Total Fire and Firework Ban in effect!

Tuesday, August 5, 2025

Total Fire and Firework Ban is in effect for the Township of North Kawartha as of Tuesday, August 5, 2025, and will remain in effect until further notice. 

All forms of open-air burning are strictly prohibited (not allowed) during a total fire and firework ban:

Campfires, of all sizes
Brush burning, of all means
Cooking Fires, of all means
Wood cooking equipment
Charcoal Barbecues
Charcoal or wood smokers.

Propane or naphtha Gas cooking equipment with shutoff mechanisms and electric cooking equipment are permitted/allowed during a total fire and firework ban within the Township of North Kawartha.

All active burn permits are immediately suspended, and no new permits will be issued until the total fire and firework ban has been formally lifted.

For further information and ongoing updates, please visit the Township Fire Ban webpage at:  https://www.northkawartha.ca/living-here/burn-permit/

Comments for Planning Applications

How to Submit comments for planning applications:

Please ensure submissions regarding zone amendment or minor variance applications are emailed to:  planning@northkawartha.ca  Submissions can also be sent by fax: 705-656-4446 or to the Township office, 280 Burleigh Street, Apsley, ON  K0L 1A0.

Submission forms are provided for your convenience please make sure to identify the application you are commenting on. 

Submission Form for Zone Amendment and Minor Variance Planning Applications

How to submit Appeals to the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal:

LPAT Appellant / Applicant appeal forms are available on the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal (LPAT) website:
https://olt.gov.on.ca/tribunals/lpat/forms/appellant-applicant-forms/

Appeal Status Information

E-Status Case Information for the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal

Laura Stone
Planning Consultant
The Township of North Kawartha
280 Burleigh Street
P.O. Box 550
Apsley, Ontario
K0L 1A0

T. 705-656-5167
T. 705-656-4445 ext. 271
Toll Free: 1-800-755-6931 ext. 271
F. 705-656-4446
Email the Planner

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Bree Martin
Building and Planning Assistant
The Township of North Kawartha
280 Burleigh Street
P.O. Box 550
Apsley, Ontario
K0L 1A0

T. 705-656-5188
T. 705-656-4445 ext. 264
Toll Free: 1-800-755-6931 ext. 264
F. 705-656-4446
Email the Building and Planning Assistant

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