Planning Applications and Guidelines

The Town of Whitby accepts and reviews a variety of planning and development applications. Learn more about what approvals may be required for your proposed development and review our design plans and guidelines:

• Landscape Plan Guidelines for Site Plan and Subdivision Development
• Tree Protection Requirements for New Development
• Tree Guidelines

Please contact us for a copy of the following manuals and guidelines:

• Site Plan Approval Manual
• Site Plan Approval Manual for the Oak Ridges Moraine and Environmentally Sensitive / Hazard Land Areas
• Shadow Study Guidelines
• Accessibility Guidelines
• Lighting Guidelines
• West Whitby Urban Design and Architectural Guidelines
• Brooklin Architectural Guidelines

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Land divisions and subdivisions

If you'd like to divide a single plot of land into small lots, you may need to submit one of the following applications:

• Land Division
• Part Lot Control
• Subdivisions and Condominiums

Zoning and Official Plan Amendments

If your project doesn't comply with the current Zoning By-law or conform to the Official Plan, you may need to submit one of the following applications:

• Minor Variances
• Official Plan Amendment
• Zoning By-law Amendment

Site Plans

Certain types of development may also require Site Plan Approval in accordance with the Town's Site Plan Control By-law.