GUIDE TO APPLICATIONS
TO AMEND THE OFFICIAL PLAN AND/OR ZONING BY
-
LAW
application for approval under Sections 22 and 34 of
the Planning Act R.S.O. 1990
The City of Brampton
Development Services Division
Planning & Development Services Department
2 Wellington St., West
Brampton, Ontario L6Y 442
Telephone: (905) 874
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2050 Fax: (905) 874
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2099
A. APPLYING FOR AN AMENDMENT TO THE
OFFICIAL PLAN AND OR ZONING BY-LAW
The attached application form is to be used only when applying to the
City of Brampton for application to amend the Official Plan and/or
Zoning By-law. The application must be completed in full and
submitted together with a conceptual site plan, and required the
application fee (see Schedule A) in accordance with the
applicable provisions of the Planning Act as set out in Ontario
Regulation 543/06 and 545/06. Please note that a Pre-consultation
Application is to have been formally submitted and closed prior to
the submission of an Application to Amend the Official Plan
and/Zoning By-law. The Pre-consultation Application is key to
ensuring identification of all issues and required supporting
documentation.
B.
USING THE APPLICATION FORM
1. The appropriate application form
must be fully completed
including the applicants’ affidavit and registered owners
certificate and returned to the City of Brampton.
2. The application should be completed by the applicant or his
authorized agent. The written authorization of the registered
owner and affidavit of the applicant must also accompany the
application. For your convenience, an authorization and affidavit
section has been included in the attached application.
3. It is the responsibility of the applicant to research and evaluate the
site and the proposal to ensure that the development will conform to
the interests of the health, safety, convenience and welfare of the
present and future residents. Any pertinent information should be
reflected in the application form.
4. As noted on the application form, certain infrastructure projects to
service developments are subject to the provisions of the
Environmental Assessment Act. The applicant is advised to
consult with their engineering consultant to provide determination
in this matter.
C.
SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS
The Planning Act requires that the applicant shall provide as many digital
and paper copies of a draft plan as may be necessary. The Drawing shall
show all information prescribed in Section 16.1 and 34 (10.1 & 10.2) of the
Planning Act and Section E of this Guide. The plan must be drawn to scale
with boundaries certified by an Ontario Land Surveyor and include the
applicants’ certificate. All drawing dimensions must be shown in metric
units
Application Requirements
1 original application form and 1 digital application form (PDF or
Word)
6 copies (if digital application form is provided)
25 copies (if digital application form is not provided)
1 original Draft Official Plan Amendment and/or Zoning By-law
Amendment, 3 copies and 1 digital copy (PDF or Word)
Conceptual Site Plan Requirements
25 folded copies (if GIS requirements are met)
70 folded copies (if GIS requirements are not met)
1 folded copy of the property survey and 1 digital copy (PDF)
2 reductions at 8
1
/
2
x 11
3D Model for Developments with six stories or more
Required for Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-Law
Amendment Applications
Additional Support Material Requirements
Where additional support material such as environmental, noise
abatement, planning or engineering reports are required, the following
is required:
5 copies of all supporting technical reports and background information
and 1 digital copy
(PDF or Word)
D. GIS REQUIREMENTS
1. Requirements for Submission and Revisions
–
Summary
One (1) digital CAD file of the plan in MicroStation DGN (2D)
or AutoCAD DWG (2D) format.
One digital PDF of the plan preferably 24” x 36”
(Architectural D size) representing an exact copy of the
paper submission must be provided.
2. Digital Drawing Submission - Details
One (1) digital CAD file of the plan must be submitted in
MicroStation DGN (2D) or AutoCAD DWG (2D) format. No
reference files are to be used. Appendix A to this application
outlines the technical requirements for digital drawings to be
submitted with the attached application form.
The digital drawing must be georeferenced. The standard
coordinate system for the City is Universal Transverse Mercator
(UTM) Zone 17 with the North American Datum 1983 (NAD83).
The map units for all features in the file must be in metric, set to
metres and un-scaled (1:1). A base seed file for a specific area is
available upon request from Technical Services, Planning &
Development Services Department. The plan must be
specifically formatted to be clear and legible in preferably 24” x
36” (Architectural D size) landscape print format. It should be
proportionally scaled by the applicant to fit their plan.
Applicable Layers/levels must be as set out in the Level
Structure (as shown in Appendix A) and is provided within the
base seed file.
One digital PDF of the plan in preferably 24” x 36” (Architectural
D size) representing an exact copy of the paper submission must
be provided.
For any revisions arising out of the circulation and review
process requiring the submission of revised drawings; a revised
PDF and digital CAD version must also be submitted to
Technical Services, Planning & Development Services
Department via email ([email protected]) or on CD or
DVD. Please include a contact name and a brief description of
the contents including the city file name of your application.
