Zoning Certificate

You must register for an online account to use the online portal system. Once you have created an account, follow the steps below to successfully submit your request for a Zoning Certificate.

Online Portal: Planning and Zoning Services

1) Select "Apply for Planning Application or Zoning Services".

2) Choose your project type, for this review you will select "Zoning Services".

3) Enter the subject property address only into the field titled "Project Descriptive Name".

4) Enter any related comments.

5) Under "Planning Types" select the applicable Zoning Certificate for your proposal.

6) Upload  all relevant documents to your online submission. Application form can be found HERE.

Apply for Zoning Certificate

The table below summarizes the required fees for each type of application.

For all application fees, please see the fees and charges by-law here.

Upon completion of the Zoning review and once it has been confirmed that the plans comply with the Zoning By-law and other approvals which may be required, a Zoning Certificate will be issued.  A Zoning Certificate letter will be issued with your drawings which will be stamped to identify they have been pre-approved for compliance with zoning regulations. 

The Zoning Certificate is valid for 9 months from the date of issuance, provided there are NO changes to the plans as submitted.  Any revisions or changes will require the issuance of a new Zoning Certificate.

The Zoning Certificate is not a Building Permit. 

Please consult with the Building Division for next steps with respect to the issuance of a Building Permit.

You must register for an online account to use the online portal system. Once you have registered an account follow the steps below to successfully submit your request for a Conformity Clearance.

Online Portal: Planning and Zoning Services

1) Select "Apply for Planning Application or Zoning Services".

2) Choose your Project Type, for this review you will select  "ORM Conservation Plan Conformity (Clearance &                   Applications)".

3) Enter the subject property address only into the field titled "Project Descriptive Name".

4) Enter any related comments.

5) Under "Planning Types" select 'Conformity Clearance'. 

Apply for Conformity Clearance

A Zoning Certificate application is a review process done separately from, and prior to, a full Building Permit application submission. Zoning Certificate approval is a prerequisite for a Building Permit application.

The Township is doing this to streamline the Building Permit process. At this stage, Planning/Zoning staff will flag any additional fees and/or processes that may be applicable prior to the Building Permit process.  Other fees/processes may be collected at the Building Permit stage such as Development Charges, Water or Sewer Connections.

The Zoning Certificate review may also identify additional approvals that may be required, such as:

• Conservation Authority (Toronto and Region CA or Lake Simcoe Region CA)

• Engineered Lot Grading (Engineering Review)

• Minor Variance/Committee of Adjustment

• Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Conformity Review

• Entrance Permit (and associated Municipal Address Number, if required)

• Site Plan/Planning Approval

An approved Zoning Certificate is valid for 9 months from the date of issuance, provided there are no revisions or changes to the plans as submitted.  Any revisions or changes will require the issuance of a new Zoning Certificate.

Approved applications receive a Zoning Certificate letter and the drawings are stamped to identify they have been pre-approved for compliance with zoning regulations. This is not a Building Permit, Pool Permit, permit to construct, or other Planning approval, which may be determined to be required. Please refer to the appropriate permit applications (please consult with the Building Division, Building Division ).

Requirements for all submissions:

q Completed Application Form

q Site Plan

q Elevations (front, back & sides)

q Floor Plans

Site Plan must display:

• All existing and proposed structure(s)
• Setbacks from property boundaries to current and/or proposed structure(s), shown in metres;
• Dimensions of structures
• Septic system and well (specify if dug or drilled)
  • Setbacks from: septic to well, and; septic to structures

• Direction of surface drainage (shown in blue)
• Existing and Proposed Driveway(s) and Width of Driveway(s)
• North Arrow
• Road

All submissions must be digital in Adobe Acrobat.pdf format. FILES MUST BE UNSECURED AND NOT PASSWORD PROTECTED.

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.