Planning Notices

The Township of Amaranth will now be placing all Planning Notices on the Township website at the following link: https://www.amaranth.ca/municipal-government/planning-development/
Please note that due to the Canada Post strike, our Planning Notices cannot be distributed via mail and can be found at the above link.

Canada Post Strike Alert

During the Canada Post Strike, tax and water payments are still due on the due dates. 

Payment options during a strike:
Pre-authorized Payment Plan
Telephone or Online through your financial institution
At your bank branch
In person at the office - cash or cheque
Drop box at the office - cheque
In order to avoid late charges, please do not mail payments.
The Canadian Union of Postal Workers went on Strike Friday November 15, 2024.

Planning & Development

The Planning department places controls on land use and oversees development of lands in the Municipality. This includes creating an official plan, conforming to zoning by-laws and implementing development charges.

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

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

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

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

Official Plan Amendment Number 4 Documents

Planning Notices

Consent(Severances) Applications

Zoning By-Law Amendment / Temporary Use Applications

Sarah Properties Limited

Sarah Properties Proposed Plan of Subdivision

Appeal

Notices

Reports

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

 

1.

  

Terraprobe Inc. – Phase One ESA

 July 4, 2011

2.

  

Archaeological Assessment Ltd. – Stage 1 Archaeological Assessment

 June 27, 2011

3.

  

Archaeological Assessment Ltd. – Stage 2-3 Archaeological Assessment

 December 8, 2014

4.

  

HDR – Traffic Impact Study

 January 28, 2015

5.

  

Beacon Environmental – Minimum Distance Separation (MDS) Assessment   

 February 2015

6.

  

Beacon Environmental – Tree Inventory and Preservation Plan

 February 13, 2015

7.

  

Beacon Environmental – Tree Inventory and Preservation Plan – Drawings

 

8.

  

Terraprobe Inc. – Geotechnical Investigation            

 April 15, 2015

9.

  

Terraprobe Inc. – Preliminary Hydrogeological Investigation

 April 16, 2015

10.

  

IBI Group – Financial Impact Assessment

 April 23, 2015

11.

  

Crozier & Associates – Functional Servicing, Preliminary Stormwater Management Report

 May 2015

12.

  

Chung & Vander Doelen – Phase 1 ESA

 March 31, 2016

13.

  

Zelinka Priamo Ltd. – Application Letter

 June 17, 2015

14.

  

Zelinka Priamo Ltd. – Planning Justification Report

 June 17, 2015

15.

  

Chung & Vander Doelen – Groundwater  Supply Feasibility Assessment

 June 22, 2016

16.

  

Chung & Vander Doelen – Groundwater Supply Feasibility Assessment - Appendix B Figures

 June 22, 2016

17.

  

C.C. Tatham – Response Letter

 June 29, 2016

18.

  

Zelinka Priamo Ltd. – Addendum to Planning Justification Report

 July 13, 2016

19.

  

Zelinka Priamo Ltd. – Additional Information Letter

 July 13, 2016

20.

  

Zelinka Priamo Ltd. – Draft OPA and ZBA

 2016

21.

  

Crozier - Drawings

 2016

22.

  

Zelinka Priamo Ltd. – Draft Plan of Subdivision

 August 29, 2016

23.

  

C.C. Tatham – Response Letter

 September 20, 2016

24.

  

Zelinka Priamo Ltd. – Additional Information Letter

 September 21, 2016

25.

  

XCG – Assimilative Capacity Study Summary Document

 January 11, 2017

26.

  

Waldemar WWTP Class EA Process

 

27.

  

HDR – Traffic Impact Study Update

 April 4, 2017

28.

  

Township of Amaranth Response to C.C. Tatham & Associates Ltd. Re: Waldemar Wastewater Treatment and Effluent Disposal Class EA Phases 1 and 2- Invitation to Comment 

 July 14, 2017

29.

  

CC Tatham Response to Comments

 November 28, 2017

30.

  

CC Tatham Response - EA Phase 2 Conclusion

 March 12, 2018

31.

  

CC Tatham Response - EA Phase 2 Conclusion

 March 20, 2018

32.

  

Class EA Correspondence Package (Received April 10, 2018)

 

33.

  

C.C. Tatham – Wastewater Treatment and Effluent Disposal Class EA Phases 1 & 2

 March 2018

 

34.

  

Wellings Planning Report  

 June 8, 2018

Correspondence

Centurian Development

Local Planning Appeal Support Centre Documents

 

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 

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 

 

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:

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.

This website uses cookies to enhance usability and provide you with a more personal experience. By using this website, you agree to our use of cookies as explained in our Privacy Policy.