Please note that for drawings submitted in MicroStation DGN
City of Brampton – Guide To Applications - Official Plan and/or Zoning By-Law
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GUIDE TO APPLICATIONS
TO AMEND THE OFFICIAL PLAN AND/OR ZONING BY-LAW
application for approval under Sections 22 and 34 of the
Planning Act R.S.O. 1990
The City of Brampton
Development Services Division
Planning & Development Services Department
2 Wellington St., West
Brampton, Ontario L6Y 442
Telephone: (905) 874-2050 Fax: (905) 874-2099
(2D) or AutoCAD DWG (2D) format, georeferencing, level
numbers and names must remain accurate and consistent,
and continue throughout all stages of submission.
E. INFORMATION TO BE SHOWN ON DRAWINGS
Property Survey:
Boundaries and dimensions of the subject property and the location,
size type of all existing buildings and structures on the subject property
including the distance of the buildings or structures from the front, rear
and side lot lines. The Location of all natural and artificial features (i.e.
buildings, railways, roads, watercourses, wooded areas, wells and
septic tanks, etc) all certified by an Ontario Land Surveyor.
Conceptual Site Development Plan:
north arrow, scale and legal description of property
location , name, width, of all roads within and abutting the subject
lands
existing and proposed street widenings
all proposed access locations and their widths plus existing
access locations on properties abutting and on the opposite side
of roads from the subject property
current use of abutting lands
any artificial or man -made features (i.e. watercourses, swales,
woodlots, etc.) on or adjacent to the site
existing and proposed contours when significant alterations to
grade are proposed
proposed buildings and structures proposed to be retained
setback of all buildings from the property boundaries
layout of parking spaces, aisles and driveways
proposed landscape areas and general treatment (i.e. berming,
sodding, walkways, etc.)
location and design of garbage disposal facilities
summary statistics, including the building height, gross site area,
gross building floor area, building coverage ratio, landscape area
ratio, density and proportion of different uses, and
separate drawing illustrating massing and conceptual architectural
design, if warranted
F. PLANNING ACT JUSTIFICATION AND RATIONALE
Five (5) copies of a report clearly stating the applicant’s reason for the
subject application and outlining the planning rationale and justification
for the approval of the application shall be submitted (the report may be
in letter form). Please demonstrate in this rationale report how the
proposal will conform to the applicable provincial policy statements.
G. DETAILS OF THE PROPOSED AMENDMENTS
The applicant shall include on the application form or on separate pages
the specifics of the requested amendments;
all Official Plan policy changes being proposed;
all uses proposed to be accommodated by the proposed
amendments; and
the zoning category/ies being requested and the specific zoning
standards being requested.
H. SIGNING THE PROPERTY
The applicant shall erect a sign in accordance with the requirements and
file with the Development Services Division, a letter agreeing to maintain
the sign(s) both for structure and paint work to the satisfaction of the
Commissioner, Planning & Development Services. See Appendix B for
more details.
I. FOLLOWING THE SUBMISSION OF THE APPLICATION
1. After accepting the application as complete (as per Sections
22(b) and 34(10.3) of the Planning Act, (this will be confirmed in
writing and the application shall not be deemed to be complete
until such written confirmation is received) the City will confer with
City Departments and appropriate ministries, commissions and
authorities, and with others who may be concerned, to obtain
information and recommendations.
2. A statutory public meeting as required by the Planning Act will be
held in accordance with the City’s Official Plan requirements.
3. After an evaluation of the application and the recommendations and
comments from other bodies, as noted above, the City will make a
decision to approve or refuse the application. If approved,
conditions may be imposed by the City.
4. Sections 22 and 34 of the Planning Act also provides the
opportunity for any person or public body to appeal the decision of
the City to the Ontario Municipal Board, but only if they have made
oral submissions at a Public Meeting or written submissions to the
City before a by-law is passed or before an official plan is adopted.
If a person or public body does not make oral submissions at a
public meeting or make written submissions to the City before the
by-law is passed or before the proposed official plan amendment is
adopted, the person or public body may not be added as a party to
the hearing of an appeal before the Ontario Municipal Board.
City of Brampton – Guide To Applications - Official Plan and/or Zoning By-Law 2
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APPLICATION FOR: Official Plan Amendment
Zoning By-law Amendment
Block Plan Amendment
Date of Pre-Application Consultation
This application for approval under Sections 22 and 34 of the Planning Act must be fully completed to the
satisfaction of the City of Brampton, before the formal processing of the application will begin. A complete
application includes both prescribed and required information and material.
OFFICE USE ONLY City File Number Assigned _________________________
Date Application Received _________________________
Date Complete Application Received ________________________________
1. Site and Legal Description
Street and Number: _________________________________________________________________
Assessment Roll Number: _________________________________ Ward: _____________________
Lot: ________________ Block: _______________ Concession: _______________________
Registered Plan: ___________ Reference Plan: _______
1.1 Particulars of the site in metric units
Frontage: ____________ Depth: ______________ Area:________________
2. Applicant Information
Information Name & Address Phone / Fax / e-mail
Agent
Applicant
Registered Owner
Ontario Land
Surveyor
All Correspondence, notices etc. initiated by the City in respect of this application will, unless otherwise
requested by law, be directed to the applicant’s agent noted above except where no agent is employed,
then it will be directed to the applicant. Where the registered owner is a numbered company, please
indicate a project or development name.
:______________________
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3. OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT (if applicable)
3.1 Current Land Use Designation:
Official Plan: __________________________________________________________________
Secondary Plan Area & Designation: _______________________________________________
3.2 Proposed Land Use Designation:
Official Plan: __________________________________________________________________
Secondary Plan: ___________________________________________________________
3.3 Proposed Policy Deletions, Changes and/or Additions: (Include policy or schedule reference
number and proposed text where applicable. Attach additional pages as required)
Official Plan: ________________________________________________________________
Secondary Plan: _______________________________________________________________
Note:
If a policy in the Official Plan is being changed, replaced or deleted or if a policy is being added, the text of
the proposed amendment must be submitted with this application.
If the requested amendment changes or replaces a schedule in the Official Plan, the text and schedule of
the proposed amendment must be submitted with this application.
4. ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT (if applicable)
4.1 Current Official Plan Designation (if not part of an Official Plan Amendment) and how the application
conforms to the Official Plan ________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________
4.2 Current Zoning Designation(s): ____________________________________________________
4.3 Nature and extent of Zoning requested: _______________________________________________
4.4 Reason why the Zoning is requested: ________________________________________________
4.5 If the application is to implement an alteration to the boundary of an area of settlement or to implement a
new area of settlement, details of the Official Plan or Official Plan Amendment that deals with the matter:
________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________
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4.6 If the application is to remove land from an area of employment, details of the Official Plan or Official Plan
Amendment that deals with the matter: _____________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________
4.7 If known: Date the subject land was acquired by the current owner _______________________________
Date any existing buildings/structures on the subject lands were constructed _____________
Length of time the existing uses of the subject land have continued _____________________
4.8 What is the minimum and maximum density requirement in the proposed zoning? __________________
____________________________________________________________________________________
4.9 What is the minimum and maximum height requirement in the proposed zoning? ___________________
____________________________________________________________________________________
5. EXISTING AND CURRENT LAND USE
5.1 What is the current use of the subject land? _________________________________________________
5.2 How long have these uses continued on the lands? ___________________________________________
5.3 Has there been any previous industrial or commercial use on the subject land? Yes No
If yes, please specify:
If yes, please contact the Director of the Building Division of the Planning and Development
Services Department to determine if an environmental assessment is required and submit 5 copies
of the same with this application.
5.4 Has the grading on the subject land been changed by adding or removing land? Yes No
If yes, please specify: __________________________________________________________________
5.5 Has there ever been a gas station or other fuel dispensing/storage facility
on the subject land? Yes No
If yes, please specify: __________________________________________________________________
If yes, please contact the Director of the Building Division of the Planning and Development
Services Department to determine if an environmental assessment is required and submit 5 copies
of the same with this application.
5.6 Is there any reason to believe the subject land may have been contaminated
by former uses on the site or adjacent lands? Yes No
If yes, please specify: __________________________________________________________________
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5.7 Are there any existing buildings on the subject lands? Yes No
If yes, each existing building, its type, use, height, floor area and setbacks from the rear,
side and front property boundaries shall be shown on the property survey, in metric
units, required to be submitted with this application.
5.8 Are there any buildings or structures proposed to be built on the subject lands? Yes No
If yes, each proposed building or structure, its type, use, height, floor area and setbacks
from the rear, side and front property boundaries shall be shown on the property survey, in
metric units, required to be submitted with this application (zoning applications only).
6. Proposed Land Use
Site/Project Statistics (all measures in
metric units)
Proposed
(If applicable)
Existing
(If applicable)
RESIDENTIAL
Net area of residential
Total number of residential units
Number of single detached units
Number of semi-detached units
Number of townhouse units
Number of apartment units
INDUSTRIAL
Net area of Industrial
Building GFA
Total parking Spaces
A
ccessible Parkin
g
S
p
aces
COMMERCIAL
Net area of Commercial
Buildin
g
GF
A
Total Parking Spaces
Total accessible parking spaces
INSTITUTIONAL
Net Area of Institutional
Building GF
A
Total Parkin
g
Spaces
Accessible Parking Spaces
OTHER
Valleyland
Parkland
Road allowances
Buffers
Net Area: Refers to developable area of land, exclusive of roads and buffers. In the case of a
residential development, the net area would be exclusive of roads, buffers, institutional lands
(churches & schools) and open space lands.
PLEASE COMPLETE THE ABOVE CHART AS APPLICABLE TO THE DEVELOPMENT PROPOSAL
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7. STATUS OF OTHER APPLICATIONS UNDER THE PLANNING ACT
7.1 Is the subject land, or any land within 120 metres of the subject lands, subject to any other application
under the Planning Act including an official plan amendment, a zoning by-law amendment, a Minister‟s
zoning order amendment, a plan of subdivision, a minor variance, a consent or a site plan?
Yes No If yes please provide the following information:
Type of application: ___________________________________________
Name of Approval Authority(s): __________________________________
Status of Application: _________________________________________
Indicate the effect of this/these other application(s) on the subject proposal _____________________
_________________________________________________________________________________
8. PROPOSED SERVICING
Complete the following in full including whether all identified technical information requirements are
attached. Before undertaking any action requirements consult with appropriate authorities to determine
details.
8.1 SEWAGE DISPOSAL
Service Type Development Proposed Yes/No
Studies Required
Now
Attached
Municipal piped sewage
system
Any development on
municipal service
Confirmation of
service capacity
will be required
during processing
Municipal/Private
communal sewage
system
More than 5 lots/units or
more than 4500 litres per
day effluent
Servicing options
statement and hydro
geological report
5 or less lots/units or less
than 4500 litres per day
effluent
Hydro geological
sensitivity
certification
Individual private septic
systems
More than 5 lots/units or
more than 4500 litres per
day effluent
Servicing options
statement and hydro
geological report
5 or less lots/units or less
than 4500 litres per day
effluent
Hydro geological
sensitivity
certification
Other To be described by
applicant
To be determined
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Note: If the application would permit development on privately owned and operated individual or
communal septic systems and more than 4500 litres of effluent would be produced per day as a
result of the development being completed, the following reports shall be provided:
a) A servicing options report
b) A hydrogeological report
8.2 WATER SUPPLY
Service Type Development Proposed
Y
es/No
Studies Required
Now
A
ttached
Municipal piped water
system
Any development or
municipal service
Confirmation of
service capacity will
be required during
processin
g
Municipal/Private
Communal water system
More than 5 lots/units and
non residential where water
used for human
consumption
Servicing options
statement and hydro
geological report
5 or less lots/units and
non residential where
water used for human
consumption
Hydro geological
sensitivity
certification
Individual private wells
More than 5 lots/units and
non residential where water
used for human
consumption
Servicing options
statement and hydro
geological report
5 or less lots/units and
non residential where
water used for human
consumption
Hydro geological
sensitivity
certification
Other To be described by
applicant
To be determined
8.3 STORM DRAINAGE
Service Type Development Proposed
Y
es/No
Studies Required
Now
A
ttached
Piped Sewers
Any development or piped
service
Preliminary
stormwater
management plan.
Stormwater
management study
may be required
during application
processing.
Ditches
Any development or non-
piped service
Swales Any development or non-
piped service
Other
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8.4 ROAD ACCESS
Is access provided by: Provincial Highway ______________ Municipal Road _______________
Regional Road ________________ Private Road _________________
A traffic study may be required during application processing
Existing Road(s) __________________________________________________________________
Number of access point ________________
Proposed Road(s) _________________________________________________________________
Number of access points _______________
8.5 UTILITIES
Easements and restrictive
A
ny adjacent or on site
A
ll existing
covenants
easements and
covenants to be
shown and effect
described on the
survey
9. PROVINCIAL POLICY
9.1 Is the requested amendment(s) consistent with policy statements issued under subsection 3(1) of the
Planning Act? (explain) ______________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________
9.2 Are the subject lands within an area of land designated under any provincial plan or plans? (explain)
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
If yes to 9.2, does the application conform to or not conflict with the applicable provincial plan or plans?
(explain) _____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________
10. PUBLIC CONSULTATION STRATEGY
Confirm that a proposed strategy for consulting with the public with respect to this application has
been submitted with the application: Yes No
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11. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT ACT
Are any water, sewage or road works associated with the proposed development considered as Schedule
‘C’ works under the Environmental Assessment Act? Yes No
If yes, such works must be identified and described and the applicant must demonstrate how requirements
of the Act will be addressed:
12. SITE SCREENING
1. Has the property in the past or present been used for non-residential use? What was/is the nature of
the use:
________________________________________________________________________________
2. Is the nearest boundary line of the subject property within 500 metres of any active or inactive waste
disposal facilities (transfer stations, landfills or dumps? Yes No
3. Have previous agricultural operations ever included the application of cyanide pesticide products or
sewage sludge on the subject lands? Yes No
4. Are you aware of any underground storage tanks or other buried waste on the property?
Yes No
5. Are there/were there existing or previous existing buildings where the building materials remaining are
potentially hazardous to health? E.g. Asbestos, PCBs etc. Yes No
6. Is there any current Environmental Site Assessment report for the site or has there been any prepared
within the last 5 years? If yes, submit a copy with your application Yes No
7. Has an Environmental Site Assessment been submitted to the City in support of a planning application in
the past? If yes, indicate the type of the application and file(s) Yes No
AFFIDAVIT OF APPLICANT
I, of the in the
(type or print name)
of___________________________solemnly declare that all the above
statements contained within the application are true, and I make this solemn declaration conscientiously
believing it to be trued, and knowing that it is the same force and effect as if I made under oath, and by
virtue of “The Canada Evidence Act”.
Declared before me at the in the of
____________________this___________day of_____________________, 20_____.
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_____________________________________ _____________________________________
A Commissioner of Oaths Signature
REGISTERED OWNER’S AUTHORIZATION
The owner must complete the following:
I,______________________________________________________________being the registered
(type or print name)
Owner of the subject lands hereby authorize________________________________________
(type or print name of applicant)
To prepare and submit an application to amend the___________________________________
(type or print application type(s)
_____________________________________
Dated
_____________________________________
Signature
NOTE: Unit owners within a Peel Standard Condominium Corporation are to secure authorization from the
Directors of the Condominium Corporation in a form satisfactory to the City of Brampton, prior to submission
of an application. Signatures from all Members of the Board of Directors are required.
CITY OF BRAMPTON – PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT
APPLICATION FEE CALCULATION
(Last Updated December 21, 2021)
Note: This form to be filled out by applicant in conjunction with Schedule A, City of Brampton Application Fee Schedule
Applicant Name: _____________________________________________________________________________
Location: Lot ______________ Plan: ______________ Concession: ________________
1.0 Application Fees: (this is an abridged listing of the Council Approved Development Application Fees By-law 85-96, as amended)
1.1 Zoning By
-
law Amendment Only plus applicable fee in section 2.1
$13,041
1.2 Official Plan Amendment Only
$
8,
659
1.3 Plan of Subdivision Only plus applicabl
e fee in section 2.1
$
9,101
1.4 Plan of Condominium plus applicable fee in section 2.1
$6,
445
1.5 Community Block Plan or Community Block Plan Approval plus applicable fee in 2.5
$
8,
659
1.6 Pre
-
Consultation Fee
$
491
1.7 Temporary
Use
Zoning By
-
law Amendment
$1,
256
2.1 For development applications identified in sections 1.1; 1.3; 1.4
2.1.1 Residential Component: Number of Units
Apartments: first 25 Units
________ x $
44
6
/unit $_____________
next 26 to 100 Units
next 101 to 200 Units
remaining units
All other residential:
* Maximum fee for applications involving subdivision - $485,852
________ x $
35
7
/unit $ _______
_____
________ x $271/unit $ ____________
________ x $224/unit $ ____________
________ x $917/unit $ ____________
PLEASE NOTE: ALL PART LOTS FRONTING ONTO A STREET IN A PROPOSED SUBDIVISION ARE SUBJECT TO FULL DWELLING UNIT FEES
ALL AREA CALCUALTIONS (i.e. COMMERCIAL) SHOULD BE ROUNDED TO 3 DECIMAL PLACES
2.1.2 Commercial ________ x $9,197/net hectare $ ________________
2.1.3 Industrial ________ x $9,197/net hectare $ ________________
2.1.4 Institutional ________ x $9,197/net hectare $ ________________
2.2 Draft Plan Approval (Condominium & Subdivision)
2.2.1 Revision of Draft Plan after Draft Approval (requested by
Applicant/Owner)
2.2.2
Revisions to Conditions of Draft Plan Approval (requested by
Applicant/Owner)
2.2.3 Extension of Draft Plan Approval
2.2.4 Registration of each phase of a plan (cost per phase beyond first phase)
Plus the per unit fee in 2.1 for any additional units due to revisions.
$3,640 $ ___________
$3,640 $ ___________
$3,640 $ ___________
$3,640 $ ___________
2.3 Proposal Sign $ 889
(Note: Sign Fee not required for Pre-consultation Applications and Condominium Applications)
2.4 Ontario Municipal Board Mailing Labels ________ x $1.81 each label $ ___________
2.5 Community Block Plan or Community Block Plan Amendment ________ x $779/gross hectare $ ___________
TOTAL FEES PAYABLE TO THE CITY OF BRAMPTON $_________________
PLEASE NOTE: REGION OF PEEL FEES ARE REQUIRED FOR OFFICIAL PLAN, SUBDIVISION & CONDO
City of Brampton - Digital Submission Standards – Appendix A – Official Plan and/or Zoning By-law Amendment
Appendix A
PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT
Digital Submission Standards – Official Plan and/or Zoning
By-law Amendment
Introduction
The following information outlines the requirements of digital submissions for Official Plan
and/or Zoning By-law Amendment applications. By following the instructions laid out in this
document, it will allow for more effective customer service, and better integration of digital plans
into the City of Brampton’s Corporate GIS.
For each new application or modification to an existing application to amend the
Official Plan and/or Zoning By-law, the applicant is required to submit the
following:
Each Submission must contain:
One (1) digital CAD file of the plan must be submitted in MicroStation DGN (2D) or
AutoCAD DWG (2D) format. No reference files are to be used.
One (1) digital PDF of the plan in preferably 24” x 36” (Architectural D size) representing
an exact copy of the paper submission must be provided.
The digital drawing must be georeferenced. The standard coordinate system for the City
is Universal Transverse Mercator (UTM) Zone 17 with the North American Datum 1983
(NAD83). The map units for all features in the file must be in metric, set to metres and
un-scaled (1:1). A base seed file for a specific area is available upon request from
Technical Services, Planning and Development Services Department. The plan must be
specifically formatted to be clear and legible in preferably 24” x 36” (Architectural D size)
landscape print format. It should be proportionally scaled by the applicant to fit their plan.
Applicable Layers/levels must be as set out in the Level Structure below, as provided
within the base seed file. Weights and colours are at the discretion of the applicant.
