Rules & Regulations

More Restrictive STA Rules Approved

Prince Edward County Council gave final approval for more restrictive Short-Term Accommodation (STA) rules at its meeting which started September 13th and carried over to September 20th. The most significant and controversial changes concerns what […]

Aerial view shows how Dynamic Beach Hazard Analysis can limit building on waterfront properties.
Rules & Regulations

Shoreline Management Plan Coming Soon

In partnership with the County, Quinte Conservation is in the final stages of development of a Shoreline Management Plan which could have significant implications for future waterfront development on Lake Ontario and the Bay of […]

Image shows cover of Prince Edward County's draft Official Plan dated September 2020.
Rules & Regulations

New Official Plan Delayed

Prince Edward County is in the final throws of approving a new Official Plan to replace the current one which was adopted in 1998. County staff published a draft of the new plan at the […]

Aerial photo shows how to recognize an unopened road allowance on Prince Edward County's municipal GIS.
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Unopened Road Allowances

If you are buying a rural home or vacant land in Prince Edward County, you may encounter unopened road allowances. Crown Survey History Before diving into unopened road allowances, a little early Loyalist history is […]

Image shows zoning in the hamlet of Bloomfield, Prince Edward County
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How Planning & Zoning Work

If you’re like most people, land use planning is somewhat of a mystery, so the purpose of this article is to explain how planning and zoning work. Provincial Policy Statement Planning in Ontario is based […]