Aquatics Centre currently closed for renovations

The Aquatics Centre has been closed to the public since November 2024 to accommodate renovations to the space that would address safety concerns caused by saltwater and high humidity. These renovations were deemed essential to ensure the facility could be used safely and effectively by the community. Due to unexpected recently discovered structural issues caused by saltwater and high humidity stemming from insufficiently sized HVAC equipment installed during the original construction, the renovation work is now expected to extend closure until fall 2025. 

Project updates and a reopening date, once confirmed, will be provided through local media, the Town website (www.townofstmarys.com), Facebook (www.facebook.com/stmarysontario) and Twitter/X (www.twitter.com/townofstmarys).

Current Planning/Development Applications

The following is a listing of active Official Plan Amendment, Zoning By-law Amendment, Plan of Subdivision or Condominium and Committee of Adjustment Applications in the Town of St. Marys.

On this page:

  1. Official Plan & Zoning By-law Amendment/Plan of Subdivision Applications
  2. Condominium Applications
  3. Committee of Adjustment Applications

Questions about any of the applications listed below can be directed to Grant Brouwer, Director of Building and Development at:

Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment/Plan of Subdivision Applications

Application: Zoning By-law Amendment

File No.: Z04-2025

Address: 236 Queen St. W

Owners: Marianne De Brabandere

Applicant/Agent: Zelinka Priamo Ltd.

Proposal: The purpose and effect of the Zoning By-law Amendment Application is to change the zoning of the subject lands to “Residential Zone Four (R4-XX)” on the proposed retained lot (post road widening) and “Residential Zone Four (R4-YY)” on the proposed severed lot with the following site-specific regulations:

Retained Lot - “Residential Zone Four (R4-XX)”

• Minimum lot area (corner lot) of 361.0 m2, whereas the minimum required is 480.0 m2;

• Recognize the existing lot frontage (corner lot) of 14.3 m, whereas the minimum required is 16.0 m;

• Minimum lot depth of 25.1 m, whereas the minimum required is 30.0 m;

• Minimum front yard of 2.7 m, whereas the minimum required is 6.0 m;

• Recognize the existing interior side yard of 0.6 m, whereas the minimum required is 2.4 m;

• Recognize the existing exterior side yard of 3.9 m, whereas the minimum required is 6.0 m;

• Minimum rear yard of 3.5 m, whereas the minimum required is 6.0 m; and,

• Maximum gross floor area ratio of 72 percent, whereas the maximum permitted is 70 percent.

Severed Lot - “Residential Zone Two (R4-YY)”

• Minimum lot area (interior lot) of 223.0 m2, whereas the minimum required is 360.0 m2;

• Minimum lot depth of 14.3 m, whereas the minimum required is 30.0 m;

• Minimum front yard of 3.7 m, whereas the minimum required is 6.0 m; and,

• Minimum rear yard of 2.6 m, whereas the minimum required is 6.0 m.

Meeting:

  • Planning Advisory Committee (PAC) - Monday, December 1, 2025 at 6:00 pm.

Notice of Public Meeting

To observe the meeting:
In-person: 408 James Street South – Municipal Operations Centre Boardroom

Town’s YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzuUpFqxcEl8OG-dOYKteFQ

To attend as a delegation please email planning@town.stmarys.on.ca no later than noon Friday, November 28, 2025, requesting to be a delegation and include any materials you wish to share with the Committee.

Application: Zoning Bylaw Amendment (ZBA)

File No.: Z03-2025

Address: 178 Thomas St. 

Owners: 2398315 Ontario Limited (c/o Scott McIntosh)

Applicant/Agent: Zelinka Priamo Ltd. 

Proposal: 

The Applicant is proposing to retain the existing dwelling on the proposed retained lot, relocate the existing driveway and detached garage to south of the existing dwelling, and construct a new single detached dwelling on the proposed severed lot with access from Park Lane.

The purpose and effect of the Zoning By-law Amendment Application is to change the zoning of the subject lands to “Residential Zone Two (R2-XX)” on the proposed retained lot and “Residential Zone Two (R2-YY)” on the proposed severed lot with the following site-specific regulations based on the proposed lots (post road widenings):

Retained Lot - “Residential Zone Two (R2-XX)”

  • Minimum lot area (corner lot) of 488.5 m2, whereas the minimum required is 795.5 m2;
  • Minimum lot frontage (corner lot) of 17.6 m, whereas the minimum required is 21.5 m;
  • Minimum lot depth of 27.7 m, whereas the minimum required is 37.0 m;
  • Minimum front yard of 2.1 m, whereas the minimum required is 6.0 m;
  • Minimum exterior side yard of 2.8 m, whereas the minimum required is 6.0 m; and,
  • Recognize the encroachment of the existing dwelling in the required daylight/sight triangle (10.8 x 10.8 m).

