Call for New Members

The Climate Change Advisory Panel (CCAP) is a group of residents and elected officials working together to help make Perth a more sustainable, climate-conscious community.
We’re currently looking to fill three positions:

1 citizen member (open to any adult resident or property owner in Perth)
1 student from St. John Catholic High School (must be a Perth resident)
1 student from Perth & District Collegiate Institute (must be a Perth resident)

If you're passionate about local climate action and want to contribute to a greener future for Perth, we encourage you to apply and help guide environmental initiatives for the remainder of the Council term.
To qualify, applicants must be a resident or property owner of Perth. We encourage those with experience in environmental science, sustainability, environmental engineering, urban planning, policy development, or data analysis.
Visit https://forms.perth.ca/Application-to-Serve-on-the-CCAP for more information and to apply. Applications must be submitted by 12 p.m. on Friday, May 30, 2025.

Town Hall Exterior Washrooms Closed for Renovation

Alternative washrooms (including accessible facilities) are available at:

Crystal Palace
31 Basin Lane
Monday-Sunday | 8 a.m.-7 p.m.

Terrace on the Tay
34 Mill St.
Monday-Sunday | 8 a.m.-7 p.m.

Perth Museum/Visitor Information Centre
11 Gore St. E.
Wednesday-Sunday | 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Town Hall (Interior)
80 Gore St. E.
Monday-Friday | 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m.

Planning and Development

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

Jamie Rathwell, 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

(Case Number OLT-23-000534)

Ontario Land Tribunal Case vs. CAIVAN (Perth GC) Limited

For updates regarding the OLT Case pertaining to CAIVAN (Perth GC) Limited, visit the Engage Perth page.

Engage Perth

Residents are encouraged to provide comments on any open applications. Comments can be provided through this form.

Resubmissions

Note: A Public Meeting was held on April 19, 2021. Comments were received from agencies and the public at that time. Resubmission was received by Lanark County and Town Staff are in the process of reviewing it to draft conditions. As per Bill 23, another public meeting will not be held.

Caivan (Perth GC) Limited - OPA-01-2023, ZBL-03-2023

Press Releases

Witness Statements

Application Documents

PLEASE NOTE: Additional review fees are payable to the Rideau Valley Conservation Authority

Upon receiving your application from the municipality, Rideau Valley Conservation Authority will contact you for the review fee based on the information you have provided.

Please review the Conservation Authority’s fee schedule.

Town of Perth

Lanark County

Rideau Valley Conservation Authority

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 is managed by the upper-tier municipality, Lanark County. They have a number of housing assistance programs available for eligible applicants. These include;
  • Adult Supportive Housing
  • Homemakers
  • Homeownership Down Payment Assistance
  • Housing Assistance Program (HAP)
  • Portable Housing Benefit
  • Renovate
For more information and to apply, visit the Lanark County Housing Services webpage or call 613-267-4200 ext. 2402.

Please see By-law No. 4892 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 for a Tree Cutting Permit before going ahead with the removal.

The Development Support Team (DST) is made up of Town staff who have a responsibility for economic growth.

The DST:

  • is a one-stop shop for a developer to meet with all the key stakeholders
  • delivers a coordinated response with the aim of facilitating development in our community

The team meets at least once a month to discuss and review:

  • Current development initiatives
  • Future development strategies
  • Barriers to development
  • Proponents of development

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.

The Comprehensive Zoning By-law No. 3558 is a legally enforceable document that regulates the development of all lands within the Town of Perth.

  • The Zoning Map or Schedule "A" to the By-law assigns different zones to various areas throughout the Town based on the type and form of development to be permitted in each area.
  • For each zone category the by-law specifies uses permitted (e.g. residential or commercial) and creates specific regulations for the size, location and height of buildings and structures on individual lots and for the minimum lot size for different types of uses.
  • The general provisions in Part 4 of By-law No. 3358 establish regulations applicable in more than one zone and addresses such issues as parking requirements, parking lot design standards, fencing regulations and separation requirements to maintain minimum distances between different types of land use.

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.

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.

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. 

Application For Consent

Guide To The Consent Process

Checklist For Submitting Applications

View the consent fees for 2025

Lanark County Growth Management Strategy - Draft Report
Lanark County Growth Management Strategy - Presentation to Council
Lanark County ARMP and GMS Consultation Notice (Feb 14, 2025)

Contact Us

Town of Perth
Town Hall
80 Gore Street East
Perth, Ontario
K7H 1H9
Telephone: (613) 267-3311
Fax: (613) 267-5635
Email

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