Planning Services
The Development Department is responsible for aiding residents and businesses in all aspects of planning and development for projects big and small.
Questions? Contact us today;
Joanna Bowes, Director
613-267-3311 ext. 2235
Nancy Wartman, Planning Consultant
613-267-3311 ext. 2251
Hailey Mahon, Administrative Assistant - Development Services/CAO
613-267-3311 ext. 2252
For building permit information, visit our Building Services page
Update regarding CAIVAN (Perth GC) Limited (Case Number OLT-23-000534). The initial merit hearing has been adjourned. A fourth Case Management Conference has been scheduled for Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2024 at 10 a.m. Members of the public are welcome to attend and can join virtually or by telephone at 1-888-299-1889 (Access code: 656-004-293). The Merit Hearing has been rescheduled to take place from Monday, Feb. 10 to Friday, Feb. 28, 2025. More details can be found here.
View the Revised Plan Concept Plan from CAIVAN (Perth GC) Limited.
Fee Schedule/Development Charges |
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Town of Perth
Lanark County Rideau Valley Conservation Authority |
Planning for Development |
About Bill 23 |
| Bill 23, the More Homes Built Faster Act, 2022, brought forth a number of changes to the land use approvals system in the province. Learn more about these changes. |
Affordable Housing |
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Affordable housing is managed by the upper-tier municipality, Lanark County. They have a number of housing assistance programs available for eligible applicants. These include;
For more information and to apply, visit the Lanark County Housing Services webpage or call 613-267-4200 ext. 2402.
Learn more about the Lanark County Affordable Housing Strategy
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Secondary Unit Grant Program |
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The Secondary Unit Grant Program provides homeowners with a grant of up to $5,000 to construct either an addition to an existing house as an additional dwelling or an accessory structure functioning as a second dwelling on the property. |
Tree Removal Information |
| Please see the Tree Removal Info Sheet for guidelines that will help you know if you can remove a tree or trees from your property, or you if you need to contact the Town before going ahead with the removal. |
Development Support Team (DST) |
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The Development Support Team (DST) is made up of Town staff who have a responsibility for economic growth. The DST:
The team meets at least once a month to discuss and review:
Let us assist you in managing the barriers prohibiting your development from occurring. If you are a developer or are interested in investing in the Town of Perth, we encourage you to meet with the team. To arrange a meeting with the Development Support Team, contact the Planning Department at (613) 267-3311 ext. 2235 or complete the scheduling form. |
Zoning |
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The Comprehensive Zoning By-law No. 3558 is a legally enforceable document that regulates the development of all lands within the Town of Perth.
To change the uses permitted on a property or to make significant changes to the requirements limiting size or location of buildings requires an Application for a Zoning Amendment. Minor variations to zoning requirements may be considered under an application to the Town's Committee of Adjustment. The Planning Act establishes the requirements for both processes including mandatory public notification procedures. It is recommended that people with zoning or development inquiries call the Department in advance to ensure staff and the necessary information will be available: 613-267-3311, extension 2252 or 2235. The zoning information provided on this website, including zoning map and the text of Zoning By-law No. 3358, are provided for general information purposes only. In the event of a dispute, the final determination of the zoning applicable to an individual lot will be based on the original Zoning By-law and Schedule and any amendments to the by-law. |
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Official Plan |
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Click here for details on the Official Plan Update Official Plan (OP) - Consolidated 2019 This is a working consolidation of the Official Plan (OP) for the Town of Perth updated as of September 2019. The Amendments table lists all approved amendments. For complete accuracy, reference to individual amendments is recommended.
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Infrastructure Master Plans |
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County of Lanark - approval authority for severances and subdivisions |
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The County of Lanark has the authority to approve consents (severances), plans of subdivision and condominium, part-lot control by-laws, local Official Plan Amendments, and local Official Plan 5-Year Reviews. View Lanark County's Development and Land Use Planning page for more information. Consent applications report to the Land Division Committee. Subdivision, condominium and official plan amendment application report to the economic development committee of Lanark County council. |