Subdivisions and Site Plans

 Assumption by the municipality occurs when the developer has met all requirements for final acceptance. Three milestones in the acceptance process are: Underground Completion, where public services up to base asphalt are completed; Completion Certificate, after home construction and public services are completed, then the 24-month maintenance period commences; Assumption, when the 24-month maintenance period has expired and all deficiencies have been corrected by the developer. Then, staff recommends to Council to pass a By-law to assume the subdivision.  Development Engineering 905-873-2600 ext. 2300.

 Review your Purchase Agreement or contact your builder.  The grading deposit is part of your Purchase Agreement with the builder and is not held by the Town. Development Engineering 905-873-2600 ext. 2300.

 An Entrance Permit (Road Cut) would be required for new entrances or changes to existing entrances (expanding the widths, curb cuts, etc.). Entrance locations may be restricted in some cases by the Town's Zoning By-law and Engineering Standards, and are not guaranteed to be granted. Development Engineering 905-873-2600 ext. 2300.

 Stormwater management is the mechanism for controlling storm water runoff for the purposes of reducing downstream erosion, water quality improvement, flooding and mitigating the adverse effects of changes in land use on the aquatic environment. Development Engineering 905-873-2600 ext. 2300.

• For assumed subdivision: Public Works 905-873-2600, ext. 2603.

• For unassumed subdivisions or roads: Development Engineering 905-873-2600, ext. 2300.

• If the damage is due to a road construction project: Supervisor of Construction 905-873-2600, ext. 2309.

 It is recommended to put up your fence only after the Town has received Grading Certification from the developer, which generally occurs 6 weeks after sod has been placed. Development Engineering 905-873-2600, ext. 2300. Property Standards Enforcement Officer 905-873-2600, ext. 2330.

 You can apply for a Building Permit only after the Town has received Grading Certification from the developer. Building Permit Intake Analyst  905-873-2600 ext. 2925.

 Site Alteration protects the Town's roads, ditches, culverts, boulevards and storm water drainage patterns from damages caused by fill that is hauled into and within the Town of Halton Hills boundaries. The Town wants to minimize the negative impact that can occur due to the hours of operation and the volume of material that is transported into an area. Owners are encouraged to seek the Town of Halton Hills assistance and expertise before beginning a site alteration to fully understand the scope of work to their properties. Development Engineering 905-873-2600 ext. 2300.

 An Excavation Permit is required for underground construction or any works with the Town of Halton Hills rights-of-way that could disturb the road surfaces, sidewalk or boulevard. There is a permit cost, a refundable security deposit and all works are at the owner's expense. Development Engineering 905-873-2600, ext. 2300.

 Permit Application for Construction/Excavation or Entrance on Public Highways apply to sites that require access or site works in the Town of Halton Hills rights-of-way.  There is an associated cost for these permits and refundable deposits are sometimes required, depending on the size of work involved and possible damages to Town roads. Development Engineering 905-873-2600 ext. 2300.

 An Entrance Permit is required for new entrances or changes to existing entrances (i.e. expanding the widths, curb cuts). There is a permit cost, and all works are at the owner's expense. Entrance locations are restricted in some cases by stopping-sight distances and adjacent entrances. Development Engineering 905-873-2600 ext. 2300.

 The Engineering and Construction Division coordinates road resurfacing and road reconstruction on behalf of the Town. A complete listing of current Capital projects is available on the Towns website. 

 Prior to the registration of a plan of subdivision, the developer is required to enter into a Subdivision Agreement with the Town. The Subdivision Agreement details the obligations of the developer to construct roads, sewers watermains, parks, open spaces, and other services in your subdivision. The developer provides the Town with monetary security to ensure completion of these works. Subdivision Agreements may also contain warnings/notices to prospective purchasers related to noise, trails, special building setbacks, etc. Public notice of the Subdivision Agreement is given through its registration on title to all building lots created by the plan. Once the Agreement is in place and the Plan of Subdivision has been registered the Builder, who has purchased the serviced lots from the Developer, may apply for building permits and begin constructing homes.

 Homeowners or purchasers should contact their builder for specific plans and drawings. The Town does keep plans on files as part of the building permit process.  A fee may be charged for copies. Building Services Line 905-873-2600 ext. 2300.

 All Builder/Homeowner Purchase and Sale Agreements include purchaser warning clauses that alert new homeowners of potential issues regarding their subdivision. Purchasers should carefully review these clauses. When in doubt, homeowners should contact the Town's Planning and Development Services for clarification. Planning General Line 905-873-2600 ext. 2900.

 The developer is responsible for underground services within the Town Right of Way, roadway construction, curbs, sidewalk, grading, sodding, drainage, street lighting, boulevard trees, perimeter fencing in the subdivision, and cleaning of construction mud from the roadways, until the development is finally accepted or assumed by the Town. Although the grading, sodding and drainage of the lots as well as the cleaning of construction mud from the roadway are the responsibility of the Developer the work usually is completed by the Builder.

 What is the builder's responsibility?

 The builder is usually responsible for the construction of your house, lawn, driveway, grading, and lot landscaping. Check your Builder/Homeowner Purchase and Sale Agreement for specific details, since sometimes the builder passes some of these obligations on to homeowners.

 Information regarding the placement of hydro boxes, sidewalks, community mailboxes, lampposts, etc. abutting your property may be obtained from the Town of Halton Hills Building Services department at 905-873-2600 Ext. 2300.

For more information about community mailboxes, please contact Canada Post at 905-339-1266.

For information on cable TV boxes, please contact your service provider.

 Final acceptance and/or assumption of a subdivision occurs when the municipality assumes responsibility for the maintenance of all municipal services within the town road allowance. This typically occurs within three to six years after the registration of the subdivision, or when all obligations of the developer have been fulfilled. Until this happens, the developer is responsible for all municipal and regional services and maintenance of the streets with the exception of snow clearance, garbage pick-up and public park maintenance.

 The developer is responsible for construction and maintenance of water and wastewater services until the subdivision is assumed by the Town. Upon assumption, the Region of Halton becomes responsible for all services related to water and sanitary sewers (not storm sewers).

Call Access Halton at 905-825-6000 or visit the Region of Halton website.

 Boulevard tree planting is the responsibility of the developer until the subdivision has been assumed. Trees will be planted following the sodding of yards, and the selection is based on the approved landscaping plan. Boulevard trees will be reviewed on a biannual basis by the developer and Town staff.

 All new subdivisions have nuisances pertaining to noise, truck traffic, dust and debris. The Town does require the developer/builder to mitigate these nuisances and work to reduce them where possible.

Concerns can be directed to Development Engineering at 905-873-2600 Ext. 2300.

 There is a by-law in place which indicates the hours when noise is permitted. See By-law 2010-0030. Concerns can be directed to the By-Law Enforcement Coordinator 905-873-2600 ext. 2330.

 Street lights are the responsibility of the developer until your subdivision has been assumed. If street lights are not functioning properly contact Development Engineering at 905-873-2600 Ext. 2300.