Development Decisions Process Guide

This guide has been prepared as a resource to provide municipalities with official plans with information about the general considerations and internal procedures to make development decisions as of June 2018.

It summarizes complex matters and reflects legislation, policies and practices. The material is provided on the basis that the municipality is responsible for assessing the relevance of its content. 

This guide should not be relied upon as a substitute for specialized legal or professional advice in connection with activities and decisions pertaining to land use planning.

The Department of Housing, Land and Communities is not liable for any loss, damage, cost or expense incurred as a result of the use of or reliance upon the material contained in this guide.