SELF LEARNING GUIDELINES

Planning approval processes for the development with cities may be overwhelming. Before you get in deep it is helpful to identify the different agencies involved and the time period for review and approval. It is also helpful to understand the appeal process for contesting the city's decision. Have you gained acceptance by the community, and had community consultation for the project's approval? The session also highlights the cost of the zoning and planning approval process through development charges and community benefit charges.

  1. Understand how to read zoning plans for small to medium scale development projects

  2. Understand the overview the elements that would affect your scale, and understand how new provincial and municipal changes impact doing this

    2023 City of Toronto HowTo_Obtaining a Building Permit.pdf

  3. Develop a timeline for your project's approval process

    2023 City of Toronto HowTo_CoA for Minor Variances.pdf

  4. From the Case studies presented, understand the process of receiving zoning approval Refer to the resources outlined below for more information.

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

Toronto City Planning - YouTube

A Guide to Development and Planning in the City of Toronto

City of Toronto: Planning Process & Multiplexes

Planning and Development

Planning & Development

Development Guides Forms & Fees

Development Guide, Forms & Fees

Development Guide

Development Guide

Site Planning & Control Applications

Site Plan Control Applications

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hA71NAGwf6o

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hyfrYxDoS0I

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