Zoning Certificate

REQUIREMENTS:

1. Complete the Zoning Certificate Application Form 

2. Upload the following plans

All submissions must be digital in Adobe Acrobat.pdf format. 

FILES MUST BE UNSECURED AND NOT PASSWORD PROTECTED.

It is the owner’s responsibility to ensure that they are aware of their property lines and to ensure that the proposed construction occurs within their property and in compliance with the Township’s Zoning By-Law.

The table below summarizes the required fees for each type of application.

Select the fee that corresponds with your proposal, you will be prompted to pay online once you have completed your online application form and selected the correct fee.

For all application fees, please see the fees and charges by-law here.

Upon review of your submission, the Zoning Examiner may determine that your plans require revisions in order to comply with the Zoning By-law and/or other approvals may also be required (eg. Conservation Authority, Pool Permit, Site Plan Control, Minor Variance, or other Planning Act approvals, Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Conformity review, etc.).  If determined to be required, these other approvals and/or revisions may be required to be provided and your plans re-submitted.

Upon completion of the review of your application, and once it has been confirmed that the plans comply with the Zoning By-law and other approvals which may be required, a Zoning Certificate will be issued.  A Zoning Certificate letter will be issued together with your drawings which will be stamped to identify they have been pre-approved for compliance with zoning regulations.  The Zoning Certificate is valid for 6 months from the date of issuance, provided there are no changes to the plans as submitted.  Any revisions or changes will require the issuance of a new Zoning Certificate.

The Zoning Certificate is not a Building Permit.  Please consult with the Building Division for next steps with respect to the issuance of a Building Permit , Building Division .

Complete the Conformity Clearance Form

A Zoning Certificate application is a review process done separately from, and prior to, a full Building Permit application submission. Zoning Certificate approval is a prerequisite for a Building Permit application.

The Township is doing this to streamline the Building Permit process. At this stage, Planning/Zoning staff will flag any additional fees and/or processes that may be applicable prior to the Building Permit process.  Other fees/processes may be collected at the Building Permit stage such as Development Charges, Water or Sewer Connections.

The Zoning Certificate review may also identify additional approvals that may be required, such as:

• Conservation Authority (Toronto and Region CA or Lake Simcoe Region CA)

• Engineered Lot Grading (Engineering Review)

• Minor Variance/Committee of Adjustment

• Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Conformity Review

• Entrance Permit (and associated Municipal Address Number, if required)

• Site Plan/Planning Approval

Yes, the required fee varies depending on the type of works.  The below table summarizes the required fees for each type of application. This fee is payable ONLINE as part of the submission form.

An approved Zoning Certificate is valid for 6 months from the date of issuance, provided there are no revisions or changes to the plans as submitted.  Any revisions or changes will require the issuance of a new Zoning Certificate.

Approved applications receive a Zoning Certificate letter and the drawings are stamped to identify they have been pre-approved for compliance with zoning regulations. This is not a Building Permit, Pool Permit, permit to construct, or other Planning approval, which may be determined to be required. Please refer to the appropriate permit applications (please consult with the Building Division, Building Division ).

Applications may be submitted digitally to: zoning@king.ca or by using the link and online form in "Step 2: Submit the Application" below.

Requirements for all submissions:

q Completed Application Form

q Site Plan

q Elevations (front, back & sides)

q Floor Plans

Site Plan must display:

• All existing and proposed structure(s)
• Setbacks from property boundaries to current and/or proposed structure(s), shown in metres;
• Dimensions of structures
• Septic system and well (specify if dug or drilled)
  • Setbacks from: septic to well, and; septic to structures

• Direction of surface drainage (shown in blue)
• Existing and Proposed Driveway(s) and Width of Driveway(s)
• North Arrow
• Road

All submissions must be digital in Adobe Acrobat.pdf format. FILES MUST BE UNSECURED AND NOT PASSWORD PROTECTED.

It is the owner’s responsibility to ensure that they are aware of their property lines and to ensure that the proposed construction occurs within their property and in compliance with the Township’s Zoning By-Law.

Please reach out to the Township's Planning and Zoning team by using our Ask King Planning Service.