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When purchasing or proposing to develop a property, it is important to confirm the zone of the property according to the Township Zoning by-law.
Zoning confirmation can be obtained from the Township in a couple of different ways depending on the needs and stages of your property or project.
Requests for site specific zoning information must be submitted in writing or by email to the Planning Department and include a completed Planning Inquiry online form. Replies to these requests will also be in writing or by email.
Site specific zoning information will not be provided over the telephone.
Requests can be emailed to the Planning Department.
A compliance letter request is a formal document used to ask for confirmation that a property is adhering to specific regulations under the zoning by-law. The compliance letter provides information on open building permits, and work orders and confirms the zoning and permitted use for specific properties.
Please contact the Planning Department to request a Compliance Letter.
Requests can be submitted on solicitor letterhead. If a request is being submitted outside of a property transaction and you are not the registered owner of the property you are requesting a compliance letter for, please provide a signed letter of authorization along with a formal compliance letter request form.
When submitting your request kindly include the following information:
A compliance letter request cannot be processed until payment has been received, please visit our User Fees page for details.
Shore Road Allowance (SRA), were originally established in the late 19th century for logging and transportation purposes. These lands are often still owned by Township unless the property owner has purchased it. If the SRA remains Township owned lands, You may be able to purchase the SRA through a formal application process.
If purchasing or proposing development on a waterfront property, it is recommended that you confirm if the shore road allowance is included with the property. This may be confirmed by inquiring of your solicitor for a title search or through an Ontario Land Surveyor (OLS).
If you are interested in the purchase of the SRA that lies in front of your property, it is recommended that you reach out to the Planning department to request a copy of the applicable policy document and application form.
All building permits must comply with applicable law, including the zoning bylaw. Zoning review confirms that the proposed access, use, height, floor area, setbacks, and lot coverage, regulations of the zoning bylaw are compliant. If any of these items are not compliant, planning approvals may be required prior to a building permit being issued.
It is not requirement to have a professional draft your plan, and hand drawn plans are accepted; however, the Building Permit Site Plan must provide accurate and scaled information. Staff cannot produce a site plan or assist in the drafting of a site plan for building permit. It is recommended that if the requirements of a Building Permit Site Plan are not within your skillset to produce, you may wish to engage professional services to assist you in drafting your plan.
Please be advised that if site plans are not accurate or there are major discrepancies, a survey or survey confirmation by an Ontario Land Surveyor (OLS) may be required.
If a registered survey is available for a property, you may be able to obtain a copy from the Ontario Land Registry Office online platform here: https://www.onland.ca/ui/19.
Alternatively, you can engage the services of a solicitor to do a title search for all documents registered for your property, or enlist the services of an OLS.
Please be advised that if surveys do not represent current property conditions, further confirmation by an OLS may be required.
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Township of Minden Hills
7 Milne Street
BOX 359
Minden ON K0M 2K0
Phone 705-286-1260
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