Severed Lot - “Residential Zone Two (R2-YY)”

  • Minimum lot area (interior lot) of 317.6 m2, whereas the minimum required is 666.0 m2;
  • Minimum lot depth of 17.6 m, whereas the minimum required is 37.0 m;
  • Minimum front yard of 5.5 m, whereas the minimum required is 6.0 m;
  • Minimum rear yard of 5.0 m, whereas the minimum required is 7.0 m; and,

Minimum gross floor area of 97.9 m2, whereas the minimum required is 100 m2.

Meeting:

TAKE NOTICE THAT pursuant to Section 34 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, the Council of the Corporation of the Town of St. Marys will hold a public meeting on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. in the Town Hall Council Chambers (175 Queen Street East) to consider a proposed Amendment to the Town of St. Marys Zoning By-law.

Notice of Public Meeting

AND TAKE NOTICE that an appeal to the Ontario Land Tribunal in respect of the Town’s decision to pass Z161-2025 may be made by filing with the Clerk of the Town of St. Marys not later than the 10th day of November, 2025 a notice of appeal setting out the reason(s) for the appeal and accompanied by the proper fee required by the Tribunal.  

NOTICE OF PASSAGE

 

Application: Zoning Bylaw Amendment (ZBA)

File No.: Z02-2025

Address: 11 Cain Street

Owners: Group40 Inc. and Grace Community Church

Applicant/Agent: Group40 Inc. and Baker Planning Group

Proposal: The purpose and effect of the Zoning By-law Amendment Application is to change the zoning of the subject lands to “Residential Zone Five (R5-XX)” with the following site-specific regulations:

  • Minimum lot area per dwelling unit: 100 square metres
  • Minimum Rear Yard Setback (eastern property line): 3.0 metres
  • Minimum Exterior Side Yard Setback: 3.0 metres
  • Minimum Side Yard Setback (south side) of 3.0 metres where abutting land that is zoned as non-residential
  • More than one building may be erected on a lot provided that the separation distances between buildings shall be according to all applicable requirements of the Ontario Building Code, as amended, and in compliance with the following:
    • the minimum distance between two exterior walls of different buildings facing each other shall be 5.0 metres, where there is no private amenity space
  • Maximum Density: 95 units per hectare
  • Minimum Landscaped Open Space: 30%
  • Maximum Number of Storeys: 4
  • Minimum Off-Street Parking: 1.4 spaces per Dwelling Unit
  • A planting strip shall be required in accordance with the provisions of Section 5.25, where an interior side or rear lot line of a lot abuts a lot that is:
    • in a Residential Zone or a Residential (-H) Holding Zone
    • used for residential purposes;

       and shall constitute one of the following, or any combination of the following:

    1. A planting strip with a minimum width of 1.8 metres, planted with trees, evergreens, and/or shrubs, which at the time of planting shall be 1.0 metres in height and they must be of such a species or type so as to achieve a minimum height of 2.0 metres at maturity
    2. Existing trees and/or shrubs; and/or
    3. Solid wood fence with a minimum of 2.0 metres in height
  • Steps, and patios, whether they be covered or uncovered, and unenclosed porches and verandas may project into any required front yard, side yard, and rear yard, a distance of not more than 1.8 metres.
  • Where lands have been comprehensively planned and are subject to an approved site plan and associated agreement pursuant to Section 41 of the Planning Act, any zoning deficiencies resulting from the creation of condominium units, shall be deemed to comply with the regulations of the By-law, provided that all applicable regulations of the By-law relative to the whole lot and its external lot lines existing prior to any condominium plan registration are complied with.

Meeting:

Notice of the passage of a zoning by-law

TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the Corporation of the Town of St. Marys passed By-law No. Z160-2025 on the 26th day of August, 2025 under Section 34 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990.

AND TAKE NOTICE that an appeal to the Ontario Land Tribunal in respect of the Town’s decision to pass Z160-2025 may be made by filing with the Clerk of the Town of St. Marys not later than the 24th day of September, 2025 a notice of appeal setting out the reason(s) for the appeal and accompanied by the proper fee required by the Tribunal. 

An explanation of the purpose and effect of the Zoning By-law, describing the lands to which the By-law applies, and a map showing the location of the lands to which the By-law apply are attached. The complete By-law is available for inspection in my office during regular office hours. 

