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The Town of Shelburne is responsible for the review, development and implementation of land use policies and By-laws. Please check the zoning regulations for your property before beginning any new building or renovation projects and review information about Development Fees.

Review the Town of Shelburne's Official Plan for more information on future growth in relation to development, transportation, culture and heritage.

Planning application forms

Sometimes there are situations where the zone of a property doesn't meet the property owner's needs or project goals. In these situations, we encourage you to arrange a pre-consultation meeting with our Town Planner to determine which planning application meets your project needs.

Part lot control application 

The Part Lot Control exemption by-law is generally used for the purpose of reconfiguring existing lots or blocks within a registered plan of subdivision to facilitate development. Exemption from part-lot control is appropriate when a large number of land transactions are involved, but the resulting changes will not have cause any changes to the character or nature of the subdivision. Part-lot control exemptions are also used for semi-detached or townhouse developments. Utilizing the part lot control exemption allows a process to ensure that common walls of multi-unit buildings are located directly on property lines.  Fill out the Part Lot Application Form and submit it to the Planning Department.

You should also review our planning fees to see how much each planning application costs.

Consent (Land Severance)

A consent is the legal separation of a piece of land to form a new lot. You can apply for a consent for:

  • A new lot
  • Lot addition
  • Easement
  • Charge or lease
  • Correction of title

Fill out the Consent Application Form and submit it to the Planning Department along with two copies of the sketch or survey as described in the application form.

Minor Variance

Fill out the minor variance application to get relief from an aspect of our Zoning By-law. The Committee of Adjustment will determine if your request is minor. Minor variances do not change the general intent of our Zoning By-law or Official Plan.

Official Plan Amendment

If your plans for development aren't consistent with the Town's Official Plan, you will need to apply for an Official Plan Amendment.

Site Plan Application

A site plan establishes design and technical aspects of land use and development over and above the requirements set out in the Zoning By-laws. Fill out a Site Plan Application form if you are making significant land use changes that alter the grading or surrounding environment.

Subdivision and Condominium Application

If you are developing a subdivision or condominium, you will need to fill out a Subdivision and Condominium Application Form to get Town approval.

Zoning By-law Amendment

If you need to re-zone a specific plot of land, you will need to fill out a Zoning By-law Amendment Application Form.

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Follow our planning notices newsfeed to stay informed about development and land use applications and proposed changes.

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Administrative Office
203 Main Street East
Shelburne, ON L9V 3K7

Phone: 519-925-2600

Fax: 519 -925-6134

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Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

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