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Site Alteration

Site Alteration Permit Information

Depending on the type of works you are proposing on your property, you may require a Site Alteration Permit to ensure that you, your neighbours or the environment are not adversely affected.

Site Alteration Permits are administered by the Building and By-laws Department to ensure that the works on the private property will not result in:

• soil erosion;
• blockage of a watercourse;
• siltation in a watercourse;
• pollution of a watercourse;
• flooding or ponding on abutting land;
• detrimental effect on the natural environment of the area;
• a detrimental effect on environmentally significant areas identified by the Conservation Authority or the Ministry of Natural Resources
• any contravention of regulations, standards or guidelines established pursuant to Environmental Protection Act;
• any contravention of the Ontario Heritage Act R.S.O. 1990, c 0.18;
• an unacceptable level of waste or a nuisance in the Town.

In order to obtain a Site Alteration Permit you must submit a complete application attached in Schedule "A" of By-law 2009-052 accompanied by a detailed plan complying with the requirements set out in Schedule "B" and pay a fee in accordance with Schedule "C"of By-law 2009- 052.

Requirements for Permit Application Submission:

By-law No. 2009-052 requires that a permit be obtained for site alterations, as defined therein.  A site plan is required to support such an application by the land owner and by-law stipulates the information to be contained thereon. 

The site plan shall contain the following information:

• Existing contours (as exists prior to commencing any site works)
• Proposed spot elevations, sufficient to indicate the extent of work
• Locations of all siltation controls (i.e. silt fence, rock check dams, etc.)
• Proposed new driveway locations, drainage facilities, or other features to be constructed on the site
• Existing tree and vegetation cover; including areas to be impacted.
• Appropriate notes concerning the staging of work and/or grading construction details.
• Schedule B of the by-law provides further details.
• The submission should also include the following additional items:
• A breakdown of the estimated cost to complete the work, including earth moving, erosion controls, stabilization and restoration works.
• A copy of a permit from the Conservation Authority, where required.
• Copy of permits from other affected agencies, road authorities, etc., where appropriate.
• Permit fees in accordance with Schedule C.

 

Notwithstanding the above, all submissions are to be made in accordance with the requirements of By-law 2009-052. For further information, please contact the Building Department at (905) 775- 5369 ext 1500.

 Site Alteration Permit Requirement