{
 "page": "https://whydufferin.ca/planning",
 "checked": "2026-10-21",
 "note": "'not found' = looked for and not found published. CA shares are computed from LIO open data (Open Government Licence – Ontario).",
 "conservation_authorities": {
  "cvc": {
   "name": "Credit Valley Conservation (CVC)",
   "permits": "https://cvc.ca/about-planning-permits/fee-schedule/",
   "map": "https://cvc.ca/regulation-mapping/",
   "fees": "https://cvc.ca/about-planning-permits/fee-schedule/",
   "contact": "905-670-1615 · cvc@creditvalleyca.ca",
   "contact_src": "https://www.amaranth.ca/municipal-government/planning-development/",
   "spr": "CTC Source Protection Region (Credit Valley, Toronto and Region, Central Lake Ontario)"
  },
  "nvca": {
   "name": "Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority (NVCA)",
   "permits": "https://www.nvca.on.ca/planning-permits/",
   "map": "not found",
   "fees": "https://www.nvca.on.ca/planning-permits/planning-forms-and-fees/",
   "contact": "705-424-1479 · admin@nvca.on.ca (planning: planning@nvca.on.ca)",
   "contact_src": "https://www.nvca.on.ca/about/",
   "spr": "South Georgian Bay Lake Simcoe Source Protection Region"
  },
  "grca": {
   "name": "Grand River Conservation Authority (GRCA)",
   "permits": "https://www.grandriver.ca/planning-development/permits/",
   "map": "https://www.grandriver.ca/planning-development/map-your-property/",
   "fees": "https://www.grandriver.ca/planning-development/permits/permit-fees/",
   "contact": "519-621-2761 · grca@grandriver.ca",
   "contact_src": "https://www.grandriver.ca/who-we-are/grca-partners/",
   "spr": "Lake Erie Source Protection Region"
  },
  "trca": {
   "name": "Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA)",
   "permits": "https://trca.ca/planning-permits/apply-for-a-permit/",
   "map": "not found",
   "fees": "not found",
   "contact": "not found",
   "contact_src": "https://trca.ca/planning-permits/",
   "spr": "CTC Source Protection Region (Credit Valley, Toronto and Region, Central Lake Ontario)"
  },
  "svca": {
   "name": "Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority (SVCA)",
   "permits": "https://www.saugeenconservation.ca/permits-planning/",
   "map": "not found",
   "fees": "not found",
   "contact": "not found",
   "contact_src": "https://www.saugeenconservation.ca/permits-planning/",
   "spr": "Saugeen, Grey Sauble, Northern Bruce Peninsula Source Protection Region"
  }
 },
 "map_layer": "https://whydufferin.ca/data/planning-ca.geojson",
 "map_sources": {
  "layer": "https://geohub.lio.gov.on.ca/datasets/conservation-authority-administrative-area",
  "service": "https://ws.lioservices.lrc.gov.on.ca/arcgis2/rest/services/LIO_OPEN_DATA/LIO_Open03/MapServer/11",
  "muni": "https://ws.lioservices.lrc.gov.on.ca/arcgis2/rest/services/LIO_OPEN_DATA/LIO_Open03/MapServer/14",
  "nep": "https://ws.lioservices.lrc.gov.on.ca/arcgis2/rest/services/LIO_OPEN_DATA/LIO_Open06/MapServer/25",
  "gb": "https://ws.lioservices.lrc.gov.on.ca/arcgis2/rest/services/LIO_OPEN_DATA/LIO_Open06/MapServer/15",
  "spr": "https://www.ontario.ca/laws/regulation/070284",
  "licence": "https://www.ontario.ca/page/open-government-licence-ontario",
  "attribution": "Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Ontario (LIO conservation authority administrative areas and municipal boundaries)."
