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Effective October 11, 2025, Canada Post workers have moved from a full strike to rotating strike action. The Township will continue to monitor the situation and provide updates related to service impacts as they become available. Read the full notice for more information on conducting business with the Township of Ramara during the Canada Post labour disruption, including details about alternative ways to receive bills or make payments.
For updates regarding Canada Post operations and labour negotiations, please visit canadapost.ca.
A Pre-Consultation Meeting Application is strongly recommended prior to submitting Planning Act applications, such as:
All applications to the Township of Ramara Planning Division must be submitted by PDF and/or Word format to planning@ramara.ca. The Township can provide a copy of application forms and submission instructions.
If you are submitting an application by phone, please follow the document scanning instructions on how to scan documents to PDF by phone. If you require digital payment, please advise the Planning Division at the time of application.
Consent (Planning Act Application)
Apply for a consent when you want to sever a new lot, adjust the boundaries of an existing lot, establish an easement, or any other provision for consent as described under the Planning Act.
The Township recommends that applicants contact the Planning Division prior to applying to the Committee of Adjustment to discuss the application.
Minor Variance (Planning Act Application)
Apply for a minor variance when your proposed building project requires a small change to the restrictions of the Township's Zoning Bylaw.
The Township recommends that applicants contact the Planning Division prior to applying to the Committee of Adjustment to discuss the application.
Official Plan Amendments (Planning Act Application)
Apply for an Official Plan Amendment when your land-use proposal requires a change to the Official Plan. Please note that most Official Plan Amendments also require a Zoning Bylaw Amendment.
Contact the Township to arrange for a recommended pre-consultation meeting to ensure that you have all of the requirements for a complete application submission.
Plan of Subdivision/Condominium (Planning Act Application)
Applications are required for Plans of Subdivision, Plans of Condominium, and Part Lot Control Exemptions.
Contact the Township to arrange for a recommended pre-consultation meeting to ensure that you have all of the requirements for a complete application submission.
Site Plan Control (Planning Act Application)
A pre-consultation meeting is strongly recommended prior to the submission of a non-residential Site Plan Application.
Contact the Township to arrange for a pre-consultation meeting to ensure that you have all of the requirements for a complete application submission.
Zoning Bylaw Amendment (Planning Act Application)
Apply for a Zoning Bylaw Amendment when your land-use proposal requires major changes to the Township's Zoning Bylaw.
Contact the Township to arrange for a recommended pre-consultation meeting to ensure that you have all of the requirements for a complete application submission.
Municipal Support Resolution - Green Energy Application
The Green Energy Application Form is used to apply to the Township of Ramara for support of a renewable energy proposal.
Telecommunications Tower Application
A telecommunication tower application ensures that the construction of federally licensed telecommunication towers and associated infrastructure complies with Ramara's approved Telecommunication Tower Protocol.
Zoning & Grading Review (Building Bylaw Application)
Residential projects greater than 50 square metres require a Zoning and Grading Review Application under the Township of Ramara's Building Bylaw to ensure that the proposed development has appropriate grading, drainage, services, and conformance with the Ontario Building Code prescribed sewage system setbacks and the Township of Ramara Zoning Bylaw.
Zoning & Grading Review Application
Exemption: Properties exempt from the Zoning & Grading Review submission are lots zoned Rural (RU), or Agriculture (AG) and 1.5 acres or larger. The property must be at least 1.5 acres as well as fall within one of the above-noted zone categories in order for this exemption to apply.
Please check the Planning Fee Schedule link below to view the applicable planning application fees. Contact the Planning Division to confirm the applicable fees.
Letter of Authorization & Article of Incorporation
Applications under the Planning Act must be authorized by all registered landowners of the applicable property/properties.
If there is more than one registered landowner, written authorization from all other landowners must be submitted.
An applicant other than the registered landowner(s) must provide written authorization from all registered landowners.
Further, if the project site is owned by a company, the company's Article of Incorporation must be provided demonstrating the individual(s) who have signing authority.
Remote Declaration Form (Digital Commissioning)
Most Planning Act applications are required to be commissioned. Ramara offers in-office commissioning appointments upon request and is pleased to also offer online appointments for those who prefer or require this option.
Contact Us
Corporation of the Township of Ramara
2297 Highway 12, PO Box 130, Brechin, ON, L0K 1B0
T. 705-484-5374
E. ramara@ramara.ca
Township of Ramara Planning Services
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