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# 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.
Conservation Authorities
There are 3 conservation authorities that regulate certain lands within the Township of Amaranth.
Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority (NVCA)
Website: www.nvca.on.ca
NVCA interactive mapping
For more information or planning inquiries, please contact the NVCA directly at 705-424-1479 or [email protected]
NVCA 2026 Budget Brochure
Credit Valley Conservation (CVC)
Website: https://cvc.ca
CVC interactive mapping
For more information or planning inquiries, please contact the CVC directly at 905-670-1615 or [email protected]
CVC 2025 Draft Budget Presentation
Grand River Conservation Authority (GRCA)
Website: https://www.grandriver.ca/
GRCA interactive mapping
For more information or planning inquiries, please contact the GRCA directly at 519-624-2761 or [email protected]
GRCA 2025 Budget Presentation
Development Charges
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. The development charges are indexed annually on January 1st.
Development Charges Brochure - 2026
Development Charges Summary - 2024 & 2025
**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**
* Notice of Public Meeting - July 10, 2024
* 2024 Development Charge Background Study - Township of Amaranth FINAL
* Amaranth 2024 Development Charges By-law
* Notice of Passing of by -law 40-2024
Land Evaluation and Area Review (LEAR) Study
Township of Amaranth LEAR Study
PURPOSE: A Land Evaluation and Area Review (LEAR) study has been initiated for the Township of Amaranth. A LEAR is a technical evaluation system developed by the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food, and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA) to identify prime agricultural lands for long-term protection. All lands outside of settlement areas in the Township of Amaranth have been considered in the LEAR. The results of the LEAR are intended to inform Township input in any future County level review of the agricultural land base.
Questions regarding the LEAR study or mapping should be submitted to the following:
Pierre Chauvin, B.Sc.(Agr.), MA, MCIP, RPP
Partner, MHBC Planning, [email protected]
Chelsea Brooks, MA, MSc
Planner, MHBC Planning, [email protected]
Documents:
Notice of Public Meeting - February 19 2025
Open House Slide Deck
Comment Sheet
Draft Mapping Boards
Land Evaluation and Area Review Final Report
Maps
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
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
Official Plan
### Official Plan Update 2025
The Township of Amaranth is embarking on an update to the Official Plan (which was originally adopted by Council in 2004) and has retained MHBC Planning to undertake this work on our behalf. The project is planned to go into early 2026. Updates, draft documents, and information on opportunities to provide input (e.g. open house, public meeting) will be provided on this webpage as they become available.
Attend & participate in community/Council meetings:
* Kick-off meeting - August 6th, 2025
* Background Report Update at Council Meeting October 15th, 2025
* Draft Official Plan Status Update at Council Meeting December 3rd, 2025
* Preliminary Draft Official Plan at Council Meeting February 18th, 2026
* Revised Draft Official Plan Update at Council Meeting March 4th, 2026
* Community Consultation meeting - April 22nd, 2026 (evening)
* Statutory Public Meeting - August 5th, 2026 at 6:00 p.m.
* Final Official Plan available for review - September 11, 2026
* Council consideration of updated Official Plan - September 16, 2026 Council Meeting at 9:00 a.m.
* Council consideration of updated final draft of the Official Plan - October 7, 2026 Council Meeting at 6:00 p.m
The above dates are tentative. If you would like to be added to the Township of Amaranth Official Plan Review project update email list, please submit your email here. This will ensure that you are provided with direct notice of upcoming meetings.
To provide input, or for inquiries, please reach out to the following project contacts
* Pierre Chauvin (Project Lead) - [email protected]
* Nick Bogaert (Project Planner) - [email protected]
* Chelsea Brooks (Project Planner) - [email protected]
Official Plan Kick Off Meeting Presentation - August 6, 2025
Official Plan Review Background Report Update - October 15, 2025
Official Plan Review Draft Presentation - February 18, 2026
Official Plan Review - Draft for Review - February 27, 2026
Draft Schedule A
Draft Schedule A1-A3
Draft Schedule B
Draft Schedule C
Official Plan Open House Notice - April 22, 2026
Interactive draft Official Plan mapping webapp
Open House Presentation
Open House Presentation Boards
Open House Comment Sheet
Notice of Statutory Public Meeting August 5th, 2026 at 6:00 p.m.
Comment Response Matrix - July 2026
Official Plan Review - Revised Draft - July 2026
Official Plan Review - Revised Draft Schedules - July 2026
**Official Plan Final Draft Documents - September 11, 2026**
For presentation at the Council Meeting being held September 16, 2026 at 9:00 a.m.
Final Reporting Memo to Council
Final Comment Matrix
Final Draft of the Official Plan
Final Draft Official Plan Schedules
For presentation at the Council Meeting being held October 7, 2026 at 6:00 p.m.