 },
 "provincial": [
  {
   "name": "Provincial Planning Statement, 2024",
   "text": "In effect October 20, 2024. Replaced the Provincial Policy Statement 2020 and A Place to Grow (Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe), which was revoked the same day. Applies everywhere in Dufferin.",
   "src": "https://www.ontario.ca/page/provincial-planning-statement-2024"
  },
  {
   "name": "Niagara Escarpment Plan / NEC",
   "text": "Covers about a third of Mono and Mulmur; none of the other six. In the NEC Development Control Area an NEC development permit is needed before a building permit, unless the work is exempt.",
   "src": "https://escarpment.org/development-permit-applications/"
  },
  {
   "name": "Greenbelt Plan",
   "text": "Includes the Niagara Escarpment Plan and Oak Ridges Moraine areas plus Protected Countryside. In Dufferin: Mono, Mulmur and East Garafraxa (named in their Official Plans); Amaranth a sliver on the provincial map.",
   "src": "https://ws.lioservices.lrc.gov.on.ca/arcgis2/rest/services/LIO_OPEN_DATA/LIO_Open06/MapServer/15"
  },
  {
   "name": "Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan",
   "text": "Western tip reaches the south-east corner of Mono (about 2% of the Town). Mono's zoning carries ORM schedules.",
   "src": "https://townofmono.com/government/zoning-bylaw"
  }
 ],
 "approval_path": [
  {
   "step": 1,
   "stage": "Check the property",
   "detail": "Look up zoning and the OP designation on the town or County map. Check whether it sits in a conservation authority regulated area (the CA's map) or the Niagara Escarpment Plan area (Mono and Mulmur)."
  },
  {
   "step": 2,
   "stage": "Pre-consultation",
   "detail": "Meet the town's planning staff. They tell you which applications and studies make the application complete, and they circulate it to the County and the CA. Some towns charge for this, and Mono requires it."
  },
  {
   "step": 3,
   "stage": "Zoning or OP change, if needed",
   "detail": "Council decides zoning amendments. Local OP amendments go to the County for approval, except in Orangeville and Mono, which approve their own."
  },
  {
   "step": 4,
   "stage": "Minor variance or severance",
   "detail": "The Committee of Adjustment hears minor variances, and consents in most towns. In East Garafraxa the Township handles consents."
  },
  {
   "step": 5,
   "stage": "Site plan approval",
   "detail": "Most commercial and industrial projects need it from the town (Planning Act s.41), with an agreement and securities."
  },
  {
   "step": 6,
   "stage": "Other permits",
   "detail": "A CA permit is needed for work in a regulated area (O. Reg. 41/24). In the NEC Development Control Area, an NEC development permit is needed before a building permit."
  },
  {
   "step": 7,
   "stage": "Building permit and charges",
   "detail": "Get the building permit, then pay development charges (see Costs) and pass inspections before occupancy."
  }
 ],
 "rows": [
  {
   "municipality": "County of Dufferin",
   "official_plan": "County Official Plan, consolidated August 2025 (includes OPAs 2, 3 and 4). The Municipal Comprehensive Review finished when the Province approved OPA 4 on July 31, 2025.",
   "official_plan_link": "http://www.dufferincounty.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/DCOP_Final_Aug-2025.pdf",
   "op_source": "https://www.dufferincounty.ca/planning-development/official-plan-provincial-land-use-planning-policies/",
   "zoning_bylaw": "No County zoning by-law. Each local municipality has its own.",
   "zoning_source": "https://www.dufferincounty.ca/planning-development/",
   "zoning_map": "County interactive mapping",
   "zoning_map_link": "https://www.dufferincounty.ca/mapping/",
   "cip": "not found",
   "cip_source": "https://www.dufferincounty.ca/plans-policies/",
   "strategies": "Corporate Strategic Plan 2023–2026; economic development strategy \"Dufferin Builds Together\"",
   "strategy_source": "https://www.dufferincounty.ca/economic-development/dufferin-builds-together/",
   "approval_authority": "The Province (MMAH) approves County OP amendments. The County approves local OP amendments, except in Mono and Orangeville, which approve their own (By-law 2015-16). Subdivision and condominium approval (By-law 2015-15) and consents (By-law 2015-12) are delegated to the eight local councils.",
