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HomeMunicipal ServicesPlanning and Land Use

General Planning Information

The Planning Department is responsible for the overall planning and policy direction for land development within the Township of Southgate. Planning is the scientific, aesthetic, and orderly disposition of land, resources, facilities and services with a view to securing the physical, economic and social efficiency, health and well-being of urban and rural communities. The municipal planning process is governed by a hierarchy of legislation, regulations, planning policies, guidelines, standards, and in some cases common law. This hierarchy includes the Planning Act, the Provincial Policy Statement (2020), the County of Grey Official Plan and the Southgate Official Plan, among other legislative requirements. 

If you are thinking of severing a lot, changing a use (such as adding a commercial use), or changing a building on your property that does not conform to the current Zoning By-law, you will need to speak with the Planning Department. 

Development Review includes pre-consultation of potential planning applications. Those considering a planning application are encouraged to consult staff as early as possible should be aware that pre-consultation prior to submitting an application is required. Pre-consultation can save you time and money in the long run. Staff are able to assist you with your application to ensure you are well aware of the process, required information, and timing before you pay any required fees. 

Want to look up your property? You can access your property information on the public GIS site at https://maps.grey.ca/

Southgate Planning Application Forms
  • Zoning By-law Amendment Applications
    • Printable PDF Version 
  • Temporary use Zoning Amendment Applications (i.e. Garden Suite)
    • Printable PDF Form
  • Minor Variance Applications
    • Printable PDF Form
  • Southgate Official Plan Amendment Applications
    • Printable PDF Form 
  • Consent Applications (i.e. severance of land, lot line adjustment, etc.)
    • Printable PDF Form 
  • Site Plan Approval Applications 
    • Printable PDF Form
  • Draft Plans of Subdivision - Grey County Applications
    • Draft Plans of Subdivision
Specific Internal and External Planning Documents and Policies

Southgate Planning Documents

  • Southgate Official Plan
  • Zoning By-law
  • Current Applications and Public Notices

Below, you will find links to Planning related documents and legislation from external agencies:

  • County of Grey Official Plan
  • Provincial Policy Statement (2005)
  • Planning Act, 1990

The Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing also offers some helpful information:

  • Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing - Citizen's Guide Land Use Planning Info
  • Official Plans
  • Land Severances
  • Zoning By-laws
  • Local Planning Appeal Support Centre - Interim Guide to Services and Eligibility
Secondary Unit Information

Interested in developing a secondary unit in your existing home? Check out this homeowners guide developed by the Province for further information. 

Click Here to View the Current Planning Applications and Public Notices


Who to Contact?

For general planning inquiries or for assistance with planning applications, please contact Legislative and Administrative Assistant, Elisha Milne emilne@southgate.ca  

For severances, development proposals please contact the Municipal Planner, Clinton Stredwick, cstredwick@southgate.ca. To set up a meeting with the Planner, please fill out our Planning Meeting Request Form.

For Zoning and Zoning Compliance, Building Permits, and Septic Permits, please contact Cathy Maltais in the Building Department, cmaltais@southgate.ca.

For further specific contact information, please visit the Contact Us page.

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