Site Alterations

Site alteration activities shall be undertaken in compliance with the Town of New Tecumseth’s Site Alteration and Fill By-law 2024-116 which prohibits and regulates site alterations on lands within the Town’s boundary limits that includes areas of the Oak Ridges Moraine.

Site Alteration and Fill By-law 2024-116 defines Site Alteration, as any activity that involves the dumping, grading, removing, movement or excavating of fill or soil.

When is a Permit not required?

A Site Alteration Permit is not required for any Site Alterations undertaken for the activities provided under the provision of the Exemption and Exception set out in Sections 4 and 5 of Site Alteration and Fill By-law 2024-116. Section 5.1(c) of Site Alteration and Fill By-law 2024-116 provides an Exception provision more specifically related to common site alteration activities for such purposes of property maintenance or minor enhancements which includes adding to flower beds, vegetable gardens, lawn dressing, driveway topping/capping or construction of a fence, pool, pond, landscaping or other accessory structures, provided that:

• the site alteration does not exceed 50 cubic metres, or approximately 5 dump truck loads on properties located within the urban settlement boundaries;

• the site alteration does not exceed 300 cubic metres, or approximately 30 dump truck loads on properties located outside the urban settlement boundaries;

• the existing grade of the lands has not been increased pursuant to Section 5.1(c) of Site Alteration and Fill By-law 2024-116 in the previous twelve (12) months; and

• the minimum standards set out in Section 8. 0 of Site Alteration and Fill By-law 2024-116  are complied with.

Refer to the By-law for complete Exemption and Exception details.

When is a Permit required?

Notwithstanding the provisions of Site Alteration and Fill By-law 2024-116, a property Owner may apply for a variance or exception to the prohibitions set out in in Section 3 of Site Alteration and Fill By-law 2024-116. The property Owner shall follow the application process and requirements based on the size and category of site alteration as follows:  

It is recommended that property Owners review and become familiar with the Site Alteration and Fill By-law 2024-116 together with the Site Alteration and Fill Permit Guidelines to determine the feasibility of the site alteration proposal and financial obligations when considering an Application for Site Alteration and Fill Permit. The Guidelines provide a greater overview to better understand the requirements of Site Alteration and Fill By-law 2024-116.

Site Alteration and Fill Permit Guidelines

Community Engagement

 Complaints

 Any concerns with site alteration and fill activities may be directed to the Town's Engineering and Development Department via email. 

Permit Application Notifications & Public Information Consultation Meetings

As per the provisions set out in Site Alteration and Fill By-law 2024-116, Applicants are required to post notice and signage on the property, distribute hand delivered notices and where applicable, host a Public Information Consultation Meeting. These provisions are intended to adequately notify neighbours and the general Community of application and an opportunity to provide input based on the size and category of site alteration as follows:  

Current Permit application notifications and scheduled Public meetings can be viewed on the Town’s Public Notices webpage.