Official Plan & Site Plans

Official Plan

An Official Plan is a document in which policies for the planning and development of the municipality are described. Currently, the Official Plan of the Township of Perth East consists of the Milverton Official Plan and the County of Perth Official Plan (for areas outside of Milverton). The purpose of the County of Perth Official Plan is to establish a policy framework to guide the physical, social and economic development of the County and to protect the natural environment within the County to the year 2017.

Site Plans

Site Plan Approval is a form of development control, authorized under Section 41 of the Planning Act and Implemented through the Township of Perth East  By-law 26-2001. This means the Township has the authority to influence the design of certain types of development in addition to meeting requirements of the Township Zoning By-law and the Ontario Building Code.

Site Plan Approval applies to all development within Perth East with the exception of single family dwellings; two-family dwellings; buildings which are accessory to such dwellings; farm buildings; and temporary buildings. Site Plan Approval is required prior to the issuance of a Building Permit for all developments which are subject to Site Plan Approval. Site Plan Approval is required for a new building; addition to existing buildings; or a commercial parking lot. Please contact the Planning Department to determine whether or not your development proposal requires Site Plan Approval.