In Ontario, development is regulated by the provincial …show more content…
In this paper, I will focus on the process involved in the Site Plan Control application process. Site Plan control is enabled through Section 41 of the Planning Act. Municipalities pass a Site Plan control by-law that details in where and under what circumstances approvals for development are required, site plan control is normally applied to allow industrial, commercial and institutional uses and may also include select residential areas (eg. Heritage districts, properties fronting roads with future road widenings). It allows for a municipality to regulate and enforce the design and functionality of a development proposals. Through a site plan control process various design elements such as, storm water management, elevations and architecture, landscaping, fire protection, parking, servicing and accessibility are reviewed and approved. Everything agreed upon during the review process of the site plan is included in a legal agreement that is registered on title against the property to ensure compliance through out the development process and in the