The Town of New Tecumseth's Planning department manages and reviews development and land-use plans according to our Official Plan and Zoning By-law. The Planning department makes recommendations to Council and the Committee of Adjustment on planning and development applications.
Development and Policy Planning Branch
The Town of New Tecumseth’s Planning Branch regulates land-use development under the Planning Act and help shape land use policies and guidelines working toward a vision of a complete community.
New Tecumseth is part of a two-tier government where the County of Simcoe forms the upper tier and is also responsible for some Planning services. Visit the County of Simcoe’s Planning website for more information.
Development Planning
Planning applications processed and reviewed includes Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments, plans of subdivision and condominium applications. Committee of Adjustment is also part of Development Planning responsible for minor variances, consents to sever land and permission requests under the Planning Act.
Prior to the submission of a development application, a pre-consultation meeting is encouraged with Town Staff through our DART (Development Application Review Team) process.
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Development Charges |
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Development Charges are collected to assist in financing capital costs associated with infrastructure and municipal services to support growth. You must pay any development charges before we can issue a permit. We calculate residential development charges per dwelling unit. We calculate non-residential development charges per square metre of new construction or addition to the floor area of existing buildings. Development charges are adjusted semi-annually in January and July in accordance with the most recent Statistics Canada Quarterly Construction Price Statistics. See our Development Charge Rate Schedule for more information. We also collect charges on behalf of the County of Simcoe and the Simcoe County Board of Education. Learn more about Development Charges. |
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Committee of Adjustment |
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The Committee of Adjustment is an independent body appointed by Council under authority granted by the Province of Ontario. The Committee of Adjustment is composed of five members who are all residents of the Town of New Tecumseth. The Committee derives its jurisdiction from the Planning Act to make decisions on Minor Variances to municipal Zoning Bylaw requirements and Consents to create new lots, or adjust boundaries. Use our Minor Variance Application and Consent Application forms to apply for a minor variance or a consent to sever land. Make sure you that your submission is complete and accurate to avoid any unnecessary delays. We will return any incomplete or inaccurate applications. The Committee of Adjustment considers the following tests when evaluating a request for a minor variance:
The Committee of Adjustment considers all policies of the Town and County OP, the Town's Zoning By-law as well as provincial policy when evaluating a request for a severance. |
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Subdivision Services |
| See our subdivision services to find out how to enter into a Subdivision Agreement that ensures that your subdivision's construction is safe and meets Town standards. |
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Site Plans |
| See our Engineering department to learn about how to submit your site plan control application, the application for a site plan agreement, and how you can speed up your approval process. |
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Urban Design |
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An Urban Design Report provides a design framework for any new development. The Report identifies the overall design and how it will be achieved.
Preparing an Urban Design ReportSee our Manual for the Preparation of an Urban Design Report to learn how to submit your Report, the applicable legislative requirements and policies, and how you can gain quick approval.
Urban Design GuidelinesSee our Urban Design Guidelines for guidance when creating your design as well as a reference for our review process. |
Development Application Review Team (DART)
All applicants looking to submit a development proposal to the Town are strongly recommended to arrange a pre-consultation meeting with the Development Application Review Team (DART) to assist the applicant in making the appropriate submissions to the Town. During DART meetings, applicants will be provided with relevant information regarding their proposal
All of the Town's pre-consultation meetings are coordinated through regular DART meetings. These meetings occur roughly every other week. For more information, please contact the Planning Department.
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| DART Application Form |
Policy Planning
Policy Planning is responsible for growth management in the Town through the Town’s Official Plan, County of Simcoe Official Plan and provincial plans. It ensures the Town’s planning documents remain in conformity with County and provincial plans, along with providing interpretations of these plans as they relate to planning applications in the Town. Policy Planning initiates, develops and implements urban design policies and guidelines as well as other planning related programs, studies and policies including the Community Improvement Plan.
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Official Plan |
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The Official Plan establishes goals and objectives for growth and development including the orderly and efficient provision of services and resources. The Official Plan is regularly reviewed and is prepared in accordance with Ontario's Planning Act. |
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Incentive programs |
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Learn about the incentives and rebates that are available. View our Community Improvement Plan to see how we're conserving and improving the buildings and properties in our downtowns of Alliston, Beeton, and Tottenham. |
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Telecommunication facilities |
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Installing or expanding a telecommunication facility? Make sure to review our Protocol for Establishing Telecommunication Facilities. Our requirements apply to all carriers planning to install or modify an antenna system. |
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Municipal Comprehensive Review (MCR) |
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A Municipal Comprehensive Review (MCR) ensures that Official Plans conform with updated provincial plans and policies. For New Tecumseth, this means that the County of Simcoe is currently undertaking the MCR to update its Official Plan. For more information please visit the Town's Municipal Comprehensive Review webpage. |
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Planning Related Studies |
What's happening in Planning
Regular updates to provide information on significant planning items, upcoming key reports to Council/Committee of the Whole and opportunities for engagement on planning matters.
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Important Information on Accessing Upcoming Agendas and Reports
The agenda and report will be posted on the Town of New Tecumseth website the Friday afternoon before the scheduled meeting.
If you wish to speak at a virtual public meeting, please fill out the appropriate form:
- Request to Speak at Committee of the Whole
- Request to Speak at a Committee of the Whole Planning Public Meeting
- Request to Speak at Committee of Adjustment
Please note identities and comments received at Committee of the Whole and/or Planning Public Meetings will become part of the permanent record and can be made available as a public document.
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New Tecumseth GIS Interactive Map Planning and Engineering Fees By-law Site Plan Control Areas By-law Tree and Natural Vegetation Management Policy By-law Site Plan Submission Guidelines Town Profile (Includes Development Maps) |
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For any Planning questions, zoning inquiries and application submissions please email: planning@newtecumseth.ca