   "authority_source": "http://www.dufferincounty.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/2024-22-Delegation-of-Authority.pdf",
   "committee_of_adjustment": "Not applicable: consents and minor variances are handled locally",
   "open_data": "not found",
   "development_applications": "not found",
   "pre_consultation": "County pre-consultation guide and form",
   "precon_source": "http://www.dufferincounty.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/County-Pre-Consultation-Manual-and-Form_Final.pdf",
   "fees": "Planning applications and fees",
   "fees_link": "https://www.dufferincounty.ca/planning-development/application-process-fees/",
   "planning_contact": "Planning & Development · 519-941-2816 ext. 2511 · planner@dufferincounty.ca",
   "contact_source": "https://www.dufferincounty.ca/planning-development/",
   "conservation_authorities": "Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority (NVCA) 47.3%; Grand River Conservation Authority (GRCA) 46.4%; Credit Valley Conservation (CVC) 4.3%; Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) 1.2%; Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority (SVCA) 0.7%",
   "source_protection_regions": "South Georgian Bay Lake Simcoe Source Protection Region; Lake Erie Source Protection Region; CTC Source Protection Region (Credit Valley, Toronto and Region, Central Lake Ontario); Saugeen, Grey Sauble, Northern Bruce Peninsula Source Protection Region",
   "nep_share_pct": "n/a",
   "greenbelt": "see towns",
   "oak_ridges_moraine_pct": "Mono only",
   "ca_share_source": "https://ws.lioservices.lrc.gov.on.ca/arcgis2/rest/services/LIO_OPEN_DATA/LIO_Open03/MapServer/11",
   "checked": "2026-10-21"
  },
  {
   "municipality": "Orangeville",
   "official_plan": "Office consolidation dated March 10, 2025. The plan dates from 1985 (approved 1987). Review status: not found.",
   "official_plan_link": "https://www.orangeville.ca/en/doing-business/resources/Documents/Official%20Plan%20-%20March%2010,%202025%20with%20Maps%20and%20Appendices.pdf",
   "op_source": "https://www.orangeville.ca/en/doing-business/resources/Documents/Official%20Plan%20-%20March%2010,%202025%20with%20Maps%20and%20Appendices.pdf",
   "zoning_bylaw": "Zoning By-law 22-90, consolidated March 10, 2025",
   "zoning_source": "https://www.orangeville.ca/en/doing-business/resources/Documents/Zoning%20By-law%2022-90%20-%20March%2010%202025%20with%20Maps%20and%20Figures.pdf",
   "zoning_map": "Planning Information Portal (PIP): zoning and OP layers",
   "zoning_map_link": "https://data.orangeville.ca/Apps/PIP/INFO/index.html",
   "cip": "CIP for 2023–2027 with 8 grant programs, including a planning-fee grant (50% of fees, up to $5,000), a tax increment equivalent grant (TIEG) and grants for studies such as Phase II ESAs. Applies to the town-wide, Broadway–First Street and Centennial Road areas. 2026 applications are closed and expected to reopen in 2027.",
   "cip_source": "https://www.orangeville.ca/en/town-hall/community-improvement-plan.aspx",
   "strategies": "Economic Development & Culture strategy and annual report",
   "strategy_source": "https://www.orangeville.ca/en/economic-development/economic-development.aspx",
   "approval_authority": "Council approves its own OP amendments (delegated by the County), subdivisions and consents",
   "authority_source": "http://www.dufferincounty.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/2024-22-Delegation-of-Authority.pdf",
   "committee_of_adjustment": "Committee of Adjustment · committeeofadjustment@orangeville.ca · 519-941-0440 ext. 7303",
   "open_data": "Open Data Orangeville publishes zoning districts, zoning special provisions, minor-variance areas and development charge areas as open data under the Open Government Licence – Orangeville. They are on the WhyDufferin map under Extra layers. https://open-orangeville.hub.arcgis.com/",
   "development_applications": "Planning Applications Dashboard (Town web map; not published as an open dataset, so it is linked rather than copied) https://orangeville.maps.arcgis.com/apps/dashboards/2ff6799e700543aa910c9876074a16f3",
   "pre_consultation": "Pre-consultation tiers (minor, standard, major) are in the fees by-law",
   "precon_source": "https://www.orangeville.ca/en/doing-business/application-fees.aspx",