NOTICE OF PASSAGE

Application: Zoning By-law Amendment

File No.: Z01-2025

Address: 121 Ontario Street South

Owner: Rick Murphy Holdings Ltd.

Applicant/Agent: Rick and Melanie Murphy

Proposal: 

The Applicant is proposing to construct a fifth building with 9 residential units in the northeast part of the property, for a total of 32 units. A laneway along the north property line is proposed to connect to a new parking area that will add 15 new parking spaces. A copy of the proposed Site Plan is included in this notice (an associated Application for Site Plan Approval was also submitted by the applicant). The purpose and effect of the Zoning By-law Amendment Application is to amend the “Residential Zone Five (R5-11)” zoning to permit a maximum of 32 apartment units on the subject property whereas a maximum of 23 units is currently permitted.

Meeting:

To attend as a delegation please email planning@town.stmarys.on.ca no later than noon Friday, March 14, 2025, requesting to be a delegation and include any materials you wish to share with the Committee.

Send any comments or concerns for PAC’s consideration in writing to the Planning Department, via email to planning@town.stmarys.on.ca or by mail to the Town Office (175 Queen Street East, P.O. Box 998, St. Marys, ON N5X 1B6) before 12 Noon on Monday, March 17, 2025. Please note that if you are not able to submit comments prior to or during the PAC meeting, Council will be apprised of all public comments received prior to making a decision on the application at a later date.

To provide comment for Council’s consideration, comments can be submitted in writing to the Clerk Department, via email to clerksoffice@town.stmarys.on.ca or by mail to the Town Office (175 Queen Street East, P.O. Box 998, St. Marys, ON N5X 1B6) before 12 Noon on Tuesday, May 13, 2025.

Comments and opinions submitted on these matters, including the originator’s name and address, become part of the public record, may be viewed by the general public and may be published in a staff report and will be included in the Council agenda and minutes. Agendas and minute are published on the Town of St. Marys website.

Application: Zoning By-law Amendment

File No.: Z01-2024

Address: 428 Queen St. W

Owners: Joan Lang

Applicant/Agent: Pol Quality Homes and Baker Planning Group

Proposal: The Applicant is proposing to develop the subject property in a multi-unit housing form, in keeping with a stacked townhouse development and/or low-rise apartments with 35 dwelling units.  A copy of the proposed Site Plan is included in this notice. The purpose and effect of the Zoning By-law Amendment Application is to change the zoning of the subject property from “Residential Zone Two (R2)” and “Residential Zone Two (R2-H2)” to “Residential Zone Five (R5-XX)” with site-specific regulations summarized as follows: 

  • Provide a definition of ‘stacked townhouse dwelling units’
  • Permit stacked townhouse dwelling units as an additional permitted use
  • Minimum lot frontage of 25 metres
  • Minimum front yard setback of 0.5 metres
  • Minimum rear yard setback of 7.5 metres
  • Minimum interior side yard setback of 4.0 metres
  • Minimum distance between exterior walls of separate buildings where at least one exterior wall contains a window to habitable room – 10 metres
  • Minimum distance between two end walls of different buildings – 5.0 metres
  • Maximum lot coverage – 35 percent
  • Maximum density – 90 units per hectare
  • Minimum landscaped open space – 35 percent
  • Maximum building height – 12.0 metres
  • Minimum off-street parking – 1.3 spaces per dwelling unit
  • A required planting strip shall constitute one of the following, or any combination of the following: a planting strip with a minimum width of 1.0 metres, planted with trees, evergreens, and/or shrubs, which at the time ofplanting shall be 1.0 metres in height and they must be of such a species or type so as to achieve a minimum height of 2.0 metres at maturity; existing trees and/or shrubs; and/or solid wood fence with a minimum of 2.0 metres in height 
  • No ingress or egress driveway shall be located closer than 1.0 metres to any side or rear lot line
  • Steps, and patios, whether they be covered or uncovered, and unenclosed porches and verandas may project into any required front yard, side yard, and rear yard, a distance of not more than 1.8 metres
  • Where lands have been comprehensively planned and are subject to an approved site plan and associated agreement pursuant to Section 41 of the Planning Act, any zoning deficiencies resulting from the creation of condominium units, shall be deemed to comply with the regulations of the By-law, provided that all applicable regulations of the By-law relative to the whole lot and its external lot lines existing prior to any condominium plan registration are complied with

Meeting:

  • Council - Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at 6:00 pm
    • Notice of Public Meeting

    • To observe the meeting:

    • To attend as a delegation please email clerksoffice@town.stmarys.on.ca no later than 12:00 pm Monday, June 10, 2024, requesting to be a delegation and include any materials you wish to share with Council. 
    • To provide comment for Council’s consideration, comments can be submitted in writing to the Clerks Department, via email to clerksoffice@town.stmarys.on.ca or by mail to the Town Office (175 Queen Street East, P.O. Box 998,St. Marys, ON N5X 1B6) before 12:00 pm on Tuesday, June 11, 2024.Comments and opinions submitted on these matters, including the originator’s name and address, become part of the public record, may be viewed by the general public and may be published in a staff report and will be included in the Council agenda and minutes. Agendas and minute are published on the Town of St. Marys website.

