An official plan amendment is a formal document that changes a municipality's official plan. Changes may be needed because of new circumstances in the community or because of requests made by property owners.
Official Plan Amendment Process
1) Preconsultation Meeting
The City of Burlington requires that preconsultation with city and agency staff occurs prior to the submission of a development application.
- Submit a Preconsultation Request Form [PDF] and a development concept plan to city staff.
- A preconsultation meeting is scheduled with staff from the City of Burlington, Halton Region, and (if required) Conservation Halton to discuss the development proposal.
- Applicant will be advised of planning applications required and whether background studies will be needed.
- A Preconsultation Agreement outlining the requirements for a complete application will be signed by applicant and staff at the meeting.
Contact the Planning and Building department at 905-335-7642 or by email at city@burlington.ca to submit your request for a preconsultation meeting.
2) Application
- Submit a complete application (PDF) to Burlington's Planning Division, including the 2020 Development Application Fees (PDF) and background studies.
- Post a sign on the property describing the proposed development.
- Application will be given to agencies and city departments for comments.
- Planning will make a recommendation that City Council approves, modifies, or refuses the application.
3) Neighbourhood Notification
- Notices will be sent to properties located within 120m of the subject property (300m in the rural area).
- Neighbours are invited to send written comments by mail, fax or email.
- A neighbourhood meeting may be held to review the planning process and the development proposal.
Read more about the planning process and how to get involved.