For any revisions arising out of the circulation and review process requiring the
submission of revised drawings; a revised PDF and digital CAD version must also be
submitted to Technical Services, Planning and Development Services Department via
email (gis.planning@brampton.ca) or on CD or DVD. Please include a contact name
and a brief description of the contents including the city file name of your application.
Please note that for drawings submitted in MicroStation DGN (2D) or AutoCAD
DWG (2D) format, georeferencing, level numbers and names must remain accurate
and consistent, and continue throughout all stages of submission.
City of Brampton - Digital Submission Standards – Appendix A – Official Plan and/or Zoning By-law Amendment
General Notes
Use common line-types and fonts (TrueType Fonts). Colour palettes, font types, or
reference files are to be submitted along with the digital drawings.
Where applicable, all line work must be closed, creating polygons, meaning that all lines
that meet must be snapped together.
GIS_ANY_OTHER_FEATURE (i.e. GIS_WOODLOT) naming convention must be used
to identify any other significant features not identified within the Level Structure below,
but included within the drawing submission.
Planning and Infrastructure Services Level Structure
Level/Layer Name Description Element Type
GIS_BUILDING Proposedbu ildi ngand/orstructureenvelope LineorPolygon
GIS_CATCHBASIN Proposedcatchbas in
Point,Li neor
Polygon
GIS_CONTEXT Surroundingcontexttosubjectland Line
GIS_CURB Proposedcurb Line
GIS_CURB_RAMP Proposedwheelchairandcurbram p Lin e
GIS_DRIVEWAY Proposeddri vew ay Line
GIS_EDGE‐WATER Edgeofwater(pond/watercourse) LineorPolygon
GIS_ELEVATION Elevationpointswithinsit eplan Point
GIS_EX_BUILDING Existingbuildingand/orst ructure LineorPolygon
GIS_EX_CATCHBASIN Existingcatchbasi n
Point,Li neor
Polygon
GIS_EX_CURB Existingcurb Line
GIS_EX_FENCE Existingfence Line
GIS_EX_LOT_BLOCK Existinglotandblockline Line
GIS_EX_ROW Existingright‐of‐way Line
GIS_EX_STREET
Existingstreet(centrel ine)withinsurroundingsubject
plan
Line
GIS_FENCE Proposedfence Line
GIS_FIRE_ROUTE Proposedfi r eroute Line
GIS_KEY_MAP Keymapshowinglocationetc. LineandText
GIS_LEGAL_LINE
Anyrelevantbackgroundlegalline,lo t,concession,
registeredorreferenceplan,oreasem entline
Line
GIS_PARKINGLOT Proposedpa rkinglot LineorPolygon
GIS_PATHWAY Proposedpat hwayorwalkway Line
GIS_RET‐WALL Proposedretainingwall Line
GIS_ROW Proposedright‐of‐way Line
City of Brampton - Digital Submission Standards – Appendix A – Official Plan and/or Zoning By-law Amendment
Level/Layer Name Description Element Type
GIS_SIDEWALK Proposedsidewalk Line
GIS_STREET_FURNITURE
Proposedstreet furnitureincludingbenches,trash
receptacles,recyclingbins,bicycleracks
LineorPolygon
GIS_SUBJECT_LAND Legalpropertyboundaryofthesubjectplan Line
GIS_TITL E_BL OCK Titleblocklinework(scaleasneeded) Line
GIS_TREE ‐CON Coniferoustree PointorPolygon
GIS_TREE ‐DEC Deciduoustree PointorPolygon
GIS_VEG Tree,shrub,woodlot LineorPolygon
GIS_FIRE_HYDRANT Proposedfirehydrant Point
GIS_TX_BUILDING Proposedbui ldingand/orstruct uretext Text
GIS_TX_CATCHBASIN Proposedcatchbasintext Text
GIS_TX_CONTEXT Surroundingcontexttosubjectlandtext Text
GIS_TX_CUR B Proposedcurbtext Text
GIS_TX_CUR B_RAMP Proposedwheelchairandcurbram p Text
GIS_TX_DRIVEWAY Proposeddri vew aytext Text
GIS_TX_EDGE‐WATER Edgeofwater(pond/watercourse)text Text
GIS_TX_E LEVATI ON Elevationtext Text
GIS_TX_EX_BUILDING Existingbuildingstext Text
GIS_TX_EX_CATCHBASIN Existingcatchbasi ntext Text
GIS_TX_EX_CURB Existingcurbtext Text
GIS_TX_EX_FENCE Existingfencetext Text
GIS_TX_EX_LOT_BLOCK Existinglotandblocktext Text
GIS_TX_EX_ROW Existingright‐of‐waytext Text
GIS_TX_EX_STREET
Existingstreet(centrel ine)labelswithinorsurrounding
subjectplan
Text
GIS_TX_FENCE Existingfencetext Text
GIS_TX_FIRE_ROUT E Proposedfi r eroutetext Text
GIS_TX_LEGAL_LINE
Anyrelevantbackgroundlegalline,lo t,concession,
registered&referenceplan,orea sem ent text
Text
GIS_TX_LOT_DIMENSION Lotdimensio ns,radii Text
GIS_TX_PARKING_LOT Proposedpa rkinglottext Text
GIS_TX_PATHWAY Proposedpathwa yorwalkwaytext Text
GIS_RET‐WALL Retainingwalltext Text
GIS_TX_ROW Right‐of‐wayparcelbo und arylinetext Text
GIS_TX_SIDEWALK Proposedsidewalktext Text
