Planning & Development

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.  

All building permits are facilitated through the County of Dufferin’s new e-permitting platform. You can submit applications, check permit status, schedule inspections and find more information on their website.

Dufferin County Building Services

For any questions or concerns regarding permits / applications, please reach out to:

Dufferin County Building Services at

519-941-2816 ext. 2700 or      

building@dufferincounty.ca

Please note that Building permits are required for all renovations and/or building on your property.  

For questions regarding zoning, setbacks, lot coverage etc. please contact our planning department at planner@amaranth.ca.

Hurricane Clip Rebate Program - Information and program details available on the County of Dufferin website.

Dufferin County Building Services

The Council of the Township of Amaranth passed a municipal-wide Development Charges By-law 40-2024 on August 7, 2024. The 2024 Development Charges came into effect on August 8, 2024.

Development Charges Brochure - 2024

Notice of Passing of Development Charge By-law
Any person or organization may appeal to the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal under section 14 of the Act, in respect of the Development Charges by-law, by filing with the Clerk of the Township of Amaranth on or before the 16th day of September, 2024, a notice of appeal setting out the objection to the by-law and the reasons supporting the objection.

Development Charges Background Study
The Township retained Watson & Associates Economists Ltd. to complete a Development Charge Background Study. This study provided the basis for updating the Township's Development Charges By-law. 

2024 Development Charges Study

• Notice of Public Meeting - July 10, 2024
• 2024 Development Charge Background Study - Township of Amaranth FINAL
• Amaranth 2024 Development Charges By-law
• Notice of Passing of by -law 40-2024

Dufferin County maintains an interactive mapping site that can be used to search parcel data, view topographical mapping, view municipal boundaries, review traffic data, and more.

Dufferin County Interactive Mapping

• Notice of Public Information Centre for Monday, March 4, 2019
• Public Information Centre Presentation - Monday, March 4, 2019
• Waldemar Water Storage Municipal Class Environmental Assessment - August 2019 
• Notice of Completion - September 4, 2019

The Township's Official Plan Review is underway.  Updates and information will be posted on the website.

Official Plan 2004

The Official Plans contain objectives and policies established 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.

Office Consolidation text NOT including Official Plan Amendment 4

• Map Schedule A (Official Plan Amendment No. 4)
• Map Schedule A-1 (Office Consolidation)
• Map Schedule A-2 (Office Consolidation)
• Map Schedule A-3 (Official Plan Amendment No. 4)
• Map Schedule B
• Map Schedule C (Official Plan Amendment No. 4)

Please visit our Applications, Licences and Permits webpage for the Application for Official Plan Amendment

Official Plan Amendment Number 4 Documents

• MMAH Decision OPA4 June 2012
• MMAH Re OPA4 Scoping Appeal July 27, 2012
• Minutes of Settlement OPA4
• Ontario Municipal Board Decision OPA4 October 17, 2013 

Sarah Properties Limited

Sarah Properties Proposed Plan of Subdivision

• Application for a Proposed Draft Plan of Subdivision File:S2-15
• Application for an Official Plan Amendment File:OPA2-15
• Application for a Zoning By-Law Amendment File:Z4-15

Appeal

• Notice of Appeal OPA2-15 Application to Amend the Township of Amaranth Official Plan July 11, 2018
• Local Planning Appeal Tribunal - File PL180646 - Sarah Properties - Preliminary Screening of the Notice of Appeal - Appeal Deemed Valid
• Notice of Commencement - PL180646
• Notice of Case Management Conference - PL180646
• Local Planning Appeal Tribunal - Notice of Decision PL180646 dated June 20, 2019
• Local Planning Appeal Tribunal - Memorandum of Oral Decision PL 180646 dated September 29, 2020

Notices

• Notice of Complete Applications (sent to Agencies) November 3, 2016
• Notice of Complete Applications (sent to Area Residents) November 16, 2016
• Notice of Public Information Session & Notice of Study Commencement - Sarah Properties - Revised Meeting Date January 11, 2017
• Notice of Statutory Public Meeting and Notice of Public Information Centre - Application to Amend the Township Official Plan (File No:  OPA2-15) & Wastewater Treatment and Disposal Class Environmental Assessment Study Waldemar Community, Township of Amaranth May 8, 2017
• Notice of Special Council Meeting June 13, 2018
• Notice of Decision - Official Plan Amendment Application OPA2-15

Reports

If you wish to see a report that is not linked, please contact our office at 519-941-1007.  

