Departments

Administration/Clerks

The Office of the Clerk provides support to Council and other Committees in the form of meeting management, preparation of agendas, by-laws and minutes.

The Office of the Clerk is also responsible for the following:

Municipal Elections, which are held every four years;
Deputy Registrar for Vital Statistics and Cemetery;
Lottery Licencing;
Commissioner of Oaths;
Corporate Records Management;
Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection to Privacy Act Requests.

Planning and Development

Official Plan Review

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

Provincial Plans and Policies

The Ministry of Municipal Affairs has posted dates, times and locations for its Public Open House sessions for its "Growing the Greenbelt in the Outer Ring" Click here for dates, times and locations

Municipal Class Environmental Assessment for Waldemar Water Storage

Planning Notices and Development Applications

Sarah Properties Limited

Sarah Properties Proposed Plan of Subdivision

Appeal

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.

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

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 - PL 1603884 Jim Brown and Sons Trucking Ltd. Memorandum of Oral Decision delivered on September 17, 2020

Local Planning Appeal Tribunal - PL 190487 Apreda/Insco & Dufferin (County) v. Amaranth (Township) Decision and Order of the Tribunal dated October 8, 2020

Building Permits

Building permits are required for the construction of any new buildings or structures, renovations, building additions, pools, decks, sheds and structural alterations on any property 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 at:

www.dufferincounty.ca/services/building-services

For any questions or concerns, please reach out to:

Dufferin County Building Services at

519-941-2816 ext. 2700 or

building@dufferincounty.ca

Consents (Severances)

The Township is responsible for applications for Severances or Consents. Please contact our Planner to set an appointment to review the policies applicable to your property.

Please note that the 2014 Provincial Policy Statement Section 2.3.4 Lot Creation and Lot Adjustments supersedes the Township Official Plan policies.

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

Official Plan

The Official Plan contains objectives and policies established primarily to provide guidance on 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. The Official Plan for the Township of Amaranth has been adopted by the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Amaranth and approved by the Ministry of Municipal Affairs, October 26, 2005.

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

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)

Official Plan Amendment Number 4 Documents

Site Plan Approval

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

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.

Public Works

2020 Bridge Inspection Report

Waldemar Pumphouse Valve Replacements - October 2021

The Township of Amaranth recently awarded H2Ontario Incorporated the contract to replace valves in the Waldemar Pumphouse. The project is scheduled to take place over three weeks from Tuesday, October 12, 2021 to Friday, October 29, 2021. The project is restricted to the area around the Waldemar pumphouse with all work areas fenced off from the public. Work will take place between 7:30AM to 4:30PM, Monday to Friday. Traffic and pedestrian control measures will be put in place on the laneway to Waldemar Park but there will be no interference with Station Street. Project Contacts are listed below in case of issues/complaints.

Project Contacts:

Paul Korczynski, Site Supervisor, H2Ontario Inc., 519-503-2974 (cell)
Marty Zorgel, Construction Inspector, R.J. Burnside & Associates Limited, 519-217-2718 (cell)

Half Load Restrictions

Half Load Restrictions effective March 1 - May 15 2022

Reduced load restrictions for Township roads are effect from March 1 to May 15th each year. These dates may be varied due to road conditions. Permits are required to moved excess loads during Half Load season. Please contact the office for further information.

General Information:

Take notice that under the provisions of the Highway Traffic Act, Section 170, Subsection 12, No person shall park or leave standing any vehicle, whether attended or unattended, upon any road in such a manner as to interfere with snow removal operations. Any vehicle obstructing snow removal operations will be referred to the OPP and shall be removed at the owner's expense.
No Person shall deposit snow onto the road or road allowance pursuant to the Highway Traffic Act, Section 181. Please note that this includes pushing the snow across the road to the road allowance.

Mailbox Policy:

The Township of Amaranth is committed to providing its residents with a safe and efficient roadway. During the winter season, increased maintenance is required to maintain an acceptable level of service for the travelling public. Unfortunately, winter patrol activities may damage mailboxes or other private features within the Township road allowance.

Please see our Mailbox Policy

Salt and Winter Maintenance:

What can I do at home to help keep salt out of the environment?

Adopt-A-Road Program:

Adopt a Road Program is established as a public service program for environmentally conscious citizen volunteers / organizations to pick up litter along Township Right-of-ways.

The Township of Amaranth will enter into an agreement with citizen volunteers / organizations and commercial establishments, to adopt a section of the Township road and are recognized by signs erected by the Township Public Works Department acknowledging their efforts.

Adopt-A-Road Program Application Package

Applications will be reviewed and checked to ensure the section of road they wish to adopt is available, and is a safe stretch of road to work on.

Applications by citizen volunteers / organizations are limited to a maximum of five (5) per year. Township to supply and erect the 'Adopt-a-road' sign. If a personal identification sign is desired, the cost would be the responsibility of the volunteer / organization.

Applications by a commercial establishment have no limit to the number of applications submitted per year. The commercial establishment is responsible for the cost of the 'adopt-a-road' sign and, if desired, the cost of the personal identification sign.

All parties must wear a safety vest (provided by the Township), protective gloves and appropriate footwear (no open toed shoes).

Clean up at least once a year - between April 1st and November 15th focusing on Earth Day and an appropriate date in the Fall.

Treasury

Asset Management Plan

The Township of Amaranth is pleased to present the Asset Management Plan as prepared by R. J. Burnside and Associates Ltd. with assistance of funding received under the Ontario Community Infrastructure Funding Program. The asset management strategy provides a long term operating and capital forecast for asset related costs, indicating the requirements for maintaining, rehabilitating, replacing/disposing and expanding the Township's assets.

Energy Conservation and Demand Management Plan 2019-2024

Ontario Regulation 397/11, Energy Conservation and Demand Management Plans, requires all broader public sector organizations, including municipalities, to report on their annual energy use and greenhouse gas emissions in designated buildings/facilities by July 1 and to develop and implement a 5 year energy conservation and demand management plans by July 1, 2014.

Energy consumption data is to be submitted to the ministry and made publicly available on the organization's website and intranet site and be available in printed form.

The plan is available at the Administration office 374028 6th Line or online.