Terms of Reference

In reviewing the technical aspects of a development proposal, the Town requires a number of supporting studies and materials to be submitted as part of a complete planning application.

The Terms of Reference set out a study’s purpose, rationale, scope, who it is to be prepare by, and when it is required. The material required and scope of the study will vary depending on the scale and complexity of the proposed development.

At the Preliminary (PARC) Meeting, Town staff will identify what materials are required to be submitted with a development application. Additional materials may be required through the Pre-Consultation (DART) Review or formal application process.

The Town is developing various Terms of Reference and as they are finalized, will be added to this webpage.

Official Plan Amendment

• Official Plan Amendment
• Draft Official Plan Amendment Guide
• Draft Official Plan Amendment Template

Zoning By-law Amendment

• Zoning By-law Amendment
• Draft Zoning By-law Amendment Templates
  • Regular Rezonings With or Without a New Exception
  • Removal of Holding "H" Symbol
  • Temporary Use By-law
  • Addition of a Holding "H" Symbol With a New Exception
  • Addition of a Holding "H" Symbol Without a New Exception

Design

• Architecture Control Guidelines
• Computer Generated Massing Model
• Community Design Guidelines
• Urban Design Brief
  • Appendix 1
  • Appendix 2

Drawings

• Block Plan
• Elevation Drawings
• Floor Plan Drawings
• Roof Plan Drawings
• Site Plan Drawings
• Underground Plan Drawings

Landscape

• Landscape Requirements
• Landscape Plans
• Planting Medium
• Tree Preservation

Heritage

• Archaeological Assessments
• Commemoration & Interpretation Plan
• Cultural Heritage Condition Assessment Report (CHCAR)
• Documentation Report and Salvage Plan for Cultural Heritage Resources

Studies

• Agricultural Impact Assessment (AIA)*
• Commercial Impact Study*
• Community Services and Facilities Study
• Compatibility and Mitigation Study
• Facility Fit Plan
• Fiscal Impact Study (FIS)*
• Housing Assessment
• Local Subwatershed Study
• Pedestrian Level Wind Study
• Planning Justification Report (PJR)
• Sun and Shadow Study

 *Will be subject to peer review at the sole cost of the owner.