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We provide information to help residents with their building projects, as well as developers with their future developments. We review and interpret our Official Plan, Zoning Bylaw, and Site Plan Control Bylaw to ensure your project complies with our requirements. Approval from us is required before obtaining a building permit.

All applications must be submitted by PDF and/or Word format.  We're happy to provide you a copy of applications forms and submission instructions. If you are submitting an application by phone, please follow the instructions on how to scan documents to PDF by phone. 

Pre-Consultation

Contact us before starting your building project to find out the requirements for your property.

Formal pre-consultations, with staff and consultants, are encouraged for detailed planning applications, prior to your application submission.

Site Plans

Building permit applications must accompany a site plan and comply with the Township Zoning Bylaw. Residential projects greater than 50 square metres, as well as Non-Residential projects must obtain Planning Department approval prior to submitting a building permit. To find the application applicable to your project, please visit our Planning Applications page.

The Zoning Bylaw enforces the policies of the Official Plan by giving you the permitted uses, setbacks, maximum height and lot coverages for your property.

On November 23, 2020, Council passed an In-House Zoning Bylaw Amendment, 2020.89, which is a bylaw directing the use of cannabis production and processing, within the Township.

On December 14, 2020, Council passed an In-House Zoning Bylaw Amendment, 2020.96, which is a bylaw directing the use of gun ranges, within the Township.

Official Plan

The Official Plan contains goals, objectives and policies for development within the Township.

On December 14, 2020, Council passed an In-House Official Plan Amendment, OPA 19, which is an amendment directing the use of gun (shooting) ranges, within the Township.

Planning Applications

You will require a planning application to create a new lot or to make changes to the Township of Ramara's Official Plan or Zoning Bylaw.

 All applications must be submitted by PDF and/or Word format.  We're happy to provide you a copy of applications forms and submission instructions. If you are submitting an application by phone, please follow the instructions on how to scan documents to PDF by phone. 

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Jennifer Stong
Planning Technician
2297 Highway 12, PO Box 130, Brechin, ON, LOK 1B0
T. 705-484-5374 ext. 251
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