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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.  

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

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 at:

www.dufferincounty.ca/services/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.  

 

County of Dufferin Building Permit

Hurricane Clip Rebate Program

Development Charges

The Council of the Township of Amaranth passed a municipal-wide Development Charges By-law 43-2019 on August 31, 2019 and will expire on August 31, 2024. The 2023 Development Charges came into effect on January 1, 2023.

Development Charges Brochure - 2023

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 30th day of September, 2019 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. For more information, please visit the Development Charges Study 2019 webpage.

Severance (Consent)

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

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)

 Application for Amendment to Official Plan.

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 

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. 

 28-2021 - Collection of Fees and Charges By-law, Fees and Charges Schedule

 

Excess soil fact sheets

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 Site Alteration By-Law 65-2009 (available on Township website). Violations will be investigated and appropriate action taken.

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).

 

https://www.ontario.ca/document/excess-soil-fact-sheets#section-1

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