Development Services 

Please visit the Comprehensive Review page for more information

The new policy was influenced directly by the public feedback we received during the Neighbourhood Character Study.

Details on the proposed amendment can be found below under "Notices"

• Neighbourhood Character Study - Final

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."

• Town of Carleton Place's Official Plan
• Schedule A

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.

• Development Permit By-law 15-2015
• Development Permit Review Process
• Schedule A

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

TAKE NOTICE that a virtual open house will be hosted between May 10-14th, 2021 in order to consider three growth scenarios as part of the Comprehensive Review of the Carleton Place Official Plan. The virtual materials will be available on the Town’s website for residents to review.

AND TAKE NOTICE that a Virtual Public Meeting will be held on May 25th, 2021 at 7:00 p.m. in the Town of Carleton Place to receive resident feedback on the options for growth scenarios in accordance with Section 21 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, Chapter P.13.

TAKE NOTICE that, in accordance with Section 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.

TAKE NOTICE that this consultation is preliminary and will not result in any immediate decision on an amendment.  If you wish to be notified of future discussions and decisions of Town of Carleton Place on the proposed Official Plan Amendment, you must make a written request to the Development Services Department at planning@carletonplace.ca.

COVID-19 MEASURES

OPEN HOUSE – The Open House will be a virtual format. Presentation materials will be made available on the Municipality’s website and participants are encouraged to review the material and provide comments on the comment sheets provided to the Planning Department.

PUBLIC MEETING - Residents interested in actively participating in the virtual Public Meeting are required to notify the Clerk of the Municipality at sblair@carletonplace.ca  by the Tuesday one week prior to the meeting date.

PROVIDING COMMENT - Residents are encouraged to provide comments in writing or telephone by contacting the Development Services Department at planning@carletonplace.ca or 613-257-6202.

Comprehensive Review Growth Scenarios – Virtual Open House - May 10th to 14th, 2021

Purpose of the Virtual Open House

The Town of Carleton Place conducts statutory Open Houses and Public Meetings when changes are proposed to land use planning policies like the Official Plan.

It is important for the Town to understand and review the feedback of residents on amendments in order to fully appreciate and analyze the impact of those changes on property owners.

Purpose of the Amendment

The Town has considered the impacts of the population increase and have suggested three (3) possible scenarios for consideration:

Growth Scenario 1: Infill & Intensification of vacant lands and strategic properties in the existing built-up area only, excluding all greenfields.

Growth Scenario 2: Growth including urban greenfields in addition to all other vacant land within the existing built-up area, including a future residential district.

Growth Scenario 3: Growth including both urban greenfields and rural greenfields (e.g., annexed lands) in addition to all other vacant land within the existing built-up area.

Each of the three (3) proposed Growth Scenarios will be explored in more detail in the virtual package.

A Note About COVID

Due to the present COVID-19 pandemic, a traditional “Open House” cannot be hosted at the Town Hall.

An Open House allows residents the opportunity to view and ask questions about the amendment. Posters illustrating the proposal are available and staff are present to speak with residents.

The “Virtual” Open House will offer the same sort of viewing and commenting experience remotely.

How to Participate in the Open House

Step 1 – Review the materials provided in this virtual package.

Step 2 – Think critically about how the policy change may impact you and the development of the community.

Step 3 – Provide your comments, thoughts or questions on the amendment to staff by following the links provided on the last page of the virtual package.

Questions? Contact the Director of Development Services, Niki Dwyer at ndwyer@carletonplace.ca.

Development Permit Amendment (DPA-03-2020)

• Mississippi Residential District Virtual Open House: January 4-8, 2021 
• Mississippi Residential District Virtual Public Meeting: January 23, 2021 
• Staff Report for Consideration by Committee of the Whole: February 9, 2021 
• Bylaw to be presented to Council: February 26, 2021 *tentative

Review the document

Notice of Decision - In accordance with Section 34 and 70.2 of the Planning Act for the Amendment of the Development Permit Bylaw

TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Carleton Place passed By-law  32-2021 on the 23rd day of February 2021, under Section 34 and 70.2 of the Planning Act, R.S.O., 1990. 

THE SUBJECT LANDS of By-law 32-2021 apply to all lands within the “Mississippi Residential District.”