Correspondence

• All Written Comments
• Petition from Waldemar Residents Received February 1, 2017

Centurian Development

• Notice of Council Meeting for June 19 ,2019 - Zoning By-Law Amendment File Z1-2010

Local Planning Appeal Support Centre Documents

• Local Planning Appeal Tribunal - Appeal Guide A
• Local Planning Appeal Support Centre - Interim Guide to Services and Eligibility

Jim Brown & Sons - Local Planning Appeal Tribunal - Notice of Decision

Apreda/Insco & Dufferin (County) v. Amaranth (Township) - Local Planning Appeal Tribunal - Decision and Order - PL 190487 

• Growth Plan
• Greenbelt Protection

• Provincial Policy Statement 2020
• Planning Act 1990 as amended

The Township is responsible for applications for Severances or Consents.  Please email the planning department with any questions at planner@amaranth.ca

Please visit our Applications, Licences and Permits webpage for the Consent Application and Agent Authorization Form.

Any importation/exportation of soil requires Township approval and/or Conservation Authority permit prior to any site alteration. Applications must be requested in writing for approval by Council in accordance with the Site Alteration By-Law. Violations will be investigated and appropriate action taken.

The Township of Amaranth enacted By-law 65-2009 to Prohibit or Regulate the Placing or Dumping of Fill, Removal of Topsoil and the Alteration of the Grade of Land, as amended by By-law 28-2014 and By-law 44-2017 to control and regulate the site alteration and the placement of fill on sites across the municipality.

Office Consolidation of By-laws 65-2009, 28-2014 and 44-2017

Permits may also be required from the Conservation Authorities for fill placement, even if exempt under the Bylaw .

We offer the following advice to Landowners who are considering bringing fill onto their properties or who are being approached by companies offering to deposit fill on their properties:

1. Landowners must consult with the Township, and other agencies noted above, to ensure that either permits have been received or permits are available from the Township (unless the filling proposal is exempt under the By-law).
2. Landowners are responsible for fill placed on their property illegally and the landowners will be prosecuted by the Municipality.
3. Landowners are responsible for the quality of fill entering their properties, and the potential environmental and financial liability for, and clean-up of, contaminated fill.
4. Clean up of contaminated sites can result in significant costs being incurred by the landowners to restore the properties.

Site Alteration Information Package

Application for Site Alteration Permit

Current Applications

Amarlinc Earth Works - Fill Management Plan proposal at 513151 2nd Line, Amaranth 

• Site Alteration and Fill Management Plan - Amarlinc Earthworks Inc proposal

Get detailed information on responsibilities for managing, transporting, reusing, and disposing of excess soil in O. Reg. 406/19: On-Site and Excess Soil Management (the regulation).

Excess Soil Fact Sheet

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

• Complement the objectives of the Official Plan; conform to the requirements 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.

Please visit our Applications, Licences and Permits webpage for the Site Plan Application and Procedure for Site Plan Approval.

Zoning By-law 2-2009 (December 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

• Zoning Schedule A consolidated map

• Zoning Schedule A-1 Waldemar consolidated map

• Zoning Schedule A-2 Laurel consolidated map

• Zoning Schedule B - Minimum Distance Separation

• Zoning Schedule C - Canadian Hydro Site Specific By-Laws

Please visit our Applications, Licences and Permits webpage for the Application for Zoning By-law Amendment. 

Please visit our By-Law page for the Fees and Charges By-Law.