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Site Plan Control / Site Plan Review

Review of the design and technical aspects of development for compatibility with the surrounding area [TO].

You need it when: Development subject to Site Plan Control. A ZAP review confirms applicability.

Why it's needed

The whole city is subject to Site Plan Control, apart from exemptions in Municipal Code Ch. 415 [TO].
Large public infrastructure projects may use an integrated site plan review combined with their design review process.

When to apply

Pre-Application Consultation → complete application (the City confirms completeness within 30 days) → circulation → revisions → Notice of Approval Conditions → Site Plan Agreement → Statement of Approval [TO].
Unconditional building permits generally follow site plan approval.

Review time

Plan for about 120 business days.

Documents for a complete application

Materials listed in the Planning Application Checklist Package from Pre-Application Consultation [TO]
Site plan, landscape plan, elevations, servicing & grading, functional servicing report, traffic plans as required
City planning forms

Submission checklists

How to submit

Application Submission Tool (AST) [TO].

Forms and guides

Arborist Report for Development Applications (City of Toronto, guide)
City Planning Development Approval Application (2026) (City of Toronto, application form)
City Planning Application Checklist (City of Toronto, checklist)
Toronto Development Guide, Section D: Site Plan Control (City of Toronto, guide)

Official pages

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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.