Purpose and Effect of the Application: To amend the zoning of the property from Marginal Agriculture (MA) Zone to Limited Service Residential (LSR) Zone because the lot is accessed by a private road and is
used for residential purposes, including a dwelling, and its accessory uses. This Application is a
condition of Provisional Consent File No. B107/24 from the County of Hastings.
Current Planning Applications
The following is a listing of active Zoning Bylaw Amendment, Minor Variance, Permission, and Shore Road Allowance Applications in the Municipality of Hastings Highlands.
For Official Plan Amendments, Severance (Consents), or Subdivision, please contact the County of Hastings.
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Zoning Bylaw Amendment (Rezoning)
Below are current Zoning Bylaw Amendment Applications:
R-2026-001: Rezone Part of 33 Kerr Lane to Limited Service Residential (LSR) Zone
R-2026-002: Proposed Tourist Establishment at 752 Peterson Road
The Municipality is in receipt of an Application to rezone 752 Peterson Road to a site-specific Special Recreational/Resort Commercial (RRC-137) to permit a tourist establishment.
The effect of the Application will be to permit the following tourist establishment use:
- Sixteen (16) A-framed housekeeping cottages with a bathroom and kitchen
- One (1) 12.19-metre-high housekeeping cottage in a lookout tower with a bathroom and kitchenette
- An internal road
- A private well and private septic systems
- The common area will include a management building and pool. The common area will be serviced by a water well and septic system (which have been constructed).
To support the Zoning Bylaw Amendment, the applicant has submitted reports and studies, including:
- Application Form (excerpts)
- Planning Justification Report dated October 2024, with an Addendum dated January 2026, was submitted to review and evaluate the proposed development in accordance with the Planning Act, the Provincial Planning Statement, County of Hastings Official Plan, and the Comprehensive Zoning Bylaw.
- Environmental Impact Study reviewed the Species At Risk, Significant Wildlife Habitat, Fish Habitat and the wetland on and near the property, assessed the impact of development on these natural heritage features and areas, and proposed recommendations to mitigate any adverse impacts.
- Traffic Impact Briefing (revised) was submitted to assess the impact of the proposed development on Municipal roads and to review the internal road for the proposed development.
- Hydrogeological Assessment (revised) was submitted to assess the occurrence, distribution and effect of groundwater on the site, the impact of the proposed development, and any recommendations to mitigate any negative impacts. The Hydrogeological Investigation Report included a review of water supply and the impact of the proposed septic system.
- Functional Servicing and Preliminary Stormwater Management Report (revised) was submitted to determine drainage patterns, ensure adequate water supply for the proposed development, ensure the septic system is suitable and able to accommodate the proposed development, and to recommend stormwater management on the lot.
These reports and studies were Peer Reviewed by Jp2g Consultants on behalf of the Municipality.
A Public Meeting will be held at the Regular Meeting of Council on February 18, 2026. Please see the Public Notice for more information.
R-2026-003: Rezone 274 & 280 Bartlett Road to Rural Residential (RR) Zone
Purpose and Effect of the Application: To amend the zoning of the properties from Marginal Agriculture (MA) Zone to Rural Residential (RR) Zone because the lots do not meet the required minimum lot area for
Marginal Agriculture (MA) Zone, and will be used for residential purposes, including a residential
dwelling, and its accessory uses. This Application is a condition of Provisional Consent File No.
B150/24 and B151/24 from the County of Hastings.
Minor Variance/Permission
Below are current Minor Variance and Permission Applications:
Shore Road Allowances
Below are current Shore Road Allowance Applications:
Site Plan Control
Below are current Site Plan Control Applications: