Planning a project in Clarington? Use this on-site checklist to understand the questions before requesting a property-specific answer. Local planning and building staff are your starting point; Durham Region may also be involved.
Start with the property and proposal
Write down the address, existing use and proposed change. Gather any survey, previous approval or site sketch you have. Ask Clarington staff to confirm the applicable zoning, exceptions and official plan policies.
Work through the right guides
- Understand zoning and permitted uses.
- Check setbacks and lot coverage.
- Prepare for building permits.
- Plan questions about an additional dwelling unit.
- Understand development applications.
Check whether Durham Region is also involved
If your project affects a Regional road or municipal water and sanitary sewer services, ask Durham Region about its requirements as well as checking with Clarington. Ask staff which other agencies, if any, must review your site.
Read our guide to local and Regional responsibilities.
Using address results
Try the on-site address lookup for available information. Coverage and address matching vary; an unavailable result is not evidence that a property has no restrictions. Confirm current requirements with the responsible authority.
This guide is a research starting point, not a determination of what is allowed on a property. We try to keep content updated, but cannot guarantee accuracy, completeness or currency. Confirm requirements with your municipality, Durham Region, or both, as applicable. Illustrations are not official boundary maps.