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Make an Enquiry

Are you a potential purchaser looking for information on development potential? Do you need information on planning regulations for a building project? Staff in the Planning Services Branch would be happy to assist by undergoing a review of the desired property and providing you with a written breakdown of relevant by-laws and policies, including information on any planning approvals (if applicable).

To provide the most efficient service, please provide the following information in your request:

Assessment Roll Number
Development Proposal and/or Project Information
Use of Proposed Buildings/Structures

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Pre-Consultation Meeting

Request an Appointment

The Town's Planning Services Branch is committed to working with the public and strongly encourages pre-consultation meetings with staff prior to making an application under the Planning Act.

A pre-consultation form is available to provide staff with information on the proposed development to ensure appropriate staff members and/or agencies are included in the meeting.

A pre-consultation meeting may be subject to a fee, which shall be reduced from the application fee should the application be made within one year of the pre-consultation meeting date.

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Fees and Payments

Payment Methods

Fees for various Planning services and applications are outlined in the Town's Fees and Charges By-law.

Payment options include:

Cash or debit at the Municipal Office;
Cheque made payable to the Town of Bracebridge and mailed to the Municipal Office at 1000 Taylor Court, Bracebridge ON P1L 1R6; or by
Credit Card. Online payments are subject to an electronic processing fee.

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Citizen's Guide to Land Use Planning

Produced by the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing

Read this guide to learn more about land use planning, including the Planning Act, official plans, and zoning bylaws.

Land use planning helps municipalities manage land and resources and guides decisions about where:

to build homes and factories
to put parks and schools
roads, sewers and other essential services are needed

Land use planning helps each community to set development goals while keeping social, economic and environmental factors in mind. It also balances the interests of individual property owners with the wider interests of the whole community.

This guide is for information only and offers a summary of legislation and policies that are subject to change. It is not a legal interpretation of the Planning Act or any other act.

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Planning Notices

Planning and Development Committee Meeting | May 7, 2025
Take notice that the Planning and Development Committee will hold a hybrid public meeting on May 7, 2025 at 2:30 P.M. This meeting will be held in a Hybrid format in accordance with Section 238 of the Municipal Act, and the Town’s Procedure By-law, which provide for Electronic Participation.

May 07, 2025
Committee of Adjustment for Minor Variance | April 14, 2025
Take notice that the Committee of Adjustment for Minor Variance will hold a hybrid public meeting on April 14, 2025 at 2:00 P.M.

This meeting will be held in a Hybrid format in accordance with Section 238 of the Municipal Act, and the Town’s Procedure By-law, which provide for Electronic Participation.

Apr 02, 2025
Official Plan Review | Notice of Open House and Public Meeting
The Town of Bracebridge is in the process of preparing an update to the Official Plan to guide the future of the Town. The result of the Official Plan update has been the preparation of an Official Plan Amendment to make several changes to the Official Plan for the Town.

Feb 14, 2025
Notice of Removal of the Holding (H) Symbol
Notice is provided in accordance with Section 36 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, however there is no public hearing process with respect to amending a by-law to remove the Holding (H) Symbol.

The Council of the Corporation of the Town of Bracebridge passed By-law 2016-088 on November 29, 2016 under Section 34 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, repealing By-law 2016-049, for the property owned by James Watson, legally described as part of Lot 10, Concession 13, Macaulay Ward, Town of Bracebridge, being Parts 1 and 2 of Registered Plan 35R-22579. Permitted uses are limited on the subject property until such time that an amending by-law is passed. The earliest date on which Council proposes to meet to pass the amending by-law to remove the Holding (H) Symbol is February 12, 2025.

Jan 13, 2025