Planning and Development

Council uses Municipal Planning Services to provide planning and development services within the Municipality of Highlands East.

Land Use Planning

The first point of contact for all planning inquiries is the Planning Department.

Pre-consultation

Pre-consultation comments will be required for most planning applications with the Municipality's planning consultant to assist applicants in filing a complete application. Pre-consultation review will require the submission of an application form and submission materials such as a site plan and survey and may include a site visit and staff research.

Process

Completed applications are received by the Planning Department. Municipal Planning Services Ltd. reviews and administers applications for planning approvals in accordance with the Municipality's Official Plan, Zoning By-law and a variety of other policies and legislation including:

• Provincial Land Use Planning Policy
• Planning Act
• Municipal Act
• Other Provincial Legislation and Guidelines as required.

Committee of Adjustment

The administration and planning related functions with respect to the Committee of Adjustment for Minor Variances are received in the Administration and Finance Department and processed through the Committee of Adjustment Secretary.

Fees

Please visit our Planning Fees page to view all fees and charges associated with the planning and development process.