Planning Services

COVID-19 Update

City Hall is currently closed to the public, and many of our staff are working remotely to prevent the potential spread of COVID-19. However, planning applications under our review will continue to be processed to the extent possible.

For information on submitting new planning applications, contact Planning Services at 905-436-3853. For planning applications currently being processed, please call the planner assigned to your file.

General inquiries from residents, real estate agents and developers will continue to be answered by phone and email.

Residents can continue to provide feedback on applications by phone at 905-436-3853 or email at [email protected].

Development Applications, including associated fees and securities (cheque or certified cheque) are being accepted by courier to City Hall (50 Centre St S, Oshawa), or by pre-arranged drop-off time with a staff person at City Hall during regular business hours (Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.). All application forms shall be pre-commissioned or an appointment may be arranged with a staff person to have an application commissioned at City Hall.

Procedures for Pre-Consultation Meetings have changed.  The City is still accepting applications, but will not hold in-person meetings until further notice.  For information on how to submit a Pre-Consultation Application and have it reviewed, please email Planning Services.

Responsibilities

Planning Services is responsible for all land use, policy and development activities for the City.

Planning Services is comprised of the Development and Urban Design division and the Policy division whose responsibilities are listed below.

Divisions

Applications, Forms and Related Policies

• Development Applications
• Development Application File Closure Policy
• Development Application Outstanding Taxes Policy
• Temporary Outdoor Patio on Private Property during COVID-19
• Sandwich Board Permit Application
• War Veteran Street Name Nomination Form

Planning Policies and Guidelines

• City of Oshawa Official Plan
• Samac Secondary Plan
• By-law 16-94 (Hospital Consolidated By-law)
• Zoning By-law 60-94
• Telecommunication Facilities Policy
• Landscaping Design Policy
• Simcoe Street North Land Use, Urban Design and Transportation Study - April 2006
• Street Naming Policy for Private Residential Roads
• Urban Design Guidelines for Sites with Vehicle Drive-through Facilities

Resources and Services

• Citizen's Guides to Land Use Planning (Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing)
• Greenbelt Protection (Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing)
• Local Planning Appeal Tribunal (LPAT)
• New Subdivision Homeowners Information
• Places to Grow (Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing)
• Planning Act (Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing)

• Provincial Policy Statement (Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing)
• Region of Durham Land Division
• City of Oshawa Tour of Growth and Development