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Planning/Building

Draft Comprehensive Zoning By-law


This is notice that the Municipality will be holding three open houses where members of the public can view the draft Comprehensive Zoning by-law and maps. 

For information on the dates and locations of the planned open houses and to view the draft by-law online please follow this link to the Draft Comprehensive Zoning By-Law page

Home EnerGuide Rating Changes

Starting January 2012, the Ontario Building Code (OBC) required all permits issued for new homes to be constructed to reach a minimum EnerGuide for New Houses rating of 80 or better.

Occupancy Permit Requirement Changes

Commencing on January 1st, 2012 residential houses must meet more strigent completion requirements before occupancy of the house can be permitted. These new requirements found in Article 1.3.3.4. of Division C of the Ontario Building Code will culminate in the issuance of an Occupancy Permit.

Building and Planning Department

701 County Road #36
Box 820, Bobcaygeon, ON
K0M 1A0

Phone (705) 738-3800 or 1-800-374-4009
Fax: (705) 738-3801

Hours of Operation:
Monday to Friday 8:30am to 4:30pm

Staff:

Chief Building Official, Planning & Zoning Administrator:
Michael Zimmer, ext.227
mzimmer@trentlakes.ca

Deputy Chief By-law Enforcement & Building Official:
Ric Irvine, ext.236
rirvine@trentlakes.ca

Planning Technician:
Kari Stevenson, ext.234                             
kstevenson@trentlakes.ca

Administrative Assistant:  
Jessie Clark, ext. 233
jclark@trentlakes.ca

Planning Agenda

 

The Township of Galway-Cavendish and Harvey Official Plan: 

 Township of Galway-Cavendish and Harvey Official Plan     

Schedules:

*Please note that the above schedule maps are large and detailed documents that may take time to download.

Planning Public Notices have now moved to a page on the main menu.

Planning/Building Applications and Information:

Inspections

Please call Jessie Clark to schedule inspections at ext. 233

Building Inspections:
Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Plumbing Inspections:
Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

48 hours minimum notice required for scheduling an inspection.

NOTE: The following information is general in nature and is not to be considered as the only requirements for permit issuance. There are a number of other aspects that must be considered including, but not limited to, the general provisions of the zoning by-laws, the specific zone provisions of the by-laws, the definition section of the by-laws as well as applicable law that is governed by agencies other than the municipality.

Building & Planning Information Package & Fees

Development Charges

Peterborough County and Township Development Charges as of January 1, 2012 pdf document.

On November 18th 2010, the Council of the County of Peterborough passed a Tariff of Fees By-law under The Planning Act  which had the effect of changing their Land Division fees (Development Charges) effective as of January 1, 2010.

You can obtain a copy of the County By-law and Schedule 'A' here for your information.

As of January 1, 2012 Municipality Development Charges have not
increased and will remain at the following rates:

Residential (per unit)
Single Detached $2,500
Semi-Detached $2,000
Other $1,416.67

Non-Residential $6.00/m2 $0.56/ft2