The Planning fees by-law may be consulted in the By-laws subsection.

A By-law to prescribe a tariff of fees for the processing of applications made in
respect of planning matters

A land severance is for the creation of a new lot, the enlargement an existing lot, for easement purposes, to give access with a right-of-way or to correct property titles. The proposed use of the land must conform to the Official Plan and Zoning By-law.

Please contact the Planning Department before submitting an application.

Please consult the United Counties of Prescott and Russell Website for further information or for submitting an application.

A part lot control applies to properties registered within a subdivision plan, such as paired or linked units. It allows to split up properties into several distinct entities for property rights transfer purposes.

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What is a Minor Variance

A minor variance is a small variation from the requirements of the Zoning By-law. A minor variance approval is a permission that allows the property owner to obtain a building permit even though the property does not comply precisely with the Zoning By-law. Under Section 45(1) of the Planning Act, there are four tests a minor variance must meet:

• Is the application minor?
• Is the application desirable for the appropriate development of the lands in question?
• Does the application conform to the general intent of the Zoning By-law?
• Does the application conform to the general intent of the Official Plan?

It is important to note that, to consider any application a minor variance, it must meet all four tests.

Who is the Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment is a committee appointed by the Municipal Council and is independent and autonomous from the municipal administration. It derives its jurisdiction from the Planning Act of Ontario. The Committee’s mandate is to hear applications for minor variance where a requirement of the Zoning By-law cannot be met under Section 45 of the Planning Act.

The Committee of Adjustment and its application process are separate and apart from the other municipal development approval process and as such has its own application forms. However, different approval processes can be occurring at the same time.

Approval Process for a Minor Variance

For information concerning the approval process, please contact the Planner at 613-632-0106 or at .

Minor Variance form

Download the minor Variance form

Zoning By-law

The new Zoning By-law was adopted by Council on April 30, 2018.

Where Can I Obtain a Copy of the Official Plan or Zoning By-law?

• Please download the Official Plan of the Town of Hawkesbury in PDF format. Please download Maps Schedule A and Schedule B
• Please download the Zoning_By-law_number_20-2018_of_the_Town_of_Hawkesbury_in_PDF_format.pdf. Please download the maps Schedule A1.37 MB

Approval Process for an Official Plan or Zoning By-Law Amendment

For information concerning the approval process, please contact the Planner at 613 632-0106 or at .

Forms

Please download the Application Form for an Official Plan or Zoning By-Law Amendment.

What is site plan control?

Site plan control is a site-specific, specialized form of land use control. “Development”, as defined under the Town of Hawkesbury’s Site Plan Control By-law, is subject to a site plan control approval process. The purpose of this process is to apply specific conditions to certain types of development which complement and refine the existing zoning. These “quality control” conditions may include, but are not limited to, matters such as road widening, vehicular and pedestrian traffic flows, safety, landscaping, building plans, drainage and private and municipal services. The Site Plan Control By-law is a Council-approved document. Where applicable, development cannot proceed without a site plan agreement being registered against the land.

Why is a site plan control required?

Site plan control approval is required for certain types of development and addresses a range of site planning matters. It is generally required for commercial and industrial development, housing of three or more units, certain changes of land use and for a revision to an existing site plan. Professional design may be required. Site plan application approval may be granted by Council.

Key steps

• pre-consultation with staff, applicant and, if necessary, professionals;
• submit complete application with required fees;
• circulate to departments and agencies, afterward a report will be prepared;
• report to Council for review, agreement drafted afterward;
• Council adopts site plan agreement and securities will need to be provided;
• agreement executed and registered on titles;
• site works completed, securities will thereafter be released;

For a more detailed procedure, timetable, please submit your planning request here. (Subject: Zoning and planning inquiry)

Applicant’s roles and responsibilities

Each person and agency has defined roles and responsibilities. An application will move through the process quickly if the applicant:

• meets with staff and other interested parties, such as the United Counties of Prescott and Russell, before filing the application;
• formulates a proposal which reflects established policies and standards;
• submits a complete application;
• provides full and accurate information throughout the process;
• sets out the objectives for the application, including any impacts on an affected area, and;
• ensures the proposal meets the objectives of “quality control” development in the Town.

Evaluation criteria

Applications are evaluated on the basis of guidelines established in the Official Plan and further detailed in the Site Development Control By-law. Generally, the site plan should:

• improve the site’s attractiveness such as landscaping and safe functioning;
• provide safe, efficient and well-located access, parking, handicapped parking and loading areas;
• address storm water management and surface drainage;
• wherever possible, sensitively integrate existing natural features;
• achieve barrier-free access to publicly-accessible places;
• complement the street scape and surrounding properties;
• accommodate easements for utilities and the conveyance of land to widen existing rights-of-way, if required;
• locate garbage enclosures in unobtrusive locations;
• increase public security by enhancing visual surveillance;
• promote lighting that enhances safety, function and attractiveness.

Submission requirements

Please consult with the Town’s Planner by calling 613 632-0106 before submitting an application. The basis submission requirements include:

• a complete application form and fee;
• a deed for the subject property, and;
• all required drawings (folded).

Submission and design requirements