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:
- 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).
- Landowners are responsible for fill placed on their property illegally and the landowners will be prosecuted by the Municipality.
- 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.
- 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
