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Development Application Guidelines: Archaeological Assessment

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Hamilton's Development Application Guidelines sheet for an Archaeological Assessment, a background study of a property's land use and geological history that identifies potential archaeological sites and recommends how to conserve them or mitigate impacts, for applications under the Planning Act or the Ontario Heritage Act. It explains the provincial Stages 1 to 4, the licensed archaeologist who prepares the report, provincial approval alongside City review, and links to the Ontario Heritage Tool Kit and Hamilton's Archaeology Management Plan. The current edition is dated February 17, 2026; the earlier, October 2022.

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