Planning Services | Otonabee-South Monaghan

The Official Plan (OP) sets out the direction for residential and employment growth in the Township of Otonabee-South Monaghan. The OP designates each property as having one or more land use designations.
These designations include:

aggregate,
agriculture,
commercial,
employment area,
environmental protection,
existing residential,
hamlet,
recreation/conservation,
rural,
shoreline, or
waste disposal

The Planning Department works closely with the Building Department to make sure new development meets the Official Plan and Zoning requirements.

The Official Plan (OP) applies to all lands in the Township of Otonabee-South Monaghan. The current Official Plan covers a 20 year planning period ending in 2023.

The Official Plan law can be very complex. Please contact the planning department if you would like to discuss the official plan requirements for your parcel of land or require more information, contact the Junior Planner at 705-295-6852 Ext. 232.

The County of Peterborough has an Official Plan that sets out the direction of land use across the eight (8) member municipalities.

The OSM Township Official Plan map can be found in the Peterborough County - Public GIS mapping system or individually below.

On the Peterborough County - Public GIS site: to see the Official Plan, on the left-hand side under "Build Your Map" click on Layers; then Official Plan. You can click on the + beside Official Plan and deselect all but "Otonabee-South Monaghan Official Plan".

Official Plan Maps

OP Schedule A Map 1 illustrates the offical plan designation for the hamlets of Assumption north part (see also Map 12), Donwood and Woodview, Highway 7 west, Highway 28 WS.

OP Schedule A Map 2 illustrates the offical plan designation for the hamlet of Indian River, Highway 7 Corridor West, Highway 28 ES, Indian RIver Corridor north.

OP Schedule A Map 3 illustrates the offical plan designation for the hamlet of Stewart Hall, Matchett Meadows, Otonabee River Corridor north ES.

OP Schedule A Map 4 illustrates the offical plan designation for the hamlet of Assumption south part (see Map 12), central Otonabee, Lang-Hastings Trail west part.

OP Schedule A Map 5 illustrates the offical plan designation for the hamlet of Lang, Villiers, Indian River corridor central, Lang-Hastings Trail east part, County Road 2 East.

OP Schedule A Map 6 illustrates the offical plan designation for the hamlets of Fraserville and South Monaghan north, South Monaghan north, Otonabee River corridor north-central.

OP Schedule A Map 7 illustrates the offical plan designation for the areas of Bensfort Bridge, Campbelltown, Otonabee River corridor southcentral, County Road 2 central west.

OP Schedule A Map 8 illustrates the offical plan designation for the areas of Rice Lake west of Indian River and the County Road 2 corridor central east.

OP Schedule A Map 9 illustrates the offical plan designation for the hamlet of Keene south (also see Map 12), Rice Lake east and the mouth of Indian River.

OP Schedule A Map 10 illustrates the offical plan designation for the hamlets of Bailieboro and South Monaghan south, County Road 2 west, Rice Lake west end, including Long Island.

OP Schedule A Map 11 illustrates the offical plan designation for the Otonabee River south, Rice Lake central and includes Cow Island.

OP Schedule A Map 12 illustrates the offical plan designation for the hamlets of Assumption and Keene.

OP Schedule B Environmental map illustrates the offical plan for the natural features across whole Township.

OP Schedule C Transportation map illustrates the offical plan transportation across whole Township.

Official Plan Amendment

If you have a proposal that does not fit within the permitted uses of the land designation for your parcel of land, you may need to apply for an Official Plan Amendment (OPA) and/or Zoning By-Law Amendment (ZBA).

Pre-consultation with both the Township and Peterborough County is mandatory before making an application for an OPA.

Contact the Building and Planning Department to arrange an appointment to discuss your proposal.

What is the cost of an OPA?

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.

How long does an OPA take?

An OPA can take many months to complete.

This is due to:

the requirement for the complete application to be submitted, which can include a planning justification report, and any mandatory studies,
the mandatory notification process for neighbouring property owners and agenices,
a technical review is carried out in consultaton with the County of Peterborough.
once the Township is satisfied with the technical review completness, Council authorizes a public meeting, and
following this meeting, and prior to adopting and OPA or passing a ZBA, Council reviews and makes any changes based on the public and agency consultation.

After the adoption by Council, the OPA is then sent to the County of Peterborough for final review and approval.

Anyone who objects to an OPA may appeal a decision of the County to the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal (LPAT).

ZBAs are passed by Council and are also open to appeal to the LPAT.

Public Consultation

The Ontario Planning Act and regulations and Provincial Policy Statements that govern land use in Ontario.

A period of public notice is required when a landowner applies for an Official Plan Amendment (OPA).

If you have questions about any of the information listed on this page please contact the Junior Planner at 705-295-6852 Ext. 232.

Contact the Building & Planning Department