Planning

Planning

The Zoning By-law is currently being reviewed and updated - find more information here: Zoning By-law Review 

Planning in Georgian Bluffs is directed by the policies of the Provincial Government through the Provincial Policy Statement (PPS),the Niagara Escarpment Plan (NEP), and various legislation and regulations. It is also affected by the County of Grey policies in the County Official Plan.

The Planning Department provides information and assists property owners with their development plans.

The Planner is available to help answer questions or to discuss the development potential of a property and can be reached at 519-376-2729 Ext 242.  It is recommended that you make an appointment so that the appropriate amount of time can be set aside to review your proposal and answer your questions.

A PRECONSULTATION meeting is required prior to the submission of any application.  Please call for an appointment and be prepared to bring applications filled in to the best of your ability, along with clear, legible site plans.

Planning Applications

Minor Variance Application

Severance Application

Committee of Adjustment

2019 Meeting Schedule

The Committee of Adjustment meets as required, in accordance with the provisions of the Planning Act.

For general Committee of Adjustment information, please contact the Secretary-Treasurer at 519-376-2729, ext. 226 or via email.

For the convenience of residents, the following are the agendas and minutes of the Committee of Adjustment:

Zoning

Find out how your property is zoned.  Locate your property on the Key Map and then click on the corresponding Schedule A Map.

An updated version of the Township of Georgian Bluffs Comprehensive Zoning Bylaw 6-2003 is available for review in the municipal office any time during regular working hours.

Please be advised that the version published on the web site is current to June 30, 2012 and is intended for information and general research purposes only. We cannot guarantee its accuracy or completeness as it is updated on an ongoing basis. A copy of the latest version of the bylaw with the text and Maps are available from the Planning Department at cost of $100.00 and can be certified by the Township Clerk as the official version. 

For more information on planning, visit some of the following helpful resources:

• Grey County Official Plan
• Georgian Bluffs Official Plan
• Municipal Forms