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A decision was made on January 26, 2026, by the Council of the Corporation of the City of Orillia to approve a Draft Plan of Subdivision by Charter Construction Ltd. Mark Rich Homes (Trailside) for the property municipally known as 735, 825, 875, 885 and 925 Line 15 North; with Part of East ½ Lot 6, Concession 2.
Applicant: Charter Construction Ltd. Mark Rich Homes
File No.: 43T - 21001
Address: 735, 825, 875, 885 and 925 Line 15 North; with Part of East ½ Lot 6, Concession 2
Date of Decision: January 26, 2026
Date of Notice: February 5, 2026
Last Date of Appeal: February 25, 2026
Expiration of Approval: February 26, 2036
Who Can File an Appeal
- The applicant.
- A public body (e.g., a municipality, conservation authority).
- Any person or organization who made oral submissions at the public meeting, if one was held.
- Any person or organization who made written submissions to the approval authority before the decision was issued.
No person or public body shall be added as a party to the hearing of the appeal of the decision of the approval authority, including the lapsing provisions or the conditions, unless the person or public body, before the decision of the approval authority, made oral submissions at a public meeting or written submissions to the council, or made a written request to be notified of changes to the conditions or, in the Ontario Land Tribunal’s opinion, there are reasonable grounds to add the person or public body as a party.
When and How to Appeal a Decision
An appeal to the Ontario Land Tribunal in respect to all or part of this Draft Plan of Subdivision may be made by filing a Notice of Appeal with the City Clerk either via the Ontario Land Tribunal e-file service (first-time users will need to register for a My Ontario Account) at https://olt.gov.on.ca/e-file-service/ by selecting City of Orillia as the Approval Authority or by mail to 50 Andrew Street South, Suite 300, Orillia, ON, L3V 7T5 no later than 4:30 p.m. on February 25, 2026. The filing of an appeal after 4:30 p.m., in person or electronically, will be deemed to have been received the next business day. The appeal fee of $1,100 can be paid online through e-file or by certified cheque/money order to the Minister of Finance, Province of Ontario. If you wish to appeal to the Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT) or request a fee reduction for an appeal, forms are available from the OLT website at www.olt.gov.on.ca. If the e-file portal is down, you can submit your appeal to planning@orillia.ca. There is also an administrative fee payable to the City of Orillia by cash, debit or cheque in the amount of $10,300 for any appeal filed regarding a Draft Plan of Subdivision.
The decision of the Municipality is final, if a Notice of Appeal is not received on or before the last date of appeal noted above.
When and How to Appeal Conditions of Approval
The applicant or any public body may, at any time before the approval of the final plan of subdivision, appeal to any of the conditions imposed by the by Municipality to the Ontario Land Tribunal by filing a notice of appeal with the Municipality.
Changes To Conditions of Approval
You will be entitled to receive notice of any changes to the conditions of approval of the proposed plan of subdivision if you have made a written request to be notified of such changes.
No person or public body shall be added as a party to the hearing of an appeal regarding any changes to the conditions of approval unless the person or public body, before the approval authority made its decision, made oral submissions at a public meeting or written submissions to the approval authority, or made a written request to be notified of the changes to the conditions or, in the Ontario Land Tribunal’s opinion, there are reasonable grounds to add the person or public body as a party.
Effect of Public Input
Council had regard for all public and agency input received through written and / or verbal submissions, as well as comments received during the public meeting held on April 4, 2023, and prior to the conclusion of the Council Meeting held on January 26, 2026.
Other Related Applications
Official Plan Amendments File No. By-Law No:2023-042
Zoning By-law Amendment File No. D14-911 By-law No:2023-043
Additional Information
Additional information and material relating to the proposal are available for review during business hours by appointment, at the Development Services and Engineering Department, Planning Office (1st floor) Orillia City Centre, 50 Andrew Street South, Orillia, Ontario. For further information or to make an appointment, you may contact Alison Chapple, Senior Planner, at 705-418-3223 or achapple@orillia.ca.
Mailing Address for Filing Notice of Appeal
City of Orillia
Council Services
50 Andrew Street South
Orillia, Ontario L3V 7T5
Attention: City of Orillia Clerk: Dan Kirby
Telephone: (705) 418-3203
Email: dkirby@orillia.ca
Attention: City of Orillia: Planning Division – Alison Chapple
Telephone: (705) 418-3223
Email: achapple@orillia.ca