Condominium Applications

Application: Proposed Plan of Condominium

File No.: DPC 01-2025

Address: 428 Queen Street West

Applicant/Agent: Caroline Baker, Baker Planning Group

Proposal: 

The Owner has applied for approval of a Draft Plan of Condominium (Standard) for the purpose of unitization of the 35 dwelling units and 38 parking spaces, and establishment of common elements including the private road, visitor parking (11 spaces), amenity areas, fencing, and snow storage. A copy of the proposed plan of condominium is included with this notice.

Meetings:

Application: Draft Plan of Condominium

File No.: DPC 01-2022

Address: 275 James Street South

Owner: Adriano Paola

Proposal: The Town of St. Marys Council granted Site Plan Approval in October of 2019 for the property for the purpose of constructing 24 condominium townhouse units in four buildings. The Owner has subsequently completed the construction of 16 of the 24 dwelling units. The remaining eight 8 units are under construction and anticipated to be completed in the spring of 2023. The Owner has applied for approval of a Draft Plan of Condominium (Standard) to establish 24 freehold condominium townhouse dwelling units.

Meetings:

Documents:

Committee of Adjustment Applications

Application: Consent to Sever

File No.: B01-2025

Address: 178 Thomas Street 

Owners: 2398315 Ontario Limited (c/o Scott McIntosh)

Proposal: The Property Owner has applied for a consent to divide the property into two lots as shown on the concept site plan / severance sketch attached to this notice. The concept site plan / severance sketch shows road widenings required to be conveyed to the Town (3.0 metre wide along Thomas Street and 2.5 metre wide along Park Lane). The Applicant is proposing to retain the existing dwelling on the proposed retained lot, relocate the existing driveway and detached garage to south of the existing dwelling, and construct a new single detached dwelling on the proposed severed lot with access from Park Lane.

Meeting:

Application: Consent to Sever

File No.: B02-2025

Address: 16 Hillside Court

Owners: Grace Community Church (c/o Group40 Inc. and Baker Planning Group)

Proposal: The Owner of the subject property has applied for consent to sever the northern 0.27 hectares of the Grace Community Church property (16 Hillside Court), to be conveyed and added to the benefitting property (11 Cain Street). The Applicant is proposing to develop 11 Cain Street and the proposed severed lands for residential uses consisting of 44 apartment dwelling units in four buildings, as shown in the concept site plan included with this notice. Vehicular access is proposed from Cain Street via a private roadway that connects to a proposed off-street parking area with 65 parking spaces. The “Residential Zone Five (R5-19)” zoning would permit this proposed development and approval of a future site plan application will be required, prior to development 
occurring on the site.

Meeting:

Application: Consent to Sever and Minor Variance

File No.: B03-2025 and A01-2025

Address: 30 William Street

Owners: RW Homes Inc.

Proposal: The purpose and effect of the Consent Application is to 
sever the subject lands into two lots, each consisting of a new single-detached dwelling containing two accessory apartments on each lot (i.e. 3 units on each lot for a total of 6 units), as shown on the attached concept plan. The existing dwelling would be demolished. A shared 3.5 metre wide driveway located between the buildings would provide access to four rear parking spaces on each lot. The Consent Application also proposes to establish reciprocal easements for each of the severed and retained lots to facilitate mutual vehicular access and maintenance of the shared driveway.

The purpose and effect of the Minor Variance Application is to seek approval for the following relief for both the 
proposed retained and severed lots: 

  • A minimum lot area of 440.0 m2, whereas the minimum required is 555.0 m2;
  • A minimum lot frontage of 12.4 metres, whereas the minimum required is 15 metres;
  • A maximum gross floor area ratio of 74 percent, whereas the maximum permitted is 70 percent;
  • A maximum of three dwelling units per lot, whereas the maximum permitted is one dwelling unit per lot;
  • Permit two accessory apartments within a single detached dwelling with a maximum gross floor area of 105 
    square metres per unit, whereas the maximum permitted is one accessory apartment; and,
  • Permit a minimum lot depth of 35 metres, whereas the minimum permitted is 37 metres.

