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Municipalities play a large role in the planning for the responsible use of land, both within their boundaries and regionally. Planning and development involves the appropriate use and management of land resources, provision of services and infrastructure, orderly development of new growth, management of risks, and proper decision-making models for land-related issues.
In Canada, land use planning is governed by provincial legislation (such as Ontario’s Planning Act). Municipal councils adopt land use plans and enact zoning by-laws to regulate land use planning and development within their jurisdiction. Applications for planning and development approvals are made to municipalities. The specific planning approvals required will depend on the nature of the proposed development.
Before purchasing land for which you have planning questions, you should contact the Township of O’Connor Municipal Office. Staff can determine if you need to complete a planning application and what type is appropriate. They can also identify what information you may need to submit with your application.
Application requirements
Each application will include a list of required submissions. This includes, but is not limited to:
- a complete application form
- proof of ownership
- proposed site plan and other drawings
- the appropriate fee
Other materials may be requested as needed. You must pre-consult with staff before you submit your application. This will help to determine what those materials might be. Staff can explain the process and discuss what else you might need to provide. Incomplete or missing information will delay the processing of your application.
Township of O’Connor Official Plan (February 19, 2019)
Official Plan Amendment Application
Township of O’Connor Zoning By-law (April 2022)
Severance (Application for Consent)
Dividing an existing lot requires an Application for Severance/Consent. The fee to apply is $800.00 PLUS a $275 fee for the Lakehead Region Conservation Authority (LRCA), which is all collected by the Lakehead Rural Planning Board . Please see the LRCA Fee Schedule below for more information.
Each new lot must meet the requirements of our Zoning By-law (April 2022). This includes lot frontage and area.
The Lakehead Rural Planning Board (LRPB) reviews all applications for consent and approvals which can take up to 3 months. Contact the LRPB to get started.
Lakehead Region Conservation Authority Fee Schedule
The Staff of O’Connor Township are here to help, please call or email them with any questions you may have so they can assist in making the process as streamlined as possible for you.
Contact the Township of O’Connor:
Phone: 807-476-1451
Email: twpoconn@tbaytel.net
Official Plan Amendment Application #2023-01
The Appeal period is now closed and there were no objections to Council’s decision.
For more information regarding the Application please click on the links below.
Notice of Decision – April 9, 2024