Site Plan Control

A Site-Plan Agreement is required to develop property in the Municipality of Arran-Elderslie. This ensures that the details of any new development are understood by both the developer and the Municipality. Specifics of the development such as property line setbacks, exterior lighting, connections to municipal services or surface drainage should be reviewed by the Municipality before the development is initiated.

The following types of developments do not require a Site Plan Agreement:

• Single detached or semi-detached dwellings
• Farm buildings and structures located in the agricultural zone
• Small enlargements or building additions.

Process summary

The Site Plan Control approval process may take two (2) to five (5) months to complete depending on the size of the project and the documentation required. The process for reviewing and approving an application for Site Plan Control is summarized in the following:

• Consult with the Clerk's Office, Building Department and County of Bruce Planning and Economic Development Department (Wiarton Office) prior to submitting an application.

• Submit a complete application for Site Plan Control Approval to the Municipality of Arran-Elderslie Clerk's Office together with supporting documentation and reports.

• The application is circulated to relevant Municipal departments and other interested agencies/parties to obtain technical comments. Circulation may take up to four (4) weeks.
• Technical comments are reviewed and forwarded to the applicant. If required, a meeting is scheduled with the applicant to address identified issues.
• The applicant amends the Site Plan in accordance with technical comments and submits revised plans and documents.
• The Site Plan Control Agreement is prepared by the Municipality and reviewed by the applicant.
• Prior to signing the Site Plan Control Agreement, the following is required:

• • written approval from the Municipality's Public Works Manager that all plans have been prepared and revised (if necessary) in accordance with the Municipality's approved engineering standards.
  • four (4) full size copies of the final approved plans stamped by the Municipality as “Accepted for Construction”
  • information regarding satisfactory arrangements/agreements with other interested agencies/parties (i.e. Conservation Authority, Hydro One, Eastlink, MTO, etc.).
  • payment of all financial requirements such as outstanding taxes and drainage/local improvement charges.
  • cash securities required for on and off site improvements, where applicable.

• • Initiate the building permit application as the review process may take a few weeks.

• • A legal title search, if required.

• The Site Plan Control Agreement signed by the owner(s) and returned to the Municipality for registration on title.

• Any changes to the registered Site Plan will require review and approval by the Municipality and an amendment to the registered Site Plan Control Agreement.