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Planning Policy evolves over
time in response to changing economic, social and environmental
factors. It involves the preparation of long term land
use plans for the Municipality which guide the management
of land and resources. The key document for governing
future growth is the Clarington Official Plan. The Plan
is based on 3 principals - sustainable development;
managed growth; and, a healthy community - and is implemented
(in part) through the regulations detailed in the Municipality's
Zoning By-Law.
Development Approval Services is the branch responsible for processing applications
for land use development and/or change. Applications
include plans of subdivision; rezoning;
site plan agreements;
sign permits and registration of in-house apartments.
Staff work closely with both applicants
and the staff
of the Municipality's Building Services Division
to
ensure the project meets municipal objectives and complies
with all associated Provincial legislation (e.g. fire
and building codes). The Committee of Adjustment is a Council appointed group of citizens who review
projects that do not fit within the exact regulations
of the Municipality's Zoning By-law. The Committee can
authorize minor variances provided that the intent of
the Official Plan and Zoning By-law are not compromised
and is compatible with the surrounding area.
Community Development Initiatives are activities in which staff work with community volunteers
to improve our quality of life. Planning Services consult
with local committees assisting them in committee development,
funding proposals and administrative support. Committees
assisted include: Local Architectural Heritage Conservation
Advisory Committee (LACAC); Agricultural Advisory Committee
of Clarington; Valleys 2000; and the St Marys Cement
Community Relations Committee.
Research and Special Studies involves social, economic, demographic and land use
issues which are undertaken to assist Council in it's
decision making.
Planning Services is also responsible
for the hiring and locating of School Crossing Guards.
This is to ensure the safe movement of students across
major roads to and from elementary schools in Clarington.
This service is provided in partnership with the the
Public and Separate School Districts who are responsible
for submitting requests for new crossing guard locations.
Geomatic Services are available
to internal and external customers. The service includes
digitized mapping, thematic analysis, orthophots and
property addresses.
 APPLICATION FORMS
Amenity Guidelines For Medium and High Density Residences
BED & BREAKFAST ZONING
The information presented is excerpted
from the Municipality of Clarington
Zoning By-law. Questions can be
directed to planning@clarington.net
BROOKHILL NEIGHBOURHOOD
1. Brookhill Subwatershed Executive Summary
2. Brookhill Urban Design Guidelines (Final) (posted March 14, 2008)
3. Brookhill Official Plan Ammendment 60 (posted April 2, 2008)
BOWMANVILLE WEST TOWN CENTRE - STREETSCAPE IMPLEMENTATION PLAN (April 2007)
 Chapter 1 - Project Introduction (2.14 MB)
Chapter 2 - Bowmanville West Town Centre (1.35 MB)
Chapter 3 - Streetscape Concepts ( 43.24 MB)
Chapter 4 - Streetscape Elements (23.92MB)
Chapter 5 - Implementation (1 MB)
Map of Study Area (1 MB) COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT PROGRAMS
Orono
CIP
Report
Grant Application Form
Bowmanville
CIP
Brochure
CIP Grant Application Form
Final Draft Report (pdf)
Newcastle CIP Presentation
Newcastle CIP - Review and provide feedback on the draft documents
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MEETING MINUTESPlanning for Economic Development
Clarington Science and Technology Business Park
Clarington Energy Business Park
E-UPDATE
is an e-newletter
that provides periodic updates on Planning issues in
Clarington. Just email planning@clarington.net and request to be added to the Planning E-Update list.
