Current Planning/Development Applications

Application: Zoning By-law Amendment 

File No.: Z01-2026

Address: 446 Queen Street West

Applicant/Agent: Baker Planning Group

TAKE NOTICE THAT the Corporation of the Town of St. Marys has received an Application for Zoning By-law Amendment pursuant to Section 34 of the Planning Act R.S.O. 1990 and has deemed same to be complete pursuant to the provisions of the Planning Act R.S.O. 1990.

Meeting:

• Planning Advisory Committee – March 16, 2026
  • Notice of Complete Application

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, April 14, 2026, 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.

Meeting:

• Notice of Public Meeting - Tuesday, April 14, 2026
  • Notice of Public Meeting

TAKE NOTICE THAT the Council of the Corporation of the Town of St. Marys passed By-law No. 
Z163-2026 on the 14th day of April, 2026 under Section 34 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990.

NOTICE OF PASSAGE

Application: Zoning By-law Amendment and Plan of Subdivision 

File No.: OP01-2025, Z05-2025 and STM 01-202

Address: 465 James St. S

TAKE NOTICE THAT the Corporation of the Town of St. Marys has received Applications for Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments, and Draft Plan of Subdivision pursuant to Sections 22, 34 and 51 of the Planning Act R.S.O. 1990 and has deemed same to be complete pursuant to the provisions of the Planning Act R.S.O. 1990.

Description and Location of Subject Property

The subject property is approximately 34.87 hectares in size and located at the northeast corner of James Street South and Given Road, as shown on the General Location Map. 

The subject property is designated ‘Highway Commercial’ and ‘General Industrial’ in the Town of St. Marys Official Plan and zoned ‘Commercial Zone Three (C3-H)’ and ‘General Industrial Zone (M2-H)’ according to the Town of St. Marys Zoning By-law Z1-1997, as amended.

Development Proposal and Purpose and Effect of Applications

The purpose and effect of the proposed draft plan of subdivision is to create:

• 10 industrial blocks ranging in size from 0.87 to 3.06 hectares; 
• 6 commercial/industrial blocks ranging in size from 0.56 to 1.45 hectares;
• 1 stormwater management block (3.24 hectares);
• 1 open space block (6.98 hectares); and,
• Internal roads (Streets ‘A’, ‘B’ and ‘C’).

A copy of the proposed draft plan of subdivision is provided in this notice.

The purpose and effect of the proposed Official Plan Amendment is to:

• Amend the designation of the west portion of the subject property from ‘Highway Commercial’ to ‘General Industrial’ with a site-specific policy to permit highway commercial uses in addition to general industrial uses;
• Remove the ‘proposed collector road’ classification through the subject property on Schedule ‘B’; and,
• Adjust the Natural Hazards Constraint Area and Water Course on Schedule ‘C’ to reflect the adjustments to the floodplain proposed through the DPS application.

The purpose and effect of the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment is to change the zoning of the lands currently zoned:

• ‘Commercial Zone Three (C3-H)’ to compound zoning consisting of Highway Commercial with two new holding provisions (C3-Hx-Hxx) and General Industrial with a site-specific provision and new holding provision (M2-XX-Hxx); and,
• ‘General Industrial Zone (M2-H)’ to General Industrial with a site-specific provision and new holding provision (M2-XX-Hxx).

Meeting

Details TBD. 

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.

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, January 27, 2026, 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 Concerning Proposed Zoning By-law Amendment 

TAKE NOTICE THAT the Corporation of the Town of St. Marys will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. to hear an Application for Consent to Sever under Sections 50(1) and 53 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, and you are invited to attend. Details for attendance are below.

Notice of Public Hearing: 236 Queen St. W

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. Z162-2026 on the 27^th day of January, 2026 under Section 34 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990.

NOTICE OF PASSAGE

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:

• Planning Advisory Committee – Friday, August 29, 2025
• Notice of Complete Application

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. 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:

• Planning Advisory Committee – Monday, July 21, 2025
• Notice of Complete Application
• Notice of Public Meeting - Tuesday, August 26, 2025
  • Notice of Public 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 26^th 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 24^th 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: 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:

• Planning Advisory Committee – March 17, 2025
• Proposed Plan of Condominium

TAKE NOTICE THAT the Corporation of the Town of St. Marys will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. to hear an Application for Minor Variance under Section 45(1) and (2) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990 and you are invited to attend. Details for attendance are provided below.

Noticed of Public Hearing: 151-153 Queen St. E 

TAKE NOTICE THAT the Corporation of the Town of St. Marys will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. to hear an Application for Minor Variance under Section 45(1) and (2) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990 and you are invited to attend. Details for attendance are provided below.

Notice of Public Hearing: 404 Widder St. E

TAKE NOTICE THAT the Corporation of the Town of St. Marys will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. to hear an Application for Consent to Sever under Sections 50(1) and 53 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, and you are invited to attend. 

Notice of Public Hearing: 407 James St. S

TAKE NOTICE THAT the Corporation of the Town of St. Marys will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. to hear an Application for Minor Variance under Section 45(1) and (2) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990 and you are invited to attend.

Notice of Public Hearing: 588 Emily St

Notice of Decision: 588 Emily St

TAKE NOTICE THAT the Corporation of the Town of St. Marys will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. to hear an Application for Minor Variance under Section 45(1) and (2) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990 and you are invited to attend. 

Notice of Public Hearing 

The applicant officially withdrew their application on May 12, 2026. As a result, the Town has closed the file for this matter. 

TAKE NOTICE THAT the Corporation of the Town of St. Marys will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. to hear an Application for Consent to Sever under Sections 50(1) and 53 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, and an Application for Minor Variance under Section 45(1) and (2) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990

Notice of Public Hearing: 262 Wellington St. S

Committee of Adjustment Notice of Decision

TAKE NOTICE THAT the Corporation of the Town of St. Marys will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. to hear an Application for Minor Variance under Section 45(1) and (2) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990 and you are invited to attend.

Notice of Public Hearing: 556 Emily Street 

Notice of Decision: 

• Committee of Adjustment Notice of Decision

TAKE NOTICE THAT the Corporation of the Town of St. Marys will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. to hear Applications for Consent to Sever under Sections 50(1) and 53 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, and you are invited to attend. 

Notice of Public Hearing: 100 South Service Road

Notice of Decision: 

• Committee of Adjustment Notice of Decision

TAKE NOTICE THAT the Corporation of the Town of St. Marys will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. to hear an Application for Consent to Sever under Sections 50(1) and 53 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, and you are invited to attend. Details for attendance are below.

Notice of Public Hearing: 236 Queen St. W

Notice of Decision: 

• Committee of Adjustment Notice of Decision