Planning

The Township of North Dumfries and Region of Waterloo Official Plans can be found on our Official Plan page for more details.

For Township of North Dumfries Zoning By-law and maps, see our Zoning By-law page for more details.

For information about Pre-Consultation, Development Application Forms, Planning Fees, and Committee of Adjustment and Public Planning meetings, go to our Applications Forms and Fees page for more details.

For useful links related to land use planning, please see our Land Use Planning Resources page.

The Mineral Aggregate Resources Extraction page outlines the responsibilities of the Township of North Dumfries and the Ministry of Natural Resources in relation to the extraction process.

For information about heritage designated and listed properties, Greenfield Heritage Conservation District, and Cultural Heritage Impact Assessment, see our Cultural Heritage page. Further questions about cultural heritage and approvals can be directed as follows:

• Email the Municipal Heritage Committee
• For building permit approvals, please contact the Building Department
• For planning approvals, please contact the Planning Department

See the Current Planning Applications page for more details. Please contact Michelle Schaefle 519-632-8800 ext. 132 for more information.

Regulations in the Township’s Zoning By-law were updated on Secondary Dwelling Units, Coach Houses (accessory apartments), and Garden Suites. See our Second Units and Garden Suites page for more information.

A report on residential parking standards and information on a public meeting can be found on the Residential Parking Standards page.

The Township held a public open house to determine if backyard hens should be permitted in urban areas and if so under what conditions they should be allowed. For more information please see our backyard hens page.