GIS_TX_ST REE T_FURNI TURE Streetfu rnit uretext Text
City of Brampton - Digital Submission Standards – Appendix A – Official Plan and/or Zoning By-law Amendment
Level/Layer Name Description Element Type
GIS_TX_SUBJECT_LAND
Textrelatedtolegalpropertyboundaryofthesubject
plan(bearings,distances)
Text
GIS_TX_TITLE_BLOCK Titleblocklinetext Text
GIS_TX_TREE‐CON Coniferoustreetext Text
GIS_TX_TREE‐DEC Deciduoustreetext Text
GIS_TX_VEG Tree,shrub,woodlottext Text
GIS_TX_FIRE_HYDRANT Proposedfi r ehydranttext Text
PROPERTY SIGNAGE REQUIREMENTS FOR APPLICATIONS
TO AMEND THE OFFICIAL PLAN AND/OR ZONING BY-LAW
CITY OF BRAMPTON SIGN REQUIREMENTS:
In accordance with policy 5.29.7 of the Official Plan of the City of Brampton, for
applications to amend the Official Plan and/or Zoning By-law and Plans of Subdivision
the owner is required to authorize an applicant to erect and maintain in a structurally
sound condition, the required sign (or signs) to inform that an application has been
filed for the subject property. In this regard, the owner means any person; firm or
corporation controlling the property under consideration and the applicant shall include
any authorized agent, person, firm or corporation, all as specified on the required
application form(s).
Within 14 days of the receipt of the development application by the City of Brampton,
and prior to any formal public meeting as required under the Planning Act of Ontario,
the applicant shall submit written proof signed by the owner of the subject property to
the planner in the Planning & Development Services Department assigned the
processing of the application, indicating that a sign has been erected in accordance
with the City's requirements and agreeing to other obligations regarding sign
maintenance and sign removal (see Part A below for sign specifications, and Part
B below regarding the form of the required written proof).
WARNINGS:
IF A SIGN IS NOT ERECTED ON A PROPERTY, AND A SIGNED LETTER FROM
THE OWNER IS NOT RECEIVED REGARDING AGREEMENT WITH SIGNAGE
OBLIGATIONS, THEN THE APPLICATION WILL NOT BE PROCESSED OR NOT
BE ALLOWED TO PROCEED TO A FORMAL PUBLIC MEETING AS REQUIRED
UNDER THE PLANNING ACT OF ONTARIO, THEREBY DELAYING
PROCESSING TIMELINES.
A SIGN THAT IS LEFT ON A PROPERTY AND NOT REMOVED AFTER A
DECISION HAS BEEN MADE ON AN APPLICATION IS CONSIDERED TO BE AN
UNDESIRABLE BLIGHT ON THE LANDSCAPE. SUBMISSION OF THE
LETTER OF PROOF OF SIGNAGE CONSTITUTES THE OWNER’S AGREEMENT
TO REMOVE SIGNAGE IN ACCORDANCE WITH CITY REQUIREMENTS AND THE
EVENTUAL REMOVAL OF THE SIGN MUST BE ADHERED TO.
APPLICANTS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR CONTACTING CITY STAFF TO INITIATE
THE RETURN OF THE SIGN DEPOSIT. AFTER A PERIOD OF 2 YEARS FROM
THE DATE THE DEPOSIT IS NO LONGER REQUIRED, AS DETERMINED BY CITY
STAFF, IF THE APPLICANT HAS NOT SATISFIED CITY STAFF THAT THE SIGN
IS REMOVED, THE DEPOSIT WILL BE ASSUMED BY THE CITY AND WILL NO
LONGER BE REIMBURSED
Appendix B
PART A- SIGN SPECIFICATIONS:
Details:
The details to be shown on the notice sign depends on the complexity of the
development application, however, it is expected that all aspects of the preparation and
installation of the sign be done in a professional manner. Basic details required being
included on the notice sign as applicable are:
- subject property outlined in bold and dimensioned (in metric and imperial
measurement);
- distance from nearest intersection (in metric and imperial measurement);
- nearest intersection street names;
- north arrow;
- location of access proposed;
- show collector road, or main local road.
All proposed land uses are to be shown schematically as per the proposed
development using the colours noted in Table One below.
Table One – Land Use by Colour Code
Land Use Colour
Detached Dwellings Yellow
Semi-Detached Dwellings
Yellow, with a light cross hatching to
distinguish from Det. Dwells
Townhouses Orange
Apartments Dark Brown
Service/Retail Commercial Red
Office Commercial Pink
General Industrial Light Blue
Prestige Industrial Dark Blue
Valleylands, Buffer Blocks,
Stormwater Ponds, Visa Blocks
Light Green
Parks Dark Green
Utilities (i.e. TransCanada Pipeline) Grey
Institutional Green
Note: See attached example of typical sign in order to better understand
the specifications and details as referenced herein.
