Planning

The Planning Department provides information and assists property owners with their development plans. A Pre-Consultation meeting with the Planning Department is required prior to the submission of any application. 

The Planners are available to help answer your questions and to discuss the development potential of your property. Please call for an appointment and be prepared to bring completed applications to the best of your ability, along with clear, legible Site Plans.

Virtual Public Meetings and Virtual Public Hearings

In an effort to reduce the spread of COVID-19, all Public Meetings and Public Hearings have transitioned to an online format until further notice. Council Chambers remain closed to the public during this time. In order to participate in a Virtual Public Meeting or Virtual Public Hearing, contact the Acting Clerk, Brittany Drury for further instructions. To view Virtual Public Meetings and Virtual Public Hearings, use the link below:

          www.youtube.com/channel/UCVD5m65WH42XTTxR5tSfafQ/videos

Zoning

The Township of Georgian Bluffs Zoning By-law prescribes how land may be used and the appropriate locations for buildings and structures. For more information, including a zone's permitted uses, setbacks and other general provisions, use the link below:

          The Township of Georgian Bluffs Zoning By-law 2020-020 - click here

To determine how a property is zoned, select the corresponding Map of the subject property on the Key Map using the link below:

          Key Map - click here 

For more detailed spacial and geographic information, try using the link below:

          Grey County Interactive Mapping Tool (GIS) - click here

Please note: If the property subject to your inquiry is within lands under the authority of the Niagara Escarpment Commission, please contact the Owen Sound office directly for zoning information. 

Official Plans

Planning in the Township of Georgian Bluffs is directed by the policies of the Provincial Government. The Provinicial Policy Statment, Niagara Escarpment Plan and other various legislation and regulations are implemented via the Township of Georgian Bluff's Official Plan and Grey County's Official Plan. For more information try using the links below:

          The Township of Georgian Bluffs Official Plan - click here

          Grey County Official Plan - click here

Planning Act Applications

The following links provide access to the most commonly requested Planning Act Applications. If you require access to Planning Act Applications not found online, please contact the Planning Department. 

          Zoning By-law Amendment Application - click here

          Minor Variance Application - click here

          Consent Application - click here

          Application for Removal of a Holding Provision - click here

          Application to Deem Lands - click here

          Land Use Inquiry Application - click here

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment meets as required, in accordance with provisions of the Planning Act, R.S.O 1990. For more information please contact Luke Ryan (Secretary-Treasurer) at 519-376-2729 ext. 226 or via email at lryan@georgianbluffs.ca  

Additional Resources 

          Applications, Forms, Licences and Permits - click here

          Niagara Escarpment Commission - click here

          Niagara Escarpment Plan - click here

          Provincial Policy Statement - click here

          Grey Sauble Conservation Authority - click here 

          Grey County Planning & Development - click here