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Planning & Development Services

The Planning Department is responsible for providing assistance to residents respecting development - big and small.

Whether its a question about permitted uses on your property or an inquiry about setbacks, we're available to answer your questions.


Contact Information

Niki Dwyer
Director of Development Services
ndwyer@carletonplace.ca 
613-257-6202 

Tyler Duval
Senior Planner
613-257-6213
tduval@carletonplace.ca 

Jennifer Hughes
Planning Clerk/Administrator
jhughes@carletonplace.ca 
613-257-6211


Interactive Mapping Program

Image showing a map of the Town with a grid overlayView the Interactive Property Map - The mapping tool is provided for convenience and general information purposes for residents.  Residents should not act, or refrain from acting, based upon information in this interactive map without independently verifying the information and, as necessary obtaining professional advice regarding your particular facts and circumstances.

County of Lanark

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 10-Year Reviews. Lanark County's Sustainable Communities Official Plan. The Town of Carleton Place facilitates the consultation and provides recommendations on applications.  For more information about filing an application please contact the Planning Department.
 

The Official Plan

The Official Plan is a fundamental policy that provides the framework for how development and growth will occur within the Town.  

The vision of the Official Plan is to "maintain and celebrate our heritage through balanced and sustainable growth which will support a sense of place respectful of our unique historical, cultural and natural heritage where citizens can enjoy an unparalleled quality of life."

Development Permit By-law

The Town of Carleton Place uses a Development Permit By-law in place of a Zoning By-law, Site Plan By-law and Minor Variance. 

Similar to a Zoning Bylaw, the Development Permit Bylaw provides permitted uses and setbacks for properties in different "designated areas" in Town.

The Bylaw also includes prescriptive Design Guidelines for each area of Town.

 

Notices and Public Meetings

Development Permit Amendment Application - McNeely Landing Subdivision - Uniform Developments

TAKE NOTICE that a public Open House will be hosted on February 13th, 2024, between 5:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m., in the Carleton Place Town Hall Auditorium at 175 Bridge Street, in order to consider the proposed Amendment to the Development Permit By-law 15-2015 in accordance with Sections 34 and 70.2 respectively of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, Chapter P.13. 

AND TAKE NOTICE that a Public Meeting will be held on February 20th, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the Town Hall at 175 Bridge Street in the Town of Carleton Place to consider a proposed Amendment to the Development Permit By-law 15-2015 in accordance with Sections 34 and 70.2 respectively of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, Chapter P.13.

TAKE NOTICE that, in accordance with Sections 34 and 70.2 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, Chapter P.13, this notice is to advise that there is sufficient information and supporting documentation to deem the Amendment complete.

TAKE NOTICE that if you wish to be notified of the decision of the Town of Carleton Place on the proposed Development Permit By-law Amendment, you must make a written request to the Development Services Department at ndwyer@carletonplace.ca.

Notice of Public Meeting and Open House - In accordance With Section 21 of the Planning Act for the Amendment of the Official Plan

TAKE NOTICE that a Public Meeting will be held on February 20th, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the Town Hall at 175 Bridge Street in the Town of Carleton Place to receive resident feedback on an Official Plan Amendment in accordance with Section 21 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, Chapter P.13.

AND TAKE NOTICE that, in accordance with Sections 21 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, Chapter P.13, this notice is to advise that there is sufficient information and supporting documentation to deem the Amendment complete.

AND TAKE NOTICE that if you wish to be notified of the decision of Town of Carleton Place on the proposed Official Plan Amendment, you must make a written request to the Development Services Department at ndwyer@carletonplace.ca.

Current Applications

Residents are encouraged to provide comments on any open application listed below. Comments can be provided using our website form, or by contacting the planner responsible for the review. Residents interested in renovating, developing or redeveloping their properties are encouraged to contact the Planning Department to confirm if a development application is required. If you have confirmed that an application is indeed necessary, fillable forms can be found below.

160 Industrial Avenue

An application for a Class II Development Permit has been received for privately owned lands located at 160 Industrial Avenue (legally described as RAMSAY CON 7 PT LOTS 1 AND 2  RP 27R6481 PART 1 RP 26R2851 PT PART 7 RP 26R2639 PART 23; Town of Carleton Place). The property is designated as “Industrial Campus” in both the Development Permit By-law and Official Plan. 

The purpose of the application is to construct a new detached 598 m2 (6,437 sq. ft.) one-storey office building to the DICA Electronics site. A new parking area and access point from Smythe Road is proposed as part of the development. No variations to the performance standards of the Development Permit By-law are proposed as part of the application.

