Planning Services and Process
At Edenlane Homes we recognize that it's getting harder and harder for the average person to navigate the municipal planning system and to obtain the necessary approvals and permits to go ahead with their construction projects. That's why we have a professional Urban Planner on staff to guide you through the process or work on your behalf. It's just one more of our special services that allows Edenlane Homes to take care of every facet of your project from start to finish. If you have questions about the municipal planning process or our planning services, please EMAIL US.
Planning Services
• Consultation and advise on planning matters affecting your project• Clear explanations of the municipal planning system and process• Site plans and site planning services• Municipal liaison and permit acquisition• Planning rationale and presentations• Official plan and zoning amendments, site plan approval, minor variances, and severances
Beyond Ordinary - How We Exceed Your Expectations
• We take care of all services from design through to build• Less hassel when you leave the process in the hands of a professional• Established relationships with local municipalities and familiarity with their processes• Saves you trips to cottage country for meetings and application reviews• Strong knowledge of local by-laws and regulations and the Provincial Policy Statement (2005)• Planning is a service not offered by most builders but is becoming a necessity in today's regulatory environment
Key Steps In The Planning Process
1. In discussion with your local municipality, we determine if there are any planning requirements for your project (i.e. site plan approval, minor variance, zoning by-law amendment, etc.)*. This is a FREE service for our design clients.
2. If you would like us to obtain the planning approvals on your behalf and act as your agent at all public, Council and committee meetings and informal discussions, you sign the Architectural Services contract and provide a letter of authorized agency.
3. We complete all applications on your behalf, conduct all correspondence with the municipality, and provide all necessary supporting documents.
4. We attend all informal discussions and formal public, Council or committee meetings with respect to your application, including giving presentations with planning arguments and rationale.
5. We monitor your application’s progress and follow the appeal procedure.
6. We send you all documentation for your records and notify you of the results.
7. After all planning approvals are obtained, we can obtain all necessary permits (i.e. building permit, entrance permit, septic permit) on your behalf as part of the construction process.
* To make the best of your initial meeting with our planner and to help us serve you better, you should have your municipal address, roll number, and property zoning on hand.