Final Comment Matrix - October 5, 2026
Updated Memo to Council - October 2, 2026
### 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)
Please visit our Applications, Licences and Permits webpage for the Application for Official Plan Amendment
### 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
Planning Notices and Development Applications
## **Planning Notices**
**Consent(Severances) Applications**
**2024**
* B01-2024 - Notice of Complete Application, Notice of Decision
* B02-2024 - Notice of Complete Application, Notice of Decision
* B03-2024 - Notice of Complete Application, Notice of Decision
* B04-2024 - Notice of Complete Application, Notice of Decision
* B05-2024 - Notice of Complete Application, Notice of Decision
* B06-2024 - Notice of Complete Application, Notice of Decision
* B07-2024 - Notice of Complete Application, Notice of Decision
**2025**
* B01-2025 - Notice of Complete Application, Notice of Decision
* B02-2025 - Notice of Public Meeting, Notice of Decision
* B03-2025 - Notice of Public Meeting
* B04-2025 - Notice of Public Meeting
* B05-2025 - Notice of Public Meeting
2026
* B01-2026 - Notice of Public Meeting
**Zoning By-Law Amendment / Temporary Use Applications**
**2024**
* Z01-2024 - Notice of Complete Application, Notice of Passing
* Z02-2024 - Notice of Complete Application, Notice of Passing
* Z03-2024 - Notice of Complete Application, Notice of Passing
* Z04-2024 - Notice of Complete Application, Notice of Passing
* Z05-2024 - Notice of Complete Application, Notice of Passing
* Z06-2024 - Cancelled - Subject to Site Plan
* Z07-2024 - Notice of Complete Application, Notice of Passing
* Z08-2024 - Notice of Complete Application, Notice of Passing
* Z09-2024 - Notice of Complete Application, Notice of Application Withdrawal
* Z10-2024 - Notice of Intention to Pass Amending By-law to Remove Holding Symbol, Notice of Passing
* Z11-2024 - Notice of Complete Application, Notice of Passing
**2025**
* Z01-2025 - Notice of Intention to Pass Amending By-law to Remove Holding Symbol, Notice of Passing
* Z02-2025 - Notice of Intention to Pass Amending By-law to Remove Holding Symbol, Notice of Passing
* Z03-2025 - Notice of Complete Application, Notice of Passing
* Z04-2025 - awaiting complete application
* Z05-2025 - Notice of Complete Application, Notice of Passing
* Z06-2025 - Notice of Complete Application, Notice of Passing
* Z07-2025 - Notice of Complete Application, Notice of Passing
* Z08-2025 - Notice of Complete Application, Notice of Passing
* Z09-2025 - Notice of Complete Application, Notice of Passing
* Z10-2025 - Notice of Complete Application, Notice of Passing
* Z11-2025 - Notice of Complete Application, Notice of Passing
* Z12-2025 - Notice of Complete Application, Notice of Passing
* Z13-2025 - Notice of Complete Application, Notice of Passing
* Z14-2025 - Notice of Complete Application, Notice of Decision
* Z15-2025 - Notice of Complete Application, Notice of Passing By-Law 2025-69, Notice of Passing By-Law 2026-05
* Z16-2025 - Notice of Complete Application, Notice of Passing
* Z17-2025 - Notice of Complete Application, Notice of Deferral
**2026**
* Z01-2026 - Notice of Complete Application, Notice of Deferral
* Z02-2026 - Notice of Complete Application
* Z03-2026 - Notice of Complete Application, Notice of Decision
* Z04-2026 - Notice of Complete Application, Notice of Passing
* Z05-2026 - Notice of Complete Application
* Z06-2026 - Notice of Complete Application
* Z07-2026 - Notice of Complete Application
* Z08-2026 - Notice of Complete Application, Notice of Passing
* Z09-2026 - Notice of Public Meeting
* Z10-2026 - Notice of Complete Application
* Z11-2026
* Z12-2026 - Notice of Complete Application
* Z13-2026 - Notice of Complete Application
**Official Plan Amendments**
* OPA01-2025 - 514504 2nd Line - Notice of Complete Application
* OPA02-2025 - 255660 9th Line - By-Law 2026-11 - Official Plan Amendment OPA07 (255600 9th Line OPA02-2025)
**Draft Plan of Subdivision**
* SUB DIV 01-2026 - 514504 2nd Line - Notice of Complete Application
**County of Dufferin Planning Notices**
Please visit the County of Dufferin Planning & Development webpage for more information on current applications. https://www.dufferincounty.ca/planning-development/
## **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.
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| 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
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
Provincial Plans & Policies
* Growth Plan
* Greenbelt Protection
* Provincial Policy Statement 2020
* Planning Act 1990 as amended
Severance / Consent
The Township is responsible for applications for Severances or Consents. Please email the planning department with any questions at [email protected]
Please visit our Applications, Licences and Permits webpage for the Consent Application and Agent Authorization Form.
Site Alteration (Fill / Grading)
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
* Site Alteration and Fill Management Plan - Amarlinc Earthworks Inc proposal
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
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.
Wind Turbines
Grand Valley Wind Farms
Phase 3 REA No. 8346-DSLTQ9 replacing No. 6457-9L6QLC
This amended REA is posted as a decision notice on the Environmental Registry of Ontario (ERO# 026-0163) to provide interested stakeholders with details about the amendment. Please see the following link: https://ero.ontario.ca/notice/026-0163.
If residents have any concerns with wind turbines, please contact Grand Valley Wind Farms at 1-855-705-3280. Please leave a message if there is no answer.
Zoning
### **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.
Please visit our By-Law page for the Fees and Charges By-Law.