Planning & Licencing Department

In Canada, recognition is being given to the critical role that built environments can play in shaping the physical, psychological and social health of individuals and their communities. Attention is focusing on rural and urban strategies, including land-use patterns, transportation networks, public spaces and natural systems – all factors that can promote increased physical activity, psychological well being and healthier outcomes for people.

This Department is responsible for applications under the Planning Act.  This includes applications for Minor Variance, Zoning Amendments and Official Plan Amendments.

Applications for consents/severances can be found on this page as well.  The approval authority for consents/severances is the County of Renfrew, with the municipality acting as a commenting agency.

Contact Information:
Planning & Licencing Officer, Silas Lorbetski
Phone: 613.756.2747 Ext. 217
Email: Silas

Planning Related Documents:

• Comprehensive Zoning By-Law (PDF)
  • Map 1 - Geographic Township of Burns (PDF)
  • Map 2 - Geographic Township of Jones (PDF)
  • Map 3 - Geographic Township of Radcliffe with inset map for Combermere (PDF)
  • Map 4 - Geographic Township of Sherwood (North) (PDF)
  • Map 5 - Geographic Township of Sherwood (South) (PDF)
  • Map 6 - Geographic Township of Sherwood (Barry's Bay) (PDF)
• Minor Variance Application (PDF)
• Zoning Amendment Application (PDF)
• Official Plan Amendment Application  for County (PDF)
• Severance Proposal Form (County) (PDF)
• Severance Application Form & Guidelines (County) (PDF)
• Site Plan Agreement (PDF)
• Official Plan Text (County) (PDF)
• Official Plan Schedule A (PDF) 

Licencing Related Documents:

• Information guide to obtaining a marriage licence (PDF)
• Marriage Licence Application (PDF)