What is it?
A zoning certificate application is a
review process done separately
from, and prior to, a full building
permit submission. Zoning
Certificate approval is a
prerequisite for a building permit
application.
Zoning Certificate FAQ
Why is the Township doing this?
The Township is doing this to streamline the building permit process, in compliance with current
Building Code legislation. At this stage, planning staff will flag any additional fees that will be collected
at building permit such as Development Charges, Water or Sewer Connections, and additional
approvals that may be required, such as:
Conservation Authority (Nottawasaga Valley CA or Lake Simcoe Region CA)
Engineered Lot Grading (Engineering Review)
Minor Variance/Consent
Ontario Land Surveyor Pinning
Entrance Permit (and associated Municipal Address Number, if required)
Ministry of Transportation or County Roads
Is there a fee for this service?
There is a $100.00 non-refundable fee for the original zoning certificate application
There is a $50.00 non-refundable fee for any revision to an approved zoning certificate
There is a $15.00 911/MAS fee (if applicable)
How long is a zoning certificate approval valid for?
An approved zoning certificate is valid for 6 months from the date of issuance.
What form of approval is provided?
Approved applications receive a zoning certificate. The drawings are stamped to identify they have
been pre-approved for zoning regulations. This is not a permit to construct. Please refer to the
appropriate permit applications (refer to Building Permit Checklist, Pool/Fence Permit or Sign Permit).
Where do I send the application and documents?
Applications may be submitted physically to the Township’s Administration Building, or
digitally to: planning@oro-medonte.ca
It is the owner’s responsibility to ensure that they are aware of their property lines and to
ensure that the proposed construction occurs within their property and in compliance with the
Township’s Zoning By-Law.
Requirements for all submissions:
Completed Application Form
Site Plan
Elevations (front, back & sides)
Floor Plans
Physical submissions must have one legible copy of
site plan/drawings (11 x 17 or 8.5 x 11) or one set in
Adobe Acrobat.pdf format on USB.
FILES MUST BE UNSECURED AND NOT PASSWORD
PROTECTED
$100.00 Fee
Application for Zoning Certificate
For Office Use Only
Certificate application number:
Date received:
Roll number:
A. Property information
Building number, street name
Unit number
Lot/con.
Postal code
Plan number/other description
B. Applicant Applicant is: □ Owner or Authorized agent of owner
First name
Corporation or partnership
Street address
Unit number
Lot/con.
Postal code
Province
E-mail
Fax
( )
Cell number
( )
C. Owner (if different from applicant)
First name
Corporation or partnership
Street address
Unit number
Lot/con.
Postal code
Province
E-mail
Fax
( )
Cell number
( )
D. Purpose of application
New construction
Addition to an existing building
Alteration/repair
Demolition
Proposed use of building
Current use of building
Description of proposed work
E. Declaration of applicant
I
certify that:
(print name)
1.
The information contained in this application, attached plans and specifications, and other
attached documentation is true to the best of my knowledge.
2.
I have authority to bind the corporation or partnership (if applicable).
Date Signature of applicant
All alternative format of this form is available upon request
click to sign
signature
click to edit
Zoning Certificate FAQ
Site Plan Example
Site Plan must display:
All existing and proposed structure(s)
Setbacks from property boundaries to current and/or proposed structure(s);
shown in metres (shown in red)
Dimensions of structures (shown in green)
Septic system and well (specify if dug or drilled)
o Setbacks from: septic to well, and; septic to structures
Direction of surface drainage (shown in blue)
Driveway
North Arrow
Road
Gable Roof:
Zoning Certificate FAQ
Sample of Height
Highest point of roof
½
½
Bottom of eave
Height
Grade*
Mansard Roof:
Highest point of roof
½
Grade*
½
Bottom of eave
Height
Flat Roof:
Highest point of roof
Height
Grade*
*Measured from established grade, except for boathouses