|
Service |
Application Fee |
|
Property Inquiry |
$155 |
|
Planning Opinion / Zoning Certification Letter |
$155 |
|
Formal Pre-Consultation |
$510 |
|
Minor Agreement Preparation (encroachment agreement, private road agreement, no demand for service agreement, development agreement) |
$305 |
|
Ontario Land Tribunal Attendance |
$980 per day |
Planning
Growth in Georgian Bluffs is managed through Land Use Planning in a way that respects environmental, social, and economic concerns while following the objectives and policies of the Official Plan. Planning Staff are here to support residents and landowners regarding the use of their property as it pertains to the Official Plan and Zoning By-laws.
Where to Start
Before starting your application, schedule a Pre-Consultation with the Planning Department. This meeting is required to ensure you know what’s needed to streamline your application process.
You can apply online through Cloudpermit for:
- Severances (Consents)
- Minor Variances
- Zoning By-law Amendments
- Site Plans and Subdivisions
- Official Plan Amendments
- and more!
Buying a Property?
If you are interested in buying property in Georgian Bluffs, but would like more information about what you can build, Start by:
You can also consider applying for a Land Use Inquiry with our planning staff for a $150 fee. This form provides feedback from planning staff regarding permitted uses and potential development opportunities or constraints.
Planning Fees
Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments
|
Service |
Application Fee |
Deposit |
|
Official Plan Amendment (major) |
$6,630 |
$6,000 |
|
Official Plan Amendment (minor) |
$3,875 |
$4,000 |
|
Zoning By-law Amendment (major) |
$3,975 |
$6,000 |
|
Zoning By-law Amendment (minor) |
$2,960 |
|
|
Zoning By-law Amendment (small scale) |
$1,940 |
|
|
Temporary Use By-law |
$1,125 |
|
|
Lift of Hold By-law |
$530 |
|
|
Deeming By-law |
$870 |
|
|
Part Lot Control by-law |
$870 |
|
Plans of Subdivision and Condominium
|
Service |
Application Fee |
Deposit |
|
Subdivision (major) |
$8,160 |
$10,000 |
|
Subdivision (minor) |
$3,060 |
$10,000 |
|
Extension of Draft Plan Approval of Subdivision |
$510 |
|
|
Draft Plan Amendments / Red-Lined Revisions |
$870 |
|
|
Condominium (major) |
$8,160 |
$10,000 |
|
Condominium (minor) |
$3,060 |
$10,000 |
|
Condominium Conversion |
$510 |
|
|
Extension of Draft Plan Approval of Condominium |
$510 |
|
|
Pre-Servicing Agreement |
$870 |
|
Site Plan Approval (Section 41 of the Planning Act)
|
Service |
Application Fee |
Deposit |
|
Site Plan Approval (major) |
$6,630 |
$6,000 |
|
Site Plan Approval (minor) |
$3,875 |
$4,000 |
|
Site Plan Approval (small scale) |
$1,225 |
|
|
Amendment To Site Plan Agreement |
$510 |
|
|
Service |
Application Fee |
|
Severance (Consent) Application |
$1,940 |
|
Minor Variance Application |
$1,125 |
|
Request for a Change of Conditions |
$510 |
|
Consent Certification |
$360 |
|
Consent Cancellation Certificate |
$510 |
|
Validation of Title Certificate |
$510 |
Parkland Dedication and Parking Cash-in-Lieu
|
Service |
Application Fee |
|
Parkland Dedication Fee- For land proposed for development or redevelopment for commercial or industrial use. |
As per the Ontario Planning Act |
|
Parkland Dedication Fee- For Residential Plans of Subdivision and Condominium |
As per the Ontario Planning Act |
|
Parkland Dedication Fee- For Severance (Consent) Applications |
$1,200 per lot created |
|
Cash-in-lieu of Parking |
$715 |
|
Service |
Application Fee |
|
Municipal Consultation for Renewable Energy Projects |
$5,100 |
Additional Resources
- Citizen's Guide to Land Use Planning
- 2025 Grey County Development Charges Brochure
- Niagara Escarpment Commission
- Niagara Escarpment Plan
- Grey Sauble Conservation Authority
- Grey County Planning & Development
- Minimum Distance Separation
- Fees Schedule
- Provincial Planning Statement
- Secondary Dwelling Units
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