Meeting:

Application: Minor Variance

File No.: A05-2024

Address: 68 Water Street South

Owners: Marianne De Brabandere

Proposal:

The purpose and effect of the Minor Variance Application is to seek approval to: 

  • Allow the expansion of a legal non-conforming use in accordance with the Central Commercial Zone One standards;
  • Reduce the minimum rear yard setback from 6m to 4.7m for a dwelling;
  • Reduce the minimum rear yard setback from 6m to 1.5m for a deck; and
  • Reduce the minimum rear yard setback from 6m to 3.6m for a balcony.

Meetings:

Application: Minor Variance

File No.: B03-2024 and A06-2024

Address: 72 Carrall Street

Owners: Kevin Deneve

Proposal:

The Property Owner has applied for a consent to divide the property into two lots. The following chart describes the characteristics of the proposed lots: 

Characteristics of proposed lots
  Frontage (m) Size (m2)
Retained Lot  ~ 30.2 ~ 1086.5
Severed Lot ~ 18.7 ~ 558.6

The applicant is proposing to construct a single detached dwelling on the proposed severed lot with two driveway accesses to Elgin Street.  A copy of the severance/site sketch is attached to this notice. The purpose and effect of the Minor Variance Application is to seek approval for the proposed severed lot to:

  • Reduce the minimum lot area from 666 m2 to 558 m2;
  • Reduce the minimum lot depth from 37 metres to 29 metres; and,
  • Permit two driveways serving a lot whereas the By-law permits no more than one driveway on lots with up to 20 metres of frontage.

Meetings:

Application: Minor Variance

File No.: A04-2024

Address: 125 St. Maria Street

Owners: R. and T. Snook

Proposal:

The purpose and effect of the Minor Variance Application is to seek approval for a:

  • Minimum exterior side yard of 4.0 metres (along St. Maria Street) whereas the By-law requires a minimum of 6.0 metres; and,
  • Recognize an existing driveway width of approximately 9.2 metres whereas the By-law permits a maximum width of 8.0 metres.

Meetings:

Application: Consent

File No.: B02-2024

Address: Part Lots 18 and 19, Concession 15

Owners: M., D., F. and C. Vermeire

Proposal:

The Property Owner has applied for a consent to divide the property into two parcels, with the dividing line being the joint St. Marys / Perth South municipal boundary. The following chart describes the characteristics of the proposed lots: 

Characteristics of proposed lots
  Municipality Size (ha)
Retained Lot (B1) Perth South ~ 33.1
Retained Lot (B2) St. Marys ~ 9.34

Meetings:

Application: Minor Variance and Consent

File No.: B01-2024 and A03-2024

Address: Part Lot 17, Concession 15

Owners: M. Vermeire

Proposal:

The Property Owner has applied for a consent to divide the property into two parcels, with the dividing line being the joint St. Marys / Perth South municipal boundary. The following chart describes the characteristics of the proposed lots:

Characteristics of proposed lots
  Municipality Size (ha)
Retained Lot (B1) Perth South ~ 43.14
Retained Lot (B2) St. Marys ~ 11.96

The purpose and effect of the Minor Variance Application is to seek approval for a minimum lot frontage of 66.1 metres whereas the By-law requires a minimum of 150 metres. 

Meetings:

Application: Minor Variance

File No.: A02-2024

Address: 365 Widder Street East

Owners: 2492780 Ontario Inc.

Proposal:

The purpose and effect of the Minor Variance Application is to seek approval to:

  • Recognize an existing lot area of 743 m2 whereas the R2 Zone requires a minimum lot size of 795.5 m2 for a corner lot;
  • Recognize an existing lot frontage of 18.47 metres whereas the R2 Zone requires a minimum frontage of 21.5 metres for a corner lot;
  • Recognize an existing exterior side yard of 3.17 metres and a proposed exterior side yard of 5.05 metres whereas the R2 Zone requires a minimum of 6.0 metres; and,
  • Permit a maximum driveway width of 11.1 metres in a Residential Zone whereas the Zoning By-law permits a maximum width of 8.0 metres.

Meeting:

Application: Consent to Sever and Minor Variance

File No.: A01-2024

Address: 766 Queen Street East

Owners: 2344808 Ontario Inc

Proposal: The purpose and effect of the Minor Variance Application is to seek approval to recognize an existing lot area of 2,700 m2 whereas the C3 Zone requires a minimum lot size of 4,000 m2 for medical/dental offices.

Meeting:

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