Minor Site Alteration Permit

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

  • The cumulative volume of Fill over a five (5)-year period per property, does not exceed the maximum of 350 cubic metres (35 Truckloads) subject to the area suitable for alteration;
  • The maximum volume of Fill is calculated by the area of the property suitable for alteration (the Property area excluding buildings, structures, environmental features, and fixed features to a maximum of 1 hectare) multiplied by the maximum permitted volume of Fill (350 cubic metres).
    • Example: 1ha suitable area x 350m3 = 350m3 OR 0.4ha suitable area x 350m3 = 140m3
  • A change in Grade is proposed to be less than 1 metres above or below the Existing Grade;
  • The proposed Site Alteration area is less than 1 hectare in land size;
  • The Site Alteration is setback a minimum of 30 metres from all property boundaries watercourses and drainage swales;
  • The Site Alteration does not change or impact any natural drainage patterns;
  • The Site Alteration does not require a retaining wall;
  • The Site Alteration does not have slopes steeper than 3:1;
  • The Site Alteration is not within an area regulated by the Conservation Authority; and
  • The Site Alteration of land does not meet the definition of Intermediate Site Alteration, provided that it meets all other provisions of this By-law;
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 Minor 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 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 Applications 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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