Planning, Building and Development

The Committee of Adjustment is appointed by Council to consider applications for minor variances, permission and consents. The Committee of Adjustment holds regular public hearings to consider the applications that fall within its' mandate.  The meetings are open to the public and any interested party can appear before the Committee to present their views, in support or in opposition, to an application.  This Committee generally meets on the second Tuesday of the month.

The Committee of Adjustment reserves the right to refuse applications that are not complete or where sufficient payment has not been received.

The Committee of Adjustment is authorized by the Planning Act to consider applications for:

The Town is currently in the process of reviewing its Official Plan with the help of the Niagara Planning Group Inc.  Updates regarding the Official Plan Review will be posted here throughout the process.

On August 4th 2020 Council and Senior Staff attended a meeting where the Niagara Planning Group Inc. staff provided information on the Provincial Policy Statement (PPS 2020) and the County of Lambton Official Plan.   The meeting included staff and Council members from Warwick Township, Point Edward and Plympton-Wyoming, a video recording of the meeting is available here.  

Plympton-Wyoming’s Official Plan is our community’s vision for our future.  The Official Plan includes policies that address important parts of building our community that affect everyone who lives and works in Plympton-Wyoming, including agriculture, housing, jobs, the environment, and the economy. 

The Official Plan addresses things like:

• where housing, industry, offices, shops, and roads should go;
• how we support farmers and agriculture;
• where our parks, trails, and recreation facilities are and where any new parks, trails and recreation facilities should be located;
• what parts of the Town will be the focus for growth and what it will look like?

We’re reviewing the existing Official Plan to ensure it reflects the changing needs, opportunities and aspirations of our Town. The review process will:

• position the Township for how and where we want to grow;
• incorporate new provincial legislation and regulations;
• align with the new County of Lambton Official Plan;
• identify trends, ideas and emerging issues/opportunities;
• have a community engagement process.

We’re launching the Official Plan Review at a Special Council meeting to be held on September 16, 2020. For more information see this Public Notice.   Please follow this link to the Agenda.

An Official Plan is a statutory document required by the Province. It is prepared with input from the public and helps to ensure future planning and development meets the specific needs of your community.

New development and redevelopment proposals may require changes to the Official Plan. Public input through the Official Plan Amendment process is important.

To apply for an amendment to Plympton-Wyoming's Official Plan, review the Official Plan Amendment Guide, complete the application and submit it to the Planning department.

View the Town of Plympton-Wyoming's Official Plan.

Official Plans and Amendments are established under Section 16 of the Ontario Planning Act.    

All planning fees are outlined in the Planning Fees By-law.

• Where buildings and other structures can be located
• The types of buildings that are permitted and how they may be used
• The lot sizes and dimensions, parking requirements, building heights and setbacks from the street.

To apply for an amendment to Plympton-Wyoming's Zoning By-law, review the Zoning By-law Amendment Guide, complete the application and submit it to the Planning department.

View the Town of Plympton-Wyoming's Zoning By-law and maps.  

Zoning is established under Section 34 of the Ontario Planning Act.

All planning fees are outlined in the Planning Fees By-law.

Site Plan Control Area, either geographically or by reference to one or more zones set out in the Zoning By-law. Low density residential development and agricultural buildings and structures are not normally subject to site plan control unless specifically indicated in the implementing Site Plan Control By-law. Site Plan Control is established under Section 41 of the Ontario Planning Act.

The site plan approval process allows Town staff to review and approve development details, such as:

• Building locations and setbacks
• Parking facilities
• Landscaping
• Grading
• Servicing
• Snow storage
• Lighting

This review allows us to ensure that the Town's minimum standards have been met before construction of a project begins. Once the site plan has been approved, the owner and the municipality enter into a site plan agreement, a contract that binds the owner to develop and maintain the site according to the approved plans and the terms of the agreement.

To apply for site plan approval, you must review and complete the Site Plan Approval Guide and Application and submit it to the Planning department.

All planning fees are outlined in the Planning Fees By-law.

Plans for creating fewer than three lots generally require an application for severance instead of a plan of subdivision.

Subdivision applications are processed under Section 51 of the Planning Act.

Subdivision approval ensures that:

• The land is suitable for its proposed new use
• The proposal conforms to the Official Plan as well as Provincial and regional planning policies
• The development can be appropriately serviced and accessed.

Draft approvals for all plans of subdivision or condominium are approved by the County of Lambton. Draft approval is required prior to entering into a subdivision agreement with the Town.

All planning fees are outlined in the Planning Fees By-law.

Request Zoning Certificate

Submit your request to the Planning staff and choose your payment option below.

Payment Options

The current fee for a zoning certificate is $70 per roll number.

Methods of Payment:

• mail with a cheque, or
• courier with a cheque.

Please make cheque payable to "Town of Plympton-Wyoming".

Mailing address: Town of Plympton-Wyoming 546 Niagara St, P.O. Box 250 Wyoming, ON, N0N 1T0

Complaints are required to be put in writing and submitted to the Municipal Office. An investigation then occurs and if required, resolved pursuant to the applicable by-laws.

Related By-laws:

• 117 of 2010 - Standards of Maintenance and Occupancy
• 33 of 2009 - Cleaning and Clearing of Land

Please call 519-845-0801 to apply for permits or to arrange inspections.

Refer to our Building Permit Guide, fee schedule and deposit notice for further information.