   "fees": "Application fees",
   "fees_link": "https://www.orangeville.ca/en/doing-business/application-fees.aspx",
   "planning_contact": "Planning Division · 519-941-0440 ext. 2228 · planning@orangeville.ca",
   "contact_source": "https://www.orangeville.ca/en/doing-business/resources/Documents/Zoning%20By-law%20Amendment%20Guide.pdf",
   "conservation_authorities": "Credit Valley Conservation (CVC) 100%",
   "source_protection_regions": "CTC Source Protection Region (Credit Valley, Toronto and Region, Central Lake Ontario)",
   "nep_share_pct": 0,
   "greenbelt": "conflicting: the Town OP doesn't mention the Greenbelt, but the provincial layer overlaps the town. Confirm with the Town.",
   "oak_ridges_moraine_pct": "0",
   "ca_share_source": "https://ws.lioservices.lrc.gov.on.ca/arcgis2/rest/services/LIO_OPEN_DATA/LIO_Open03/MapServer/11",
   "checked": "2026-10-21"
  },
  {
   "municipality": "Shelburne",
   "official_plan": "Consolidated Official Plan (planning period to 2036). Consolidation date and review status: not found.",
   "official_plan_link": "https://www.shelburne.ca/media/4epopzc5/consolidated-official-plan.pdf",
   "op_source": "https://www.shelburne.ca/doing-business-here/development-and-land-use/official-plan/",
   "zoning_bylaw": "Zoning By-law 38-2007. The posted consolidation dates from May 2012; later amendments are separate (for example Z25-03 in 2025).",
   "zoning_source": "https://www.shelburne.ca/media/onapltmr/consolidated-zoning-by-law-38-2007.pdf",
   "zoning_map": "not found (no interactive map; use the County mapping)",
   "zoning_map_link": "https://www.dufferincounty.ca/mapping/",
   "cip": "CIP adopted October 3, 2022 (By-laws 50-2022 and 51-2022) for the Downtown and the Main Street and Owen Sound Street corridors. Offers grant programs and fee rebates; it was sent to the County for approval. Current program amounts: not found.",
   "cip_source": "https://media-002-ca.cdn.govstack.com/shelburne-015-ca/media/1iof2cao/p2022-29-cip-adoption-report-002.pdf",
   "strategies": "not found",
   "strategy_source": "not found",
   "approval_authority": "Council decides OP and zoning changes; local OPAs and the CIP go to the County for approval",
   "authority_source": "https://media-002-ca.cdn.govstack.com/shelburne-015-ca/media/1iof2cao/p2022-29-cip-adoption-report-002.pdf",
   "committee_of_adjustment": "Committee of Adjustment (consents and minor variances). Consult the Town Planner before applying.",
   "open_data": "not found",
   "development_applications": "not found",
   "pre_consultation": "Consult the Town Planner before submitting",
   "precon_source": "https://www.shelburne.ca/media/ztkdx3ve/consent-process-and-application.pdf",
   "fees": "User fees and charges By-law 52-2024",
   "fees_link": "https://www.shelburne.ca/media/fwrmpasr/by-law-52-2024-2025-user-fees-and-charges-002.pdf",
   "planning_contact": "Town office · 519-925-2600 · info@shelburne.ca",
   "contact_source": "https://www.shelburne.ca/doing-business-here/development-and-land-use/",
   "conservation_authorities": "Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority (NVCA) 100%",
   "source_protection_regions": "South Georgian Bay Lake Simcoe Source Protection Region",
   "nep_share_pct": 0,
   "greenbelt": "no",
   "oak_ridges_moraine_pct": "0",
   "ca_share_source": "https://ws.lioservices.lrc.gov.on.ca/arcgis2/rest/services/LIO_OPEN_DATA/LIO_Open03/MapServer/11",
   "checked": "2026-10-21"
  },
  {
   "municipality": "Grand Valley",
   "official_plan": "New Official Plan via OPA 8: adopted November 4, 2025 and approved by the County March 3, 2026 (Vision Grand Valley review).",
   "official_plan_link": "https://www.townofgrandvalley.ca/business-development/building-planning-and-development/official-plan-zoning-and-planning-documents/",
   "op_source": "https://www.townofgrandvalley.ca/business-development/building-planning-and-development/official-plan-zoning-and-planning-documents/vision-grand-valley-official-plan-and-zoning-by-law-review/",
   "zoning_bylaw": "Zoning By-law 2009-10 (consolidated). An updated comprehensive amendment, 2026-45, passed July 21, 2026 and is in its appeal period.",
   "zoning_source": "https://www.townofgrandvalley.ca/business-development/building-planning-and-development/official-plan-zoning-and-planning-documents/vision-grand-valley-official-plan-and-zoning-by-law-review/",
