Official Plan Amendment Application

What is an Official Plan Amendment?

The Township of Russell’s Official Plan guides land use and development within the Township. If you want to use your property or develop it in a way that conflicts with the policies of the Township of Russell Official Plan, you will need an Official Plan Amendment. Note that the United Counties of Prescott Russell (UCPR) also has an Official Plan that applies to some land use designations or development types within the Township, so it is possible an amendment to the UCPR Official Plan may be necessary.

In some cases, both a Zoning By-law amendment and Official Plan amendment may be necessary in the event the proposed development does not comply with both the provisions of the Township of Russell Zoning By-law and Official Plan.

Occasionally, the Planning Department will receive an application for development and determine that an Official Plan amendment may be required.

How Can I Apply for an Official Plan Amendment?

It is necessary to determine if an Official Plan amendment is required prior to proposed development of land. Contact our Planning Department for a pre-consultation (strongly recommended) prior to applying for Official amendment, and to obtain the current application form for Official Plan amendment. The Planner will provide you with further information on application requirements, associated fees, timeline, process, etc.

Staff will, when possible, advise you whether they will be able to recommend approval of the application to the Planning Advisory Committee who will make a recommendation to Council regarding the application. The UCPR has approval authority over Township of Russell Official Plan amendments, though the application is made with the Planning department.

Notices in the Mail

If you received notice in the mail about an Official Plan amendment application and public meeting, it is because your property is within 120 metres of the subject property. For more information about the application, or to provide your comments, please contact the Planning Department.