Development Applications

We continue to process development applications received prior to the closure of Town Hall. During this time, the Town will only accept revised submissions and supporting documents electronically.  Each applicant will be advised directly if this is required.

To submit additional information or revised information, please use the form:

• Legal Non-Conforming Uses
• Minor Variances
• Consents
• Validation Certificates
• Oak Ridges Moraine Site Plans
• Exemption from Part Lot Control 
• Site Plans (excluding Oak Ridges Moraine and Telecommunication Facilities)
• Zoning By-law Amendments
• Official Plan Amendments
• Draft Plan of Subdivision
• Draft Plan of Condominium

Learn more about guidelines for online development applications.

Currently we are accepting new applications for:

• Preliminary Meeting Requests
  
• Pre-Consultation (DART) Meeting Requests
• Compliance Letters
• Zoning Certificates
• Legal Non-Conforming Uses
• Minor Variances
• Consents
• Validation Certificates
• Oak Ridges Moraine Site Plans
• Exemption from Part Lot Control 
• Telecommunication Facilities
• Site Plans (excluding Oak Ridges Moraine and Telecommunication Facilities)
• Zoning By-law Amendments
• Official Plan Amendments
• Draft Plans of Subdivision
• Draft Plans of Condominium

Learn more about guidelines for online development applications

What is electronic plan review?

Resubmissions and supporting documents will now be processed electronically. Approvals will be issued and sent to the applicant in an electronic format.

Do I still have to submit a paper set of drawings?

During this time of COVID-19, a paper set of the submission package is not required. This may change in the future when normal business practices resume.

There may be instances where Planning staff request hard copies of the material. If so, a member of Planning staff will contact you.

How will my approvals be delivered?

Any approvals issued by the Planning and Development Services Division will be issued in PDF format in one of the following two ways:

• If the approval package is less than 20MB, the package will be attached to an email sent to the applicant
• If the approval package is greater than 20MB, the package will be placed in a FTP site and a secure link will be included in the email to the applicant to allow the approval package to be downloaded

Are scanned copies of hand-drawn plans acceptable?

As a general guideline, scanning of drawings should be avoided as it impacts quality and increases the file size.

Provided that they are scanned at a sufficient resolution (300 dpi in general, 600 dpi for fine details) and meet all other submission requirements, then yes, plans are generally acceptable for the following planning applications:

• Preliminary Meeting and Pre-Consultation (DART) Meeting Requests
• Legal Non-Conforming Applications
• Zoning Certificate Applications
• Committee of Adjustment Applications (Minor Variance, Consent, Validation Certificate)
• Oak Ridges Moraine Site Plan Applications

What is a digital signature?

A digital signature (standard electronic signature) takes the concept of traditional paper-based signing and turns it into an electronic “fingerprint.” This “fingerprint” is unique to both the document and the signer.

The digital signature ensures the authenticity of the signer. Any changes made to the document after it is signed invalidate the signature, thereby protecting against forgery and information tampering.

Can I still sign forms by hand?

Yes, you can print and sign forms and then scan them. Please ensure that the information on the form is accurate and that the signature can be easily seen.