Please note that any written or verbal submissions (including your name but excluding personal contact information) will form part of the public record and be made available to Town Council and the public. Comments can be submitted to the Planning Department in the following manner:

1. By visiting the Applications Comment Form
2. By email: jhughes@carletonplace.ca  
3. By mail to: Planning Dept. Town of Carleton Place, 175 Bridge Street, Carleton Place ON K7C 2V8.

256 High Street

An application for a Class III Development Permit has been received for privately owned lands located at 256 High Street (legally described as CON 12 PT LOT 13 RP 26R2377 PARTS 2 3 AND 4; Town of Carleton Place).

The property is designated as “High Street Residential Sector” in the Development Permit By-law and “Mississippi Residential Sector” in the Official Plan. 

The purpose of the application is to redevelop an existing and unoccupied building (former Stoneridge Manor Long-Term Care Home) to a 34-unit apartment building. The proposed development does not consider any physical expansion of the existing building’s current footprint, being 1,395 m2. The application is requesting the approval of the following variations to the Development Permit By-law:

  • To permit the use of an Apartment Dwelling in the High Street Residential Sector;
  • To permit a reduction to the minimum required parking space dimensions;
  • To permit a reduction to the minimum required bicycle parking spaces;
  • To permit a reduction to the minimum required interior side yard setback; and,
  • To permit a reduction to the minimum required rear yard open space. 

Please note that any written or verbal submissions (including your name but excluding personal contact information) will form part of the public record and be made available to Town Council and the public. Please submit comments by January 5, 2024. Comments can be submitted to the Planning Department in the following manner:

1. By visiting the Applications Comment Form
2. By email: jhughes@carletonplace.ca  
3. By mail to: Planning Dept. Town of Carleton Place, 175 Bridge Street, Carleton Place ON K7C 2V8.

450 McNeely Avenue (DP3-01-2024)

An application for a Class III Development Permit has been received for privately owned lands located at 450 McNeely Avenue (legally described as BECKWITH CON 11 PT LOTS 15 AND 16 PT RD ALLOW RP 27R9045 PARTS 1 TO 15 29 PT PARTS 16 TO 20; Town of Carleton Place).

The property is designated as “Highway District” in both the Development Permit By-law and Official Plan. 

Purpose and Effect of Application:

The purpose of the application is to consider a proposed commercial development on a vacant portion of the property at 450 McNeely Avenue. The noted vacant land is located at the northeast corner of the property (area of approximately 21,591 square metres). The proposed development will consider the construction of a single commercial retail building (approximate gross floor area of 2,269.34 m2).

The application is requesting the approval of the following variations to the Development Permit By-law:

  • To permit a reduction to the minimum required loading spaces; and
  • To permit a reduction to the minimum required vehicle parking spaces.

Please note that any written or verbal submissions (including your name but excluding personal contact information) will form part of the public record and be made available to Town Council and the public. Please submit comments by February 2, 2024. Comments can be submitted to the Planning Department in the following manner:

1. By visiting the Applications Comment Form
2. By email: jhughes@carletonplace.ca  
3. By mail to: Planning Dept. Town of Carleton Place, 175 Bridge Street, Carleton Place ON K7C 2V8.

DP2-03-2023 – 195 Morphy Street

An application for a Class II Development Permit has been received for privately owned vacant lands located in the northwest corner of the Morphy and Mullet Street intersection (legally described as PLAN 276 PT LOT 76 SECTION B; Town of Carleton Place).

The property is designated as “Mississippi Residential Sector” in both the Development Permit By-law and Official Plan. 

Purpose and Effect of Application:

The purpose of the application is to construct Duplex Dwelling a vacant property. The proposed use, duplex, is considered a discretionary use in the Mississippi Residential Sector. The application is requesting the approval of the following variations to the Development Permit By-law:

  • To permit a reduction to the minimum required front yard;
  • To permit a reduction to the minimum required exterior side yard;
  • To permit a reduction to the minimum required interior side yard;
  • To permit a reduction to the minimum usable landscaped open in the rear yard;
  • To permit a first storey deck to project into a required exterior side yard; and,
  • To permit a second storey deck to project into a required interior side yard.

Please note that any written or verbal submissions (including your name but excluding personal contact information) will form part of the public record and be made available to Town Council and the public. Comments can be submitted to the Planning Department in the following manner:

1. By visiting the Applications Comment Form
2. By email: jhughes@carletonplace.ca  
3. By mail to: Planning Dept. Town of Carleton Place, 175 Bridge Street, Carleton Place ON K7C 2V8.