Wording:
Before installing the sign, the applicant shall contact the planner in the Planning &
Development Services Department that is assigned to the processing of the
application, to confirm the wording and illustrations used to describe the application.
However, the basic wording details on the attached example must be adhered to;
including:
the type of application and a description;
a listing of the owner and the agent;
the following text: “For more information about this matter, including information
about obtaining a copy of the notice and about preserving your appeal rights,
contact the Planning & Development Services Department by visiting City Hall
during regular business hours, by sending an email to :
[email protected], or by calling 905-874-2050. Refer to File
# ____”
a note that the illustration is a conceptual plan for information purposes, that is
subject to change; and
a note identifying "Date Sign Erected":
Size and Height:
Minimum size: 2.4 metres wide by 1.2 metres high.
Ground clearance: 0.9 metre minimum, 1.2 metres maximum.
Sign to be mounted to supports with 12mm hex head bolts and nuts with flat
washers both sides.
Sign Supports:
The sign supports must be able to sustain the weight of the application sign for a
considerable period of time and through various climatic conditions (i.e. heavy winds)
so as to ensure that the sign does not fall over. Therefore, the sign must be mounted
in a manner ensuring stability. Accordingly, concrete footings are recommended, to be
formed against undisturbed, well-drained soil to a minimum depth of 1.3 metres with a
compressive strength of 25 mpa at 28 days.
Materials:
2cm exterior grade plywood panel with horizontal fir stringers to be located behind the
top, bottom and centre of the sign panel.
Paint:
Sign panels and all structural members shall be painted on all sides and edges with
two coats of white exterior type matte finish alkyd paint over a suitable primer.
Lettering:
The sign to be professionally lettered or silk-screened with dark blue or black lettering
on a white background. Typefaces to be Arial (see references to Typeface A on
attached example of typical sign specifications with type A being Arial). All
typeface may be condensed or extended to fit the sign area.
Location:
One sign shall be erected along each street frontage of the property so as to be clearly
visible from the street, and shall be erected at a minimum distance of 1.5 metres (5
feet) from the lot line and midway between the opposing property lines. The sign shall
be erected in a location ensuring safe sight lines at intersections, driveways etc. and if
safe conditions are not met, then the applicant shall remove and re-install the sign to
the satisfaction of the City at the owner's expense
PART B – PROOF THAT SIGNAGE HAS BEEN INSTALLED TO CITY
SPECIFICATIONS INCLUDING OBLIGATIONS REGARDING MAINTENANCE
AND SIGN REMOVAL:
Prior to an application being allowed to proceed to a formal public meeting as required
under the Planning Act of Ontario, and within 14 days of receipt of the application by
the City of Brampton, the applicant must submit a letter signed by the owner to the
assigned planner in the Planning & Development Services Department, confirming that
a sign has been erected in accordance with the City's requirements and agreeing to
other obligations regarding sign maintenance and sign removal. Further, a photograph
of the installed sign and a digital copy (i.e. pdf version) of the map, that was used on
the sign, is also to be provided to the assigned planner.
A sample of the required letter is found below:
_____________________________________________
Date
City of Brampton
Third Floor- Planning & Development Services Department
2 Wellington Street West
Brampton, ON L6Y 4R2
Dear (name of Planner Assigned Application):
Re: Draft Proposed Plan of Condominium (and, if applicable, Application to Amend the
Official Plan and/or Zoning By-law Application, and/or Proposed Plan of
Subdivision) Applicant Name/Agent Name
Lot and Concession Number
City File Number:
Attached please find digital pictures illustrating that the required sign(s) in connection
with the above-noted application(s), has (have) been erected in accordance with the
City's requirements and specifications. The sign(s) was/were erected on the subject
property on (indicate date). Further, please also find the attached digital version of the
map that is depicted on the sign.
I hereby agree to:
(i) maintain the required sign(s) in good condition (in structure, paint work and
lettering) throughout the processing of the application, and will periodically
inspect the required sign(s) to ensure the sign(s) remain posted on the subject
property in good order, including at my expense, the re-installation of the sign(s),
should the sign(s) become damaged, fall over, or require re-installation due to a
conflict with safe sight lines.
(ii) remove the sign(s) within 48 hours:
a) after withdrawing the application; or,
b) after having been notified by the City and/or the Ontario Municipal Board
that the application has been approved or denied.
I hereby also acknowledge that I am responsible for contacting City staff to initiate the
return of the sign deposit, and that if this action has not occurred within 2 years from
the date that the deposit is no longer required, as determined by City staff, the deposit
will be assumed by the City and will no longer be reimbursed.
Yours truly,
(Signature of Owner)
Attachment — Copy of letter with picture of application sign.
_____________________________________________
Example of Typical Property Signage for an Application
Note: Only Arial font shall be used. Words are not to use all capital letters
Note: All typefaces may be condensed or extended to fit the sign area
Note: Minimum height of sign should be 48”, width can vary to suit
Note: A = wording to be in bold
A
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