Site alteration permits

Check whether you need a permit

• Unless otherwise exempt under Part 2 of this By-Law, no person shall undertake, cause or permit Site Alteration on a Site without having first obtained a Permit issued by the Director, Planning and Development.
• "Site Alteration" shall mean the physical changing of site conditions through the placement or Dumping of Fill, the excavation, alteration of soil, and/or alteration of the grade which may include but is not limited to: the removal of vegetative cover, including trees outside of Tree Protection Areas that are not addressed by the City’s Tree Protection Bylaw ; the compaction of soil; the obstruction of drainage facilities; the modification of watercourses, such servicing work required to support the site alteration activities; or any combination of the aforementioned activities.

Arrange an informal discussion

• To apply for a Site Alteration Permit, applicants are encouraged to email DevelopmentInspections@london.ca or call 519-930-3500 to arrange an informal discussion.
• This is an opportunity to discuss the proposal and process. Subsequently, a submission may be made for a Site Alteration Permit, if warranted.
• All permits are processed internally by multi-disciplinary teams of planners, engineers, site development planners, landscape architects, and various departments and agencies that provide feedback throughout the consultation and application process.
• Site alteration submission requirements and exemptions can be accessed by reviewing the Site Alteration By-law - C.P.-1591-279 | City of London
• If you have any questions, please contact plandev@london.ca or DevelopmentInspections@london.ca

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A person applying for a Permit shall submit the following to the Director, Planning and Development or designate:

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• Site Alteration Request FormForm

Pay the fee

• The permit fee, if applicable, which shall be calculated in accordance with the Fees and Charges By-Law No. A-59, as amended, and submitted in a form acceptable to the City.

Before the permit is issued

• The Owner has fulfilled all requirements pursuant to this By-Law.
• Site Alteration drawings have been accepted by the City.
• Security is provided in a form and amount to be determined by the Director, Planning and Development in accordance with the City’s Policies and By-Law’s (as amended from time to time) to secure performance of the work for which the Permit was obtained and compliance with any conditions of granting the Permit.
• Proof is provided of any other permit that may be required from the City or any external agency or person for the completion of work associated with the Site Alteration.
• Every Permit that is issued is subject to the General Requirements as outlined in Schedule 'A' of this By-Law.
• The Director, Planning and Development may impose special conditions on a Permit that are reasonable, including requiring the Owner to enter into a Site Alteration Agreement with the City, to ensure that the proposed Site Alteration is consistent with the provisions of this By-Law and to minimize any Adverse Effect.