Municipal, Land Use Planning & Development
MUNICIPAL AND LAND USE PLANNING LAW
Organizations building in today’s real estate and commercial development market need the assistance of a highly experienced and dedicated Municipal and Land Use Planning Law Firm with the know-how, resources and connections to successfully navigate the complex municipal approvals process.
McMillan’s Commercial Real Estate Group is a recognized leader in land use planning and development regulation law. Since 2003, we have consistently ranked as one of the Top 10 municipal law firms in Toronto and the GTA by Novae Res Urbis — a distinction that reflects McMillan’s client-focused approach, astute knowledge of Canadian and municipal zoning and planning laws, and success rate.
McMillan’s real estate team has extensive experience appearing before committees of adjustment, municipal councils and administrative tribunals, such as the Ontario Municipal Board, as well as all levels of court, including general division, provincial courts and courts of appeal. That is why our municipal and land use planning team is regularly sought out by a wide range of organizations, including corporate entities, developers, land and property owners, ratepayers, governments at all levels, religious organizations, and community and charitable groups.
McMillan’s experts in land use, planning and development regulation law are known for coordinating the submission of expert reports, architectural and engineering plans, surveys, draft agreements and other documentation; representing clients before administrative tribunals and the courts; negotiating and drafting settlement, servicing, development, section 37, and site plan approval agreements; liaising with government staff and local representatives; advising and representing clients in expropriation proceedings; assisting clients with heritage preservation matters; obtaining environmental approvals and assisting with brownfield redevelopments; advising and defending clients in safety code compliance matters; and representing clients on judicial review applications and planning appeals.
PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT
Opportunities abound in commercial real estate development, but the most attractive real estate opportunity can be significantly devalued if not developed properly. Our national team of real estate lawyers deliver expert counsel throughout the commercial development planning process, including the due diligence phase. Our overriding goal is to help our real estate clients turn their property into profit while adhering to laws and regulations that govern land use planning and development across jurisdictions.
McMillan’s professionals help by negotiating with, and appearing before, government and public agencies, and public interest groups; providing advice on environmental and regulatory issues that may affect the use and development of real property, both brownfield and Greenfield; advising on heritage or architectural landmark preservation issues; ensuring safety code compliance; and counselling on environmental assessment, licensing and other development approval issues.
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Introducing Bill 185, the Cutting Red Tape to Build More Homes Act, and an Update on the New Provincial Planning Statement
On April 10, 2024, Ontario’s provincial government introduced new legislation in its quest to “cut red tape”, speed up government processes, and meet its goal.
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Apr 17, 2024
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Warning For Businesses: Companies Can be Liable for Tort of Bribery Even if They Did Not Intend to Pay or Receive a Bribe
Businesses with a duty to provide impartial advice must take steps to ensure the payments they make or receive are not later interpreted as bribes.
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Apr 12, 2024
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Sidestepping Contracts: The Expansion of Environmental Liability Where The Contractor Is Not Paid
B.C. Court’s decision in Cordy Environmental Inc v Obsidian Energy Ltd opens the door for contractors to sue former owners/operators of contaminated sites.
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Apr 12, 2024
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Amendments to Ontario’s Conservation Authorities Act: Effective April 1, 2024
On April 1, 2024, significant amendments to the Conservation Authorities Act came into effect.
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Apr 10, 2024
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Administrative Monetary Penalties: Regulators “AMP-ing” up the Pressure on Businesses
Administrative Monetary Penalties are increasingly used to sanction regulatory non-compliance in Canada. What are they and what should you do if faced with one?
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Mar 19, 2024
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Provincial Government Telling Developers to “Use It or Lose It” in Respect of Certain Ministerial Zoning Orders, and Consulting on New MZO Approvals Process
Province recently announced that it will be critically considering projects with lands subject to MZOs to ensure that substantial progress is being made.
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Jan 10, 2024
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Montreal Large-Show Venue Ordered To Better Control The Noise It Generates
This bulletin summarizes a recent decision ordering the cessation of activities causing a noise-related nuisance
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Dec 14, 2023
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The Quick and Dirty on Ontario’s Proposed 2024 Amendments to the Excess Soil Regulation
The Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks has proposed amendments to the excess soil regulation, which will come into effect on January 1, 2024
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Oct 24, 2023
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The Core of Montreal’s Chinatown Receives Heritage Status: Process and Implications
This article explains the process and implications of heritage classification, and discusses the recent classification of Chinatown’s core.
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Sep 6, 2023
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Ontario’s Old Construction Lien Act is Still With Us – Here’s What to Do About It
We identify best practices that contractors and others providing construction services should adopt to avoid missing lien periods in Ontario.
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Aug 11, 2023
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