   "zoning_map": "not found (PDF schedules A1 to A3)",
   "zoning_map_link": "https://www.townofgrandvalley.ca/business-development/building-planning-and-development/official-plan-zoning-and-planning-documents/",
   "cip": "not found",
   "cip_source": "not found",
   "strategies": "not found",
   "strategy_source": "not found",
   "approval_authority": "Council decides zoning, site plans, consents and subdivisions; OP amendments go to the County for approval",
   "authority_source": "https://www.townofgrandvalley.ca/business-development/building-planning-and-development/official-plan-zoning-and-planning-documents/vision-grand-valley-official-plan-and-zoning-by-law-review/",
   "committee_of_adjustment": "Minor variances and consents are on the Town's 2026 fee schedule",
   "open_data": "not found",
   "development_applications": "not found",
   "pre_consultation": "Pre-consultation (no charge) decides which studies are needed for a complete application (OP Appendix A)",
   "precon_source": "https://media-001-ca.cdn.govstack.com/townofgrandvalley-004-ca/media/qutprqtn/appendix-a-complete-application.pdf",
   "fees": "2026 fees By-law 2026-20: site plan $5,000, zoning amendment $2,500, OP amendment $5,000, consent $2,500 and minor variance $1,000. Deposits may also apply.",
   "fees_link": "https://www.townofgrandvalley.ca/media/f3fj2oi3/2026-20-fees-and-charges-by-law.pdf",
   "planning_contact": "Town office · 519-928-2275",
   "contact_source": "https://www.townofgrandvalley.ca/business-development/building-planning-and-development/",
   "conservation_authorities": "Grand River Conservation Authority (GRCA) 100%",
   "source_protection_regions": "Lake Erie Source Protection Region",
   "nep_share_pct": 0,
   "greenbelt": "no",
   "oak_ridges_moraine_pct": "0",
   "ca_share_source": "https://ws.lioservices.lrc.gov.on.ca/arcgis2/rest/services/LIO_OPEN_DATA/LIO_Open03/MapServer/11",
   "checked": "2026-10-21"
  },
  {
   "municipality": "Mono",
   "official_plan": "Consolidated as of November 2018; later amendments not included. Review status: not found.",
   "official_plan_link": "https://townofmono.com/planning/official-plan",
   "op_source": "https://townofmono.com/planning/official-plan",
   "zoning_bylaw": "Comprehensive Zoning By-law 78-1, consolidated April 21, 2021, with Oak Ridges Moraine schedules",
   "zoning_source": "https://townofmono.com/government/zoning-bylaw",
   "zoning_map": "Online planning map (search a property's zoning)",
   "zoning_map_link": "https://townofmono.com/government/zoning-bylaw",
   "cip": "not found",
   "cip_source": "not found",
   "strategies": "not found",
   "strategy_source": "not found",
   "approval_authority": "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.",
   "authority_source": "https://mono.civicweb.net/document/19007/",
   "committee_of_adjustment": "Committee of Adjustment (consents and minor variances), meets as needed",
   "open_data": "not found",
   "development_applications": "not found",
   "pre_consultation": "Pre-consultation required for OP and zoning amendments, site plans, subdivisions, condominiums and multi-lot consents",
   "precon_source": "https://townofmono.com/planning/pre-consultation-meeting-application",
   "fees": "Fees & Charges By-law",
   "fees_link": "https://mono.civicweb.net/document/233810/",
   "planning_contact": "Town office · (519) 941-3599 · info@townofmono.com",
   "contact_source": "https://townofmono.com/services/planning",
   "conservation_authorities": "Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority (NVCA) 86.9%; Credit Valley Conservation (CVC) 6.6%; Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) 6.5%",
   "source_protection_regions": "South Georgian Bay Lake Simcoe Source Protection Region; CTC Source Protection Region (Credit Valley, Toronto and Region, Central Lake Ontario)",
   "nep_share_pct": 33,
   "greenbelt": "yes, about 46% of the Town including NEP and ORM",
   "oak_ridges_moraine_pct": "1.9",
   "ca_share_source": "https://ws.lioservices.lrc.gov.on.ca/arcgis2/rest/services/LIO_OPEN_DATA/LIO_Open03/MapServer/11",
   "checked": "2026-10-21"
  },
  {
   "municipality": "Mulmur",
   "official_plan": "New Official Plan adopted by By-law 17-2026. County approval status: not found.",
