Proposed Site Alteration By-law & Guidelines Update

Overview

The Township of Scugog is updating its Site Alteration By-law and Guidelines to better manage how soil, grading, and fill activities are regulated across our community.
We invite residents, developers, and businesses to review the proposed updates and share their feedback.

What’s Being Proposed

The draft Site Alteration By-law regulates activities such as fill placement, topsoil removal, and land grading to ensure these operations are conducted responsibly and safely.
The accompanying Guidelines provide practical direction, technical standards, and best practices to help property owners and contractors comply with the by-law.

Together, these updates aim to:

  • Protect natural features and sensitive areas from erosion or sedimentation
  • Prevent flooding and drainage issues
  • Safeguard public infrastructure from damage caused by hauling or grading activities
  • Provide fair and transparent permitting processes
  • Support responsible and sustainable development across Scugog

Documents for Review

  • Draft Site Alteration By-law (Document Library )
  • Draft Site Alteration Guidelines (Document Library)
  • Staff Report (Document Library)

Public Open House

A Public Open House will be held to provide residents and stakeholders an opportunity to learn more and ask questions about the proposed changes.

Date: Thursday, November 20, 2025
Time: 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Location: Scugog Municipal Office, Council Chambers
181 Perry Street, Port Perry, ON

How to Provide Feedback

We welcome your comments at any time during the review period.
You can share your feedback by:

  • Email: vbarrese@scugog.ca
  • Mail: Township of Scugog, 181 Perry St., Port Perry, ON L9L 1A7

Attn: Vince Barrese – Site Alteration Feedback

All comments received will be reviewed and considered as part of the final revisions to the By-law and Guidelines.

Why Your Feedback Matters

Your input helps ensure the new Site Alteration By-law and Guidelines are clear, effective, and balanced—protecting property owners, the environment, and the broader community from issues such as improper fill dumping, drainage problems, and erosion.

Additional Resources

To obtain a Site Alteration Permit, or to review the Township’s current Site Alteration By-law and application forms, please refer to the link provided below:

Contact

Vince Barrese
Development Engineering Technologist
Township of Scugog
905-985-7346 ext. 175
vbarrese@scugog.ca