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Michelle Schaefle
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Township of North Dumfries
2958 Greenfield Road
P.O. Box 1060
Ayr, Ontario, N0B 1E0
Phone: 519-632-8800 ext.132
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The Planning Division is responsible for planning policy and development under the authority of the Planning Act.
| Official Plan |
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The Township of North Dumfries and Region of Waterloo Official Plans can be found on our Official Plan page for more details. |
| Zoning By-Law |
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For Township of North Dumfries Zoning By-law and maps, see our Zoning By-law page for more details. |
| Application Forms and Fees |
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For information about Pre-Consultation, Development Application Forms, Planning Fees, and Committee of Adjustment and Public Planning meetings, go to our Applications Forms and Fees page for more details. |
| Land Use Planning Resources |
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For useful links related to land use planning, please see our Land Use Planning Resources page. |
| Mineral Aggregate Resource Extraction - Who Does What |
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The Mineral Aggregate Resources Extraction page outlines the responsibilities of the Township of North Dumfries and the Ministry of Natural Resources in relation to the extraction process. |
| Heritage Properties |
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For information about heritage designated and listed properties, Greenfield Heritage Conservation District, and Cultural Heritage Impact Assessment, see our Heritage Properties, Regulations, and Permits page. Further questions about cultural heritage and approvals can be directed as follows:
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| Development Applications and Approvals |
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See the Development Applications and Approvals page for more details. Please contact Michelle Schaefle 519-632-8800 ext. 132 for more information. |
| Second Units and Garden Suites |
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Regulations in the Township’s Zoning By-law were updated on Secondary Dwelling Units, Coach Houses (accessory apartments), and Garden Suites. See our Second Units and Garden Suites page for more information. |
| Residential Parking Standards |
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The Township of North Dumfries has updated Zoning regulations affecting the parking of vehicles in residential areas. The Zoning By-law Amendment has established provisions for: -Off street parking requirments for commercial motor vehicles, and recreational vehicles and trailers. -Driveway and soft landscaping requirements for residential areas. -The amount of off street parking required in residential areas including parking standards for parking in a garage. -Definitions have been provided for: a commercial motor vehicle; recreational vehicle; trailer; motor vehicle or vehicle; driveway; parking area; and soft landscaping. |