THE PURPOSE AND EFFECT of the amendment is to amend the permitted and discretionary uses permitted in the “Mississippi Residential District” and to introduce Development Standard provisions respecting setbacks, coverage, height, dwelling unit areas and other such performance standards to each type of use.

A track-change copy of the proposed amendments is available to view at here:  Review the document

TAKE NOTICE that any person or public body may appeal to the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal in respect of the by-law by filing with the Clerk of the Town of Carleton Place not later than the 17th day of March 2021.  An appeal must be accompanied by the fee required by the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal.

Niki Dwyer, MCIP RPP
Director of Development Services
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 virtual open house will be hosted between April 12th-16th, 2021 in order to consider the proposed Amendment to the Official Plan. The virtual materials will be available on the Town’s website.

AND TAKE NOTICE that a Virtual Public Meeting will be held on April 27th, 2021 at 7:00 p.m. in the Town of Carleton Place to consider a proposed Amendment to the Official Plan in accordance with Section 21 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, Chapter P.13.

TAKE NOTICE that, in accordance with the 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.

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.

COVID-19 MEASURES

OPEN HOUSE – The Open House will be a virtual format. Presentation materials will be made available on the Municipality’s website and participants are encouraged to review the material and provide comments on the comment sheets provided to the Planning Department.

PUBLIC MEETING - Residents interested in actively participating in the virtual Public Meeting are required to notify the Clerk of the Municipality at sblair@carletonplace.ca by the Tuesday prior to the meeting date.

PROVIDING COMMENT - Residents are encouraged to provide comments in writing or telephone by contacting the Development Services Department at ndwyer@carletonplace.ca or 613-257-6202.

Details of the Proposed Amendment

Purpose and Effect of Amendment:

The purpose of the amendment is to make changes to Policy Section 6.15 of the Official Plan in order to clearly articulate the goals and objectives of Community Improvement Plans as defined under Section 28 of the Planning Act.  The policy amendment will also recognize affordable housing, façade improvements, and energy efficiency projects as qualifiable proposals.

The Town must have enabling language within the Official Plan in order to adopt a Community Improvement Plan under the Planning Act.  It is the intention of the Town of Carleton Place to develop a Community Improvement Plan by 2022, and future consultation in accordance with the Planning Act will be scheduled to discuss and review the details of the plan.

A track-change copy of the proposed amendments and general information regarding the purpose of a Community Improvement Plan is available to view at https://carletonplace.ca/development-services-2.php.

Property(ies) Impacted by Amendment:

The proposed amendment is general in nature and will impact all properties within the Town of Carleton Place.

Legal Text:

Any person may attend the public meeting and/or make written or verbal representation either in support of or in opposition to the proposed policies in the Development Permit Amendment.   If a person or public body does not make oral submissions at the public meeting, or make   written submissions to the Town of Carleton Place before the Development Permit
By-law Amendment is passed, the person or public body is not entitled to appeal the decision of the Council to the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal.

If a person or public body does not make oral submission at the public meeting, or make written submissions to the Town of Carleton Place for the Development Permit By-law Amendment  before the by-law is passed, the person or public body may not be added as a party to the   hearing of an appeal to the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal, unless, in the opinion of the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal, there are reasonable grounds to do so.

Additional information in relation to the proposed amendment is available for inspection between 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday-Thursday and 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Friday in the Development Services Department at the Town Hall, or by calling 613-257-6202 or by visiting the website at http://carletonplace.ca/development-services-2.php .

Associated Documents:

• Community Improvement Plans
• Community Improvement Plan Policy
• Community Improvement Planning Handbook
• Citizen's Guide to Land Use Planning

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. 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.

None Currently.

Carleton Landing North

Miller's Crossing

Coleman Central

Mississippi Shores

Taber Street (Jackson Ridge)

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: 

• Class 1-3 Fillable Dev. Permit Approval Form
• Fillable Official Plan Amendment Form
• Fillable Development Permit Amendment Form
• Subdivision/Condominium - County of Lanark
• Part Lot Control - County of Lanark
• Severance - County of Lanark

• Fee By-law - Amended in 2021 to update Building Permit Fees
• Planning & Engineering Fee Schedule
• MVCA Fees