Residential Subdivisions

The Town of Carleton Place is a highly sought-after community in the Ottawa valley.  Presently the Town has five (5) major subdivisions in development.

Meadow Ridge

Approved in 2017, Meadow Ridge is presently in its 4th phase of a 6-phase development.  With an array of single, semis and townhomes, this subdivision will result in the creation of 450 new family homes south of Cavanagh Road. 

Developer:  Pegasus

Builder: Olympia Homes

Number of Dwellings: 450

Phasing Plan

https://olympiahomes.ca/carleton-place/

Miller's Crossing

Welcome to Miller’s Crossing, an exclusive Cardel Homes subdivision.  Under construction since 2017, Cardel is preparing for the completion of the final phase of the development.  Phase 3 of the subdivision offers spacious single detached and semi-detached dwellings, a number of which back onto parkland and large rural lots in Beckwith Township.

Developer: Cardel Homes

Builder: Cardel Homes

Number of Dwellings: 275

Phasing Plan

https://www.cardelhomes.com/ottawa/communities/millers-crossing-in-carleton-place

Coleman Central

This centrally located residential community provides residents easy access to an array of commercial uses right next door.  Developed by Cavanagh Developments Ltd., Coleman Central is entering its 2nd phase of construction and will introduce a stacked-townhome model to the existing available semi and street townhomes. 

Developer: Cavanagh Developments Ltd.

Builders: Grizzley Homes, Doyle Homes, Landrick Homes, Longwood Builders

Number of Dwellings: 300

Phasing Plan

http://cavanaghdevelopments.ca/

Mississippi Shores

Mississippi Shores (formerly Bodnar Subdivision) is the most recent residential community approved in Carleton Place.  Draft approved in 2018, site preparation and early servicing has begun with the registration of Phase 1 of the subdivision to occur in late 2021.  As one of the largest subdivisions undertaken in Carleton Place, Mississippi Shores will see the creation of a mix of types of houses by a variety of builders.

Developer: Cavanagh Developments Ltd.

Builder: Patten Homes, Cardel Homes, NeilCorp

Number of Dwellings: 560

Concept Plan

http://cavanaghdevelopments.ca/

Taber Street (Jackson Ridge)

Tucked away in the recently completed Jackson Ridge Subdivision, residents will find the Taber Street townhome subdivision.  This limited development will fill in the remaining lands within the Jackson Ridge neighbourhood.

Developer: Cavanagh Developments Ltd.

Builder: Patten Homes

Number of Dwellings: 20

Phasing Plan

https://www.pattenhomes2000.com/

Living In A New Subdivision

The Town of Carleton Place would like to welcome our new residents and are glad you chose to call Carleton Place home! 

We have created a guide that is directed toward residents who have moved into a new home, and into a new development within the Town of Carleton Place. In this guide you will information about Subdivision Assumption, making changes to your property, site alterations and grading, rear yard catch basins, fences and decks and street and sidewalk maintenance.

Living In A New Subdivision Guide

Filing an Application

Residents interested in renovating, developing or redeveloping their properties are encouraged to contact the Planning Department to confirm if a development application is required. If you have confirmed that an application is indeed necessary, fillable forms can be found below: 

Development Permit Applications

Fee Schedule

There are fees associated with all development in Carleton Place. Fees associated to building development and sewer and water can be on the Building Department page.

Community Improvement Plan Grants

The Town of Carleton Place is pleased to offer a suite of financial incentives to projects that: a) rehabilitate and rejuvenate the Downtown, b) create affordable housing, c) improve the accessibility of businesses and public spaces for all residents.

A copy of the Community Improvement Plan is available at the link below and businesses and property owners looking to file an application are encouraged to contact the Planning Department for more information.

Affordable Housing Grant

The Town of Carleton Place is pleased to introduce a grant program to eligible property owners to facilitate the construction of additional residential units in accordance with Ontario Regulation 299/19. Please see the info sheet below for more information.

Affordable Housing Grant Info Sheet

Affordable Housing Grant Fillable Application

Secondary Suites

Please see the Secondary Suites Info Sheet for guidelines that will help you to know if your home qualifies for an income suite, also called a secondary suite or additional dwelling.

Tree Removal Information

Please see the Tree Removal Info Sheet 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 before going ahead with the removal.

Heritage Grant Application

The Heritage Grant is available to owners of properties which are recognized by by-law under Part IV or Part V of the Ontario Heritage Act and that meet the eligibility criteria of the Heritage Grant Policy. For more information, please review the documents below:

Heritage Grant Policy Flyer

Heritage Grant Policy Leaflet

Heritage Grant Policy Application