Zoning
The Zoning By-law regulates land use in the Township of Douro-Dummer. Before you submit a building permit or planning application, you need to make sure the proposal meets the zoning requirements for the property.
The Zoning By-law includes:
- Land use for each property
- Where and what types of buildings or structures may be located on the land
- The requirements of lot sizes, parking lots, building heights and setbacks
The Zoning By-law must conform to the Official Plan.
For accessibility accommodations, please contact staff to view a copy of the Zoning By-law, otherwise the Consolidated Zoning By-law is available to view as a pdf.
Zoning Maps
Use the County of Peterborough GIS mapping tool to view the zoning for each property in the Township of Douro-Dummer.
Apply for a Zoning By-law Amendment
If you would like to amend the Zoning regulations for your property, you will need to apply for a Zoning By-law Amendment. It is a good idea to book a pre-consultation meeting before you start the application process. The fee for a pre-consultation meeting is $225.00.
After the pre-consultation, you can complete a Zoning By-law Amendment Application and have it commissioned by a lawyer prior to submission. Once complete, you are required to submit the application by email and mail or drop off a hard copy to the Township Office:
Township of Douro-Dummer
894 South Street, PO Box 92
Warsaw, ON K0L 3A0
Fees
Please review the Planning Fees and submit the appropriate fee along with the complete application. You will also need to pay Otonabee Region Conservation Authority Planning fees.
Zoning Fees 2025
| Planning Fees | Price |
|---|---|
|
Pre-Consultation |
$225.00 |
|
Zoning By-law Amendment |
$1,685.00 |
|
Amended Zoning By-law Amendment Application - prior to circulation |
$225.00 |
|
Amended Zoning By-law Amendment Application - after circulation |
$1,120.00 |
|
Removal of Holding Provision |
$765.00 |
|
Advertising Fee |
Actual cost of advertising |
|
Special Meeting Fee |
$775.00 |
|
Predevelopment Agreement for Major Applications |
$1,030.00 + $5,890.00 deposit |
Applications
You can use the Planning Applications Dashboard to locate applications in the Township, review reports and plans submitted and provide feedback.
Check back regularly for updates. Planning staff make every effort to post new information on development applications through the links above as the information becomes available, however, some delays may occur.
If you have an inquiry about a particular application - whether it is on this site or not - please contact the Building and Planning Department.
Cannabis Production
If you are interested in using your agricultural property for Cannabis production, please review this letter outlining Zoning Requirements for Cannabis Production.