Dividing a parcel of land into multiple lots (which can then be sold) requires a plan of subdivision or condominium approval. This approval process helps ensure the land in question is suitable for the proposed new use, the proposed development conforms with the City's Official Plan and with provincial plans and policy, and residents are protected from development that may be inappropriate or might place strain on municipal services, facilities, or financial resources.
The City of Barrie has been delegated authority by the Ministry of Municipal Affairs to approve draft plans of subdivision (Ontario Regulation 417/01 under the Planning Act). The approval process is provided for under section 51 of the Planning Act. Section 51 also applies to the approval of a Plan of Condominium (under subs.9(2) of the Condominium Act).
How to Apply
Apply online through APLI and/or submit the relevant PDF forms, which include submission details. Once a complete application has been received for a plan of subdivision, processing the application may take six to eight months.
- Approval of Plan of Subdivision
- Extension or Revision to Draft Approved Plan of Subdivision or Condominium
- Part Lot Control Exemption and/or Deeming By-Law
- Plan of Condominium Approval
- Pre-Consultation Request Form: Official Plan Amendments, Zoning By-Law Amendments Plan of Subdivision/Condominium
- Cost Recovery Form*
- Owner Authorization – Property Owner Consent*
- Pre-Servicing Agreement*
*These forms cannot be submitted through APLI. Applicants can submit all other forms through APLI.
Related Requirements: Studies & Reports
As part of the development applications process, City staff may request that specific studies & reports be completed. Staff have compiled terms of reference for each potential study/report required:
- Affordable Housing Report
- Archaeological Study
- Community and Sustainable Design Report
- Deep Drilling
- Energy Conservation Report
- Environmental Impact Study
- Functional Servicing Report
- Geotechnical Study
- Heritage Impact Assessment
- Historic Neighbourhood Character Impact Evaluation
- Hydrogeological Study
- Illumination Study
- Market Study
- Noise-Vibration Impact Analysis
- Planning Justification Report
- Shadow Study
- Stormwater Management Report
- Traffic Impact Study
- Transportation Impact Study Guidelines
- Tree Preservation & Inventory Plan
- Wind Study