Planning Applications
Access the information and tools needed to prepare and submit planning applications, including guidance, fees, and pre‑consultation requirements. Applications are subject to planning fees. Fees increase January 1st of each year.
Guides for the application process
The City has many useful Guides to help navigate the application process.
- Minor Variance Information (Committee of Adjustment)
- Consent/Severance Information (Committee of Adjustment)
- Water and Sewer Lateral Service Guide
- Preconsultation Guide
- Zoning By-law Amendment (ZBA) Information Guide
- Site Plan Creation Guide for Building Permit Submission
- Step by Step Guide from Beginning to End for Creating an Additional Dwelling Units
- Additional Dwelling Unit Guide
- OPA and ZBA Application - Consultation Strategy and Reporting Requirements
Planning applications
Find the application type you are looking for below. Select planning applications can now be completed through the City's online portal.
Pre-consultation
Pre-consultation provides for a streamlined and cost-effective approval process. Pre-consultation is strongly recommended for the following types of Planning Applications:
- Site Plan
- Zoning By-law Amendment
- Official Plan Amendment
- Draft Plan of Subdivision or Condominium
- Pre-consultation for Minor Variances and Consents is encouraged
The application fee varies as to whether pre-consultation was completed by the applicant.
Pre-consultation process
The pre-consultation process includes two-stages.
Stage 1: The City will identify what plans, studies, information, and material is required for submission of a Complete Application.
Stage 2: The City will require the detailed review of reports/studies/assessments required for a Complete Application to ensure the reports/studies/assessments conform to the City’s policies, guidelines and standards before submission of a Complete Application.
- Stage 2 pre-consultation will also provide the applicant with the opportunity to have any required plans to be reviewed by the City prior to submission of a Complete Application.
Pre-consultation with the City is time-limited and has an expiry date. The expiry date depends on whether or not Stage 2 Pre-consultation is required.
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Orillia, Ontario, L3V 7T5
Phone: 705-325-1311
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