What does the Desbarats to Echo Bay Planning Board do?
The Desbarats to Echo Planning Board, established in 1998, makes decisons on consent applications under section 50 and section 53 of the Planning Act. The Planning Board is currently working towards a Joint Official Plan the four member municipalities (Johnson, Tarbutt, Laird, & Macdonald Meredith & Aberdeen Additional).
Please be advised that Planning Board staff will be out of the Township of Tarbutt office from March 26 through April 23, 2026.
During this period, regular administrative services will be limited. However, applicants seeking pre-consultation for consent applications are encouraged to submit their inquiries and materials by email to:
Alternatively, please contact the Clerk of the Township that the property is located in during this period to obtain more information.
Staff will monitor these email accounts periodically and will respond as availability permits.
We appreciate your patience and understanding during this time.
At its September 26th, 2023 meeting, the Desbarats to Echo Bay Planning Board passed Resolution 66-2023:
BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE BOARD receive and accept the Term of Reference for an Agricultural Advisory Committee for the Desbarats to Echo Bay Planning Board Joint Official Plan as amended.
Please click on the Button below to view the Terms of Reference for the Agricultural Advisory Committee.
Agricultural Advisory Committee Members
