Development Services
Dwayne Tapp
Director of Development Services
905-640-1910 or 1-855-642-8697 ext. 2431
Administrative Assistant to the Director
905-640-1910 or 1-855-642-8697 ext. 2332
The Development Services Department consists of four divisions: Policy Planning, Development Planning, Engineering, and Building. It administrates and oversees key aspects of the land use planning and development in the Town, through policy development, administration of engineering review, building code review, and development approvals.
Mission Statement: "To proactively create a sustainable and vibrant community by respecting, collaborating and engaging residents and customers and providing efficient and quality professional service"
Divisions
Building Services
The Building Services Division is responsible for the administration of the Ontario Building Code Act and related Council approved Building By-Law. It oversees the permit application process; ensures that all other applicable laws are in compliance; issues building permits, and provides inspections for all new or renovated building construction. It also administers the issuance and approvals of permanent signs under the Town's Sign By-Law.
George Zacharakis
Manager, Building Services/CBO
905-640-1910 or 1-855-642-8697 ext. 2452
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Engineering
The Development Engineering Division is responsible for engineering review of development in the Town, administration of works and agreements related to Subdivisions, site alteration By-Law and clean fill permits, inclusive of inspection and closeout processes.
Site Alterations - Guidelines and Standards Drawings
Dave Kenth
Manager, Engineering
905-640-1910 or 1-855-642-8697 ext. 2404
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Policy Planning
The Policy Planning Division is responsible for growth management in the Town through the Town's Official Plan, Long Range Planning, along with Population Forecasts and demographic analysis. The Policy Planning division is also responsible to ensure that the Town's approved planning documents remain in conformity with Regional and Provincial Plans, along with providing interpretations of the Regional and Provincial plans as they relate to planning applications in the Town.
Meaghan Craven
Manager, Policy Planning
905-640-1910 or 1-855-642-8697 ext. 2359
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Development Planning
The Development Planning Division is responsible for managing planning and development approvals in the Town as required by the Planning Act, implementation of urban design through development approvals, maintenance and implementation of the Town's Comprehensive Zoning By-law, Cultural Heritage Resource Management and Planning, administration of the Committee of Adjustment and providing customer service for local resident/business inquiries.
Hena Kabir
Manager, Development Planning
Direct Dial - Planning Line (905) 642- 4116
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Economic Development
The Economic Development Division provides support to the local business community and undertakes initiatives to encourage new investment and promote entrepreneurial activities in the Town. This includes encouraging the retention and expansion of existing business, attracting new industry and employment growth.
Economic Development also creates the monthly On the Road. "On the Road to Whitchurch-Stouffville" is a business and tourism-oriented community newspaper, plus official town news.
David Tuley
Economic Development Officer
905-640-1910 ext.2262
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