application forms and resources

The Township of North Dumfries is responsible for considering applications from the public for land within the Township to:
  • amend the Township's Official Plan;
  • re-zone land or amend the Township's comprehensive Zoning By-Law No. 689-83
  • request a minor variance to the Township's Zoning By-law;
  • request a consent to create new lot(s), easement(s), etc.;
  • request permission for a development under Site Plan Control; and/or
  • request another type of planning approval
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.
 

Consultation request

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.

Consultations are available prior to making any application to the Township under the Planning Act. You are encouraged to complete the consultations request form before making any such application to the Township.

After downloading and completing your consultation request form, you may deliver it by any means to either the Township office or directly to the Township's consulting planners. While completing the consultation request 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.

 

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 34 of the Planning Act includes instructions to assist you to complete and submit the application form.

 

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.

 

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.


application for a plan of SUBDIVISION/condominium

Please contact the Region of Waterloo staff to discuss how to apply for a plan of subdivision/condiminium under Section 51 of the Planning Act for land located within the Township of North Dumfries. Be advised there is a processing fee charged by the Township of North Dumfries of $6,000 and a processing deposit of $12,500.


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.

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.
 
For further information, please contact Steve Stone at 519-621-0340 ext. 25.


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 consultations and while you are making an application under the Planning Act to the Township of North Dumfries.