 19 zoning by-laws that cover the City of Kawartha Lakes.
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Current Planning Initiatives
Current Development Applications |
Notice of public meetings regarding development applications will be posted on the notices section of our website. You can view a schedule of upcoming Council and Planning Committee meetings and associated documents on our Council and Committee Calendar. |
Additional Residential Units |
The Province has made amendments to the Planning Act through Bill 108/Regulation 299 to allow Additional Residential Units (ARUs) on eligible properties, replacing the legislation authorizing Second Units. The amendment has the effect of allowing up to 2 ARUs for every primary residential unit, where one ARU may be attached to the primary residential unit, and one ARU may be in a detached, accessory building to the primary residential unit. Eligible primary dwelling units include a single detached, semi-detached or townhouse. At the December 15, 2020 Council meeting, Council adopted the following By-laws to establish new policies and regulations for ARUs in the City of Kawartha Lakes.
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Aggregate Policy Review (OPA 11) |
Aggregates Policy Review will update the City’s Official Plan mineral aggregate policies through an Official Plan Amendment process (‘OPA 11’). |
Comprehensive Zoning By-law Review |
New Zoning By-law Project will consolidate the regulations of the City’s 19 Zoning By-laws. |
Growth Management Strategy |
The City of Kawartha Lakes is expected to grow to 117,000 people and 39,000 jobs by 2051. To plan for this growth, the City’s Planning Division is initiating a new Growth Management Strategy (GMS). This is the second GMS exercise the City is administering; the City’s first GMS was completed in 2010 and updated in 2011. In accordance with provincial requirements, 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 will establish a foundation for the forthcoming update of the City’s Official Plan, which is also referred to as the municipal comprehensive review (MCR). At this time, the City is requesting proposals from consultants to provide the professional services necessary to prepare the City’s new GMS. More information and resources will be made available in the spring of 2021. |
Source Water Protection OPA and ZBA |
In accordance with the requirements in the Clean Water Act, 2006, and the Source Protection Plans for the Trent and the South Georgian Bay Lake Simcoe regions, Council adopted By-laws at the November 17th Council meeting to establish policies and provisions to protect existing and future sources of municipal residential drinking water at Wellhead Protection Areas and Intake Protection Zones. Protecting water at its source is the first line of defense in a multi-barrier approach that protects drinking water from contamination and overuse, human health and the environment. |
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