Christine Gervais MCIP, RPP
Township Planner
(519) 941-1007 ext. 228

BUILDING AND PLANNING

Building permits are required for the construction of new buildings or structures, building additions, pools, decks, sheds and structural alterations and must comply with the provisions of the Township By-Laws. A building permit application can be obtained from the Municipal Office or the County of Dufferin Building Department. Link to County of Dufferin Building Permit

Also refer to Site Plan Approval and Requirements below.


2004 OFFICIAL PLAN

The Official Plan contains objectives and policies extablished primarily to provide guidance or the development of a municipality. Official Plan Amendments may be obtained from time to time by following the applicable amendment process. Information can be obtained at the Municipal Office and forms available below. The Official Plan for the Township of Amaranth has been adopted by the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Amaranth and approved by the Ministry of Municipal Affairs, save and except identified areas that are under appeal.

 

TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the Township of Amaranth passed By-law 01-2009 on the 7th day of January 2009, under Section 17 & 21 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. as amended, and is awaiting approval by the Ministry of Municipal Affairs.

PURPOSE AND EFFECT

The purpose and effect of the proposed amendment to the Official Plan is to correct several mapping errors related to environmental features and the Environmental Protection designations to Official Plan for the Township of Amaranth as adopted by Council December 2004.

Schedule “A” is revised with respect to the Environmental Protection designations only. All other designations on Schedule A are carried forward from the approved Official Plan and do not form part of the amendment.

Schedule “B” is revised with respect to the wetland and floodplain features only. All other features on Schedule “B” are carried forward from the approved Official Plan and do not form part of this Amendment. It is also noted that the Vulnerable Aquifer features remain deferred by the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing.

 

  • APPLICATION FORM for Amendments to the Official Plan Click here 


CONSENT (SEVERANCE)

The Township is responsible for applications for Severances or Consents. Please contact our Planner at (519) 941-1007 Ext. 228 to set an appointment to review the policies applicable to your property.

  • APPLICATION FORM for Consent (Severance) click here

Please note that the 2005 Provincial Policy Statement Section 2.3.4 Lot Creation and Lot Adjustments supersedes the Township Official Plan policies. See www.mah.gov.on.ca or click here


ZONING BY-LAW 02-2009

The Zoning by-law 02-2009 for the Township of Amaranth has been approved by the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Amaranth.

The Township Zoning By-Law is a legal document, which is used to control the development of properties and buildings. Zoning Classifies properties into zones such Agricultural, Rural, Estate Residential, etc. Each of these zones has legally enforceable regulations attached to them such as the location and size of building.

Changes to the Zoning By-Law may be required. Information regarding these processes and applications forms can be obtained at the Municipality or by using the links below.

  • To view Zoning By-Law Table of Contents Click here
  • Zoning By-Law Text Click here
  • To view Zoning Schedule A Map Click here
  • To view Zoning Schedule A-1 Waldemar Map Click here
  • To view Zoning Schedule A-2 Laurel Map Click here
  • To view Zoning Schedule B - Minimum Distance Separation Click here
  • To view Zoning Schedule C - Canadian Hydro Site Specific By-Laws Click here
  • APPLICATION FORM for amendments to the Zoning By-Law (pdf) click here 

 


SITE PLAN APPROVAL

The Site Plan Approval is an essential component of the development review process. It is intented to:

  • Complement the objectives of the Official Plan;
  • Conform to the requirments of the Zoning By-Law and other appropriate by-laws/regulations
  • Eliminate or reduce negative impacts on adjacent land uses;
  • Provide clear guidelines to help streamline and speed up the approval process.
  • PRODCEDURES AND REQUIREMENTS FOR SITE PLAN APPROVAL click here
  • APPLICATION FOR SITE PLAN APPROVAL click here

 

CANADIAN HYDRO DEVELOPERS INC - MELANCTHON II WIND FARM
OMB Case/File No. PL060754/M060091

 
 
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