Spring Road Conditions

Please use caution on local roads as spring thaw and recent precipitation has lead to water pooling on roadways and soft road conditions.

Remember to slow down and watch for water over the road, standing water, and other changing conditions. Gravel roads in particular are soft and wet during this time of year, which can make travel more difficult.

Township crews are monitoring road conditions closely. Please report any concerns such as washouts, flooding, or unsafe road conditions through Contact GB so they can be addressed as quickly as possible.

Drivers are encouraged to check Municipal 511 for current road closures and conditions before travelling.

We appreciate your assistance in reporting issues, and encourage everyone to drive with caution as road conditions can change quickly during the spring thaw.

Have Your Say: Proposed New Official Plan for the Township of Georgian Bluffs

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

Additional information, including a copy of the proposed New Official Plan, is available on the Township of Georgian Bluffs website. Background studies, reports, and discussion papers may also be accessed below.

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

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

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

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:

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

Current Planning Applications and Public Hearings

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

B-09-26 - Potter

Z06-26 for Township of Georgian Bluffs

Z05-26 for Barry's Construction 

Z04-26 for Twin County Farms Limited

B-08-26 for Barry's Construction

B-07-26 for Twin County Farms Limited

Z03-26 for Brown

A-01-26 for Kralt 

B-06-26 for Gough

B-02-26, B-03-26, B-04-26, B-05-26 for Kinsale Inv. Ltd.

 Z-02-26 for Kinsale Inv. Ltd.

B-01-26 Deiter 

 

Z01-26 Birjandy

Z11-25 Goodacre

Z10-25 Treurniet

Contact Us

Planning Services
177964 Grey Road 18,
Owen Sound, ON N4K 5N5

Email Planning Services
Phone: 519-376-2729 ext. 908
Fax: 519-372-1620