Land Use Planning Services

We support development projects from concept to approval, offering expert guidance across regulatory, policy, and public engagement processes. Our land use planning services fall into three core categories:

1. Development Application Services
 A.D. Moote Consulting guides clients through every stage of the development approvals process. We ensure your project is positioned for success—right from initial feasibility through to final municipal approvals.

Our services include:

• Pre-Consultation Submissions: Clear, complete submission packages to streamline municipal review.
• Zoning By-law Amendments: We manage zoning changes to align with local planning regulations.
• Official Plan Amendments: Strategic support to update long-term land use designations.
• Land Severances (Consents & Boundary Adjustments): Expert navigation of land division requirements.
• Development Feasibility Analysis: Assessing development potential and approval pathways.

2. Planning Strategy & Policy
We help municipalities and private-sector clients understand and shape planning policy.

• Strategic Planning: Long-term land use strategies aligned with infrastructure and growth goals.
• Official Plan & Zoning By-law Reviews: Updates that reflect evolving policies and community needs.
• Peer Review: Objective review of planning documents for compliance and quality assurance.

3. Project Delivery & Representation
We manage projects, coordinate stakeholders, and represent clients in formal planning settings.

• Project Management: Coordinating timelines, technical inputs, and stakeholder communications.
• Community Engagement: Leading public consultations to foster informed, respectful dialogue.
• Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT) Expert Testimony: Providing professional planning evidence at hearings.