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All land within the boundaries of West Grey has an official plan designation and is zoned according to the zoning bylaw. This allows for agriculture, business development or housing to happen in the appropriate places.

The rules around zoning are outlined in the municipality's zoning bylaw and are also guided by two policies: Grey County's Official Plan and for the primary settlement areas of Durham and Neustadt, the West Grey Official Plan. 

The municipality is currently in the process of a review and update to the West Grey Official Plan. The County of Grey Official Plan and current West Grey Official Plan (Durham and Neustadt) will remain in effect until the new Official Plan is recommended for approval by the County of Grey.

Prior to starting new development, please contact the municipal planner for guidance and assistance.

Applying for consent/severance

A land severance is the authorized separation of a piece of land to form a new lot or a new parcel of land. Officially, severances are called consents under the Planning Act. Making adjustments to existing properties through right-of-ways, long term leases, easements or boundary adjustments may also require consent.

Before submitting an application, you need to consult with planning staff to discuss your proposal. At this time we will identify any documentation needed in support of the application. The application must be commissioned by an appointed individual at the municipal office. The required fee must be paid at the time of submission.

To apply for a consent to sever, please contact us.

Applying for a zoning bylaw amendment

If the proposed use or structure on a property does not meet the requirements of the West Grey zoning bylaw the property owner may apply for a zoning bylaw amendment. This is also referred to as a re-zoning. The proposed zoning bylaw amendment must conform to the official plan or an amendment to the official plan may be required.

Before you submit your application, you need to consult with planning staff to discuss your proposal. At this time we will identify any documentation needed in support of the application. The application must be commissioned by an appointed individual at the municipal office. The required fee must be paid at the time of submission.

To apply for a zoning bylaw amendment, please contact us.

 Zoning compliance request

All zoning inquires can be made by completing the attached form and sending it in with the required fee.

Alternatively you can check your own zoning on the Grey County website following the below steps.

  • Select public GIS site.
  • In the top right corner search for your lot by address or roll number. 
  • In the bottom left corner you can turn on layers, turn on the planning and zoning layer. 

When you know your zoning you can look at the municipality’s zoning bylaw to find your zone specific page and it will give you the permitted uses and required setbacks.

On the Grey County website you can turn on the conservation authority layer and it will display all regulated areas. Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority permits are required for any construction in a regulated area. Visit the Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority website for more information. 

Applying for a minor variance

If your project needs a minor change, and follows the intent of the zoning bylaw, you can apply for a minor variance.

Before you submit your application, you need to consult with planning staff to discuss your proposal and if a minor variance is the appropriate action. At this time staff will identify any documents needed in support of the application. The application must be commissioned by an appointed individual at the municipal office. The required fee must be paid at the time of submission.

To apply for minor variance, please contact us.

Official plan amendment

The Official Plan update requires the following stages of review and consultation:
  • Public comment period open until February 10, 2023 at 4:30 p.m. 
  • Public meeting on February 16, 2023 at 9 a.m.

Plan subdivision/condominium

For information please contact the planning department.

Zoning maps

Grey County: 

  1. Go to: https://maps.grey.ca/
  2. Select ‘Public GIS Site’
  3. Find your property of interest by searching the roll number or address in the upper right corner
  4. If this information is unknown or not coming up, try searching by clicking the tab ‘Find and Query Data’ in the upper left corner
  5. Search by lot and concession or by parcel
  6. Once you find the property of interest, select it in the search results on the left
  7. Next, in the bottom left, select the ‘Layers’ icon beside the ‘Home’ icon:                                
  8. Check the box for ‘Planning’ and expand it by clicking the '+'
  9. Check the box for ‘Conservation Authorities’ and expand
  10. Check the box for ‘CA Boundaries,’ which shows which Conservation Authority the property of interest applies to
  11. Check the box for ‘Regulations,’ check all the boxes, and click the ‘legend’ icon to see what the different coloured areas represent
  12. Check the box for 'Municipal Zoning' and expand it by clicking the '+'
  13. Check the box for 'Zoning - West Grey' and this will bring up the zoning on the property

Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority:

  1. Go to the SVCA Maps and GIS webpage and launch the GIS viewer 
  2. Read SVCA disclaimer and click OK
  3. To locate a property, enter either the civic address or property roll number into the top left hand search bar
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Lorelie Spencer
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