Engineering & Development Standards

The Engineering Development Design Standards was prepared by the Town of Midland to reflect subdivision and site plan application through the development processes. Collaborative efforts from experts in multiple Town Departments/Disciplines, were obtained to provide the most accurate and current information as possible.

It is recognized that this manual cannot consider or provide direction for all circumstances encountered. The Town reserves the right to apply discretion in the interpretation of these guidelines and that the use of other applicable guidelines and good engineering judgement will be required when reviewing each project.

Please use this manual in conjunction with: 

• Ontario Provincial Standard Specifications (OPSS)
• Ontario Provincial Standard Drawings (OPSD)
• Transportation Association of Canada (TAC)
• Ministry of Environment Conservation and Parks Design Guidelines (MECP)
• Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA)

In the case of a discrepancy, the Town Standards shall prevail.