Planning and Zoning

Trent Hills, Ontario

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# Planning and Zoning The Planning Department of Trent Hills is responsible for guiding the long-term growth of the Municipality, managing and updating policies like the Trent Hills Official Plan and Comprehensive Zoning By-law, and educating the public on planning matters. Planning Staff coordinate between residents, developers, the municipality and other professional fields to ensure that any development is in line with planning goals set out by the Province and the Municipality. The Planning Department receives and manages applications relating to land use and development, and reviews them based on applicable policies, studies, and best practices in order to make a professional recommendation to Council for their approval. Development Inquiries Development Inquiries are the primary way to learn about the planning information about a piece of property in Trent Hills. Staff are able to answer a wide range of questions about your property, such as: * Applicable Zoning By-law * Official Plan Designations * Permitted Uses * Building Provisions, such as building setbacks and heights * Severance Potential * The Location of any Environmental Features and the relevant regulations * Any other by-laws or provisions that may apply Staff can't directly answer the following, but can help point you in the right direction on: * The location of a property line * Legal land issues relating to ownership * Planning matters outside of the Municipality of Trent Hills Staff are not permitted to provide the name and contact information of an individual. If you would like to get in contact with someone who has submitted a planning application, staff can provide your contact information to them, but it will be their call if they reach out to you. To submit a Development Inquiry, head to the Development Inquiries webpage, or click on **Submit a Planning Inquiry**at the side (web) or bottom (mobile) of this page. Trent Hills Official Plan The Trent Hills Official Plan sets out a vision and long-term goals to guide the growth and development of the Municipality. The Official Plan provides a framework that balances population and economic growth with the protection of the natural environment, ensuring the sustainability of our resources for future generations. Starting in 2022, the Municipality of Trent Hills has begun the process of updating the Official Plan. You can find out more about the current Official Plan and the creation of the new Official Plan on the following page: Official Plan Zoning & Land Use Trent Hills Comprehensive Zoning By-law 2010-105 is the primary tool regulating land use within the municipality. It provides provisions for permitted use, where buildings can be located on a property, and other rules to make sure new development is compatible with existing land uses. You can read more about Trent Hills Zoning By-laws on the following page: Zoning & Land Use Planning Applications Planning Applications are required in order to change zoning and permitted uses on a property, to sever off and create new parcels of land, to create a shared easement between others, and to subdivide land for future development. A list of Planning Applications can be found on the following page: Planning Applications. Print copies are also available for pickup from the municipal office. Active Applications In accordance with the Planning Act, the following applications have been deemed complete: Severance Consent Application B25/2025 Address: 93 Nelson Drive, Dartford Date of Submission: December 19th, 2025 Public Hearing Date: February 3rd, 2026 Status: Public Notice Minor Variance Application A02/2025 Address: 93 Nelson Drive, Dartford Public Hearing Date: February 3rd, 2026 Status: Public Notice Severance Consent Application B01/2026 Address: 15 Rosecliff Court, Hastings Public Hearing Date: February 3rd, 2026 Status: Public Notice Minor Variance Application A01/2026 Address: 15 Rosecliff Court, Hastings Public Hearing Date: February 3rd, 2026 Status: Public Notice Severance Consent Application B02/2026 Address: 8 Trent Drive, Campbellford Public Hearing Date: February 3rd, 2026 Status: Public Notice Planning Department Contact Information 66 Front St S, PO Box 1030 Campbellford, ON K0L1L0 Submit a Planning Inquiry Land Acknowledgement We recognize the traditional keepers of this land and, specifically our neighbours of the Alderville First Nation, with a formal territorial acknowledgement. Welcome to the Gunshot Treaty Lands of 1788. It is on these lands and on the shores of the big lake, the Mississauga Anishinabeg met with the Crown to facilitate the opening of these lands for settlement. Let us be reminded of the responsibility we all have in making sure that we respect these lands and waters that give us life and sustain our livelihoods.