Current Update
GTA CLEAN AIR COUNCIL
HERITAGE CONSERVATION DISTRICT PLAN - Beech Avenue (Bowmanville)
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THE PLAN
THE APPENDICES
HERITAGE GUIDELINES - Old Bowmanville (NorthWard)
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THE GUIDELINES
THE APPENDICES
INFORMATION BOOKLETS *
The following information
guides have been created to assist
you get to know the responsiblities
and works of the Planning Services
Department. They are available
in printed form. For more information
or to order a copy, please contact
the Planning Service Department
at 905-623-3379 or email planning@clarington.net
* Adobe Acrobat Reader is required to view and download the above information.Landscape Design Guidelines For Site Planning (PDF)
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 OFFICIAL PLAN - Municipality of Clarington
(JANUARY 2007 OFFICE CONSOLIDATION
PROVIDED FOR CONVENIENCE ONLY)
PART 1 INTRODUCTION
Chapter 1 - Overview Of The Plan
Chapter 2 - Basis Of The Plan
Chapter 3 - Principles Of The Plan
PART 2 STRATEGIC DIRECTIONS
Chapter 4 - Natural Environment and Resource Management
Chapter 5 - Growth Management
Chapter 6 - Housing
Chapter 7 - Economic Development
Chapter 8 - Cultural Heritage
PART 3 LAND USE
Chapter 9 - Residential Neighbourhoods
Chapter 10 - Central Areas and Commercial Uses
Chapter 11 - Employment Areas
Chapter 12 - Rural Settlement Areas
Chapter 13 - Agricultural Areas
Chapter 14 - Open Space System
Chapter 15 - Aggregate Extraction Areas
Chapter 16 - Tourism Nodes and Special Policy Areas
Chapter 17 - Special Study Areas
PART4 INFRASTRUCTURE AND SERVICES
Chapter 18 - Parks, Schools, Community Facilities and Institutions
Chapter 19 - Transportation
Chapter 20 - Stormwater Management
Chapter 21 - Utilities
Chapter 22 - Community Improvement
PART 5 IMPLEMENTATION
Chapter 23 – Implementation
Chapter 24 – Interpretation
MAPS
A. LAND USE ( 2.48 MB)
B. TRANSPORATION (630 KB)
C. NATURAL HERITAGE SYSTEM (1.6 MB)
D. OAK RIDGES MORAINE NATURAL HERITAGE SYSTEM (1.47 MB)
E. OAK RIDGES MORAINE LANDFORMS & AQUIFER VULNERABILITY (442 KB)
F. NATURAL HAZARDS & LAND CHARACTERISTICS (1.2 MB)
G. POTENTIAL AGGREGATE RESOURCE AREAS (1.73 MB)
H. NEIGHBOURHOOD PLANNING UNITS ( 330 KB)
I. COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT AREA (240 KB)
PART 6 SECONDARY PLANS
General Policies &
Bowmanville East Town Centre
(VIEW MAP A)
(VIEW MAP B)
Bowmanville West Town Centre
(VIEW MAP)
Courtice West Shopping District
(VIEW MAP)
Newcastle Village Centre
(VIEW MAP)
Port Darlington Neighbourhood
(VIEW MAP)
South-West Courtice
(VIEW MAP)
Clarington Energy Business Park
(VIEW MAP)
Provincial Planning Initiatives
Ontario Planning Act
The Planning Act sets out the ground rules for land use planning in Ontario and descrbes how land uses may be controlled and who may control them.
Provincial Policy Statement:
The Provincial Policy Statement is issued under the authoroity of Section 3 of the Planning Act. It provides direction on matters of Provincial interest related to land use planning and development, and promotes the provincial "policy-led" planning system.
Places to Grow:
The Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe focuses on long-term prosperity and quality of life in the Greater Toronto Area. It is the first growth plan to be released under the Places to Grow Act, 2005. The focus of the plan is to create complete communities, with a greater mix of housing, parks, businesses and services that will make them more livable.
Greenbelt Plan:
The Greenbelt Plan identifies where urbanization should not occur in order to provide permanent protection to the agricultural land base and the ecological features and functions occurring on this landscape.
The Oak Ridges Moraine:
The Greenbelt Plan includes lands within, and builds upon the ecological protections provided by the Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan, as well as the Niagara Escarpment Plan. The Oak Ridges Moraine is an environmentally sensitive, geological landform in south central Ontario, covering 190,000 hectares.
 REPORTS
- 2007 ANNUAL REPORT ON APPLICATIONS FOR PLANS OF SUBDIVISION (PSD-027-08)
- Attachment 1 - Subdivision Activity Report - Bowmanville Urban Area
- Attachment 2 - Subdivision Activity Report - Courtice Urban Area
- Attachment 3 - Subdivision Activity Report - Newcastle Urban Area
- Attachment 4 - Subdivision Activity Report - Rural Areas and Hamlets
Zoning By-law 84‑63
By‑law 84‑63 is a comprehensive Zoning By‑law regulating the use of land, the height, location, floor area and spacing of buildings or structures and lands subject to flooding or other physical hazard and covers the entire Town of Newcastle.
This By‑law is intended to implement the Durham Regional Official Plan and the approved portions of the Official Plan for the Town of Newcastle.
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