Planning Department

Welcome to the Planning Department

The planning department is responsible for all development review and land use policy within the Township of Cramahe. Planning is guided by the Planning Act, the Provincial Policy Statement, the County Official Plan and the Township's Official Plan and Zoning By-Law.

The Planning department's role is to:

• Review/approve both long-range policy planning (Official Plan and Secondary Plans).

• Review/approve current development proposals (Zoning By-Law, Plan of Subdivision, Site Plan Control, Minor Variance and Consent).

• Review, develop and apply land use policies and land use By-Laws.

• Provide planning advice to Council, residents and landowners.

• Balance the interests of people, the environment and the local economy to create a great place to live.

• Create policies that support effective land use strategies that increase quality of life for residents.

Land use in the Township is also regulated by A Place to Grow: Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe and a portion of the Township is regulated by the Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan.

For general planning information, severances, development proposals, or for assistance with planning applications, please contact the Municipal Planner. To set up a meeting with the Manager of Planning, please email planning@cramahe.ca

For zoning and zoning compliance, building permits, and septic permits, please contact the Chief Building Official (CBO) building@cramahe.ca 

For specific contact information, visit the Contact Us page. 

Please Note: Planning applications require the signature of a Commissioner of Oaths. For more information please visit the Commissioner of Oaths page.