Land Use Planning Application Forms

Acknowledgments of the Planning Act, Public Information, and Deposits on Account

Personal information on these planning application forms and Cityview is collected under the authority of the Planning Act, R.S.O 1990, c. P.13, as amended, and will be used to contact the applicant regarding the progress of their application. This information will be used by the Town and relevant agencies for processing this application and will also be available to members of the public inquiring about the application and is subject to the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. M.56, as amended.

The Owner, Applicant, and/or Agent acknowledges and agrees that all costs incurred by the Municipality processing applications will be borne by the payee/applicant as deemed fit by the Municipality. In addition, the Town may require further or other reports that it determines are necessary to address such exceptional circumstances which may or not be sent directly to the agency. As described and implemented by Official Plan Amendment #16, these may include but are not limited to, engaging peer review consultants to evaluate the proposal, and supporting submissions shall also be borne by the payee or applicant.

The Contingency Deposit will be utilized to cover costs associated with this application when deemed necessary by the Town of Collingwood, for example, professional consultants and legal advice. The applicant further agrees to pay any additional costs and expenses beyond the initial contingency deposit on account, which shall be determined by the staff of the Corporation of the Town of Collingwood in the event that the amount of the initial contingency deposit taken is insufficient.

Planning Act: Individuals who make written submissions with respect to a Planning Act application must be aware that their submission (comments) and any and all personal information provided in their correspondence will become part of the public record (file) which is available to the public and made available to the Applicant, Committee, and Council.

Notification of the Planning Act and Freedom of Information

Questions about these procedures should be directed to Planning Services by email at planning@collingwood.ca or by phone at 705-445-1030.

Application Fees

The flat fee is non-refundable and payable upon submission of the application. The contingency deposit fee is reconciled and the balance is returned at the request of the payor. Consult the Budgeting and Taxation page for the current fees & charges.

Planning Services administers Zoning Compliance Reports for land use Zoning, Heritage Designation (both site specific and designated area), Absolute Title, as well as confirmation of use for propane tanks.

Zoning designation information is available by using the Town's Interactive Mapping.

Applications for Zoning Compliance Reports are only accepted through the use of the Town's secure Public Portal. No application form is required, however please upload a covering letter explaining the nature and details of your request. Payment is accepted via credit card during the last step of submission. Please ensure your request includes the civic address and/or roll number and/or legal description of the property.

A Zoning Compliance Report will typically confirm the zoning designation and current permitted uses for a property pursuant to the current applicable Zoning By-law. Excerpts from applicable sections of the current Zoning By-law will be provided as appropriate. Please note that the Town does not conduct a property inspection.

If an up-to-date real property report or survey is provided we will provide comment in regard to compliance with required zoning provisions.

Any structures and uses established before April 12, 2010 may be deemed to be lawful, non-conforming unless known otherwise.

The comments provided will not purport to mean that current standards are being met on site and the Town assumes no liability for negligence, inaccuracies, or omissions. You are advised to examine the applicable Town of Collingwood Zoning By-Law, and the Official Plan.

Mapping Information

Please review the Land Use Planning Interactive Map to research information for properties within the Town of Collingwood.

For any questions on registering for the Town's secure Public Portal please email to: planning@collingwood.ca

Associated Departments

Planning Services and Treasury Department

Comments

The comments above are made to the best of our knowledge using all of the information and resources available at the posting time. The information contained herein is believed to be correct, however, the Town assumes no liability for negligence, inaccuracies, or omissions. You are welcome to make a personal examination of the applicable information by request via Microsoft Teams or by emailing planning@collingwood.ca

Planning Act

Individuals who make written submissions with respect to a Planning Act application should be aware that their submission and any personal information in their correspondence will become part of the public record and made available to the Applicant, Committee, and Council.

Land Use Planning Application Forms

Application Fees

How to Apply for a Zoning Compliance Report or Other Reports/Letters

Comments and Planning Act Information