   "official_plan_link": "https://mulmur.ca/build/current-proposals/new-official-plan",
   "op_source": "https://mulmur.ca/build/current-proposals/new-official-plan",
   "zoning_bylaw": "New Comprehensive Zoning By-law, consolidated December 2025 (by-law number not shown on the page)",
   "zoning_source": "https://mulmur.ca/build/zoning-by-law",
   "zoning_map": "not found (PDF Schedules A and B)",
   "zoning_map_link": "https://mulmur.ca/build/zoning-by-law",
   "cip": "not found",
   "cip_source": "not found",
   "strategies": "not found",
   "strategy_source": "not found",
   "approval_authority": "Council decides zoning, consents and subdivisions; OP approval rests with the County. In the NEC area, NEC development permits apply.",
   "authority_source": "http://www.dufferincounty.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/2024-22-Delegation-of-Authority.pdf",
   "committee_of_adjustment": "not found",
   "open_data": "not found",
   "development_applications": "not found",
   "pre_consultation": "Pre-consultation application form on the planning page",
   "precon_source": "https://mulmur.ca/build/planning",
   "fees": "User fees and charges",
   "fees_link": "https://mulmur.ca/live/user-fees-and-charges",
   "planning_contact": "Township office · (705) 466-3341 · info@mulmur.ca",
   "contact_source": "https://mulmur.ca/build/planning",
   "conservation_authorities": "Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority (NVCA) 100%",
   "source_protection_regions": "South Georgian Bay Lake Simcoe Source Protection Region",
   "nep_share_pct": 34.6,
   "greenbelt": "yes, the NEP area (about 35%)",
   "oak_ridges_moraine_pct": "0",
   "ca_share_source": "https://ws.lioservices.lrc.gov.on.ca/arcgis2/rest/services/LIO_OPEN_DATA/LIO_Open03/MapServer/11",
   "checked": "2026-10-21"
  },
  {
   "municipality": "Melancthon",
   "official_plan": "OP adopted August 14, 2014, approved by MMAH March 9, 2015, with OMB approval September 5, 2017. Under review: Draft 1 of a new OP was released for consultation in 2026.",
   "official_plan_link": "https://melancthontownship.ca/planning/official-plan/",
   "op_source": "https://melancthontownship.ca/planning/official-plan/",
   "zoning_bylaw": "Zoning By-law 12-1979, as amended",
   "zoning_source": "https://melancthontownship.ca/planning/zoning-by-law-12-1979/",
   "zoning_map": "not found",
   "zoning_map_link": "not found",
   "cip": "not found",
   "cip_source": "not found",
   "strategies": "not found",
   "strategy_source": "not found",
   "approval_authority": "A planning consultant reviews applications. The Committee of Adjustment decides consents and minor variances; Council decides subdivisions and OP and zoning amendments.",
   "authority_source": "https://melancthontownship.ca/planning/",
   "committee_of_adjustment": "Committee of Adjustment (consents and minor variances)",
   "open_data": "not found",
   "development_applications": "not found",
   "pre_consultation": "not found",
   "precon_source": "not found",
   "fees": "not found",
   "fees_link": "not found",
   "planning_contact": "Township office · 519-925-5525",
   "contact_source": "https://melancthontownship.ca/planning/",
   "conservation_authorities": "Grand River Conservation Authority (GRCA) 55.5%; Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority (NVCA) 41.1%; Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority (SVCA) 3.5%",
   "source_protection_regions": "Lake Erie Source Protection Region; South Georgian Bay Lake Simcoe Source Protection Region; Saugeen, Grey Sauble, Northern Bruce Peninsula Source Protection Region",
   "nep_share_pct": 0,
   "greenbelt": "no",
   "oak_ridges_moraine_pct": "0",
   "ca_share_source": "https://ws.lioservices.lrc.gov.on.ca/arcgis2/rest/services/LIO_OPEN_DATA/LIO_Open03/MapServer/11",
   "checked": "2026-10-21"
  },
  {
   "municipality": "Amaranth",
   "official_plan": "New Official Plan (September 2026 version) went to Council for consideration October 7, 2026. Outcome and County approval: not found.",
   "official_plan_link": "https://www.amaranth.ca/municipal-government/planning-development/",
   "op_source": "https://media-001-ca.cdn.govstack.com/amaranth-007-ca/media/ec1f05w2/township-of-amaranth_official-plan_september-2026.pdf",
   "zoning_bylaw": "Zoning By-law 2-2009, as amended",
