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## Planning Advisory Committee
The Planning Advisory Committee meets on the second Monday of the month to review and discuss the ongoing development of our Town. The committee aims to be progressive in the development of the Town of Thessalon with the intention to grow and sustain the communities assets.
Incoming inquires and applications are reviewed by the Committee to ensure that requests coincide with the Town's Official Plan and Zoning By-law as well as, meeting the criteria of provincial and municipal legislation.
Building Permits*Expand*
Building Permit Applications are available at the link below or you can pick up a hard copy at the Municipal Office. Please submit your completed application to the office. Costs of building permits are set by our building inspector based on the size and value of construction.
Building Permit Application Form (PDF)
Building Permits - Ontario.ca
Planning - Public Notices*Expand*
Please find attached notices for applications that will be reviewed at the September 8, 2026 Planning Advisory Committee Meeting.
**Applications for Consent**
Notice of Meeting - C - 2026-01(opens in new tab)
Notice of Meeting C- 2026-02(opens in new tab)
**Application for Minor Variance**
Notice of Meeting MV-2026-01 (opens in new tab)
Applications and Fees*Expand*
Minor Variance - $ 550.00
Minor Variance Application (PDF)
Application for Consent (Severance/Consolidation) - $600.00 (per severed lot)
Please email [email protected] for application.
Application for Certificate of Cancellation of Consent - $500.00
Appeal fees subject to the Ontario Land Tribunal.
Zoning By-Law Amendment - $1,000.00
Official Plan Amendment - $1,000.00
Zoning By-law Amendment/Official Plan Amendment Application Form (PDF)
Deeming By-law - $400.00
Understanding the Consent Application Process
Town of Thessalon Planning Documents*Expand*
Official Plan (PDF)
Please note that the October 17, 2022 regular meeting of Council, By-law 2510 was passed approving the Comprehensive Zoning By-law Update.
Notice of Decision - Zoning By-law 2510 (PDF)
Zoning By-law 2510 (PDF)
Zoning By-law 2510 Schedule A (PDF)
Bylaw2760- Zoning By-law Amendment (PDF)
Backyard Hens - Permit Pilot Project *Expand*
Bylaw2737-Backyard Hen Permit System (PDF)(opens in new tab)
Backyard Hens Permit Application (PDF)(opens in new tab)
Bylaw2760- Zoning By-law Amendment (PDF)
Bylaw2612 - Animal Care and Control Bylaw(opens in new tab)
Bylaw2738- Amend Animal Care and Control 2612(opens in new tab)
Educational Resources
Keeping Healthy Birds(opens in new tab)
https://inspection.canada.ca/en/animal-health/terrestrial-animals/diseases/backyard-flocks-pet-birdshttps://inspection.canada.ca/en/animal-healthttps://inspection.canada.ca/en/animal-health/terrestrial-animals/diseases/backyard-flocks-pet-birdshttps://inspection.canada.ca/en/animal-health/terrestrial-animals/diseases/backyard-flocks-pet-birdshttps://inspection.canada.ca/en/animal-health/terrestrial-animals/diseases/backyard-flocks-pet-birdshttps://inspection.canada.ca/en/animal-health/terrestrial-animals/diseases/backyard-flocks-pet-birdsh/terrestrial-animals/diseases/backyard-flocks-pet-birdshttps://inspection.canada.ca/en/animal-health/terrestrial-animals/diseases/backyard-flocks-pet-birds(opens in new tab)
Biosecurity Recommendations for Small Flock Poultry Owners(opens in new tab)
https://smallflockontario.ca/resourceshttps://www.cdc.gov/healthy-pets/about/backyard-poultry.html(opens in new tab)
Small Flock Ontario Resources(opens in new tab)https://smallflockontario.ca/resources(opens in new tab)https://inspection.canada.ca/en/animal-health/terrestrial-animals/diseases/backyard-flocks-pet-birds(opens in new tab)
## Official Plan Review
**The Draft Official Plan Amendment to update the Town's Official Plan is now available for review and comment. Please provide any comments or questions to [email protected]**
Phase 4 - Draft Official Plan Amendment (PDF)
Land Use Schedule\_March 2026 (PDF)
**Upcoming Meetings for April 2026**
Notice of Open House and Public Meeting(PDF)
Final Virtual Public Open House Poster (PDF)
**What is an Official Plan?**
The Town of Thessalon Official Plan is a strategic planning document that provides a policy framework to guide the municipality's long-term growth, development and land use decisions, and establishes the Town's vision and goals to ensure Thessalon remains a desirable place to live, work and vacation. The Official Plan is a key document for planning and development, and provides policies for managing growth, guiding development and appropriate land uses, economic development and the protection of the environment and cultural heritage.
**What is an Official Plan Review?**
The *Planning Act* requires municipalities to review their official plans on an ongoing basis and update it every five years, or ten years after preparing a new official plan, to ensure the plan implements changes to provincial plans and policies and continues to address local priorities and changing community needs.
The Town of Thessalon's current Official Plan was adopted by Council on June 15, 2020, and approved by the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing on November 5, 2020. The Town of Thessalon is proactively undertaking an Official Plan Review to:
* Update policies for consistency with the new Provincial Planning Statement, 2024
* Ensure the Official Plan addresses local changes in demographics, housing needs, and economic development
* Seek community feedback and ensure the Official Plan aligns with the community's aspirations and values
* Review and update policies, where necessary, related to matters such as land use, infrastructure, cultural heritage and environmental protection
**Why should you participate?**
Your participation in the Official Plan Review is essential to shaping the future of the Town of Thessalon. The Official Plan guides how our community will grow and evolve over the next 20 years, and your input helps to ensure the updated Official Plan will reflect the needs, values, and priorities of those who live, work, and vacation in Thessalon. By getting involved, you can help inform policies for matters such as housing, infrastructure, the environment, and economic development. Public engagement also strengthens transparency and accountability in the planning process. This is your opportunity to have a meaningful say in how Thessalon develops--today and for generations to come.
**Past Engagement Opportunities**
Thank you to all members of the public who participated in the early stages of the public engagement for the Town of Thessalon's Official Plan Review. Community input is a vital part of the planning process, and your feedback is being carefully considered as we move into the Policy Direction phase of the project.
* **Official Plan Review Public Survey**
* **Special Meeting of Council on July 21, 2025**
+ Official Plan Public Meeting Presentation (PDF)
* **Public Open House Workshops on August 18, 2025**
* **The Public Engagement Report is available below for viewing:**
+ Public Engagement Report 1 - 2025 (PDF)
* **Official Plan Background Report:** Official Plan Review Background Report 2025 (PDF)
* **Official Plan Review Phase 3 Policy Directions Report**:
+ OPR Phase 3 Policy Directions Report (PDF)
* **Virtual Open House Workshop on November 12, 2025**
+ Virtual Public Workshop Presentation - Nov 12 2025 (PDF)
* **The 2nd Public Engagement Report is available below for viewing:**
+ Thessalon OPR Engagement Report 2 - 2025 (PDF)
**Project Process Timeline**
For more information regarding the Official Plan Review, please contact [email protected].