Guidelines for Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs)
An Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) may be required when development is proposed that has potential to alter the physical and/or biological features within the Greenlands System, Woodlands or Key Natural and Hydrologic Features.
Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Guidelines (
1.7MB) addresses the procedures and requirements of this type of study.
An Agricultural Impact Assessment (AIA) may be required when non-farm development is proposed that has potential for impact on adjacent agricultural operations.
Agricultural Impact Assessment (AIA) Guidelines (15KB) addresses the procedures and requirements of this type of study.
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Development Engineering Review Manual (DERM)
The Development Engineering Review Manual (DERM) (153KB) is a technical resource of interest to consulting engineers. It details the standards for drawings and other materials required for engineering approvals to be granted.
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Water Usage and Sanitary Discharge Report
Owner Development Applications may require to be accompanied by a Water Usage and Sanitary Discharge Report as determined by Halton Region in order to support the application.
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Land Owner Dedication Form
Land Owners in Halton who are required to dedicate land to Halton Region under Development Applications are required to complete the Land Owner Dedication Form, and submit it to the Region's Community Planning section of Legislative and Planning Services. This form will be accompanied by all referenced attachments, Reference Plans and fess. Please note that fees are reviewed and updated annually. Please check with Community Planning staff before drawing up the fees.
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Groundwater and Private Services
In Halton Region, groundwater is the source of drinking water for the majority of the Town of Halton Hills, part of the Town of Milton and all rural residents. It may be supplied through municipal systems in urban areas or through private wells on rural lots.
When development is proposed in the rural area, it is based on private wells and septic systems.
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Site Contamination
Development proposals may only be considered for approval when the site meets Provincial guidelines and Regional standards for soil and groundwater quality.
Information about contaminated sites, and the regulations and the process that must be followed.
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