Official Plan

Site plan control is a form of development control under the Planning Act that deals with the review of the detailed design of a property to ensure that City, Regional and other agency standards and requirements are met. The process allows Town staff to review and approve development details like building location, loading and parking facilities, landscaping, grading and servicing.

Development subject to site plan control cannot proceed until site plan approval is granted. Upon approval of the plans, the owner and the Town enter into a site plan agreement that contractually binds the owner to develop and maintain a site in accordance with the approved plans and the terms of the agreement.

To apply contact Development Planning.

See Schedule 'F' of the  Town's General Fees and Charges By-law for fee information. 

The Town has adopted a new Site Plan Control By-law (2026-024-RE), as approved through Staff Report DS-007-26, to support the Town’s Housing Accelerator Fund (HAF). Funded by HAF, the Concierge Service is designed to expedite Site Plan Approval applications that include affordable housing and make a meaningful contribution to creating complete communities. The program encourages the submission of construction-ready development applications by providing enhanced support throughout the review process.

This process allows staff to work closely with eligible applicants to identify and resolve issues early on in efforts to streamline the site plan review process. The Concierge Service aims to improve the quality of submissions, reduce the number of resubmissions, and support more efficient and predictable approvals.

Eligible applicants may also qualify for financial incentives through the Town’s Affordable Housing Community Improvement Plan.

You may be eligible for the Concierge Service if your application meets the following:

• The proposal aligns with the Town’s Official Plan, Zoning By-law, and other applicable policies.
• You have completed or are willing to participate in a Pre-Application Consultation (PAC) with the Town.
• You are prepared to submit a complete, high-quality application, including all required plans, studies, and fees.
• You are willing to actively participate in the process and respond to comments in a timely manner.

In addition to the above, residential proposals must:

• Include a minimum of 25% affordable, attainable, or accessible housing and/or supportive services (as determined by the Town), and
• Demonstrate involvement from an experienced proponent or partner (e.g. non-profit, public agency, or private developer with relevant experience).

Concierge Application Process Map:

For more information about the Concierge Service, including the process, timelines, and eligibility requirements, please refer to the Concierge Service Public Manual.