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# Planning and Development
The Development Department is responsible for aiding residents and businesses in all aspects of planning and development for projects big and small.
Questions? Contact us today;
Steve Leroux, Acting Director
613-267-3311 ext. 2237
Marilynne Ball, Administrative Assistant - Development Services
613-267-3311 ext. 2251
For building permit information, visit our Building Services page
(Case Number OLT-23-000534)
Ontario Land Tribunal Case vs. CAIVAN (Perth GC) Limited
For information regarding the OLT Case pertaining to CAIVAN (Perth GC) Limited, visit the Engage Perth page.
Engage Perth
Current Applications
Residents are encouraged to provide comments on any open applications. Comments can be provided through this form.
*There are currently no open Planning applications.*
Planning Information & Forms
Development Information Sessions
Watch recordings and view presentations from past sessions to stay informed about the planning process and development activity in Perth.
| Session Date | Presentation | Video Recording |
| --- | --- | --- |
| June 12, 2025 | View the presentation | View the recording |
| February 3, 2025 | View the presentation | View the recording |
Planning Application Forms
* Pre-Consultation Meeting Request Form
* Encroachment Application Form
* Minor Variance Application Form
* Official Plan Amendment Application Form
* Part Lot Control Application Form
* Site Plan Control Application Form
* Zoning Amendment Application Form
* Tree Permit
* Site Alteration Permit
+ The Site Alteration Permit requires that applicants have read and understood By-Law No 4897.
**PLEASE NOTE: Additional review fees are payable to the Rideau Valley Conservation Authority (RVCA).**
Upon receiving your application from the municipality, the RVCA will contact you for the review fee based on the information you have provided. Please review the RVCA's fee schedule.
Fee Schedule/Development Charges
Town of Perth
* View the 2024 fee schedule for Development Charges
* View By-law 3250-3 for Planning Fees and Charges
* View 2026 Planning Fees and Charges
Lanark County
* By-law 2021-44 Revised Tariff of Fees
* View the consent fees for 2025
* Lanark County Development Charges Pamphlet
Rideau Valley Conservation Authority
* Municipal Planning Approvals Fee Schedule
* Regulations - Section 28
Planning for Development
* Firebreak Policy
About Bill 23
Bill 23, the *More Homes Built Faster Act, 2022*, brought forth a number of changes to the land use approvals system in the province. Learn more about these changes.
Affordable Housing
Affordable housing is managed by the upper-tier municipality, Lanark County. They have a number of housing assistance programs available for eligible applicants. These include;
* Adult Supportive Housing
* Homemakers
* Homeownership Down Payment Assistance
* Housing Assistance Program (HAP)
* Portable Housing Benefit
* Renovate
For more information and to apply, visit the Lanark County Housing Services webpage or call 613-267-4200 ext. 2402.
Learn more about the Lanark County Affordable Housing Strategy
2023 Lanark County Housing and Homelessness Services Overview
Tree Removal Information
Please see By-law No. 4892 for guidelines that will help you know if you can remove a tree or trees from your property, or you if you need to contact the Town for a Tree Cutting Permit before going ahead with the removal.
Development Support Team (DST)
The Development Support Team (DST) is made up of Town staff who have a responsibility for economic growth.
The DST:
* is a one-stop shop for a developer to meet with all the key stakeholders
* delivers a coordinated response with the aim of facilitating development in our community
The team meets at least once a month to discuss and review:
* Current development initiatives
* Future development strategies
* Barriers to development
* Proponents of development
Let us assist you in managing the barriers prohibiting your development from occurring. If you are a developer or are interested in investing in the Town of Perth, we encourage you to meet with the team.
To arrange a meeting with the Development Support Team, contact the Planning Department at (613) 267-3311 ext. 2235 or complete the scheduling form.
Zoning
Comprehensive Zoning By-Law Update
The Comprehensive Zoning By-Law No 5276 is a legally enforceable document that regulates the development of all lands within the Town of Perth.
* The Zoning Map or Schedule "A" to the By-law assigns different zones to various areas throughout the Town based on the type and form of development to be permitted in each area.
* For each zone category the by-law specifies uses permitted (e.g. residential or commercial) and creates specific regulations for the size, location and height of buildings and structures on individual lots and for the minimum lot size for different types of uses.
* The general provisions in Part 4 of By-law No. 3358 establish regulations applicable in more than one zone and addresses such issues as parking requirements, parking lot design standards, fencing regulations and separation requirements to maintain minimum distances between different types of land use.
To change the uses permitted on a property or to make significant changes to the requirements limiting size or location of buildings requires an Application for a Zoning Amendment. Minor variations to zoning requirements may be considered under an application to the Town's Committee of Adjustment. The Planning Act establishes the requirements for both processes including mandatory public notification procedures.
It is recommended that people with zoning or development inquiries call the Department in advance to ensure staff and the necessary information will be available: 613-267-3311, extension 2252 or 2235.
The zoning information provided on this website, including zoning map and the text of Zoning By-law No. 5276, are provided for general information purposes only. In the event of a dispute, the final determination of the zoning applicable to an individual lot will be based on the original Zoning By-law and Schedule and any amendments to the by-law.
Official Plan
Official Plan (OP) - Consolidated 2025
This is a working consolidation of the Official Plan (OP) for the Town of Perth updated as of December 11, 2025. The Amendments table lists all approved amendments. For complete accuracy, reference to individual amendments is recommended.
* Official Plan Appendices
+ Appendix 1 - Inventory of Heritage Buildings
+ Appendix 2 - Procedures and Supplementary Information
+ Appendix 3 - Road Classifications and Design Guideline Table
+ Appendix 4 - Private Lanes List and Public Lanes List
+ Appendix 5 - Urban Design Guidelines Commercial Uses
+ Appendix 6 - Universal Design Principles
+ Appendix 7 - Servicing Capacity Allocation Protocol
+ Appendix 8 - Potential Heritage Character Areas/Sites for Protection
+ Appendix 9 - Heritage Character
+ Appendix 10 - List of Endangered and Threatened Species
* Official Plan Schedules
+ Schedule A - Land Use
+ Schedule B - Transportation
+ Schedule C - Development Constraints
+ Schedule D - Natural Heritage System
Infrastructure Master Plans
* North of 7 Master Plan
* Western Annex Lands
+ Infrastructure Master Plan Part 1
+ Infrastructure Master Plan Part 2
County of Lanark - approval authority for severances and subdivisions
The County of Lanark has the authority to approve consents (severances), plans of subdivision and condominium, part-lot control by-laws, local Official Plan Amendments, and local Official Plan 5-Year Reviews. View Lanark County's Development and Land Use Planning page for more information.
Consent applications report to the Land Division Committee. Subdivision, condominium and official plan amendment application report to the economic development committee of Lanark County council.
Application For Consent
Guide To The Consent Process
Checklist For Submitting Applications
View the consent fees for 2026
Lanark County Growth Study
Lanark County Growth Management Strategy - Final Report
Lanark County Growth Management Strategy - Draft Report
Lanark County Growth Management Strategy - Presentation to Council
Lanark County ARMP and GMS Consultation Notice (Feb 14, 2025)
Contact Us
**Town of Perth**
Town Hall
80 Gore Street East
Perth, Ontario
K7H 1H9
Telephone: (613) 267-3311
Fax: (613) 267-5635
Email