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.
Planning Services
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
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.
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 Us
P.O. Box 70,
20 Third Street,
Keene, ON, K0L 2G0
Phone: 705-295-6852
Fax: 705-295-6405
info@osmtownship.ca