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 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

  • Growth Plan
  • Greenbelt Protection

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

  • Provincial Policy Statement 2014
  • Planning Act 1990 as amended
Municipal Class Environmental Assessment for Waldemar Water Storage
  • 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
Planning Notices and Development Applications
 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.  

 

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

  • 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

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

  • 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 
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:

  • 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.

 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:

 

  1. Paul Korczynski, Site Supervisor, H2Ontario Inc., 519-503-2974 (cell)
  2. 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.

  • 2018 Amendment - Asset Management Plan Report
  • Asset Management Plan Report

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. 

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