Planning Services at the Municipality of Whitestone provides information and general guidance with respect to land use planning including the Municipality’s Official Plan and Zoning By-law. Public access to the West Parry Sound Geography Network is available for public viewing and this website displays municipal information including:
- Roads
- Addresses
- Property lines
- Lakes
- Aerial photography
Planning Services are also responsible for both short and long term planning within the Municipality, including the processing of Official Plan and Zoning By-Law amendments, Minor Variance applications, applications to purchase Shore Road and Concession Road Allowances. Planning Services also provides support to the Committee of Adjustment.
An Official Plan sets out your municipality's general policies for future land use. Zoning By-Laws put the plan into effect and provide for its day-to-day administration. The Zoning By-Law contains specific requirements that are legally enforceable. Construction or new development that doesn't comply with a Zoning By-Law is not permitted.
The comprehensive Zoning By-law identifies the different land use zones with detailed maps and it provides information on permitted uses (i.e. commercial or residential) as well as:
- How land may be used.
- Where buildings and other structures can be located.
- The types of buildings that are permitted and how they may be used.
- The lot sizes and dimensions, parking requirements, building heights and setbacks.
Contacts
For Planning related information at the Municipality of Whitestone please contact:
Contact | Email | Phone Number |
Paula Macri - Planning Assistant | paula.macri@whitestone.ca | 705-389-2466 Ext. 122 |
Nigel Black - CAO/Clerk | nigel.black@whitestone.ca | 705-389-2466 Ext. 123 |
For Severance Applications and related information, please contact the Parry Sound Area Planning Board (P.S.A.P.B.):
Email | Website |
psapb@vianet.ca | www.psapb.ca |
Appeal Process
The Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT) hears cases in relation to a range of municipal planning and land matters. Its main role in community planning is to resolve disputes related to:
- land use planning applications, such as subdivisions, land severances (consents) and minor variances
- planning documents, such as official plans and zoning bylaws
Resources: Official Plan, Zoning By-law (including maps and reference table), Application for Consent (Severance) and WPSGN
Official Plan - Effective April 28, 2016
Official Plan Amendment No. 2 to the Official Plan - Effective June 7, 2022
Zoning By-Law No. 07-2018 - Effective March 27, 2018
Zoning By-Law Housekeeping Amendments By-Law No. 10-2021 - Effective March 15, 2021
Amendment to Zoning By-law No. 07-2018 to allow development on existing non waterfront parcels - Effective December 13, 2022
Zoning By-Law Sheet Index Maps
Zoning Standards Reference Table
Citizens' Guide, Zoning By-Laws
Application & Guide For Consent (Severance)
West Parry Sound Geography Network