Land use planning heps manage the use of land and resources throughout the Township of North Frontenac. The land us planning process balances the interests of individual property owners with the wider needs and objectives of the community. This process helps to improve quality of life and ensures our community can thrive.
Learn about the vision, laws, policies and processes for land use in Ontario:
County of Frontenac Official Plan
Planning Inquiries
Please complete the Planning Intake Form with as much detail as possible to help staff understand the nature of your request and provide guidance accordingly. A response to your inquiry will be provided within 3 to 5 business days. Please note the intake form is not a planning application.
Types of Planning Applications
The County of Frontenac provides planning services to the Township of North Frontenac.
Application for Minor Variance
A Minor Variance is an application to request a small change or permission from the specific requirements of the Township's Zoning By-law. The variance can relate to the land; building or structure; of the use of the building or structure. The Committee of Adjustment makes the decisions on all Minor Variance applications.
Examples of a Minor Variance include:
- New buildings or additions to existing buildings where the proposal does not comply with one or more requirements of the zoning by-law
- New accessory buildings such as garages and sheds where the proposal does not comply with one or more requirements of the zoning by-law
- Enlargement, extension or change of use to any legal non-conforming building
Note: If a Minor Variance is required for a proposed development, the application must be approved and finalized before any required building permit(s) can be issued.
Application for Consent
A consent refers to the formal permission given by a municipality in relation to changes to a property. An application for Consent is required for severances (creation of new lots); lot additions; easements/rights-of-way; and to register or discharge mortgages.
An application for consent may be considered and approved by Township staff under Delegated Approval ; or by the Committee of Adjustment.
Application for Official Plan Amendment/Zoning By-law Amendment
An Official Plan Amendment (OPA) is the process through which the Township approves changes to policies and/or designations within the Official Plan. If a property owner wants to develop a property in a way that is not permitted in the Official Plan, an OPA is required.
A Zoning By-law Amendment (ZBLA) is the process through which the Township approves changes to how lands are used for specific purposes. If a property owner wants to develop a property in a way that is not permitted in the Zoning By-law, a ZBLA is required.
North Frontenac Council is the approval authority for Official Plan Amendment applications and Zoning By-law Amendment applications.
Need more information?
Please submit your request through the Planning Intake Form above; or contact the Township's Planning Department
Telephone: (613) 479-2231 ext. 231
Email: deputyclerk@northfrontenac.ca
Planning Application Fees and Payment Options
The fees for planning processes and applications can be found in the Township's Fees and Charges By-law.
The following payment options are available:
- Debit, Cheque or Cash in person at the Municipal Office at 6648 Road 506, Plevna
- Cheque made payable to the Township of North Frontenac via mail or drop box at the Municipal Office - please clearly identify the location of the project/owner with the payment
- Etransfer to the Treasury Department - please contact planning staff for further details
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The Township of North Frontenac established a Committee of Adjustment to consider applications for consents and minor variances. All Committee meetings are open to the public. The Committee has general and special powers, including:
Committee meetings are generally held on the third Monday of each month in the Council Chambers at the Municipal Office beginning at 1:00 p.m. Agendas and Minutes of Committee meetings can be viewed on the Township’s Website. Members of the public are encouraged to attend meetings in person or electronically through Zoom. |
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A Zoning Compliance Letter can be requested by a solicitor; real estate agent; or potential buyer for a property for sale within the Township of North Frontenac for a fee of $120 per tax roll #/property. Please send the request to deputyclerk@northfrontenac.ca The turnaround time for this service is 5 business days from the receipt of payment.
NOTE: We may be able to accommodate urgent requests (within 2 business days) depending on staffing levels and volume of work. A fee of $240 applies to these requests. Applicants must contact Planning staff prior to submitting any urgent requests. |
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