Planning Department

The Town of Erin Planning Department deals with Land Development, Planning & Land Use Policies under the Planning Act asa well as in keeping with the County of Wellington Official Plan , Provincial Planning Policy and policies and goals of the Grand River Conservation Authority and Credit Valley Conservation Authority. For planning inquiries please contact Sally Stull, Planner MCIP, RPP Telephone: 519 855-4407 ext.240  Email:sally.stull@erin.ca  

Planning Policy Documents and By-law pertaining to Development in the Town of Erin:

Development Charges By-Law and Schedule of Fees

The Town of Erin Official Plan

The Town of Erin Official Plan Maps

The Town of Erin Comprehensive Zoning By-law 07-67 including amendments to July 2009

The Town of Erin Zoning Maps:       

Guidelines for Official Plan and/or Zoning By-Law Amendment form

Official Plan and/or Zoning Amendment Application form

Land Division and Lot Line Adjustments are handled by the County of Wellington.  Visit their website for the appropriate planning application forms.

SSMP – Servicing and Settlement Master Plan - please see the "Home Page" for this link.

The Planning Department is involved with the SSMP, Servicing and Settlement Master Plan which is currently being undertaken to determine if, how and where future water and wastewater servicing will occur in the Town of Erin to 2031. Terms of Reference for the SSMP

On September 25th 2007 Council passed a resolution to defer decisions on any development applications i.e. subdivision condominium and any revisions to previously approved draft plan approvals within the boundaries of the villages of Erin and Hillsburgh until the outcome of the SSMP has been determined.  The study outcome is anticipated in 2010.   The Planning Department is a liaison between the community, stakeholder groups, the study consultants, Town of Erin Council, the Province and other government agencies.

HELPFUL PLANNING LINKS:   (external links)

Re: TREE CUTTING

For regulations on Tree Cutting in the Town of Erin please review the Wellington County Tree By-Law 5090-09 click HERE

For more information contact the County of Wellington - Angelo Giovinazzo, (519) 837-8722, (angelo3@sympatico.ca)

 

CONSERVATION AUTHORITY DETERMINATION:

To determine if your property is within the Regulated Areas of the Grand River Conservation - click HERE

To determine if your property is within the Regulated Areas of the Credit Valley Conservation call toll free - 1-800-668-5557, online mapping is not available to date.

OTHER HELPFUL LINKS

County of Wellington Planning Department   519 - 837 - 2600 OR 2601 (1-800-663-0750)
Grand River Conservation Authority  519 – 621- 2763
Credit Valley Conservation Authority 1 -800-668-5557
Ontario ; Provincial Planning Policy  
Ontario; The Greenbelt Plan
Ontario ; Places to Grow Growth Plan 
Proposed Bruce to Milton Hydro Corridor
GTA West Corridor Study website 

Planning & Development Forms & charges in printable pdf 
OP amendment/Zoning amendment
Committee of Adjustment form
Severance application & guidelines - see above
Site Plan approval & Guidelines
Development Charges By-law with rural/urban breakdown
Planning Act related fees 

McMillan Park - then and now