Planning Applications

Apply for Consent to the Committee of Adjustment 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.

Apply online through Citywide: https://citywideportal.com/auth/login 

In addition to completing the Citywide application, the following documents must be uploaded:

• Planning Act Declaration Form 
  
• Planning Application Supplementary Form 
• Site Plan Sketch
• Owner’s Authorization (required where the applicant is not the registered landowner, or where there is more than one registered landowner and only one is completing the Declaration Form)
• Payment (cash, debit, or cheque at the Administration Office, or request an invoice for online banking or credit card payment)

Please review the Consent Application Guide for detailed submission requirements.

• Pre‑Consultation - Committee of Adjustment Application is strongly recommended prior to applying to identify any additional information or materials that may be required to be submitted.
• Please review the Planning Act Declaration Form Instructions and contact the Planning Department to schedule an appointment, as applicable.

A Minor Variance/Permission Application to the Committee of Adjustment is required when a proposal cannot fully comply with the Township’s Zoning By‑law.

Apply online through Citywide: https://citywideportal.com/auth/login 

In addition to completing the Citywide application, the following documents must be uploaded:

• Minor Variance Table Form
• Planning Act Declaration Form
• Planning Application Supplementary Form
• Site Plan Sketch
• Owner’s Authorization (required where the applicant is not the registered landowner, or where there is more than one registered landowner and only one is completing the Declaration Form)
• Payment (cash, debit, or cheque at the Administration Office, or request an invoice for online banking or credit card payment)

Please review the Minor Variance/Permission Application Guide for detailed submission requirements.

• Pre‑Consultation - Committee of Adjustment Application is strongly recommended prior to applying to identify any additional information or materials that may be required to be submitted.
• Please review the Planning Act Declaration Form Instructions and contact the Planning Department to schedule an appointment, as applicable.

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.

Official Plan Amendment 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.

• Plan of Subdivision
• Plan of Condominium
• Part Lot Control Exemption
• Deeming Bylaw 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.

Site Plan Control 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.

Zoning Bylaw Amendment Application

Apply online through Citywide: https://citywideportal.com/auth/login 

A Municipal Support Resolution is required when a Council resolution is needed to support an external application, such as a renewable energy or electricity project.

Apply online through Citywide: https://citywideportal.com/auth/login

In addition to completing the Citywide application, the following documents must be uploaded:

• Owner’s Authorization (required where the applicant is not the registered landowner)
• Payment (cash, debit, or cheque at the Administration Office, or request an invoice for online banking or credit card payment)

Apply online through Citywide: https://citywideportal.com/auth/login

Please review the Telecommunication Tower Protocol and the Telecommunications Tower Application Requirements for full submission details and requirements. 

In addition to completing the Citywide application, the following documents must be uploaded:

• Planning Act Declaration Form
• Owner’s Authorization (required where the applicant is not the registered landowner, or where there is more than one registered landowner and only one is completing the Declaration Form)
• Payment (cash, debit, or cheque at the Administration Office, or request an invoice for online banking or credit card payment)

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.

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.

Letter of Authorization

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.

Please check the Planning Department Fee Summary link below to view the applicable planning application fees. Contact the Planning Department to confirm the applicable fees.

Planning Fees

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.

Remote Declaration Form & Instructions