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Official Plan Amendment
Site-specific amendment to the Official Plan.
You need it when: The proposal does not conform with the Official Plan.
Why it's needed
- Required where use or development conflicts with the Official Plan.
When to apply
- Early; usually processed with a Zoning By-law Amendment.
Review time
Plan for about 140 business days.
Documents for a complete application
- Planning rationale & studies
Submission checklists
How to submit
- Application Submission Tool.
Forms and guides
- City Planning Development Approval Application (2026) (City of Toronto, application form)
- City Planning Application Checklist (City of Toronto, checklist)
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Sources are marked in the text: [TO] toronto.ca pages, [Guide] general industry guidance, [Plan] permit planning practice. Confirm on the official page before applying.