The Township of Otonabee-South Monaghan Official Plan (OP) was approved by the Ontario Municipal Board in 2015. The OP sets out the direction for growth - residential and employment - in OSM.
Growth management
In OSM Township the main areas for future growth are in the Hamlets of Assumption, Keene and Stewart Hall.
There is the opportunity for some infill development in the Hamlets Bailieboro, Donwood, Fraserville, Indian River and Woodview. Large scale commercial or industrial growth is directed to the Highway 7 corridor or the Hamlet of South Monaghan. All new development and redevelopment must conform to the OP policies.
The OP also sets the rules for lot creation by plan of subdivision/condominium or by land severance (also called a Consent to Sever).
Land use designations
The Official Plan places each property in one or more land use designations. Designations include Aggregate, Agriculture, Commercial, Employment Area, Environmental Protection, Existing Residential, Hamlet, Recreation/Conservation, Rural, Shoreline or Waste Disposal. Each designation has permitted uses and policies. There are also general OP policies which apply to all new development or redevelopment.
We can look up what your property is designated in by using the County GIS mapping system. (Please note, the County GIS system does not work in Google Chrome browsers. Please use Mozilla Firefox or Internet Explorer.)
You can also call, email or drop by the Building & Planning Office. It is always best to make an appointment so staff can look up the information ahead of time.
Official Plan maps
To use the Office Consolidation of the Official Plan text, first look up your property's designation using the OP Maps.
| Map | Area of Township |
| OP Schedule A Map 1 | Hamlets of Assumption north part (see also Map 12), Don Wood and Woodview, Highway 7 west, Highway 28 WS |
| OP Schedule A Map 2 | Hamlet of Indian River, Highway 7 Corridor West, Highway 28 ES, Indian RIver Corridor north |
| OP Schedule A Map 3 | Hamlet of Stewart Hall, Matchett Meadows, Otonabee River Corridor north ES |
| OP Schedule A Map 4 | Hamlet of Assumption south part (see Map 12), central Otonabee, Lang-Hastings Trail west part |
| OP Schedule A Map 5 | Hamlet of Lang, Villiers, Indian River corridor central, Lang-Hastings Trail east part, County Road 2 east |
| OP Schedule A Map 6 | Hamlets of Fraserville and South Monaghan north, South Monaghan north, Otonabee River corridor northcentral |
| OP Schedule A Map 7 | Bensfort Bridge, Campbelltown, Otonabee River corridor southcentral, County Road 2 central west |
| OP Schedule A Map 8 | Rice Lake west of Indian River, County Road 2 corridor central east |
| OP Schedule A Map 9 | Hamlet of Keene south (see Map 12), Rice Lake east, Mouth of Indian River |
| OP Schedule A Map 10 | Hamlets of Bailieboro and South Monaghan south, County Road 2 west, Rice Lake west end including Long Island |
| OP Schedule A Map 11 | Otonabee River south, Rice Lake central, including Cow Island |
| OP Schedule A Map 12 | Hamlets of Assumption and Keene |
| OP Schedule B Environmental | Natural Features across whole Township |
| OP Schedule C Transportation | Transportation across whole Township |
The Schedule A Land Use maps are colour coded for each designation, as shown in the Legend on each map. Aggregate is shown with a gravel symbol. Provincially Significant Wetlands (PSW) in the Environmental Protection (EP) designation are shown with a marsh symbol and require an Environmental Impact Study for new development within 120 metres.
In 2017, the Township will be launching access to the OP Mapping through the County GIS mapping.
Official Plan text
Once you know the designation of your property you can look up the Official Plan policies.
The Official Plan law is very complex so feel free to contact us if you have questions or want more information.
Zoning
The Official Plan is implemented through the Zoning By-law. See our Zoning page for more information.
Official Plan Amendments
If your proposal does not fit within the permitted uses or meet the policies of a Designation, you may need to apply for an Official Plan Amendment (OPA) and/or Zoning By-law Amendment(ZBA). It is mandatory for certain major land uses to go through the OPA process. An OPA requires a deposit of $4,000 as well as an administrative application fee of $8,000. For a combined OPA and ZBA the required deposit is $10,000 as well as a $7,000 administrative fee.
Preconsultation with the County and the Township is mandatory before making an application for an OPA. Contact the Building & Planning Office to arrange an appointment to discuss your proposal.
Both an OPA and a ZBA are applications under the Planning Act. A complete application is required including a planning justification report as well as any mandatory studies. Neighbouring property owners and agencies will be notified of the application.
Technical review will be carried out in consultation with the County as the approval authority for OPAs together with any agencies such as Otonabee Regional Conservation Authority. This process can take many months.
When the Township is satisfied that technical review is complete, Council will authorize a public meeting. Neighbouring property owners and agencies are notified and a Public Meeting is held. Prior to adopting the OPA and/or passing the ZBA, Council will review and make any changes based on the public and agency consultation.
After adoption, the OPA is sent to the County of Peterborough for final review and approval. Anyone objecting to the OPA may appeal a decision of the County to the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal (LPAT). ZBAs are passed by Council and are also appealable to the LPAT.
Contact Us
Greg Borduas
Chief Administrative Officer
20 Third Street
Keene, Ontario K0L 2G0
Phone: 705-295-6852
Greg Borduas Ext. 214
Toll Free: 1-800-999-4861
Fax: 705-295-6405
Email
Barbara Waldron
Director of Building and Planning/Chief Building Official, CBCO
20 Third Street
Keene, Ontario K0L 2G0
Phone: 705-295-6852
Barbara Waldron Ext. 222
Toll Free: 1-800-999-4861
Fax: 705-295-6405
Email