Policies, Guidelines & Manuals

The following documents are used by NBMCA in its plan review and regulation approvals process.   For more information on planning and development reviews, permits and approvals, visit our Client Service Standards page. 

• Conservation Authorities Act, R.S.O. 1990, C. C.27 April 19, 2021
• O Reg 17706 NBMCA Regulations
• NBMCA Environmental Impact Guidelines FINAL REPORT NOVEMBER 2012
• NBMCA Wetlands Policy FINAL REPORT March 2013
• NBMCA Hearings And Procedural Manual October 28 2020
• Fees Policy With May 18, 2021 Schedules

Planning & Development Administrative Manual 

• NBMCA Planning & Development Admin Procedural Manual Final September 2020
• Appendix A CO MNR MMAH MOU Natural Hazards
• Appendix B O Reg 17706 NBMCA Regulations
• Appendix C NBMCA Requirements For Planning Applications
• Appendix D CALC Policies and procedures for ca Plan Review and Permitting
• Appendix E Complete Application Checklist
• Appendix F Final Hearings And Procedural Manual January 2011

Policy Manual for Administration of ON Reg 177/06

• NBMCA Policies For The Administration Of O.Reg. 177 06 Final Sept 2020
• Appendix A Conservation Authorities Act, R.S.O. 1990, C. C.27 April 19, 2021
• Appendix B O. Reg. 97 04
• Appendix C O.Reg. 177 06
• Appendix D Reduction Of Flood Standard Feb1987
• Appendix E Floodproofing Guidelines Mar 3 2020
• Appendix F Regulatory Floodplain Elevations Lakes
• Appendix G NBMCA Wetlands Policy FINAL REPORT March 2013
• Appendix H NBMCA EIS Guidelines FINAL REPORT NOVEMBER 2012 With Logos And Matrix
• Appendix I Drainage Act And Conservation Authorities Act