Planning

Land use planning is the process of managing growth in order to meet the community’s needs and to address challenges associated with development. The goal of the planning process is to build complete and healthy communities through the efficient use of land. Planning and development affect many aspects of our community such as housing, transportation, infrastructure, municipal services, parks and recreation, cultural and natural heritage, and economic growth.

The Government of Ontario sets out the ground rules and directions for land use planning through the Planning Act and the Provincial Planning Statement. The County of Frontenac provides planning services to the Township of North Frontenac.

The Township's Official Plan and Zoning By-law outline specific conditions and requirements for development. Property owners may apply for an amendment to the Township's Official Plan or Zoning By-law to be considered by North Frontenac Council.

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.

Planning Intake Form

Planning Application Fees and Payment Options

The fees for planning processes and applications can be found in Schedule 'E' of 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

 Additional Planning Information

Applications and Guides

Planning Applications are listed below and are subject to change.  Please contact the Planning Department prior to Application submission.

Minor Variance 

Application for Consent (Severance)

Site Plan Control

Official Plan Amendment/Zoning By-law Amendment 

 

 Committee of Adjustment/Planning Advisory Committee 

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:

  • granting Minor variance to provide relief from the Township’s Zoning By-law
  • granting permission to expand or enlarge legal non-conforming uses
  • Approving consents for land severances, lot additions, validation of title, and creation of Easements/Rights-of-Way (excluding applications process through Delegated Approval)

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.

 

Current Planning Applications

 Severances

 

File #

Applicant(s)

Date of Meeting

& Agenda Link

Notice of Hearing

Notice of

Decision 

Zoom Meeting Registration

2024

 

 

 

 

 

B02/24, B03/24 & B04/24 - Creation of Three New Lots

Gaylord Family Properties

May 27, 2024 - Deferred

Notice of Hearing

 

Zoom Meeting Registration

B05/24 - 

Parking Area and Boat Launch

Gaylord Family Properties

May 27, 2024 - Deferred

Notice of Hearing

 

Zoom Meeting Registration

B12, B13 and B14 - Creation of Three New Lots

Kimberly Scott (Agent: Colin Scott)

 

Notice of Application under Delegated Approval

 

 

B15/24 - Creation of Right-of-Way

Paul Caperchione (Agent: Colin Scott)

 

Notice of Application under Delegated Approval

 

 

B16/24 - Application for Lot Addition

Kimberly Scott (Agent: Colin Scott)

 

Notice of Application under Delegated Approval

 

 

B24/24 & B25/24

CCR Investments Inc. (Agent: Sean Riley)

 

Notice of Application under Delegated Approval

 

 

B26/24

Richard Morey (Agent: John Taylor)

 

Notice of Application under Delegated Approval

Notice of Approval under Delegated Approval

 

2025

 

 

 

 

 

B01/25

Audrey Stewart (Agent: Steve Sunderland)

 

Notice of Application under Delegated Approval

   

 

 Minor Variances

 

File#

Applicant(s) 

Date of Meeting & Agenda Link

Notice of Hearing

Notice of Decision

Zoom Meeting Registration

2025

         

A01/25

Jeremy Ehret and Janice Haight-Ehret February 24, 2025 Notice of Hearing   Zoom Meeting Link

2024

 

 

 

 

 

A01/24 

 Gaylord Family Properties

May 27, 2024 - Deferred

Notice of Hearing

 

 

2023

 

 

 

 

 

A11/23

Spencer Leptick

August 28, 2023 - Deferred

Notice of Hearing

   

 

Official Plan Amendments and Zoning By-law Amendments - 

The Council of North Frontenac is the approval authority for Official Plan Amendment (OPA) Applications and Zoning By-law Amendment (ZBLA) Applications. 

OPA File#

Applicant(s) Name

Notice of Hearing

Agenda

Notice of Decision and By-law

Zoom Registration

2022

 

 

 

 

 

OP02/22 & Z08/22

Ompah Palmerston Cottage Co-Operative

(Craig and Andrea Hall) 

Notice of Hearing 

Complete Application and Reports 

 Public Meeting -  January 13, 2023

(Deferred)

Zoom Meeting Registration - January 13, 2023

 

 

ZBLA File#

Applicant(s) Name

Notice of Hearing

Agenda

Notice of Decision and By-law

Zoom Registration

2022

 

 

 

 

 

Z08/22 & OP02/22

Ompah Palmerston Cottage Co-Operative

(Craig and Andrea Hall) 

 

Notice of Hearing 

Complete Application and Reports 

 Public Meeting -  January 13, 2023

(Deferred)

Zoom Meeting Registration - January 13, 2023

 Planning Documents and Resources

Lake Associations

A Lake Management Plan can help ensure the long-term health and sustainability of a lake or other body of water.

Brule Lake Community Association

Canonto Lake Property Owners Association

Malcolm Ardoch Lakes Land Owners Association

Kashwakamak Lake Association

 

 Zoning Letters for Real Estate Transactions

 A Zoning Compliance Letter can be requested through a lawyer's office; real estate agent; or potential buyer for a

property for sale within the Township of North Frontenac for a fee is $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.

Planning Certificates for Building Permit Applications

A Planning Compliance Certificate is required for your construction project when you apply for a building permit. 

The Planning Compliance Certificate confirms that your site plan and building plans comply with the Township’s

Zoning By-law, as well as other planning instruments.

 

A Planning Compliance Certificate is not required if you are proposing interior renovations; installing solar panels, replacing windows, doors, or a roof; replacing an existing sewage system; or installing a solid-fuel burning appliance 

(i.e. fireplace, woodstove).

 

Please submit the Certificate and required fee of $80 prior to submitting your complete building permit application package. Planning Staff will  review the project and provide a response within 3 business days. 

 

A copy of the certificate will be sent to you and the Building Inspector if the project complies with the Zoning By-law

and any agreements that apply to your property (for example, a development agreement or subdivision agreement).  A completed Planning Compliance Certificate must be included in your Building Permit Application package. The certificate is valid for 6 months.

 

A Planning Compliance Certificate is not a building permit. Construction projects still need to be reviewed and approved under the Ontario Building Code.

 

Not ready to apply for a building permit?  You can still get a head-start on the zoning review.  Fill out the Application for Planning Compliance Certificate and forward it along with the required documents to Planning Services. The fee can be paid in person, by mail or on-line. If the project does not comply, we will explain what changes or additional

approvals are needed for it to become compliant.

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