Official Plan Amendment
An Official Plan Amendment will be required if the the application does not conform to Grimsby's Official Plan.
Step 1. Book a pre-consultation meeting
Before starting your application, you must attend a pre-consultation meeting.
Step 2. Complete OPA form
Step 3. Review Required Documentation
Step 4. Review Application Fee
If determined to be applicable during the pre-consultation process, additional agencies may also require payment of fees or review including Niagara Region, Region of Niagara Public Health, Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority (NPCA), Niagara Escarpment Commission (NEC), Canadian National Railway (CN Rail), Grimsby Power Inc., Enbridge Pipelines Inc., Ministry of Transportation (MTO), Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks; and Ministry of Natural Resources and Fisheries
Step 5. Submit Application
Step 6. Application Completeness
Once your application has been submitted to the Planning Department, it will be assessed for completion according to the requirements set in the pre-consultation process, and verified that all required fees are paid for.
If it is deemed complete, you will be notified with a letter of completion within 30 days of submission, which will include next steps for the application.
If it is deemed to be incomplete, you will be notified of any revisions or additional information required. Additional fees may apply.
Contact Us
Town of Grimsby
160 Livingston Avenue
Grimsby ON, L3M 0J5
Phone: 905-945-9634
Fax: 905-945-5010
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