Public Notices

Stay informed about planning applications and development proposals in Georgian Bluffs. This page provides details on public notices, hearings, and meetings related to planning matters such as zoning changes, severances, and site plan approvals.

Participate in Public Hearings

Public input is an important component of the planning process. Members of the public are invited to participate in hearings and meetings to provide comments, ask questions, and contribute to the decision‑making process.

Council Public Planning Hearings

In-person: Attend at Council Chambers, 177964 Grey Road 18, Owen Sound.
Virtually: Use a videoconference link or toll-free phone number.

To participate, you must register with the Clerk’s Department:

Email: clerks@georgianbluffs.ca
Phone: 519-376-2729 ext. 922

Committee of Adjustment Hearings

The Committee of Adjustment meets exclusively virtually.

To participate, you must register with the Secretary Treasurer to receive meeting details. Participation is available via a videoconference link or toll-free phone number:

- Email: planning@georgianbluffs.ca
- Phone: 519-376-2729 ext. 908

Registered participants will receive the necessary details. All public meetings are livestreamed on the Georgian Bluffs Youtube Channel.

Current Planning Applications and Public Hearings

Public Notices - August 2026

Z07-26 - Aleksic

Public Notices - July 2026

No Public Notices at this time.

Public Notices - June 2026

Z07-26 - Aleksic

Z05-25 - Olivier

B-11-26 - Biro

B-10-26 - Youssef

B-09-26 - Potter

Have Your Say: Notice of Public Meeting on the Proposed New 2026 Official Plan for Georgian Bluffs

Take Notice that the Council of the Township of Georgian Bluffs will hold a public meeting on May 6, 2026 at 5pm in Council Chambers to consider the adoption of a New Official Plan under Section 17 of the Planning Act.

The purpose of the public meeting is to provide the public with the opportunity to provide comments to Council on the proposed New Official Plan and for Council to discuss the revisions to the Official Plan that may be required. Council will consider public feedback prior to adopting the New Official Plan.

All interested parties are invited to participate in the public meeting:
Date: May 6, 2026
Time: 5:00 PM
Location: Council Chambers, Township of Georgian Bluffs
177964 Grey Road 18, Owen Sound, ON, N4K 5N5

PURPOSE AND EFFECT
The Official Plan is representative of Council’s vision for the Township of Georgian Bluffs and contains the goals, objectives, and policies intended to guide land use development and growth in the Township over a 25-year planning horizon, including to manage and direct physical development within the context of social, economic, built, and natural environmental matters in the Township.

The Planning Act requires that an Official Plan be updated to ensure it conforms with provincial plans, or does not conflict with them, has regard to matters of provincial interest, and is consistent with provincial policy statements issued under the Act. The Township’s Official Plan must also conform with the County of Grey Official Plan.

The existing Official Plan was approved by Township Council on August 8, 2012. Taking into account the timing of the 10-year review, the introduction of the 2024 Provincial Planning Statement, amendments to the Planning Act, and adoption of the new County of Grey Official Plan (2018), the Township initiated a comprehensive update to its Official Plan. This update has culminated in the creation of a New Official Plan document intended to replace the existing Official Plan.

A copy of the proposed New Official Plan is available below together with background studies, reports, and discussion papers.

Background Reports

Public Notices - May 2026

Z06-26 for Township of Georgian Bluffs