Major Site Alteration Permit

A Major Site Alteration Permit Application may be applied for where:

  • The cumulative volume of Fill over a five (5) year period per property, exceeds 10,000 cubic metres (1000 Truckloads); or
  • Where a change in grade is proposed to be greater than 3 metres above or below the existing grade.
Example 23-01-000-000-00000-0000
Indicate if unknown.
Ex. Business, residential, farming purposes.
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Adverse effect shall have the same meaning as in the Environmental Protection Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. E.19 and means one or more of:

(i) Impairment of the quality of the natural environment for any use that can be made of it;

(ii) Injury or damage to Property or to plant or animal life;

(iii) Harm or material discomfort to any person;

(iv) An adverse effect on the health of any person;

(v) Impairment of the safety of any person;

(vi) Rendering any Property or plant or animal life unfit for human use;

(vii) Loss of enjoyment of normal use of Property; and

(viii) Interference with the normal conduct of business.

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“Qualified Person” means a person who meets the qualifications as set out in Section 5 or 6 of Ontario Regulation 153/04.

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This is required for the importation of Fill or the removal of Fill from the property.

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This is required for the importation of Fill or the removal of Fill from the property.

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No activities occur:

i. Between the hours of 5:00 p.m. and 8:30 a.m. Monday to Friday;

ii. Anytime on Saturday, Sunday or Statutory Holiday;

iii. During any period in which a wind warning has been issued by Environment Canada;

iv. During any weather conditions where the ability to mitigate Site Alteration activity impacts is severely compromised (e.g., heavy rain, etc.); and

v. During any situation where Site Alteration activities can unduly impact adjacent landowners (e.g., brush fires, floods, unsuitable road conditions, etc.).

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This form can be found on our Forms and Payments page, Puslinch.ca/forms.

I agree that I have reviewed and understand the Township’s Site Alteration By-law 057-2023 and further that I will comply with all requirements set out in this by-law.

I understand that the owner shall be responsible for any prescribed fee as listed in the Township User Fees and Charges By-law.

I understand that the Owner shall be responsible for any third-party cost and recoveries if an external review is required as determined by the Designated Official.

I understand that all Major Site Alteration Applications are subject to a staff review and comment period, which may form part of the Site Alteration Permit and may include conditions not described in this By-law.

I understand that the applicant’s may be required to submit additional documents.

I understand that all Major Site Alteration Permit applications will be circulated to all property owners within 120 metre radius of the subject property and are subject to a 30 day comment permit following this notification.

I understand that all Major Site Alteration Permit applications require a public information meeting

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I understand that Council approval is required for all Major Site Alteration Permits.

I understand that subject to Council approval, a legal agreement between the Owner and the Township shall be executed and registered on title and released from title upon successful completion of all required work as outlined in the permit and at the discretion of the Designated Official

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I understand that the securities shall be provided to the Township in a form and amount to be determined in accordance with Schedule “C” to this By-law.

I understand that the Site Alteration Permit Application will be posted on the Township’s website upon submission to staff.

I understand that no person shall submit or cause or permit an application for a Permit to be submitted to the Township that is misleading or contains false information. Where it is revealed that the application for a Permit contained misleading or false information, the Designated Official may revoke the said Permit, and all work that was the subject of the revoked Permit shall immediately cease.

I understand that the Site Alteration Permit will expire one year after the date of issuance or as otherwise specified as a condition on the permit.

I understand that a Site Alteration Permit renewal may be requested if the only change from the initial application is the timeline and expiry date.

I understand that every Owner shall satisfy all conditions of the Permit, even if the Permit is expired.

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