Municipal Services
Planning helps guide how land is used and developed within the Municipality of Callander. Whether you're building, renovating, starting a business, or developing a property, we are here to help.
Before You Begin
Planning staff can help determine:
✅What your property is zoned for
✅Whether your proposal complies with zoning regulations
✅If you require a planning application
✅What approvals may be needed before construction begins
We strongly recommend contacting Planning Staff before starting a project.
Brett Thoms, Planning Administrator
📞(705) 752-1410 x306
🕒Monday - Friday 8:30 am to 4:30 pm.
📅Appointments are encouraged
Planning staff can help determine zoning requirements, setbacks, lot coverage limits, and permitted uses before you apply for a building permit.
Learn about:
Planning applications may include:
Download additional applications and fee schedules below.
An Official Plan is the Municipality's long-term vision for growth and development. It guides decisions about:
The Official Plan helps shape how Callander will grow and evolve over the coming decades.
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View Schedule A: Rural Area MapThis link opens in a new windowThis link opens in a new window
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View Schedule A2: Development Staging
View Schedule B: Natural Heritage Features
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Why Are We Updating It?
The current Official Plan must be updated to:
Why Is Your Feedback Important?
Community input helps ensure the Official Plan reflects the values and priorities of residents.
Public feedback has already been gathered and incorporated into the draft plan. We are holding an Open House to review the latest version and provide any additional comments for consideration.
Open House Details:
Date: September 15, 2026
Time: 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Location: Orton Room, 1986 Swale St
What Is an Open House?
An Open House is an informal drop-in event where residents can come by at any time during the scheduled hours to learn more, review information displays or materials, ask questions, speak with staff or project representatives, and share feedback. There is no formal presentation, so attendees do not need to arrive right at the start or stay for the full two hours.
Don't Miss This Opportunity
This draft will guide important decisions about Callander's future for years to come.
Whether you attend the Open House or provide comments online, your feedback matters.
View Draft Schedule A: Settlement
View Draft Schedule A -1: Rural
View Draft Schedule B: Natural Heritage Features
View Draft Schedule B: Natural Heritage Lands
View Draft Schedule C: Hazard Lands
The Zoning By-law regulated how land can be used and establishes standards such as setbacks, building heights, lot coverage, and permitted uses.
Not all projects require planning approval. Contact Planning Staff before beginning your project to determine what approvals may be necessary.
Some projects require planning approval before a building permit can be issued.
Timeframes vary depending on the application type and complexity of the proposal.
No. All required approvals must be obtained before construction begins.
Contact Planning Staff and provide your municipal address or roll number, or view the Community GIS Map.
Planning staff is available to review the Official Plan policies and Zoning By-law provisions which affect all planning applications. It is recommended that pre-consultation occur with planning staff prior to submission of development applications. All applications are available for pick up in the office or by download in the links below.
Other Planning Department Applications