Development Review staff are currently handling a high volume of submission and inquiries at the moment while short-staffed. We are working hard to respond as quickly as we can in a fair and prioritized manner. We remain committed to meeting and exceeding legislated timelines for permit review and issuance. For your information, in accordance with O.Reg. 41/24, Cataraqui Conservation has 21 days to review an application once received, and either 30 or 90 days (depending on permit-type) to issue a permit once deemed complete. We regularly exceed these timelines. Please continue to consult with this webpage for further information, to submit inquiries and to request appointments. Thank you for your patience.

Planning & Permitting

Cataraqui Conservation helps to ensure public safety from natural hazards and protection of the environment through our Planning & Permitting roles (known as "Development Review"). We are committed to high quality, consistent and efficient client service. Please refer to the information and services below intended to help guide you.

Planning & Permit Contacts

Permits Section 28 Frequently Asked Questions Municipal Service Agreements Municipal Plan Review Planning & Permit Fee Schedule Permit Application Package

Docks & Shoreline Work

A Cataraqui Conservation Permit is Required for any maritime development (docks, boathouses, boat ports, etc.) and alterations to shorelines.

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Policies & Guidelines

Permitting

Policies for Implementing Ontario Regulation 41/24 (formerly 148/06)

Appendix A: Service Delivery Procedures
Appendix B: Conservation Authorities Act
Appendix C: Ontario Regulation 41/24
Appendix D: Mapping Guidelines
Appendix E: Ontario Regulation 686/21
Appendix F: Section 28 Hearing Guidelines
Appendix G: Provincial Planning Statement 2024
Appendix H: Minimum Floodproofing & Access Standards for Development
Appendix I: Guidelines for Geotechnical Investigation
Appendix J: Terms of Reference for Mapping
Appendix K: Paine Study & Shoreline Erosion Classification System
Appendix L: Lake Ontario-St. Lawrence River Shoreline Flood Level Tables
Appendix M: Ice Engineering Guidelines
Appendix N: Hydraulic Design Guidelines
Appendix O: Clean Equipment Protocol
Appendix P: Erosion & Sediment Control Guidelines
Appendix Q: Guidelines for Ecological Buffer Areas
Appendix R: MTO Directive B100
Appendix S1: Stormwater Guidelines
Appendix S2: Reducing Runoff
Appendix T: Cataraqui Region Inland Lake Water Level Data
Appendix U: Guidelines for Shoreline and In-Water Works
Appendix V: Floodplain Compensation Guidelines
Appendix W: Watercourse Realignment Guidelines
Appendix X: Guidelines for Assessing Impacts to Wetland Adjacent Lands
Appendix Y: Guidelines for Karst Investigation
Appendix Z: DRAFT Ecological Offsetting Policies

Planning

Environmental Planning Policies

Appendix A: Planting Guidelines
Appendix B: Wave Uprush Table
Appendix C: Shoreline Erosion Classification System
Appendix D: Geotechnical Investigation
Appendix E: Guidelines for Environmental Assessment
Appendix F: Ecological Buffers
Appendix G: Site Evaluation Guidlines (Shield Lakes)
Appendix H: Erosion & Sediment Control Guidelines
Appendix I: Stormwater Management

Plan Review Service Delivery Procedures

Access to Private Property Policy