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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
Design and Planning Guidelines
- TRCA Field Staking Protocol
- TRCA Environmental Impact Statement Guidelines
- TRCA Guideline for Determining Ecosystem Compensation (Updated June 2023)
- TRCA Valley and Stream Corridor Crossings Guideline
- TRCA Evaluation, Classification and Management of Headwater Drainage Features Guideline
- Channel Modification Design and Submission Requirements
- TRCA Forest Edge Management Plan Guidelines
Environmental Assessment
Flood Plain Management
Infrastructure Projects
Land Dedication
Master Environmental Servicing Plans
Minor Works
Property Inquiries
Site Management Guidelines
- Erosion and Sediment Control Guide for Urban Construction (December 2019)
- Erosion and Sediment Control Submission Requirements Checklist
- Preserving and Restoring Healthy Soil: Best Practices for Urban Construction
- Post-Construction Restoration Guidelines
- Seed Mix Guideline (January 2022)
- Flora Species Native to the TRCA Jurisdiction (October 2022)
Stormwater Management Guidelines
- TRCA Stormwater Management Criteria Document (includes Water Balance for natural features and water balance for groundwater recharge)
- TRCA Wetland Water Balance Monitoring Protocol
- TRCA Wetland Water Balance Risk Evaluation
- TRCA Low Impact Development Stormwater Management Planning and Design Guide
- Please see the Sustainable Technologies Evaluation Program (STEP) Wiki tool for updated guidance on Low Impact Development.
Technical Studies
- Geotechnical Engineering Design and Submission Requirements
- TRCA Meander Belt Width Delineation Procedures
Plan Review Memorandums of Understanding Prior to January 1, 2023
- MOU – Conservation Ontario/MNR/MMAH (Conservation authorities’ delegated responsibility)
- MOU – Conservation Ontario/Hydro One
- MOU – TRCA/Regional Municipality of Durham/CLOCA/LSRCA/Ganaraska CA/Kawartha CA
- MOU – TRCA/Regional Municipality of Peel/CVC/Halton CA
- MOU – TRCA/Regional Municipality of York/LSRCA
- MOU – TRCA/Town of Caledon/CVC
- MOU – TRCA/City of Markham
- MOU – TRCA/City of Mississauga/CVC/Halton CA
- MOU – TRCA/City of Toronto
- MOU – TRCA/Town of Mono/CVC/Nottawasaga CA
TRCA Jurisdiction Map
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