   "zoning_source": "https://www.amaranth.ca/media/mjbdbf34/zoning-by-law-2-2009.pdf",
   "zoning_map": "not found",
   "zoning_map_link": "not found",
   "cip": "not found",
   "cip_source": "not found",
   "strategies": "not found",
   "strategy_source": "not found",
   "approval_authority": "Council decides zoning, consents and subdivisions; OP approval rests with the County",
   "authority_source": "http://www.dufferincounty.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/2024-22-Delegation-of-Authority.pdf",
   "committee_of_adjustment": "not found",
   "open_data": "not found",
   "development_applications": "not found",
   "pre_consultation": "not found",
   "precon_source": "not found",
   "fees": "Fees and Charges By-law (see the By-laws page)",
   "fees_link": "https://www.amaranth.ca/municipal-government/by-laws/",
   "planning_contact": "Planning · 519-941-1007 · planner@amaranth.ca",
   "contact_source": "https://www.amaranth.ca/municipal-government/planning-development/",
   "conservation_authorities": "Grand River Conservation Authority (GRCA) 82.4%; Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority (NVCA) 15.9%; Credit Valley Conservation (CVC) 1.7%",
   "source_protection_regions": "Lake Erie Source Protection Region; South Georgian Bay Lake Simcoe Source Protection Region; CTC Source Protection Region (Credit Valley, Toronto and Region, Central Lake Ontario)",
   "nep_share_pct": 0,
   "greenbelt": "sliver (about 2%) on the provincial map",
   "oak_ridges_moraine_pct": "0",
   "ca_share_source": "https://ws.lioservices.lrc.gov.on.ca/arcgis2/rest/services/LIO_OPEN_DATA/LIO_Open03/MapServer/11",
   "checked": "2026-10-21"
  },
  {
   "municipality": "East Garafraxa",
   "official_plan": "In force: 2004 OP (By-law 59-2004, approved 2005), consolidated May 2025. A new OP was adopted June 23, 2026 (By-law 27-2026) and is pending County approval.",
   "official_plan_link": "https://media-003-ca.cdn.govstack.com/eastgarafraxa-018-ca/media/i0jfasni/official-plan-consolidation-final-09-may-2025.pdf",
   "op_source": "https://www.eastgarafraxa.ca/business-and-development/official-plan-and-official-plan-review/",
   "zoning_bylaw": "Zoning By-law 60-2004, Township consolidation January 2011, plus later amendments (for example 26-2023)",
   "zoning_source": "https://www.eastgarafraxa.ca/business-and-development/zoning-by-law-and-amendments/",
   "zoning_map": "not found (PDF schedules; 'Interactive Mapping' links to the County)",
   "zoning_map_link": "https://www.eastgarafraxa.ca/business-and-development/planning-and-development/",
   "cip": "not found",
   "cip_source": "not found",
   "strategies": "not found",
   "strategy_source": "not found",
   "approval_authority": "The Township handles consents; the Committee of Adjustment hears minor variances; OP approval rests with the County",
   "authority_source": "https://www.eastgarafraxa.ca/business-and-development/planning-and-development/",
   "committee_of_adjustment": "Committee of Adjustment (minor variances); consents through the Township",
   "open_data": "not found",
   "development_applications": "not found",
   "pre_consultation": "Pre-application consultation recommended. Land-use questions go through the online Land Use Inquiry Form ($150).",
   "precon_source": "https://www.eastgarafraxa.ca/business-and-development/planning-and-development/",
   "fees": "Tariff of fees for planning, By-law 28-2025",
   "fees_link": "https://www.eastgarafraxa.ca/media/nicfcimd/28-2025-tariff-of-fees-for-planning-matters-and-to-repeal-by-law-49-2023-as-amended.pdf",
   "planning_contact": "Township office · 226-259-9400 · info@eastgarafraxa.ca",
   "contact_source": "https://www.eastgarafraxa.ca/business-and-development/planning-and-development/",
   "conservation_authorities": "Grand River Conservation Authority (GRCA) 84%; Credit Valley Conservation (CVC) 16%",
   "source_protection_regions": "Lake Erie Source Protection Region; CTC Source Protection Region (Credit Valley, Toronto and Region, Central Lake Ontario)",
   "nep_share_pct": 0,
   "greenbelt": "yes, Protected Countryside (about 16%; named in the OP)",
   "oak_ridges_moraine_pct": "0",
   "ca_share_source": "https://ws.lioservices.lrc.gov.on.ca/arcgis2/rest/services/LIO_OPEN_DATA/LIO_Open03/MapServer/11",
   "checked": "2026-10-21"
  }
 ]
}