Development Review Process

Prospective applicants are not required to request a pre-submission review prior to submitting a Planning Act application (e.g. consent to sever, plan of subdivision, rezoning, etc.); however, it is strongly recommended and encouraged as it offers prospective applicants a number of benefits.

The Committee of Adjustment is a committee made up of Midland residents appointed by Council, that make decisions on minor variance applications and consent applications. The same committee also functions as the Property Standards Committee which considers appeals related to the Property Standards By-law. 

Signs within the Town of Midland are regulated under Sign By-law, as amended and in some cases are regulated under the Ontario Building Code. A sign permit is required before you erect any of the following signs within the Town of Midland:

• All permanent signs except where exempted by the Sign By-law
• Canopy signs (or awnings) that overhang the street or sidewalk (please note that an encroachment agreement may also be required)
• All temporary signs except where exempted by the Sign By-law

Landowners or developers who wish to develop a subdivision (where 4 or more new lots are being created) or a condominium for a property in the Town of Midland must submit the draft plan for approval. Refer to Subdivision or Condominium Development Applications for full information.

Site Plan Approval provides the Town the opportunity to review the detailed aspects of a proposed development and ensure specific design requirements are met concerning site layout, building design, parking, access, servicing, grading and drainage, landscaping, vehicular and pedestrian circulation, lighting, screening, fencing, sustainable design features, etc.