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APPL
ICABLE LAW DECLARATION
The
following approval processes must be completed if they apply to this project, before a building permit can be issued.
This listing is provided for convenience purposes only and does not necessarily describe every approval which may be
necessary. For more detailed information about the application of these laws to any project, please contact the listed
agency, or refer to the actual text of the legislation. For assistance in completing this form, please contact a Building
Services Representative. Completing this form accurately and providing necessary documents will expedite the issuance
of your building permit. Please check the items that apply, and attach approval documents where applicable.
Legend: Not applicable
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LOCAL MUNICIPALITY FORM OF APPROVAL REQUIRED
DOCUMENT
RECEIVED
Planning & Zoning
MINOR VARIANCE Planning Act s. 45
Where application doesn’t comply with all zoning
provisions
Final & binding decision by Committee of Adjustment
Contact: Committee of Adjustment, 4
th
floor
905-771-2443 committeeofadjustment@richmondhill.ca
ZONING BY-LAW AND AMENDMENTS Planning Act s.
34
Where development requires amended zoning by-law
Zoning by-law final & binding
Contact: Development Planning, 4
th
floor
905-771-8910- planning@richmondhill.ca
DIVISION OF LAND Ref. Planning Act Part VI
Where land division required for zoning compliance
Registration of Plan or Deed
Contact: Committee of Adjustment, 4
th
floor
905-771-2443 committeeofadjustment@richmondhill.ca
PROVINCIAL ZONING ORDERS Planning Act s. 47
For areas covered by Minister’s zoning orders
Approval of the Minister
Contact: MMAH Services Office
1-800-668-0230
SITE PLAN APPROVAL Planning Act s. 41
For development in site plan control areas
Approval of site plans by municipality
Contact: Development Planning, 4
th
floor
905-771-8910 planning@richmondhill.ca
Planning & Development Act
Where Provincial planning control has been applied
Approval of the Minister
Contact: MMAH Services Office
416-585-7296
Heritage
Ontario Heritage Act s. 30(2), 33, 34
Where property is designated or undergoing
designation
Consent of Council to alter or demolish
Contact Heritage & Urban Design, 3
rd
floor
905-771-8910 planning@richmondhill.ca
Ontario Heritage Act s. 27
Demolition or removal of building listed in municipal
register
Expiration of 60 day notice of intent to Council Contact
Heritage & Urban Design, 3
rd
floor
905-771-8910 planning@richmondhill.ca
Ontario Heritage Act s. 42
Where land is in a heritage conservation district
Heritage permit issued by Council
Contact Heritage & Urban Design, 3
rd
floor
905-771-8910 planning@richmondhill.ca
Ontario Heritage Act s. 40.1
Property is in heritage conservation study area
Compliance with heritage conservation study by-law
Contact Heritage & Urban Design, 3
rd
floor
905-771-8910 planning@richmondhill.ca
Ontario Heritage Act s. 34.5 & 34.7(2)
Where property is designated by Minister of Tourism,
Culture and Sport
Consent of Minister to alter or demolish
Contact: MOTCS Regional Conservation Advisor
416-326-9326
CONSERVATION AUTHORITY FORM OF APPROVAL REQUIRED
DOCUMENT
RECEIVED
Conservation
AUTHORITY PERMIT Conservation Authorities Act s. 28
Where construction affects the control of flooding,
erosion, dynamic beaches, pollution or conservation of
land
Permit for development, interference with
Wetlands and alterations to shorelines and
Watercourses
Contact: Toronto and Region Conservation Authority
416-661-6688 planning&permits@trca.on.ca
PROVINCIAL APPLICABLE LAWS FORM OF APPROVAL REQUIRED
DOCUMENT
RECEIVED
Agriculture & Food Ministry of Agriculture, Food & Rural Affairs
Nutrient Management Act 2002 s. 11 reg 267/03
Farm buildings housing animals or animal manure
Record of Approval of NMS issued by OMAFRA
Contact: OMARFA
1-877-424-1300 ag.info.omafra@ontario.ca
Milk Act s. 14
Where building used as a milk processing plant
Permit issued by the Director, MA
Contact: OMARFA
1-877-424-1300 ag.info.omafra@ontario.ca
Charitable Institutions Ministry of Health & Long Term Care
Charitable Institutions Act s. 5
Where building is used for a charitable institution
Minister’s approval of construction
Contact: Long-Term Care Planning
1-877-767-8889
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