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Who approves a commercial building in Mono?
Short answer
In the Town of Mono, Town Council and staff approve a commercial building: zoning changes and Official Plan amendments go to Mono Council (Mono approves its own OP amendments), site plans and building permits come from the Town, and the Committee of Adjustment hears minor variances. Pre-consultation is required. A conservation authority permit is needed in regulated areas (Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority (NVCA) (86.9%), Credit Valley Conservation (CVC) (6.6%), Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) (6.5%)), and about 33% of Mono is in the Niagara Escarpment Plan area, where a Niagara Escarpment Commission development permit is needed first.
| Step | Who | Source |
|---|---|---|
| OP amendment | Council approves its own OP amendments (delegated by the County). In the Niagara Escarpment Plan area, amendments go through the Niagara Escarpment Planning and Development Act, and NEC development control applies. | Mono delegation |
| Pre-consultation | Pre-consultation required for OP and zoning amendments, site plans, subdivisions, condominiums and multi-lot consents | Town of Mono |
| Zoning | Comprehensive Zoning By-law 78-1, consolidated April 21, 2021, with Oak Ridges Moraine schedules | Zoning by-law |
| Minor variance / consent | Committee of Adjustment (consents and minor variances), meets as needed | Committee of Adjustment |
| Fees | Fees & Charges By-law | Fees by-law |
| Conservation authority | Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority (NVCA) (86.9%), Credit Valley Conservation (CVC) (6.6%), Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) (6.5%) | NVCA permits |
| Contact | Town office · (519) 941-3599 · [email protected] | Town of Mono |
Common follow-up questions
Do I need a Niagara Escarpment permit in Mono?
Only if the property is in the NEC Development Control Area (about a third of Mono). Check the NEC map before applying for a building permit.
Is pre-consultation required in Mono?
Yes, for OP and zoning amendments, site plans, subdivisions, condominiums and multi-lot consents.