The Town of Whitby Planning Department's function is to assist Town Council and members of the public in matters relating to land use planning. Land use planning affects almost every aspect of life in the Town. It helps decide how our community should be shaped, where homes and factories should be built, parks and schools located and where and how other essential services should be provided.

Good planning encourages public participation and leads to orderly growth and the efficient provision of services. It touches all of us and helps us to have the kind of community we want.

Council and Committee Agendastop

Council and Committee Agendas are posted on the Wednesday prior to a meeting and are available online.

Boards and Committeestop

• Accessibility Advisory Committee
• Committee of Adjustment (Minor Variances)
• Application: Minor Variance
• LACAC Heritage Whitby

Planning Maps & Publicationstop

The Whitby Planning Department updates and maintains numerous maps and information packages. A full listing of all the maps, publications and pricing is available from the Planning Department. All prices are subject to G.S.T. and are subject to change without prior notice. To inquire further about Whitby's maps and publications, please contact a member of the Planning Department.

Official Plan Reviewtop

The Town of Whitby is currently undertaking a Review and Update of the Whitby Official Plan. A separate website has been established for the Official Plan Review to provide an overview of the process, background information, reports, notices of public meetings/open houses/workshops and other relevant documentation.

• Official Plan Review

Citizen's Guide to Land Use Planningtop

The Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing provides an in depth look at the various types of planning applications and information ranging from The Planning Act, Official Plans, Subdivisions, Zoning By-laws, Land Severances and the Ontario Municipal Board. To review this information, please see the following link:

• http://www.mah.gov.on.ca/

Contacttop

For more information, please contact the Planning Department.