application forms and resources

The Township of North Dumfries is responsible for considering applications from the public for land within the Township to:
Your completed application form with the application fee as set out in the instructions on each form should be delivered to the Township office during regular business hours.

The applications for Official Plan Amendment, re-zoning of the Zoning By-law and consent have been revised as of May 26, 2010. Attached to these applications will be an environmental site screening questionnaire provided by the Region of Waterloo. A recommendation was passed on June 6, 2009, which further explains the Region of Waterloo's request. For further information, please contact the Regional Planner representing the Township of North Dumfries at 519-575-4400.

More information can be found on K. Smart Associates Limited web page.

pre-submission consultations

Pre-submission consultations offer the public with an opportunity to learn more about the appropriate planning process under which proposed development or request they wish to make of the Township may be best considered. It allows you to receive preliminary feedback from Township planners and the other government(s) department(s) and agencies that will be consulted by Council or the Committee of Adjustment for the Township of North Dumfries. The Township Council decided to make such services available to the public free of charge.

Pre-submission consultations are available prior to making any application to the Township under the Planning Act. You are encouraged to complete pre-submission consultations before making any such application to the Township.

After downloading and completing your pre-submission consultation form, you may deliver it by any means to either the Township office or directly to the Township's consulting planners. While completing the pre-submission consultation form, you are encouraged to submit a sketch plan of the proposed development or request.


applications to amend the township's official plan

The Township of North Dumfries application form to request an amendment of the Township's Official Plan under Subsection 22(1) of the Planning Act includes instructions to assist you to complete and submit the application form.


After filling out the application form, your completed application form together with the application fee as set out in the instructions on each form should be delivered to the Township office during regular business hours.


applications to amend the township's zoning by-law

The Township of North Dumfries application form to request an amendment of the Township's Zoning By-law under Section 24 of the Planning Act (including applications under Subsection 34(10) of the Planning Act regarding legal non-complying / non-conforming uses where the tests under Subsection 45(1) of the Planning Act cannot be met) includes instructions to assist you to complete and submit the application form.


After filling out the application form, your completed application form together with the application fee as set out in the instructions on each form should be delivered to the Township office during regular business hours.


applications for a temporary use

The Township of North Dumfries application form to request authorization of a temporary use under the Township's Zoning By-law per Section 39 of the Planning Acy includes instructions to assist you to complete and submit the application form.


After filling out the application form, your completed application form together with the application fee as set out in the instructions on each form should be delivered to the Township office during regular business hours.


applications for a garden suite

The Township of North Dumfries application form to request authorization of the temporary use of a garden suite under the Township's Zoning By-law per Section 39.1 of the Planning Act includes instructions to assist you to complete and submit the application form.


After filling out the application form, your completed application form together with the application fee as set out in the instructions on each form should be delivered to the Township office during regular business hours.


applications for permission re: legal non-conforming / legal non-complying use

The Township of North Dumfries application form to request permission from the Township's Council to amend the Zoning By-law under Subsection 34(10) of the Planning Act includes instructions to assist you to complete and submit the application form.


After filling out the application form, your completed application form together with the application fee as set out in the instructions on each form should be delivered to the Township office during regular business hours.

application for a minor variance to the township's zoning by-law

The Township of North Dumfries application form to request a minor variance from the Township's Zoning By-law under Subsection 45(1) of the Planning Act includes instructions to assist you to complete and submit the application form.


After filling out the application form, your completed application form together with the application fee as set out in the instructions on each form should be delivered to the Township office during regular business hours.


minor applications for permission re: legal non-conforming / legal non-complying use

The Township of North Dumfries application form to request permission from the Township's Zoning By-law under Paragraph 45(2)(a) of the Planning Act includes instructions to assist you to complete and submit the application form.


After filling out the application form, your completed application form together with the application fee as set out in the instructions on each form should be delivered to the Township office during regular business hours.


applications for a consent

The Township of North Dumfries application form to request a consent from the Township under Subsection 53(1) of the Planning Act includes instructions to assist you to complete and submit the application form. Additional information about consent applications in the Township is also available.


After filling out the application form, your completed application form together with the application fee as set out in the instructions on each form should be delivered to the Township office during regular business hours.


application for a plan of SUBDIVISION

Please contact the Region of Waterloo staff to discuss how to apply for a plan of subdivision under Section 51 of the Planning Act for land located within the Township of North Dumfries.


applications for site plan control

The Township of North Dumfries application form to request a Site Plan Approval from the Township under Section 41 of the Planning Act. The following documents are also available to assist you with your Site Plan application form to the Township of North Dumfries:
Your completed application form with the application fee as set out in the instructions on each form should be delivered to the Township office during regular business hours.

Application fees:
  • $1,600.00 for a Site Plan application
  • $750.00 for a Site Plan Amendment application

other applications

The Township of North Dumfries application form to request other approvals from the Township's Zoning By-law under Paragraph 45(2)(b) of the Planning Act includes instructions to assist you to complete and submit the application form.


After filling out the application form, your completed application form together with the application fee as set out in the instructions on each form should be delivered to the Township office during regular business hours.


resources for planning applications

Please use the following web links if you wish to obtain more information about land use planning in Ontario. The information that you can find on the web pages should be useful during pre-submission consultations and while you are making an application under the Planning Act to the Township of North Dumfries.