Planning Department
The Planning Department is responsible for preparing and overseeing the planning policies and planning documents of the Municipality; processing planning related applications; providing advise on planning matters to council and the community; and managing the Municipality's land information system.
Ontario's Planning System
Land use planning policy in Ontario is developed within a hierarchy of planning documents. First, general provincial policies are passed by the Province as regulations under the Planning Act. Within the context of these provincial policies, the County Official Plan establishes broad planning policies for the County of Haliburton. Finally, the Dysart Official Plan establishes the detailed planning policies for the Municipality of Dysart et al.
Dysart's Official Plan
The Dysart Official Plan is the key policy document that guides all municipal decisions on land use within the municipality. Clear and thoughtful policies will protect our natural environment; support and encourage a sound, healthy economy; and guide sustainable resource use and development. The Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing approved the new Official Plan for the Municipality on March 11, 2004. The Municipality is now conducting a review of the Dysart Official Plan.
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Dysart's Zoning By-Law
The Municipal Zoning By-law (By-law 2005-120, as amended) is the legal document that implements the policies of the Official Plan. The Zoning By-law regulates the land uses permitted on a property; the size of lots within the Municipality; the location and size of all buildings and structures; and the requirements for facilities such as parking. The Zoning By-law was passed on December 12, 2005. A text consolidation was compiled January 4, 2010 to include zoning by-law amendments.
Please also see:   Zoning By-law Text
Applications
All planning related applications are processed in compliance with the provisions of the applicable legislation (either the Planning Act or the Municipal Act).
Please also see:   Planning Fees and Charges
The following applications are processed by the department:
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The following approvals are processed by the department:
  • Permission to use road allowances (for road access, or docks)
  • Compliance letters (for real estate sales; land appraisals etc.)
  • Input to the review by the County of Haliburton of subdivision applications.
  • Input to the Haliburton County Land Division Committee's review of consent (severance) applications.
It is best to consult with the Planning Department before making an application for a planning approval. This will ensure that your proposal complies with the planning policies of the Municipality and that all relevant information is provided for the review. Whether you are planning a building construction project or a land development project, make sure that you have allowed sufficient time for the review and approval of the application.
To avoid delays be sure to submit all information specified on the application. The application fee must accompany the application. The fee and the information required for the application is listed on the information sheet at the beginning of each application.
Copies of the Official Plan and the Zoning By-law are available by contacting the Planning Department. Digital copies of the text are available free of charge. Maps are available in hard copy format only. Copies are available by contacting the Planning Department. A cost will be charged for all hard copy requests of the maps and text.
Contact Information:
Municipal Planner
Patricia Martin, B.E.S., M.C.I.P., R.P.P.
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Municipality of Dysart et al
135 Maple Avenue, P.O. Box 389, Haliburton, ON, K0M 1S0  
Telephone: (705) 457-1740 Fax: (705) 457-1964  
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