Municipality of Highlands East

Download files: 2010_consolidated_financial_statement.pdf, 2010_mpmp.pdf

The attached Building By-Law, available for download below, enacted on October 4, 2011 rescinds and replaces the previous Building By-Law 2007-71 and outlines the requirements and fees associated with the application and issuance of Building Permits in Highlands East.

Download file: bylaw_2011.48_building.pdf

Download files: 2009_consolidated_financial_statement.pdf, 2009_mpmp.pdf

Council for the Municipality of Highlands East is in the process of reviewing and updating the Official Plan for the Municipality. In the spring of 2010, Council released a Background Report summarizing key policy and planning issues to be considered as part of the Official Plan Review. The release of this report was followed by two public open houses held in September 2010.

These documents are available via the following link: Official Plan Review and Update Discussion Paper and Maps

On April 12, 2011, Council received a revised Draft Official Plan and directed that it be made available for public review and comment. This Draft Official Plan is available for download below and the Municipality has scheduled public open houses for the Official Plan on June 17 and 18, 2011 at the Lloyd Watson Centre in Wilberforce.

• Official Plan Draft Amendments Posted May 19, 2011 (1.31MB)
• Official Plan Draft Posted April 24, 2011 (1.61MB)
• Schedule A, Map: Land Use (2.93MB)
• Schedule B, Map: Natural Heritage Features (797KB)
• Schedule C, Map: Transportation (1.76MB)
• Schedule D, Map: Metallic Mineral Potential (1.85MB)

For more information please contact:

Irene Cook at 705-448-2981 x222 or icook [at] highlandseast [dot] ca 
Chris D. Jones MCIP, RPP at (705) 737-4512 x224 or chris [at] meridianplan [dot] ca

Building Permit Application, Application Requirements and Guides are available for download below:

• Building Permit Application
• Building Permit Guide
• Building By-Law 2011-48
• Application Requirements, Deck
• Application Requirements, Dwelling
• Application Requirements, Garage
• Zoning By-Law Guide

The following items shall accompany an application for a building permit.

Site Plan

• Site Plan showing location of building and septic system on lot, and also showing distances to the property lines, Front Yard Setback, Side Yard (both sides) and Rear Yard.
• Location to other buildings on the lot.
• Location to Hydro Lines or any other hazards on the lot.
• Entrance to the Lot.
• When difference in Municipal records, Ownership of property is required.

Building Plans

• Two sets of Scaled drawings
• Foundation Plan: example showing footing sizes, pier footings, locations, laminated beam sizes and floor joist size and spacing etc.
• Floor Plan: example showing room sizes, locations, exterior, interior wall thickness, door sizes, window sizes, chimneys and ventilation system etc.
• Cross Section: example showing foundation depth, foundation type (block or solid concrete etc.), foundation damproofing, foundation drainage, foundation slab, footing sizes, sill gasket, anchor bolts (spacing), joist size, subfloor size stud sizes and spacing, insulation, vapour barrier, interior, exterior finishes, roof type, sheeting, shingles and venting etc.
• Copy of TRUSS DRAWINGS from manufacturer.

Other Requirements

• HALIBURTON, KAWARTHA, PINE RIDGE DISTRICT HEALTH UNIT copy of the Site Inspection Report for a Sewage System, when required.
• Entrance Permit from the Municipality of Highlands East Roads Department, County of Haliburton or the Ministry of Transportation when required.
• Any Permit required by any other authority.
• Payment of Fees

Please note that any application which is not signed by the owner, and is signed by another authorized person, it shall be accompanied by a letter of authorization signed by the owner.

Any difference found in the Front, Side, or Rear setbacks by the Chief Building Official may result in an Application for a Building Permit being refused or revoked, until the Plot Plan is corrected.

The municipalities of Haliburton County have made available the draft version of the Municipal Waste Recycling Strategy for the public to review and provide comments.

Residents of the Municipality of Highlands East may direct their questions, comments and concerns to:

Glen Covert, Environment/Property Supervisor
Phone: 613-339-2442
Fax: 613-339-1028
Email: gcovert [at] highlandseast [dot] ca

Comments will be accepted until December 10, 2010.

Download file: haliburton_county_mwrs_draft.pdf

Please contact Irene Cook at the Municipal Office for more information.

Download file: application_shore_allowance.pdf

The following documents are available for download as PDF files:

Official Plan Review and Discussion Paper (875KB)

Map: Aggregate Operations (6.24MB)
Map: Crown Land (5.83MB)
Map: Natural Heritage Features (10.69MB)
Map: Settlement Areas (5.75MB)
Map: Metallic Mineral Potential (6.26MB)

Updated application for Minor Variance as of July 16, 2010.

Download file: minor_variance_application.pdf

Application for re-zoning updated as of July 14, 2010.

Download file: application_rezoning.pdf