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We are responsible for planning how land is used and developed in the Municipality of Greenstone. This includes working with Council, residents, businesses, developers and services to determine how land is developed for future growth.

Land use

Our Official Plans and zoning by-laws regulate land use and planning in our community. To learn more about rules and processes that municipalities follow for community development and growth, see Ontario's Land Use Planning Guide.

Planning applications

If you would like to develop or make a change to the land, please complete the following form and return to your nearest Municipality of Greenstone ward office.

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If you would like to book a pre-consultation meeting with planning and development, please contact us.

Application types

We accept the following types of planning and development applications:

  • Consent/Severance Application
  • Minor Variance
  • Official Plan Amendment
  • Site Plan Approval
  • Zoning Amendment

Fees

Review our planning and development fees:

  • $1,655.48 for a Consent/Severance
  • $769.07 for a Minor Variance
  • $2,500.00* for an Official Plan Amendment
  • $2,500.00* for a Zoning Amendment
  • $2,440.78 for a Certificate of Validation
  • $824.00 for a Property Addition

*Any charges from MMAH to review an Official Plan Amendment or Zoning By-Law Amendment would be the responsibility of the applicant. 

How to appeal

If you would like to appeal a decision on a planning and development application, please complete the Appeal Form A1 and return to your nearest Municipality of Greenstone ward office. Learn more about the appeal process with Ontario's Land Use Planning Guide.

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