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

 

PROPOSED DRAFT PLAN OF SUBDIVISION FOR CENTURIAN HOMES
PLANNING REPORT

Wellings Planning Consultants report to Council contains background information with respect to the Centurian Subdivision Application S1-96 (File 22-T-96001) and associated Zoning By-law Amendment Application (Z1-10), including the relevant policies, public comments and public agency comments, and provides recommendations for Council's consideration.

For copy of Report and associated Schedules 1 -6, CLICK HERE

Council meeting to be held July 20, 2011
at approximately 1:00 p.m.

 

BUILDING PERMITS

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.


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

 


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, October 26, 2005, save and except identified areas that are under appeal. Official Plan Number 3 was adopted by Council January 7, 2009 and approved by the Ministry of Municipal Affairs August 11, 2009. The purpose of the Official Plan Number 3 was 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.

  • Official Plan 2004 document (Office Consolidation) - click here
  • To review Map Schedule A (Office Consolidation) - click here
  • To review Map Schedule A-1(Office Consolidation) - click here
  • To review Map Schedule A-2(Office Consolidation) - click here
  • To review Map Schedule B - click here

APPLICATION FORM for Amendments to the Official Plan Click here 

Official Plan Amendment # 4 to 2004 Official Plan

PLANNING ACT, 1990 AS AMENDED
NOTICE OF THE ADOPTION
OF A PROPOSED OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 4

TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the Township of Amaranth passed By-law 44-2010 on the 20th day of October 2010 under Section 17, 21 and 26 the Planning Act, R.S.O. to adopt Official Plan Amendment Number 4 and is at the Ministry of Municipal Affairs awaiting decision.

PURPOSE AND EFFECT

The purpose of this Amendment is to incorporate revised and new policies and schedules into the Official Plan to reflect two Provincial Plans: The Growth Plan and the Greenbelt Plan.

The Growth Plan took effect on June 16, 2006. The Places to Grow Act, 2005 requires that Official Plans be amended to conform to the Growth Plan.

The Greenbelt Plan took effect on December 16, 2005 and the Greenbelt Act, 2005 requires that conformity to the Greenbelt Plan be carried out as part of the Official Plan review process.

The current Township Official Plan was adopted by Council on December 15, 2004 and was approved by the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing on October 26, 2005. The Planning Act requires that municipalities review their Official Plan at least once every five years. On March 17, 2010 Council directed that a review and update of the Official Plan be undertaken. This review will be undertaken In two phases. Phase One of the review has resulted in this Amendment to bring the Official Plan in conformity with the Growth Plan and the Greenbelt Plan.

Information in respect of the proposed Official Plan Amendment is available to the public for inspection at the Municipal Office, 374028 6th Line at Dufferin Rd. 10 (west of Laurel) from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 pm. Monday to Friday.

Any person or public body will be entitled to receive notice of the decision of approval authority if a written request to be notified of the decision is made to the approval authority. The name and address of the approval authority to which the proposed official plan or plan amendment will be submitted for approval is:

Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing
Municipal Services Office Central Ontario
777 Bay Street, 2nd Floor
Toronto, Ontario M5G 2E5

Dated at Laurel, ON this 4th day of November 2010

Susan M. Stone, A.M.C.T.
CAO/Clerk-Treasurer
Township of Amaranth


ZONING BY-LAW 2-2009 (Dec. 2010 Consolidation)

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 buildings, etc. The December 2010 Consolidation includes any amendments to date.

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.

  • Zoning By-Law 2-2009 consolidated Click here
  • To view Zoning Schedule A consolidated map Click here
  • To view Zoning Schedule A-1 Waldemar consolidated map Click here
  • To view Zoning Schedule A-2 Laurel consolidated 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 

 


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

 

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

 
 
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